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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
FOL RENT-MISCELLI

Fol- RENT-MISCELLM
A STORE room; 1921 Second a
suitable for barber shop, fruit
or confectionery. Phone II. 1. 80
BARN at 1927 Second avenue; pls
F.. L. 4096&.
GARAGE; 721 Seventeenth streerN
r. L. ASS.
GARAGE; 300 Eighteenth street. r.
L. 176.
HOUSEHOLD and piano storage;
Bowlby's Music House; 1900 block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30

CIVIL ENGINEERS.
WALTER N SCHROEDER Civil
Engineer; BIG Safety building.
Phone r I. Ga Rock Island. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
GEORGE W, GAMBLE,
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Clerk OF Said Circuit Court OF Rock
Island County. Illinois.
a. A. Wol2ersperger solicitor for
complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30

USED pianos; two extra special bar
gains: One Segerstrom, one Meis-
ter: refinished; look like brand
new; cash or payments. Griggs
Piano Co, 12I East Second street,
Davenport. Phone 921.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1918-08-08
Observation-Disclosures
ppteIs.
HOTEL ALAMO

325 Man1u glaaa = habi6 moblierte
refine 3immer SOC, 75c uno 81 pro
Tna. Der ISOLDE $500 unb alftpdrts.
EeIepbon @rodett 658.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1918-08-08
Sarnsn and Gefla9elfutter.

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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
AN ALL-AMERICAN PUSH.

While the Americans taking glorious part at both ends of the present great battle in France ana comprise wing of the lighting forces those nearest Verdun. where they have large forces en- gagged while they daily adding to well earned laures, the distinctive American drive thus far has been that St. Mihiel.
 The attack in St. Mihie region not only wholly under command of Gen. Pershing, but it was distinctively American in plan and execution; Amer ican troops outnumbered the French veterans, who put in sort of seasoning, and finally, We are told the attacking force included from every State in the Union So it might be called an all-Ameriean drive, the first of any magnitude that has been attempted.
 It is extremely gratifying to the American peo pie to know that army is bearing increas ingly important part in the great struggle. We sent it to France for that purpose, and the Marshal Focn is making of 1t proves his confidence in it. All observers agree that the attack was car ried out with great skill and gaantry. of the National Army, who year ago in civil life with knowledge whatever of military matters, went forward like veteran soldiers. American ar tillerymen laid down perfect barrage behind which American infantry advanced difficult ground to their objectves, while cavalry and tanks proceeded to their appointed tasks with vigor and success
 It IS the German cue, doubt, to belittle the American effort as minor action in sector mote from the main battle ground-a plunge for a position already "evacuated' etc Nevertheless, it has significance which every sensible man. even though he be German. will understand In it's larger sense 1t expresses the euminatton of Amer iean efforts during the last year and a half It means that at last have an army capable of thinking acting and fighting lon its own" as the English say, and that 1t has made good in it's first large engagement
 What must give the Germans a decidedly un- peasant feeling is not alone that the St Mihie sahent has been wiped out, but that Pershipg's S army represented in this action by probably not more than one-tourth of his available force is the equal of any in point of effectiveness while it is constantly growing in size just as the German Army is diminishing.
 Ana this significance of St. Mihie is being em- phasized in the Argonne forest and elsewhere north west of Verdun.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

as often as she changes her mind 1t would take her but few days to wear out her clothes.
 Of course Mother wouldn't think of knocking Father Odeer no! But Mother will merely inform daughter that she hopes daughter will marry better" than Mother did
 man tries so many things for his rheumatism that he'd even try the Monroe doctrine for it if some one would recommend it.
 Every housekeeper in town can tell you that she Is the only woman who ever moved out of a house and left 1t clean.
 Don't monkey with man just be- cause he is slow to hit back When he does get worked up to hitting back it is liable to be some wallop
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
Luke Mel uke Says

A prude can't understand how a girl can take a honeymoon trip and go far away from home and stop at hotel with a man she knows little or nothing about
 A proud father may call his son chip off the old block, but his friends will be more likely to refer to the youngster as chip off the old blockhead
 A man wouldn't mind his wife los ing her temper if she would just lose it permanently
 If woman changed her clothes
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
WICKERSHAMS ONLY ACHIEVEMENT

During the eight years Judge Wickersham was Delegate from Alaska there was only one piece of ieslsatioh enacted for Alaska that had any bearing oh 'e hSheres or the Territory and that prohibited the Territory having any jurisdiction over the oues- ton at all It was contained in the Organic Act and provided specifically that Territorial Legis iature should not amend the Federal fish and game laws applicable to Alaska in any respect And Judge "lckersham' on the floor of Congress- withdrew all ooJectons to having the amendment inserted Not only did he do that but he sad that ba had no oeJeetioh to the game and fish laws chen on the statute books-the very laws which We stin have
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
 SIGNIFICANT WAR NEWS.

The Italians say they driving the Austrians out of Albania having begun the advance last Tues day Then comes the Alstrans and say they a- ready have their troops of Albania and that the Allies captured Berat presumably without a strug gle.
 When nation boasts oi getting early start it's retreat it is sign. ficant successful run away, does lead to a victory. Evidently the reutons looking for victories these days, but escape a
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
Flashlights

Chicago News) Not Guilty" Is an innocent re- mark
 Today's worry is the result of yes terday's neglect.
 A beautiful girl is one who Is pretty and doesn't know it. Yet the way of some transgres- sors is altogether too smooth. About ninetenths of what people say doesn't amount to anything.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

Juneau has our sympathy in her hour of affiction We Douglas Island capable of sympathizing with her have had troubles of our own at times. Although the loss to Juneau seems hard to bear confident that neighbor will bear it with fortitude and make recovery quickly that will set example to other parts of the country and show the world that the spirit of America is the same here elsewhere-eam in the face of dis aster and capable of coming up smiling after every kuockdown.- Douglas Island News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
OUR NEW AMBASSADOR

The only criticism heard with reference to the appointment of John w. Davis as Ambassaaor in Great Britain is that he is "eomparatiyelv nm knowh He may be unknown to the people who oner such criticism, but by those who do know him he is rated one of the ablest men in pnblic life today
 Davis is not diplomat by training or profession. but few of great Ambassadors have been a, inc
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

The people of Alaska known Delegate Sul2er, They know that stands the government of Alaska in Alaska by Alaskans and that before he gets through with any piece of legislation it will not confer any injurious vested rights that will tie the hands of the people.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

time of their appointment If he possesses the qua-
 ies ascribed to him Ii Washington, where, as So
 citor General and chairman of the Judiciary Com mittee of the House Q representatives, he ap- prova from those whose business it is to pick the coming men, he will make success, despite the handicap of not bens ionally famous
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

Wickersham told two Congressional Committees that he purposey an election law so that the people of Alaska could amend it-by providing for an Australian ballot registration and other safe guards against fraud. "Pifde in Washington and pedde in Alaska"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

No matter how many Liberty bonds for which anyone else subscrbes you the only person who can discharge your obllg cations to the Government to take many bonds you Your obligation to the Government at this time a personal obliga- tion and which you must discharge yourself
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

"A silver dollar" says The Armstrong Herald "is worth than 100 cents. Again has Nr Bnan's theory been yndicated" With that as A text, the heroes of the of 1896 can now start in and fight it all oyer.-(St. Louis Republic)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

The uews from the battle front be compressed ir five words: Germany has shot her bolt You know wtat happens to man when he is "an ia "- (Los Angeles Times.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuks
 -- .--- Copyright by Cincinnan
 Enquirer

A wise Hun Whose name was Honus Schweinkoffel, And who lived In the U. s. A., Used to Hoch der Kaiser Strafe der British, Helmit Uncle Sam, Int Deutschland Uber Alles, But now he is Keeping his mouth shut And is doing business Under the name Of John George Washington Smith.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
Famous Generals
Quick. Doe.

1 never saw cross-eyed zwyck,
 But. if 1 ever met one, I'd take a booze cure just as quick
 As 1 could go and get one,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
Excuse Bills French

Said Private Bill Bell,
 And he said it in French; A Hun down in Hell
 Is worth two in d trench.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

The chances are that Ludendorff will beat Foeh to Rerln but it will not be by more than nose -(MerI his Commercial Appeal
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

The Kaiser will understand that his next peace drive Nl Ind no lodgment if he understands what Lodge meant (Philadelphia Reeord,)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

the other fellow shake the tree while you eat the apples, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

Again Germanys retreat experts called upon to exercise all of their strategic ability.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

With shrewdness Oswald fairly reek5 He's learning lots of things, my landsi
 He's also found the more he speaks The less attention he commands.
 -(Newark Advoeate.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

The old-fashioned man who waz eternally looking for the philoso- phers stone now has a son who spends all his leisure moments look ing for square meal
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
Tips from Texas
(Dallas News )

AS a rule, the vegetable man is ables.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

Yes. Oswald Hawkes. is getting wise And he has learned that this is
 true, No man can tell until he tries Just what he can or cannot do.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
Smart Youth

Smart Youth Hes learning fast, is. Oswald Hawkes. He certainly is getting wise; For he has found the less he talks, The less he need apologize.
 -(Luke McLuke) )
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

It has been our observation that 8 contractor is man who contracts everything except the price.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

Also, we do not think man who wears celluloid collar in August. is entitled to any life insurance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
Miss Albrecht

confectioner who thinks he can sell more candy by advertising that 1t is homemade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05
Ohl

Why are there so doggone many lawyers in this country" asked the Old Fogy
 Because there are so doggone many laws in the country" explained the Crouch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

Paw Knows Everything Willie-Paw, what Is cooperation Paw - Cooperation means letting
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

It is our opinion that the poet who said that simple duty hath no place for fear might have added that fear hath no place for duty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-05

Our idea of an optimist is the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
G.. A. R. AND w. R. G. CONVENTION.
Local Woman's Relief Corps Has Sec
ond Largest Representation.

The Vermont department, G. A. r.,
held its 5lst annual cncampmcnt in
Burlington Thursday, April 49, The
state membership now is ,405. Deaths
during the year numbered 1870. There
are So posts. Eighty or more veterans
were present for the annual session.
elected department commander and II.
p. Hunter of Brattleboro, commander
of Scdgwick post this year, was re-
elected assistant quartermastcr-g general
and gave a very satisfactory report of
the work during the past year. Chap
lain E. L. Bush of Brooklinc also was
reelected, also John Wilson senior
vice president and Il. f. Pierce junior
vice president
The Woman S Relief corps held its
annual convention at Masonic temple
with both forenoon and afternoon ses-
sions. One feature of the morning
session was the presentation to the
convention of II past department
presidents, the largest number which
has been present at an annual convcn-
ton in several years. As the ladies
took their places OH the platform the
pianist, Mrs. Cornic Glynn Cockln,
played Aud Lang Syne. Special men,
tion should be made of the perfect
work of the department conductor,
Mrs. Ellen Herrick, now senior vice
president of Sedgwich Woman s Relief
corps of Brattlcboro
Mrs. Eliza Brown Daggett of Attic
boro, Mass, national secretary, adj
dressed the corps at the afternoon SEES
sion and made some very interesting
and forceful remarks in regard to the
work being done, not only for the old
veterans but for the boys now in the
service. Mrs. Jessie Sturtevant of st.
Adams was elected department prcsi-
dent for the coming year. Mrs Mary
Goss of Montpelier, senior vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Alice Jones of Burlington,
junior vice president. The camp fire
in City hall Thursday evening was well
attended. School children and high
school girls sang and stirring remarks
were made by National Commander in
Chief o. A. Somers of Indiana. He
and his staff also addressed the w. Il.
C.. convention in the afternoon. A flag
was presented by the w. r. G. to the
Burlington school. The Brattleboro
corps had the greatest representation
at the convention of any corps except
one,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
LOCAL CREDITORS
IN WAY TO LOSE
Contractor for ManIey Garage in
Bankruptcy
Crystal Springs CO. Has Claim of $500,
Lowell g. Brown 1000, Holden g. Mar
tin S1,1oo, and stellman g. Son $780,

Several Brattleboro firms seem in a
fair way to lose money as result of
the fling of petition in bankruptcy
by John Mcdonald of Newton, Mass.
Mr.. Mcdonald is the head of the firm
of Mcdonald & Kivell, which CON
tractcd to build the Manley Brothers
garage on High street, on the rear part
of the Hooker lot. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Kivell is not now in the firm.
The liabilities are given as $2S, 165
and the assets as uncertain.
Three suits against the firm were
filed i'll the Windham county court
some time ago, and trustee process
brought against John r. Marley, by
the Crystal Springs Ice, Wood G. Truck
ing Co., Lowell & Brown and the
Holden & Martin Lumber Co.
The Crystal Springs Co. s claim is
for about 800, Lowell & Browns for
about $1,000 and Holden & Martin s
for about $1,100, all for materials fur
nished in the construction of the ga.
rage.
l.. II. Stellman & Son, proprietors of
the machine shop on Arch street,
brought suit against Mcdonald & XII.
veil in Boston last fall to recover for
fire escapes and other work, and q few
weeks ago Stellman G. Son were given
judgment to recover the full amount
of the bill, $3.50, and costs, but the
judgment has not been collected. At
torney Hiram Miller of Lynn, Mass.
formerly of West Brattleboro, was
counsel for the plaintiffs.
There is n dispute between Mr.. Man
ley and Mcdonald & Kivoll, Mr.. Man.
ley claiming that he does not owe
the contractors anything, by reason of
having to complete the contract him
self because of alleged failure of the
contractors to complete the job, while
Mcdonald & Kivell claim that Mr..
Marley failed to make his payments
as agreed upon.
Last fall Mr.. DcDonald claimed that
he had equities valued at 100000 in
buildings erected or under construc-
ton by his firm. He claimed that he
took stock in a film corporation and
erected building for the concern and
that he expected a substantial return
from this source.
The three untried suits brought by
Brattleboro firms are on the docket for
the present term of the Windham coun-
ty court, but just what effect the bank
ruptcy proceedings will have on them
is not apparent at present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
PATRIOTIC SUNDAY SERVICE.
Large Audience in Spite Of Storm
Some Old Battle Hymns and New
War Songs Rendered.

A patriotic service, taking up the
suggestion of Patriots day, was held
in the chapel of the Centre Congrega-
tional church Sunday night. The at
tendance, which filed the chapel not
withstanding the rain, was especially
gratifying and the program was de-
cidedly interesting. The church service
flag with 81 stars and the United States
flag were in evidence.
Onward Christian Soldiers was sung
as the opening hymn, and the respon.
sive reading, led by Rev. r. II. Clapp,
was from the 18th and 18th chapters
Of Hebrews, which show the price paid
for liberty by peoples Of other gener-
atoms. The hymn. Materna, begin
ming o Beautiful for Spacious Skies,
was sung and Miss Euniee Clapp recited
Ralph Waldo Emerson 8 Concord Ode.
This was followed by the singing Of
America.
One of the new war songs, There's
o Long. Long Trail, which is being
sung in the camps of the soldiers of
the allies everywhere, was sung by
Mrs. w. II. Bond, the audience repeat
ing the chorus. Julia Ward Howe s
hymn, Battle hymn OF tne hepuDllc,
q favorite hymn in England, was rem
dered, followed by prayer by the pas
tor and the singing of La Marseillaise
the hymn of France which came out of
great crisis.
Rev Mr.. Clapp told brief story
connected with La Marseillaise and
then gave a brief patriotic talk show
ing the background of the present war
as related to Revolutionary times.
Another of the new war songs, Keep
the Home Fires Burning, was rendered
by Mrs. Bond. the audience joining in
the chorus, and the program closed with
the singing of Star Spangled Banner.
F. c. Leitsinger presided at the piano
and +. II. Crane led the chorus singing
on the new war songs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
ON PERJURY CHARGE
Attorney General Barber Charges Well
Known Rutland Man with Giving
False Testimony.

George Eastman of Rutland, marble
producer, was arrested Friday by Dep
uty Sheriff II, II. Adams on an informa-
toned filed by Atty. Gen. II. G.. Barber
of Brattleboro, charging perjury in giving
false testimony on the witness stand Mr.,
Eastman furnished bail of $4,000 before
County Clerk George n. Hartman, Judge
Zed s. Stanton, who is presiding in county
court, having fixed the amount. Percival
w. Clement of Rutland was accepted as
surety.
This matter grows out of controversy
as to a boundary line between the respond
ent and the Vermont Marble company
who own adjoining quarrying properties
at West Rutland, The special phase of
the lengthy litigation, eventually won by
the Vermont concern, which led to an in,
quest and Eastmans arrest, was the in.
PRODUCTION last spring of an alleged re.
Gently discovered 25-years old document
fixing the disputed line greatly in East.
mans favor. A few weeks ago this doc
ument was withdrawn from the case, East
man changed his original testimony and
paid a judgement of some $27 900 to the
Vermont Marble company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
WAR CONVENTION MAY 10.
Meeting at Montpelier One OF Big
Series In Which Eve ry state in the
Union Will Join.

Vermont will hold second state war
convention at Montpelier, Friday, May
10. Last September Vermont held at
Rutland the first state war convention
of its kind. The British, French, TIA.
Ian and japanese governments were
represented and a special representa-
tive Of the federal food administrator
was present. Every effort Is being
made to secure the ablest speakers in
America to give us first.han informa.
ton Of conditions in Europe and Ameri-
ca and to make this second convention
even better than the first and the best
ever held in the state.
The convention is designed to provide
opportunity for all active war workers
to meet, exchange views and coordinate
their plans and to acquire increased in.
spiration from men who have ma
tional and international perspective Of
the war, and to discuss local progress
and local needs.
This win the war conference which is
planned by the Vermont committee of
public safety is one of series of big
gct.togcther meetings being held in cv-
cry state from the Atlantic to Pacific.
These war conferences start in New
Jersey May 9, and are held in Massa-
chusctts May 7, in Maine the 9Th, in
New Hampshire the 9th, in Vermont on
, Friday, May 10, at Montpelier, and in
Connecticut the 18th. The council of
national defense has agreed to furnish
speakers of national reputation.
The public safety committees of New
England have been pioneers in organ
izing for public defense and war work.
Headquarters in Washington expect
great results from this war conference
plan and Vermont must make the sue
cess of this convention which has char
acterized her initiative and determine
ton in every war activity.
1t is particularly important that all
war workers in the state, men and won.
en- alike, attend the conference. AL
members of the Vermont committee of
public safety, including district and To-
cal committees, the entire personnel Of
the state food, state fuel, farmers wal
council and food production administra
| tions; public service reserve; four min
ute men; war savings and Liberty loan
committees Red Cross; health officers
editors; knights of Columbus; Saliva
| ton Army and Y. NJ. G. A. committees
all federal and state officials; county
agents; clcrgymen, teachers and super
intendcnts, and all persons are urged tC
attend the Vermont war convention al
Montpelier, May 10, 1918.