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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12
SEE
FLAG CEREMONY
Rock Island Arsenal Workers Wit.
ness Program Held to Present
Banner to Hiklman.
RESULT or LIBERTY DRIVE
Unofficial Records Show SI,I0O,OOO
Subscribed Sergeant Barre
Gives War Talk.

Thousands OF Rock Island arse
pzl workers this afternoon attended
9 ceremony ocCasIoBed by their own
Efforts during the fourth Liberty
loan drive conducted on the island.
They witnessed the presentation OF
the Islands honor flag, which was
received after reports were made
n the government to the effect that
the arsenal workers had gone over
he top j the fourth drive.
Unofficial reports today indicate
that the arsenal shop employees
subscribed SI.IOG 000 The quota
for the island was set at $500 600.
The program. held at 3 o'clock
fsis afternoon in The main enclo-
sure At the arsenal, opened with the
ulaving DE- The Star Spangled Ban
rer Lieutenant J. Reed Lane, who
VS. in charge of the loan drive on
the island. made a presentation
sDaech and gave Colonel Leroy T.
Et,.uau the honor emblem which
showed the shop employees willing
ness to offer their money as well
As time during the present war.
Colonel Hiuuar in accepting the
banner expressed himself as being
highlv Eratided at the way in
which the arsenal employees assisted
IN greatly oversubscribing their
quota in the fourth drive. He com
mcnded the workers for the loyal
spirit they have displayed and are
proving daily IN production Of mu-
niLons.
A. F. Dawson Of Davenport fol
lowed the banner presentation cere-
money On the program by giving
patriotic address.
Veteran Talks.
The talk OF the afternoon, which
held thousands Of island employees
with rant attention, was that given
bv Sergeant +. p Barre. who was
PASSED during the recent fighting
al Chateau ThieTry. Sergeant
Barre has been in regular army
service for 30 years and his recent
experience in France was the cause
NJ his discharge from the service.
He gave an outline OF the gigantic
PROPOSITION that the country is fac
ing at the present time and con-
cluded his talk with an appeal to
each member Of the audience ask
Ing that every bit Of energy be
placed behind the work at the ar
seaaI in order that the lads fight
ing overseas might have little to
worry about and that they might
know that they viii be supplied
with all that is necessary for an
early and rapid victory.
Each shop was shut down this
afternoon, allowing the employees
time of in order that they might
attend the exercises. The men re-
turned to their work following the
closing Of the program.
The Democratic committee an
nouncel this morning that it hao
advtces Of the likelihood of Senator
Lewis arriving from Chicago in
time 10 take part in the ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12
RISKS LIFE TO
REACH BERLIN
Chicago RepOr ler Turns Spy and
Actually Enters Germany.

Actually Enters NTOTmany.
Alfred 6. Anderson, a well known
reporter on the Chicago Herald and
Examiner. took his life in his hands
10 be able to tell Americans Of COR
diLons existing today in Germany
and Berlin. He planned and work
ed 2 ruse to outWit the alert off
rials His experiences read like
fiction.
What he saw and heard in Ger
many furnishes a tale Of intense
interest. The diff culties he was
ly reached the shores of America
again is one of the most remark
able feats Of the war.
Anderson was taken to Washing
ton Immediately upon his return %
this country For three days he
kept the government of Gals inter
tsred with a graphic description OF
conditions as he found them in
Germany.
The complete story of Anderson's
adventures will appear in the Chi
cago Herald and Examiner, com
ueEcing Sunday. Oct. 10, and con
tinuing daily for three weeks, anc
70 make sure you do not miss them
order the Chicago Herald and TX
a1niner from your Eewsdealer i'm
nedIately
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12

as they had quite a blowout in his
honor down town.
In the meantime, 1 was attend
ing a dinner given by the head of
the Italian air service at one of the
best restaurants in the city, and
although there was neither butter,
sugar or milk, the feed was entire
y satisfying. Think they had Just
about fourteen different kinds of
wine and coffee, and by the time
they got around to the coffee,
was so reckless l even attempted a
cup of that. When this is over I'll
either be permanent dyspeptic or
else Will be entirely immune to
anything in the line of eatables.
Tomorrow l am invited over to
the American consulate for lunch
and to meet some of the city's
rotables, and the lunch, by the
way, is being given in my honor.
How's that? Mr.. Winship, the con-
sui, was stationed in Petrograd for
four years before coming here six
months ago, and is a most inter
esting man to talk to. He has al
ready given me cards to al of the
best clubs in town, and has in
vited me to spend a week end with
him at his villa on Lake Como.
Here's hoping he has pretty
American wife that can talk United
States. l haven't talked to an
American woman for so long that
I've completely forgotten how it
goes.
Also have been authorized by
wire from Paris to rent motor car
for my use while here, which is
much easier said than done. In the
first place the Italian army has
just about taken over everything
that will run, and in the second
place the army is the only outfit
that has any gasoline. Hence the
rub. Am going to make an awful
stab at raking up something
though, as l need transportation
the worst way. At present about
half my time is taken up in walk
ing or waiting for street cars.
Am sending you some cards
that are reproductions of paintings
by Lieutenant Contini, whom l met
the other day. The cards are on
SdlC hOAC' 81 GUESS w hOI COH Tain
any military information. Contini
is one of the original Caponi pilots
and I have met about six of them
by this time
Guess that's all I know this
time. Wish 1 could have just about
one cob of that sweet corn. Haven't
seen any such animal on this side
yet
BEST regards to all the folks,
and love to all of you.
VICTOR"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12
APPRECIATES AID
GIVEN BY OWNERS
OF ALL THEATRES

f. II. Stafford, chairman Of the
fourth Liberty loan speakers bu-
reau. pays a high tribute to the
managers OF the Rock Island thea
tres for courtesies extended dur
ing the speaking campaign attend
ant upon the recent drive. 81 can
not thank these owners enough"
said Mr. Stafford, "or sufficiently
acknowledge their hearty coopera-
ton in throwing open their places
of amusement to our four-minute
men. They were ready to go 10
any length to assist us in getting
our message to the people and in
this way contributed in no small
measure to the successful outcome
of the drive It was splendid"
PoIisheS, Beardsley's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-12

War Tax on Pianos, Etc.
have this letter from Of the large
piano manufacturing which represent which
emphasizes fOTcibly why should sell pianos
now you should consider buying.
ITO THE TRADE:
~The War Bill before Congress provides
FLOOR TAX TO be paid by the DEALER all Planes,
Organs Player PineS Photographs Music Rolls and Rec
ords stock for sale the date the bill becomes
law. We estimate that the Law will be effective about
November Ist-
@Under conditions you will realize the Importance
of reducing the lowest minimum by tie time
the new Revenue effective. This be best
done by extra sales, and restriction of orders 10
actual needs.0
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
EMPIRE CITY ENTRIES.

rIRST RACEF0r 2yesr,old,: claiming; 81,
farcuzx-BonsteIl,, 10; Taller Maid. lis; Tiger
Rns- ip; Yiglante. ll2: Miues~eeper, lI2:
Ioysl Peter. IL; Golds Vale. l0s; Rni Craix III:
Hindoostan. rs
SECOND RACE-Fnr Syssr-olds and up;
riaimipz; about furouGs Out The Way, 10:
Fssre-t 10: Irish Lady md. g: Kinrfsher,
LIZ Torehbearer. 20 Hoossmaid liz; .seafarer,
t1s Nh.ppcorvill. 10.
THIRD RACE For AL sses: handicap; mile
ass, y ysriA solrstrA. 100; Corn TasseI rs;
pccrsS. ~; Daddys Choice, 100
fffiKTU RAEE-Fur s-year oid.; The Rain.
5rg s~,,irs. Sl.oOO added: about 6 fs-lopgs.
'b-ele's iassie, 10; star Realm. Ic5: Co,rcel-
Is. 10; OzgDOd. Toe; Keen Jslrs. III: Thistle
don. W: Bis.rgowrie. l0I: Tableau De Hon
ncilr. fb.
FIFTH RACE-Fw Syear-oIds ard up: sell
in, ~ miles, kinEhsher. 10; -IIsr5nud md,
II; Air Man, los: Game Cock. Ill: star Clss,
.cs; woodlsp. us.
SIXTH RACE-For ali ages: se.Iirg; mile.
Ba< One, lle; W. H BucIner. llz: sunny
land. iG; Golden King III: Point To Point,
rs; Puts And Calls. lis: Chester Two, liz;
'tiunbo Jumbo. los; Teresa ]. 10; .ssadi. Io6:
First Froop. M; POIlyanna. te2: .lImbsIa $.
'Apprentics allowances clamed
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
officials Significant Declaration.

Inc newspaper 1rlap publishes an
interview that its Berne correspon.
Gent had with Count Maurizio Palfv
who, together with the Prince ot
Schonburg. Is the accredited renrasenN
tative Of Austria Hungary to the Va.
tican and that is at present staviny
In Berne. Among other things tbe
Count made the following state
ment:
remember that the Vatican sen,
some bishops 10 visit the concentra-
ton camps where my countrymen
are being held as prisoners of war
SO as to personally see that every.
thing was attended to, and to receiva
such complaints as the Austrians
wished to make. The result of This
mission was very gratifying and the
treatment of the Austrians at the
hands of the Italians was found IN ha
considerable and kind. On the AVERAGE
the camps made an excellent jmpres-
sion on the visiting prelates, who
We're there both as high church Of
fieais and as Inspectors" The i'm
portance of this declaration is very
great as the statement was person.
ally authorized by the Count. who
evidently he'd forgotten that the Aus
rHin Government on the 10th of June
had Officially s ated that, the treat
-lent of Austrains in Italian carlos
as terribly severe and medieval in
its methods
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
Baseball Rule Book in
Four Tongues in Making

The popularity Of baseball among
thS allied nations abroad is spread
iaS so rapidly that there is already
a demand for simple instructions ana
rules OF the game. printed in for
atsn languages. To meet these re-
quirements several baseball experts
are collaborating in the preparation
Oh baseball primer. which will be
distributed in various sections of Eu-
rope
The pamphlet, which will be printed
In French, Italian. English and Span
Lsh. will carry the rules of the game
in the simplest form. In addition,
there will be pages of explanations
and answers to the questions which
arise among those who are playing
their first contests These questions
and answers will be printed both in
English and various foreign Ian
gtszes in parallel columns, in order
Dat when American and foreign play
ers or spectators meet. without being
able to speak the language OF their
opponents or neighbors in the stands
there may be a medium OF commu-
Rfcation at hand. A glossary OF
technical and baseball terms in all
languages is also to be appended.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
BALTIMORE TO
GET BIG GAME
State Title Will Be Settled
2 When Maryland Meets
St. John S In Climax.

Annapolis. Nd. Oct 2o.-That
the annual football argument be-
tween the teams of Maryland State
and St Johns College. bitter rivals.
viii be played in Baltimore is as
sufed. according to an announce
ment made public by the manage
ment OF St Johns today.
Tho only question which now re-
mains TO be settled is the place
Tor staging the battle Homewood
rfcId. the grounds of Johns Hop
kins University. and Oriole Park
are the places that have been sug-
sested. and it is understood either
would De suitable to the rival
teams.
Maryland State was booked to
meet St Johns at Annapolis this
year. according to the time-honored
arrangement of playing alternately
here and at College Park. but the
athletic officials OF st. Johns, as
exclusively announced in the Sun
several days ago. came forward
with the suggestion of staging the
game in Baltimore, as IL would be
a better paying attraction there.
and that thereby the athletic Golfers
OF the two institutions would be
greatly enriched.
Baltimoreans undoubtedly will
welcome the announcement that
two of the strongest teams of the
state will be seen in action in
their city. and in passing let it be
added that the old rivals bid fair
to have mighty strong cPmbina-
tons
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
Kahanamoku to
Join the Navy

New York. Oct 2O.-Duke Kahana-
molSu. the worlds greatest sprint
swimmer. and his fellow champions
from Hawaii-Harold Kruger and
Clarence Lane-expect shortly to en-
ter the Pelham Bay Naval Training
)Station.
Kruger and Lane arrived in this
city a couple of days ago and now
await their official appointment. Duke
is I'm Washington recovering from a
slight attack Of Spanish influenza,
but will join his team mates here
as soon as mis- condition permits.
Particular interest attaches to the
enlistment Of these three stars from
the SOIta Sea Islands, for Pelham
already has a strong swimming team
and the recent opening of several
pools on the camp grounds offers
members Of the squad better facili-
ties than they nave ever had for
practice.
The addition OF the Hawaiiars will
not only serve To increase local in
terest IN water sports. but give Pei
ham one OF tho finest aggregatious
or Waterman in the country. war
anted to vie with the Great Lakes
Station swimmers. now American
Champions. for nationaal leadership.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
Plans Being Made
For Boxing Carnival

New York. Oct. 2O.-Jim Con-
roth the California boxing pro-
moter is due to arrive here to-
morrow to begin a roundup of
Eastern boxers to aid the drive OF
the United War work Coupci1
The purpose of the drive is to
naise funds for the purchase of
athletic equipment for the soldiers
and sailors in Uncle Sans service
Fart of the program is a great
boxing tournament at Madison
square Garden and at which Jess
willard and Jack Dempsey are
likely to appear although it is not
expected they will meet in the
ring. Each will probably GO
few rounds with some well known
heavyweight, such as Battling Lev
lnsky, Joe Jeanette. or Harry
villa, another negro heavyweight
Both OF the colored pugilists have
expressed a desire to meet Willard
several Of the Eastern cIuhs
nave offered to hold benefits 10
help the drive.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
Realistic Director of Propaganda.

great hope is raised by the ap-
pOintment of Arnold Bennett to be
Director of Propaganda in the Min
istry of Information at London.
Arnold Bennett, some time ago.
amid exeCrations. said that some
day the Germans might ask for
peace. a just peace, which we could
properly grant. In other words, ne
said. in effect. that this war would
some day end. Such realism Is a
remarkable trait in a director of
propaganda. Perhaps Mr.. Bennett
will not try to make out that every
inhabitant of India is a jealous ap-
plauder of every act of the British
government in India. when the
whole Intelligent world knows that
there is a certain emphatic minor
ity which Misses. And perhaps Mr..
Bennett will not try to make out
that when a German journalist calls
the Kaiser's peace of Brest-Litovsk
a wicked peace and stupid peace.
he does IL because the Kaiser asks
him to. Perhaps Mr.. Bennett will
confne himself to the really de-
monstrable successes of the Eng
lish. which are enormous. and to
the really demonstrable moral fail
ures of the Germans. which are CO.
lossal We cannot expect any Di-
rector OF Propaganda to publish any
fact which is positively unpleasant
to his country. But perhaps NJ.
Rennett while avoiding UNPLEASANT
facts, viii also avoid pleasing fc-
tions end VIII stick to those thinqs
"ht''h h rhS a. nice for US and (b)
true So may he live in hiSto-v =
the man who say-sd the life of the
ert o. natiorllistlcs pFopaganda-
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
One Million in War Bonds.

The National Aerial League Lega
Aerea Nationally announces that
100000 in italian war bonds has
been contributed by certain we'll
known manufacturers. to a fund for
special prizes for Italian aviators
This fund has so far reached, not
one but two wonderful results. First,
1t is quite an honor for the aviator
to be elected to have his name on
this list of heroes. and in the Sec
ond place it has given remarkable
help to the Italian Red Cross, as in
every case the aviators to whom the
bonds were presented turned them
back for the benefit of the Red
Cross. The fund is always increas-
ing. The contributions to this fund
are strictly personal and are lin
tied to manufacturers.
Atnong the men honored, il not
benefited, with these prizes are the
pilots Baracca (the ace who fell on
the Piave). Ruffo Piccio (65.0OO
lire): pilot Ancillotto 100000 lire).
Prizes will be given to all ayiators
decorated with gold and silver
medals.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
Cooperating With Government.

The international Association for
the Benefit of Machinists has issued
a circular calling upon all its mem
bers to cooperate with the United
States Employment Service of the
Department of Labor in transferring
from nonessentiaI to war jobs as
they are needed.
The men are asked to register at
their local offices for war work, and
70 be in readiness to take it when it
Is offered them.
Speed is the word, speed in ships,
guns and all munitions of war" says
the circular sent out by the organi-
zation.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
Sports to Be Curtailed
Among Shipyard Teams

Philadelphia, Oct. 2U-Athletics in
the shipyards of the country will be
abandoned. according TO Charles Piez,
vice president and general manag sr
OF the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
I'VE are going to concentrate as
much of our attention as we can
on making ships after this" declared
Mr.. Piez. The men have been di-
verted too much. l am told by labor
leaders, and the men themselves COM
plain that they. are led to waste too
much time in getting ready for ath
letic events and too much time in
recovering from them.
Il always have favored athletics
in moderation. but the kind of pro-
fessionalism we have serves no use
full purpose. 1t has become now only
a question of VINO can pay the nigh
est salaries TO a few stars. feel
safe In saying that the same cond-
tions will not exist next year"
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
HORSEMEN WATT
LIFTING OF BAN.
Rumor Has 1t Racing Will
Be Resumed the Latter
Part of Week.

Baltimore, Md. Oct. 0.-The "fiu"
has compelled the horsemen at Laurel
to put in a tough week resting on
their oars and seeing the big stakes
and purses slip out of their fingers.
A week ago yesterday the State
Board of Health shut down on the
sport and up to date it has not lifted
the ban. There were rumors that
the sport would be resumed last
Thursday and then again yesterday.
but these rumors did not materialize
and the horsemen have had to pos
sess their souls in patience and wait
for the clouds to roll by
The association took entries for
yesterday and for tomorrow, so as to
be in readiness for sudden lifting
of the ban. but the lightning did not
strike and as yet 1t is not clear when
II will
A report was in circulation at the
track yesterday TO the effect that
racing would be resumed the latter
part of this week or tomorrow week
and this seems to have some sub
stantial foundation. as the backbone
of the epidemic has been broken and
from now on an improvement should
pe Iooheu TOT such as "ould perHllt
at least outdoor sports. where the
people would be brought into the sun
light and air.
None of the horsemen have left
the track but have stayed right on
the job. waiting for better times 20
dawn.
The match race between Eternal
and Billy Kelly. set down for Thurs
day OF this week, has been postponed d
TO Monday, the 18th. Both these great
colts are in The finest shape and j.
is the aim of their trainers to keep
them right where they are until the
fatefUl day arrives. They are
both been put through some fast
work during the past week and they
need very little more TO bring them
right up to concert pitch.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
875 Australian
Boxers Doing "Bit''

San Francisco, Cal, Oct. ao.-Aus-
tralian boxers to the number tf SO
r'en are at the front GO oihorNS.Ee 'u-
caGed in doinz ;hcir best 20 put an
end to the reign of the houfe Of
HoheHzollsrn in Germany, according
TO Snowy Baker. the Australian fight
promoter. Baker says that the box
inE game practically is dead in the
Art:podss, but he looks for great re-
vival after the war. as ''the soldiers
have taken strongly to boxing. and
there will be many a good fighter de-
veloped from the ranks among those
who return" Baker says that he does
not expect to do any more fight pro
noting. at least not until the war Il
over. In the meantine, he he's become
interested In the rnoving-pir urp tusi-
Eess, both as an actor AMI a rCducer
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
American Navy to
Box for Kings Prize

Newport, r. l., Oct. 2O.-The
best boxers from fly" to heavy
weights in the United States navy
will take part in the fstic battle
for the Kings trophy in London,
December IL and II, according to
announcement made here tonight
Admiral Sims who comma nds the
United States naval forces in Eu-
rOpean waters asked the navy to
send the very best it has and gem
eral instructions governing the Sc
lection of men to compete will be
issued shortly. The contest will
be open to all men of the allied
armies and navies and the French
and English have already signified
their intention of being repre-
sented.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
K. o. BROWN REPORTED DEAD.
Rumor That New York Lightweight
Is Influenza Victim.

New York, Oct. 0.-It was noIsed
about in boxing circles tonight that
little Valentine Braun. better known
as Knockout Brown, had died of
Spanish influenza. Brown has oeeh
seriously i'll for some days of the ais
ease and he has been near deaths door
several times. Tonight 1t was said that
he had fallen a victim TO the mystic
rious malady that has claimed so
many of late.
Every effort was made to locate D,in
Morgan, his old manager. to establish
the truth of the game little fellows
passing. Brown had a specta&I,ar ga
reer in the ring. He fought tie best
in the world and never
failed to give the chainpiors Il stir
argument with tie =L'"S
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
Can UuIoadsd in Quick lime.

How indusry can be stimulated BY
keeping freigt cars in constant
movement is the theme Of many
railroad officials. who have sounded
warnings against delaying cars IL
these times OF shortage. for loading
and unloading. A record which is
perhaps unique has been made at
the South Boston IMsss.) Army sup
ply Base, according to information
obtained by the Department Of La
Dor. which shows that not one car
Of the thousands that have brought
materials TO the base has been de-
layed beyond the time allowed by
the railroads
Cement ashes. brick. gravel lum-
ber, piles, sand, steel rails and ties
made up the bulk OF the loads and
nearly 5000 cars were handled.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
R. c. Signs Guide Wounded to R.,,

London.-Thousands of small cloth
signs provided by the American Red
Cross are distributed to follow the
advance OF every American attack
and are tackled to trees. posts or 9th
er objects to point the way for walk
ing wounded to first aid dressing
stations. By thu side of the large
Scd Cross on the white cloth is a
red arrow oointiuF the dlrecuon-
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
Pvt. Jim Gilmore, Now.

James A. Gilmore. former Federal
League magnate, has entered the
motor transportation corps of the
United States army and expects to
leave for France within six weeks.
There Is fight going on and I
simply can't keep out of it," Gil
more said. Il am AZ. but stiIl
husky enough to whip a half dozen
Germans before breakfast"
The Washington herald., 1918-10-21
Horsemen at Laurel
; Contribute to Drive

The Maryland State Fair. In
eorporated, owner of the Laurel
race track, and several horse
Ilen bought liberty bonds Ss Up
day at Laurel The association
Subscribed for 81, 900 worth. and
Guy BedweIl. his Jockey. Earl
Sande. and Henry Mcdaniel, rain
ar Of sun Briar ard Exteruniuayor.
che Kentucky Derby winner each
1'rr%d EVER Sl.9oa 70 Uncle sam
ssakin; a total q sic.oee.