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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
WAR COSTING U. S.
S50,O00,O0O A DAY
REPORT REVEALS

Washington. June c9.-The gov
eminent ,oday closed its books for
the fiscal year just ending first
full fiscal year in the war-and
Monday will open new annual rec
OrGs. Cabinet members and other
heads of departments will make re-
ports to President Wilson covering
their standardships of funds and
responsibilities for the year closing
today-or technically tomorrow.
More than 100000 900 is the
actual outlay since July !, 1917. to
meet the multitude of big bills ru-t
up for the army. the navy, the ship
building program, airplane con
struction. coast defense require
ments. other government activities
and the needs OF the allies for
American loans TO finance pur-
chases of war materials in this
country. In peace times the gov
erument spent less than $1,000, 000,-
600 annually.
With the addition Of the $1,000
100000 which the government, spent
in the three months - war pre-
ceding this fiscal year. the wars
cost in money TO cate has been
$13, 100000 600. War activities are
now draining about s50000,0O0 a
day from the nations public treas
ury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
PERSONAL POINTS

Dr. B. J. Lachner has returned
from Chicago where he took the
examination for a commission in
the medical reserve corps.
NJ. A. Clevett, physical director
of the Young Mems Christina assO-
citation, left yesterday for a month $
vacation at WOODBURY., Iowa. He
will return to take up his work at
the Y NJ c. A camp to be held in
August.
Mir and Mrs. Andrew Olson, 1903
day from their son, Chester, a wire
less operator with the expedition
AIRY forces. stating that the trip
overseas was made safely.
George L. Loge, son VI Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Loge of 1915 Twenty
fifth street, is home on a seven
days furlough. Mr.. Loge arrived
yesterday from Charleston, 6 c.
He is in the navy and has return
ed from France.
Don D. Morrison of the United
States engineer office and Mrs.
Morrison. accompanied by Miss
Alice Chambers, are visiting rela-
tives in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Miss Dorothy A. Stevens, S43
Twenty second street, assistant su-
pervisor of drawing in the Rock
Island public schools, left this
morning for Chicago to attend the
summer session OF the Chicago
school Of industrial art
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
CALL LIBEL SUIT
OF KUEHLMANN'S
OVER HIGH TIME"

Paris. June 29.-The libel suit o:
Or. Won kuehlmann, the German
foreign secretary, against the
Deutsche Zeitung Of Berlin. con
corning publication of articles rel
alive to the secretary's conduct
while in bucharest in April will
be called next week. according TO
reports received from Switzerland
and transmitted by the Havas
agency. Many witnesses have been
summoned by both sides. including
the chauffeurs who drove the for
ciCn secretary's automobiles dur
ing the night rides in Bucharest.
The Deutsche Zeitung late in
april published an article asserting
tina: Won Kuehlmann and Count
Czerniu, the former Austrian for
eign secretary. had acted in a man
neI which abased their countries
during the negotiations at Buch-
Arrest. Secretary Won kuehlmann.
Il was said, was seen often with a
well known member OF the under
world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
STEAMER HITS
ON REEF; SINKS
Goes On Rocks During FOg-Mem-
bers Of Crew are Saved By
Coast Guards,

Watch Hill, r. l., June 29.-The
Clyde line freighter Onondaga,
bound for Charleston and Jackson
vile, lost her way in a heavy fog
off Watch Hill last night, struck a
reef and sank in shallow water after
her crew of 35 had been taken off
by coast guards from the Watch
Hill station.
How the vessel happened TO hit
the reef was not explained by naval
authorities, who obtained first re-
ports from the coast guard station.
Observers on shore reported this
morning that the Onondaga was not
entirely submerged.
The Onondaga, a vessel of 1886
tons gross, was built at Philadt .
phia in 1905 and had been in the
Boston service for a number of
years. She was commanded by
Captain Googins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
FAIR WORKERS TO
PICK CHERRIES IF
THEY'RE NEEDED

Who wants cherry pickers
Here follows an offer:
las / was reading The Argus
last night | saw an item which
stated that cherry pickers could
not be found in large enough mum
bers to take care OF the large
quantities OF cherries.
III YOU know. or could find out
any persons who would pay fair
prices to have their cherries pick
ed. | would like very much to hear
from YOU or them. as few girl
friends and myself are trying To
earn money for the Red Cross OF
the city. Please let me hear from
you as soon as possible. giving the
names OF prospective employers. -
Please address me. Box 40,
Aledo, Ill"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
NEED OF FARM
HANDS URGENT
Find Few Men Respond 10 Appeal
for Helpers issued by the
County Crop Advisor.
MORE CALLS THAN LABORERS
Indications Are That II VIII BE I'm.
possible to Secure Shop
men for Work.

Farmers in Rock Island county
and throughout the state OF Hi
nois are urgently in need of farm
helpers.
A campaign for volunteers among
business men of farm experience
was recently launched by Palmer X.
Edgerton, county farm advisor
This step was taken to relieve ex-
listing labor conditions among the
farmers. So far, very few men
have responded
Indications are that it will be i'm
possible to supply the shortage Of
workers from the shops. Men are
urged to volunteer for duty during
harvest. even though they can
spare only half a day. Everyone
DESTROYS OF helping out, especially
during harvest. will be accepted.
and wages OF experienced farm
hands are assured.
F. W. Rink, superintendent of the
Illinois free employment Office,
stated today that the bureau is in
receipt of more calls fpr farm la
Dor than can be supplied. Many
workers have been placed, however.
at higher wages than have ever be
fore been paid Many farmers are
paying So a day and board. while
monthly rates vary from $50 to SIS
and board.
Apply Court House.
Mr.. Edgerton stated today that
those who want to help out in this
emergency can communicate with
him at his Office in the court house
building or with NJ. J. Duryes. sec
rotary OF the Moline Commercial
club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
TRAINS FOR CARAVANS.

Cairo. Egypt Modern railway
trains are now running parallel 10
the old caravan route which for
years was CaiTo's only means of
communication with Palestine. The
railway administration announced
recently completion of a swing
bridge over the Suez canal at Kan
tara by which there Will be direct
train service from Cairo to Pales-
tine. From FL Kantara. IS miles
south Of Port Said, the railway
follows the old coastal caravan
trail through El Arish to Rata. on
the Syrian frontier, and 10 GAIA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
LIGHT VOTE ON
INCREASED TAX
Division of Sentiment in City Conn
mission Reelected Among Voters
in TOday's Election.

An unusually light vote had
been cast up to noon today on the
tax proposition.
The opposition to the tax prop
Csition has been much in evidence.
The difference of opinion on the
part of the city commission was re
fected in the sentiment of the Yot-
ers. Chief George Newberry of
the fire department and his men,
are naturally working for the in
crease, while members Of the pO-
lice force are opposed to it, it is
claimed.
Women's votes that were expect
Cd to greatly help in pushing the
proposed increase over. were com
paratively few in the early part of
the day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
SUPPORTS VILLAGE.

A whole village in France has
been supported since the first year
#0f the war by the Washington Uni-
.versity Wome1's club OF St LOUIS.
Bliss Julia {. Stimson. OF the uni
=<ers.ty. is head nurse OF base hos
.pital unit q IN France and has
b cen mentioned by General HaiS
Tor distinguished service.
Washington university. which
Numbers nearly 500 OF its young
Emen IN the service. has contributed
70 war work through the uniyer-
sity ambulance fund, tobacco
fund and smileage books. also
Eoy subscribing for a periodical for
livery Washington university man
BIZ France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
TWO FIRES; LITTLE
DAMAGE RESULTED

At 5:45 last night the popcorn
wagon of Gus Moros which was
gong north on FOrty-fifth street.
caught on fire from the gasoline
torch. Damages amounted to about
So. The fire department was called
and eXtinguished the fire with
chemicals.
The ire department was called
yesterday afternoon to the home of
X G. Johnson. 9l6 Twenty-fo fourth
street 10 eXtinguish small blaze.
No damage was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
HAD Is SPOUSES
AND DIDN'T STOP
TO GET DEGREES

Marion, Iu-"Uncle John"
Dempsey. the man of many wives
he had lis dead. having pass
ed away Just four days before the
celebration Of his Tooth birthday
anniversary.
The residents OF Creal Springs,
the little health resort near which
Uncle john spent nearly all of
his life, had planned a lively cele-
LratiOn in honor of the centennial
birthday
Seven Of the wives OF Uncle
John" who was born in Sumner
county, Tenn. June Is. 1918, were
widows. and OF the - who stepped
with him 10 the altar. only two
died before he had married again
And il is said that Uncle John, "
in separating from some Of his
wives was bit averse &c DO her
ing with divorce court proceedings
before taking another bride
The first wife OF Uncle John. "
who came to Illinois in 1912. was
Miss Ollie Hamilton and the sec
ond Miss Elijah Groves, both
Of whom died before ne had re
married His third venture was
with Widow Stanton. his fourth
with Widow Allen Of CTeal Spring
and Ghen ne journeyed TO Missouri
where q romance with Widow HaX
eliminated in his fifth marriage.
But it was not long until interest
Jagged and Uncle John married
another Missouri widow. Later he
went to Tennessee. married 4
Young widow and remained there
until seized by desire 10 return
10 Illinois, where lie meJ and mar
Tied in Harrisburg. wife number
eight, who was Widow Murray.
They lived together eight years.
After serving in The Union army
during the Civil war, Uncle John
married a young grass widow, who
still lives in Page c3Lntv.
Uncle John" said frankly that
lie could not recall the names Of
all his wives as his memory failed
him lie was the father Of two
children. Mrs. Rhoda Winchester. 4
daughter living in ldieryille. Mo.
and another child is in Anna, III
Always practical and SYSTEMATIC.
'-Uncie John" purchased his cas-
ket. one Of solid oak. some seven
years ago and sat by with a criti-
cal eve while the undertaken
trimmed II 70 match his tastes. He
" anted 10 take the casket home,
but his family roared its protest.
Then Uncle John had his
grave prepared in Goreviile GENE
Terry. building q neat house over II.
The TOP piece Of the monument
Is a lamb carved from marble
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
WOMEN CANDIDATES.

Observation-Disclosures women
are candidates for parliament in the
Dutch general election to be held
July 3. This innovation is due 10
the revised constitution. Political
writer's say that should the women
be elected they will present a solid
front for womens political rights.
They have been nominated by nine
different parties
The Clerical and other parties of
the right do not propose to have
any women representatives in par
lament
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
E'W y " q % Y IT = . d II Dc
RECEIVE WORD OF
NEPHEW'S DEATH

Word was received Yesterday aft
ernOOn by Mr. and Mrs George
Reddig. 1917 Ninth avenue, that
their nephew, Sam Garrigues, pri-
waite in the United States coast ar
tillehy. died in England. June !
Death was due to disease
Private GarrigUes is the son Of
MIR. and Mrs. Louis Garrigues of
California. Mrs. Garrigues, before
her marriage, was Miss Emily
Young, who made her home in Rock
Island for manySyears, moving to
California Immediately after her
marriage.
Private GarrIgues Joined the ser
vice some time ago and trained at
Fort ROseCrans. He had seen no
active service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
CONFESSESTHA
|. He STOLE GOODS
J. 4. Barnett, Paroled From Jolis,
Leads Officers To Loot He
Had Taken.

!. r. Barnett was placed unds,
arrest today by the local police a.
the confessed thief Of A suit ca,.
containing the property Of a room
er staying at A lodging house an
Third avenue between Fourteentb
and Fifteenth streets. Barnett lea
the police TO an empty house On
Fifth avenue and TAirty.hrst street
where the stolen property was
found under the porch.
lie was taken before Police Mac
istrate Smith this morning and ~
case was continued until Julv
captain Clarkson. chief parole IN
Ger, took him back to Joliet ma
afternoon.
Barnett Is about % years old and
Is paroled convict from the Joile,
IcEitentiary lie has been N Rnrt
island for about a month. COMING
here with 30 other men from Cbf
cago TO work for a CONSTITUENCIES
company at the Rock Island A..
senal. The man served % months q,
Joliet and was paroled last Decora-
ton day. He was sentenced 10 the
penitentiary from Chicago on
charge Of grand larceny
Barnett left the rooming house
Yesterday. presumably 10 recover
the stolen property but did not 70
turn until this morning. He was
found lying on the porch at an
carly hour and the police wer.
called in the case.
Barnett is said 10 have confessed
TO his landlady some time ago thar
he was a parOled convict. The no
lice are making an effort to conner
the man with several house rob
beries made here rncentlr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
DELUDE PEOPLE.

Amsterdam.-Every effort is be
Ing made in Germany to delude thu
people about the size and import
ance OF the American army. A
joke printed by the Munich Ju-
gend is part of the official propa
ganda. 1t is entitled "Homeo-
pathic Doses" and consists Of the
following bit of dialogue at a
French port.
General Pershing. Well. anoth-
er fleet OF American troop trans
ports has just arrived
LaBelIe France: Superb
Shall ] arrange for billetsT
General Pershing: Sure, Two
rooms and three beds"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
OLD SHIP BUILDER
REACHES 80 YEARS

J. ]. Kahlke. POI Fourth avenue
is the recipient Of congratulations
from his many friends today on his
S9th birthday. He has been a resi-
dent OF Rock Island for 81 years
MI kahIke was born in Germany
and came to this country at the age
OF p. He was a sailor for many
years. during which time he made
frequent trips on the Mississippi
river. After one Of these cruises
he settled in this city. For many
years he was IN the boat building
business
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
NO AUTHORITY
INliQUOR CASES
According 10 J. II. IiedtkC. Munich
Pality Cannot Revoke liz
ceases or Charges.
ORDNANCE SEEMS PLAIN
Provides That Permits May Re Re-
called Upon Violation Of
state Laws.

Can licenses Of soft drink par
i0rs whose pTopTietOrs are fOun /
guilty Of the sale Of intoxicating
Equo7. be revoked. under the ex-
istfng soft drink ordinance OF the
city,
yesterday John H. Liedtke. COM
missioner Of public health ard
safety. asserted that the sale Of in
f1A:cating beverages did not in
validate the licenses Of soft drink
pr0prietors. Il was his assertion
tl2l the present soft drink license
zee governed only sanitary con-
d;tions and could not be nulltAed
only for violation OF sanitary reg
U.atioEs
The city commission soon after
the clampine on of the dry lid on
Iav >. considered the adyisaaility
OF increasing the soft drink license
fee. II was suggested by variOLs
commissioners that there be some
LEGAL and tangible string by which
Iae near-beer stands might be cOu-
tToiled by the city.
The soft drink ordinance was TAX
CT up. discussed and revised. Its
present wording empowers the mu-
1ac5pal body to revoke licenses ana
close the doors of all places found
20 be violating the laws OF the state
Of Illinois Under state laws the
safe OF intoxicating liquor in dry
territory is unlawful. The Ordi-
rance DEGREES that at any time,
upon recommendation Of the COM
missioner OF public health and
safety. soft drink licenses may be
revoked.
License Revoked.
Such a construction was made on
o-e other occasion several months
ago William Meier. operating A
near-beer parlOr at 800 Fourth
street. was caught selling whisky.
lie was arrested and fined. At the
following meeting of the city COM
mission. MeieT's license was re-
! voked. and his place OF business
closed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
JAZZ BAND WILL
REMAIN HERE TO
PERFORM SUNDAY

BY special arrangements Horace
George and his jazz band will re-.
main at the Watch Tower Sunday
Performances will be given tonight
and Sunday afternoon and evening
His playing Of three clarinets at
one time has proved drawing at
traction 10 hundreds who have
tiocked to the park during the week.
buy War Savings Stamps
All the news all the time-Ths
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
TAKES TEST FOR
OFFICERS RANK

William A Reid. J29 Fifth ave
nue., Moline. yesterday completed
lis examinations for q commission
n the United States army. He at
tended the first officers training
school at Fort Sheridan. but was
not commissioned al thai time. He
vas ordered to report there Thurs
dav. He now awaits word Of the re-
suit Of his examination. Mr.. Reid
Is d veteran OF the Spanish-Ameri
can war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
PREPARE TO TURN
ALL SHORT LINES
BACK TO OWNERS

Washington, June 29.-The rail-
road administration today pre-
pared a list OF short line railroads
to be. turned back TO their owners
before Monday, if congress fails to-
day to adopt a pending resolution
extending from July l to Jan. /, the
period in which a road may be
turned back to private management.
The list includes a number of in
dustrial lines. whose owners pre-
fer private management but a
large proportion are roads seeking
government operation and compen-
sation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
THOMS MANAGER
DAVENPORT FIRM

W. II. Thoms, manager OF the Mill
store. 800 Fourth avenue. leaves
Monday to take up a similar posi-
ton with the II. T. Proestler Whole
ale company, in Davenport Mr..
Thoms has been with the Mill store
for 80 years and has been manager
OF it for the last 10 years He will
continue TO reside in Rock Island
for the time being.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
BANKS SHOW INCREASE

New York, June 29.-The actual
condition OF clearing house banks
and trust companies for the week
shows that they hold $171,97l. $50
reserve in excess of legal require
I ments. This is an increase OF sl24,-
S26.550 from last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
OGLEyEE AT RESCUE MISSION.

Rev. v @. OgIeVee. pastor OF
South Park Presbyterian church.
will be the speaker this evening at
the services at the Rescue Mission
Fred Daniels Will be in charge to
morrow evening. Special music has
been arranged for both services.
- E--A Nar Sa.-Luu. sSla LuI-s----
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
BAR .PERISHABLE MAIL

Washington, June 29.-No more
perishable goods. such as fruit and
to"ds will be accepted at postofices
for mailing to troops because al
lGost always they cannot be deliv-
c.ed in edible condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
WORK OR FIGHT
ACTION STARTS
Old QuestiOnnaires of C0nscripts
Checked 10 Determine Mems
Status.
MUST HAVE USEFUL JOBS
New Draft Ruling Becomes Effec-
tive Monday for All That
are Affected.

All missionaries filled out by
the class of June, 1917, are soon to
be gone over in an effort to ascer-
tain the number of men in classes
one. two. three and four that can
be shifted to class one or two.
The local exemption board finds
itself practically without regis
traEts in class one who can be
called upon for future draft quotas
As the QUESTIONABLE are exam
ined special attention will be paid
TO the listed occupations of the reg
IstrantS for future reference III
connection with the work or fight
order that goes into effect Monday
QUestiOnnaires of the class OF
June. 1918, will also be gone over
TO obtain information as to oCcu-
pations All men found not use
fully employed after Monday will be
notified by the board that they must
furnish good excuses or be immed-
lately drafted into military service
Practically all clerks in business
esta blishments. unless heads Of
their department. are considered
engaged in nOn-useful Occupa-
tions Work as domestic servants,
attendants in clubs and other insti-
tutions. together with other speCi-
fed employments are considered
non-essential in conducting the
war
Return QuestiOnnaires.
Questionnaires are being re
turned by the last registrants who
are being prepared for future mill
tary service. This mornings mail
brought in 10 of which mum Der
seven made no claims for eXemp-
ton; eight made claims; one was
from a resident alien and three
were unclaimed Those returned
unclaimed were mailed to: John
Garrison. Tony Frank Guiskey and
Harry Magazine
Exemption claims were made or
grounds Of dependency due to mar
rage, dependant mother. and sew
eral claims made as controlling or
directing head of necessary agricul-
tural enterprises
G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
LEWIS PROPOSES
COUNTRY INSURE
LABORING CLASS

Washington. June 29.-Broad ex-
tension of government insurance to
tne laboTing classes was proposed
in a bill introduced today by Sen
dlo' Lewis of Illinois.
it would enable all workmen en- -
gagged in work which imperils or
Injuries life or health to get fed
era insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
LOST 1.200.

With the American Army In
France.-Evidence of the heavy
German losses in the present Of
fensive often is obtained from Ger
man war prisoners. From one of
them ii has been learned that the
Seventh German division of re-
serves lost about 1900 men in
frUitless attack at Plemont This
may explain why the German com
mander on the following day with
drew that division from the firing
line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29

Phone RI 2S5. Trefz Express Co
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
r. I Clean Towel Service. Phone
!. !. 4476.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
Mrs. VI. p. Mitchem.

Mrs Mary Parker Mitchem, 1914
Fifth avenue. died this morning at
$50. Heart trouble was the cause
of her death She was born Dec.
I. 1861. at Hopkinsville, Ill, and
when child was taken to Harris
ourg. H. In 1885 she was united
in marriage with James Mitchen,
at Harrisburg. Soon after this they
moved TO Rock Island.
She is survived by the widower.
two daughters, Nan and May, and
one son. Benjamin, a sister, Mrs.
J. S. Carter of Eldorado. Ill. and
twc brothers. Lloyd at Harris
burg and Newton at st. Louis.
The funeral service which will
be private, will be held at 2 o'clock
IOnday afternoon at the residence.
Rev. L. Hadaway of the Memorial
Christian church. will have charge
IF the services. Interment will be
in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29

Funeral services for the late Rob
Funeral services for thelate Rob
erJ Kuschmsnn will be held Sun
day afternoon at 2:30 at the resi-
dance. 535 Twenty street.
lev. F. J. Rolf will ofiiciate. In
torment will be in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29
Obituary
Frank TessitOrc.

Frank Tessitore. 2110 Fourth ave
me. died yesterday afternoon at =
o'clock at St Anthony's hospita !.
lie was 81 years old. and has been
a resident of this city but short
time.
The funeral service will be held
Sunday afternoon at Wheelan's uu-
te-taking parlors and later at st.
Joseph's Catholic church. Dean j.
!. Quinn will have charge OF the
sevices. Interment will be in Cal
vary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-29

In rooms where the plaster is cracking, put on
Beaver Board. It is easy to put on, without max
ing lot of muss and dirt. You will be pleasantly
surprised to what beautiful paneled walls and
ceilings you make with it. You will really be
making new room out of an old one