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Republican farmer., 1918-05-31

ment of the Emperor of Japan as an honorary field marshal in the British army. He is carrying to the Emperor field marshalPs baton.
 The special mission includes the fol- towing: Captain the Hon. Joseph St. Clalr, master of Sinclair, equerry to Ills Royal Highness; Lieut.. Gen. Sir William Pulteney, K. c. B., K. c. M. G., D. s. O.; Major the Earl of Penn DrcfEe and Montgomery, M. V. O., aide to Gen. Pulteney; Captain F. Bait, quartermaster Third Battalion. Royal Berkshire regiment; and four soldier servants.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
PALMER SEIZES
 COTTON STORES

: New York, May A - A. Mitchell Palmer, Alien Property custodian, an- nounced yesterday through his New York offices that three more groups of corporations involved in the pro gram of supplying cotton to Germany had been taken over as the result of inquiry made earlier in the year by the Bureau of Investigation. Five of the companies in one group have az gregate assets of $4,000,0 ,000 The seizure comprises many millions of dollars worth of cotton in storage in various parts of the country, all of which. the announcement said, had been traced and was at the disposal of the government.
 Of the corporations brought under the ban, according to MT. Pa1mer's statement, the New England Waste LCo-. the American Linters O., the
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
Lively Sendoff
 For New Haveners

New Haven, May 24-A lively send off was given to New Ravens 56o draftees this afternoon on their de- parture for Camp Upton. It was the largest single contingent to be sent away from here, and during the as- sembling on the Central green and along the streets to the station the enthusiasm was marked.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31

two other members of the gang in resort in Altoona, Penn.
 Bray found it very simple thing to pick out his men as they have been so much in the police records of Bridgeport they could not be forgot ten by Sergeant Bray who was re- sponsible for getting them sent away on other occasions.
 According to Captain Cronan, these young bandits who now apparently have reached the end of their tether, were responsible for the majority of holdups which were epidemic in this city last winter and spring. But the police were powerless to get them convicted owing to the fact that their victims could not recognize them in the line up next day.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
CROSSLEY SENT TO PRISON FOR
 ENTERTAINMENT

J. Harry Crossley, formerly of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty to charges of embezzlement, in the Criminal Su- perior Court this morning, before Judge J. P. Kellogg. and was sen- fenced to not less than two and not mre than five years in prison.
 Crossley had previously pleaded not guilty. His case was assigned for trial today. at the request of States Attorney Cummings. Attorney Will liam W. Bent was appointed to repre- sent the former real estate dealer. The five accounts on which Crossley might have been tried were two of embezzlement, two of forgery and one of uttering a forged document.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
MISS STINSON
 LANDS IN SWAMP

Binghamton, N. Y, May 24.-Miss Katherine Stinson will not be able to resume her flight from Chicago to New York until after noon today. The propeller of her plane was broken when the machine turned on its nose as she landed in a swamp on a hill top four miles from the city last even ing.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
NOTED TENOR
 SINGER DEAD

Akron, O., May 24-H. Evan Will Hams, noted tenor died this morning at the city hospital after an illness of one week. Death, which was caused by blood poisoning. came while MT. Williams was surrounded by his wife and children, called to
 his bedside because when it became known that his condition was critical.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
Circus Slackers
 Taken in Custody

Aver. Mass, May 24-Twenty slackers, including two circus em- ployes picked up in Springfield, were brought to Camp Devens under guard today and placed in the army. Draft evaders are being rounded up all over New England and reports re- ceived here say that others were on the way. Nineteen reached camp yesterday.
 Because of the recent drowning of soldier orders were issued today prohibiting swimming and boating in the Nashua river.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
SIX MEMBERS OF |. ONE FAMILY ARE
 KILLED BY BOMBS

Paris, Thursday. May 23.-One of the bombs dropped in the outskirts of Paris during last nights attack by German aviators killed six members of family recently repatriated through Switzerland. Ten other persons were injured. The other bombs which were dropped in the suburbs fell on farm land, causing but slight damage.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
THREE QUARTERS
 OF WAR FUND IN

Washington, May 24-Three-quar- ters of the s1OO,OOO,OOO second war fund of the Red Cross was found to have been subscribed when totals were made this morning at national headquarters, and optimism was felt that there would be large over-sub- scription before the drive ended. The early total today was $74,2eS, ,S25.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
PRINCE AR HUR HERE
 TO VISIT PRESlDENT r
ARRIVES SAFELY ON BOARD BRITISH CRUISER = TO
 LEAD MISSION TO THIS COUNTRY

An Atlantic Port, May 24-Prince Arthur of ConnaueIh of the duke of Connaugh and Sahearn former general of Canada and cousin of King George arrived here today from English port head of British mission to the United States.
 The mission made the voyage aboard British cruiser
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
.FERRARA IS ARRESTED
 ON A MURDER CHARGE
DRTDGFPORTER IMPLICATED IN KILLING IN PATERSON, N ACKNOWLEDGES TAKEN IN
 TO CUSTODY IN ALTOONA.

Michael Ferrara 20 of 836 Pembroke street arrest Bridgeport last Sunday by Detective Sergeant Bray of this city and Detective Segean Lord and Drew of Paterson New Jersey charged with holdnp and murder in that city
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31

William Mossos, in London, became. the British riveting champion by driv- ing 4.sO0 rivets in seven hours and 50 minutes
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
CHEERING TnRONG BIDS GOOD BYE TO BOYS OFF
 TODAY FOR CAMP UPTON
BRIDGEPORT MEN GOING INTO ARMIES OF U. S. 5l PRESENT SMILING FACES AS THEY EN-
 TRAIN-SHOW INSPIRING SPIRIT

Braver left Bridgeport to take for the good old U S. the 7S9 from the draft boards of this city today The occasion the greatest since this country entered the Solemniy added by the great Red Cross drive but the spirit shown by the boys departing most inspiring
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
THOSE WHO KNOW BEST ARE QUITE CONFIDENT |OF THE FINAL OUTCOME
NEXT FEW WEEKS RACE BETWEEN LINDEN BERG AND PRESIDENT WILSON-WESTERN
 FRONT OPERATION IN ANTICIPATION.

Edinburgh May 2E"We are the eve of great Ger attack said Premier Lloyd George address here to- day receiving the freedom of the city. Those who know best what the prospects feel most confident about the re- sut."
 Speaking of the time necessary for the United States to prepare for full participation the the premier said that after all her xeron America at the present moment did not have what equivalent one-h of the fighting strength which the enemy had owing the collapse of Rus sia He added that it took time train and equip armies and that American help could not be reckoned for time
 The premers statements about the submarine situation most optimistic He said that in April the output of ship ping for the first time exceeded the losses.
 For the Germans well for the next few weeks will be between ndenburg and President Wilson The Germans rainng every muscle reach the goal first the of American help becoming available for the Aes
 T can hosey say, the premier declared that the gov neglected possible finding wheth there honorable outlet out of this its horrors and tragedies"
 Heavy fighting operations the western front still in the stage of anticipation. Continuation of the present calm longer hardly possible with both sides prepared re9ewal of extensive operations The Germans known to have completed their preparations and the Allies confident in their ability to meet the shock of enemy attacks wherever and whenever they may come.
 What really going behind the lines uncer- ain but it known that the enemy has large numbers of aong the front from Ypres Rheims His artillery posi- on and weather conditions have been favorable but the Ger leaders not yet ready to test their fate or least they have given indication of doing The German morale reported to be much weaker than before the attack l21
 Meanwhile the Allied mastery of the air productive of much damage to German bes aerodromes artillery concen traons and other military targets British and French amen have been dropping ton after ton of bombs in the immediately back of the lines In aerial fighting the German ers have been besed on "Wednesday British avaors accounted for 15 enemy machines while losing three of their
 Raids into Germany continue and British bombing squad have again visited Mannheim the Rhine two fires caused An electric station Sarbrucken German Lorraine damaged severely and explosives have been dropped railroad stations at Metz
 Berlin claims that aeroplanes brought down the Lys battle field This indication that American aren with the troops on this front
 Infantry raiding operations and artillery firing is at minimum along the entire Switzerland to the North Sea- Activity the American sectors has been normal
 Italy begins her fourth year of the today As in France the enemy whhods his offensive operations heraded certain weeks ago. On the front there has been fighting of moment while along the Ital- an have repulsed another attack against the new bridge head at Cape Sile.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31

The Prince and his party were met by Assistant Secretary of State Long, Col. E. M. House, Gen. White, head of the British Recruiting mission in the United States; Give Bailey, Con sul General, and other American and British officials.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31

Washington, May 24-The mission headed by Prince Arthur, the State Department announced today, is on it's way to Japan. It will come to Wash ington to call on President Wilson.
 The Princes mission to Japan is in connection with the recent appoint
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01

it is claimed, will be returned to
camp after undergoing treatment
here. A number were rejected be
cause of temporary illness. They
will be returned to military SER
vice.
A second examination ii is under
stood, is to be held, which might
result in the rejection of other con-
scripts. Practically everyone OF
those rejected thus far has stated
that he is sorry that he was found
unfit. All the men desire to stay
in the service. Many will attempt
to enter some branch of the ser
vice where the requirements are
not so strict, and several alreadg
have made application on this basis
No Word Yet.
Although Rock Island thus far
has never had to supply additional
mer taking the place of those re-
,eCted. orders may be received to dc
so. Many granted farmers exemp-
lions remain IN class l. If orders
are received to make up the quota
the farmers may be called on fol-
service,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
MOLINE GIRL IS
ANXIOUS TO AID
DURING HARVEST

4 don't like Homework or cook
ing. but I want to do something to
help feel my brother in France"
Such was the statement of Jessie
Johnson, 16-year-old Moline girl,
to Police Matron Mrs. Rose c. Sal
Isbury of that city, upon making
application for farm work. Il have
had some experience in gardening
and l know that l could be of some
use 10 a farmer l am young and
strong and l do want to back my
brother"
Miss Johnson's request was turn
ed in TO Palmer r. Edgerton, coun-
~ farm advisor, by Mrs. Salisbury
this morning Miss Johnson de-
clared that she would be willing to
don Overalls and share alike with
companion farm hands.
Should she be accepted, Mr.. Edg-
erton will prepare TO handle a rush
Of volunteers for farm duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
ISLANDERS SHOW
TRUE SPIRIT, IS
WORD SENT HERE

Private Carl Anderson, former d.
rector o. athletics for the Rock Is
land high school, describes Incl
dents that took place in the train
carrying the local boys TO Camp
Grant, Rockford, last Thursday in
letter written to Rev L. Hadaway.
pastor of the Memorial Christian
church. Mr.. Anderson was a mem
Der OF the quota.
His letter follows:
Had anyone had the pleasure OF
accompanying the last draft quota,
which left Rock Island Thursday
morning, he would have exper-
fenced a phenomenon peculiar only
TO Americans.
After due preliminaries, the
quota was entrained, and given
rousing send-off by admiring
friends. 1t made a person feel as
| though he really was doing his all
| for the cause. to be a member OF
! the crowd. Such demonstrations
are only created by the spirit of the
moment.
But on the train the true spirit
: of the drafted men was shown.
Such a conglomeration of national
/ tiles welded into a common mass
! called Americans, is nowhere to be
| seen. To sit quietly and hear the
| expressions uttered by the various
/ members, filled one with pride in
America One man said. 1 would
not be back in Rock Island for a
million dollars and he had the
| ring Of sincerity in his words. The
door would open, and in would file
q column of sturdy youths, singing
with a care-free spirit, and voicing
enthusiastic patriotism that knows
no bounds.
There were men educated and
uneducated, rich and poor, Jew and
gentle. Protestant and Catholic,
Christians and heathens, and all
were embibed with the idea Of pro-
tecting Old Glory Yet beneath all
the enthusiasm was the serious de-
termination to do or die, for what
we stand.
This wonderful transformation
could not be performed by mere
man. but must have been prOmul-
gated by that higher Authority,
| which guides the destinies of US all.
That grim look Of determination,
: that unbounded enthusiasm.
coupled with a healthy body, and
updying courage. cannot help but
make the world safe for democracy.
Should that fail then we can rest
| assured that democracy is not
meant for the people of this world,
and we must conform to the doc
trine that Might is right How
ever. we refuse to believe in such a
pessimistic solution of our world
policies and gladly go forward with
the motto Garry on
This same spirit is typical Of the
whole encampment here, and where
ever you go you feel the personifi-
cation Of victory Everyone seems
to have but one aim. and that is vic
tory. 1t won't take long to see a so
luton. and God grant that it will be
the right one If history repeats it
self we need not fear, and that the
end will only be the long looked for
peace"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
CHURCHES

communion and reception OF the
members will be held. Sunday ev-
ening patriotic services. the mems
chorus lead by II. K. Collins to be
featured. viii! be held. The Rock
Island district of the Epworth
league will meet Tuesday and
Wednesday at Altoona, Ill.
Trinity Episcopal-The Girls
Friendly club meets at Seventeenth
street and Third avenue at $50
this evening for a picnic at the
Montgomery camp, near Rock riv-
er. Boy Scouts meet at 100 at the
parish house. Tuesday evening. At
8 o'clock Wednesday evening yes
try meeting will be held al the rec
tory At s o'clock Thursday morn
ing, celebration Of holy communion
with special services. Thirty
members of the church now In ser
vice will be honored Thursday al
7:30 choir rehearsal. The Sunday
school and parish picnic will be
held July 10, at Campbe!'s island.
Those attending will leave the
church at 8 o'clock in the morn
ing by special car
Edgewo0d Baptist quarter
ly meeting and dinner will be held
at O'Clock Tuesday evening, in
stead OF Wednesday as previously
announced. Rev. J. NJ. Osborne, Of
East Moline, will speak on Ways
of Building a New Church"
Oak Grove United Presbyterian
Tuesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
the Juniors will meet. At 1870
Tuesday evening the Boy Scouts
will meet at the church.
Grace Lutheran The Luther
league will meet at 8 o'clock this
evening in the church parlors. The
Ladies Aid society will meet with
Mrs Anil Danielson, 1905 Four
teenth street, Moline, Friday after
noon
FIRST Swedish Luthcran-The
Sunday school picnic will be held
at the Long View park. Thursday.
Emmanuel Lutheran Tuesday
| evening the senior branch of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
FIFTY REJECTED
UNFIT FOR DUTY
Rock Islanders Are Returned After
Failing To Pass Strict Examin-
atiOns at Rockford.
NO OFFICIAL WORD HER
Exemption Board Members Not Adj
vised of Action Taken by Camp
Grant Officers.

Fifty Rock Islanders were re-
jected Saturday at Camp Grant,
Rockford, because of physical de-
fects making them unfit for mill
tary service.
Although the exemption board Of
fcials have not been advised of this
action several of the rejected men
conveyed the word 10 Rock Island
Saturday afternoon.
The exact number OF those sent
back is not known but 1t Is be-
lieved that there are approximately
fifty. The examinations were held
Friday. Saturday those who were
found unfit were entrained for
Rock Island, Several of the men,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
MARINE QUOTA TO
PARIS ISLAND Is
SENT TODAY NOON

The marine recruiting station
here entrained four men today at
12:45 for Paris Island, s. c., where
they will take up their training for
military service.
Those who left are Frank LiIlig.
r. r. No. 4, Keota, Iowa; Sydney
E. Armstrong, 902 West Third
street, Monmouth, Ill: Chauncey
W. D. Kinsy, 1852 Thirteenth ave-
nue., Moline, and Claude H. Lud-
wick. 1928 Sixth avenue, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01

First Baptist-At 7:30 this even
ing the monthly business meeting
OF the trustees will be held at the
home of r. G. Summers, 14l0 Sixth
avenue. The Senior Worth While
girls will meet at 7:10 this even
ing. The monthly luncheon and
meeting OF the Sunday school
teachers and workers will be held
at the church at o'clock Wednes-
day evening. At 1880 the same CIV
ening the monthly covenant and
conservation meeting. followed by
the quarterly business session will
be held. All departments are eI-
pected to have reports ready Fri
day afternoon at 245 the Wo-
mans Missionary society will meet
with Mrs. Phil Wagner, 610 Elev-
enth street Mrs Belle Jones will
be leader. The topic will be AZ
ricans in the Southland" The in
ternationaI B. Y. P e. meeting will
be held in Cedar Rapids, July to
I.
South Park Presbyterian-The
| Young Peoples society business
| anu Social IueSllub Will Dc hCiu a.
is o'clock this evening at the
church. The church will be open
Wednesday afternoon for Red
Cross work. At o'clock that day
the Junior meeting will be held
and at 7:45 the mid-week prayer
service will be held.
Broadway Presbyterian - The
session will meet at 7:30 this ev-
| ening in the church study. Prayer
meeting will be held at 7:30 We'd
nesday evening. At 3 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon the Junior
| Christian Endeavor society will
meet The monthly conference
| and supper of the Sunday school
teachers will be held at $50 Fri
day At 1880 the same evening the
Boy Scouts will meet at the
church.
First Methodist - The official
board will meet at 1880 this eV-
ening. Wednesday at 7:30 will be
held the prayer meeting. At 1880
Thursday evening the Boy Scouts
will meet with their scoutmaster
W. G. Griffiths. Sunday morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
RETRACT PROTEST
CITY IMPROVEMENT
IN COUNTY COURT

The objections Of the Franciscan
sisters of St. Anthony's hospital to
the assessment for the laying of
sewer and water mains on Thirty
second street from Eighth to Ninth
avenues, and on Ninth avenue be-
tween Thirty-second and Thirty
fourth streets, were this morning
Withdrawn before Judge Nels A.
Larson IN county court.
The improvements in question en-
tail an expenditure of S3.49171. NJ
]. McEniry appeared for the Fran
ciscan sisters while City Attorney
John K. Scott represented the city
All the news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
Party for Mrs. GeIIerman.

Mrs. Julius DePaepe in her home.
1902 Ninth street, Saturday even
ing was hostess al a delightful par
" TO honor Mrs. Mary Gellerman,
who is leaving the city for Kansas,
where she is TO make her home. A
lunch was served TO a company OF
80 friends, the affair being a com
plete surprise to the guest Of honor.
The hours sped rapidly with games
and contests and general sOciabil-
ity. Mrs. GelIerman was left with
a number OF pretty farewell gifts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
Beckstrom- Anderson.

The marriage Of Miss Lucy An
dersOH, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
David Anderson OF Moline. TO Da-
vid Beckstrom of Rock Island. was
an event Of late aSturday after
noon. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Fred G. Olson at the
Emanuel Lutheran church, Moline
the double ring ceremony being
used. The couple was accompani
by Miss Florence YOungquisJ OF
Moline and Lawrence Johnson OF
Rock Island.
The bride wore a beautiful i'm
perial gray skirt, a geOrgctte crepe
blouse and a tailored hat. Her
flowers were an Old-TashiOned
round corsage bouquet Of roses
and sweet-peas. Her maid-of-hon-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
CHARGES HIS WIFE
BEING UNFAITHFUI

Peter Won De Genaht today filed
suit for divorce from Clara Won De
Genaht before Circuit Clerk George
w. Gamble. He charges his spouse
with unfaithfulness. He is repre-
scented by H. M. McCaskrin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
Barton Skallberg.

Saturday morning, Miss Grace
Elizabeth SkaIlberg, daughter OF
Mrs Z. J. SkaIlberg, 1903 Twenty
eighth street. became the bride Of
James F. Barton OF What Cheer.
Iowa. The marriage. performed by
Rev H N. Stahl, pastor Of the
Second Methodist church of Mo
line. was simple but pretty. The
bride wore a suit Of champagne
colored tricOtine. with accessories
% suit. She wore a corsage bOu-
uuet Of sweet-peas. Following the
ceremony q wedding breakfast was
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barton left for d
wedding trip TO the Great Lakes.
Upon their return August l, they
Will be at home at What Cheer,
Iowa. where the groom IS engaged
in a business. The bride has been
employed at the Standard OIL COM
pauy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
Endowment Society Lawn Party.

The Augustana College EndOw-
ment Fund society will hold a lawn
party Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. c. J. SodeTgTen. 1910
Thirty eighth street. y patriotic
program will be carried out and
will consist OF readings by Miss
Eta Setterdahl and vocal numbers
by Mrs s. J. Nyquist. The meet
ing Is open to all members OF the
society and their friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01
RESCUE MISSION
LODGED $40 MEN
IN MONTH JUNE

During the month of June $40
men and boys wer given lodging in
the Rescue Mission according to the
monthly report submitted today by
the superintendent, G. 0. Rogers.
The balance of the report follows:
Free baths given .......152
Attended chapel services GIL
Prayers desired ........ %
Confessed conversion .. IA
Attended prayer meeting ....126
Employment found free . IS
Pieces of clothing given ...210
The mission in its new location
at Eighteenth street and First ave
nue., is doing an excellent work and
It's comfortable rooms are attract
ing large numbers of men and BOYS
to seek its protection. Services this
evening will be conducted by Mr..
Rogers; Tuesday evening John
Heating viii be in charge; Wednes-
day evening Fred Daniels and
Thursday evening Bert Swanson OF
Moline will be the speaker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-01

Mrs. Harry Lee in her home, 1903
Thirty-ninth street, Saturday even
ing entertained company of
friends at a party honoring Mrs.
Carl Miller Of Douglas, AriZ., who
today returned 10 her home after
an extended visit. Covers were laid
for p guests al the dinner and the
hours following the serving OF the
meal were spent Informally with
games and contests. in which prizes
were given to the winners. There
were also violin and piano seiec-
lions and fiashHght pictures Of the
merry company were taken