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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
NOTED PEOPLE PROMISE
TO AID LEWIS MEMORIAL
Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson and Gov
ernor OF Oregon Among Latest
to Assure Support.
AwAKEs BY AIRCRAFT SHE'LL
Lynchburg Man Writes Thrilling
Experience He Encountered on
French Front-News From Vart
Gus Points in Virginia.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, August
H.-Memorial services in commemora-
tion OF the 144th anniversary OF the
birth OF Merriwcather Lewis viii be
nelo at IL o'clock tomorrow morning
a. 81 Paurs Church, Ivy. Archdeacon
=. w. Neve. rector OF the church and
president OF the Mcriweather Lewis
memorial board. will preside. and there
Wtll be historical address on tho
ne and services of the great, path
hnder" by Judge r. T. w. Duke. Jr..
or this city.
The memorial idea Is receiving gem
erous and striking Endorsement from
Tar and wide. as evidenced by the re-
ceipt OF many enthusiastic letters from
various parties OF prominence. cast and
vest. Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, Of
New York. wires that she will do all
she can to help in establishing on the
Lewis birthplace a womans university.
Governor James Withycombe, OF Ore
Gon., writes: Il am heartily in accord
with the movement and congratulate
your people upon their loyalty to this
great eriCan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
WOMAN DIES OF
TERRIBLE BURNS
Mrs. Wayne Larsen, $40 Fourteenth
Street, Succumbs at St. Anth-
Ony's Hospital

After suffering intensely for rs
hours from burns she received in an
accident yesterday morning at II
o'clock, Mrs Mayme Larsen, $40 Four
teenth street, died at 1870 this after
noon at St. Anthony's hospital, where
she was rushed following the mishap.
Mrs. larsen was engaged in iron,
ing in the kitchen of her home. In
placing an iron on the stove her apron
became ignited in some unaccountable
manner. Soon her flimsy clothing
burst into flames and she ran scream
ing into the yard.
Her aged mother, who was in an
adjoining room at the time, followed
as quickly as she could and rolled
her daughter in the snow, extinguish-
ing the flames. However, not until
Mrs. Larsen had been terribly burned.
Her injuries were most severe about
the breast, abdomen and thighs. Her
right leg is said to have been liter
ally baked. She suffered intense pain
until death came to relieve her suf-
ferings. Mrs. Larsen was As years
of age and had lived in this city a
number of years.
Coroner John Miller was notified Of
her death and took charge of the
body. An inquest will be conducted
either tonight or tomorrow morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
SAMMIES HAVING
| WORST WEATHER
Ice and Snow, Combined With Fine
Rain, Make Things Generally
Disagreeable In France.

With the American Army in France,
Tuesday, Jan. Is, (By the Associated
Press Icy roads turned into river
beds for torrential streams flowing
from the melting SHOWS on the hills,
together with downpour Of fine rain.
combined today to make conditions the
worst the American army has expe-
rienced since coming to France.
Through the zone of the army It
was not infrequent to find the roads
at places lined ON either side with
motor trucks which had been ditched.
Mule drawn vehicles also were mired
in many cases. In one stretch OF road
mile long there were IA vehicles
ditched tonight with the soldiers work
ing hard to release them. The mule
drawn transport trains indeed suffered
the most from the conditions. the AMI
mails slipping on the ice roadbeds and
being unable to arise after falling I'M
I'll branches and twigs cut from trees
were put under their feet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
TAYLOR RIDGE

Rev. Edward McOmber called at ~
home of Mrs. Hintermeister Tuesday. =
Miss Majel Alcorn was on duty ct u
bank Wednesday.
Otto Kahn was pleasantly surpsiDeo
Tuesday evening when a few Of "
friends gathered at his home to help
him celebrate his birthday.
Miss Jennie v. Mcconnell atteA4el
the wedding Of Miss Florence Nallstts
to Ray Barnes at st. Joseph's church,
near Presumption, Wednesday.
Owing to the severe storm Sunday,
which caused the highways to be ha1.
ly drifted, no school was held east o.
west Of the village.
Roy Westpfahl served as carrier q
route Thursday.
Charles Shaffer Of East Moline sDent
Sunday at the home Of Ellis Rouse.
Miss Amelia Miller. teacher Of a.
school east of. the village, Is now stay.
ing at the home Of Bert mccullough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Heath and Nj. and
Mrs. Merle Heath of Rock Island spent
Sunday at the home of s. o. Heath u
this village.
Elsada Simmons returned to the hous
of Grace Westpfahl Monday after = tYp
weeks stay with home folks at nllnAe
City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
SHOOTS At WIFE,
T THEN At HIMSELF
Davenport Man Angry Because S.
Refuses 10 Talk to Him, Nahaa
Assault on Her.
THREE BULLETS MISS weHlr
Husband Wounds Himself N r.
and Shoulder and Is ThossAt
Fatally Hurt.

A Davenporter, angered becsus, ii
wife would not submit to hearinr il
plea to take him back, fired thrss n
toll shots at her.. missing, and Il.
turned the gun on himself, shocti1s
twice and probably fatally woun6ias
himself.
He is Emile Racker. aged q. ~
Is in Mercy hospital today. The she1a
ing occurred last night at the ~
Of his wife's parents, Mr.. and Nm 4
A. Dobbs. 1907 Second street, DsTs.
port.
Bullets In Breast.
From the story told by witnesnn
Racker went to see his wife, who ~
been living with her parents shn
she separated from her hustssd
Racker came to plead that she tnhn
him backN He asked her to step on
In the kitchen to talk to him. She =.
fused. He then drew the revolver "a
fired at her three times. The hullo,
! missed their intended mark. Raetr,
then turned the gun on himself N
fired twice. One wound is located II
over the heart and the other In tn
right shoulder. Physicians say hemay
| be fatally wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
DIES WHILE ON WAY
TO LOCAL HOSPITAL

Death due to natural causes was the
verdict returned by the jury at an in
quest held this morning at the Knox
undertaking parlors over the remains
of James Maxwell of East Moline who
died Monday night while enroute to
St. Anthony's hospital.
Mr.. Maxwell has been in the three
cities for the last two years and up
to the time of his death was employed
in a restaurant in East Moline. He
was taken sick while at work and was
rushed to st. Anthony's hospital, but
died before arriving there. The re-
mains were taken to Knox's undertake
ing parlors and the body is being held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
CITY To CHARGE
ALL water RENT
SchOOls,f Hospitals and Colleges Will
Have to Pay for Service Under
New Ruling.

The city commission will. in the
very near future, adopt an ordinance
which will provide for charging pub
lie and parochial schools, hospitals
and colleges water rent.
Heretofore these institutions had al
ways received the city water service
free. Meters will be installed to de-
terlnine the amount Of water used in
these buildings, same as to other con-
sumers, but low water rate is to be
charged. Increased expenses in oper-
ating the waterworks department
caused the city commission to take this
action The ordnance is being rushed
through so that it can be included in
the new revised book on city ordi-
nances, now being revised by the COM
mission.
This ordinance is also to provide
for discount for cash, if settlement
Of bills is made in a specified time
This plan has been used by the Peo-
pies Power company for some years
and tends to stimulate earlier payment
of bills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
PARTIAL RELIEF IS GIVEN
in FAMINE OF COAL WITH
THE ARRIVAL OF 800 TONS

ers declare, could not be democracy.
Another resolution to be reported
with favorable recommendation will
oppose the employment Of women in
hazardous occupations or in positions
where they are compelled to do rough
work The argument will be made
that the real motive of those who ad-
vocate the substitution Of women in
industry because of the shortage OF
labor, is to keep down wages.
John p. White, who resigned the
presidency of tn miners union to be-
come adviser to DR.. H. A. Garfield, fed
eral fuel administrator, addressed the
convention. He made plea for the
ratification of the Washington agree
ment by which both bituminous and
anthracite miners received wage ad-
vances. Mr.. White explained the pen
atty clause in the soft coal agreement
and said it was put in the agreement
by the miners and operators.
Wage increases obtained by organ.
lied miners in the last two years, Mr..
White said, should make them rejoice
DIR. Garfield, regretting his ability
to attend the convention, wired:
II appreciate sincerely the loyal re-
Spouse made by mine workers to ap-
peals for cooperation with the govern
ment in the present emergency. The
steady decrease in loss of tonnage
since August by reason Of labor short.
age is eloquent testimony of this CO.
operation. The successful prosecu.
ton of the war depends as much or
| the men in the mines as on the mer
! in the trenches"
The convention adjourned until to-
morrow morning to permit commit.
tees to consider the many resolutions
and other matters presented to then
| for action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
MINERS TO FAVOR
NATION CONTROL
Government Ownership Of Mines Elk
pected To Be Backed in Resolution
BY Workers ut Meet.

Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 16.-The
resolutions committee of the United
Mine Workers Of America in biennial
convention here, is expected to report
favrably a resolution advocating gov
eminent ownership of the coal mines
Of the country provided they are con-
Quoted along democratic lines. The
miners convention Of 1914 went on
record In favor of federal ownership
and the present gathering OF coal dig
gers. according to leaders among the
delegates, will reaffirm the stand TAX
en- four years ago.
The resolution expected to be re-
ported will declare that the union
miners, In the event OF government
ownership coming to pass, shall have
representation in the operation OF the
mines. Anything less than this, min
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
A Summer Car Before aemodeline.,

Here are shown views of the same
type of street cars, one as they ap-
peared before entering the Rock Is
land shops of the Tri-City Railway
company for remodeling, and the 9TH
er as they appear as they leave the
shops after being entirely closed in
and fitted with vestibules, and made
into modern pay-as-you-ente cars.
The Tri-CitY Railway company is
remodeling four of the big, open, dou-
BILE truck type of cars, which former
ly were used in the summer service
to the Watch Tower. Thousands OF
tri-city people can no doubt. recall
pleasant journeys they made on these
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

cars to the Rock river resort. They
will now be used in the arsenal ser
vice, hauling government employees en-
gagged in the grim pursuit Of war i'm
plement manufacture, contrast in
deed to the pleasure jaunts of their
former passengers.
These cars have always been toe
high to pass under the government
bridge, and as the height has not been
changed, they will remain in service
exclusively on this side of the river
The first car was finished about two
! weeks ago and is now in service, and
the second one will be out of the shops
in day or two. Two others are tc
be remodel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
EARLY TO BED AND
LATE TO RISE AID
TO EAST FUELWISE

Boston, jan 16.-Boston went to
bed earlier than usual last night. slept
later today and showed general and
cheerful compliance with early clos
ing and late opening regulations made
in the hope Of conserving fuel. Fuel
Administrator Storrow's order for 10
o'clock closing was more widely OBJ
served last night than on Monday, as
the public came to realize that 1t was
a command and not a request.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
BUTTERWORTH HEADS
LOCAL ASSOCIATION

Officers for the Tri-City Manufac-
turers' association for the current
year were announced at the annual
meeting of the association held at the
Outing club in Davenport last night.
The officers were elected yesterday
Appended is the list:
William Butterworth.
Vice presidents-George A. Steph-
ems, Captain Walter A. Rosenfield and
]. w. Bettendorf.
Governing board. F. Lardner, C.
E. White, J. L. Hecht and w. F. Velie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
1917 BAD YEAR FOR
CHICAGO'S SALOONg

Chicago, Jan, 16.-During 1917, r.
saloons IN Chicago went out Of NJ.
hess. involving a loss OF revenue b
the city Of 100000. This was e
nounced at meeting Of the fnaAa
committee Of the council to frame ~
annual budget.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
firmly adhered to for the balance of
the season by all dealers"
All Priced the Same.

For the remainder of the cold stor-
age egg season grades of eggs are tc
be disregarded, extras and firsts to be
priced on the same basis. According
to the latest department of agricul-
ture reports, there are but 100000
cases of eggs left in storage, which
on the basis of last months consump-
ton, probably means shortage OF
several hundred thousand cases.
Fresh eggs from the southwest, how
ever, will probably start coming in by
the middle Of February,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
SHERRARD is MAJOR.

DR.. Ben Sherrard, formerly a prac-
titioner in Rock Island, who several
months ago enlisted in the United
States army and was commissioned a
lieutenant in the dental branch, has
just been advanced to a majority. He
is now located at Camp Sherman, Chill
licothe, Ohio,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

A plan is suggested by the ILLINOIS
fuel administrator at Chicago today to
discontinue every industry and bust
ness activity on Saturday. Sunday and
Monday for two weeks in the state OF
Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Missouri.
This would effect Rock Island. 1t
would mean the closing Of every &C
tivity in the city for three days each
week. Thousands of tons of coal
could be saved from this and the sug-
gestion may be made law.
Would Last Two Weeks.
The meeting of the Illinois fuel COM
mission is being held in Chicago to-
day but It is said no final action will
be taken. In this community alone
where manufacturers use immense
quantities of fuel a big saving would
result. The law, if it is made, will
only be for two weeks. Not only would
fuel be saved which might help Rock
Island but the saving of the fuel state
wide would soon eliminate the famine.
Within two weeks it is expected suf-
ficient supply will be on hand for all
but until that time some method Of con-
serving must be followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Obituary
Funeral of Mrs. Frank McMeekin,

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Frank McMeekin. 1897 Fourteenth-and-
a-half street, were held at 2 o'clock
this afternoon at the late home. Rev.
David A. Johnson, pastor of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church, offciated.
1nterment was in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

Plenty of oliDe drab Utopia
worsted t0ool; knitting .Doy-
sted; Utopia Scotch Knitting
sDorsted, gray mixed; Min
erUa khaki mixed, all vool
and uorsted; Fieisher's knit
ting Worsted, nauy blue.
Prices from 9Oc Hank ND.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
See the Others.

Thirty ladies' excellent wool sweat
ers, belted styles; ordered last summer;
we would have to pay more now than
we're selling them for. All wanted
sizes: choice $500.
Closing out all the ladies' cloth coats.
We have now left just about thirty in
all, covering an excellent variety Of
styles in sizes up to 40. Most of these
coats were picked up for us by our New
York buyer greatly under price. None
are worth less than $1,000, most of
them are really worth $500. Choose
for $500.
Special lot, fresh new fur muffs,
mostly the wanted melon shapes, made
to sell for $500; a special bargain sent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

there pending word from the parents
in Meadville, Pa, whom Coroner
John Miller has notified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
WOUND IS FATAL TO
YANKEE IN FRANCE

Paris, Jan. 16.-Ivan Mock, young
engineer of Baltimore, one Of the few
Americans remaining in the French
foreign legion is said by the Herald
to have died of the wound received
last week in the attack made by the
foreign legion in the neighborhood
of Flirey.
ALLEN Blount of st. Louis, another
American of the legion, has obtained
a transfer to the American army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Further Suspension of Bus
mess Activity Agreed to
in City.
FACTS ON FUEL FAMINE.

lHTce HuHuicu touS vi COdi ar
rived in Rock Island today.
Grocery stores, meat markets,
drug stores and confectionery
stores agree to reduce time they
are TO keep open.
Churches and lodges agree to
suspend holding OF meetings.
Mines in Rock Island and Mer-
Ger counties increase activity to
provide coal for cities.
Railroads reduce number of pas
senger trains to assist in c0nser.
Walton of fuel.
Office buildings TO open at 0 in
the morning.
Rock Island club will close inn
mediately after the dinner hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Buster Every Day. Good Solid Bargain Reasons Why
The Fisk & Loosely Store Is MoInes Store. Here Are
Some Pointers for Thursdays Customers Come In and


US by our New York buyer. Here's your
chance at new muff at about half real
value, choice $3.50.
Fresh arrivals, ladies' pretty nsw
white waists, low neck or high neck,
splendid values at CSC each.
Again, fresh lot of those beautiful
new tub silk waists, mostly novelty,
candy stripes. We have sold probably
ahundred Of these in the past 3 weeks
now, again, a good lot to choose from
at $3.50.
p. N. corsets are always satisfactory.
Good material, good styles, correct
lines, and at a reasonable price. Prices
range from $1.OO to $500. For Tie
greatest economy and best results, hJ
P. N. numbers 1889 or 1893 at $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
MAY HALT every
LOCAL ACTIVITY
Illinois Fuel Administrator Today Sug
gests That All Business Be
Stopped.
PROBABLY WILL ADOPT PLAN
States That For Three Days q Wee1
Industries Be Curtailed for the
Saving Of Fuel.

All unnecessary industries and
Institutions In Rock Island may
be temporarily closed during the
present coal situation.
The United States fuel adminis-
tratiOn today is working on some
definite plan where unnecessary
institutions may be closed as an
emergency to curtail the nations
fuel supply. The law will include
breweries, saloons, theatres,
churches and all institutions that
are not absolutely necessary. The
closing of these places would save
Rock Island many tons of coal and
If the law goes into effect immed-
late action will he taken by the
Rock Island county fuel commits
sion to enforce the rule. Theatres
and saloons are the two that are
prominent in the unnecessary list
and the closing of these in Rock,
Island would do much towards
helping the city to give fuel to all.
No definite steps will be taken I'M
til orders are received from the
administration at Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

Misses fine ribbed, medium
weight black hose: Csc pair.
"Round Ticket" hose, heavy fib-
Or silk, Russian calf and African
brown: CSC pair.
Mons oxford cashmere half hose,
eoc pair.
Ladies' cashmere hose, black Or
white: Soc pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
In the Shoe Department, lot of 'Real
Bargains" to Pick From. These for ex-

Bargain" to Pick From. These for ex
ample:
Boys shoes, sizes 21a to 6,
button or lace, good stout leath-
er, really worth $3.50 for $1.98
pair.
Ladies good gun metal and
patent leather shoes, cloth tops
or leather tops, worth $3.50 for
$1.98 pair. 4
Children's gun metal high top
shoes, sizes Az to 8, going at
$1.98 pair.
Ladies' storm rubbers; also
low rubbers for Cuban heels: 85c
pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

Boys and girls ribbed heeeed -
lon suits, sizes 2 to Is: Csc, Csc al
500.
Ladies' f'eee lined vesss aae
pants, gray Of white: 75c and -
Ladies' heeced union sults, efjk
children's knit an" waists, -
tapped: 35e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

-. Fresh :. county ,us'er.
=.
Best Peaberry coffee,
22Iae h.
Fresh rutabaoas. Sc ID.
Bulk ralsins. 2 lbs. for
Csc.
Canned asparagus tips,
2sc can.
Apple butter. large
s'afs Jars. 2tc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

Groceries, Thursday:
Minnesota potatoes, tsOo pecks or
less to each, with other groceries
oger 500. 35c peck.
ksotha soap, 4 bars to each
for 1885,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

Summer sausage =
ID.
! Corn beef Ioaf, slse
! soc ID.
\ Vienna sausass (e
ZOO can.
Mustard sardlnsa
Sans for Csc.
lizard compound, -
ID,
Shredded wh. ..l
euIk. 2 pkss for ~
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
BOY SCOUT GETS MADEL FOR
HEROIC ACT

The Bracken Chronicle says: On
day last week, Harry the 15-year-ol
son of w. +. Watkins, the well-knowI
telegraph operator, received a Bo'
Scouts medal from the National head
quarters for an act of heroism per
formed in August, 1915. While II
bathing in the Ohio river, near tn
Augusta wharf, at the time abov'
stated, Dana Gregston, 17-year-olt
colored boy, got beyond his depth, and
not being able to swim, had gone
under several times. Young Watkins
realizing the colored boys danger,
plunged into the river after him and
succeeded in swimming to the shore
with the almost exhausted boy. This
brave act of young Watkins, who is
member of the Boy Scouts, was
brought to the attention of the Ma
tional heaquatrers, which, after a
thorough investigation, awarded the
medal. ]. z. Robertson, the jeweler,
engraved the proper inscription on
the medal.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04

..--,s..t Oi tn5 shortage OF coal
and the inability Of the people to get
1t, renders 1t necessary that the Fuel
Commission take steps to relieve suf-
ferlng. many families in this county
being without any coal whatever, and
In order to remedy this condition the
commission has ordered all schools
closed until further notice from the
commission.
It is further directed that schools
having coal on hand sell the same In
very small lots of not more than ten
bushels in any case to those who are
without fuel and unable to procure
same from other sources. 1t is not
the intention at this time to require
all the coal on hand sold, but only SO
much as is required to meet the de-
mands of people in the vicinity who
are suffering for the want Of coal and
unable to procure It in any other man.
ner
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
Up. HENDR|CKsON
Dies Suddenly ut His Home at Poplar
Flat Lewis County Yesterday
Mornlng-Was Victim Of
Heart Disease.

Mr. j. Pleasant Hendrickson, aged
64 years, one OF Lewis county's most
prominent citizens, dropped dead at
his home at Poplar Flat yesterday
morning about Z o'clock, his death be-
ing due to heart trouble, with which
he has been patient sufferer for a
number Of years. He was standing in
the yard at his home feeding his
chickens when the death summons
came, his wife being at his side at the
time.
Deceased was the father of Messrs.
Frank L. and Mack J. Hendrickson,
both of this city, who with his wife,
survive him.
The funeral will be held Sunday
morning at II o'clock from his late
home. Burial in East Fork csme-
terry.