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The Washington times., 1918-09-10
SOC and sec Vestees, 39c

q Vegtees. of white novelty weave
material, some with collars. Large
assortment OF new and up-tc-dste
styles.
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
Bows School Pants, $2.1s

Boys Dark School Pants, OF cas-
simere; full lined with silesi1.
TAPPED seams and patent buttons;
sizes to II years.
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
Boys Corduroy Suits, $6.75

Boys Dark Corduroy School
Suits, trench model coat: full-cut
knickerbocker pants; sizes to IL
years.
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
S9c Bed Pillows, at Csc

Large Size Bed Pillows. filled with
sterilized curlcd feathers, covered
with heavyweight art ticking. a
good, serviceable pillow for roominS
or boarding houses.
Gold nberE's-FOurth Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
Boys Army Overcoats,

Boys Olive Drab Overseas Of
ficers' Overcoats. extra heavy win
ter weight; rating braid on sleeves;
button-to-the-nec model; oelted
and buckle style. Sizes to years
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
Little Tots Sweaters, 1898

Little Tots Wool Sweaters. in rose,
copenhagen and brown. Made with
sailor or byron collars, belts and
pockets. Plain weave.
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
Sl.25 Chiffon Cloth, $1.1O

42-inch extra quality Chiffon
Cloth. in white, black, and all the
most desirable shades.
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
Bows Golf Caps, 45c

Boys Fall and Winter Weight
Golf Caps, full shape, all dark fancy
patterns; made from fine quality
suitings and overcUating mate rlals.
Sizes 6S to head measure.
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
Girls SWeaters, $3.50

Girls School Sweaters, naavy
weight wool, in rose. copenhagen
and khaki colorS. Made with sailor
collars. loose belts and pockets.
Good servicesble quality. All Jizes.
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
Children's Rompers, S1.OO

Children's Rompers and Creepers,
OF chambray and Bingham, in check.
stripe and plain colors. Made with
All sizes
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
Infants Sweaters, $1.98 to
S4.9S

Infants All-wool Sweaters. In
plain white, also trimmed with pink
or blue; large assortment of styles
GoldenberE's-Thlrd Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
$500 Comforts, $4.95.
Double Bed Size

ToxS0 Large Double-bed Size Conn
forts. covered with soft-tinish ere
tonnes. in light and dark colorings;
choice OF floral or Persian designs
Filled with soft. fluffy white cotton
enbcrE's-Fourth Floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
MANY OFFICERS
OUT ON TUESDAY
One Highway Commissioner to Be
Elected in Townships Instead
of Three.
Is CHANGE OF LEGISLATURES
Duties and Powers of Single Man
Are Not to Be Greater Than
Present Board.

Rural townships which hereto
fore have had three highway COM
missioners in the future will have
but one.
All highway commissioners IN
the county will go out of Office after
Tuesdays election. Each township
except Rock Island and Moline will
vote for one highway commissioner.
The duties of the single commits
siOner will not be different from
those of the board of three in the
past nor will his powers be any
greater.
The Illinois legislature at its last
session made provision Tor the
/ change in the number OF commlS-
sioners. but there was no amend
ment made to the law which pro-
vides for the duties of the office.
{ Sees Improvement
/ Bulletin No. of the Williamson
county highway department prints
the following pertinent comment
concerning the coming election OF
the single highway commissioner
provided in law passed by the last
| legislature:
ION April 2 will be held the first
general election of highway com
missioners under the single high
way commissioner system in the
! state of Illinois. Here is an op-
portunity. Will you take advantage
of it? If you are really in earnest
about this matter of better roads
for your community do your bit!
Come out and vote and insist thai
your friend and neighbor do like
wise. And in voting remember
that:
For 40 years you have voted for
"A name on a ticket.
1 "Friendship.
sympathy, charity.
political sentiment.
"Thoughtlessness and
Ignorance.
"a system that has led to stagna
ton.
This time vote for:
Better roads.
Business ability.
Better judgment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
MEETING IS TO
Be OF INTEREST
Augustana College Gymnasium to
Be Scene of Patriotic Gath
eTing Saturday.
NO SUBSCRIPTIONS ASKED
While in Interest of Liberty Loan,
Audience Is Not TO BE
Solicited.

The meeting at Augustana col
lege gymnasium Saturday evening
promises to be Of unusual interest
Major General z. y. SwintOn, as
sfstant secretary OF the British
war board. the principal speaker,
gained an international reputation
as originator OF the British tank,
The success Of the invention has
been a great factor in keeping
down British casualties. 1t is rec
Ognized as perhaps the greatest
war invention of recent times
Major General Swinton IS an au-
thor and writer of note and IS q
most pleasing platform speaker
Mr.. r. G. OdeIl. secretary Of fed
eral farm loan rank of Omaha is re
garded as one Of the greatest ora
tors OF the middle west. His mes
sage is a patriotic appeal full o
information, delivered in force
ful and inspiring manner
While this meeting is under tn
auspices Of the Liberty bond com
mittee of Moline and Rock Island
10 subscriptions viii be solicited
Arrange for Overflow.
Admittance is free. If the ca
pacity of the gymnasium is no
large enough to meet the demand
of the attendance, an overflow
meeting will be held in the colleg
chapel where both speakers vii
appear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
SAYS CERTIFICATE
WAS DESTROYED IN
FLAMES BY SPOUSE

Charging that his wife tore their
marriage certificate from the wall
in their home and burned it, to-
gether with her wedding gown and
ornaments, Joseph Defevre OF this
city today filed suit for divorce In
circuit court. The bill states that
Ion one occasion the wife attacked
the husband while he lie asleep in
bed and on another occasion as
saulted him with a knife. The bill
states that the couple were married
in July, 1912, and separated in Au-
gust, 1917.
Agnes NJ. Brietenstin of this city
has filed suit for a divorce from
Charles E. Brietenstin on charge
of desertion. The document filed
states that the couple were mar
ried Feb. %, 1910,and that the hus-
band deserted in October, 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
Mrs. Clara LOrenZ.

Mrs. Clara Lorenz, 2705 Sixth
avenue, died yesterday afternoon at
2:15 at the home following a long
illness.
She was formerly Miss Clara
Mills, and was born in Rock Island
Oct. s. 1868. In March, 1890, she
married John Lorenz of this city.
Surviving are two sons, Fred and
Edward of Rock Island; one daugh-
ter Grace. also of this city, and
also her father, Edward Mills OF
EIdon, Iowa, and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at
the Knox undertaking parlors to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock. In
the afternoon the remains will be
shipped to Eldon, Iowa, for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
Mrs. Harriet Ann Baird.

Mrs. Harriet Ann Baird, sos For
ty-second street, Rock Island, died
at 800 this morning in the home
after an illness Of nine months OF
cancer.
Her maiden name was Miss Har-
riet Ann McFarlin, and she was
born Jan %, 1874, in Canada. She
came to the United States 81 years
ago and had resided in Rock Island
nine years She was married tC
Cornelius Baird in Joliet
Left to mourn her passing are the
widower and five children, Charles
A, independence. Iowa; Irwin B
and Andrew c., Rock Island; Mrs
Lottie A. VanVors, Dubuque, Iowa
and Mrs Eta A. Babcock, Rock Is
! land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
CHANGE RAILROAD
POSTOFFICE RUNS

The postoffice department has or
dered changes in the service on
the Burlington, effective April l,
which will be advantageous TO
Rock Island. Heretofore. and for
some time, railway postoffice runs
have been between st. Louis and
Galesburg and Galesburg and Sa-
wanna. Hereafter, the night ser
vice will be between Rock Island
and ST. Louis and ST. Louis and
Minneapolis. This arrangement
will result in a large number OF
the clerks residing in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27

Miss Minnie ENGLAND of this city,
was born on Nov. >. 1887 in Rock
Island. April 20. 1918, she married
Charles T. Aronson in this city
She was a lifelong resident here
and was well known in local
circles. The deceased was a mem
Der of chapter No. 101, Royal
Neighbors of America, and also OF
Platt Deutscher Schwestern.
Besides the widower. she is sur
vived by her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
John ENGLAND. and a brother
George, all of this city. Funeral
arrangements will be announced
later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27

les in the store. Entrance was
gained through a transom which
was broken open after the rear
door has been tempered with. The
police were notified but believe
there is no connection with the
other recent holdups and burglar
les.
Police Working.
No other holdups were reported
to the police during the last "a
hours. The police are searching
for the two men who are respon-
sible for several attempted holdups
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
TOBACCO and S.
EXTENT OF LOOT
burglars Enter Charles j. Strate
Drug Store at 1101 Third
Avenue in Night.
ARE BELIEVED DOPE USERS
Bottles On Counter are Ransacked
But Nothing is Taken-NO
Narcotics i'm Place.

A small amount of loot was Sc
cured by burglars last night when
they broke into the drug store
owned by Charles ]. Strate, 110I
Third avenue.
Change amounting to IS was
taken, several cigars and a few Gig
arets. The bottles on the drug
counter were all moved, the intrud-
ers evidently bent on securing
drugs. Mr.. Strate has no narcot-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
CALLS BROTHER TO HIS HOME

Rock Island police have been
asked to locate A. H Abts of Nor
rilI. Neb. A brother, NJ. Abts. has
written the police requesting that
if the man is located he be notified
at once as his aged mother is Sc
riously i'll. 1t is believed by the
family that the man came to the
tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27

Community interests.
Investigation and
Intelligence.
"A system that will lead to i'm
provement and advancement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
Funeral Of Mrs. John Williams.

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
John Williams, 4245 Eleventh
street, will be held at the late home
at 1870 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Rev. J. c. Granger, pastor of the
First Baptist church, will officiate.
Interment will be in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
Leather Purses.

Just received a new
fresh shipment of purses
for Easter. Ladies' back
strap purses in morocco
and pin seal leather for
$1.00
Better values in good as
sortment up TO $500.
Ladies black leather
purses with strap on top
for $1.QO, $I.5O and $500.
Ladies' leather hand
bags, $1.OO up to $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
Obituary

Funeral of Thomas Edgar Hughes.
Funeral services for Thomas Ed
gar Hughes, 1909 Second avenue,
will be held at 2:30 tomorrow aft
ernoon at the Knox undertaking
parIors. Rev. J. c. Granger, pas
tor OF the First Baptist church,
will offlciate. Interment will be in
Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
Handkerchief for Easter.

-Four special lots of la
dies handkerchief at
Easter bargain prices:
Handkerchief worth Zoe for Sc.
Hnudkerchiefs north I5c for &c.
Handkerchiefs Dorth Use for I5c.
HGndkerchiefs north Soc for Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
Mrs Charles T. ArOnsOn.

Mrs. Charles T. Aronson. ALL II
Seventh avenue, died this morning
p 1915 at her home following a
six days illness Of pneumonia.
Mrs. Arongon, who was formerly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27

The Floral Department of the First Conere-
eational church uUiU hold FIor0er Market in mi.
store on Friday afternoon, and all day Saturday.
March 29th and 30fh They s0W sell tulips,
daffodis, carnations. roses, hyacinths, Easter
lilies, Oioiefs, ported plants and Easter baskef.
Regular prices. Buy your Easter RorOers of them,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27

Large size cotton chicks, &c each.
Smaller ones, for SC.
Large cotton ROSTERS. sc.
Large white plush rabbits, 25c each.
Crepe paper Easter lilies. SC each
Easter egg dye, sc package.
Crepe paper Easter baskets, 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-27
Groceries, Thursday.

Extra Blend" coffee, 2be
lib.
California prunes, 10. for
zee.
'Not-a-Seed" raisifls, q pkgs.
for 55c.
Navy beans. 171ko Id,
Bulb macaroni, Zoe III.
log Cabin" syrup, nc
can.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
FRENCH VICTORIES FORCE
HUNS TO RETREAT FARTHER

Paris, July 26.-The French have
captured Oulchy-le-Chateau, the prin-
cipal point of the german resistance
along the western side of the salient
They have also taken Villemontoire,
midway between Scissors and Oulchy,
tpking hundreds of additional pris-
oners, 20 machine guns and four can
non, in series of desperate strug-
giles. The germans now face forced
withdrawal across the Ourcq, under
the same costly handicaps and cir
cumstances as marked their retreat
across the Marne.
The Allies advance continues to
be general all along the line despite
temporary checks at some points.
They are now advancing along three
highways into Fere en-Tardenois, in
flicting terrific losses on the german
forces.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
ALLIED FORCES TAKE FERE-
EN-TARDENOIS; CROSS RIVER

By Lowell Mellett, With the French
Forces in the Field, July 29.-The
French and American troops have driv-
en- the germans entirely from Fere-
en-Tardenois and have pushed them a
short distance northeast, having cross
ed the Ourcq river at one point.
They have also taken Moncheres
and Villers-Agron. The hard fight
ing by the infantry and cavalry, fol
lowed by the tanks and a heavy bonn.
bardment by the artillery, has given
the Allies complete possession of the
lower half of the Soissons- Reims sal
lent. No quarter is asked or given
by the Allies in clearing out the last
remaining machine gun nests in
Tardenois.
The germans destroyed the bridges
over the Ourcq river in an attempt
to stay the Allies. but the infantrymen
forded the shadows in the face of a
terrific stream of bullets. All along
the advance they are finding the path
strewn with remarkable numbers of
the enemy dead.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
WAR news OF Week
AMERICAN ARTILLERY
HAMPERING HUN RETREAT

Paris, July 27.-The French and
American artillery are subjecting the
entire Soissons-Reims salient to the
most terrific bombardment of the war.
The crisis is hourly expected, as no
army can long Withstand the hail of
shells and the constant hammering of
the Allies that the crown princes
army is compelled to undergo.
At present the only gains Of the
Allies are being recorded on local sec
tors there, owing to the stubborn and
desperate resistance of rhe germans.
Nearly 1000 prisoners have been TAX
en- in the last "a hours. The French
war office has reported further gains
north of the Marne and In the Cham
pagne region near .Porta Minson and
south of Mont Sansnom. taking over
200 prisoners there.
Fere-en-Tardenois is almost within
the grasp OF the French and American
forces. who have approached It from
two sides. Missy. five miles east of
Scissors is also under heavy lombard
ment. The constant and effective fire
Of the Allied artillery is rendering
the bridge across the Aisne practic-
ally useless to the germans. who have
used 1t for transporting their supplies
north and south of the river.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
BY HUNS" SAYS
MESSENGER BY PIGEON

London. July PA message by car
rier pigeon is the last word American
navy officials have received of En-
sign G. T. Rowe, an American naval
aviator. missing since May 80.
The message signed by Rowe, read,
"On the water. Attacked by three
Huns"
Rowe and a British aviator were
patrolling off the Dutch coast when
the former was forced to descend for
repairs. The British aviator had turn
ed homeward when he heard shots
and discovered three german planes
had attacked Rowe's machine. He
returned to the spot but was unable
TO find any trace Of the American.
The British flyer was forced to give
up the search when he discovered six
german destroyers in the vicinity. 1t
is believed Rowe was taken prisoner.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
GERMANS ATTEMPT COUNTER
ATTACK BUT FAIL

BY Fred Ferguson, With the Amer.
lean Forces in France, July 29.-The
first german counter attack in any
force against the Americans since the
last retirement began, was made today
between Nesle and Sergy on a two
mile front east of -Tardenois.
They were repulsed with severe loss
es. over 800 of the dead being piled
in one single narrow ditch.
In a direct frontal rush against
murderous machine gun fire, the
Americans captured a foot bridge
acros sthe Ourcq.
Saturday and Sunday the Americans
made their biggest advance since the
counter drive began. One regiment
fought and marched nearly II miles
in "a hours. Village after village fell
before the onrush of the Americans.
The crown prince is rapidly retreat
ing toward the Crise and Vesle rivers
and may be compelled to fall clear
back to the Aisne before they can
hold their lines
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
ALLIES ADVANCE AND GER
MAN RETREAT is MUTUAL

The Allies are advancing on Fere'
enTardenois from three sides and the
union of the French and American
forces at that point is believed to be
only matter of hours. Its fall will
endanger the germans within the Sois-
sons-Reims salient more than any
other single operation the Allies seem
likely to accomplish within the next
day or two. The fighting is rapidly
becoming the most violent and the
bloodiest of the war. The german
losses are estimated to be as high as
100000. They have lost 500 cannon
and over $4,000 prisoners.
With the capture of Oulchy-le-Cha-
teau and turning of the Fere forest,
the Allies now have practically clear
sweep from the west and south onto
Fere- Tardenois.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
AMERICAN TROOPS LANDED
IN ITALY RECENTLY

Washington, July 27.-American
fighting forces trained in France have
reached Italy during the last few days,
was announced today by Chief of Staff
March. The number has not been
disclosed yet.
|. He also reports the formation of
two new American army corps in
France, the fourth and fifth. Accord
ing to his report the lines in the pres
ent offensive have ben reduced from
"A to "a miles in length. The near
est point towards Paris is 40 miles
away.
There are now 1,253,OOO Americans
in France. Only $1,000 men were sent
over last week owing to the fact that
the boats were used to send increased
supplies.
In reviewing the tactical situation,
General March stated that Epieds had
been taken and retaken four times,
finally remaining in the hands of the
Americans. with the advance from
there only temporarily delayed. Along
the Marne. the wooded, mountainous
country is making the progress more
difficult.
The line drayn about south of Sois-
sons remains practically unchanged.
The territory that the Allies have re-
gained so far in this drive is now
greater than the germans won in the
Flanders drive this spring.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
DESPERATE EIGHTING

Paris. July 29.-Sweeping northward
from the OurcG river the Franco-Amer-
lean forces are within eight miles of
Fismes. The germans are fighting
desperately to retard the advance of
the Americans. Repeated counter
attacks by both sides ON Sergy has
resulted in the village changing hands
four times. finally remaining in the
hands of the French forces.
South of Sergy the german division
left as a guard attacked the American
line which held firmly, inflicting enor-
nous losses. If the Allies succeed
in driving their wedge to Fismes there
is n possibility of splitting the army
of the crown prince squarely in the
middle.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
Sl2OO SALARIES
FOR OTHERS

The Government has just notified
Hoels Business College of Grand June
tion that they have provided for 5000
additional bookkeepers and stenogra-
pliers and have also advised that ac-
commodations for more will be added
as rapidly as they can receive them.
If you are getting less money than
this. We advise you to get in touch
with the college at once and let them
train you for Civil Service examina-
tons.
The courses of study they are giving
are approved by the United States
Bureau of Education and the College
is equipped in every way to handle
this work quickly and accurately.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
AMERICANS FIGHT IN RAIN

with the American Forces in France
July 27.-Heavy rains in the Marne
region are slowing up the Allies oper-
ations, but are also making the ger
man positions more difficult to main
tain. having added to the enemy's re-
strictions in the narrow district.
Lieutenant Walter Avery. an Obi
oan. in his first air battle. drove into
the American lines and captured Cap
tain Mendkopf. noted german air
man.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
NO DRAFT MEN FOR NAVY

Washington July 26.-The exhaus-
ton of Glass 1 men to the extent that
many local boards are unable to fill
the August draft calls, has caused the
order from Provost General Crowder
to halt Immediately all releases of
Glass l men for the navy, marine
corps or shipyards until they have
enough men to fill the August calls.
The boards have been ordered to ex-
anime and classify all the 21-year-old
men who registered last June.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
AMERICAN NAVY EFFICIENT

London, July 29.-Over $50 Amer
lean warships now have their perma-
nent base in Europe. Assistant Sec
retary of the Navy Roosevelt stated
today. He praised the British for the
generous aid they had given in trans
porting the American forces across,
First Lord of the Admiralty Geddes
responded with an enthusiastic state
mont of the Allies appreciation OF
the aid America had rendered. Sec
retary Roosevelt is the guest of honor
at the American luncheon club.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
UNCLE SAM MAKING MARK
AS WAR SPENDER

Washington. July 26.-Starting with
the first month of the war, April 1917.
when $3.50. 900 was spent, the ma
tons war bill has mounted swiftly
month by month. July expenditures
are estimated to exceed S1,670. .00O. 900
which brings the wars cost to date
to s15,633, ,766,75S
Washington, July 26.-Army casual
ties total 9S, including 21 killed in
action: six died of wounds and dis
ease: 60 wounded severely.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02
GERMAN PEOPLE TIRED OF WAR


By William Philip Simms, With the
British Forces in France, July 20
The British have in their possession
documentary evidence which tends To
prove that the german people are OPP
posed to giving up their sons for can
non fodder and want the war ended.
Prisoners declare that the drafts are
filled with the utmost difficulty. The
german people who reluctantly sac
rificed their sons in the last drives
because the rulers had led them to
believe that victory as in sight and
an early peace assured, now feel be.
trayed. Confusion and indecision ex.
ist behind the german lines.
AT the start OF the fifth year of the
war it seems to be only question of
time before the germans must take
the defensive part permanently. and
their only hope is to obtain peace be
fore the increasing army from Amer
lea forces unconditional surrender
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02

BY John De Gandt- Paris. p. m,
July 27.-The French and Americans
are driving at the southern extremity
Of the Scissors Reims salient between
verneuil and Chatillion, and have
frightened this end OF the pocket until
II is less than five miles in width.
The Allied aviators bombed the main
road south OF Fismes and blocked II
for traffic for eleven hours
The Delta independent., 1918-08-02

BY John De Grandt, Paris. July 20.
A p. m. The French and Americans
have completely taken the Fere for.
est and are now within six kilometers
Of -en-Tardenois. The Americans
have repulsed continued counters on
both sides of the -Tardenois
road and have pressed the germans
northward. capturing the rramQuest
farm.