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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-17
SEEK TO PLACE
WOOD AS JUDGE
Petition Out Requesting Moline At
terney BE Candidate for Su-
preTne Court Seat
'HURCH HINTS HE MAY TRY
Is Satisfied He Could Live On SAL
airy Found Inadequate BY
George A. Cooke.

4 petition which requests George
A. Wood of Moline to become a
candidate for the Republican nomi-
natlon for the Office of Judge of the
supreme court. has been prepared
by members of the bar in Moline
and It mas been signed by several
Rock Island practitioners Of Mr..
Woods political faith. and gener-
ally IN Moline
Lightning having struck twice in
the same place Judge ". T. Church
Of AIedo does not see why 1t could
not hit in the same place a third
time None Of the Scott & Cooke
firm is left 10 which the Office may
descend, but the proximity of
Judge Church is believed to be an
asset. although he is of a different
political party
So, at this stage of the game It
appears that the Fourteenth judic-
ial district will furnish one candi-
date from its own bench, among
the many. Judge Church having in
d.cated that he is willing TO try to
hive on the salary that Judge
=
Guate.
0Imsted First
R. ". Olmsted was the first in
the field, and thus far is the only
avOwed candidate in Rock Island
county. II is suspected that others,
would like TO be if circumstances
appeared favorable.
The southern part Of the district
probably will develop as many can
6idates. as ii appears that Judge
Grier of Monmouth, defeated by
Cooke, and George H. Wilson of
Quincy. recently candidate for the
Republican nomination for attor
ney general. will be in the field,
and that Schuyler county will
have a contestant for the Repub-
iCan nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-17
BRAGGER WOUNDED
IN WAR ON ENEMY

Private Ernest Bragger of Rock
Island is mentioned on today's cas-
ualty list as among those wounded,
degree undetermined His Rock Is
land address is given as 1910 Sixth
avenue. Investigation by an Argus
representative proved fruitless, no
one by the name of Bragger being
known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-17
LUGGAGE

Genuine cowhide bags for
men, in tan, brown, and
black. handsome frames,
at $3.50 to SIS. Mendel's
trunks. including ward
robe, So. so to $45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-17

At the meeting of the order of
Elks lodge No. $50, held last night,
the sum of $40 was given to The
Argus Santa Claus fund. philan-
thropy that the lodge has always
remembered at Christmas time. A
class of candidates was taken into
the order last night Plans were
also made for a great blow out"
reception to the members of the
lodge who have been in service
when they return. Following the
business session a social lime was
enjoyed.
The second degree was conferred
on a class of candidates last night
at the regular meeting of Rock Is
land lodge No. is. l. o. o. F., which
was held at Odd Fellows hall.
Next Monday a large class will be
given the third degree. Extensive
plans were made last night for the
first meeting night in January,
which will be Jan. 6. At this time
the installation of officers will take
place and plans have been made for
a social session for that night. One
Of the district officers will conduct
the work and many out-of-town
guests will be present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-17

All silk and fancy silk mix
lures, new models, flan-
mel and silk mixed fabrics,
novelty weaves and fancy
designs, priced from $I.5o
to So. so. -...-...,-.......-.---
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-17
POSLAh FORCES
AILING SKIN
TO IMPROVE

TO be rid of an unsightly skin
trouble assures increased pride, com
fort. satisfaction. If your suffering
from eczema's distress has been in
tense you are entitled TO real relief,
the relief that Poslam can bring you
quickly. 1t makes the work Of heal
.u- short and pleasant. A little goes
2 long way and does a great deal. the
skin responds so quickly. Itching tr-
alton stops. Pimples and rashes
GO. and. best OF all, Poslam will not,
can not. harm.
sold everywhere For free sample
vl.-te to Emergency Laboratories,
.kE West Attn St. New York City.
E0Elam Soap is the tonic soap for
the skin and win freshen and beau
ttLE your compl eXiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-17

Earle Wickstrom, Mess Sergean;s
Ewald Palmer and Alfred Martini
son and Quartermaster sergeant Os-
car Parsons.
The strain which has been placed
upon the mess kitchen for the past
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-17

OF Mrs. Watson and her corps OF
assistants.
Indications are that enrolment at
Augustana college will be greatly
increased next semester. Men who
have been serving their country IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-17

months was greatly relieved today.
Feeding more than one hundred
hungry. hard-working lads three
times daily has been anything but
an easy task. but demands have
been met under the able supervision
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-17

environments in this cou,,
turning daily, and ernen,.., aFe "a
that with but slight o,e.a'iols a..
will return to school -1rTSsplou az
spring term will bas,. nc Aiaiei
about Jan. 8. -" pfo0abb
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
Thanksgiving Proclamation
By the President

has long been custom to turn in the autumn of
the year in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty
God for His many blessings and mercies to
nation. This year we have special and moving cause
to be grateful and TO rejoice. God has in His good
pleasure given US peace. 1t has not come mere
cessation of arms-a relief from the strain and
tragedy of 1t has come great triumph of
right. Complete victory has brought US, not peace
alone, but the confident promise of a day well
in which Justice shall replace force and jealous intrigue
among the nations. Our gallant armies have partici-
pated in triumph which is not marred or stained by
any purpose of selfish aggression. In righteous cause
they have immortal glory and have nobly served
their nation in serving mankind. God has, indeed,
revives and strengthens in all the best traditions of
our national history day shines about in which
our hearts take new courage and look forward with
new hope to and greater duties
While we render thanks for these things let not
forget to seek the Divine guidance in the performance
all errors of orpurpose and pray that in all that
we do shall strengthen the ties of friendship and
mutual respect upon which must assist to build the
structure of peace and good will among the ma
TONS -.
Wherefore l. woodrow Wilson, President of the
United States of America do hereby designate Thurs
day. the 2Sth day of November next day of thanks
giving and prayer and invite the people throughout
the land TO upon that day from their ordinary
equations and in their several homes and places of
worship to render thanks to God the ruler OF nations
In witness whereof / have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
Done in the District of Columbia this 10th day of
November in the year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and eighteen and of the independence of the
United States of America the one hundred and forty
third.
WOODROW WILSON
By the President:
ROBERT LANSING,
Secretary of State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
WON'T ODSTRUCT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Senator Cummin's resolution for the
cancellation of practically all the ex'
traordinary war powers granted Pres
ident Wilson by the Congress will re-
ceive little support from old-iine Re-
publican party leaders in the Senate
il is indicated
While they synpAthize with the
main purpose OF the Cummins reso-
Iution-freeing business from the con.
troll of the various war boards created
during the last eighteen months-theJ
fear the passage OF such a resolution
by a Republican Congress would be
interpreted in the country as an ef
fort to obstruct President Wilson
policies for mere partisan purposes.
Most of the Presidents war powers
will expire with the proclamation OF
peace. Republican leaders believed
the country would disapprove OF any
effort to terminate them before that
time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
TRUCE TORHEASE
TRAINS FOR PUBLIC

Cessation of troop movements v
result In better passenger train
Ice throughout. the country within ti.s
next two months. Railroad Adminis
fIauon officials predicted today
Thousands OF passenger cars which
for eighteen months have been USED
wholly in transporting troops VII
gradually be released to passenger
traffic, Il was saId.
u was limited local passenger trains
would be added wherever there Is tn
demand. Addition OF one or NOR
transcoitinental trains also Is regard.
ed as likely. But the former system
OF many competitive trains viii not b
witnessed again while the present ad
mInistration retains control OF .thS
roads, II was asserted.
Director General McAdoo 1ar
spring clipped about 21.o00.Ooo miles
monthly from passenger train service
Among those taken on were sever
transcontinental trains. running o.
practically parallel Mnes.-
Complaints have reached the Rail
road Administrator that IN solnt
cases local service was not suffIeit1i
TO meet the demands. t@ss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
WANTSTQ
GREET president

PARIS. Nov. 1s.-A reception un
paralleled by any known To hiator1
awaits President Wilson in Europe
The French people call him rthesmaf
of victory. the man OF peace, and thu
man who won liberty for mankind
He has become more than a-perBon
age. To the French. he Is q symbo
of the worldwide party Of -liva snt
let live" sar4 "a
3 II Is not expected here that he vii
remain longer than the flrst sitting
OF the peace conferences, which are-ex-
pected to begin the middle OF Deeem-
Der and last for some time. ss-sr-
Mrs. Wilson Is expected to accom-
pany the President. 80. slsHs
(No official announcement has CONS
so far that President Wilson fs 20
ing abroad. but the belief that M
plans to, make the trip appears e
be firmly fxed in Europe.l r-3
The actual peace conferences. IL a
predicted here. will be shorter thar
generally thought possible. At tht
preliminary sessions. the allies VIII
agree on just terms TO Germany, ant
at the regular meeting II viii only re
main for the Germans TO accept then
and discuss the details.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
WARS LAST SHOT
BY AMERICAN ACE

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE, Nov. 1S.-Capt. Eddy
Rickenbacker. OF Columbus. oio. dean
OF American aces. is believed to have
fired the last shot OF the war
He was given the honor of making
the last flight over the German lines
before the armIstice became effective.
Rickenbacker left his hangar at
1913 o'clock a. III. last Monday for
his last flight.
At exactly 1889 o'clock RIcken-
hacker passed over q German trans
port column and held the trigger OF
his machine gun down for a minute.
In that time he poured $50 rounds
OF shots into the boches. who scat
tered before him. General Liggett
yesterday decorated Rickenbacker,
Lieut.. Louis Simon, also OF Columbus,
and fve other nvIators with the
American Distinguished Service Cross.
Both Rickenbncker and Simon were
awarded medals by the French gov
eminent last week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
FOE EVENTS TO Be
BASIS FOR PEACE

Events in Germany are being
closely tabled here and in allied cap
itaIs as a basis for judgment con-
corning formation OF the peace con-
ference. =.
Signs OF a change In party align
ment may mean. that before the SEES
sion is convened a new government
will be in power. Some indications
point to ascendancy OF even more
radical forces than have been in the
saddle, but in so far as information
here goes. the revolution is fairly
we'll in hand.
Whether this equilibrium can be
maintained is something only the fu-
ture knows. Government officials are
fearful lest bolshevism in one guise
or another shall burst forth in Ger
many, with detrimental effects.
In such an event the assembling OF
the peace table would undoubtedly
be delayed.
However. 1hose in authority here
and abroad are proceeding with the
preliminaries as fast as possible. AID
will 60 ahead with the conference IL
wild disorder does not break out.
American ideas will be spread
throughout Europe soon, as an edu-
cative. force for the peace table.
Members OF the Committee on Public
Information are going abroad this
week. The first group will probably
be headed by. Edgar Sisson, who act
ed as special Government agent IN
Russia. Later. 70 is likely that
George creel will take another group
over.
Elimination OF cable censorship will
IA 81 Att
ated American news and views
Hence IL Is felt that United States
influence will be enhanced in the
Oeace conference.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
TO TREAT TREATY
IN OPEN SESSION

For the FIRST time In its history. the
United States Senate will consider a
peace treaty In open session when the
treaty concluded at the peace confer
ence Is finally submitted to IL for rati-
fication.
This was the prediction today OF
Senator Borah of Idaho, advocate OF
open diplomacy In all international
relations. Senator Borah had Intend
ed to make q vigorous speech in the
Senate demanding that the sessions OF
the peace conference, wherever held.
be open to the world.
The speech will not be necessary"
he said. ut Is certain that the peace
conference will DO open. All the world
demands it."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
PRESIDENT VOICES PRAISE
FOR LLOYD GEORGE SPEECH

LONDON. Nov. 1s.-President Will
son has sent a message TO David
Lloyd George, the British prime min
lister. expressing his sincere admira-
ton OF the admirable temper OF his
address OF the 18th. The President
stated that IT is delightful TO be
made aware OF such community OF
thought and council in approaching
the high and difficult task before U.S."
The speech referred to is the one
In which the British prime minister
says that the peace must be no vim
dtetiVe peace. but q just peace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
.SH|PSFOR TRADE
OF TWO AMERICAS

Approximately one-third OF the
ships built and building by the United
States Shipping Board will be utilized
in trade between the two Americas.
It was learned from high official
sources today that. OF the 25.000, 600
ton ship program. the Shipping Board
plans to turn 5000, 900 tons into Latin
American trade channels.
knowledge OF Shipping Board plans
to take care of traffic between the
two continents comes closely on the
heels Of en- announcement by the In
ternational High Commission that
commercial advance agents" will be
sent to South America.
Estimated Requirements.
Prospective requirements Of some OF
the South American countries have
been obtained by walter s. Tower,
chief OF the commodities section OF
the Shipping Board. His survey
shows that Argentina's grain exports
will exceed 1000. 900 tons annually,
and that about 100000 tons OF bot
toms should be made available for
that country. ts!
Brazil, he says. viii employ profit
ably, about SOC, 600 tons more than
from Brazil amount to more than
100000 tons annually. while iron,
manganese. and chromite will prob.
ably exceed 1000. 900 tons each year.
Shipping needs OF Chile. will range
around 100000 tons. This will be
used in moving iron ore and nltrates.
Besides these. Towers report says,
immense Quantities OF copper, tin.
hides, meats. cacao. and countless
other staples upon which the world
has come to rely on South America for
a supply, must be moved He esti-
mates that the proposed allotment Of
tonnage will not suffice. but will pro-
vide outlets for otherwise bottled up
products.
To Release Transports.
Chairman Hurley OF the Shipping
Board has been giving every encour-
agenent to the development OF South
American plans, according to his ad-'
visers. During his stay in Europe
officials here believe he will work out
some plan by which ships now under
the direction OF General Pershing may
be released at any early date for
voyages between North and South
America.
On the day hostilities were ended
something like 10000 tons were re-
leased to commercial work between
the two Americas. They have been
used in transporting munitions mate
rails.
Plans are afoot. also, It was stated.
to place many Of the 3.5oo-ton cargo
carriers in service in this trade with
In the next sixty days.
McAdoo Makes Suggestions.
Secretary McAdoo announced today
that he had made some suggestions
for South American shipping. includ-
ing the immediate availability of ships
for both east and west coasts OF.
South America, and the careful plan
ring OF freights ALLEGATION so as to
avoid empty cargo space on south
bound trips"
Improvement OF service for the
West Indies and the avoidance OF con-
fusion and crowding OF schedules by
a careful adjustment OF calling dates
are also matters which have been sub
mitted for the consideration Of the
shipping board"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
SHERIFF AND GIRL OF 19
HELD AS BANK ROBBERS

VANDERVOORT. Ark. Nov. IS
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Hammons and
Miss Irvine Grammer. aged nineteen.
were arrested yesterday charged
with having robbed the Vandervoort
Bank last Thursday.
The robbers obtained $500 in cash
and $4,000 in Liberty bonds. II was
the NTH time the bank had been rob-
bed.
Hsmmons was appointed deputy q
short time. ago as a result of an cpl
demic OF burgiaries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
TO COMMEMORATE YANKs.

President Wilson will be asked to
lay the first stone OF memorial build.
ing that is to be erected in Paris In
commemoration OF the help extended
to France by the United States. az
cording to an announcement ct the
French High Commission. A national
subscription will be taken to raise
the necessary funds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
TO TELL SENATE OF
WAR NURSES ftRIL

How women did their bit on the
actual fighting front in France, defy
ing the dangers of bursting shells to
aid the boys lying wounded in mo
Mans Land" will be told TO the SUBJ
committee of the Senate Military AZ
fairs Committee this week.
Miss Anne Goodrich, chief Federal
Inspector OF military hospitals here
and abroad: Miss Eta Pearce, q nurse
who went over with Pershing's first
10000, end Mrs. Helen Hoy Greeley.
of the New York bar, counsel OF the
national committee to secure rank for
nurses. will be heard
No sign of fear is shown in any of
the letters written by nurses who
have been underline. Not a post was
ever deserted. AS one soldier puts It:
NO nurse has ever been seen to lose
. her grit They are game. They see a
fellow through"
ton have been presented to nurses
by all the allied governments. Laconic
descriptions in the official records
tell of deeds of bravery which have
won them.
When a stationary hospital was
struck by four bombs from an enemy
airplane," reads one report. lone
wing was practically cut in two and
many patients were buried in the
debris. At very great personal risk
the nurse went in among the ruins
TO assist in recovering the patients,
regardless OF danger"
The ward in which she was work
ing was destroyed by a bomb" reads
another report, "but she continued to
attend to her patients and was herself
severely wounded"
During an enemy air raid" states
still a third report, when buildings
were set on IRE, she moved about in
the full glare, regardless of imni-
nent danger. taking patients to
ALI"
OF two army nurses who received
the British war medal, the records
say: Wounded by the explosion OF
a bomb from an enemy airplane. bad
~ shocked and suffering Intensely,
they stick to their posts. One OF the
nurses was struck in the face by
pieces of shrapnel, some of II cutting
their eyelids: the sight OF the other
was destroyed by q fragment from
the same bomb. All night long the
less-wounded nurse stood by, assist
ing the doctors in the operating
room. The sweater she was wearing
over her uniform for warmth was cut
In many places Her watch was
broken and cut completely from her
wrist"
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
KARL WEPT AS CARDINAL
INDUCED HIM TO ABDICATE

ZURICH, Nov, 1S.-A high .digni-
tary, describing Emperor KarT's alb
dication at Eckartsau castle, said he
refused to sign the document until
he was persuaded by Cardinal Ger
noch. He hnally commented. weeping
bitterly. s-s-.2A -. 80
The Journal Renkon reports that
soldiers attacked GodoIo Castle with
the intention OF numbering the royal
family, but that Kari and the EN-
press managed to- escape to Eckart-
Sau
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
GIVES $4,000, 600 FOR
GOVERNMENT KITCHENS

PARIS, Nov 1s.-The parliamentary
committee on food supplies has APP
proved government bill authorizing
the. treasury to advance up to &c.,
000. 900 for the establishment OF COM
munity kitchens and restaurants in
the provinces.
The minister of ornaments made
a report showing that measures have
already been taken to prevent as
much idleness as possible and insure
work for French men. and women
toilers. in preference to foreign
workers and prisoners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
Z. q. no VIsIT SONS GRAVE.

At the request Of Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt. the body Of his son. ouen-
tin. will be left somewhere in France"
The permission has been granted by
General March Within q few weeks
Colonel Roosevelt will 80 overseas to
visit his sons grave. He was killeI
in an air battle several months ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
he WAS A TARGET FOR
65-cENTS-A-LB. BUTTE

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Nov. 17.-Tha
his wife. WI1hemlna. threw 65-eents
a-pound butter at him. left dishes un
washed. and failed to do her house.
work. was the claim made by Alex
andsr Syanto. in a suit for divorce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
DRIVE TO PROTECT YANKs.

The Public Health Service Is en-
gagged in a national campaign to
stamp out Eocial disease. SO that home
coming soldiers win not be exposed
to this insidlous danger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
KING FREDERICK
OF SAXONY QUITS

AMSTERDAM. Nov. IS King
Friedrich III Of Saxony, who held
out to the last against the nation
wide clamor in Germany for the elm
ination OF kings and princes. has
abdicated. A dispatch from Berlin
makes the announcement.
COPENHAGEN. Nov. IT.-Duke
Charles Edward Of Saxe-Coburg and
GothG and Grand Duke Friedrich
Franz " OF Mecklenburs- Schwerin
have .abdicated.
BASEL, Nog. 1T.-Saxe-M eIninEen
has been proclaimed a republic, and
all estates owned by princes are made
public property.
A special dispatch from Karlsruhe
says that the provisional government
has announced that Grand Duke
Friedrich II has abdicated and that
Baden is a free republic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18
EMOTION KILLS MULH0USE
DEAN AS FRENCH ENTER

PARIS, Nov. 1s.-The dean OF Null
house died of emotion in the city hall
while awaiting the entry of French
troops, it vas learned here today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-18

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