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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
spy BOOK BARES
HAND OF GERMAN
Seized Document of Kaiser's Espi0n-
age System Used to Convict
Pl0tter in Norway.

Christiania, acknowledgements
ence of the Associated Press).-An
official handbook Of German espion-
age, one of the most remarkable docu-
ments of the war, was produced as
evidence in the course of the great
Bergen spy case, which has just been
ended in the courts with the convic-
ton of six of the defendants.
The handbook was found in the safe
of Herr Paasche, one Of the employees
of the so-called German information
agency. It's title-page bears the in
scription Duties of the Espionage
Service" and it contains. in the words
of the courts "the objects and methods
of the German information agency in
Scandinavia"
! The introduction says that impor-
tant information can be obtained
through the neutral or enemy ships
which come to Scandinavian ports. re-
garding such points as mine fields
mine belts, changes in lightships, etc
"By such information" 1t explains
"our U-boats can be shown not only
safe routes, but also objects OF at
tack"
The following is summary OF one
chapter:
Through shipping only can We gel
Ito know the enemy's guardships, wher,
his ships are stationed, knowledge o.
his cruisers and other Information
The best source is ship captain, hu
thew are difficult to obtain. TIT
Younger mates are easier to get a
their wages are not high. But !
neither of these is available, the mos
likely person on a ship should be ap
proached. Monthly payment OF 90 Z
400 kroner is available. Captains OF
English passenger routes are usual.
Maid 300 kroner. Mates on neutra
tramp steamers between England an
France, 100 to 125 kroner.
"Much information can be game
from passengers Also says the hand
hook. The importance is shown Q
maintaining "a good connection VII
REPRESENTATIVES Of the neutral press.
The hiring of commercial or othe
nersons who travel in the enemy
country is suggested. THE best pei
sons" says the handbook. ARE CON
mercial travellers who have been a.
lcustomed to travel for some firm. an
who carry on an actual and contiI
uous business. Just now also waiter
BARRIERS, metal workers for ship yard
and ammunition factories and nurse
are much sought after in Englan'
Women are especially recommended
good agents for obvious reasons
The greatest danger Is said to be
the sending of information. "Bl
this" says the writer OF the handboo
ais reduced to a minimum by OF
chemical agents in Germany. who ha'
taken special interest in this. and ha'
prepared means, which owing to u
inferiority of the enemy's chemlc
knowledge he is unable to detect. II
materials are given to agents IN
form which attracts no attention.
One of these methods illustrat,
in the course OF the trial was by meal
of handkerchiefs, on which the info
nation was conveyed by means OF i
visible ink.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
Red Blooded
Men Fighters
THEY RULE THE WORLD

Red blooded men are born leaders
in every walk of life and fight intel
ligently with both brain and muscles.
They are always live wires, smiling
and full of ginger. keen. alert on
their ttses and ready for anything that
comes their way. Work Is pleasure
and they land on top every time.
You will not find a strong success
full man or woman trying to plug
along with poor health or weak
nerves. They know better they are
wise and see to it that their blood
has plenty of good fresh Iron and
Phosphates-the nerve food.
A leading doctor says. "Show me
strong, healthy successful man or
woman and you can bank On 1t every
time their bodies are just loaded with
Iron and Phosphates." Another prom
inent physician says. There is 10
need of anyone going through HE
sickly. miserable, played out, faggei
and nervous when Phosphated Iron
will always put energy and vigor IN
the body. mind and nerves. This
same doctor also said. with the sy5-
tenn loaded with Phosphated Iron yon
can fight life's battle at any stage Of
the game and be a winner at every
turn"
Mr.. Run Down man or woman In
any stage OF life. II you feel all IN,
your nerves are all shot, and life
seems like one continual drag and
drudgery from day to day, get next
| to yourself. wake up. take brace
! Lay in supply Of Phosphated Iron
and take new leese on life. fol
will once again fe6l like . live one
and face the world with-the smile that
wins. Are you gamey
To insure physicians and their pa
TENTS receiving the genuine Phos
phated Iron. It has been put up In cap
sules only. 80 do not allow dealers t
give you tablets or pills. Insist o.
capsules. A. J. Riess. the druggist. AM
Leading druggists eveeSuhsEa.-(Ady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
LEAVE FOR COAST.

Nineteen regist-ants OF the Moline
district who have enlisted voluntarily
in the spruce production division, avi-
alton section of the signal corps, will
leave tonight for Vancouver barracks,
Vancouver, Wash. They are John II.
Siefken, Oscar r. Aldene. Connan p.
Strandlund, Harold Norton, Elmer
McCorkel, William NJ. Samuelson,
Fred C. Johnson, Bruno Thuenlnck,
Robert Elmer Mckenzie, Alva Lee
Hull, Gust Andon, William A. OBrien,
hlfons Van Camelen, Alfons Depudt,
Nicholas Raymond Tucker, Oliver NJ
Burkhardt, Gentiel Van Hulle, Lester
II. Willis and Russell w. Thompson.
The Moline exemption board has re-
ceiyed a number OF other applications
for this branch Of the service, and ar
rangements are being made to SEND
about twenty more men to Vancouver
Friday night.
Henry Bylo and Patrice Van Haver-
beke leave tonight for Fort Leaven
worth, where they will enter anotael
division of the signal corps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
Magdalene Herbst.

At 1880 last evening, in Moline
hospital, occurred the death if Miss
Magdalene Herbst, daughter of George
Herbst, Moline. She had been an in
valid for several years. She was
born Aug. s, 1875 in Moline and with
her father she leaves one brother,
Frank A. Herbst of Moline and a sis
ter, Mrs. James E. Scase, Ottumwa,
Iowa. Private funeral services will
be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in
the home of her brother, Frank A.
Herbst, 625 Eighteenth street. Rev. r.
S. Haney will officiate and interment
will be in Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
Harold Freeberg.

After an illness of little over
week with pneumonia and blood pois-
oning. Harold Freeberg, member Of
the senior class Of the Moline high
school, died this morning at 2:15 at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Soloman Freeberg, 110S Twelfth
street.
He was born Jan. II, 1900. in Mo-
line and was especially popular at the
high school where he was member
of the school band. He was also a
member of the Ever Ready class Of
the Mission Tabernacle church. Sur
viving are the parents and one sister
Amy.
Private funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon at at the home,
and 2:15 at the Mission Tabernacle
Rev. Samuel Hogander officiating. In
terment will be in Riverside cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
DRIVE FOR STAMP
SALE IS PLANNED
Entire Carrier Force Of Moline Post
Office Is to Boost Enthusiast.
cally In Campaign.

There promises to be some big re-
suits in the Moline thrift stamp cam
paign. Ed Coryn, Moline postmaster,
is going to turn loose his entire car
rier force to aid in the drive, and
that means every man, woman AMI
child will be reached. The mail car
riers have been active in the sale
since the stamps were first introduced
to the people. and the amount Of sales
made through the Moline postofiice
will reach several thousand dollars.
But Postmaster Coryn has = new
scheme that he is going to put into
effect and it should result in giving
impetus to the campaign. He has re-
ceived from Washington q supply of
printed matter, explaining the thrift
stamp proposition and attached to
each piece of literature is a card on
which application for stamps can be
made. These cards may be franked
by persons buying stamps or they may
be filled in and handed to the car
riers.
]. F. Harper spoke at the Palace
theatre last. evening in the Interest
OF the thrift stamp campaign. An
drew Olson, was the speaker. Sunda,
evening and R. R. Lourie spoke a
Saturday evenings performance.
The drive for pledges planned b!
Beder Woods committee has been de
layed until the return of w. G. Car
penter from Galesburg tomorrow. AL
sorts of plans have been submitted
for handling this end Of the work
but none are considered effectiv
enough to get results. At Galesburl
Mr.. Carpenter will attend confer
ence Of war savings committees Q
the Fourteenth and Fifteenth congress
sional districts and while there h
no doubt will be able to pick up idea
that will guide the Moline commits
in les work. c. E. Hallgren, Roc
Island, county chairman, will also b
present at the conference. Meanwhile
Mr.. Wood is selecting his committe
and making other preparations for
thorough canvass of Moline and tn
upper end of the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
CLOSER CHECK ON
CREDIT IS URGED


Folks who overlook their bills for
more than 80 days are not to be ex-
tended any further credit. II recon-
mendations made in the annual report
Of William Carstens. secretary. at the
yearly meeting Of the Business Mems
association Of Moline, East Moline and
Silvis yesterday afternoon at Swedish
Olive hall, Moline, are adopted.
Mr.. Carstens proposed monthly meet
ings of the association, at which time
lists Of delinquents would be prepared.
and in this way a closer check on cred
it extension could be kept.
Oficers for the year were selected
as follows:
Observation-Disclosures weigand.
Vice president-R W. Rosene.
Recording secretary-A. ]. Kuche-
man.
Treasurer-Herman ,Lage.
Directors-Charles Ydeen. A. Fran
KEEL, John Schmidt, B. W. Tilson. e. l..
, Mckenzie, Moline; Fred Schlueter,
East Moline; o. H. johnson, Silvis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
RECISTRANTS ARE
CALLED TO REPORT
FOR EXAMINATION

Appended is q list of 125 registrants
called to report this evening at 1880
at the Moline city hall for physical ex-
animation realtive to the fitness to
serve in the national army: John w.
Pearson, Freeman r. Wilson, Robert
D. Beatty, Isaac E. Hawkins, Achiel
DeLeo, Hy. E. Weiderman, Howard A.
Gillette, Archie L. Wagner, Charles E.
Stocks. Walter I.undeen. George
Washington, Reiner H. Thaden, RENT
Locquet, Julius Buysse, Harry A. Sea-
ton, Willard F. Hepburn. William An
derson, Scott Kennedy. John ]. Haigh.
Harvey S. Mitchell. Merle Stevenson.
John S. Doxee, Richard W. Benson,
Peter Lippens, P. H. Redington,
Charles Fishwild, Lahritore Arcabas-
clio, Leon Stevens, James H. Sturd-
want, George NJ. Kirby, Emil Loete,
Runger Carlstrom, Charles S. Roberts,
Frank 'Barauske, Henry D. Buckley
Earl Leonard Hjalmar Gustafson,
Axel Hammingson. jackson B. Glass
Charles T. Lloyd, August DeDoncker
Joseph A. Soppi, Lester H. Willis
Adolf Demeyere, William A. Jackson
George Buckajkian, Albert E. Dunder'
berg. Otto W. Johnson, Thomas Dunn
Remi Cass, CAMEL Paulwels, Hilair'
Claery. John B. johnson. George
Pournards, Albert. Neels. Marcel De
clerco, William E. Murphy. Rem
Clayes, Arthur VIM. Saeger, Henr!
Blaiye, Rene Van De Casteele. Harr!
Shultz, ]. Van Decajjelle, Charles H
Hill, E. F. LungQuist, Harry B. Sid
linger, Francis Roland Hall. George H
Peterson, John Nuffer. Jr., Franklil
L. Kester, Bernard T. Berndt, Rame
Wateel. Charles Mems, Floyd W. Rob
inson, Frank Acke, c. F. Crumley
Frank Cole, Henry M. Hanson. Henri
!, DeSmedt, Norman c. Anderson. JOS
, eph o. Linden, Max Krisberg, Axel {
: Peterson, Theodore De Vos, Fred
Hill, Carl E. Nelson, Joel H. Davi!
Herman Hintz. John Corsiglia, Angus
, Van Quickleburg, Roy r. Sheppard
Norman Burgess, Jules Rollens, Gus
, Faust, William H. Stevens, John T
( Crossen, Peter Staura, Paul T. v
> Leonard, Clarence Meincke, James
: Libby, David B. Mcconnell. Willial
= N. Browning, Henry Bylo, William +
l Bremen, Arthur F. Koetzing, Ebe
3 Forsberg, Clifford Cromwell, Remi
Laethem. Remi Dobbils, Peter Vols. J
George Elipulos, Louis A. Hunt, Ca
Lindberg, John c. Browder, Wiley
Daniel, Clarence G. Hogberg. Villa
S. Funk, George A. Anderson. Charl'
IT. Nicholson, Andrew Nelson, AdolI
| Grabowski, Harry c. Wallace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
Written On
Faces
Rheumatism
You Cant Hide Rheumatism

1t runs up into the nerves. causes
the expression in the face, makes You
look and feel sicker than you look.
you rheumatics understand Bat
there isn't as much Of 1t as there used
to be. "Neutrone Prescription %" has
educated US to freedom OF all Rheu-
NATHAN and its many ailments.
"Neutrone Prescription 80" loosens
those painful. swollen joints and mus
cIes. You can distinctly feel all trou-
BILE leaving you and comfort and hap
piness creeping in. There 10 abso-
lutely nothing else known like "Neu-
trone Prescription 90" for all Rhsuma-
tism.
You can prove It. get Soc or $1.01
bottle Of your druggist today.
A. ]. Riess. the druggist. s-'a lead
Ing druggists syerywhere. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
TO RORROW $500.

An emergency ordinance providing
that the sum q $4,000 be borrowed
with which to operate the waterworks
until the annual appropriation budget
is passed was approved at the meeting
of the Moline city commission yester-
day. From the Wallace & Herman
company, New York, came the only
bid for a new chlarinator apparatus
for the waterworks plant, $50 being
quoted ON a manual-controlled ma
chine and $3.50 for an automatic-con-
trolled device. IT is probable both will
be purchased after the bid has re-
NAMED on the table as required under
the code.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
FATHERS CONFERENCE HELD.

What is needed for the boy of school
age is a wholesome place of recrea-
ton, agreed the speakers at the faith
ers' conference in the Moline library
last night. To Offset the numerous
bad influences Of city, the schools
and churches should be thrown open
to community gatherings and amuse-
ment provided for the boy, under prop
er supervision. A place should be
made for the boy where he can enjoy
himself.
E. P. Nutting, principal Of the high
school, was the first speaker. His
topic was THE High School and My
Son." He compared the advantages
of the present-day boy with those OF
the old-time boy. Yet with all these
advantages, he said. there is still q
great problem for those who dell
with boys.
Judge N. A. Larson, judge of tbs
county court, spoke on 1.-THE Commu'
nity"-its needs to make it safe ane
give right cooperation to the home
He urged strongly the use of schoo
buildings for purposes Of recreation
for the young. There are only two
buildings in Moline, SO far. that have
been used for such purposes. Thu
Judge made strong plea for recrea
ton under proper supervision.
| Judge Larson spoke of his observa
tons in matters of crime among juve
miles. Moline is remarkably free from
Juvenile crime, he said. In the pas
six months there have been some case
from Rock Island and two from Eas
! Moline, but not one from Moline. H
complimented the police force Of MIG
line, and especially the police matror
Mrs. Rose Salisbury. He pointed on
!, what was needed in counter Attrac
] tons.
+ C. B. Hall told how they were aid
/ ing boys in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr.. Nut
J ring said that the school Board wa
, willing to cooperate in this work. bu
/ had been hampered by lack Of fund,
7 During the time that the populatio
| of Moline has increased from 5000
| Ito 10000, the attendance at the hiE
school has increased from 400 to 2
l most 1000. The high school need
: more revenue, he stated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
SCOUTS SELL STAMPS.

Moline Boy Scouts are doing hne
work in the matter of selling war
thrift stamps. On Saturday they sold
sl37 worth in their house-to-house
canvass and also opened up 80 war
savings certificate accounts. lnasmucn
as most of the latter will purchase at
least 500 worth of certificates, the
undertaking proved of considerable
Importance. Scouts in East Moline
and Silvis are also getting excellent
results in their canvass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
In the Lodges

At meeting last evening OF the
East Moline encampment No. rs. l. o..
O. F., officers for the coming year were
installed by Deputy c. N. Burkhart.
Officers seated were:
Chief patriarch-Elmer Whitmarsh.
High priest--E. L. Moody.
Senior warden-H. s. Evans.
Junior warden-W. M Kramer
Scribe-R. A. Fuller.
Treasurer-A. E. Burgholtz.
Trustees-Past Patriarch G. E. Hus-
ton, E. L. Moody. H. S. Evans, c. A.
Johnson and F. E. Kirby.
The members will vote on an amend
ment to the bylaws at a meeting to
be held the first Monday In March.
and at next meeting night, Feb. Is, the
Golden Rule and Royal Purple degrees
will be exemplified Action was taken
for the purchase of a service flag for
the encampment Thirteen members
are now in service.
The 18Th anniversary OF ST. George
lodge No. 2S, X. of p. Moline, will be
observed Feb. IS, arrangements for
the occasion being made at meeting
last evening. There will be work In
the first and third degrees. There will
also be distribution of veteran jew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
EXPECT GARFIELD TO
LIFT MONDAY ORDER

Washington, Feb. 12.-Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield is expected to re-
scind tonight the heatless Monday or
der. At conference today with Di-
rector General McAdoo he went over
the fuel and transportation situation
and was convinced that railroad en-
bargoes would serve better. Despite
floods from melting SHOWS, fuel ad-
ministration officials believe there will
be no further difficulty in getting coal
10 the preferred list of consumers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
COMMISSION TO ENGINEER.

After being employed at the Rock
Island arsenal for the last 10 years,
w. B. Spears, Fifth avenue and Forty
eighth street, Moline, has been conf
missioned first lieutenant OF engineers
in the ordnance department apd ex-
poets soon to be called for active duty
in France. He has been assigned to
attend a brief, course of instruction at
the arsenal previous to being called
across the waters. For seven years he
was employed in the woodworking de-
partment at the arsenal and for the
last three years has been in the engin-
eering Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
DARLING TRANSFERRED.

Arthur J. Darling. foreman at the
Borg & Beck plant. Moline. who en-
listed about three months ago in the
ordnance department and who has
since been stakioned at Rock Island
arsenal for training, was transferred
last week to Camp Dodge. He was a
popular young man in civilian life and
has been no less popular as soldier.
winning friends among both officers
and enlisted men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
CITY REGULAR LANDLORD.

Inasmuch as everybody is raising
rents, the city of Moline is now pro-
posing to do the same thing. Recent
ly the tenant of house at 1880 Sew
enth street moved. At that time 1t
was discovered that the place was
renting for $25 month.
ut that all the city is getting for
that modern house," asked one COM
missioner and Immediately it was de-
creed to tilt the figure S. month.
The city owns three houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
ExTEypLABOR RECRUITING.

Chicago, Feb. 12.--Extens1on or the
campaign TO recruit farm labor IN
northern Illinois through the postof-
fees and rural mail carriers was au-
thorized in telegram received to-
day by DR.. Percy l.. Prentis, head ot
the local federal employment bureau.
The demand for farm labor will be
Unprecedented this spring, DR.. Prentis
believes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
BURGLARS BUSY.

Herman A,ben and Siguard john
son. room-mates residing at 1914
T'onrth avenue, Moline, neglected to
lock their door last night and today
they are mourning the loss of all their
cash on hand. Alben is out $32 and
Johnson S3S. :,
The burglary occurred between mid
night and s O'Clock this morning. Al
hen found his trousers in the nall.
Johnson's search was fruitiess until
he reached the bathroom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
THUMB Is CUT.

peter G. Stanage, 5405 Fifth avenue.
Moline a meat cutter, lost part OF the
thumb of his left hand while saving
wood Sunday afternoon. HIS right
hand slipped, said Mr.. STANCE and the
log also slipped, striking him on the
lsft hand. He is carrying his arm IN
a sling today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
TO ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS.

Members OF the clubs and fraterni-
ties committee OF the Moline war
camp service board will meet tomor-
row evening at the Moline Commercial
club. The meeting has been called by
NJ. J. Duryea, chairman OF the COM
mittee, for the purpose OF discussing
plans for the entertainment OF the sol-
diers stationed at Rock Island arsenal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
JOHNSON RELEASED.

Peter l. johnson, Minneapolis man
who has not received QUESTIONABLE
and who was suspected Of falling to
keep his exemption board informed as
to his whereabouts, was released today
by the Moline police. The Minnesota
exemption board failed to notify the
local authorities concerning Johnson's
status in the draft. The suspected
man had been sentenced to six days In
iail on a charge Of intoxication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
SPEKING DIVORCE.

Alleging her husband was cruel 10
bar Mrs. Maude Brusso has filed suit
for senarate maintenance in Moline
c;tv court. against James Brusso.
Some time ago she filed a similar ac-
tion but withdrew it on the deiend-
ants promise to be good, she alleges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
ASK STREET OPENING.

At the meeting of the Moline city
commission yesterday q petition was
presented asking that Fifty-fourth
street be opened across the railroad
tracks. Residents claimed they were
forced to walk TO Fifty-flfth street at
the present time. The mayor and COM
missioner Of streets will investigate
the improvement asked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
SOCIALISTS TO NOMINATE.

Socialists OF Moline township VIII
hold mass convention on Thursday
evening. Feb. q. at the headquarters
of the party. 1924 Third avenue. MO,
line. at which time township ticker
will DO nominated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12

Miss Ella Hensley, blinded by the
exniosion when a German bomb was
hnrisd into the field hospital at which
she vas stationed. is ut her hons IN
Indianapolis. The nurse underwent
an operation which. It is believed
will restore her sight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
ARE OVER THERE.

According to word which Moline rel
atiyes have received, John j. Dwyer
and Glen Davey, both OF Company A.
Twenty-third regiment, have arrived
In France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
MISSING BANKER ARRESTED.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Adolph Wolkosky,
a private banker, who disappeared
several weeks ago, leaving liabilities
fixed at 100000, was arrested today
in Brooklyn, N. Y, States Attorney
Hoyne was advised. Wolk0sky will be
returned here for trial.