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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12

Grand total 81 920 60
Commissioner Rudgren submitte.
the following list OF claims agains
The general fund, which. on his mo
ton, was allowed by unanimoGs
Vptp-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12

All he News IL the Tlme-The
Argus.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12

the latent beauty OF form which is every womans nheI
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12

commissioner Rudgren submitted
the following list of claims for sal
aries, which, on his motion, was al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12
Smart Millinery for
Fashionable Matrons

Stylish, close-fitting toques and good
looking bonnets for women of middle age and
upward, who desire becoming millinery, yet
away from the extremes of the more youth
full modes.
Scores of charming matrons' hats from
which to choosc-all exclusive models-in
soft shades of taupe rich puppies and black,
Of course
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12
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All the News All the Time-Tbe
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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
GATHERING TACTICS
Renewed BY ENEMY
Rome Reports Austrian Com
mander Engaged in Vigorous
Action on Mountain Line.

Rome, Feb. .13.-Although the Aus
trian press in the last few weeks ha.
been referring to preparations for ar
offensive which they say the Italian:
are making as justification for the as.
sertion that it is impossible to with
draw other men or guns to help Ger
many in France, the Austrian com
mander, apparently wishes to bring an
end to the period Of inactivity. He is
resun,ing his batterine tactics in the
mountain sector.
In the last three days the Austrians
have engaged in vigorous actions
against the new Italian line in the
frenzela and Bella valleys where i'm
portant positions were wrested from
the Austrians a short time ago. The
enemy preceded his attacks by violent
bombardments, but when the Austrian
infantrymen attempted to press for
ward, as they did in the Bella valley, by
advancing into the Selle and Vallette
woods, they came under the fire of
Italian artillery and machine guns
which compelled them to beat retreat
with enormous losses before even
reaching the Italian trenches.
The Austrians met with another and
equally severe check in the Frenzela
valley yesterday.
In the course of this fighting Lieut..
RAMA, an aviator. brought down two
enemy airships, increasing the number
of his victories in aerial encounters to
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
OFFICER AT PARK WHO
RAN U-B0AT BLOCKADE
Crossed Atlantic Twice in Face
of Danger-Used Fast
Boats.

First Lieut.. F. P. Collins, who re.
ported to Camp Greenleaf this morn.
| ing, has had the interesting expert.
ence of crossing the Atlantic five
times through the submarine zone
The lieutenant made these numerous
trips as ships doctor, first on the
Ahgio- saxon. a British steamer, then
on the Cabotia of the Donaldson line.
Both OF these ships were sunk after
wards by the Huns.
Lieut.. Collins made these trips be-
fore the United States entered the
war. "The Cabotia," he stated, "con-
tinually received messages, warning
her of subs. What was worse the
Prince Eitel and the Frederick Will
helm were at large on the high seas
at that time, and the Cabotia received
wirelesses about these cruisers. Now
and then a warship would stop the
Cabotia and everybody stood, holding
their breath. wondering IL it were
German or French. That was all they
could do-wait. It was too late to
run"
Lieut. Collins said he was not sur
prised at the small toll paid the sub
marines by the American transports.
Any ship that makes re than fif-
teen knots" he stated. 'fs fairly safe
from the German 'unterzee' boats"
One of his most interesting trips he
declared. began on Feb. Is. 1915, when
he sailed out of Avonmouth. Eng
and Feb. Is vas the day that Ger
many declared her submarine block
ade. In all, DIR. Collins made five
rips and never landed twice at the
'ame port.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
A. p. Summary of Raid.

Interesting developments have
grown out of the big French raid
In the Champagne region yester-
day. Primarily it has been revealed
in this connection that American
artillerymen are in action on the
fetal statement of today, in re-
porting further on this raid, first
mentioned in last nights commu-
nication, noted the presence of
American batteries and announced
that they had given very effective
support" to the raiders. 1t had
not been previously known to the
public that American troops were
stationed at any point along the
line other than in the French Lor-
raine sector they are holding-an
indeterminate stretch east of st.
Mihiel. The assumption is that the
American artillerymen mentioned
are part of the numbers undergo
ing instruction by the French be-
fore taking up the task of support
ing their own infantry. The Butte
Du Mesnil. near where the raid
was carried out, lies in the area in
which the great French offensive in
1915 took place. 1t is some two
miles northeast of the town of LIE
Mesnil Lez-Hurlus, and slightly
less than that distance southeast
of Tahure-a place frequently
mentioned in the official communi-
cations.
Tahure, indeed. is named in to-
days Berlin official report, which
a French success in the
raid near that place. admitting that
a footing was secured by Petain's
troops in a salient OF the German
positions.
Paris announces the taking of
more than $50 prisoners in the
operation, which was carried out
on a front of about two-thirds of a
mile, and reports that the positions
taken have been organized.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
MARINE SECTION
IS ORGANIZED

Washington, Feb. b.s14.-Coastwise and
great lakes steamship lines operated
by railroads today were placed by
Director General McAdoo under the
supervision Of w. H. Peasants, of New
York, president of the Ocean Steam
ship company, who was design ated
manager Of the marine cection of the
railroad administration.
Special attention will be given to
organization of water transportation
facilities to insure greater movement
of coal to New England next winter
and better use. of lake shipping to
haul coal to the northwest.
Among the lines which will be under
Mr.. Peasants supervision are the Old
Dominion, Ocean Steamship and
Southern Pacific ships.
Independent steamship lines not op-
Grated by railroads are not involved
in the new arrangement. Mr.. McAdoo
specified that the direction of water
shipping shall hereafter be removed
from the three regional directors and
given exclusively to Mr.. Peasants.
From time to time, it is planned,
the railroad administration will take
over temporarily any steamers not
needed by the shipping board for
trans Atlantic traffic and use them in
coastwise trade.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
TRIED TO BLACKMAIL
MAYOR OF ATLANTA

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 14.-Indictments
charging an attempt to blackmail Asa
G. Gambler, millionaire mayor, of At
lanta. out of s509.00o. were returned
by Fulton county grand jury today
against ]. w. Cook. real estate man.
and Mrs. II. II. Hirsh, of this city.
Both were almost Immediately placed
under arrest and are held in Jail un-
der $4,000 bond each. Mayor Gambler
went before the grand jury today and
gave tire testimony on which the in
dictme1ts were returned. It is charged
Mrs. TIirsh and Cock -7ent to the
mayors oGlco in tue Gambler build
ing, cndcayorod TO place aim in a
compromising position ard, afterward.
Il is said, threatened TO take their
story 10 Mrs. Hirsh's husband unless
Mr.. Gambler scrt Mrs. Hirsh out of the
city and gave her half OF the sum he
recently donated to Emory university
here. which was s1.0000 900.
Once the demand for money was
made, IL was stated. the mayor in
structcd his attorney 20 take The
matter before the grand Jury. result
ting in the return Of The indictments.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
DOCTOR RELEASED UNDER
BOND; KILLING CHARGED

Lake Charles, La, Feb. H. - DR.. r.
Fl. Watkins, prominent physician and
resident OF this city for more than
twenty years. today was released un-
der $4,000 bond on charge of man.
slaughter in connection with the kill
ing at an isolated spot near here late
last night of James G. Hamilton, Sec
retary and manager of the Indepen-
dent Naval Stores company, here. DR..
Watkins declares he shot and killed
Hamilton in elf-defense and told of a
sensational automobile ride just prior
to the killing. on which he declared
Hamilton. with drawn revolver, forced
him to accompany Hamilton and his
wife
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14

That, he said. would not be the
proper attitude for Great Britain to
adopt. 1t was no mere phrase to say
that the government was giving the
closest attention to the subject of a
league Of nations. Lord Robert added
that he himself had gone SO far as to
prepare scheme for it, and it was a
matter concerning which they must
have clear ideas before the peace con-
ference met.
Unless Enemy Meant Peace.
In rebutting arguments O. the paci-
fists, Lord Robert declared that it was
useless to attempt to discuss peace
unless the enemy meant peace. The
government recognized it's only duty
was to put an end to this war. No
man of sense or feeling could wish it
to go on longer than necessary. He
believed that it could not be said that
policy of cringing before the Ger
man nation had met with any great
success. He added:
If the government would not crawl
before the enemy and offer peace on
any terms it is because they were con-
vinced not only that such a pea ,e
would be repudiated by the country,
but that it would not achieve a lasting
settlement"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
NEW TROOPS For
CAMP FORREST

Washington, Feb. Move
ments of men to complete the
first draft beginning on Feb.
30, will not be completed within
the following five days rs orig
inally planned, but will extend
over into March.
A movement not included in
previous announcements will
begin March 4, moving 1907
men to- Fort Oglethorpe, Ga,
and Camp Funston. Fort Riley,
Kansas.
The following increments Of
white men will go to Fort Ogle-
thorpe: Delaware, 2S1; New
Jersey, $40; Michigan. 1900;
Ohio. 1900; West Virginia,
1920; making a total Of 5,741.
West Virginia troops. instead Of
being sent to Camp Meade,
Maryland, are diverted by this
call to Oglethorpe.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
OYER FIVE THOUSAND MEN
ORDERED TO 0GLETHORPE
Movement Of New Draft Army to Begin Feb. %
and Will Extend Over Into March-Official
Announcement Made From Washing
ton - Planning to Receive
New Arrivals.
giment oecupled two hours.

| regiment occupied two hours.
The whole park looked like a mag
nified circus parade. Al far as the
eye could see came marching men,
loaded with enormous bundles, and
trucks piled half as high as the trees
under which they passed.
Some of the soldiers sang. others
whistled, and still others "cassed" with
great cheeriness as they marched un-
der tn, warm spring sunshine.
One soldier perched high on truck
was solemnly tinkering on an alarm
clock. The movement seemed to ex-
cite the soldiers into hilarious spirits.
Several regiments have recently been
sent away from Fort Oglethorpe, some
of them it Is known going to points in
the southwest. and it was not known
for what reason they were sent. The
vacated cantonments evidently were
intended for the detachments of the
draft army which are to be received
here. Fort ogletherpe from this on
WIN be not only an expansion point
for regular regiments, where they are
trained as they are recruited to full
strength, but also will be national
army encampment.
There are now 14.200 troops at Ogle-
thorpe, and in addition the medical
training camp and officers training
camp. with the addition OF troops
ordered here the number at this camp
will be in excess of 10000, with the
prospect that this will rapidly be in-'
creased.
Troops from the middle west will so
to Camp Funston. Provost Marshal-
General Crowder today notified gov
ernors that classification OF selective
men virtually has been completed and
that In the future local boards duties
will consist only of supervision Of the
drawing OF units from their respective
communities and reclassification OF
men undergoing change of status.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
Associated Press RevieWl

| tSSoOCldtou EISsS hoN'CWi
Ureasiness over the Russian situa'
tion in German and Austrian offioia
circles is indicated in reports in the
German press. The central powers
are said to be uncertain concerning
the future attitude of Foreign Minis
ter Trotzy and the boIshevik govern
ment, and one Berlin newspaper says
that the announcement that the Rus.
sian army had been ordered demobii-
lied was "a sham naneuver."
German leaders are said to have
held conferences as to the best course
that military operations against the
bolsheVik might be resumed. but both
Berlin and Vienna appear to be anx-
ious over the probable fate of the
many thousands of Austro- German
prisoners in Russian hands.
Circulation of the message ordering
the rehabilitation of the Russian
army, the German papers say, was
halted three hours after the order was
sent out Concerning the situation in
Petrograd there have been no press
reports since early last Tuesday. Dis
patches last Thursday reported riot
ing in Petrograd in which 120 persons
were killed.
In France there has been a slight |
increase in the fighting activity. On |
the British front Canadian trOons have
carried out two successful raids, and |
N the Ypres sector the Germans failed |
IN an attempt to hold two British |
posts they had taken. In Champagne !
French troops penetrated to the third
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
0VER-PRDUCTION
MAY SWAMP RAILROADS

Washington. Feb. 14.-Danger Of in
dustrial production which may
swamp railroads and transatlantic
shipping facilities. causing embargoes
and temporary factory shut downs,
was pointed out to the senate military
committee today by III. l.. CAN'T, a
production engineer of the army ord
nance bureau and shipping board. He
emphasized the need of some co-ordi-
nation of control.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14

Washington, Feb. II. - DIPLOMAT,
Washington was shocked today by tn,
news Of the sudden death in Otta~;
Of Sir Cecil Arthur Spring Rice, whs
retired after nearly rive years service
as British ambassador to the United
States early last month in favor ot
Lord Reading.
Although it had been known tina,
Sir Cecil had desired for a long time
before his retirement was announced
to be relieved Of his duties no intima
ton was given when he left Washing
ton that he was in i'll health. How.
ever, officials here pointed out that he
had been under tremendous strain
from the responsibilities dsvoIving
upon him, especially during the neeo-
tiations on the operation of the allied
blockade before the United States en-
tered the war. II was known that Sir
Cecil rendered his resignation during
the visit Of Arthur Balfour to take
effect at the convenience Of the for
eisn office. His retirement was an.
nounoed from London, Jan: 2.
Sir Cecil, who became British am
bassaeor here May 9, 1918, succeeding
Ambassador James Bryce, was born in
1859.
The diplomat passed away while
in his sleep. Sir Cecil had
of not feeling well and DR..
Thos. Gibson was summoned shortly
after midnight, but the patient ex-
pired from heart failure not long after
he arrived. The, diplomat had been
ailing for some time and his last pub
ic appearance while ambassador was !
made when he delivered an address |
before the Canadian club here on the |
diplomatic side of the war.
Funeral services will be held Satur-
lay afternoon, and burial will be in
ottawa.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14

In an interview the officers at Camp
Forrest stated no new cantonr .ents
would be erected to house the new ar
r.falr A number of regiments were
being shifted early Thursday morning
with the indirect object of taking care
of the coming contingents.
The Fifty fourth infantry goes to
the cantonment formerly occupied by
the Seventeenth, the Seventeenth to
the Fifty second, and the Sixth to the
Fifty fourth.
This movement started at 1880 and
all or une, regiments ate dinner in
their new quarters. A lieutenant OF
the Fifty fourth was very proud of the
fact that the entire removal OF his
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
BOLO SENTENCED TO DEATH
EIGHTH COMMANDMENT
BASIS GERMAN PEACE
That Is Why Central Powers
Insist on That Only, Teu-
tonic Press Says.

Amsterdam, Feb. 14.-President
Wilson is accused by the Lokal An
zeiger and the Vossische Zeitung, of
Berlin, as wishing to act as world
Judge so th 4the coming peace may
be an Angf ean compact.
"PresidesF As beautifully
sounding = so3t make us for
get the = Coached at Yer
sailles," .Tiatt says. "The
preside 81 wish to continue
the c y but this is only
posi-, Sntente modifies its
war
~ soS Volks Zeitung says:
-lson may have the
ck e eging about a peace con-
fereh 3 Induces his allies to take
a more,4xcc crate mood"
"The peace Germany wants." 1t
adds, "is just, because it is based on
the eighth commandment ("Thou shalt
not steal.D"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
FRENCH PORTS SAILING
LIST LARGE; LOSS SMALL

Paris, Feb. 13.-One vessel of more
than 1900 tons and one of less than
that tonnage were sunk by mine or
submarine during the week ending
Feb. 9, while one fishing vessel was
destroyed. One French merchantmen
was unsuccessfully attacked. Eight
hundred and ninety-one vessels en-
tered French ports during the week
and S41 vessels departed.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
LITHUANIAN QUESTION
TO BE DISCUSSED FIRST

Amsterdam. Feb. 1.-THE first sub
jeet of discussion by Chancellor Won
Hertling and Foreign Secretary Won
Kuehlmann on their visit to Emperor
William at general headquarters. the
Vorwaerts. of Berlin. says it UNDER
stands. will be declaration of the in
dependence of Lithuania. According
to that newspaper. a proclamation to
this effect will be issued almost i'm
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
UNEASY OVER RUSSIAN SITUATION;
KAISER NOT SURE ABOUT TROTZKY
Anxious Over Probable Fate of Thousands P
oners-Berin Paper Calls Demobizaton Order
"Sham Maneuver." -

I German line south of Butte Mesnil
on front of about 1900 yards. Shell
| ters and defenses were destroyed and
| 100 prisoners captured. On the Amer
| lean front in France there has been no
activity of consequence.
The Germans are reported TO be
working assiduously building new
defenses and adding fresh troops
to the western front. The Associ-
ated Press correspondent at
French army headquarters says
the Germans now have 1875 divis-
ions probably 2.340.0O0 men, on
the front between the North sea
and the Swiss border.
Nineteen British. four Italian and
two French merchantmen are re-
ported sunk by submarines or mines
in the current statement of shipping
losses. Disclosure of British produc-
ton in 1917 shows that the tonnage
sunk last year by submarines was
three times as great as that built in
the United States and Great Britain.
The combined total of production is
slightly more than 100000 tons, while
by submarines have been es-
timated at 100000 tons. Greatly in
creased production is expected in 1918.
The British house Of commons late
by a large majority defeated
an amendment offered by a radical
which regretted that war
the energies of the gov
ernment. The government ministers
had declared that passage of the res
olution would cause tie resignation OF
he Lloyd George cabinet. In the de-
bate in the house Lord Robert Cecil.
minister of blockade. announced that
he British government was giving at
ention to league of nations and that
lie had prepared a scheme for 1t.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
HOSPITAL SUPERINTENDENT
CHARGED WITH IMMORTALITY

jackson, Miss. Feb. 14.-Impres-
siye scenes were enacted at state
house this afternoon when the entire
membership Of the house marched in
a body to the senate. headed by
Speaker Conner. and formally filed
Impeachment proceedings against DIR.
r. NJ. Butler. superintendent Of the
insane hospital. charging him with
mismanagement. immoral conduct,
neglect of duty and misappropriation
OF hospital funds. Articles Of i'm
peachment were read to the senate by
Oscar Johnston. one of the house
managers. for the prosecution.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
REICHSTAG OPENS
PEACE DEBATE FEB. 81

London. Feb. 14.--An important
peace debate will begin in the Ger
man reichstage on Feb. 81, accord
ing to a wireless dispatch from
Amsterdam. Chancellor Won Herr-
ling will discuss the treaty with the
Ukraine and will reply to President
Wilson, Premier Lloyd George and
Premier Orlando.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
NEW YORK CADET KILLED
IN TEXAS; PLANE DROPPED

Houston, Tex. Feb. 14.-Donald w.
Gleason, of Delhi, n. Y. an aviation
cadet was killed today when the air
plane in which was making cross
country fight from Ellington field.
dropped into a tail spin ana fell to
earth near Texas City. Three other
machines which accompanied Gleason
landed safely.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
QUARANTINE ARRIVALS.

All arrivals at Camp Green.
Leaf will be quarantined in a
detention camp for two weeks
to prevent spread of commu-
nlcable diseases. While not
given uniforms they will be is
sued blankets. The particular
disease guarded against is
meningitisi Several Of the off,
GERS have suffered from this
malady. lieut.-col. Scott is
sued the order.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
YOUNG MEN CHARGED
WITH SELLING LIQUOR

In police court Thursday morning
Sam Divine and z. W. Beaver. ar
rested Wednesday afternoon by Pa
trolmen Paul Brown and VIII Light
and Capt. Kenneth &. Kern on the
charge OF selling liquor. were each
fined $50 and costs and bound over to
the grand jury. Both Divine ane
Beaver made bond.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
NEW MURDER MYSTERY
FACES NEW YORK POLICE

New York, Feb. 14.-Another mur-
der mystery confronted the police to-
day when the body Of Mrs. Helen
Hammell was found lying on couch
in a house in west Twenty-third
street. A napkin saturated with blood
was knotted tightly round the throat.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
| SECRETARY BAKER HEARD
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

Washington. Feb. 14-Secrefary Ba-
ker before the house military commit
tee today discussed the pending army
appropriation bill in executive session.
The secretary's testimony was de-
scribed as being Of a highly confiden-
tial character.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
RAIN, SAYS BILLY 'P0SSUM

Today / saw a
British fighting
chap. C apa a r l.
soned, he was, in
full regalia, with
buttons brass and
tam o'shanter
cap. full Tom
my" / suppose,
p a r a phernalia.
And then il was
my caput, inches
thick, admitted
just a CLINT of
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-14
FORMER BRITISH
MINISTER DIES
Washington Shocked by News
of Sir Cecil Spring-Rice's
Sudden Death.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 4.--Sir Cecil
Spring Rice, former British am
bassador to the United States, died
this morning at 1 o'clock of heart
failure at Government house. Lady
Spring Rice and his son and
daughter, Betty and Anthony,
aged II and 9, respectively, were
with him.