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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
HELD FOR BUYING
SOLDIER WHISKEY
Frank Jones Arrested by Federal
Agent In Act Purchasing Liquor
for Man in Uniform.


Frank Jones, who makes meagre
living by sharpening knives and sc;s-
sors and other old jobs, was arrested
last night at the corner of Twenty
first street and Third avenue by fed
Grad agent
Jones is charged with purchasing a
pint of whisky for a soldier, who had
previously given him the money to
buy the liquor with. The pint OF
booze was found on Jones when he
was arrested The federal agent turn
ed Jones over to the local authorities.
This morning he was arraigned in
police court and sentenced to serve 40
days in the county jaii.
It seems that the government offc-
yials are making discrimination in these
cases. Where it is found that a per-
son sold liquor to soldier he is taken
to the federal court a. Peoria. In
cases where they buy the liquor for
the soldier or give it to them, the city
authorities act. The soldier testified
against Jones in police court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
POOR KIDD|ES OF
PARIS BEING FED
American Red Cross Begins Serving
Meals To Children in OyercrOwd.
ed Districts.

Paris. Feb. 1.-THE American Red
Cross began feeding the school chill
dren in one OF the poorest and most
overcrowded districts Of Paris yester-
day by providing lunch for 1895 chill
dren. 1t is also experimenting the
work Of the municipal administration
in that district and also Is looking
after the comfort Of refugees from the
invaded districts.
Clinics for children and sufferers
from tuberculosis have been organ
lied. 1t was discovered at the clinics
that most of the children were under-
nourished and that food was the best
medicine.
The noon meal is the most import
ant in the French household but since;
the war began hundreds and thousands
Iof mothers have been forced, to work
outside their homes and the children
have to get their noon meal at the
canteens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02

vulnerable to q man who could box
we'll and stay with him long enough to
wear him down. The opportunity to
try this method on the champion fell
to James ]. Corbett The purse was
the largest ever put up In a ring bat
tie up to that time. The purse was
SIS. 900 and the stakes $4,000. The
fight that was TO end John LIS champ
ionship was fought before the Olympic
club Of New Orleans. When the fight
was over there was new champion of
the world. Sullivan was 81 at the
time OF his defeat.
Sullivan said himself that he made
two millions in the fighting business
and that he spent one million OF II in
buying drinks for himself and his host
OF admirers.
Sullivan's old fighting spirit re-
NAMED with him to t.ie end. The
first fainting spell left him uncon-
scious for 10 minutes and when he
rallied, George NJ. Bush, friend who
lived with him, was applying ice bags
to his head. Bush told the former
champion to keep quies. that he had
sent for q doctor.
Il don't want any DOCTOR" John l..
said. i've listened to lot OF them
in my life. and know l am all right
and can doctor myself"
He protested when DR.. Ram who
had been summoned by Bush, told him
he had better go to bed for a couple
of hours. When DR.. Ram left, SulIi-
van beckoned Bush:
rs the bathroom warm, George?'
he asked. Yes. Well, that's fine,
want to take bath"
Ten minutes later he was dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
AID OF MYSTERIOUS
IOWA ROBBER TAKEN

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. Police
officials said they had captured the
civilian accomplish of Des Moines
mysterious soldier bandit in the ar
rest here early today of Jim O'Con-
nell 10 years old, who said his home
was in Peoria. Ill.
Chief of Police jackson said the
man had confessed that he participant
ed in the robbery of lat least ten
stores" and the Cottage Grove bank.
Money he obtained in the bank hold
up had gone ito a little girl back
home" the police quote him as say
ing.
Definite clews, it was said. have
been obtained to the whereabouts of
Charles Singleton, the former Camp
Dodge soldier, who is alleged by the
authorities to tie the soldier bandit,
and his arrest is expected soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
CENTRAL PASTOR HAS
STRIKING SUBJECT

The services OF the Central Presby-
terrain church will be held as usual
tomorrow. II the morning the pastor
Rev David A. Johnson, will preach
from the striking theme. Il Didn't
Raise Ny Boy to Be Soldier" Those
who know him and have heard him,
he asserts. will not challenge his pa
triotism, and yet even though he may
be subjected to adverse criticism the
thought expressed in the theme is in
harmony with his conviction. But he
hopes that no one will accuse him Of
unpatriotic and seditious utterances
without having heard what he has to
say on this theme.
In the evening the pastor will use
for his subject, Wanted, -Volun-
teers." The sermon, as usual. will
be 1short, snappy one with punch
to it, following the song service and
the reel of moving pictures. Coward
and q Man." A cordial invitation is
extended especially TO those who are
not accustomed to attend church SER
vices anywhere and they are assured
a hearty welcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
SEA CULLS GOING
BACK NORTH; MAY
GET EARLY SPRING


The signs OF the ground hog may
fai! after all, according to the obser-
vations OF one local resident.
II is reasonably certain that Mr..
Hog saw his shadow today. indicating
that We will experience six more
weeks Of winter weather. However
within the past few days, a number OF
sea gulls have been observed migrat-
ing north. This species OF sea
Gull. goes to the south at the first
sign OF cold weather in the fall
Their going north ct this early date
may Indicate tina; We will have an
early spring after all. The>Great lakes
is the habitat Of this species OF sea
gulls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
JOHN SULLIVAN
FIGHTER, IS DEAD
Former Heavyweight Champion Of
World Loses to Death In Last
Battle-59 Years Old,

Arlington, Mass, Feb. John L.
Sullivan, formerly the worlds heavy
weight champion boxer. died at his
home here today
Sullivan. who was 80 years of age,
had lived on farm here for the last
10 years. He was taken Ill with heart
trouble three weeks ago. but his
health quickl; improved and he went
to Boston yest.s day This morning he
arose as usual and planned another
visit to the city. but during the fore
noon had an attack of the old trouble.
He died at noon. Sullivan's wife died
some months ago.
John Laurence Sullivan was one OF
the most picturesque characters in
the history of prize-fighting. Fo-
more than ten years, from the time he
defeated Paddy Ryan in 1889. in a
bare knuokle fight under the London
prize ring rules. until he was defeated
by James j. Corbett, in 1892. his per-
sonality and methods of fighting com.
pleteiy dominated sporting circles in
the United States.
His friends ranged all the way from
the ordinary fight fan" to many men
of social and financial distinction in
the United States, and it is said he
was on chummy terms with the late
!, King Edward VII of England.
He began his fighting carer soon
after he was II, when as the Boston
Strong Boy" he took part in amateur
boxing contests in several cities in
Massachusetts,.
His hardest fight was with Jake
kilrain. 1t was fought near New Or.
leans and lasted for IS rounds. Tha,
was the last championship contest in
the United States to be fought with
bare knuckles, under the old rules.
That fight practically decided the
uselessness OF trying to beat Sullivan
by combating him in his own sledgt
hammer style. A 80 round fight witt
Charley Mitchell, wary and skillfu
boxer, seemed to show fighting man
ayers that the great John L. might bt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
rs YOUTHS ANSWER
ARMY'S CALL FOR SO

Chicago. Feb 2-Scvcnty-fve adj
venturous spirits have applied to Ma
jor W. Ii. Allen OF the SiAty-iifth En-
gineers. who opened recruiting sta
ton here yesterday to secure 50 men
to operate tanks in the war zone. In
making the announcement today OF the
humber of applications received the
major said that about twenty Of the
number would be accepted. The ap
pileants ranged from shoe statesmen
TO ice men. he said, with only n
sprlnkling of mechanics, who arc pre-
ierred for tank" service.
About one thousand five hundred
men are to be recruited throughout
the country for tank" service abroad.
ABOUT two-,hirds of the total Will be
made on-CommissiOned officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
BREAKS LEG IN A
FRIENDLY MATCH
Paul Nelson Injured After Scuiflc
With Herman M0rganson on
Street Corner.
VICTIM Is TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Participant in Bout IL Arrested and
Handed Sentence OF 40 Days
in County Jail.

Paul Nelson and Herman Morgan
son, both strangers. engaged II a
friendly scuffie, according to the lat
ter, at the corner OF Twentieth street
and Third avenue last night.
Nelson was thrown to the ground
and his leg broken. The injured man
was removed to St. Anthony's hos
pital. where a physician dressed his
injury. Morganson was placed under
arrest.
Norganson, who has previously
been arrested number o. times for
petty offenses, was arraigned n police
cour. today He told Magistrate c.
J. Smith that he and Nelson were just
engaged n friendly scufie and that
he had 20 intention OF hurting him.
Just the same. the magistrate fined
Morganson 5000 and costs. Morgan
son. being unable to pay, will spend
40 days in the county Jail
Acted Merely as Guide.
Louis Marquette. who claims no city
as his home. was sentenced by Mag
istrate Smith to spend 40 days inv the
county jail, Marquette was appre-
hended last night by Night Captain
Charles Bleuer, plotting George Lewis,
an aged resident OF Marshalltown.
Iowa, toward the railroad tracks at
Nineteenth street and First avenue
Lewis was badly intox;ca. ID Ii de-
veloped that Marquette had been lead
ing Lewis around to the various sa-
looms in the loop during the afternoon
His actions were suspicious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
VIRGIN ISLANDS TO
JOIN IN WITH DRYS

ST. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Feb. 2.
The government has introduced in
the legislature a measure prohibiting
the importation sale, manufacture,
giving away or having possession Of
intoxicating drinks within six months
after approval of the bill. In propos-
ing this legislation, the government
pointed out the extent of the temper
ance movement throughout the world,
especially in the United States. and
recommended that the Virgin islands
take action rather than await the
mandate of superior authority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
laws ALSO GETS
20 YEARS; PLEA
Of GUILTY MADE
rHird Member OF Gang Which Held Tn
' and Murdered John Schoesscl
Is Sentenced.
TAKEN BEFORE JUDGE CHURCH
Three Men in Noted Case Have Now
Been Convicted Withony Any
Expense 10 County.

Elmer Davis. member OF the gang
hat murdered John B. Schoessel on
,he night Of Nov {, 1913. was taken
intd circuit court yesterday afternoon
At 5 o'clock and plead guilty to the
iadictrhent against him.
He was sentenced by Judge ". T.
Church to serve 20 years In the state
penitentiary at Joliet; This is the
same punishment as was meted out to
Verne Madden and George Johnson, two
othr members Of the gang. Davis was
implicated in complete confession
made by Madden.
; Davis appeared very calm as his
sentence was passed He told Judge
Church that there was nothing he
could say. only that he was sorry that
no ever got mixed up In the case. He
also informed the court that ne mad
lived the life OF a law abiding and
peaceful citizen since he went west In
1913. Detective Thomas Cox. who hal
made inquiries In this regard, corrobo-
rated Davis statement.
When Davis first arrived In Rock
Island from Idaho Falls. Idaho. he
stated that he was mighty glad it was
all over. that the thing had been
preying on his mind and from now
on he would have no worries.
The identity Of the gang which held
no and murdered MIR. Schoessel was
first disclosed when Ruth Lambert. Q
sweetheart OF Madden's. tipped off tho
police Madden was arrested May s
1915. and his confession implicated
Davis. Johnson and the fourth man
who is still at large. This fourth mar
is charged with the actual shooting.
Verne Madden and George johnson
we're also sentenced to serve 20 years
in the penitentiary. Both plead guilty
Thus three members of the gang were
convicted without the expense Of :
trial to the county, principally throug.
the efficient work of the local polio;
department..
reward of $3.50 has been Offered
for the arrest of the fourth man II
the case. His name is being withheld
by the authorities.
Had Lived in West.
Since last June Davis had been a
Idaho Falls, working as waiter in .
restaurant there under the name 0
Day. Previous to last June he hat
been at Kansas City. Cedar Rapids an!
Billings. Mont, and Boise, Idaho. II
made little effort to deny the charge
against him when placed under arres
at Idaho Falls. He was located Their
by letter written to former friend
in Davenport, the police there learn
ing of the letter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
MORE RAII, RAISES
ARE BEING SOUGHT

Washington, Feb. = Increases
ranging from to is per cent In ocean
and rail class and commodity rates
from New York, Philadelphia and Bal
timore to Chicago and Mississippi riv-
er crossings were proposed III appli-
cations filed today with the Interstate
commerce commission.
The interstate commerce commission
today postponed from Feb. to Aug.
Z the effective date OH proposed in
creased rates on potatoes from Iowa,
Wisconsin, Minnesota. Michigan, North
and South Dakota growing centers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
HA! THIS WEATHER
DOPE LOOKS BETTER

Washington. Feb. g Weather pre-
dictions for the week beginning Sun
day. issued by the weather bureau
follows:
Upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valley: Generally fair except
light snow probably about Tuesday
and again at end Of week. Moderate
temperature generally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
PROTESTS GERMANS
AIR RAID ON PARIS

Paris. Feb 3 Cardisal Annette.
archbishop Of Paris. has issued pro
trA against the recent raid by Ger
asil airplanes. He says in part
Ohce more. the name OF the prIn-
ciples OF civilization and Christianity
ana In accord with the sovereign pom
N, who several times has rcprored
crimes Of this sort. we protest against
barbarous acts that constitute Ycrita-
We asssssinaiions without any mill
'ary utility:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
AVIATOR REPORTED
DEAD, DECATUR LAD?

Decatur ILL.,. Feb. Roy o. Gar
yer. reported III dispatch from Lon
don Yesterday as having been killed in
an airplene accident Oh the east coast
Of England, is believed to have been
from Decatur His relatives have re-
ccived no further word of the acct
dent and are trying to learn further
details.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
SCARE OVER, CANDY
AGAIN SOLD IN NAVY

Washington. Feb. Secretary DAN
ieis yesterday authorized the re-
sumption Of the sale of candy In the
navy.
An order was sent out Jan. - d.
teeting that the sale be temporarily
discontinued, pending investigation Of
report that certain candy OF which
Great deal is sold through the ships
slores, contained impurities.
a thorough investigation disclosed
nothing alarming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
FIVE O'CLOCK. TEA IS
BARRED N'HOLLAND

Amsterdam, Feb. Five o'clock
tea has been abolished in Holland
Beginning yesterday, the government
has prohibited the serving of tea in
cafes. restaurants, tea rooms. hotels
and similar places. This action was
taken because stocks of tea are dis
appearing fast and imports are at a
complete cessation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
puGu STORES BANKRUPT,

Chicago, Feb. 2.-Thc Pugh Stores
company have been declared bank
rupt today James Pugh, known to
yach,smen as an enthusiastic pilot
and owner of high power motor boats,
made some progress in establishing a
few chain stores. but the company
has been having trouble with creditors
for year. The recent blizzard
brought matters to il climax. No
statement Uf assets or liabilities was
made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
ANDREW Russell Is
CHARGE OF BANK

Chicago. Feb 2.lState Auditor An
drew Russell today took charge of the
Fidelity State bank, which had de-
posits of S229.000 of which S114,095
was in small savings accounts. The
clientele of the bank, located at Mil
waukee avenue and North Central
park avenue. was largely Polish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
END COAL SALES TO
CHICAGO'S SALOONS

Chicago. Feb. 2.-Three thousand
coal dealers OF Cook county have re-
ceived orders from the fuel admins
tration. it was announced today, to dis
continue delivery Of coal to saloons,
breweries. motion picture theatres,
theatres or other place of amusement
OF to industries until current require
ments of householders, hospitals, char
liable institutions and the schools are
rnnf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
WICKS Is RELEASED
FROM COUNTY JAIL

James Wicks. who was arrested sew
s'A weeks ago on charge Of carry
~ concealed weapons and fined $40
eng costs. was released from the couH-
~ lzil today as pauper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
Personal Mention.

Mrs Fl. Peterson and daughter Olga
OF Galesburg, came Thursday for a
short visit here at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. James A. Smith.
Roy Adams Of Viola returned home
Thursday after spending the day here
on business.
Miss Lucille Robinson of Monmouth
college, came home Friday to spend
the week end here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs T L. Robinson
W. A. Johnson departed Friday for
FELTON,. MINI, after visit here with
home folks. Mr. Johnson was called
home by the death of his father in
law. Christian BaImer.
Miss Louise Wright went to Mather-
Vile where she has been engaged to
teach IN the Matherville schools. She
takes the place of one Of the teachers
who has resigned. Miss Wright will
assume her duties Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02

FREEPORT MAN WOUNDED.
Ottawa, Ont. Feb. Wv. r. Mac
Kenzie Of Freeport. Ill.,. is listed as
wounded in today.s casualty list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
Crardle Donated TO Red Cross.

A 4syear-old cradle has been do
mated to the Aledo chapter of the Red
Cross by Horace Bigelow. 1t will be
sold to the highest bidders A IS bid
has been received. The cradle has
been in the Bigelow family since it
was made. The cradle is in good con-
dition and looks new. although it is
An Old design
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
Juniors Down Seniors,

Tie junior basketball. team in the
high school class tourney defeated the
senior five by the score of 25 to 49,
The juniors took an early lead and
held it during the entire game. Har-
Dor was the big factor in the scoring
and Of the game for the juniors. The
seniors were unable to stop the big
center's attacks and he Gagged seven
baskets for the juniors. The game
scheduled between the freshmen and
sophomore girls was postponed indeti-
niteIy.S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-02
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
]. H. McRoberts =. Correspondent
Il. O. knickerbocker 80. Distributor
Medical Officers Here,

Lieutenant Howard c. Miller and
Charles l., Lebb of the medical corps
at Camp Dodge. were here Thursday
and inspected the work Of the loea!
military examing beard. Al. the
physical examinations in this board
have been UP 10 military standard aad
no changes were made In the method
OF examining the men. DR.. f. l.. Wal
ker and DR.. A. n Mackey, who have
examined the men. have both carried
OF the work properly and no fault
was found with the work OF either.
Only few mistakes have been
found in the district SO far that has
been inspected. These errors were all
small details. In some local boards
the orders were not clearly understood
by the examining physicians and these
were all explained. The inspecting
medical officers reported favorably on
the work of the district as whole
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-23
LINEUP FOR HARRIS
NOW ALMOST SOLID

ATLANTA, Aug. 21.-Renewing his
campaign trip aftera few weeks rest,
William J Harris has received flat
tering receptions from large crowds
in variou parts of the state, who are
assuring him that the presidents let
ter will line up soIidly the patriotic
voters fthe state on his side.
Reports coming into the Harris
head quarters indicate Mr. Harris's
growing strength, and hi sfollowers
are elated over the situation as it is de-
veloping. With the primary less than
three weeks off, Mr.. Harris is advanc-
ing steadily to victory at the polls,
according to his friends, who can
scarcely wait until election day to
know the results
The other candidates might as well
give up. they say, at Harris head.
quarters. for they haven't showing
in the state. There can be doubt as
to the feeling nthe state. say Mr..
Harris's friends, and the mastery man
ner in which he has presented himself
to the public is but an indication of his
strength. The PRESIDENTS endorse
ment will also have its weight and
everything is goins rigth
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-23
SMALL WAGES CAUSE
TEACHERS TO QUIT

Atlanta, Ga, August 23.-The At
lanta public scholl system is facing
one of the grave crises of its history
in the wholesale resignation of large
eIB OUM sIeUoBol ls9q 81! 10 sI9dUnu
leaving because OF their inability
to secure higher salaries.
The steadily increasing pressure OF
the higher cost of living due to the
war. and the large number of very
advantageous positions opened to
women for thesame reason are re-
acting against the policy of the city,
or the inability of the city, to give
higher pay to its teachers.
The teachers, in organized bodies,
have asked several times for an in
crease of salary, painting out that
the cost OF living is constantly in
creasing and that all other branches
of industry and the professions are
naturally securing higher pay, the
teachers alone being expected to
continue on the low salary of years.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-23
No Worms in a Healthy chIId

All children troubled with worms
have an unhealthy color. which indi-
Gates poor blood. and as rule, there
is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC
given regularly for two or three weeks
will enrich the blood, improve the di.
gestion. and act as a general Strength.
ening Tonic to the whole system. Ma.
ture will then throw off or dispel the
worms, and the child will be in per
feet health. Pleasant to take. 6Oc per
bottle. Fri. If
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-23
EOR CONGRESS-.

To The Voters Of The Third Con.
gressional District of Georgia:
/ hereby respectfully announce my
candidacy for reelection as your Rep.
preventative in the Sixty.Sixth Con
gress, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary CT September 18th, 1918.
shall support the President, a
Commander-in.chief of the Army and
Navy, in all legislation necessary to
the successful conduct Of the war.
l am grateful to my friends for all
support given me in the past and will
appreciate reelection II thus honor.
ed, shall serve you to the very best
OF my ability.
Very respectfully
c. r. Crisp.