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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

diers will return to the group of
workers and the civilian employees
be in q great number without jobs
because of the cancellation of or
ders for war munitions and the re-
turn Of the soldier will aggregate
the condition of unemployed until
We are greatly concerned about the
standards of living for the coming
winter.
In dealing with the women that
have been indicted into industry.
we recognize industrial workers by
the very thorough manner in which
they responded to the governments
call for added production and it
is our sincere wish that We may
be enabled TO compete with them on
a fair basis so that these workers
cannot be used against Us TO reduce
standards.
In President Wilson's declara-
ton outlining his position in re
CARDS to labor at the beginning of
the war, declaring that no stand
ards established by labor should be
disturbed during the period of
war including the standard of liv-
ing. Recognizing that the standard
of living was hard to determine and
dependent namely on rates of pay
we have endeavOred through the
period of the war to maintain
standards so that when returning
soldiers are asked to make them
selves q part of the community
which the government has asked
them to leave they can, at least,
live up TO as high a standard as be-
fore entering the war for democ-
raCy.
"The fact Is that the fine thought
of this country in both ranks for
workers, employees and manufactur-
ers is with the declaration the
president made almost five years
ago to the effect that society had
reached a point where 1t was insist
ent that woman should be COM
PEELED to work more than eight
hours to earn living. A mans
best efforts and the fullest living
can only be accomplished when he
Is not tasked beyond his physical
strength by his daily work and
when he has sufficient time for
mental development which Is nee
essary to make him Il good citizen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
On County Records
Warranty Deeds.


Paul Pressed and wife to Bessie
A. Lee, east half lot 10, p. PresseFs
addition, South Moline, 81.
Mary Z. and W f. Baker to J. S.
Donnell, as trustee, northeast quar-
ter of northeast quarter, and west
half of northeast quarter section
2S, Is, CIV, 81.
Mary c. and George a. Mcdowell
to James P Enright, part lot 2,
block 3, McMaster's addition, Rock
Island, 81.
Ray G. Read and wife to United
States of America, part northeast
quarter section 6, II, Nv (Forty-
fourth street and Eighteenth ave-
nue., Rock Island), $500.
Belle and John s.. Jones to South
Park Presbyterian church, lots 7
and 8, block 2, South Park-additiOn,
Rock Island, $4,000.
Broadway Presbyterian church to
South Park Presbyterian church,
lots 1, and 5, block 2, South Park
addition, Rock Island, 81.
Albert J. and Jessie Osland to
Arthur S. Benson, lot s, block 3, c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

G. Thulin's second addition, Moline.
81.
Emma A Fisk, ct al, to James L.
Zones and wife, part lot 7, block 4,
Warmers Park addition, East Mo
line, 5000.
Alphons and Louie Van Driessche
to William Engstrom, part lot 3 and
lot 4, Euber's first addition, Moline,
81.
Quit Claim Deed.
Bert and Nellie LilGbridge TO
Chester Lillfbridge, east half, south
east quarter, and part east half,
northeast quarter section II, also
west half, southwest quarter sec
ton Il, all in township 16. CIV, ST.
600.
Henry W. Tremann, ct al, to
Alice Nourse, part lots and 10,
block 80, Lower addition, Rock Is
land, $500.
Walter H. Scott to Mary G. Scott,
northeast quarter fractional sec
ton 7, and north half, northeast
quarter section 8, 20, IS, 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
ILLINOIS CITY

David Rendie. whose remains were
buried here Thursday YEAS well
known and generally liked IN the
lower end OF tho county. He came
here In 1870 from NFier1U Iu. H.ere
he was born. He learned rae r0ttrr'H
trade and worked for his father Cor
a number OF years. Later he carried
the mail between TAYLOR Ridge and
Muscatine. and for two years was fu
partnership with his brother iu the
m erChandI ing business in Illinois
Citv Lately he had been working Iu
Moline. His health failed several
months ngo and he had undergone
one uperatiDu before the one IH Chi-
cago which Immediately preceded
his death. Because OF the influenza
epidemic, funeral services which
were conducted by Rev. j. S Buahy
were held only AZ tho grave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
Workers
REVEALS EVERY
PHASE OF CASE
Arsenal Federation Committee
Draws Up Pubic Statement
That is TO the Point.
EXPLAIN WHOLE SITUATION
Want Soldiers and Employees
Treated With Consideration
Wish to Avoid Turmoil.

At a meeting last night a COM
nittee representing the Arsenal
federation drew up i statement to
be made public and revealing every
angle of the Rock Island arsenal
situation from the standpoint OF the
workers.
This statement. as printed below,
IS concise and faT-Teaching from
the standpoint Of a cIear-cut ex-
PLANTATION of the present stand Of
the workers and what they expect
il the future.
Special citation is made with ref
erence to the eject the large num-
Der Of returning soldiers viii have
On the labor market, and statement
is made that some provision is
mandatory that viii look toward
the giving Of soldiers employment
whereby they Will be able 10 live,
a. least. in the same state OF pros
perity as before they entered the
nations service.
Another pointed statement is that
the workmen of this country are of
sufficient intelligence as to make
impossible conditions in this cOun-
Try similar to those in Russia, but
that some far-reaChilg agreement
must be made with WOrkmen if a
labor turmoil is to be averted. The
statement as drawn up by r. L,
C0rniCk, president of the Arsenal
Federation and organizer for the
Leather Workers union No. IL; J.
l. Foreman. secretary of the Ar
senal Federation. secretary OF the
Federal Employees union and mem
Der OF the Nachinists' union No. 81
and c. Z. Williams. Carpenters
local No. l27, is appended:
The war IS won through the CO.
operation Of the general public
with the government and to make
our statements clear We wish to
divide the people into four groups
namely. manufacturers workers,
soldiers and women. The group OF
soldiers were taken in the main
from the group OF workers because
Of the fact that the workers nu-
mericalIy is the largest group.
Second because n the group of
manufacturers the government
found men with higher technical
eiucaUons TO give commissions to
and officers to have charge of DIFF
ferent Departments. We do not
wish 10 enter into q discussion
about the social condition that
made it possible for the group we
term as manufa cturers TO have
higher technical education than u
group Of workers. We consider
that each group gave their whole
hearted cooperation.
Realizing as We do during the
period of reconstruction the sol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

cellar of the harness shop. APP
proximateIy 100000 square feet,
suitable for making mail pouches
is stored away and we wish to also
call the general public's attention
to the fact that the government has
declared the policy to reduce the
schedule in the machine shop and
consequently great number of
these men will also be compelled to
leave this community.
"Since it is the policy of the gov
eminent to continue its naval pro-
gram we suggest that they give the
machine shop at Rock Island ar
senal some of this work since they
are thoroughly equipped to manu-
facture this line OF goods.
The workers of the Rock Island
arsenal are very DESTROYS of meet
ing with the Representatives from
the various organizations of the
tri-cities and interested individuals
to discuss and formulate definite
plans of action. We take this oppor-
tunity to put ourselves at the dis
posaI of the aforementioned organ
izatiOns.
"R. L. CORNICK,
81. L. FOREMAN,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

This is special week in jewelry,
silverware and cut glass at
McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

This is special week in jewelry,
silverwaTe and cut glass at
McCabos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

This is special week in JeweIFy,
silverware and cut glass at
McCabe's.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06

welcome
the great that Will attend m! leaving the country par
larry this time
has forced
elusive a they o
The Allied
lind the the eighth January Empires
also nave ana very reasonably desire my personal eouse IN their inter
will
nations
which
and the of the world and know of business interest which
should precedence o
they ideals
have sought express these ideals they have accepted my
governments it,
me that no false or mistaken nut upon them
realize them.
1t duty to play fun part in making good what they
/ be in you
you request the
the censorship cable
news which until within fortnight they had maintained and there no
exercised this
communications with countries.
has necessary constantly available
between Paris and the state and another between France
that this might be done with the
rar taken the control Of both cables order that they be used
advice the experienced cable
officials results will justify that the
of the the other.
the that the delicate tasks
faithfully interpret principles and the county
have the and the added strength of your united
realize the magnitude and diu Of the duty am undertaking.
responsibilities
the nation private thought purpose OF my
forming such errand.
q settlements which
associated shall count upon your friendly
cables will render available for counsel
weish matters Of domestic policy with
shall make brief possible
with that has been
% action ideals for which America has stven
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06
EMPLOYERS ARE.
DEMANDING ALL
DISCHARGED men
0RAYs HARBOR BOSSES TO
RESTORE MEN WHO FOL-
Low FLAG.
work FOR 5000 AVAILABLE
Northwest Is Heavy, Ofacials
Say.
A job for every man!

A job for every man!
every soldier discharged as a result
Of the rehabilitation. Of troops sta
toned at Camp Lewis will return to
his home community with assurance Of
immediate employment, IL he cares to
do SO. He will, at least, IL he cooper
ates with the federal department Of
labor. whose branch ONCE in camp has
received, within the past week. calls
for hundreds of men to fin all sorts OF
positions in many places.
Not only are there many calls from
employers for unskilled labor but there
are heavy demands from many parts Of
the northwest for tradesmen and pro-
fessional men. Seattle employers alone
will supply positions at good salaries
to $500 men. according to the last sum-
mary Of requests from Seattle. Tacoma
has already indicated vacancies for
1900 men and here and there through
out the state many men are wanted.
Aberdeen, for example. this week sent
a request to the Office that 6S men be
sent there as soon as possible, and at
tached to the request was a notation
saying:
"All employers in the Grays Harbor
district have declared to take back all
men who have been called to the colors
from their industries"
c. c. elise. Of the Seattle Office Of the
department Of labor. who is in charge
Of the branch maintained at the mus
tering office, IL enthusiastic about the
outlook for placing every man who de-
sires a position in a place as good as
the one he left when he entered the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06

service Mr.. elise calls atten-
tion to the order from a large firm for
25 capable men for work in foreign
countries. Such men will probably be
employed as statesmen in exporting
business. 1t is stated.
The department Office is not only
sending men direct to specific positions,
but 1t is referring others to employers
who will select their own STATS from
those who present themselves This
week the Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget
Sound Railroad company sent in an
order for 100 linemen to work on the
Of that road. Machinists,
boilermakers. steel workers and the
like are in especial demand. as are
clerical workers and salespeople.
Shipyards throughout the northwest
are calling for men, skilled and other
wise. and hundreds of men released
from the service will undoubtedly And
employment In these yards. Farm help
is in heavy demand according to Mr.
elise, but this and some other classes
of labor are sent to the offices of the
department of labor in the cities
through which the calls come.
Many Camp Lewis men have indicated
a desire to remain in this section Of
the country until after the holidays and
they may earn their way. in case they
are discharged before Christmas, by
doing extra work in the large stores
where Christmas rush trade has already
started. Seattle and Tacoma stores
want several hundred clerks for the
holiday season and from this supply Of
extra help they will select capable
workers as members Of the permanent
sales STATS. the employers have told
Mr.. elise.
Thus far Washington is the only
state directly supplied through the
branch ONCE here. 1t is understood
however. that Oregon will soon be rep
resented by department OF labor off,
cial. Oregon and California m@u who
desire work in their home states, how
ever, are sent direct to the Offices OF
the department in the city Of their
choice. The same m athod is employed
in supplying labor in Other western
states.
Several registered pharmacists are
wanted by northwestern druggists, the
records in the office show. Engineers
and other professionals are in almost
equal demand. Questioned as to labor
in the northwest and else
where in the western states, Mr. elise
said
From present indications there will
be more positions to fill than there will
be men to fill them and Just now a
discharged soldier. IL he is properly
trained IN his special inc. can almost
pick his own employment. The office
is for the free use of the men vino are
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06
World War Hero
Memorials

with correct insignia Of different
arms of service. Many beautiful de-
signs individuals or committees are
invited to avail themselves of our cpe-
cial service
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06
CONTRACTS NOT CANCELLED.
Work just Held in Allegiance. Ship.
ping Board Member Says.

Washington.-Al t h ough state
ments to the contrary have eman-
ated from the emergency-feet corpo-
ration at Philadelphia, Commissions
or Page, of the shipping board, told
delegation of Pacific Northwestern
business men here this week that no
wooden ship contracts in the Pacific
Northwest had been cancelled.
ship contracts had been cancelled
ard that some contracts in the Pa
ciiic Northwest, where ships had not
yet been laid down on the ways were
being held in allegiance, but had not
been cancelled
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06

Trustees of the Chamber of Com
Peters chairman of special COM
mittee which will have charge of the
listing of acre tracts in this county
suitable for settlement under the
plan of the Washington State Land
Settlement association and the gen.
eral plan approved by Secretary or
the Interior Lane.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06

Here is q do.
tailed map Of the
allies mortgage on
Germany. IC is the
line where Foe b
will stop his troops
until Germany signs
the peace papers
which the allies will
dictate. 1t means
t h a t the war Is
moved over into
Germany. and. IL
further fighting Is
necessary. 1t will be
in Hun villages.
The shaded ca
shows German ter.
ritory, with bridge.
heads across the
Rhine, which will
be occupied. France
and Belgium are
free from the oan
mons roar.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06
WHY PRESIDENT WILSON IS GOING
TO PEACE CONFERENCE

of Reasons and Purposes for His Attendance
Peace Conference Given by the Nations Chief
His Annual Message Delivered Congress Last Monday
Goes Ito Play My Full Part in Making Good What They
Americas Soldiers and Sailors) Gave Their
Obtain to Translate Into
America Has Striven.'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06

a membership campaign is to be
conducted by the elocal Chamber o.
Commerce soon and in preparation
for it the trustees have appointed
George d. Prigmore chairman of the
special committee which will handle
If
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06

leaving camp and We are atteInI ting to
corporate with th"m in every way to
insure their prosperity in the imme-
diate future or until they hate read
justed themselves to civilian life and
work
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-06

The Thurston County Parent
Teacher Association is to hold an all
day meeting at the Lacey school
house Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
WOULD DIVIDE EXCESS
PROFIT TAX PAYMENTS
Representative McFadden Of
fers Bill Providing for Four
1nstallments
BY a Std0 Correspondent
WASHINGTON Narcr 6


Provision for the payment of excess
protts taxes, which Will amount TO
nearly Si,OOO,OO0 900 in four equal pay-
ments' the first on June o, and the last
on December Is, instead of the payment
or all on the first date. ms now pro-
Nlded, Is made In a bill introduced IN
the House today by Representative Louis
:, McFadden, of Pennsylvania. In cX-
planning the bill, McFadden said
'lnasmuch as thcatotal taxes due and
payable this year on June IL amount
TO more than 5000, 900 0OO, and the de-
Vands of the Treasury between now and
July are going to be very heavy, owing
10 the payment for the temporary Treas
ury certificates, together with the sale
of additional Liberty Bonds, scheduled
for April &, this burden Of having to
pay this whole amount. including the
excess war profit taxes on June %, is
considerable of Il problem. and is causing
great anxiety in financial and business
circles. IL is engaging the attention
of the Secretary of the Treasury and
the Federal Reserve Board and banks
generally as to how this payment is
going to be made without disturbing
an already oVcrburdenCd financial sys-
tenn.
owing to the increased cost of raw
materials, increased operating expenses
generally Of tho industries of the Coun-
try who have these taxes to pay, thus
requiring additional capital investments,
and Notwithstanding the fact that their
earnings are large because OF the in
creased profits due To war productions
the fact remains that many of these con-
Germs will have TO borrow money to make
this payment Of excess profits tax.
"rhs bill Is intended to relieve not
only these institutions from this heavy
burden, but to spread the payment out
over period Of time. so that it will
not entail amy particular financial hard
ship or furry oCcasioned by the full pay
ment on June 10.
There has been much discussion as
to the payment of this tax on June Is,
and in many circles the prediction has
been made that in order to make this
payment, the Federal Reserve banks
would have to rcdlscount the commercial
paper from the industries Of the coun-
try to about the full extent - the tax
payment. nearly $4,000, 100000.
This bill affords general relief not
only to the industries of the country in
the payment of this large amount Of
taxes, but to the Federal Reserve banks
and to the Treasury Department, and
will greatly facilitate and make much
easier the financial transactions of the
Government. incident to tho sale and
settlement for the next Liberty Bond
loan"
The four dates for payment are set
at June IL, August Is, october Is. and
December 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
REFUSE $3.50 GAS PLEA
Jersey Utility Members Reject Sea
Isle Company's Increase Plan

TRENTON. March 6.--Holding that
$3.50 n thousand cubic feet Is an unreal
sonable price for gas, the Public IT'LL
ity Commission dismissed a petition
of the Seashore Gas Company. of Sea
Isle City. asking permission to add So
to its present rate of Sl.50 a thousand
feet. The board announced, however.
that 1t will permit an increase to s2.10,
subject to a discount of ten cents thou
sand for payments within ten days.
The gas company gave notice last
October of its intention to discontinue
business. This the Utility Commission
refused to sanction, but on February 6
the company failed to supply gas, though
1t resumed service shortly afterward
About two weeks ago the company APP
piled for a receiver. but the proceedings
were held up by the court pending ap.
plication to the board for permission
to increase its rates sufficiently to con-
tinue operation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
JOHN G. HORNER DIES;
WAS FORMER JUDGE
Well-Known Lawyer and Poll
tician Succumbs to Meningitis
at Moorestown, N. j., Home

John g. Horner, former Judge, Assem-
blyman and state Senator and past ma
tonal president of the Patriotic order
sons or America. died this morning of
meningitis at his home. at Moorestown,
NJ De- after three weeks illness.
Mr., Horner. who was forty-flye years
oId' was a leading member of the
burlington and Camden County bar. He
was born In Pennsville the son of the
late Judge Asa =. Horner. After n pub-
llc and preparatory school educati
ne studied law at the University of
PENNSYLVANIA. being a classmate of lind
ley NJ. Garrison former Secretary of
war He was graduated in 1898 and
admitted to the bar in 1895. In 1899
he entered into law partnership with
former Judge Lewis Starr, Of Salem
County.
Mr.. Horner was elected tc, the New
Jersey Assembly on the Republican
ticket In 1901. 1902 and 1903 and was
elected State Senator for 1904-06. In
1907 he was appointed Judge of the
Common Pleas Court of Burlington
County, serving until 1914, when he re-
sumed the practice OF law. He was q
member OF the Union League and prem
inent in fratcrnal circles. lie is sur
yiNed by widow. Emily, daughter of
irving Mcguire, secretary of the state
Board of Assessors.
The funeral will be held Saturday at
: y. M, with services at the home on
Camden avenue and burial In Harleigh
Cemetery. Camden.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
SURE HE SANK U-BOAT,
BUT CAN'T PROVE 1T
Oil Tanker's Skipper Regretful
Rather Than Proud Over
Maritime Exploit

NEW YORK March 6.--The skipper
Of the Trinidadan. an oil tanker former
ly owned by the Gulf Refining Company,
now plying to England for the English
Government. told story yesterday on
arrival at an Atlantic port of Il pcrilous
combat with q submarine off the coast
of Ireland, which ended by the tanker
running over the German craft. The
skipper fully believes the submarine
was sunk and hts greatest regret Is
that he could not bring back n trophy.
"Therc'd be n thousand pounds in it
for me II I could have picked up n
piece Of deck wreckage." he said. Some
experts for the British Government eX-
amined the hull of the Trinidadian when
we got into the Clyde and they found
the marks that convinced them of the
collision. II wasn't enough for the Brit
ish naval officer. however. and l lost the
reward"
The captains tones were very regret
ful He felt that he had had one bit
of maritime adventure for which he
would get no mention and which very
probably would not be believed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
MEDICAL MEN HAD DIRE
EXPERIENCE AT FRONT
Reach an American Port Suffering
From Shell Shock and Almost
Miraculous Escape From Death

AN AMERICAN PORT. March C
First Lieutenants q :. Condit and H.
". Young. the first "a member of the
medical reserve corps. and the second
of the medical corps OF the regular army
arrived at this port today after q nerve
racking experience on the western front
Lieutenant Young, who halls from Nc
Kenra. Va, was in an ambulance which
was blown to pieces November 80 by II
German shelf at Pennington crossroads.
a short distance from the NprcS front.
one of the occupants of the ambulance
was killed and another mortally wound
ed. but Lieutenant Young, who was
thrown high in the air. escaped with Il
small fracture Of the skull.
Lieutenant Condit, whose home is at
Warren, Pa, Is suffering from shell
shock and overwork, and was ordered
home by his SuperiOrs.