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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-17
COAL SAVING
PLAN MAKES
100000 IDLE
Large Number Thrown Out
of Work By Order Pay
Help, Employers Urged.

Chicago. Jan. 17-Nearly 4O0,-
900 workers in the Chicago indus
trial district are affected by the
order of the national fuel admins
traitor. This number will be large
ly augmented by the 10 holiday
Mondays by employees Of stores,
theatres and other business con.
Germs. Fully 100000 workers
will not labor on these days. The
} number of manufacturing plants in
the Chicago district which will
shut down in compliance with the
order to conserve coal, Is $3.50.
While the national order Is re-
garded as too drastic as applying
to Illinois, the fuel officials here
at once sent word to Washington
pledging cooperation.
'The fuel emergency in Illinois is
not quite as critical as would warrant
this ORDER" Fuel Administrator John
f. Williams said. Il hope it can be
modified to four days and I believe
that would cover the states actual
needs"
When news Of the order was re-
ceived here more than one hundred
manufacturers and prominent bust
ness men were in attendance at a
meeting at which State Fuel Admin
istrator Williams presided. The fol-
lowing resolution, proposed by Sam
uel Hastings, president of the Illinois
, Manufacturers association was unani-
mously adopted by the meeting and
ordered sent to Washington:
I'VE express our regret Of the nee
essity Of this action and respectfully
extend our cheerful cooperation and
whole-hearted compliance as a pat
riotic duty"
5000 State Plants Close.
Outside of the Chicago district, It is
estimated 1900 plants employing 100,-
600 men will be closed throughout the
state as the result of the order. Many
of the downstate factories have gov
eminent orders under way.
Fifty thousand employees in the re-
tail dry goods trade in Chicago will
be affected by the closing of depart
| ment stores on each Monday for ten
weeks. Thirty thousand of this num-
Der are employees Of State street de-
partment stores.
Pay Men, Urges Williams.
Then the fuel administrator offered
this suggestion:
Il hope that in this period of en-
forced idleness employers will take
s0to 4 ,o;r
at least give them part pay. l believe
such action will stimulate production u
Il have been discussing this with
business men for a month";" said DR.
Garfield. "If companies fail to pay
! wages for these idle days, they will
not be doing their part"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-17
BRITISH RAID FOE.

London. JAM live carried out
q successful raid last night north of
st. Quentin" the war office announc-
es. "The enemy's artillery was active
In the Ypres sector. Otherwise, there
is nothing to report"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-17
0ROMR, ONLY FIRECRACKER.

An Atlantic Port. Jan. 17.-Naval
officials today announced that the tube
resembling a bomb found at the navy
yard yesterday had proved to be .
giant firecracker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-17

FAMILY FLEE
FROM RUSSIA

London, Jan. II. - Nicholas
RomanOff, the former emperor
and his family have escaped from
their prison near. TObOlsk, 1t Is re-
ported in PetrOgrad, according to
q Reuter- dispatch from the Rus.
STA capital. The report, the dis.
patch adds, lacks confirmation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-17
LUMBERMEN ELECT IOWAN.

Minneapolis. Jan. IF. J. Ward,
Clinton. Iowa, was elected president
and l. R. Goodridge. Minneapolis,
vice president, at the close OF the 2aih
annual convention of the Northwest
ern Lumbermen's association today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-17
PREMIER,S SON T0rA

Liverpool. Jan. 1.-THE Post says
that Major Richard Lloyd George, son
OF the premier. will 90 to America with
Earl Reading, high commissioner to
the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-17
u-bOAT men
REBEL; Navy
JOINS MOVE
Slows Deep Unrest Among
Kaiser's Seamen-38
Officers are Killed.

London, Jan. ia mutiny
among submarine crews at the
German naval base of kiel on Jan.
Z, Is reported in an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Geneva.
Thirty.eight officers are said to
have been killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-17

Bureau Of Calculations
The herald., 1918-06-06
Fidelity Tire & Rubber Co.
7is ST. CHARLES ST. NEW ORLEANS, Ii
Phone Main 40
Mere Men.

More than 1900 years agO-perhaps
on the day. let US say, that Charlie
magne died-a great red cedar tree
fell in the forests of what is now Can
ada. Today from the PROSTATE tiank
sound red cedar shingles are being
cut for the dwellings OF mere man
and red cedar shingles outlive, in their
usefulness, the oldest of men, observes
a writer. Straddling the fallen giant
are the stumps of three other cedars,
charred by ages of forest fires, but
marked with the rings which proclaim
their fifteen centuries of growth. AS
for the age of the tree which fell with
the passing Of Charlemagne, that is
mere neutrality-suspicious. it was a
Seeding when ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS was
rebuilding Babylon. At any rate, its
shingles, nailed to your roof today,
will no sheltering your grandsons
when our own dust, perhaps, is be-
ing bio IN about the world.
The herald., 1918-06-06
SHIP CHANDELIERS.

Alsina Co.. Ltd, Ship Chandler and
Fancy Groceries. Wines and Liquors. Tele-
phone Hemlock l045 1913 to 1917 Decatur St
The herald., 1918-06-06
Beuinpinu of Shipbuildinu.

The first buoy was several logs
dashed together and anchored by a
stone. Man was just venturing upon
the waters. Rats ready made by ma
ture were bestowed upon him in the
jetSam of the storm. Man built better
and better RATS. His old ones an
chOred by rartan-held boulders came to
mark his landing place and home.
Whence came the habit of harbOr
buoys.
The herald., 1918-06-06
Reporters Have Limitations.

The average police reporter knows
his limitations and never attempts to
write up swell wedding. If you are
going to commit suicide or murder send
for the police reporter, but If you are
going to get married please call up the
society reporter.-Atrbison Globe.
The herald., 1918-06-06
Lost and Found

On Sunday, a white Spitz poodle, license
No. VI. Reward if returned to ii. Il.
eufloeh, chief band master, L. 5. n. 419
Paterson street. 1t.
The herald., 1918-06-06
Ingrowing Toenail.

The best way to treat an ingrowing
toenail is to cut little "V" in the enc
of the nail. The sides of the nail may
then be pried up and kept from digging
into the flesh by a little wad Of alb
sorbent cotton. This will soon correct
the ingrowing tendency.
The herald., 1918-06-06
To Revive Corks,

After corks have been used while
they sometimes become so compressed
that the contents of the bottle leak out.
This may be remedied by putting the
corks In boiling water and leaving
them until the water cools.
The herald., 1918-06-06
Her Great Fault.

"Would you call Mrs. Gowitt a good
conversatiOnalistw "Yes, and no.
She makes you think of lot of things
to say, but she talks so necessarily
you don't get chance to say them
Boston Transcript.
The herald., 1918-06-06
,uSsPELLED WORD.

word "brother" in the ad. of
Tne c.otes was misspelled in our
5 a nc Those to receive the
bst candies are, Miss Hazel Ket-
n lsom' 4S5 vallette ST. Miss c. Es-
thnni, 500 Pacific Ave, and Miss
Snesi peardon, 326 Pacific Ave.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

When making a boiled pudding be
sure that the vessel is full to the top.
II there is any space. wster will get in
and the pudding will get heavy
A paper flle book Is a good thing In
which 10 keep paper patterns. Filed
according 10 letters and nat. they will
be easily found and kept In good condi-
ton.
The vinegar in which pickles have
been preserved can be used over and
over again for the purpose.
A bit OF butter put into the top OF
the apples before they are baked viii
give them a richer flavor.
Old carpets and old clothes, convert
ed into rugs, are worth more than
when sold % the rsgmsn
Food put into the oven 10 warm is
often forgotten and goes 10 waste To
avoid this set the alarm clock.
II you have gay painted furniture In
a bedroom be sure 10 have the back
ground Of a soft neutral tint.
Cotton crepe is a good material for
chlldren's underwear, because IL does
not require careful laundering.
To insure smooth cornsiarch pudding
you must stir the cornstarch and milk
constantly while they are cooking.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
Wilmington BOY
GETS TASTE OF GAS
John E. Slavin in Letter to
His Mother Tells of
Experience
NOW RECOVERING
IN BASE HOSPITAL

That being "gassed" is about as un-
pleasant a sensation as a soldier can
experience on the battle neld in France
is attested by John F. slavln, Company
c. 23rd Infantry. American Expedition
airy Forces, in a letter 10 his mother.
Mrs. Annie slavin, No. 5O7 Pine street
Private Slavin was gassed several weeks
ago in battle and now is recovering in
base hospital and IN his letter vividly
describes his experience. His letter
dated July 4. which was received only
yesterday. follows:
Il thought / would write and let
you know that ] am not well. got
little taste OF gas about ten days ago
and / am In the hospital just now Il is
pretty bad stuff. My eyes were closed
for three days and / could not see
thlng-just the same as being blind
y slept with a gas shell on the side
Of me. / and another soldier were
sleeping in a little dugout when they
st9rted shelllng and they were hitting
close by US Finally one came right
In the dugout We had our gas masks
on lying In the dugout and had our
heads leaning against the back. when
the shell hit the back Of the dugout.
Il Just threw us ahead a little. u was
only half a shell and had a little gas
left in It when they took 70 out We
did not know u was in there until the
other fellow was with felt a big
lump underneath the blankets and
then we got out.
II got one bad burn on the body. but
don't you get a bit worried as ! am
getting well.
You know that gas Is bad. Every
thing eat, no matter what It Is.
can't get any taste out OF IL. II all
tastes the same. even water and coffee
Water was something flerce when
dunk II.
q have got one gold service stripe
and will get another one soon. We get
one every six months.
From Your son. JOHN 2. SLANIN.
GO. c. 23d Infantry, A. Z. F., France
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
BY WILLIAM PHILIP sIMIs.

United Press SIAN correspondent.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE. Aug. 6-Crown Prince Rup-
prechts readiustment Of his line, es-
specially abandonment OF the plateau
west OF the Avre from Montdldier to
the confluence Of the Luce is very sig
nlflcant as the plateau gave observation
OF the entire valley Of the Noye and the
Amiens- Paris railway threading it.
There Is gunnre in certain areas, par
ticularly In the Givenchy region north
OF the La Bassee Canal where German
artillery is active probably covering q
further retirement Thousands OF gas
shells were thrown into 81. Nenant
yesterday and the Ypres. Fletre and
Hinges sectors and the back areas were
shelled
British patrols continue extremely
busy. Likewise, British artillery is har-
RAISING German communications every
where. This front appears TO be in
creasingly uncomfortable for the
Boches. prisoners declaring numerous
positions have been considered unten-
able.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
new YORK CHICAGO
AIR MAIL NEXT
Route Will Cut in Half
the Time Between
Two Cities
100 MILES AN HOUR
PLANES OVER CITY
BY the United Press.


WASHINGTON. Aug. 6.-Extension OF
the air mail service from New York
to Chicago is being considered by the
Postofilce Department. 1t was officially
announced today This route would
cut the time between these two cities
in half and would bring the Pacific
Coast i2 hours closer TO New York and
the Atlantic seaporis.
The department has been besieged
with proposals to operate routes in
other sections but at this time they
are receiving but little attention.
Six additional planes for the air mail
service between Washington and New
York will today be inspected at the
plant Of the Standard Aero Corporation
Elizabeth, y. j.. by representatives or
the Postofllce Department. The speci-
fcations Of these planes call for a
speed Of 100 miles an hour, a climbing
capacity Of 5000 feet In 10 minutes
with a capacity Of 300 pounds Of mall.
Within the next week, possibly oy
August 10. the Postofilce Department
will assume full control or the ar
mail service relieving the War Depart
ment Of the duty.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
E. ]. BUCHER DEAD
At AGE OF So YEARS
Well Known Citizen, Born
in Alsace, Succumbs After
5 Day Illness
SURVIVED BY
LARGE FAMILY

Emile Josue Bucher, we'll known and
respected citizen, died this morning at
his home. No. i7O5 Rodney street. after
five days illness. He was the oldest
French born citizen OF Wilmington and
undoubtedly OF the State.
Mr.. Bucher was born in Mulhouse,
Alsaaoe. France, in 1882. and came TO
this country at the age OF 20 years. His
first few years in this country were
spent in Philadelphia, coming 70 VIII
mington in 1854, since which time he
has continuously resided here with the
exception Of six years in Denver.
In 1861 Mr.. Bucher and Miss Lucie
Catherine Jacquot, who was born in
Rambervillers, Lorraine, France. were
married and who survives him. To this
union were born eight children, flve
BOYS and three girls OF whom the fol-
lowing are living: Albert Pierre. Mrs.
J. Z. Mills, Mrs Leroy w. Hickman.
OF this city; Henri Edouard Of Willow
Grove. Pa, and the Rev. Victor Bucher
OF Pleasantville, Pa, who were with
him at his death Miss Alice ] Bucher
died eight years ago and Emile z.
buIiAtI Hltu tNut efot7 n@N
Mr. Bucher joined Hanover Presby-
terian Church in 1874. He was a man
Of big heart and befriended many who
came to him for assistance.
Mr.. Bucher was a great lover Of na-
ture and many will remember him as
an enthusiastic fisherman and hunter
Both he and his wife have closely fol-
lowed the war news and are eagerly
anxious TO hear Of the success Of the
Allies.
Mr.. Bucher has left a most remark
able war garden. which shows the won
derful vigor Of man in his eighty
seventh year
He was a mqmber OF the following
fraternal organizations lafayette
Lodge, a. F. and A. NJ; X. OF p, snd
Red Men. He was the oldest Odd Fell
low IN the State. having been a member
OF Hope Lodge since 1851.
Funeral services VIII be held at HIS
residence on Thursday afternoon at 1
O'Clock with private lnterment in River
vleS cemetery,
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
FASHIONS AND FADs.
Hens are very deep.

Hens are very deep.
Yellow red trims serge suits.
Beige Is combined with brick red.
Taffetas are trimmed with straw
braid.
silk sweaters are replacing wcolen
ones.
There is widespread revival Of
fringe
Huge pearl buttons are used as trim
ming.
satin is in favor for both capes and
coats.
The best bandeaux have a plain Nat
finish.
The airplans shape Of hat has reap
pesred.
summer evening wraps are edged
with fringe
Tailor hats may be made entirely OF
orgsndy.
Novelty skirts are used for sports
skirts.
White serge suits are trimmed with
yellow kid.
Belted coats are foremost in FISH
ions world
Black satin and gray crepe de chine
make a pretty frock.
You can wear almost any style OF
glrdle and be fashionable.
A new rough Swiss straw appears
among the latest hats.
Tailored blue serge Is standard
style for little children's coats.
Wool Jersey with a velour face Is
one Of the new French fabrics.
Collars In plain fllet crochet, without
/ design, are very smart.
Most wash skirts are simply shirred
| OF pleated at the waistline.
There are vague whispers OF new
silhouette for the fall frock.
In the newest ribbon bags plain am
figured ribbons are combined.
Jet Is the smartest trimming for Tn
fashionable bls,k dinner gown.
Fine voile dresses should be wor
over a princess slip Of China silk -.
Sleeveless pongee vests are takin
the place OF the sleeveless sweater.
Fluted rufles on collars and cuffs O
white organdie are a pretty touch.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
KEEPING TAB ON
WORK SLACKERS
Three Before Court Today
Charged With Violating
Work or Fight Law
ONE, HOWEVER, SAYS
HE is ON THE JOB

That the State Council Of Defense has
an eye on men who slack at their re-
ulilrod toll Is evidenced by the fact
that three more men were arraigned
before Deputy Judge Hellinss, in Mu-
niclpal Court today, charged with vio-
latlng an order OF the Council Of De-
fense.
Thomas J. Early was the frst man
VI. f. Ross Farra, labor inspector,
told the court that Early had been
given a letter at this own request and
sent TO the dupont Company. His
wages were 10 range from $50 10 si05
a month, according 10 Mr.. Farra.
Early Is alleged to have failed TO re-
port 10 the company 10 which he was
sent. according to a letter sent to Mr..
Farra by the developing department
OF the dupont Company. Early told
the court that he had applied at the
dupont Company for work, but he was
unable 10 see the proper officials. On
the strength Of his statement the charge
was continued until tomorrow.
When Arthur Elliott was arralgned,
Christopher L. Ward, director OF the
Work OF Fight Bureau, told the court
that Elllott's case was the most ditil-
his present ONCE. He showed more
leniency toward Elliott, because he has
a wife and family, than In any other
caset hus far. He said Elliott came 70
him sometime ago and requested that
ne be given letter by which he could
procure work at the American Car and
Foundry Company. He was accom-
modated. according 10 Mr.. Wards
testimony. In a few days said the
switness. the accused came to me ana
said that he wanted 20 work for the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction
Company. l gave him a letter and
sent him 10 the company. Before long
Harry II. Geiger superintendent OF
TRANSFORMATION for the traction com
pany. reported TO me that he did not
care for Ellott's services. Elliott then
asked me TO get him placed with the
City Water Department. as the work
in that department paid As cents an
hour. Again helped him out ana got
him a position. was surprised Wheh
the Water Department. Informed me
that Elliott had not reported for work
While Deputy Judge Hellings was
announcing that Elliott would be held
for the Court OF General Sessions IN
81 600 bail. Elliott broke In with Il am
now working at the Harlan plant, your
honor"
pafl KalmOnewski was dismissed
when he was arraigned at the request
of Assistant City Solicitor Malloy' VINO
told the court that the accused nad
been working He had been PROVIDED
with work at one plant at his own re-
ouest. but switched TO another and
has been working there ever since. MT.
Nslloy told the court that he thought
the prisoner did not fully understand
the situation and that he is quite Will
ing 20 work.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
ENGLAND THRILLED
WITH GEORGES SPEECH
BY The United Press.

BY Inc lnlted fress-
LONDON, Aug. 6.-London morning
newspapers are greatly enthusiastic
over Premier Lloyd Georges message
TO the British people. They are unani-
nous that he struck the keynote OF
the Allied object that Prussianism
must be beaten until II is impossible
for IL TO rise.
The Kaiser told Ambassador Gerard
that Great Britain is an obstinate ma
tL0n." said the Mail she Is all mat
and something more. She Is inspired
In all her obstinsoy with the idea that
| liberty must be secured and that JUS
tice must prevail"
"To stop short Of victory is unthink-
able" said the Times. 1t would com
promise mankind. No halfway deci-
] sion, in President Wilson's word
would be conceivable"
The message is direct appeal q
every principle for which demoorac'
stands" the Express said.
The beast that sank Warilda mus
die" declared the Graphic.
premier Lloyd George says holt
fast because any compromise newt
ably would mean a prospect more aw-
ful still" said the Mirror
Lloyd Georges spirit Is improving
I but he might also have said, We must
make good" said the Post.
Lloyd George has given the watch
word the Telegraph said.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
OFFICIALS INSPECT
HOUSING PROSPECTS

Directors Of the Street and Sewer
Department. accompanied by street
Commissioner Frank W. Pierson and
CITY Engineer Edgar VI. Hopes, Jr.,
following their meeting this morning.
viewed the housing development OF the
dupont Company. at Wawaset Park,
and the housing project Of the United
states Shipping Board, at Front and
Union streets. On the way the oflcers
Inspected the work that has been com
menced in the moving in Of the curb
for the widening Of Delaware avenue
and considered other matters in con-
nection with the widening Of the street.
No new business Of consequence
came before the directors at their
meeting this morning While the mat
ter OF awarding the contract for the
widening Of Delaware avenue was men
toned, no action was taken.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
TRYING TO HEAD OFF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Bv The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug 6.-Steps TO head
of the threatened walkout Of telegraph
operators throughout the United states
are being formulated today by Post
master-General Burleson and Wire Di-
rector Lewis. Until President konen-
kamp Of the telegraphers' union, com
pletes conferences with Burleson sched-
uled 10 begin tomorrow nothing definite
can be announced as to the decision.
Recognition Of the right TO organize
and acceptance OF the principle Of col
lective bargaining which they are de-
mandlng will he sanctioned by the
Government, II Is believed. This course
would be in harmony with the previous
decisions Of the war labor policy and
the policies outlined by President
Wilson in creating that body. Mean
while scores OF protests from union
men against alleged discharge Of op-
orators by the Western Union because
OF union afllications are being received
by BurlesOn.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

Corn and milk-fed chickens are
tenderest.
Cakes without butter require a quicb
oven.
No tea-tsble is cor-plete without a
lemon dish.
Plunglng soiled linen into boiling
water will set the stains.
A rag soaked In parafiln makes an
excellent stove pollsher.
Bureau scarfs Of scrim do not soil
easily and are quite pretty.
Fish, boiled in stock instead Of wa
ter. Will ha eva very rich flavor.
Tea, bought in bulk, never has the
fine quality Of tea In packages.
10 pays better 10 buy regular scrub
cloths than 10 use old rags.
Always use tools in cleaning which
absorb rather than scatter the dust.
II there is a lark corner In the room.
try hanging a mirror there; this VIII
carry a great deal OF light into =
corner. ,,
Ink can be removed from linen II
YOU place a thick white blotter under
IL and wash out the ink by means OF
lamp sponge. -
A delicious, simple salad can ne maze
Of sweet peppers, shredded tosetier
with sliced tomatoes and served WIN
French dressing.
n the rollers Of the wringer become
yellow and stained. clean them by run,
bine the rollers with a cloth saturateu
When a mans winter suit Is put
ayvav for the summer, great care
should be taken that there are no
matches in the pockets.
Nosduito netting In several thiskness-
es ls said 10 make good wash cloths
baked beans will be more digestiDle
~ 4 tesspoonful OF ginger Is put INTO
them. A.
scrambled eggs. The flavor VIII De very
good -,.. ,.o
desired. they can be lined with shaker
flannel. -.
n is good idea to keep one pint
lar lust for melting chocolate then
no chocolate is wasted 49,,
Before frostlng a cake rub niue
flour over the top. The frostine VIII
be less likely TO rub on.
Ammonia water, instead OF soap' loi
cleaning white paint, will clean 1t per-
fectly without dulling.
Black tights, made from mothers olo
stockings, sre good for baby TO wear
when ne creeps a great deal and wash
ing must be saved.
TO clean a room OF mosquitoes put
half a teaspoonful OF oil Of lavender
In a cup Of boiling water. No mos
quito can endure II.
Paint brushes that are hard and dry
will soften II put into vinegar and al
lowed 10 simmer for ten minutes. Then
wash them in soapsuds.
When children are small they should
be taught the sense OF order. II vii
save time for the mother and troublC
for the children later.