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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
Wednesday Social Club.

Mrs. K. L. HaIIett in her, home
918 Fourteenth street, was the hos
tess yesterday afternoO to the
members OF the Wednesday Social
club. Games of 500 were played
at two tables and winners OF ia
v0rs were Mrs. Henry Arndt and
Mrs. p. J. Zeitler. Mrs Cuykirk.
han OF Philadelphia. who is visit
ing her mother. Mrs. Hun Of South
Rock Island. was guest of the
afternoon. Lunch was served al
the small tables at the conclusion
Of play, and Robert Hallett ente:-
tanned with several piano selec-
ti0ns The club will meet for the
next session with Mrs Henry
Arndt, 1888 Fifteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Stuffprinp- and |, eft Hau6pdDpSG

My sisters son. aged II, shutters
badly. He did not stutter before
he entered school. He seems 10
be strong and healthy, and spends
all his spare time outdoors. He is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
RREAkEAST

BREAkE'AS1.
Sliced Bananas Top MILK
Curried Eggs Rye Toast
Coffee
NCHEON.
Cheese Souffle Baked Potatoes
Fruit Salad
Cornmeal Waters
DINNER
Boiled Fish Tartare Sauce
Riced Potatoes Dandelion Greens
Nodded Rice Pudding
Creamy Sauce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
SOCIAL EVENTS

church. the members spending
busy afternoon with sewing. Lunch
was served by a committee from the
society
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
Aid Society Meets at Church.

Ladies Aid society of the Sec
ond Christian church was enter
tanned yesterday afternoon at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

and Mrs. E. B. Lowry gave a read
ing on Railway Welfare Work b.
the Japanese" The report of
presbytery held last week at
Princeton prepared by Mrs. c. A.
SchoesseI was read by Miss Rosa
bel Stewart. Mrs. II. A. eleven
slime read a story "Neesima' and
Mrs. =. +. ClarksOn paid a tribute
to the late Miss Fanny Cleland,
whose death occurred in Korea.
The program ended with prayer by
Mrs. Robert Lee. The band adopt
ed resolutions on the death Of
Miss Cleland, who had long been
a member OF the society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
The Table,

ut i
DandeliOn Salad-After thorough
Iy washing young dandelion green's
place them in a chopping bowl and
chop fine Salt heavily and add a
little water; let stand two hours.
then squeeze out the water. Dress
ing for salad: Put butter or drip
pings in frying pan, add -four and
water just like you were making
gravy, add sugar. pepper and vine
gar to taste. Barley flour can be
used for the dressing. If a little
sour cream is added to the dress
ing it is improved. Mix dressing
through dandelion greens and COW
er with a sliced hard-boiled egg.
Fruit Salad in Apple Shells
Take good looking apples tany
color of medium size; cut off a
good piece from top of each, re-
move the hearts. Chop together
apple hearts, pineapple, grapefruit
and a few cherries; add a little
lemon juice, also little grapefruit
Juice. Other fruits may be used
and little grated cocoanut sprinkled
on all Sweeten all with powdered
sugar. fill apples and serve on let
tuce leaves or any desirable way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
White Shrine Par.y

Vashti shrine No. % will give its
sixth dancing party in honor of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I have a
great deal of trouble with my eyes
l have had my glasses fitted by the
best ocul:sts and still 1 am unable
to even look at magazine or do
any close work without having my
eyes hurt l am q years old. What
would you advise? MOLLY.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
!. C. Dahlrnan Slated
For $500 Posihion,-
Late Political Rumor

Democratic politicians have re-
ceived information which they inter-
pret 10 mean that James c. Dahlman,
formerly mayor, may be appointed to
federal position which carries
salary greater than that paid to the
postmaster of Omaha.
One of these duma leaders, who
claims to receive his information
straight from headquarters, asserted
that the salary is $500, and that the
position is one that recently was crc-
ated.
Mr.. Dahlman has been away for
several weeks, his itinerary taking
him to Chicago and to the southland.
where he met several democrats who
stand high in the national councils Of
the party. 1t was further stated that
the itinerary included Washington.
ID. c.
The mayors friends are urging
that his service for the party in Ne
braska entities him to consideration
at this time. when he finds himself
out Of office.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
TURKISH SULTAN,
MOnAMMEO Wis
REPORTED DEAD
Ottoman Ruler Succeeded to
ConstantinopIe Throne When
Brother Was Dethroned
in 1909.
BY Associated Press.

Amsterdam July 4.-Moiamned
", sultan OF fTurkey, died at o'clock
last night, says Constantinople dis
patch received here today by way Of
Vienna.
Mohammed V was born November
5, 1874. the son of Sultan Abdul
Medjid, and succeed to the throne
April 27. 1909, on the deposition OF
his elder brother, Abdul Hanid II.
The star Of Mohammed V became
ascendant at the downfall of the
Kiainil ministry. He was elevated to
the throne by the young Turks.
The issues that caused the revolt
ton were recited in ukase which
was read by the revolutionary ma
tional assembly. which met behind
closed doors in the Yildiz palace,
where Abdul Hamid was prisoner of
the revolution. The ukase recited the
crimes and calamities of the reign Of
Abdul Hamid, including the mas
sacres, corruption, and the destruc-
ton of the sacred books. The ques-
ton was then submitted to the as
sembly whether he should be deposed
or should voluntarily abdicate.
Begs for His Life.
Abdul -Hamid begged that the life
Of himself and his children be spared,
and that he might be sent to the
Cheragen palace. He was placed,
however, on a special train with his
harem and taken TO Saloniki where
he was confined under guard at Villa
Allatini. .
Meanwhile the deputies waited on
his brother. Reshad Effendi, and in
formed him that he, had succeeded,
and he mounted the throne, and
while guns were being fired to salute
him, Abdul Hamid was being inform
ed of his deposition. 81,
Mohammed v Immediately en-
trusted the reorganization Of the new
Turkish army to officers named by
Germany and subjected himself to the
influence of German advisors. He
made concessions to the German EN-
pire to further the Berlin-to-Teheran
railroad and Kaiser Wilhelm shortly
sfterward paid him visit.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
HERE
SAFE, SANE,
, AIR Rl0IIC
Celebration Of Holiday Marked
by Absence Of Fireworks, But ,
Depth Of Feeling by
Every Citizen.

The glorious Fourth was celebrated
in Omaha yesterday as it has never
been celebrated before. Not by the
explosion of fireworks was the Fourth
of July, 1918, made memorable, but
by the solemn, united, serious COM
memoration of this l42d anniversary
Of our liberty,
With 100000 Americans in France
facing the great struggle and millions
more to 60, the American people are
in serious mood. And Omahans re-
fected exactly this spirit yesterday.
Of course, they INDUCED in the
usual pastimes in the amusement
parks and they carried great baskets
of eatables out to the various parks
and made merry there. But in nearly
every group there was vacant place,
represented perhaps by the service
star button worn by father or mother
or wife.
Wait for Rain to Stop.
Rain which fell briskly for time
in the afternoon failed to interfere
much with the pleasures of the day.
Folks got under cover and waited for
it to stop, which it did by 6 o'clock
and the sun came out, drying things
off nicely so that the patriotic exer-
cises could be held as scheduled in
the parks at 7:30 o'clock.
These exercises were Uniform in
program and were held in Miller, Riv-
erview, Elmwood, Mandan, Krug,
Hanscom, Fontenelle and Kountze
parks. The principal feature of each
program was patriotic address by
an American citizen of foreign birth.
There was also all address by ma
tive born American in each park. The
audiences in each park Joined in sing
ing The Star Spangled Banner"
Battle Hymn of the Republic" and
America. -....--.-...-- ...-.....'- - ~
AT each park Lincoln's Gettysburg
address was read; also the Declara-
Continued ON Page Three, Column Two.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
j. .S.TONNAGE
PASSES TEN
MILLION MARK
Launching of Nearly 100 Yes
sells Recognized by Officials
iii Words Of Praise for
Shipyards Army.
By Associated Press.

Washington, July 4.-America's
merchant feet, grown to 10,040,65o
gross tons BY the construction of
I,622 new ships OF l,4307o3 tons in
the fiscal year ended June 80, was
augmented today by the unpreee-
dented launching of nearly 100 ships.
The feat of the loyal army of work.
men which made the launchings pos
sible received due recognition from
the highest officials directing the war
activities OF the nation.
Cannot Fail to Win.
1--WE are all comrades in great
cause" declared President Wilson in
a message read today as part of the
launching ceremonies in 76 yards.
From General Pershing came the
thanks of the American fighting men
in Europe for the support of which
the launchings are substantial evil
dencc.
with such backing we cannot fail
to win," asserted the commander OF
the United States army in France.
Chairman Hurley, chief Of the men
CONTINUED on Pago Two, Column Fiveo
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
FIGHTING
CONTINUES near
DELTA D Of PIAvEE I
Italians Attack at Four Points
Along Frontage Of Eight
Miles; Aviators Burn
Enemy's Bridges.
By Associated Press.

Italian Headquarters, July 4.--Thc
fighting that is in progress along the
lower reaches of the Piave is as Sc
we're as was that of last week in this
region. where mud, sand and water
are everywhere underfoot and clumps
of tall-growing grasses are frequent.
At four points the Italians at
tackled the Austrians' position in this
region, along frontage of eight
miles. In this comparatively small
stretch no less than II temporary
bridges thrown across by the Aus
trians were destroyed by airplanes
dropping small barrels of burning oil
upon them. The Italian infantry are
frequently seen a short distance away
calmly waiting while the bridges are
attacked from the air, the troops then
being thrown against the remaining
Austrians, 'H
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
Country Again at War
For It's Own Existence,
Wilson Tells Omahans

men to make their own laws and
choose their own allegiance or else
permit humanity to become the VIC
tim OF ruthless ambition that is de-
termined to destroy what it cannot
master.
Against its threat the liberty
loving people OF the world have risen
and allied themselves. No fear has
deferred them and no bribe of ma
terial well being has held them
back. They have made sacrifices
such as the world has never known
before and their resistance IN the face
OF death and suffering has proved that
the aim which animates the German
effort can never hope TO rule the
spirit of mankind.
Against the horror of military
conquest, against the emptiness of
living in mere bodily contentment
against the desolation of becoming
part of state that kEows neither
truth nor honor, the world has so
revolted that even people long
dominated and suppressed by force
have now begun to stir and arm
themselves.
Centuries of subjugation have not
destroyed the racial aspirations of the
many distant peoples of eastern
Europe, nor have they accepted the
sordid ideals of their political and
military masters. They have survived
the slow prosecutions Of peace as vel.
as the agonies of war and now de-
mand recognition of their just claims
to autonomy and self government.
Representatives Of these nations are
with you today voicing their loyalty
to our ideals and offering their SER
vices to the common cause. ! ask
You, fellow citizens, to unite with
them in making this Independence
Day the first that shall be conse-
Grated to a declaration Of indepen-
dence for all the world"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
German Newspapers
Declare Hospital Ship
f.. Torpedoing Justified

Amsterdam, July 4.-German news
papers either justify the torpedoing
of the hospital ship Llandovery
Castle, or maintain that she was
mined.
The Koelnische Zcitung says it
learns the ship was in the barred
zone and remarks on the "audacity"
of the assertion that the German
commander tried to obliterate traces
of the deed. The Koelnische Volks
Zeitung thinks it is superfluous to re-
produce details of the commanders
conduct as published in England and
regards it as significant that the
vessel carried such a large crew as
l64."
Under the heading "a Shameless
English Lie" the Rheinische West
faelisch Zeitung of Essen contends
that the vessel probably struck a
mine, but even if she was torpedoed,
it was most probably rightly done,
as most oversee hospital ships are
armed
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05

President Wilson sent this stirring
message which was read in each of
the Omaha parks yesterday where
exercises were held. The message
was read by the -Four Minute
Speaker assigned to the various
parks:
"You are met, fellow citizens. to
commemorate the signing of the De-
claration of independence which
marked the awaking of new spirit
in the lives OF nations.
Since the birth OF our republic,
we have seen this spirit grow. We
have heard the demand and watched
the struggle spread and triumph
ameng many peoples. We have come
to regard the right to political liberty
as the common right of mankind
Year after year within .he securi-
ty of our borders, we have continued
to rejoice in the peaceful increase Of
freedom and democracy throughout
the world. And yet. now, suddenly.
we are confronted with menance
which endangers everything that we
have won and everything that the
world has won.
"In all its old insolence, with all its
ancient cruelty and injustice military
autocracy has again armed itself
against the pacific hopes of men.
Having suppressed self government
among its own people by an organiza-
ton maintained in part by falsehood
and treachery, it has set out to i'm
pose Its viii upon its neighbors and
upon us.
"One by one. it has compelled very
civilized nation in the world either
to forego its aspirations or to de-
clare war in their defense. We find
ourselves fighting again for our
national existence. We are face to
face with the necessity OF asserting
anew the fundamental right of free
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05

ly for the great manifestation in honor of In
dependence Day and continued:
Lord Derby, representing England. has
broken an unwritten rule which has lasted
from time immemorial, with respect to an
English ambassador attending the celebration
of our independence. I congratulate him.
congratulate the great country which he rep
resents. 1t is in keeping with the British
spirit of fairness We know now why Eng
land is so great. welcome Lord Derby here
in the name of America"
The audience arose cheering Lord Derby
and shouting for speech. Lord Derby de-
INJURED at first, but the cheers would not
down. Finally he said:
II had always thought that America
meant fair play, ,ibut it is hardly fair to call on
me on such short notice to reply to such an
eloquent tribute as has been paid me by Am
bassador Sharp.
"As in the days of my youth teacher
spanked me, saying You will thank me later
for this, l say now that I wish to thank
America for the best licking we ever got. Il
has done us both lot of good We are CRATE
ful to you because that licking taught us how
to treat our children; it is the reason why we
now have Australia and Canada and even
South Africa fighting beside us today"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05

Today the American boy is willing
to subscribe to the sentiments OF Bret
Harte, who after long and mature
study, said: For ways that are dark
and tricks that are vain, the heathen
Chinee is peculiar"
1t may have been Chinese thrift
or Chinese guile, which helped to
make this more than ordinarily quiet
and sane Fourth of July.
The average American youth, who
is more or less sophisticated, will tell
you that it was neither thrift nor
guile, but plain. outright knavery,
which made the Chinese frecracker
manufacturers "Hooverize" on pow
der this year and adulterated il with
red clay and brick dust.
Kids who purchased Chinese fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
Lieut.. Roselli Of Italy
To Speak at Chamber :
OF Commerce at Noon

1t. Bruno Roselli of the SD in
fantry, Venice brigade, who is in
America at the request of the Italian
government to explain to his coun-
srynen the vital issues of the war,
and who incidentally is aiding this
government in matters pertaining to
the prosecution of the war, will speak
1t noon Friday at the Omaha Cham
1er of Commerce.
Lieutenant Roseili made a Fourth
Of July speech at Fort Dodge Thurs
day, and is recently from San Fran
cisco. He has spoken at many of the
-antonments in the United States and
intends to visit Florence field and
Fort Omaha during his stay here Fri
lay. He will be the guest Of the
Chamber of Commerce while in the
-ity
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
7R0OPSHIP
SINKS TWO "
SUBMARINES
Three U-Boats Destroyed in
v European Waters BY Trans
ports and Two by De-
stroyers of Convoy.
By Associated Press.

An Atlantic Port, July 4.-De-
struction in European waters OF five
German submarines by British trans
ports and by American and British
destroyers, conveying them, was 1e-
scribed by passengers who arrived
here today on an English liner. The
transports. one of which was carry
ing 1000 American soldiers to
Europe, accounted for three Of the u
boats and the destroyers sank The
other two according to the voyagers.
Officers Of the liner confirmed their
stories.
The passengers witnessed the tor
pedoing of the 5,436-ton British
freighter Orissa, which was part of
their convoy, when the fleet was
approximately day out, steaming
west from the British isles. The
Orissa, bound in ballast for the
United States was sent to the bottom
by an unseen submarine. A moment
later, however, an American de-
stroyer in the protecting fleet de-
tected the undersea boat below the
surface and dropped a depth DofnD,
making direct hit. The same eve
ming a U-boat was sighted by the
passenger vessel, whose gunners"sank
it by shell fire.
The other three submarines. we're
destroyed on the eastward t".p Of
another convoy. They said British
transport, with 1000 American troops
aboard rammed submarine which
was revealed with two Others in the
sudden lifting of a heavy fog. Al
most simultaneously with the dis
appearance of the first submarine
beneath the transports bow, the
ships gunners accounted for another
while British destroyer disposed of
the third.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05

Preceding the presidents address,
Felix Streyckmans of Chicago, . ma
tive Belgian and chairman Of the CONF
mittee of foreign nationalities, made
public affirmation of the devotion of
the foreign born to the home Of their
adoption.
United Against Autocracy.
Throughout his address, the logical
sequel to his force without stint or
limit" declaration Of several weeks
ago, the president referred to the
peoples who are fighting against au-
tocracy, stressing thereby the unity
lof purpose which actuates the allied
nations On the other hand he diff
'ferentiated between the people OF
Germany and her rulers as He has
always done, speaking of the isolated,
fricndless group of governments
whose people are fuel in their hands.
A single reference to Russia gave
notice to the world that the United
States still accounts the peoples Of
the youngest democracy as allies.
President Wilson enumerated the OPP
ponents of Germany as peoples Of
many races.
Text Of Speech.
The presidents speech in full was
as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Diplomatic Corps
and My Fellow Citizens:
Il am happy to draw apart with
you to this quiet place Of old coun-
sci in order to speak little of the
meaning of this day of our nations
independence. The place seems very
still and remote. It is as serene and
untouched by the hurry of the world
as it was in those great days long
ago when General Washington was
here and held leisurely conference
with the men who were to be asso-
ciated with him in the creation of
nation. From these gentle slopes
they looked upon the world and saw
it whole. saw it with the light of the
future upon it, saw 1t with modern
eyes and turned away from past
which men of liberated spirits could
no longer endure. It is for that rea-.
son that we cannot feel, even here,
in the immediate presence of this
sacred tomb, that this is place of
death. II was a place of achieve
nlent. A great promise that was
meant for all mankind was here given
plan and reality. The associations by
which we are here surrounded are the
inspiriting associations of that noble
death which is only glorious con.
summation. From this green hill-
side we also ought to be able to see
CONTINUED on Page Two, Column Two)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
NO COMPROMISE IS
WILSON'S ANSWER
TOPEACE FEELERS
Presidents Address at Mount Vernon Logical Sequel To
His "Force Without Stint or Limit Declaration;
Reconsecrates America to Struggle For Clean
ing Military Autocracy From Earth.
By Associated Press.

Washington, July 4-From the shadow Of Washngton's
tomb President Wilson today offered Americas Declaration OF
Independence the people the world with pledge that the
United States and its allies will not sheathe the sword in the
against the central powers until there settled Once for
al for the world what settled for America in 1776.
Foreign born citizens of the United States representing 3S
natonaes who had placed wreahs of palms the tomb in
token of eay the principles laid down by the father Of his
country cried their approval of his words many languages
and then stood with revereny bowed heads while the voice of
John Mccormack spread the hall in the words of The
Star-Spangled Banner"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
i. S. WILL FIGHT until
ALL PEOPL LES ARE FREE
LORD DERBY THANKS u. S.
FOR BEST LICKING" THAT
HIS SzCOUNTRYMEN EVER GOT
By Associated Press.

Paris, July 4.-There was a historic scene
at the luncheon of the American Chamber of
Commerce today when the Earl Of Derby, the
British ambassador, and William G.. Sharp,
American ambassador, clasped hands in cele-
bration Of Americas Independence Day. It
was the first time since the United States be-
came nation that British ambassador had
attended commemoration Of the event.
Even if we had not been allies" said
Lord Derby in commenting on his appear
ance, 81 should have come" ..-~
Judge Walter Berry, who presided at the
luncheon, reiterated Americas determination
to carry on the war to successful termina-
ton, claiming neither annexation nor indem-
nifty. ..s
His reference to the launching of 100000
tons of shipping in America today was re-
ceived with uproarious cheering. "We cele-
brate but we don't loaf" t..:i
When he mentioned the name of Marshal
Joffre, the enthusiasm was such that the mar
shall had to arise and bow repeatedly.
After Judge Berry had read a letter from
General Pershing expressing regret that his
urgent military duties did not permit him to
be present, Gen. Tasker H. Bliss brought
message from the American army.
Ambassador Sharp thanked France brief
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05

crackers to help make a noisy Fourth
of July say the Chinese makers first
faxed the count and gave about 90
per cent of 100 crackers to the pack.
Then about SO per cent of the 90
crackers were camouhaged, stuffed
with brickdust instead Of powder.
About 50 per cent Of the 80 powder
filled crackers had the. asthma and
went off with a sneeze The others
were something nearly iike the old
timers. a paper cap shot in a toy
pistol was 20 millimeter--or cent?
meter gun-whichever it is, by COM
parisop.
Anyhow the Chinese manufacturers
were niggardly with their powder this
year and their punk was punkier than
evef.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-05
American Troops
In Italy Are Speedily
Modified Into Camp

Rome, July 4.-The first contingent
81 American troops to arrive in Italy
has within 48 hours established itself
i, camp The men are sleeping under
heir own tents and feeding from their
own Kitchens.
The rapidity Of The mobilization to
their new quarters has created most
favorable impression. The Americans
are in FIRE spirits and excellent health.
The Red Gross will within a week
establish a complete hospital near the
camp.