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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
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Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express call William Trcfz.
R. l. Clean Towel Service Phone
Z. l. 4476.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30

Sizes 10 to A.
Goats made of Normandy cloth,
pohpom, silvertone, chiffon
broadcloth,, etc.
Plenty of navy blues and blacks, as
we'll as all other colors.
Mostly all silk lined.
LuxuriouSly fur trimmed.
You never saw better coats than
these for the money.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
FREDERICK H. AUSTIN'S
FUNERAL TOMORROW

Funeral services for Frederick H
Austin, chief clerk of the purchasing
agent. Postoffice Department, who
died at his home, 11l6 Columbia road
northwest, at ! o'clock Sunday morn
ing, will be held at his home al =
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial
will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Death was from broncho pneumonia.
contracted during a trip TO California
for his health.
Mr.. Austin was a member of the
General Supply Committee and had
been in the Government service for
about thirty years, prior TO which
time he had been a lawyer and news
paper man in Missouri.
He is survived by a wiSow and ono
son. Lewis n. Aust'r v.So - aI,1r-
porll with the 4. J.. 7. il France.
Mrs. Ausiin, who was Miss Cora
Tracy. was reared in the same town
with General Pershing and was one of
his playmatea
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
HEAD OF U. S. MERCHANT
MARINE FLEET RESIGNS

NEW YORK. Dec. 30.-Capt.
Charles Yates, who, during the last
year operated the largest feet ever
under the United States merchant
marine flag, has resigned his Office
as managing agent at New York for
the 6nited States Shipping Board, di-
vision of operations. He asks to be
relieved from duty February 1, that
he may return to his former connec-
tion with the Coast and Geodetic Sur
Vey. One time recently his division
had charge of $50 sea-going vessels
OF nearly 100000 tonnage. manned
by approximately 5000 civilian off
GERS and men.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
JEWISH DRIVE HAS
RAISED $4,000

with the Jewish relief fund drive
, half Completed, it is found that $4,000
OF washington's quota OF 100000 has
already been raised, contributions in
the form of substantial checks COM
ing from Jew and GENTLE alike. ac-
cording to Simon Lyon, chairman of
the Washington committee.
The efforts of the committee will
now be bent toward doubling, or even
trebling, the original quota
A cause OF much qualification to the
committee, is the manner in which
Gentiles are responding to the request
fer funds. At the Capitol on Satur-
day a group of Senators and Repre-
sentatives was formed informally into
a $50 and 800 club in the interest OF
the fund. 1t is thought that all of the
results from the formation of this
club have not as yet been exhausted
and that perhaps similar ones will be
organized in other circles before the
I completion of the drive
The Young Women's Hebrew Asso-
citation will hold a dance at the Old
Masonic Temple this evening, in an
Aendeavor to raise funds. Tickets will
be sold at the door, and everyone is
invited.
Appeals for aid in the drive were
made from the pulpits of many Wash
ington churches yesterday. 1t was
pointed out in several OF these ser
mons that the war had wiped out all
small animosities which had existed
between the various sects and creeds
and that today all were willing to
stand by and help the distressed with
out reserve.
Another fact which has heartened
the workers in the drive has been the
Willingness of Washington business
men to multiply theiIScontribution to
this fund over last years.
A meeting OF team workers was held
this morning in the office Of Chair
man Simon Lyon to check over results
already obtained and to plan an in
tensLye campaign for the remaining
days OF the drive.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
Bedwear In Year.
End Sale

$3.50 All-wooI Blankets, full
double-bed size, in gray scar
let, plaid and white. No cot
ton in warp or filling. Pair,
SIS.
$3.50 Part-wool White Blankets,
size 68xSO; woven and fin
iShed in an excellent manner.
Pink or blue borders. Pair,
$7.59.
$1,000 Part-wool White Blankets, ia
and 12-4 sizes; finely loomed and
finished with pink, blue or yellow
borders and white or colored bind
ings. Pair, $S.SS.
S5x76 'Woolnap Blankets, we'll made
and properly finished in gray or
white, with blue or pink borders.
Pair, $3.50.
$500 All-wool Block Plaid, Scarlet,
White or Gray Blankets, made of
of finest long staple California
stock. Sizes 72xS4 and 72xS0.
. Pair. S21.s5.
Fifth Floor, Lansburgh & Bro.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
US. GIRL SHOT BY
GERMANS AS spy

PARIS. Dec. 3a-One OF the most
dramatic secret chapters OF the Amer
lean war-spy activity, whereby the Ger
man-Austrian food administration was
| nearly wrecked last winter by almost
100000 spurious bread tickets circu-
lated in the central empires is told
by a secret service man who had par
ticipated in a plot which cost the lives
Of two American patriots.
Early in January. 1918. five Amerr-
can spies. one a woman. Bohemian
! born. crossed the frontiers Of Germany
from Holland and from Switzerland
with counterfeit tickets printed in
Washington.
Working with confederates among
food administration officials in Dres
den, Munich. Frankfort, Berlin, Prague
ard Vienna. they succeeded in dis
tributing over 100000 bread tickets.
Then all five escaped to neutral coun-
tries.
Second Attempt DIsaxtrouA.
Again, in April. a second attempt
was made through the same chan
Eels. and more than 10000 tickets we're
distributed before the German secret
service. seeking the cause of the I'm
precedented decrease in the bread
stocks. managed TO take up the trail
Of the Bohemian woman spy and Of
another
Realizing they were discovered. the
American spies attempted to escape
to neutral countries. but the woman
and one Of the men were caught
Had Been School Teacher.
Rosa Litzenauer was the name of
this American patriot. She was shot at
Prague, together with her companion,
whose name is not known. She for
nerly was an obscure music teacher
at Milwaukee. She had volunteered for
SPY work in Washington as soon as
America entered the war.
The flood of 2cOO GO spurious tickets
circulated during five months so de-
pleted the bread stocks that the Teu-
ton food administrations were forced
TO rennganize their entire system OF
flour distribution and recall all out
standing tickets.
Somewhere in the archives OF the
Secret Service at Washington is the
word missing" after certain numbers
which represent names OF Rosa Litz-
enauer and her companions.
That word is the sole epitaph OF
their hero:sm and devotion.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
Values Up SC.75 Do;
to $1,000, At " L dIr

Finest quality voie
of
ported which could readily
difference
ported Of
nhed witt applique
IN in Of
ply French net finished with sc i:om aal
Fourth Iansbur
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
URGES EACH GIRL
HAVE ROOM ALONE

The greatest sacrifice the girl alone
in Washington has been forced to
make. according TO the Rev. James l.
Gordon, who preached at the First
Congregational Church last night. on
'The Bachelor Girl in Washington.
and How She Lives" was to room
with one or more other girls.
Every girl should have a room
to herself" DIR. Gordon said. iii
which to develop her soul The room
should contain an altar and a cruci-
fix. with a picture or two and d
bookcase. Have a picture OF your
ideal, either a hero from history or
from fiction. On. the walls of the
girls room should hang the picture
of her father and mother. / believe
that father means as much to the
girl as mother means to the boy"
A picture of the sea DR.. Gordon
described as an essential part CT the
room OF both men and woman, the
sea typifying eternity and endless
space.
Congress should make better pro-
vision for the bachelor girl" ac-
cording to DR.. Gordon. who was op-
posed to suspending the projects
looking to their comfort.
The Rev. DR.. Henry Allen Tuppei,
at the First Baptist Church. spoke
on the wonderful opportunities which
will be presented by a real peace
year. He also laid stress on the duty
Of the nation to the returning SOL
diers.
Winslow Russell, associate director
of the War Risks Bureau, in speak
ing at the Eighth Street Temple on
THE Benefits of Insurance" entitled
many advantages accruing from in
5urance, particularly for soldiers and
sailors, in the uncertain period fol-
lowing rehabilitation. Men in the
service were urged not to permit
their Government policies to lapse
with the granting of their discharges.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
The new CALOMEL FINE
FOR COLDS and GRIPPE
: CaIotabs, the New Nausea
less Calomel Tablet Breaks
Up a Cold Overnight.

Physicians and druggists have at
last found a quick and dependable
remedy for colds and grippe. One
Calotab on the tongue at bed time
with a swallow OF water-thats all
Next morning YOUR Geld has vanished
and your liver and entire system
feel purified and refreshed without
the slightest unpleasantness or in
reference with appetite. diet or
work.
Doctors have always contended
that calomel is the best medicine for
colds. bronchitis and la grippe and
the first medicine to be given in
Dneumonia and acute fevers. The
new calomel tablet. CalCtahs. is. free
from sil of The sickening and dan
.erouS effects and with the medici-
nal virtues vastly improved.
Caiotabs are sold only in original
sealed packages. price CSC. Your
druggist recommends and guaran-
tees them and will refund your
mcney II you are not delighted.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
Year End Clearance
Csc Robing
SOC
Hannels, Soc Yd.

27-inch white Saxony flanneIs in
splendid weights and qualities.
Specially adapted for infants
wear. Only IL pieces in the lot.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
At $3.45 Pair
Values Up to $6.75

Marie Antoinette Curtains in
white or ecru; Irish point cur
tainS with plain or scroll
worked centerS; attractive voile
curtains elaborately finished;
plain net curtains; finest quail
ity cable and Scotch net cur
tainS in reproductions of the
finest handmade curtains.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30

Fine Quality Wolfe Curtains
with drawnwork and lace me-
dallion corners. MarquiSette
Curtains with cluny edges; ~
to } yard Scotch Lace Cur
tainS in Renaissance and Brus-
sells lace effects; Filet Net
Curtains in plain STYLES.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30

1t is one of the most op-
perfume sales of the sea-.
son, for it comes at a time
when hundreds of our pa
irons are in need of new
winter millinery.
They are beautiful styles
just what you want for
present wear and for wear
during the next two
months.
Priced at only $500.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30

OILtS TO 10 TT.
Goats made of. broadcloth, kersey,
burella, melton, velour, etc.
Colors are navy, black, sand, taupe,
plum, etc.
Both fur and self trimmed.
Lined throughout with guaranteed
Sol lining.
Don't miss seeing this lot of extra
good coats.
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
Sale of 200 Sample
Satin Hats At $500

the represented samples
Hence announcement of this kind should be highly interesting to
The Washington times., 1918-12-30
Outing Flannels, 35c

The best quality in light colors
only. Soft nappy finish in the
seasons best patterns for shirts,
pajamaS, gowns, etc.
First Floor. Lansburgh & Bro.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
SEES HI5 SOLDIERS IN
 THEIR TRENCHES
lBy Associated Pressl

WITH THE AMERICAN EXPEzlr..' TIONARY ARMY IN FRANCE, feb. 1S-Wearing tin hat and gas mask when the positions traFersed demand ed it, General Pershing has made a. two days inspection of the American sector northwest of Toul He walked the first line trenches, splashing fm the mud and slipping on the ice and asked innumerable questions of the. men, especially regarding the food. ana how they liked conditions. All agreed that they were satisfied ex- cept one cook, who wanted more green things
 Through glasses General Pershfng inspected the Mont section of the Ger. man positions, which has an observa- tion position at it's top.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
NENANA YOUNG MAN
 FACES SERIOUS CHARGE

Lawrence Cole, young man resid. ing at Nenana, was taken into custody on the charge of assault with intent to kill. The weapon used by the as sailant was a large stick of stoVewood. The assault was made upon a woman of the underworld known as German Louise, who is now in the hospital in precarious condition Whether the assault was made with the intention of robbery or through a row is not stated, but as the assault was made while the woman was sleeping it is supposed that robbery was intended, Owing to the victims condition the preliminary trial has been postponed, and pending the hearing the prisoner is being held in the sum of $3,000 bail
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
NBy Associated Pressl

PETROGRAD, Feb. 1S.-The city of Kfev was captured by the Bolsheviki forces Friday, after sanguinary fight. ing. The streets are filled with dead and wounded The Poles have defeated the Bolsheviki at Bobruiski, eighty five miles southeast of Minsk. Other Polish forces are advancing toward SmOlensk. The 'Roumanians control the Alderman district, in Bes5ara5ia and are threatening Odessa.
 Kiev is one of the principal cities of the Ukraine, which recently entered into peace treaty with Germany and Austria.
 Bolsheviki aviators bombed the city while the battle was at its height. Ii
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
(By Associated Press)

WITH THE AMERICAN EXPEDL TIONARY ARMY IN FRANCE, Feb. 18.-A German airplane aimed several unusually heavy bombs at an Ameri- can field hospital located in a town within our lines. None of them reach ed the mark, however. American air craft guns engaged the enemy without success.
 In all probability the hospital will be moved to a less dangerous spot There are a number of sick and wounded officers and men in the hospi' tai, which was the building nearest the place where the Germans have dropped bombs on two different occa sions, The bomb explosions shook the buildings. -....
 Narrow Escape Of Patrol
 An American patrol passed the tirS' line of German entanglements ane approached the second line last night
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
GERMAN RAIDS
 ACCOMPLISHED
 SLIGHT INJURY
Chaos Reisns in Petrograd
(By Associate d Press)

LONDON, Feb. 1S,-Six German air, planes participated 5n a raid ever this city last might Ot.ly one of the ma chimes reached the capital. The raid, CT dropped bomb over the south western district of the ,ciry, causing four casualties.
 British airnsB engaged Ihe raidina Germans in the vicinity 0T Dover, anAi it is reported that one large raider crashed into the sea.
 With the advent of the new moon, last nights rad on London was mot unexpected Everybody was warned and the people generally Iook to cover The Germans are finding it harder and harder to penetrate Lundon's aerial 'tiefanses.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
BIG TIME PLANNED
 AT CHITINA FEB, 8

The Chitina Red Cross Chapter held it's regular meeting Friday night, and a large crowd attended. All business was transacted, and the chapter adopted their bylaws. Everything looks very promising for great suc- cess for the "9S dance hall time" to be held at the A. B. hall on February 2S. Quite a number of people from along the Fairbanks trail and from Strelna will be in. The committee is very busy getting everything ready to make the old-timers think that the good old days are back again.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
$ AIMS ARE INDORSED
 BY FEDERATION
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Feb 18.-That Ameri- can labor indorses the war aims of the United States as stated by Presi- dent Wilson, and recognizes that the war against Prussianism is a working mems war, is recorded in a declara- tion issued by the executive council of the American Federation of Labor, at the close of seven days session here yesterday.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
.::NEHOLAs MAKES OFFER
 ID REBUNCE HIS RIGHTS
(By Associated Press)

PETROGRAD, Feb, 18.-Several grand dukes and ducnesses of tbo former regime have requested the Bol. shevaki government that the conditions surrounding the former czar and his family be aIteviated, perhaps permit. ting them to go to France or England.
 They state mat the imperial family is ready and willing to renounce their rights and pTetensions tS the Russian throne.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
ACTIVITIES OF
 AMERICANS ARE
 BEING WIDENED
(By Associated Press)

DATELESS.--As the time for more saacfive enemy operations m the west are widening their sphere of activity They now not only hold the sector east of St Mihiel, but the American ar tillery is helping the French in Cham pagne.
 In one American sector the Germans tried various ruses in an endeavor to outwit the newcomers They tapped and destroyed telephone lines, sent up false signals, and charged wire en- tanglement with electricity.
 The enemy was outmaneuvered by the Americans in each instance.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
BOLSHEVIKI FIGHTING
 ON VARIOUS FRONTS
Ukraine City of Kiev Is Shambles, While Poles and Runanians Harass Lenine's
 Forces~JChaos at Petrograd

is estimated that the casualties will total four thousand killed and seven thousand wounded.
 Chaos Reisns in Petrograd
 A hundred persons were killed dur ing an all-night battle in this city, dur ing which jewelry stores and wine eel lars were pillaged by marauding sol diers.
 Forty thousand German and Aus. trian prisoners who had been freed by the councils of the worknen's and soldiers delegates in the smaller Rus sian towns are now in petrograd homeless and in danger of starvation The depredations of these men re suited in rioting
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
FRENCH EDITOR
 IMPLICATED IN
 TREASON PLOTS
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Feb. 18.-Charles Humbert, senator from the Mouse, and prop rietor of the Petit Journal, has been arrested in connection with the ais closures of German propaganda in which Bolo Pasha and M. Cailleaux were implicated.
 M. Cailleaux will soon be placed on trial, Bolo Pasha having recently been convicted.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
Strike is Over
ANCHORAGE NEWSPAPER
 ENDORSES HENRY SLATER

ANCHORAGE, Feb. 18.-The Anchorage Daily Times, in it's Sun day issue, indorsed the candidacy ot Henry A. Slater of CordOva for the Re publican nomination for representative in the territorial legislature, at the forthcoming primaries.
 In the same issue the Times an J. Wilbur Ward, for the Republican nomination for senator.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
RIGGS PROBABLY ELIMINATED
 FROM GOVERNORSHIP CONTEST
%4a

to the effect that affdavits are now in the hands of the secretary of the Anterior which attempt to show that Governor Srong is, and has been ever since his induction into the office of governor, illegally holding the position. These statements are not made sub rosa, but are quite openly discussed, and wonder is expressed that Juneau
 and Outside newspapers,J especially those with correspondents at Washing
 ton, have not ferreted out the facts in the case and given them to the world Further surprise is felt because of the
 fact that Governor Strong himself, whc cannot possibly be unacquainted with
 their tenor, has not seen fit to express
 himself with regard to the rumors
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
Nigger in Woodpiie

The fact that the appointment of a successor to Governor Strong has been held in abeyance for such lengthy period indicates that there is "a nigger in the wOodpile" somewhere. The pol icy of President Wilson with reference to Alaska appointments has been to reappoint to office all of the hold overs, and though strenuous opposition to some of these reappointments has been made, notably in the case of Mar shal Jordan of Nome and Marshal Err win of Fairbanks, the incumbents have invariably been reappointed. It is evi- dent, therefore, that some weighty req son other than the objections of the politicians has operated to prevent Strong's again receiving this political plum. Many conjectures as to what this reason is have been made, and some sensational statements are in circulation in Juneau and in Seattle
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE
(By Associated Press)

DURHAM, Natal, Feb. 1S-Sixty, three Europeans and a great number of Hindoos probably have been lost in great flood in the Umyelosi sugar district of Zululand.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
ROOM FOR VOLUNTEERS
 IN RED CROSS WORK

There is an abundance of supplies at the Red Cross headquarters and those who desire to give support to this most noble and worthy cause for the relief of suffering humanity are earnestly requested to report for serv- ice at the Red Dragon each and every afternoon they can spare.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
ARE
 CHARACTERIZED AS GERMAN AIDS
lBy Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S-President Wilson has telegraphed to William L.. Hutchinson, general president oi the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join- CTS, that he can see nothing to be gain ed by cOnferring with him personally about the strike Of the shipyard car penters untT1 he is assured Of the ac. ceptance of the principle that in the present circumstances no body of men has the right to strike until every other method of adjustment of diff culties has been tried to the limit.
 Hutchinson yesterday asked PreEi dent Wilson for conference, as it was reported that ten thousand carpenters were on strike in the Eastern ship yards
 In President Wilson's telegram tc MT. Hutchinson he said: '9f you dc not act on this principle you are g1v ing aid and comfort to the enemy"
 Urges Strikers to Return
 NEW YORK, Feb. 18.-A message has been sent to President Wilson signed by w. L. Hutchinson, president of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, assuring the President that representative of the union have been instructed to use their influence to induce the striking sfzpyard workers to return to work immediately.
 Strike is Over
 The strike of the carpenters in the Atlantic shipyards is over, according to announcement made today by the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join CTS. Several thousand men who are .stifI idle are expected to return to work tomorrow.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
sULzER's SECRETARY
 ID BECOME BIRDMAN
Especial to the TimesS

JUNEAU, Feb. 18.-Emil Edward Hurja, secretary of Delegate Sulzer, has resigned his position to accept a commission as second lieutenant in the aviation section of the signal corps He has been ordered to Vancouver Barracks, Washington
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
SWEDISH PAPER REPORTS
 GERMANS RESUME FIGHT
(RY Associated PressA

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 1S.-The Serial DemOkraten says that the Germans have resumed war measures agains, Russia, the first objectives being I.i- vonia and Estonia.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-18
LORD NORTHCLIFFE WILL
 HEAD PROPAGANDA WORK
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb. 1S-Lord Northcliffe has been appointed to the position ot director of propaganda in enemy cOun. tries, and is expected to use his intim- ate knowledge of the Teutonic coun. tries to direct the distribution of i'm portant allied war speeches and state ments.