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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13
PRESIDENT
GIVEN GREAT
N. 7. OVATION
Leads Mammoth Liberty Day
Parade Afoot-IS Accorded
Most Wonderful ReCep-
tiOn in City'S History.

Associated Press Service:
NEW YORK, Oct. a.
PreS't Wilson, COMMANDMENTS
chief of the army and navy,
marched today at the head of
the American forces in the Co
lumbus-Liberty day parade, one
of the most impressive and in
spring spectacleS New York has
ever seen.
Under a canopy formed by
the flags of the p nations ar
rayed against autocracy, and
with SquadronS of American air
planes lowering overhead. the
president strobe with $4,000
fighting men from five cont
nentS and islands in every sea
over the entire three-mile line
of march along the avenue
of the Allies. y Then at the
foot of Fifth av., beside the Wash
ington arch. he took his place in an
automobile and reviewed the long
column.
The spectators, whose number the
police estimated at more than a mill
lion. never ceased cheering From
the moment they caught sight of
the shining silk hat which proclaim
ed the approach Of the nations chief
executive. until they lost sight Of il
in the distance, the men and women
who lined the avenue and sought a
vantage point on every housetop.
hardly paused for breath 1t seem
ed as if the city had gone mad.
Crowds Grow Frantic.
In according Mr. Wilson what
probably was the greatest ovation
a president Of the United States had
ever received. men threw their hats
into the air and yelled themselves
hoarse. while babies were hoisted on
their fathers shoulders that they
might tell 80 years hence Of the day
they saw the president march. Won
en- clapped their hands frantically
and embraced men in an eXuberance
Of 10y. while small boys broke
through the police lines to get a
better view Of the nations leader.
II was the second time the presi-
dent had marched in a parade down
Fifth av.. but when he opened the
last Red Cross campaign he headed
a great army Of mercy, while today
he led a grim legion Of fighting men,
and behind them, dragged by motor
trucks and tractors. great guns
wrested from the Germans. II was
a stern procession, IMPLYING force
10 the utmost" that New York
staged on Columbus day in behalf
OF the nations fourth and lighting
loan.
% Nationalities.
At the end OF the line were de-
tachments OF lighting men represent
ing % nationalities. They came
from countries that are fighting to
retain their freedom and they came
from races that are fighting 10 be
free.
Bemedalled heroes Of the French
Foreign Legion, picturesque Italian
Alpini and Bersaglieri. veteran An
zacs. battle-scarred British Tommies
Poles and Czecho- Slovaks. ready "a
die for liberty. killed Greeks and
doughty Serbs. gallant Belgians and
swarthy Spanish-Americans, in uni
forms which made a riot OF color
marched proudly behind the ban
ners OF the nations which are fight
ing autocracy.
Behind the foreign divisions
marched women war workers-Red
Cross nurses. ambulance drivers
munition workers, policewomen and
'farmerettes. Next in line were
the American military and nava
forces. led BY the commandment
chief OF more than 100000 bay
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13
ALLIES TAKE MANY TOWNS
BY STORM ---DOWAGIAC AIR
MAN HELPS TO DOWN PLANE


AMERICAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Oct. IL
Germanys reply to Pes Wilson's received by
less headquarters tonight communicated
fighting lines until much later.
ssocla
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12-One American army corps since
Oct 5h has advanced than miles, capturing villages
of Escaufow St BONN and ST. SVupa ard taking
1900 prisoners.
WASHINGTON Oct. 12-American troops on the British
transport Oano sunk IL collision last Sunday the north
mel numbered $50 the department tonight announced The
contingent consisted of companies of replacement
two companies of casualS.
Associa
WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-THE risk insurance bureau to-
day asked for 81 additional family
Otments and allowances of soldiers during the present fiscal year.
Previous appropriations have aggregated Sal, 1000
Assr'a Press Service:
WITH THE ANGLO-AMERICAN FORCES ON THE VALEN-
CENNES FRONT Oct t2-The British again attacked south
DOua this morning sOrmed and took BrebeeS and passed
through TO the eastward They within slightly than
mile of DOuai itself stiff guard resistance by enemy
chine gunnerS is being
The resistance of the throughout the whole area north
and south of lie Caeau has sened appreCaby and this
ing he put down thin but determined baage the entire
region evident that the Germans intend making stand
the line from Valencennes TO lie Caeau and southwark
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13

had been made public their distress
and regret were almost boundles
as much as they were graaded 1y -
apparent contents
The contents OF the dispatch were
at once communicated 10 sec'y Ian
sing and other officials OF the gov
eminent PRIEST Wilson was in New
York and the contents OF the dis
patch were communicated 20 him
there.
Il is very probable that the text
Of the official communication mas
differ in some respects as 20 verbiag-
from the unofficial copy given Our
tonight. but it is regarded as highly
improbable that 81 VIII show any
substantial changes
Might Lead to Peace
AZ the drst reading the text would
seem % answer in O. manner which
might lead 20 peace an the q1es-
tions Pres't Wilson asked of chan
cellor Macmillan in his inquiry
which was sent as an answer 10 the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13

believed. however. that the resist
ance will last longer than is neces-
sary 10 cover the retreat which APP
parently has begun west OF Douai.
The second American army came
into being today and began opera
tons It IS under command OF Maj.
Gen. Robert L Billiard
The hrst army. which has been in
existence formally since August, is
now under command OF Maj Gen.
Hunter Liggett.
Gen. Pershiug assumes command
Of the group Of armies
French and Americans Advance.
Despite violent counter attacks
by the Germans on both sides OF the
NIeuse the advance of French and
American divisions continues Gen.
Pershing reported in his COM
muuiuue for yesterday. received to-
night by the war department. Amer
lean troops have taken approximate
ly 500 prisoners since oct: s.
British forces advancing east Of
ems have captured the villages Of
Montigny. Harness and Annay Field
Marshal H8ig reports In his official
statement tonight. The German
rear guard suffered severe casual
ties
Many Towns Taken.
Northwest OF lie Cateau the VIII
lsges OF St Vast. s.. ALBERT. Vii
lers-eu-CauChies and Avesnes-le-
Sec have been cleared OF the Ger
man rear guards while on the west
bank OF the Sersee canal Arleux
and Corhehem have fallen 20 the
British.
Vouviers. which is now occupied
bv the French. is burning, as well
as Chestres and Brievilles Explo-
S.ons OF great violence have taken
place I'm Romagne and Dun. North
of the American line fires continue
20 break out in various points which
cannot be attributed 20 artillery fire.
The unfavorable weather condi-
tions slowed up aerial operations
lint IIeuts Thomas J. Abernethy of
West Penn broke Ne. ] L. Porter
af Dowa giac. Mich and Francis NJ
Simonds OF New York. got a plane
near Romagne one American air
man escaped from seven enemy
machines which attacked him.
French COmmuniQuc.
The Official communicate issued by
french headquarters today is IS fol-
lows:
section A-On both sides OF the
Nfeuse violent counter attacks and
desperate resistance have failed 90
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13
WASHINGTON PUZZLED OVER GOOD FAITH AND
AUTHENTICITY OF MESSAGE WHICH IGNORES
DIPLOMATIC AGENCIES IN TRANSMISSION

ysrey PestW b.
wireless wena Naan dfd here tonight ofild dispatch from Fnsd dG
d Pres peace and the invaded tty a q o
a W
a
the preside demand mean mh cessation los
AS PetWH New htnd Tved his n
d f family here In Ingn Jared 20 speak for him
positive o not German not a
mh 10 'hst Obeexa considers OF III American
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13
THE WEATHER

Indiana: Fair SUNDAY and Monday.
cooler, Monday.
Lower Michigan. Fair and cooler
Sunday, Monday fair
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13

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FrnCh COmmuniquC

lie oficlaI communIQue issued 6y
french headquarters today is IS fol-
lows.
Section A-On both sides OF the
Nfeuse violent counter attacks and
desperate resistance have failed 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
ARSENAL OFFICERS
SPEAKERS AT CLUB
FORMAL RECEPTION

The formal opening Of the Rock
Island Arsenal Workers club Sat
urday night at the arsenal will be
attended by interesting features
including addresses by Colonel Lee
roy T. Hillman. Colonel Norman F
Ramsey and Colonel McCrum. Fol
lowing the formal talks there Will
be 45 minutes Of good music fur
nished by the entertainment COM
mittee of the war camp community
service. and the remainder of the
evening will be devoted to dane
ing. All arsenal workers are in
vited to attend this opening Of the
club house and to bring their part
ners for the dance. This will be
open night and visitors will be
shown through the building.
The officers and directors Of the
club and their wives will serve as
reception committee on this even
ing. and a group Of young ladies
employed at the arsenal will come
under the chaperonage OF Miss
Helen Bryan, manager OF the girls
employment bureau at the arsenal
and Miss Edna Meeker. official
chaperone and organizer of the
women's auxiliary of the Rock IS
land Arsenal Workers club.
Because OF the general invita-
ton extended to all arsenal work
ers # is expected that it will tax
the large audience room of the club
to care for all who come.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
C, d. y. Plans County Work.

At a meeting OF the county Wo-
mans committee, council OF nation
al defense, held Saturday at the
Rock Island public library, plaT 8
for summer work were discussed.
Mrs. John McEniry presided. There
was good representation of Off
GERS from the various units OF the.
county. outside OF Rock Island and
Moline. Mrs. Allan Miller Of Edg-
ingtOn, county chairman OF the
child welfare work, reported that
900 babies had been weighed and
measured in Rock Island county
and that the work was progressing
splendidly. A schedule was ar
ranged for Mrs. William Feather
stone of Chicago. a prominent
worker in the state organization,
who will give addresses in this
county. The following addresses
were arranged:
Thursday afternoon. July 49,
Joint meeting of the Silvis and
East Moline units at the East Mo-
line Y. NJ c. A.
Thursday evening, July IS
Meeting of Milan unit.
Friday afternoon, July ia
meeting OF the Carbon Cliff unit at
the Methodist church in Carbon
Cliff.
Friday evening, July 19.-Meet-
ing of South Moline township unit
at the FairYiew school.
The next regular meeting Of the
Rock Island county unit will be
held at the local public library
Saturday afternoon, August 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
Demonstrate Cold
Pack for Canning

The home economics department
Of the Rock Island Woman's club
will conduct demonstrations of the
cold pack method Of canning Fri
day afternoon at 2:S0 at the Frank
lin. LOngfellow and Manual arts
buildings There will also be a
demonstration of a one-dish meal
extending the meat flavor. The
cold pack method of canning has
been found TO be most satisfactory
and those who have repeatedly
tried II out have found that seldom
Il ever food stored in that way spoils,
These demonstrations are entirely
free TO the women OF the city and
they are urged 10 attend and partic-
ipate in the demonstration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
Plan August Picnic.

Senior Worth While girls Of the
First Baptist church made plans
for al August picnic and summer
entertainment at a meeting held
last evening at the home OF Miss
Irene CrOuk, 93S Twenty-seCOnd
street. A committee composed Of
the Misses Leila Taylor and Ger
trude Robb was appointed to have
charge Of all the arrangements.
The summer entertainment date
and place Of holding was undecid-
ed. the Misses Irene CrOnk, Imo-
gene Rinck and Vera Bronson being
a committee appointed to make such
arrangements as are necessary.
During the social hour following
business there were games and a
general good time and refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
Annual Mission Meeting.

Representatives to the number
of 100 of seven mission societies of
the First Methodist church gath
cred last evening in the home of Mrs.
J. F Robinson, 613 Twentieth
street, in a joint annual meeting.
An attractive program had been
arranged, participated in by mem
bers from the various organiza-
tions. Mrs. Robinson opened the
program with an organ number !;
Mrs. A F. Sala, president of the
Daughters of the Covenant read the
scriptures and Dr.. Samuel Van Pelt.
pastor of the church, offered prayer.
Mr.. and Mrs Roscoe Lyans gave
a cello and harp duet and Mrs. W.
A Darling of the Woman's Home
Mission society gave a talk on d
home mission topic Miss Iva Pearce
gave a reading, Making the Flag"
and Mrs. c. A Curry of the Wom-
ans Foreign Mission society gave
a talk on foreign mission activities
A unique and much enjoyed feature
of the program was a song given
by a quarter composed OF Mrs. J. F.
Witter, Mrs. ]. r. Freeman, Miss
Marian Hubbard and Miss Jose
phine Cook, with Mrs Robinson at
the organ and Miss Bessie Noftsker
at the piano, assisted by four Boy
Scouts bearing flags Of the allies
and members of the Little Light
Bearers and the Standard Bearers.
The program was followed by a
most delightful time of sociability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
Y. w. G. A. NOTES

The HI Y girls will have n picnic
at the Watch Tower tomorrow aft.
ernoon. The girls will meet at the
Y. w. c. A. rooms at O'Clock and
from there they will go to the
Young Women's Christian associa-
ton camp at the Watch Tower. The
cottage has not been opened but
will be in a short time. The girls
will take a hike through the woods
in addition to playing games at the
cottage. Each girl will bring her
own supper In case OF rain plans
have been made TO hold the affair
at the Y. w. C. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
RINCNELL Gets
CAPTAINS RANK
Prominent Rock Island Moline
Physician and Surgeon Re-
ceiyes Commission.
is EIGHTH IN SERVICE HERE
Three Local Doctors, Two From
Milan, and Two from Moline
Await Notification.

DR.. F. o. Ringnell, prominent
physician and surgeon of Rock Is
Iand and Moline. last night received
his commission as captain in the
army medical reserve corps at
Chicago.
About three weeks ago, DIR. Ring
nell received word from Washing
ton that he had been accepted in
this branch of the service, and
since then has ben awaiting noti-
fication of his rank.
DR.. Ringnell is graduate of the
medical school of the University OF
Minnesota, and has practiced his
profession for the last 20 years. For
the last - years he has been in
Rock Island and Moline, where his
work as a physician and surgeon
gained for him a large practice.
Dr.. Ringnell has devoted himself
especially to surgery.
Is Eighth One Here
Rock Island has SO doctors. The
quota for this city is 10. DR.. Ring
nell being the eighth Rock Island
physician to receive a commission.
The eight now in service are:
Major ]. R. Hollowbush.
Captain J. P Comegys.
Captain R. B. Miller.
Captain f NJ. Sala.
Lieutenant Alfred Stocker.
Lieutenant w A Walsh.
Lieutenant A. n Mueller.
Captain F. o. Ringnell.
Three more physicians of this
city have already made application
and have taken examination for
commissions. while two Milan doc
tors and two from Moline now await
further word from Washington.
| They are:
Rock Island-Dr. Carl J. F,
Rochow, DIR. Louis Ostrom and DR..
B. J. Lachner.
Milan-Dr. G. A. Virgins and
DR.. W. L. Eddy OF these DR.. Wig
gins was rejected because of the
age limit.
Moline-Dr. H. f. Beck and DR..
H A. Beam.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
TUEsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARa<s-JUIY o, 1918
PETER HAFFNER
GIVEN FREEDOM

Peter Haffner, who it was alleg-
ed spit upon the American flag
following his refusal to doff his
hat to the national emblem during
the Fourth of July parade. at Mo-
line, was yesterday released by
United States Commissioner G. l..
Walker.
Commissioner Walker stated
that at the hearing 1t developed
that no one saw Haffner in the &C
tual act of splitting upon the flag,
and that the emblem bore no signs
of such action Haffner claims
that he attempted to rid his mouth
of the blood occasioned by a blow
in the mouth which he previously
received. Commissioner Walker
contended that as the law makes
punishable verbal abuse of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
ri Sigma Phi Initiates.

Mrs. Marie CosgrOve and Miss
Ethel Larson Of Chicago, grand Of
ficers Of the ri Sigma Phi nation
al sorority. were Weekend guests
of the LAMBDA chapter Of Daveu-
port for the purpose of initiating
a Rock Island chapter into the
sorority to be known as the Mu
chapter.
The Lambda chapter of Daven
port entertained the visiting ladies
and the Rock Island candidates al
a 6 o'clock dinner at WyanOak inl
Saturday evening, covers being laid
for 10 at the table which had pref
tily arranged decorations of gar
den flowers.
The party later mOtoTed back
10 Davenport and initiation was
held at the home OF Miss Ruth
Bishop. 2427 Iowa street. Mrs.
Cosgrove, the grand president, and
Miss Larson were assisted by Miss
Elizabeth Antrim. and Miss Irene
Scheller, president and secretary
respectively Of the Davenport
chapter
The following are the names of
the members of the new chapter:
Misses Grace Borg, Evelyn Eek
hart, Alberta GlascO, Grace Girls
void and Dorothy Scherrer
The Rock Island chapter enter
tanned the entire party at pref
tily appointed dinner at Long View
park inn Sunday noon
The grand officers returned TO
Chicago on the afternoon train.
Miss Marie Dalton OF Peoria. house
guest of Miss Florence HOsler. and
Mrs. l. F. Horton of Kansas City,
No, members of the Lambda chap
ter, were out Of town guests at
both functions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
FOUND GUILTY;
HELD ON BONDS

At a hearing yesterday before
United States Commissioner C. L,
Walker. Mrs. Gladys Johnson, and
William Brandt we're bound over
TO await action Of the federal grand
jury at Peoria under bonds OF 500
and $500 respectively. Bonds were
not furnished
The charge against the woman
and man is bootlegging. They were
caught early Sunday morning Al
the Twentieth street station IN an
intoxicated condition carrying
suit case full OF beer and several
bottles wrapped in paper.
At the hearing the woman stated
that it was their second trip from
Peoria. and that the LIQUOR had
Davenport as its destination. She
pleaded guilty to the charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09

Watch Tower inn, Monday evening,
July Is. Snyder's orchestra will
play the dance program.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the
Memorial Christian church will
hold an all-day picnic Thursday
at Long View park. Members are
expected to come provided with
lunch
The Eastern Star ladies will
meet at the Red Cross rooms to-
morrow afternoon to sew.
The Red Cross unit Of the Won
ans Relief corps will meet for sew
ing tomorrow afternoon at Memo
rial hall in the court house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
Forward Society July Session.

A goodly number of the members
of the Forward society of Grace
Lutheran church and several visi-
tors were guests last evening OF
Mrs /. o. Nothstein at the parson-
age 627 Forty-fourth street. The
time was spent in sociability and
delicious refreshments were served,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09

Members of the Ever Ready cir
Gle Of the First Baptist church to
the number Of is spent the even
ing yesterday at Long View park
in the enjoyment of a picnic. Lunch
was served from well-filled baskets
at $50 and later there wee games
Of tennis. contests and general so
ciability. The picnic plans were
in charge Of a committee composed
OF Misses Emily Sundekn, Irene
Wagner and Mrs. Eva NettletOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
CamnhelI-Hnher.

Rev I. Q. NOthstein at the par
sOnage of Grace Lutheran church,
Saturday evening at o'clock off1ci-
ated at the marriage of Miss Ger
trude Huber and Ardo L. Campbell,
both of this city. They were &C
companied by the brides brother,
Waldo Huber The new home will
be at Seventh avenue and Seven
teenth street. Mr.. Campbell is q
grocer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
Woman Mechanical Craftsman.

Miss Airline Beal Of Davenport,
who sent in her application some
time since for position in the me-
Chanical drafting department, Rock
Island arsenal, with the hope of
deyoting her summer 10 govern
ment work along the line of special
study she is pursuing at Drake uni
yersity, has been accepted as one
of Uncle Sans home army Of work
ers and takes up her new duties
at the arsenal today.
1t is said Miss Beal IS the first
woman TO be accepted at the ar
senal in the mechanical drafting
department
She is the daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs T. A Beal Of sos fremont ave-
nue.. and viii be a senior next year
at Drake university, Des MOines,
where she has been specializing in
mathematics and physics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
Fdgewood Men Name Officers.

At the seni-annual meeting CT
the mems bible class of the Edge
wood Baptist church held last even
ing al the church officers for the
next six months were chosen. Wal
ter WandeU was rechosen TO the
position of teacher Of the class, l..
L. Burch was named president, JOS
eph Wilmer, vice president, HOr-
ace McNanus secretary and Claude
Fuller treasurer. \ gospel team
was organized within the class and
IS composed OF Fred Fruftger, JOS
eph Wilmer. Walter Wandell,
AIonzo Hunter and VIII Schofer.
Rev. J. c. II. Read addressed the
class on methods Of bible teaching
At the conclusion of the program
and business session there was a
time Of sociability and refresh
ments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
PRIZES AWARDED
TO CHILDREN OF
SCHOOL GARDENS

The following boys and girls were
awarded the sums set opposite their
names as prizes in the school gar
den contest All prizes were given
In thrift stamps:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
Honor BOYS at Outing.

Three young men Of the class Of
1918 conscripts. Fred Kruger, Carl
Kruger and Arthur Sayer. were
guests Of honor last evening at an
outing given by the Young Peoples
society Of the Evangelical Church
OF Peace. The company Of As young
people was taken by machine 10 d
spot near the Watch Tower Here
supper was served picnic style and
later there were games and a merry
time passed quickly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
CIark-Le ssiey,

Miss Rose Edith LESLEY, who
has been making her home with
her grandmother, Mrs. Sophie
LESLEY, 1880 Seventh avenue, anu
Earl Clark, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Clark, 2734 Seventh avenue
were united in marriage Saturday
evening by Rev. c. p. O'Neill, at
the Sacred Heart Catholic church.
The couple was unattended They
will reside in Rock Island. Mr.
Clark is employed at Rock Island
arsenal. His bride has been en-
ployed at the l.. E. Chute company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09

Syracuse. n. Y, July 9.-Demo-
cratic leaders from all parts Of the
state except New York city were
here today to suggest names OF pos
sible candidates for governor to
place before the party conference
at Saratoga on July %.