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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
NO Time FOR A
LETUP ON WORK
Local Representative of Protective
League Advised by Washington
Officials Of Situation.

Peace or no peace, the services
of members of the American Pro-
tective league are still as much in
need as when the battles were rag
ing the fiercest overseas.
Litten, chief of the Rock Island
county branch of the league, has
received the following from the de-
partment of justice, as issued to
national directors of the league:
National Directors, American
Protective League, Washington,
D. C.
Gentlemen: I understand that
among a few of the members OF the
American Protective league is as
has developed a feeling that peace
with Germany is practically In
sight and that the need therefore
for the services of the American
Protective league is no longer felt.
Nothing could be further from
the true situation. The need for the
American Protective league is as
great now as it has been in the
past, and I am entirely satisfied
that the need for this organization
will continue for some time to come
entirely without regard to the prog
ress of the peace negotiations. The
tremendous machines which have
been organized by the government
for the prosecution of this war can
not be stopped abruptly and must
continue TO operate for many
months under any circumstance.
The necessity and importance for
protecting from espionage the army
and property of the United States
will continue for some time to come
and the need for the vigorous on
forcement of sections u and IA of
the selective service act and for
watchfulness for enemy propagan-
da and financial activity will prob
ably increase.
To achieve the greatest success, it
is essential that every war activity
be kept at its highest pitch at this
time until the full fruits of the eff
forts Of our armies and those of our
allies are not only in sight~but az
tually realized.
The American Protective leegu
has had a large share in the work
in this country which has made
possible the united support and the
full success OF our armies abroad
and I am sure that your organiza-
ton will continue to play its full
part until the department is will
ing to say that it has no further
need for its greatest endeavorS-
Very truly yours,
a. B. BIELASKI. 81.
Chief
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
DESERTED BABE
is GIVEN HOME
Infant Left on Altar of St Joseph's
Church Is Adopted by Rock
Island Family.
NEARLY DEAD WHEN FOUND
Burns on Body Threatened Life
Francis. Jr-,> Is Now Leroy
Wayne Hoffman.

Francis, Jr.. bake deserted on the
altar of st. Joseph's Catholic
church at on the evening of Aug.
q. has at last found a home. Judge
G. o. Dietz, acting in county court
Saturday afternoon in the place Of
Judge Nels A Larson. placed off,
cial sanction to the petition Of MIR.
and Mrs. Harry F. Hoffman. $40
Twentieth street, for the child's
adoption.
The baby has been in the custody
of the Hoffman family for several
weeks, having been placed In their
care by Mrs. Anna Kirkman, Rock
Island police matron.
The issuing of the adoption pa
pers ends for all time the privilege
Of either the mother or father of
the infant to claim it for their own
to care for.
1t is not probable that those who
so completely deserted the child
would ever become sufficiently ten
der of heart as to care to take the
responsibility to rear their off,
spring.
AS will be recalled. the baby was
found on the altar at st. Joseph's
Catholic church by two young wom-
en- from the Modern Woodmen Of
fee. The Rock Island police ma
tron spent many days in a futile eff
fort to find it's parents. The only
clue left was a note pinned to the
baby's clothing, which read:
please find home for this baby.
He is Catholic and has been bap-
tized. His name is Francis, Jr.,
and he is IS days old"
Life Despaired of.
For a time the child's life was
feared for as it had been given lit
tie attention, and burns were found
on its body. A Rock Island physi-
clan fought for its life for many
days before the danger was past
However, it was in perfect health
when turned over to the Hoffman
family several weeks ago, and when
brought into court Saturday after
noon it's condition showed that It
had been receiving the best Of care,
and has at last found a home where
it will be given the love of father
and mother.
Francis, Jr.. it will be known by
no more. Its new name is Leroy
Wayne Hoffman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
SELF BY
CUTTING WRIST
Arthur S. Nelson Uses Razor at
tuberculosis Sanitarium as
Health EbbS.
HAD SUFFERED A RELAPSE
Discouraged After Partially RecOv-
ering at Rock Island
Hospital.

Arthus S. Nelson, resident of
Moline, but who has been a pa
tent at the Rock Island Tubercu-
losis sanatorium since last July,
committed suicide yesterday after
noon by cutting the arteries in both
wrists with a razor.
Nelson had been improving in
health, but a relapse was expert
enced by him about a week ago.
Discouragement over i'll health is
the only reason for committing the
fatal deed.
Leaves Widow.
He is 27 years old. and leaves a
widow and brother, also of Moline.
The body was taken to the Knox
undertaking establishment. Fun
eral arrangements have not yet
been made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11

ed goal Freeborg gained the next
touchdown and also kicked goal.
The quarter ended with an addi-
tional 90 points being scored.
In the fourth quarter forward
passes were the order of the day.
Dempsey Rugged a forward pass
from Swanson and went over the
line Freeborg failed at goal. The
ball was put in play and Quinn
scored a good gain after receiving
a pass from Swanson. Dempsey
went over for the touchdown on a
forward pass from Swanson. Free
borg kicked goal. The ball was
kicked off. Dempsey Rugged an
other pass and gained ground.
Camp Grant held the Independents
for downs. They put the ball in
play. but lost it when Freeborg in
tercepted a forward pass. Quinn
garnered the next touchdown.
Dempsey kicked goal. The quarter
netted 20 more points. Total score,
70 to 0.
Substitutes Placed.
The F1anigans did not substitute
until the beginning Of the second
half, when Lagomarcino, Harty.
Swanson and Freeborg entered the
melee. Healy went in a few min
utes later.
Rock Island fans were disap-
pointed at not seeing big Bill"
Gable and Jay Mansfield with the
army aggregation. Next Sundays
game will be played with the Min
neapolis Marines, and a hot time is
predicted for the Independents.
The Lineups.
Observation-Disclosures, re; VOL
tiers, rg; Wright, TT; Hauser, G;
Holland. lg; Smith. 1t; Miller, lie;
Kuehl, OBJ; Murray, RIB; Quinn,
lib; Robb, fb.
Camp Grant-Dahl, re; Cleary,
TT; Burns, rg; Walton, C; Bradley,
lg; Brolander, 1t; Hogberg, le;
Lutz, OBJ; Graham, RIB; Stamper,
lib; Belzer, fb.
Touchdowns Independents:
Kuehl, 5; Dempsey, 4; Quinn, q;
Freetorg, l.
Goals from touchdowns-Murray,
8; FTeeb0rg, 8; Dempsey, l.
SuDSJ4LutcS - 1%ch-
gomarcino for VOTERS; Harry for
Miller; Swanson for Kuehl; Kuehl
for Murray; Healy for Kuehl, and
Freeborg for Robb.
Camp Grant-Mills for Dahl /;
Mason for Walton; Walton for Ma
son; Mason for Walton; Carlson for
Brolander; Brolander for Carlson !;
Kniep for Belzer, and Smeidal for
Bradley.
Time of quarters-First and
third. Is minutes; second and
fourth, 10 minutes.
Oficials-Referee. Coleman. Rock
Island; umpire, Strauch. Moline;
head lineman, Miller, Rock Island /;
timekeepers, Klove, Rock Island,
for Independents; Johnson. Camp
Grant, for Camp Grant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
THOUSANDS ARE
HIT BY LATEST
LABOR RULINGS
Secretaries Baker and Daniels AH-
thOrize Order Stopping All
Overtime Work.
AFFECTS LOCAL FACTORIES
Rock Island Arsenal Largest Place
Hit By New DecisiOn-Pre-
vents All Night Activity.
(Br the Associated Pressl.

(By the Associated PTess).
Washington, Nov. 11.-Orders
stopping all overtime and Sunday
work on government war contracts
were authorized today after a con
ference of Secretaries Baker and
Daniels and Chairman Hurley OF
the shipping board.
The foregoing means that local
factories now engaged in the max
ing OF munitions of war will return
to the eight hour working day
schedule. Night shifts and over
time will not be permitted under
the new orders.
At Rock Island arsenal. where
thousands are engaged solely In
government work, the return 20
the eight hour schedule will affect
the largest majority. What plans
will be made to care for those now
employed on the night shift prob
ably will be worked out at a later
date.
Practically every laborer on the
island is working 10 hours each day,
being paid extra for the overtime
worked. The return to the old
schedule will affect each one
Affects Factories.
Factories in Moline and East Mo
line that are now turning out i'm
mense quantities of work for the
are likewise hit by the
decision of the officials.
Manufacturers are facing a prob
lem from now on in the labor sit
uation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
ARRAIGN BLIND
PIC OPERATORS
Man and Woman Arrested Saturday
Forced To Give $1,000 Bonds
Security Sach.
ILLICIT LIQUOR TRAFFIC
Sold IntOxicantS in Anti-SalOOn
Territory-hany Such Cases
To Be Heard.

Two more blind pig operators
have been arraigned in Rock Island
county court for selling liquor in
anti-saloon territory. One, wom-
an, and the other a man, were ar
rested Saturday, and when hailed
before Judge G. o. Dietz, acting in
the place of Judge Nels A. Larson,
they were released after furnishing
81 900 bonds each, and pending a
hearing before Judge Larson when
he returns 10 the bench after his
recovery from an attack of Spanish
influenza from which he is now
suffering.
Numerous Cases.
Many such cases will be awaiting
Judge Larson when he returns. as
frequent arrests have been made of
late. The majority of the offenders
have been released on bond. but
Walter Oftrowski is still anguish
ing in the county bastile due to his
failure TO furnish the amount OF
bond required.
Those who were released on bond
Saturday are Mrs. Theophile Salons
and julius Yer Coulter.
Justin Van Damme was taken
into custody Saturday night He
was released on $1,000 bond today,
giving him a chance TO celebrate as
he has a son in France. Frank Van
Damme is his son, and has been on
the firing line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
PERSONAL POINTS

Stuart Bradley. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. f. Bradley, d015 Second
avenue. has arrived safely in an
eastern port after making a trip to
france. A telegram was received
by the parents this morning. Brad
lev is on duty on the L. S. S. Mer-
curry.
Edward L Wroten Of Benton
Harbor, Mich. spent Sunday with
his cousins the Misses Mary and
Elisha Parker, 933 Seventeenth
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl kurth. who
were recently married in Covington,
Ind, returned 10 this city last night
They will reside at 1890 Thirty
third street
Mrs. Ruth Cooley, 525 Nineteenth
street. received word that her son,
Corporal Vern Cooley, Battery Z,
Forty-fifth regiment. has arrived
So overseas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11

Illinois City has changed two Of
its stars on the city's service flag
from blue to gold.
Private Paul Schultz, son of Mrs.
Matte Schultz, the first Illinois
City lad to give his life while in
service. died in base hospital in
England about Oct l of pneumonia
brought about by Spanish influenza
Harold E. Mccormick, son of Mr..
and Mrs. William Mccormick, died
of pneumonia shortly after his ar
rival in France. He was born in
Illinois City on Oct. 10, 1898. He
was drafted by the government
through the Rock Island exemp-
ton board on June 81. His first
training was administered at Camp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
NO RECOVERY FOR
EASTLAND VICTIMS

, Washington. Nov. 11.-Hundreds
of claimants lost their fight today
TO obtain damages from the death
of relatives in the steamer East
land disaster at Chicago three
years ago in which S12 persons
lost their lives. The supreme court
refused to disturb federal court
DEGREES, holding that the Great
Lakes Towing conping had a pre-
ferred claim for holding the yes
sci.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11

Grant, Rockford. ILL.,, and later for
a short time at an eastern port.
Besides the parents, brother. Ell
lis, survives.
The birth of Private Schultz oc-
Cured in Illinois City Sept. Z, 1893.
He left Rock Island with the same
increment of selectives that Nc
Cormick entrained with and was
also trained at Camp Grant. He
was sent with several other lads to
the military exposition in Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, in August. Later
he was detailed overseas. Besides
his mother he is survived by two
brothers, Thomas and William, and
two sisters, Mrs. Nora Hahn and
Mrs. Louis Van Dolah.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
Obituary
Mr.. and Mrs. John MeGinnis.

A double military funeral for Mr..
and Mrs. John McGinnis, 2542
Eighth avenue, was conducted at
the Sacred Heart Catholic church
this morning at 9 o'clock A dou-
BILE escort from Rock Island arsenal
attended the funeral and accom-
panied the remains to the cemetery,
where a firing squad gave the mill
tary salute and sounded taps. Rev.
c. P. O'Neill, rector of Sacred Heart
Catholic church, had charge of the
services. Pallbearers for John Nc
Ginnis were: Arthur Salzmann,
Herman Clemann, DR.. Carl Mueller,
James Normoyle, Frank Leithner
and Daniel Jensen. Pallbearers for
Mrs. Marcel McGinnis were: c. P.
Meenan, p. F. Meenan, J. Cunning
ham, D. Cunningham and w. J.
Henry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
Afternoon March
With Bands, Plan
for Celebration

y L. Franks. acting as marshal
1e day, made arrangements ear
MS morning for q gigantic pa
Which was scheduled to be
1ssed In Rock Island al 2 O'Clock
US afternoon.
Early plans were 10 secure three
euus and 70 have every citizen in
me Of march The marchers
re 70 gather at ne Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
Richard chueter.

Miss Gertrude Schueter of Rock
Island and Earl Richard. formerly
of Rock Island, now stationed at
Camp Custer, were united in mar
rage Friday afternoon at o'clock
at the rectory of Trinity Episcopal
church, Davenport, Dean Marina
duke Hare officiating. The couple
was unattended. Private Riechard
returned today to Camp Custer and
his bride will continue to reside in
this CITY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
Social Announcements.

The regular meeting of Rock Is
land chapter No. 269, Order of the
Eastern Star, will be held Wednes-
day evening at 7:30 sharp. at Ma
sonic temple. Six candidates will
be initiated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
GtXBrI0fC

Phone RI 2S5. Trefz Express t o.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Besco Motor Oil, Beardsley's.
r. l. Clean Towel Service. Phone
r l. 4476-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11

This is Special Week for Men S
Wear, Boys Wear and Women S
Underwear at mcCabe's-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11

This is Special Week for Men'
Wear. Boys Wear and Women 5
Underwear ar McCabe s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
SQUIRE Francis Dean.

Squire Francis Dean died of a
complication of diseases this morn
ing at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. A. p Banscher, 1S43 Thir-
teenth street, Rock Island He had
been i'll only a short time, having
returned Wednesday from Owen,
Wis, where he spent the summer
with his wife and son Russell. He
was born in Andalusia township,
Jan. 3, 1859. He was a member of
the Court of Honor No. 81. He is
survived by his widow and six chill
dren; Mrs. William Castrey, Mrs.
A p Banscher, both of Rock Is
land. Henry and Walter of Black
hawk township, Mrs. E. H. Pape and
Russell of Owen, 13 grandchildren.
and two brothers. Funeral services
will be held at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. A. P. Banscher. 1S43
Thirteenth street, Wednesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. Interment will
take place in Chippiannock ceme-
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11
Mrs. Hazel N. LEM.

Mrs. Hazel M. LEM, 1913 Twenty
first avenue, died early this morn
ing at st. Anthony's hospital, where
she had been since Oct. 81, follow
ing an operation for appendicitis.
She was born in Rock Island 26
years ago and was reared and edu-
Gated here. She married Arthur F.
LEM, April %, 1916. Surviving are
the widower, a 9-months-oId son,
Donald: her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Humpley of Rock Island /;
a sister, Mrs. Ruth Graham, and
two brothers, Marshall and Edward,
all of Rock Island. Funeral ar
rangements have not been complet-
ed. Burial will take place in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Mrs. LEM was a devoted mem
Der of the Evangelical Church of
Peace. Seven years ago she was
church organist and for many years
taught a Sunday school class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-11

Rug and carpet cleaner. Boards
ey'a
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

Mrs. S. I. Bonney on Huntington lane.
 Clarence Woodwork, now stationed in New London. was at his home on West Town street on furlough this week.
 After spending the winter on Verga- son avenue. Mrs. W. F. Thacher re- turned Monday to her sons home on Tanner street.
 Mrs. Harold Wainwright of Boston came Monday to spend a few weeks with her sister. Mrs. Susie Lillibridge of Scotland road.
 Mrs. Nathan Bushnell of Old Can- terbury turnpike, was in Fall River, Mass, part of last week to visit her sister, Mrs. Warren.
 Miss Grace Beebe of New London spent Sunday with her brother and sister in-law, MT. and Mrs. Roy Bee be of New London turnpike.
 Beautiful sprays of arbutus gathered on New London turnpike were giving pleasure to many this week. White garden violets are beginning to blos- som.
 Irwin Jones and George Thomas of Goshen were guests Saturday of Will liam Thomas of East Town street, Mir. Thomas returning with them to spend the weekend in Goshen.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

". s. club ball team and also were members of the Baltic Hustlers bas- lletball team. As bowlers they were considered some trio Taylor goes in- to the service as machinist, Almquist and Hines as seamen.
 Landslide on Tracks.
 At [ o'clock Sunday evening the foreman of the Baltic. Willimantic and Plainfield sections of the New Haven road were notified to assemble their crews and go to the place known as Black Ledge, about one-half mile west of the New Haven road station in this village, to clean the track of about five feet of dirt caused by a landslide Foreman John Hussey of the Baltic section got his men together and a few employees of the Versailles section and hurried to the site. The Baltic crew found the track covered with dirt and stones to a depth of about. five feet. The different gangs labored about five hours removing the obstruc- ton before trains travelling was re- sumed in either direction.
 The recent rains have caused havoc with the large hillside along the rail road tracks in this section and 8 close watch has been kept by Foreman Hus- Sey at IHlS pdrtlculdT point. Hdu lle dirt fallen onto the track at an early hour Monday morning it would have delayed the early morning train that carries the milk to Providence. It is estimated that about 60 feet of rails were covered with dirt.
 Brevities.
 Deputy Sheriff John J. McGuire is | in New York for a few days on busi- ness. His father, Tax Collector James Mcclure, former member of the Bal tic police force, is filling the vacancy during the absence of his son. Mrs. Cullen of Fifth avenue has re- ceived word from her son, Albert that | he has arrived safely overseas. MT Cullen for a number of years worked as engineer at the Baltic Mills com pany's plant
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

Dr. Arthur T. Jones. secretary of the medical section, Rhode Island Council of Defense, has received an ur- gent appeal from the national organ ization for the enrolment of more Rhode Island doctors in the Medical Reserve corps. Several thousand more doctors are needed, some in the army and some in the navy, and. so it is said, there are many deaths right in New England camps due to lack of adequate medical attention, by reason of the scarcity of doctors in the ser vice Hany of the doctors to be en- rolled will be detailed for immediate work. others will be trained and then sent into service. while few may be held in reserve.
 Rhode Island has now 79 doctors, three from Westerly, enrolled in the Medical Reserve corps, or approxi- mately 10 per cent. of the ITS in the state. Therefore it ranks forty second among the states in percentage of doc- tors in the service, only six other states ranking lower.
 Dr. Jones says: Everybody must sacrifice something if America is to
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

is a graduate of West Broad street school and of Willimantic Normal school. MT. Robinson is employed by the American Velvet company.
 Stonineton Pointers.
 Martin P. Hogan, locomotive engin- ger, of Providence, was calling on rel atives in the borough Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward P. York of New York are planning for the early opening of their summer home, The Hill.
 Four eastbeund coasters are in Stonington harbor awaiting favorable wind.
 A number of laborers have been discharged from the shipyard.
 A Sunday school institute of Dis trict No 3. of New London county will be, held with the Second Congrega- tional church in the borough May l.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
Local Laconics.


 Canned cider has just been intro duced in Westerly.
 Al J. Twomey has enlisted in the navy and is awaiting orders to report at the Charlestown navy yard.
 Mrs. Albert B. Crafts and daughter Alberta of Providence have arrived at their summer home at Pleasant View.
 George B. Utter is in New York city attending the convention of the Amer ican Newspaper Publishers associa- tion.
 The suspended clock in front of the office of William A. Wilcox in West Broad street is a public accommoda- : ton that is appreciated.
 The executive committee of the Westerly Vigilance corps has resolved to cooperate with the Liberty Loan committee in every possible way. 6 P. c. Thomas of Rome, N. r., who married Miss Mary Winton Hoxsey of Westerly. in 1902, has been appoint ed major in the ordnance department of the army.
 Father Vincent of Boston and Fa- | ther Bonvy of Lawrence, Society ot Marists. are guests of Father Kelledy pastor of the Church of the Immacu- late Conception. Mrs. William Marshall of Provi. | dence, formerly Miss Doris Palmer oi Westerly. is here on visit to he, mother. MT. Marshall ,, formerly re. ] sided in Norwich. '. Major Arthur N. Nash, who wa: operated. in the Hope Street hospital Providence, three weeks ago, returned on Tuesday afternoon to his home 150 West Broad street The major is in command of Fort Getty. In appreciation of the services ot Captain Robert M Freestone, of Yves. terly, who has been honorably dis. charged. the members of the Nine. teenth company rendered him a ban. l quet at Fort Getty, and gave him { l gold watch and chain.
 Maurice W. Flynn, president of tht Westerly town council, has received { copy of a resolution passed by tht war industries board which practically prohibits all new construction O buildings and undertakings not essen. tial towards winning the war. Chaplain Frank H. Reeves has beer relieved from duty at the Trainins i School for Chaplains and Approved Chaplain Candidates, at Fort Monroe and ordered to. report to the com. manding officer. of the Coast Defence Of Narragansett Bay, for duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

A result of the rain was to cause wells on Scotland road to fill and over flow.
 Mrs John Merriam of Waterford spent Saturday with her father, Thom- as Day of Otrobando avenue.
 Judge D. A. Markham of Hartford was the guest last week of his sis ter Mrs. George A. Peck of Plain Hill.
 Mrs. John L. Browning and little daughter Elizabeth of East Town street and Mrs. George J. Raymond spent a day last week with friends in New London and Westerly.
 D. L. Tinilham of Hanover spent a day or two this week at the home of