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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-26
PERSONAL POINTS

Miss Bessie Freistat. 2503 Eight
avenue. left this morning for
Spring Valley, Ill, where she will
render a program of cello numbers
this evening at the Hall township
high school.
Mrs. Carl Dahn has retained to
her home in Taylor Ridge after d
three weeks stay with her sister.
Mrs. J. c. II. Buck. 2705 Thirteenth
avenue, recuperating from a crit
cal operation performed al st. An
thongs hospital. where she was
confined for three weeks.
Harry Baker. 2S01 Seventh ave-
nue., returned last evening from a
trip 10 Chicago, Cincinnati. Cleve-
land and points in Kentucky. prior
to his leaving Monday with thu
next contingent for Camp Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Ray. who
moved TO Rock Island from Lin
coin. Neb.. last September, have
been visiting for several days with
Mrs. RAYS sister. Mrs F. n. Blan-
chard, 2412 Washington street, Lin
coin. Mr.. Ray is assistant to the
head clerk of the Modern Wood
men and was formerly secretary 10
Head Consul Talbot of Lincoln.
Orvin OMalley Of Camp Grant,
who is on a 10 days furlough, IS
visiting his uncle. w K. O'Malley,
2733 Sixth avenue. Grace O'Malley
of Dixon. Ill, is also visiting her
uncle. W. f. O'Malley, and Mrs.
John Keete.
Hugo Jack Mosenfelder, who IS
with the motor driving corps Of the
general army working out of De
troit. Mich. is in the city for few
DAYS visit with his mother, Mrs.
Alphonse Mosenfelder, SOS TWEEN
t:eth street Mr.. MOsenfelder is in
the best of health and is enjoying
his work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-26
BACK FROM DEVILS
ISLAND TO TESTIFY

Paris. April 26.-Former Lieu
tenant Berton, who is serving life
sentence on DEVILS Island for trea.
son. will be heard in the proceed
ings against Senator Charles Hum
bert, former proprietor of lie Jaur-
nal whose case, growing out of
that against BOl0 Pasha, recently
executed for treason, is under in
yestiga ton
The ex-Iieutenant, who was sen
fenced in 1908. has asked to be
heard in the present proceedings,
declaring that he has important
revelations to make.
The depa Ttment of military JUS
tice has given instructions to have
Breton returned
Buy a Liberty Bond
Liuseed oil soap, which comes in
a can. cleans your polished floors
and leaves them as shiny" as ever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-26
BID OF TRADES
UNION FAVORED
BY COUNCILMEN
commissioners Informally Accept
Bid OF Labor League fer
Baseball Park.
TENDER GOOD PROPOSITION
Organization Composed of Six
Teams 10 Be Chosen From
Ranks Of 5000 Workers.

At the informal meeting Of the
city commissioners yesterday aft
ernoon. the Trades Union Baseball
league was awarded Douglas park,
former Three-Eye league baseball
grounds. by informal vote Of Com
uisSiouers Murriu. Rudgren,
Liedtke and Juhl. Mayor William
McCCuochie was absent from the
meeting. The Trades Union bid was
the higher of the two offers pre-
scented the city. the lnter-City
league being the other bidder. Union
league made the city three prop
ositions. acceptance Of one of
which probably VIII be made for
malIv at the next regular meeting
of the commission. The winning
bid offered:
First-Nay have S. per cent Of
the gate receipts. the total to be not
less than $500. 30 per gent Of the
gate to go towards the upkeep of
the park
Second A fat rate Of 5000 for
the season. beginning May 1 and
ending Oct. l.
Third-Payment OF $50 a month
for a period of five months
The Inter-City league proposed
10 lease the grounds for the sea-
son from May TO Sept. 10 for the
sum Of sos.
Ofier High Glass Baseball.
The Trades Union league will be
composed Of six teams to be
chosen from 5000 union men of the
tri-cities. II is the purpose Of the
organization to offer the public
high class baseball during the sea
son. the aggregattons being made
I'D of many league stars of former
DAYS The first game will he played
at Douglas pa-1y on Nav -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-26
SUSTAINS INJURY
IN QUEER MANNER

William McKibbins, 1928 Fourth
avenue. sustained a fracture of the
hip about o'clock this morning
when he twisted his leg while cut
ting corn on one foot He was
taken at once to St Anthony's hos
pital, where he was attended by DR..
A E. Williams.
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21
COMRADES! ATTENTION

On March 10th, at 9 p. m. we
are to be given the opportunity
to hear Americas greatest ora
tor, George X. kirkpatrick. Not
only does he stand at the top as a
platform speaker, but he is a
writer whose works have attracted
world wide attention. His last
book, "Think or Surrender" is
one Of the most forceful and
effective contribution to the lit
erature Of the Socialist movement.
If you have not read this work,
you will be given an opportunity
to purchase it Mt the meeting. Be
sure and and come to hear his
great speech, 1.-THE RIGHTS OF
MAN." in Everett, Sunday after
noon, March 10th.
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21
THE WATTS CASE
The History and Nature of the
Attempted Deportation of Com
rade Henry W. Watts

We are now able to publish the
exact charges and findings" that
were made against Watts, also the
present status. He was arrested
on October 9th, 1917, on a war
rant from the Commissioner of
Labor, the charging part of
which is as follows:
Whereas H. w. Watts has been
found in the u. S. in violation of
the Act of February 5, 1917, for
the following among other rea-
sons: That he has been found adj
vocating or teaching, subsequent
to his entry, the unlawful destruc-
ton of property; that he was a
person likely to become a public
charge at the time. of his entry;
and that he entered without in
spection"-
A short time after his incar-
ceration he was given hearing
before the immigration Inspector
at which he was not represented
by counsel as he did not want to
put his friends and Comrades to
any trouble or expense.
A transcript of the hearing
comprising the questions and an
swers together with the findings
and recommendation of the I'm
migration Inspector, were sent to
the Commissioner of Labor for
decision.
The Findings we're as follows:
with reference to the last
charge in the warrant that the
alien entered the U. S. without
inspection the statute of
Limitations has run against it.
With reference to the charge
that the alien was a person like
ly TO become a public charge, at
the time Of his entry, in the opin-
ion Of the examining inspector,
this charge is proved conclusively.
The alien admits that he gained
his entry into the U. S. by claim
ing that he was coming here for
temporary visit, and that he
was practically without funds and
without prospects in the U. S.
In trying to make showing that
he was a person not likely to
become a public charge, the alien
states that he was receiving money
from a couple Of organizations in
which he held office, and finally
admitted that he was receiving
$50 (Sl5.00-the figure put down
might have been a typographical
error. or it might have been
falsification) month salary
from one, and $500 a month sal
airy from another
with reference to the charge
that the alien has been found adj
vocating or teaching the unlawful
destruction Of property subsequent
to his entry into the U. S.,
there is no evidence to support
this charge as TO any individual
act Of the alien. His beliefs,
however, and the order Of which
he is a member and active work
err are much as would make it
very probable that he has been
teaohing and advocating anything
ard everything to the interest Of
himself or those orders. He has
been publishing a newspaper in
Everett, has been a street speak
or and an active organizer Of
the peoples Council. He is post
cd as " The laws ~ the y. s.
and undoubtedly was prepared 70
defend himself on all The charges
ren'io,ed in the warrant.
eve unGuestionably knew that
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21

lIllle Roeder apron and corset
cover; Mr.. GAnsay, Fran's Place,
pair mans shhes; Everett Trunk
Factory, hand sase; II. p Whar-
tenby, 2 boxes apples; J. Swed-
berg, sack cornlm neal and 2 jars
fruit; j. S. Bobier, sack parsnips;
Mrs. Brood, 3 dhns fruit; Mrs.
0. c. Lund, dfiter-piece and
handkerchief; f. ~. Craig, inlaid
cheeker-board; Della Engstrom,
$1.00; w. J. Fostson, $3.50; +. F..
Whitaker, $i.50; Hilda Moe, bat
tenberg dresser runner; Mrs. w.
ojalla, can fruit; Mrs. T. Svarrar,
crocheted Gap; Mrs. Branstrom,
crocheted cap; Harriet Starks,
jar fruit; Joe Fulmer, feather pill
low, sack carrots and pumpkins;
f. G. Carlson, box apples; X.
II. Hodgins, towel, handkerchief
and bag; C. Engstrom, sl00; Mrs.
A. +. Holmberg, crocheted cap.
Cedar Valley: A. E. Cimmery,
sack potatoes; Richard Pape, sack
potatoes
Freeland: W. II. Hazen, sack
potatoes; Mrs. W. Lieseke, doilie;
j. II. Prather, rs cents.
East Standwood: Marie Fjerlie,
embroidered pillow cover; C. Jor-
gensen, $500; Mrs. s. Fjerlie,
guest towel
Miscellaneous: Thos. Jensen,
silvana, Sl00; Luella Twining
Berkeley, Cal, red banner; Ethel
B. Sanford, Lovelock. New, work
bag and doilie; f. G. Ingerson,
Wenatchee, 2 boxes apples; r.
Kronliek. Malaga, dressed chick
ems; Rufus Wren, Gold Bar, $1.00:
Emma Sager, Anacortes, tatting
handkerchief; Mrs. Walter Nc
Nichols. Mt. Vernon, infants
prize cap; G. A. Schafer, Hey
brook, $l.00; G. V, Sumner. Nc
Murray. / box apples; Local Bry-
ant, $500; Merle Haynes, aged y.
Flint, Mich, cartoon handkerchief:
b. +. Peyton, Vancouver, S1.00;
Bert Goddard and j. B. Bittle.
Plummer, Ida, s100; Jennie Kuhn,
Lowell, soc; Effie L. Armstrong.
Charleston, table pad; M. F. Gil
bert, peshastin. $l.00; Gunder
HUSKY, Norman, 2 sacks potatoes;
Chas. Raymer, Seattle, two books;
e. d Hunsacker, White Salmon,
so cents; W II. Bartolet, Marys-
vile, rug; Mrs. Ralph. Snohomish.
crocketed yoke; Mrs, Halliday,
Snohomish, pollow-cover lace.
The proceeds Of the sale amount
to nearly a hundred dollars.
Comrade Watts, in the role of
auctioneer, made n hit. The ar
ticles sold rapidly, and the few
remaining unsold were disposed of
within "a hours. Comrade HUSKY
acted as chairman, and made a
strong plea for the support of the
working-class press. All together
the event was one long to be re-
memberede in the local move
ment
Program:
Flute solo with piano accompani-
ment ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21
OUR CELEBRATION

Following is the list Of names
and contributions to the Birthday
Party, held February 18th. As it
was necessary for the editor to
be in Seattle during a part of
the week on the Watts case,
the work Of compiling this list
was placed in the hands Of a
C3mrade vino volunteered 20 DO
the work If there are any err
rors or omissions, please notify
this office at once, and we will
gladly make the corrections in
next weeks issue. We desire TO
give credit to all the friends and
Comrades who assisted in max
/ ing this event a success.
/ Arlington: Max Gutenberg.
SL0O; Mrs. G. w. Clapsaddle,
crocheted cap; Ida Clapsaddle,
guest towel and handkerchief;
Miss Karn Hoid., crochetcd cor
ret-covcr; Fred Frauelen 6 dozen
eggs; Mrs. Dawson, hose supper
tiers; Annie r. Thorsen, $500.
Four jars Of fruit from Airing
ton, sent by parcels post and
bearing initials b S. became un-
done in package. We would be
glad TO know whose contribution
this was.
Everett: Mrs. A. J. Peterson,
dressing sacque; G. A. Rassmus-
sen, clothes rack; II. f. Schubert,
dozen shrubs; Alvin ] Peterson,
Sl.50; Mrs. w. l. Toler, jar fruit;
Clara Ulonska, guest towel; Mrs.
w J. Fortson, guest towel and
dish; j. S. Belts, sack potatoes;
which EXCLUSION is authorized;
and that the statute covering
deportation" on this point reads
as follows "any alien who within
five years after entry BECOMES
a public charge from causes not
affirmatively shown to have aris-
en- subsequent to landing, shall be
taken into custody and dcportod."
it has not even been alleged that
Watts has become a public charge.
We were also able to cite to the
court several cases in which SINH
Jar orders Of deportation had been
oyerruled by the courts in fIa-
bcas Corpus proceedings
Judge Neterer seemed to be ia
Horably impressed, and took The
matter under advismcnt In the
meantime Watts is being held at
the Detention Station. We had to
surrender him for the purpose
Of the court action.
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21


spoke. The county commissioners
refused heat for the meeting.
Eighty-three were present but
only few stayed for the entire
speech. No disloyal sentiment was
expressed in the speech.
The official paper of the Nom
Partisan League comes to our Of
flee regularly and we have found
that 1t has always been patriotic.
IL supports the war;.i it supports
the bond issues; it supports Pres
ident WILSON; it is all that can be
asked from the point of view Of
patriotism. Yet its meetings are
broken up, and recently its Sec
rotary for the state of Minnesota
was arrested while addressing a
gathering of farmers.
This may seem paradoxical, but
1t is very simple. II is Just
matter of economic deferminism
and class antagonism. Minnesota
Is immensely wealthy and its.
wealth comes largely from its
wheat. The life Of the williag
Trusts and Elevator Trusts and all
capitalist appendages depends up
On the ability Of the capitalists TO
get the wheat crop away from the
farmers without giving the far
mers more than absolutely neces-
sary. and for the purpose II ex-
pioitation. This is accomplished
ny the wheat parasites mainly
hru political control Of the state.
having control Of the Republican
and Democratic parties they keep
the farmers divided on fake issues
and platforms of one kind or an.
other, while they effectually block
remedial legislation sought by the
farmers-and the robbery and ex-
ploitati0n goes merriIy on.
Now, however, the farmers and
other middle class units have or
ganized n political party Of their
own and bid fair to put the G. o.
P.-Democrats out of office. if not
out Of business. If this should
happen the millionaire Millers,
Eleyatormen, and other moneyed
parasites see the possible end of
their fat profits. Therefore the
Nom partisan League is anathema;
1t must be fought to the hilt in
defense of sacred profits.
We hold no brief for the Nom
partisans, We could net defend
their principles, nor justify their
tactics. 1t is another middle class
movement such as the Peoples
Party and the Progressiyes Dull
Moose), and after a short vogue
may be expected to flicker out.
However, the middle class is yet
so numerically strong in the wheat
states that it will make things
interesting for the capitalist class
for round or two. The Non.
partisans do not stand for any
thing fundamental. They are
merely fighting the capitalists for
the spells of the wheat crop. or
whatever happens to be the chief
source of profit. They are Just as
strong for exploitation, for prof.
teering, etc, as are the bigger
plutOcrats. Their program does
not take cognizance of those who
labor and produce the worlds
Weulth
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21

the three year period during which
he could be deported on the
charge of entry without inspection
had elapsed, and he thought the
showing that he made would be
sufficient to offset the charge that
he was n person likely 10 become
public charge at the time Of
entry. He was also very care
ful not to admit that he hard been
advocating or teaching the unlaw-
full destruction of property or that
he was an anarchist. His state
ments, however, that he was OPP
posed to all present forms of or
ganized government and believed
in their overthrow would tend 10
show that he really is an an
archist at heart. The exhibits,
and particularly exhibit d, (reso-
buttons past by Local No. Ev-
eret.) shows his opposition to
military draft, to the interest Of
this country. and to the govern
ment of the United States. The
sticker, which is part of ex-
hibit D advocating resistance to
conscription, supports this claim.
Exhibit G, which is record of
the Police Department Of Van
couver, B. c., gives the aliens
criminal occupation as that Of
''rioter" During the free speech
fight the mounted police were rid
ing down people on the streets
and sidewalks and Watts among
others called them "Cossacks.' .
whereupon he was grabbed and
jailed. II was the police that
riotedl, which would tend to sup
port the charge that he advocated
the unlawful destruction Of prop
erty. THE parenthesis are ours)
This man in my opinion is
dangerous to be running at large
in the Y, S. as he has n certain
following and a certain influence
among that following After con
sidering the testimony adduced
in this case. find r.. w. Watts
IS an alien, British subject, that
ne entered the U. S. from Canada
thru the port Of Blaine, Wash,
some time in August, 1914, that
he was at that time a person
likely to become a public charge;
and /, therefore, respectfully rec
ommend that he be ordered de-
ported to the country whence he
came or Of which he is a citizen
in conformity with law.
THOS. NJ. FISHER,
immigration Inspector"
In the course Of time the de-
! partment Of labor issued an order
directing that Comrade Watts be
deported in the following Ian
guaRe;
Henry w Watts, who landed
at Blaine, Wash, on the 18th,
day Of August, 1914, has been
found in the United States in
violation Of the immigration Act
Of February 8, 1917, to-wit;
That he was q person likely TO
become a public charge at the time
Of his entry into the United
States (our emphasis) and may be
deported in accordance Herewith.
**a
Witness my hand and seal this
25th day Of January, 1913.
LOUIS +. POST,
Assistant Secretary Of Labor"
AS soon as possible after get
ting notice Of this we filled a
petition for a Write Of Habeas
Corpus in the Federal Court and
rot p Temporary restraining or
der and order TO how cause" At
the hearing IN this matter last
Monday we were able to show
arnOnV ofbor fhirg. that tbo
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21

I'VE take this opportunity
w to thank those who CO.
operated in making the birth
day party a success.
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21

Comrades Svarrer, Malmgren
and Mrs, Elder
Playlet, "Ruben and Rache" ....
Frances and Elsie Sinner and
Madell Davis
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21
FARMERS In BAD

FARIBAULT, Minn.-After be-
ing shut out Of the Empress The
atre here and unable to find an
other hall where they might meet.
a small number of farmers in this
county belonging to the Non-Par-
tisan League had short meeting
today in the court house, where
N. S. Randall, Of Minnea polls,
spoke. The county commissioners
refused heat for the meeting.
Eighty-three were present, but
only a few stayed for the entire
speech. No disloyal sentiment was
expressed in the speech.
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21

Leather Goods, Turks and Re
pairing at Everett Trunk Factory
28lJ Rockefeller.
The Co-operative news. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1917-1918, 1918-02-21

Use the advertising slips.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-16
$3.50 RULINGS
STILL IN FORCE
SAYS FOOD CHIEF

A Misunderstanding which threat.
ems to be serious has arisen in con-
nection with a recent order Of the
Food Administration, releasing house
wives OF Colorado who voluntarily
placed their homes on an absolutely
wheatless basis until harvest from
their pledge. This release from the
ly-wheatless-pledge WAS in no
way intended to carry the impression
that the $3.50 rulings have been abol-
ished or that the wheat saving pro-
gram should be cast aside
In spite Of the great harvest that
has been granted to America, wheat
saving must go on" declared Thomas
B. Stearns, Federal Food Administra-
tor for Colorado. ut would be the
height Of short-sightedness for the
United States. with bitter war ahead
Of her and possible years Of short
crops. to eat up her wheat now In
stead Of creNing a vast national store
house from which she and her Allies
can draw as long as war lasts"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-16
SPIRIT OF FRANCE
CLOVIS IN SACRIFICE
OF LITTLE CHILDREN.

Much has been told Of the spirit
of France since the war began
Many heroic things - victories,
sacrifices, courage beyond belief,
accomplishing resistance to the
slow agony Of hunger cold and
personal loss, have developed from
this marvellous, idealistic de 20
ton to their own land.
But listen to this tale, ye who
feel abused because your morning
is not as sweet as of yore:
Last winter sugar was scarce in
France, even as it is now, so scarce
that it was and is an almost un-
known luxury to many.
Officials of the Red Cross de-
cided to invite the school children
of Paris to a luncheon. So all the
small folks of the city were gath
cred together and feasted on the
great cups of chocolate which is
their delight, with an ample sup
ply of bread.
Then because candy is no longer
made in France, because the land
Of French pastry knows pastry no
more, because there must be a sur
prise, a final treat, a "bonne
bouche," each little guest, out Of
the stores of the Red Cross, was
given to eat a lump Of sugar, one
Of the half dominoes Of loaf
sugar.
There were smiles Of thanks,
grateful words of delighted ap-
probation from these children Of
Paris, starved for sweets through
80 many weary months.
But them pause.
A few Of the scores Of children ate
their sugar joyously; others looked at
It lonGingly: but most of It was at
once whisked out OF sight, clasped
closely in little hands. slipped into
tiny pockets.
Then came surprised questionings
from those giving and serving the
luncheon-and whispered, haif.shy ex-
pl1nations in response.
Yes, yes, every one loved sugar,
but" and then 1t was discovered that
each small person had the same
thought, born Of the wonderful spirit
Of France. quite without other prompt
ing.
II the sugar were taken home, saved
quito carefully. 1t might be put into q
tiny box and sent to 4 soldier, fight.
ing at the front for France.
We in America now are asked to
cat not more than two pounds Of sugar
. month-which II far more than the
French are getting-in order that We
may send a part of our usual amount
to our own soldiers in France and that
We may share with these little French
patriots.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-16
Lutheran Church Notes

Sunday school every Sunday at
10 a. IN.
English divine service next
Sunday evening at 8 O'Clock.
The funeral of our deceased
friend, Mr.. Stemman, will be held
on next Sunday afternoon. A
very brief service, first at the home
at 2 O'Clock, and the main service
at church about 2:3O. Sermons
will be delivered in Swedish and
in English. Rev. Broleen OF
Boulder will speak in Swedish
The. social which was to have
been next last Wednesday will be
given next Wednesday evening.
The program starts at 8 O'Clock.
Everybody welcome.
Regular service next Thursday
evening.
We feel that all our services
should be better attended. This is
a critical time for our work here.
and the future of our congrega-
ton depends largely on the sup
port you give it now. Don't be a
Stacker"
ELMER j. Holt. Acting Pastor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-16
Lost or Stolen Gun

Winchester, % caliber, model 1906
Number 509528 back Of trigger guard
and on steel band on front of wooden
handle. If the numbers are filed off it is
theft. and price of gun, $3.50. will be
given as reward for conviction and re-
turn Of gun. If los, will give finder
$3.50 cash. For Information see
Charles Crosson. Gun was lost in
Idaho Springs or on road to Crosson's.
G. w. PELL.