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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
GEORGE MIXTER
WITHOUT BLAME
President Vindicates Moline Man
Mentioned in Hughes Air
craft Report.

Announcement in Washington
that the president has upheld the
vindication of Lieutenant Colonel
George W. Mixter. criticised in the
aircraft report of Charles E.
Hughes because he owned a small
block of stock in the Curtiss Air
plane corporation with which he
transacted public business, will
cause no surprise in Moline. Col
oneI Mixter formerly was with
Deere d Co, resigning to enter the
ordnance department. The state
ment issued at the White house last
night was as follows:
1T was announced at the execu-
tive office today that the president
had pardoned Lieutenant Colonel
George w. Mixter and Lieutenant
Colonel J. G. Vincent, whom the
recent report on aircraft produC-
ton showed to be technically
guilty because of a breach of
statutes, because he entirely con-
ours in the views of the attorney
general with regard to these two
cases. He believes that the two
gentlemen concerned were entirely
innocent of any improper or self
ish intentions, that their guilt was
only technical, and that their SER
vices to the government, which
have been of the highest value and
of the most disinterested sort, de-
serve a most cordial recognition.
Mr.. Hughes report said Colonel
Mixter owned % shares of stock of
the. Curtiss AiTpiane and Motor
corporation. valued at $4,000. while
he acted for the government in sup
cruising inspection and production
at this cOmpany's plant.
Lieutenant Colonel Mixter, -
said Mr.. Gregory's letter to the
president, testified that he had for
merly owned a small amount OF
both common and preferred stock
in the company referred to; that al
the time he was commissioned he
had sold the common stock and
overlooked the fact that he still
owned the preferred. There is
nothing in the evidence warranting
the OnclusiOn that Lieutenant Col
Onel Nixter did not act in entire
good faith in the transaction re-
ferred to or Indicating that he was
Influenced by his ownership of this
preferred stock, which paid a fixed
dividend"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
RESOLUTION BY
WHICH CITY OF
E. M. FIGHTS FLU

The resolution governing the in
fiuenza closing orders adopted by
East Moline city authorities, on the
recommendations of physicians of
the city are:
Combining the curbing of influ-
enza by closing the graded schools
and church schools, also to quaran-
tine the houses as far as possible.
Children under Is years old pro-
hibited from all public gatherings.
Children under Is years of age
prohibited from moving picture
shows and other entertainments.
All unnecessary public meetings,
such as lodge or club, be discon-
tinued until further notice.
Pool rooms, soft drink parlors
or other business places to clear
their places of business of mere
spectators.
Congregation OF children under
Is years of age prohibited.
No public or private gatherings
or meetings allowed without q per
NIT.
Street cars should have at least
two windows on each side OF car
open with cloth curtain down TO
prevent draught.
At each end of the line car doors
at each end to be opened and car
aired before starting.
The overcrowding of cars be con-
demned and We earnestly appeal
to the street car people to assist US
by giving the public more and bet
ter facilities for travel.
Street cars to be fumlgated daily,
A systematic campaign Of educa-
ton. with the aid of the physicians
of the city, be undertaken.
The citizens of East Moline are
urgently requested to cooperate
with the health and city officials in
their efforts to check the epidemic
If seen that cooperation is lack
ing, more drastic means will be
used in order to make the city safe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
EAST MOLINE

c. NJ. Larson has recovered from
a severe case of the influenza.
Mrs. H l.. Angeyine spent sew
eraI days in Cambridge with her
son, L. L. Angeyine, and family
Major F. J. CIendenin is home on
few days furloUgh from Chicago,
where he is stationed He will fin
ish and close up his work as COun-
ty treasurer Mrs. Clendenin and
daughter Ruth, who were in Chi
cago over Thanksgiving, returned
home with him.
George F. Sinclair and family
have moved here from Chicago and
are living at Eighth avenue and
Thirteenth street.
Miss Mildred Cartwright, who has
been i'll with influenza, is much bet
ter.
The Community circle met Fri
day with Mrs. Fred Wilde. There
was a good attendance and the la
dies are very busy sewing for an
apron sale Plans were made for
a tea TO be held some time in De-
cember. Mrs. Wilde served q light
lunch.
Corporal B. H. Ryan IS home
from Camp Grant, having received
an honorable discharge He was
in the officers training camp. RE
has accepted a position with the
Root & VanDervoort office force
s. d. Long and family spent sew
eral days last week with relatives
at Fulton
Miss Olga Zude has gone to her
home at Sherrard, owing TO the
closing Of the grade schools.
The Crescent club of Silvis meets
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Charles Windsor. The hours
viii be busy with work on refugee
garments. At the last meeting a
French orphan was adopted.
Lieutenant Beryl Warnes is here
on a furlOugh from Camp Humph-
ries, Va. He was ready TO go over
seas when the armistice was signed
II. s. Cartwright is again back in
the Office at the Root & Wander
WORT plant. after waiting several
weeks to entrain for Waco, Texas.
He is in the "Y'' service depart
ment.
The Entire Nous Card club OF Sill
Wis met Saturday night with Mr.
and Mrs. Lester Crawford The
usual three tables were surround
ed Mr. and Mrs. J. f Brown were
+ the successful prize winners. The
/ prizes adopted for the season are
hose for the men and aprons for
the ladies' Mrs CrawfOrd's sister.
Mrs. Ethel Skinner of Moline. was
n guest. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Eaton invited the club to their
home in two weeks.
Miss Alpha Barrett celebrated her
18th birthday anniversary Friday
by entertaining company Of
friends at 4 Mary Jane" party.
The guests all came with teddy
bears, baby dolls and go-carts.
Some even carried pacifers. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
Nrlfer VI. White.

walter ". White is the first pa
tieuc 20 die in the Moline emery
ency hospital since its re-opening
Yesterday Mr.. White succumbed
early this morning and was taken
TO the hospital yesterday while his
condition was serious.
Mr.. White brought his wife and
son. aged . years, both Of whom
survive TO Moline two weeks ago
and was employed hy the Fclie
Motor company. lie was a member
81 the Woman lodge and the street
car union Of Dcs No.nes. Iowa
he was born in West Virginia,
NOV. q. 1883 and al The age Of IA
years removed 10 Wisconsin. He
married Miss Helen Strickland 81
Des Gr0lres in 1912. The remains
will be sent TO dos MONIES tonight
for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04

was employed in the harrow room
OF the Deere plant. He married
Iva Cressy of Moline Aug. 10. 1907.
and IN 1911. they removed to Tam
pa, Fla. Recently the family re
moved to Denver.
Surviving are the widow and four
children: Raymond f. Ilene V,
Edna V. and Helen NJ, all Of DEN
yer; the mother, Mrs. Albert Mel
son, 1909 Fifth avenue. Moline; one
brother. Arthur Anderson Of Mo-
line. and one sister. Mrs. Wilbur
W. BeneI OF Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
-. MiIIiam Sknclnnd.

Mrs. William SkoEIund, Thirty
second street and Tweuty-second
avenue. Moline, died at the Moline
city hospital at 4 o'clock this morn
ing Five days illness with pneu-
mOnia caused the death.
Miss Florence Olson was born in
Moline in 1858 and on Nov. q, 1907
married william Skogiund. She is
survived by the widOWer, two sons.
one daughter, I'VE brothers and one
sister.
The children are Morris, George
and Carol at home, a sister Miss
Ellen Olson Of Moline and the
brothers are DR.. NJ ". Olson of
Galesburg. Edward W. Olson o.
Rock Island, Huga ". Olson of
East Moline George W. Olson OF
Morgan Park. Ill, and Harry NJ.
Olson Of Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
Lames Z. Smith.

James f Smith, for 20 years a
resident OF Moline, died at 8:45 last
evening after an illness Of four
DAYS with pneumonia. NIr. Smith
was born in Hampton. Ill, Feb. Q
1851. He married Bertha Lynn Of
Rock Island in 1899. For a num-
her Of years he was employed at
the Barnard and Leas Nanufactur-
ing company, Moline.
Surviving is the widow and one
daughter, Mrs. L. 2. Englund OF
Moline He also leaves two sisters
and one brother, Mrs. Rilla Warren
and Mrs. Anna Lundy, both of Mo
line. and George Smith Of St.
Louis Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
SHOPS PUT ON 8
HOUR SCHEDULE?

Tt IS probable that the Silvis
shops will be put on an eight hour
a day schedule on Jan. 9 or IS. Re
Gently the shops worked 10 hours
and were then placed on q nine
hour schedule. Latest reports are
that within a month the factories
will be working only eight hours a
dav.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
Obituary
Hattie l.. Windle.

Mrs. John H. Windle, age ga
years. Twenty-third avenue and
Twenty-ninth street, Moline, died
in the home at S O'Clock yesterday
morning. Mrs. WindIe was born
in Carbonate, Ill, and was mar
ried in 1870 The widower, three
sons. W. r. Windle Of Mt. Pleas
ants. Iowa. C.. A. Windle, Detroit,
Mich. and J. L. Windie, Moline con
stable. two daughters. Mrs B. NJ
Hoffman and Mrs Margaret Ewers,
Of Springfield. III; one sister, Mrs.
J. w. Wilson Of Rock Island, and
one brother. John Logan. Of De
Catur. ILL.,, are the survivors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
SAYS SMALL SEA
FORCE COULD END
REIGN OF TERROR

Berlin, Monday, Dec. 2.-(By the
Associated Press If a few Brit
jsh torpedo boats OF light cruisers.
with even a small landing force,
could reach Reval this week, they
could dam the BOIshevist flood
which has been numbering, burning
and pluuderiug EsrhOnia and 1.-Two
MIA, according TO declaration
made to the correspondent by Bar
on AexkueH OF Esthonfa, who es-
capped from that country on Thurs
dav fl disguise.
Baron AeXkuell reports that Ger
man forces had begun 10 evacuate
Garya, when they were attacked
and defeated by Russian troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
GYM ACTIVITIES
ARE POSTPONED

All gymnastic activities in the
East Moline Y. NJ. C. A, including
the indoor baseball leagues tourna-
ment and the party to be given to-
night by the employees of the Fair
banks Scale company, for members
of the association, have been called
off due to the influenza closing
orders
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
HIILSDALE YOUTH
WAS HURT NOV. 4
Especial TO The Argus)

Hu!sdale. Dec. 4.-Private Ray
Cole OF Hlilsdale was seriously
wounded IN France Nov 4. Details
Of the injury and of Private Coles
present condition are not known.
He IS the son Of Mrs. r. Ward of
HiIlsdaIc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
OFFICER Has ELI.

Officer Roy Liesveldt of Moline
police department is in the Moline
city hospital suffering with infu-
enza. Mrs. Liesveldt and the only
child Of the family are also i'll with
the disease. They are at the home
TWO members of the police clerical
staff are also i'll. Edna Carlson and
Leona Lindberg are confined to
their homes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
Commission Form of Government
Loses by 39l Votes TO Old Sys-
TEN OF Administration.
LESS THAN HALF CAST VOTE
Moline in Hands Of Council in Five
Months Election Is Third
Tuesday in April.
For AIdernlanio Form.

Majority against commission 59l
Aldermen will take the place OF
commissioners in Moline in the
spring OF 1919. This is IN accord
ance with the will or the people,
The commission FORM OF govern
ment Will not be retained IN Mo
line, as It has been for the last eight
years.
A light vote was cast at the cleo
ton yesterday, less than half OF the
voters going TO the polls to vote on
the Issue. Women in Moline were
slow to take advantage Of their mu-
nicipaI rights. Few men or wom-
en- took enough interest IN the cleo
ton to bother about casting their
votes.
The aldermanic form OF admins
tration for the Plow city will be
reestablished in the spring or next
year. Candidates for mayor, city
clerk, city attorney. city treasurer
and aldermen, two from each Of the
seven wards Of the CITY, will be
nominated by parties at primary
election TO be held IN March.
The election will be held the third
Tuesday IN April and the city Will
be put In the hands Of aldermen
elect as soon as the new mayor
calls the council to order and they
are qualified TO take upon them
selves the new duties.
The number of votes cast by both
men and women yesterday totaIed
$3.50, and OF this number 1882 were
cast by women and 1851 by the
men of the city. The commission
form lost by 291 votes. 2,501 being
cast for that form, while 2.S92 were
balloted for the return Of the alder
manic system Of government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
Theodore Skandnlis.

Theodore SkandOlis, aged 21
Thirteenth street and Eighteenth
avenue. Moline, died yesterday. Flu
neral services will be held at .
o'clock Friday afternoon in the
East Moline undertaking par1ors.
Interment will be in Riverside Gem
etery. Skandolis was a native Of
Greece, and was an employee at the
Silvis shops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
c. A. Gustafsor.

c. A. Gustafson, proprietor OF a
cigar and confectionery store on
Fourth avenue, in the west part Of
Moline, died last night in the Tri-
City san'taTium. Funeral arrange
ments will not be completed until
relatives are heard from Gustaf-
son had been prominently identi-
fed with the Socialist party IN Mo
line, and had been the party can
didate for office several times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
VOTES RETURNED
AT ELECTION IN
CITY YESTERDAY

Following IS the unofficial re
turns Of the votes cast by men and
women at the various polls at the
city election in Moline held yester-
day, In which the present commits
sion form Of government lost TO the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04

This is special week in srk5.
dress goods. wash goods. iacec and
embroideries at McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04

This IS special week in silks.
dress goods. wash goors. laces and
emhroiderieS at McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04
BROTHERS SINGING
WITH PEACE PARTY

Edward and Victor Johnson, both
Of Moline and who were trained at
the Great Lakes naval station. are
now in France, having Joined the
peace party that left New York two
weeks ago. Both hOys are excel
lent singers, Edward possessing a
rich baritone and Victor q bass
voice. They are the brothers Of
Mrs. A P Berzelius.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-04

This IS special week IN silks,
dress goods, wash goods. laces and
emDroldeTies a. McCabe'E.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-12
HELP. THE SHIPPING BY
UNLOADING CARS QUICKLY
VniIroad Men Have Organization Ia
Facilitate Handling Of Freight
In Local Yards.

J.>C. McGothlin, chairman Of the
Tulsa subdivision Of the National Car
Service Of America received instruc-
uous yesterday from government
headquarters to the effect that mem-
bers of the organization must take it
upon themselves to render every pos
sible service in promptly unloading
all ears which are billed W Tulsa
The Car Service. will thru the
Coz operation fan Tulsa concerns,
make II their business To- release cars
as quickly as possible The third
meeting OF the railroad mon who are
members viii take place today at
the office of Freight Agent Miller OF
the Frisco.
Every shipper OF Tulsa should aid
these men IN their endeavor TO faCil-
itate the handling OF freight. This
Is Just another patriotic duty.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-12
AN UNPATRl0TlC YOUTH
Anglers EMPIRES CROWD
His Failure to Stand During Playing
Of National Air Nearly Caused
His Election.

A young man about 20 years old,
whose patriotism seemed TO be dead
eued, came near precipitaung a small
sized riot In the Empress theater
last night when he refused TO stand
with the remainder OF the audience
when the orchestra struck up the
star Spanglcd Banner" at the con
clusion Of a -Four Minute mans"
speech in the interest Of Baby War
bonds
He was sitting on the front row
when ho refused TO rise in recognition
OF the national air an elderly patriot
behind him reached over and at
tempted TO pull him from his chair.
Tho young fellow resisted ana stub
bornly retSsed to bulge
Those around him who witnessed
tho incident became furiously iudig
uaut and there were threats ~ throw
ing him out Of the house. Tho idcn-
Itly OF the poor patriot was not
learned
one OF the most indignant ohscrv-
crs Of the incident was "Kulula." the
| Hawaiian musician, whose act was
going at the time From the stage
! he looked down on the recalcitrant
and his black dyes flashed with anger
When he went back into the wings
| at the conclusion OF his act he told
| those about him that he was greatly
tempted TO jump down from the foot.
lights and drag the young fellow from
his chair himself
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-12
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Looking-Take
Olive Tablets

hyour skin Is yellow-complexion pad
tongue appetite poor--you have
a bad taste in your mouth-alazy no good
feehng--you should take Olive Tablets.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets--a substitute
forcalomel-were prepared by DR. Edwards
after IL years of study with his patients
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely
vegetable compound mixed with olive OIL
You will know them by their olive color
To have clear. pink skin. bright eyes
no pimples a feeling of buoysncy like
childhood days you must get At the cans..
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the
liver and bowels like calomel-yet have
no dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome constr
patton That's why millions Of boxes are
sold annually at l0c and 25c per box All
iruggists. Take one or two nightly and
tote the pleasing results
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-12
VAGRANT HAS LITTLE
CHANCE, SAYS JUDGE
Charles Page Admits Employ.
ing Helmers, But Judge
Duncan Fails Decision.

That idlers and vagrants will be
shown little lenicncy iu Tulsa was
made emphatlcully dear 6y Judge
Frank Duncan IN the municipal court
yesterday Al the Same time he re-
sciited any attempt to insiuuate that
the officers are playing favorites or
arc governed by political motives, un-
less direct evidence is introduced.
In tho trial OF Homer GaiiSs ON "A
vhgrancy charge. the attorney for the
defense wanted to know II the arrest
INK officers had Il In" for Gains.
when Judge Duncan interrupted To-
say ut ts the policy OF the United
Slatos goNedumcut ana uf the city OF
Tulsa 10 get rid OF the undertakes.
and II the police make the arrests and
show the facts idlcrs will get very
little lenicnCy from me. Attempts
have been made To bring politics IN.
but you can't Ieliso that question In
this court II don't help matters to
inHinuaie that the police are crooked,
That they have u I'M for anybody.
unless direct testimony Is presented "
Gains after a heated trial drew a
fine OF 500, and. an appeal was
taken.
The case Of W. i. @Ulackic" IIel.
| iuelH, htEun hctQpe Judge 7. u
l Evans ON n varrnncy charge Thurs.
day and continued Ia order that
! "Bl9ckic' might produce checks
siFncd hy Charles Page. for whom he
! said he was employed as a secret
service agent was set over TIL Judge
/ Evans should Ragiu be on the bench
/ MIR, Page appeared ana said lclmcr
was working Tor him, but Judge Dun.
/ can would not pass ON the case, al
| he had not heard the evidence,
! The case against w. a Greenwood
ON a vasrauCy charge was dismigsco
! ON recommendation IT, w. Meadows
! nrrcsted with Dick Ivey, who has beer
/ implicated In the holdup OF tho Grcoh
/ Workmcn and the murder OF pobrotf
/ was released ON vngrancy charge.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-12
BOND DECLARED FORFEITED
Dick" Thomas, Charged with Auto
mOhilc IhCrI IAilrd 10 Nnncnr

Ihe name Of "lllck' Thomas.
charged with attempting to steal a
stolen automobile while In the posses
sion of T. $. Mcqueen, was called
three times in Lee Daniels court yes
tcrday afternoon, and Thomas did not
appear. Ills bond Of s. 900 was de-
clared forfeited
Thomas was arrested by Mcqueen
when he tried TO steal II car that had
been taken from the barn OF Jim
Johns with a load OF whisky In the
back. Later developments showed
that the automobile had been stolen
from Kansas city man, and il was
returned to him Thomas Is ALLEGED
To have made two attempts to steal the
car
TWO men with Thomas ON the night
Of the alleged attempt. escaped. Three
men tried to steal the car from
Hughes garage the following night.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-12
PROTEST AGAINST MOVING
JUSTICES OF The PEACE
ObjCCtors Claim There Would he
Much Loss nf Time In Han
ding Criminal Cases.

Many protests against moving the
justice courts from the courthouse
were heard about the county attor-
ney's office and the "sheTiffs room
yesterday
II was pointed out that much time
ana labor is saved thru the present
arrangement Were the Justice courts
scattered about town. prisoners would
have 10 be taken 10 ana from the jail.
causing much Toss OF time. with the
grcatenumber of criminal cases now
filed by the county attorneys office,
TWO assistants would bc needed TO
handle the prosecutions In the Justice
courts. Services thru warrants and
subpoena by deputy shcriffs would be
considerably hampcred ohjectors say.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-12

January 20 TO February / which viii
be under the direct supervision OF RI
Ncv Theodore Payne Thurston,
bishop OF eastern Oklahoma
study classes win he held daily,
conducted by Miss Grace Liudley
general secretary OF the Womans
auxiliary and Miss y II Withcrs
junior secretary both of the mission
house staff In New York Rcctors
sunday school superintondcnts, teach
era. junior leaders and woman's aux
HAIRY workers from every point In
the district are expected
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-12
BLOOD POISONING
HamIis' Wizard Oil Safe First Md Treatment

How often loekjaw and blood
poisoning result from the neglect
of slight scratch or little cut Ham
Inns Wizard Oil is a safe and eHec-
tive first aid treatment, II is a pow
erful antiscptic and should be ap-
piled Immediately to wounds of this
kind 10 prevent danger OF infection
II is soothing and healing and
quickly drives out pain and inaam-
nation iD~csses OF sprains, bruiSs
cuts, bufhs, bites and stings luNS
reliable, too, for stiff neck, sore feet,
cold sores, canker sores, earachc and
toothache.
Get IL from druggists for 30 cents
II not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back
Ever constipated or have sick
headsche1 Just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 50
cents. Guaranteed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-12
Saturday Specials
At "The Popular Price Store"
woMrN's SUITS sis.ss

one lot OF Suits I'm several leading
colors, In prevailing styles. made IN
wool scrges and novelty suitings
some novelty and fur trimmed. Our
regular S25 values; C1C OK
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