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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
new DRAFT WILL
TAKE ESQ IN CITY
That Number Who Became 81 Years
Old Since June 5 Would be Al.
fected by Measure.
IS NOW PENDING IN THE SENATE
Ii Law is Passed, Much Additional
Work Would be Placed on Shout
ders of Exemption Board.

If the measure passes as introduced
by Chairman Chamberlain in the SEN
ate yesterday, to have all smen who
have become q years old since June
5. when the draft law went into effect,
between two hundred fifty iand three
hundred men in this district will be
forced to register.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Licensed To Wed
STOCKHOLDERS NOTICE.

STOCKHOLDERS NOTICE.
Stockholders Of the J. Peterson COM
pany. formerly of Moline. ILL.,, now To-
Gated in Rock Island, H.. will hold
their regular annual meeting Jan. l6
at the Office, corner Twenty-fifth
street and Fourth avenue, Rock Is
land, H., at o'clock p. m, for the
purpose Of electing board Of directors
and to transact such other business as
may come before the meeting
ERIC LARSON,
Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
To Prevent The Grin

Colds cause Grip-LAXATIVE BRO
MO QUININE Tablets remove the
cause There is only one "Bromo
Quinine" E. w. GROVES signature
on box. 30c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
TODAY'S BEAUTY HELP

We find you can bring out the
beauty of your hair to its very best
advantage by washing IL with Can
throx. II makes very simple in
expensive shampoo, which cieanses
the hair and scalp thoroughly of
all the dandrufS. dirt and excess oil,
leaving a wonderfully clean, whole
some feeling. After it's use. you
will find that the hair dries quickly
and evenly. is never streaked in APP
pcarance and is always bright, soft
and fluffy; SO fluffy, In fact, that It
looks more abundant than 1t is.
and SO. soft that arranging II be-
comes a pleasure. Just use a tea
spoonful of Cantirrox. which you
can get from any good druggist. dis
solve it in a cup OF hot water; this
makes full cup of shampoo liquid,
enough so 1t Is easy to apply 1t to ali
the hair instead of just the top OF the
head.-Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
COLDS AND GRIPPE YIELD
TO CAlOTA}S OVERNIGHT

To break up a cold overnight or to
cut short an attack OF grippe, ply
ssciaEy aud druggists are now recon
mending Calotabs, the new nausea
LEGS calomel that Is purified from all
dangerous and sickening effects.
Those who have tried II say that Il
octs Ike magic, by far more effective
and certain than the old style calomel,
heretofore recommended by all ply
sicians
one Calotab on the tongue at bed
tine with swallow ~ water-that's
all. No salts, no nausea nor the slight
est interference with eating, work or
pleasures. Next morning your cold
has vanished and your whole system
feels refreshed and purified. Caiotabs
10 sold only in original sealed pack
ages. price thtrty-ave cents. Recon-
mepded and guaranteed by ali drug
gists Your money hack il you are
not delighted.-~Ady.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
WILL APPEAL TO ALL
G{RkA. 5 OVER HERE
Council of Defense Attempts to
Strengthen Loyalty of Nation of
speaking People.

Every state cxlucil OF defense in
the United States is being urged by
the council of national defense IN
u ashington 20 consider plans to reach
the Contemplating population
within It's boundaries. The aim Is 10
try to find means to strengthen the
loyalty to this nation OF the German
speaking people now here.
In n letter from w. y. clifford. di-
rector of the national council, the
Virginia council is asked 90 consider
the following proposals.;
/. That each state council in CO.
operation with the state division of
the woman's committee, consult mon
& women Of German origin but I'M
questioned loyalty as TO the extent and
character of the German population
and best means OF reaching them.
. That this group of men and wo-
men, either as individuals or as
committee he asked to assist the state
speakers bureau by organizing pub
II meetings in Germag districts, and
advising the speakers bureau what
speak ers of German origin would most
ii.huentially address these meetings
8 That this group be further ask
Cd 10 give literally of their time and
enthusiasm in talking personally with
Re nrle Of German birth showing them
What their attitude towards America
'Pili mean to their children. and OK
planning the aims and motives OF the
rited States in this war.
These measures VIII involve as
sistance, wherever pcEi5le. from ex-
iS'ing focieties of iadisputablv loyal
iermat speaking people. They viii
save 20 he undertaken with caution,
1us also with the utn1ost tact and I'M
lerstanding- Similar measures may
we'll be taken 10 reinforce the LOYALTY
IF persons Of other races and national
ties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

Italian Ministrels," are bringing their
new comedy character skit. Igley
have an amusing exchange of patter
and render some artistic instrumental
numbers. Webb and Romaine are
old Richmond favorites. Their act
IL said to be the best they have yet
brought to this circuit.
The fashion plate of physical cul-
ture opponents. Elsie La Berge, will
present her own creations in living
statuary.' The act Is gorgeously cos
tuned. with the new vaudeville bill
there will be the usual complement
CT high-grade motion picture displays.
including the latest Hearst Pathe war
films.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

Cleopatra" has the reputation OF
being the most sumptuous Aim pro-
auction extant. with Theda Bara in
the title role. it has created an i'm
preston which no other dramatic
spectacle has ever done. The produc-
Con is at the Academy this week with
daily matinees. william Fox has
created most realistically all the Law
ish surroundings that were built up for
the pleasure and within of this Egyp-
tan queen. But they have not stopped
there. The battle of Aetium. the
WORLDS first great naval battle is
thrtllingly portrayed; 1t is followed by
the stormfng of the palace OF the
Pharoahs- The picture is remarka BILE
for many qualities. Theda Bara de-
monstrates most satisfactorily just
now the Siren of the Nile got away"
with everything accredited to her.
The redoubtable Bert Leslie, Doctor
o. American Slanguages," will be
among the big time" attractions that
make up the bill at the Lyric for the
latter half of the week, commencing
with the matinee performance today.
There is perhaps no better known or
more popular comedian on the vaude-
Vile stage than this former com
panion reporter OF George AIDE on the
staff Of the Chicago Daily News Lee
lie is the originator of the character
of Hogan" and this season he is
presenting the seventh of his famous
Hogan skits. He VIII be seen in the
character of cavasman with a ctr
Gus travelling In Mexico. This seventh
of the Hogan" series ia said to be
Leslie's funniest.
Halliday and Willett, on the same
bill, will offer a breezy variety turn,
the essential elements OF which are
sprightly nonsense and original songs.
Stephens and Hollister have an uprori-
ousiy funny sketch called Two in the
Morning" which Is a rapid FIRE of
funny dialogue and laughter provok-
ing scenes and incidents.
Joe Webb and Tony Romano. the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
ORDER FORCES ENEMY
ALIENS TO REGISTER
subjects Of German Empire Must
Report At Police Station to Show
Peaceful Attitude.
DATE SET FEBRUARY 4.
Thossc Having Taken Out First
Papers For Naturalization Arc Not
Excmptcd--wll Receive Hegistrn-
ton Cards Later.

The rules and regulations promuI-
gated by the attorney general Of the
United States under direction OF the
presidents proclamation OF Novem-
Der 10, 1917. provide as follows for
the registration OF German alien enc
mics:
Al natives. citizens. denizens or
subjects OF the German empire or or
the imperial German government. be-
ing males of the age OF fourteen years
and upwards, who are within the
United states and not actually natu-
rallied as American citizens. are re-
Qnred to register as alien enemies.
Persons required to register should
understand that In 80 doing they are
giving proof of their peaceful dispo-
sltions and OF their intention to con-
form to the laws Of the United States.
Registration officers are instructed TO
rive registrants I'll possible aid in the
way OF explanation and advice,
The time fixed for such registra
ton in the Eastern district Of Virginia
is A, NJ. February 4 to p. M, Feb
ruary Q, 1918. No one will be regis
tered before February nor after
February 9.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
lyric Employees Paid in Fnu

Responding To the suggest on made
t. employers ny Commissioner Car
field whon@tho order closing down In
duFtriat plants. commercial houses
and amusement places was issued
A4naRer Charles ". Rex. Of the Lyric
thcater last night announced to the
ciy p,oyes at the thsater and the art.
iqts appearing at the theater the first
han Of the week that full salaries and
wagcs would he paid for the time lost
when the Lyric closed its doors Test
Tuesday. MIR Rex took this action
after communicating with the New
York Office Of the Keith circuit There
was general rejoicing at the theater
lest night when the announcement
was made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

minded that thrift stamps san be pur-
chased every Thursday afternoon at
suffrage headquarters from Mrs. Mil
ton Marcuse. chairman Of war savings
stamps for the Rlchmona league
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
New Policeman IN Named.

Major r. B. Sowell yesterday made
his FIRST appointment since assumins
charge OF the police department. nam
ing j, w. Daniel. Of 1907 West Mar.
shall street. patrolnan to fill the va.
cancy caused by the promotion OF ser.
geant w. L. Bradley The new police.
man was formerly employed at this
Richmond branch of the American Lo-
connective works.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
FRIENDSHIP BIDLE CLASS
10 ENJOY ANIMAL BANqUET

iriendship Elhle class. NJ Asbury
ðootst church, south. viii nave
taeir annual banquet ~ the Masonic
temple. corner Hull and Cowardin ave-
nue.. tonight NJ n o'clock The Rev.
Fred. 4. Chenaultt will be tine speaker,
and there will De special music by q
fosle quartet A happy tim4 IS prom
ised. The class expects every member
~ The GLASS to he present tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
Failure Means Arrest.

ANY such allen enemy VINO faiis to
register within the time stated, or
who shall be found within the United
States after such time without having
his registration card on his person, is
liable to summary arrest. restraint
Imprisonment and detention for the
duration Of the war.
German alien enemies must regis
ter. although they may have taken
out their first papers, or filed appli-
cation for their second papers; they
must register although they may
have made application for, or have
received a permit from the United
States marshal to be within one-half
mile barred zones under regulation
OF the presidents proclamation of
April D 1917; they must register, al
though they may he at large on
parole: they must register although
they may have already reported to
the United states marshal or other
Each such German alien enemy
must bring with him four unmounted
NOT larger than 3x3
inches in size. on thin paper with
light background,
Where to Register.
An German alien enemies living
within the corporate limits of the city
of Richmond must register at the po-
ice station nearest to which they
live.
First police station is located at
1909 East Broad street and includes
all territory east Of Seventh street
and north of James river.
Second police station is located on
Marshall street, corner of Smith
street and includes all territory west
Of Seventh street and north OF James
river.
Third police station is located at
Fourteenth street. corner Stockton
street, south Richmond. aud includes
all territory on the south side OF
Janice river
Those living in country districts
must register With the postmaster at
the postoffice from which they re-
2eiva their mail
Each person registering must again
present himself before the officer who
registered h'm after ten days, but
before fifteen days from February 9.
1918. To obtain his registration card.
This card must be carefully preserved
and carried on his person nj all times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
RICHMOND BAR TO HONOR
MEMORY or HILL CARTER

Judge Daniel Grinnan. president of
lie Richmond Bor association. has
called e meeting Of the bench ard bar
Of n" city az p NJ for Friday next
70 he held in the district court Of
the United states 10 The Federal
building.
The main business of the meeting
wiis be the drafting OF "a memorial In
honor Of the tate Am Garter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
CITY COAL CONTRACT
y AWARDED BY BOARD

The administrative board yesterday
awarded n contract for $4,000 tons Of
coal to the A. T. Massey Coal conn
rany at the rate of $2.75 per ton fof
run -of-mine, at mine. The war tax
and freight is to be added 10 this,
making approximately s4.45 a ton.
Screen coal is to be furnished at So
IA ton at the mine. The contract be-
comes effective on April Ist.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
Ar1erfcrn Amman Killed

Washington, Jan. 23--Cadet Ernest
II Leach OF the aviation instruction
detachment In France, was killed on
Monday his death was cabled by
General Persh!ng today. Miss Jose-
phine Leach his sister. lives at Fair
Haven. Mass
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
KuIoEiren Frances Willard.

An address war delivered at the
Central NJ. r. church. by the pastor,
Rev r. N. Maxey, to the South Rich
rnond chapter. w c. r. L.. last sun
day The pastors Fermon included
some weIl-ehosen words IN which he
paid tribute 20 the work Ut the or
Ranization. He dwelIed for n time
on the memory Of the late Frances
willard. much beloved member Of
the Union
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

Pjnghempton, N, Y, Jan. 23.---Paui
Walters, an alien enemy, lis In the
state hospital tonight after confessing
that he f1red,the Baldwin coal pockets
at johnson City. The hospital au-
thorities declared the war drove him
insane.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-06
DRY CLOUDS APPEAR
OVER NEW YORK AND
TIPPLERS ARE WORRIED

NEW YORK, March 6.-Threaten-
ed discontinuance of whiskcy as 4
beverage after September 80 should
the present war plan of the leaders
in the New York state legislature ma
tcrializc, has Father Knickerbocker's
wealthy sons busiiy engaged in n
stocking" stunt.
Individual orders, as high as $4,000
have been placed by those who in
dulgc and who do not propose TO be
caught mapping. Private cellars are
bulging and for the first time since
the war black diamond anthracite
has become a second issue.
Homes where whiskcy has never
been kept before arc being invaded
by dozens and dozens OF cases of rcd
eye" The man who formerly got his
nip at the club, cafe, or hotel bar Is
thoroughly aroused and has applied
the familiar slogan safety first tc
his thirst rather than to precaution
There are also large orders io
brandy as the proposed bill does no
permit of its use in plum puddings o
pastry.
; Bootloggcrs are making themselye
; known about the hotel lobbies. hol
, ing the bill will become a law. The
: are here to sell n book Of recipes fo
I making whiskcy in case New Nor
). climbs on the water wagon. Thcs
z books sell at 80 and tho bootlcgge'
t. openly declare that will sell at lea
|, 5000 600 Of them In case New Noi
q COOS dry.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-06
RUSS CAPITAL
EVACUATED BY
THE BOLSHEV|K|
seat Of Government Being
HurriedIy Moved To The An
cient Capital of Moscow and
Formulation Leaving Petro-
grad
WAR SUM MARY

CBy Associated Press.)-Petrograd
.. he,rp evacuated by the Bolsheviki
: -oyerrment, and Moscow, the ancient
Initial Of the Russian empire, again
!. ~ become the seat of government
w,rs Petrograd is TO be made free
,ort The civilian population Is also
ouittlng Petrograd hurriedly. and va
lions government departments are
honp removed further inland, away
,rm the German invaders. The Boil
sbeyiN councils at Moscow and the
the provinces further inland are said
% be more opposed to the Germans
and q separate peace than the powers
IN control at Petrograd.
PETROGRAD, March 6.-The BoI
sbeyiki leaders are prepared to with
draw even as far as several mountains
rather than submit to defeat in rev
oution. Trotsky told the Associated
Press.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-06
TROOPS CANNOT VOTE
UNDER PRESENT LAW

That the present election law is
insufficient to give the electors OF
Nevada who are in military and naval
service an opportunity to exercise the
right of franchise was held by Dis
trict Judge Langan, in overruling
demurrer filed by the state to the test
suit brought by DR.. Donald Maclean
Saturday afternoon in Reno. The de-
murrer raised all the law points in
volvCd.
Deputy Attorney General Patrick,
who represented Secretary of State
Brodigan and Adjutant General Sui
livan, who were named by Maclean
as defendants. said that the case
will be taken to the supreme court
Immediately Governor Boyle has
stated that on the result of the test
case will rest the question of whether
or not ne will call a special session
of the legislature. Judgment was
entered by Judge Langan for the
/ plaintiff.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-06
CHANGE FOR DRAFTED
MEN TO BECOME
RADIO OPERATORS

An evening class, five evenings
each week. will start tonight at the
high school for the training OF men
subject to draft in radio work. The
government needs $1,000 radio opcr-
ators, and it has called upon the
schools and colleges OF the country
to train these men.
4. r. Mack, principal of the high
school, sent out the following letter
to drafted men in regard to the
course:
we are informed by the authorities
at Washington that drafted men who
attain the required proficiency are
practically certain OF rapid promotion
and increased pay in the army. The
rank OF corporal and sergeant with
the wage OF from $50 to $5l a month
awaits the majority Of the men thus
trained, and in proportion as a man
so instructed shows his ability and
interest. promotion lies ahead Of him
to the position Of master signal c!ec-
trician with wage OF $Sl mOath.
Wherever these classes have been
hcld, men due for service have eager
ly responded on the theory that il is
better both for them and for the wei
/ fare OF the country that when they
enter the cantonments that they be
| trained TO do specific job.
THE length Of time it will take to
attain proficiency will depend large
| ~ on your interest in the work. Ey
cry man will receive individual I'm
siruction a nearly as possible. but
you may feel assured that the gcner
al progress OF any group Of men will
not be retarded by the inability OF
some members to maintain high
standard Of progress and efficiency
"Thc International code viii b'
taught and the ability to send and re-
Ccivc twenty words per minute accu
ratcly is the basis upon which the
certificate will be issued. This
standard would be reached by tho
Iavcragc student in about 200 hours
Men who take this work and proscn
tho certificate will be assigned to ra
dio work when they reach the car
tonmcnis. This H. an authorize
statement by the army authorities
, There will be no charge whatevc
rnr thc Courgc. instructors and CQuiI
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-06
PIG BANK CLUB LATEST
GOVERNMENT PLAN
BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION

WASHINGTON, March 6.-Nearly
every little boy or girl has seen
those small banks made in the shape
OF a pig. But the department of ag-
riculture is the latest to announce a
real pig bank" club.
Boys and girls in a Missouri town
dubbed together last May. The
cighty-three members OF the club each
gave note to the bank, in order to
buy pig each.
Every boy and girl promised to
look after their respective porkcrs
Tn cost OF food and weight increase
of the pigs were carefully recorded
Prizes were offered on the following
basis: The best pig for market pur
poses, 80 points. The best daily gain
20 points. Net profit, 80 points. The
best reco,d and story Of methods, %
points.
When the pigs were delivered to
the members in May they weighed on
an average S9.4 pounds and cost
1891 on basis Of pork at $3.50
When sold. September %. they ay
cragcd 25O.5 pounds and brought
1880 per 100 at auction. making the
average sale price Si735 each.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-06
RED CROSS NEWS

Mrs. a. w. Hesson. SISTED by Mrs.
Lambert Henderson. directed the
sewing of the Dorcas society in the
workroom Monday. The time was de-
voted to making property bags for
the soldiers. This chs pter has been
assigned a quota of 3OC of these bags
and we hope to have th : number com
Dlete and ready for Shipment by the
fifteenth.
Thirty-two bags Were finished Mon
day and twenty-eight almost done.
Mrs. Eby and Mrs. l.. o. Hender-
son were in charge of the packing and
folding.
Mrs. Greiser had q, sc of the
seventh grade grammar sc&ooI slrls
and instructed them in the making of
muslin bandages. She reports most
excellent work done by the 7th and
Sth grades. Mr.. Grciser turned in
S7j for four turkeys raffled at his
place Of business day before yester-
ICY -hAs NANl9'l ulbu'SNl! states
that the success Of the rattle was due
to the home guards. The turkeys
were donated by Mr.. Lee Nelms of
Fort Halleck and were dressed and
shipped in By Mrs. d. Z. Lambert of
Fort Halleck.
We cannot express too much thanks
to Mr.. Nclms, Mr.. Greiser, the liome
Guard. Mrs. Lambert and all who con
tributed TO the successful raising OF
such a splendid sum for the Red
Cross.
The Salvage Committee reported a
return Of $17.ii as result Of the
sale of salvage collected by the high
school boys on Saturday. This Is
very encouraging as .hc boys were
out only about two hours and only one
street was canvassed. We appreci
ate the assistance the boys gave ant
/ the generous donation OF trucks b!
Mr.. Paul. Mr.. Hay and MI. Parker.
/ The following names were register
ed during the afternoon.
| Mesdamcs. 4. W. Hesson, Eby
/ Scheclar, Bangs, Garrecht, Post. I.s
berski, Gcnnctti, Mccormick, Hosit
| Clinton, Hunter. Riddell, HascloT
Scott. Fernald, Castle, Prentice, His
ginbotham, Greiser Pratt. McMu~trc!
Swander. l.. o. Henderson, LambeI
Henderson; Messrs. B. J. Bangs, Con
ish.
Mesdames Greiser and HTigginbt
than report excellent work and gre;
enthusiasm displayed by the girls
the grammar and high schools.
Mcsdames. Z. Elliott, F. L. McDoi
AID ]. Ball, and ]. lakewood of Blu
lion, have all asked for work to d
from the Red Cross rooms.
The ladies in charge report
spelcndid assortment of shipments
the workrooms from outside auXila
les. including some beautifully kni
ted garments.