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The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1919-09-13
PERSHINa SAYS WE
BOASTED A LITTLE

NEW IoFh, Cepu. 0. Inc AmoIlCAu
'doughboy' is the finest soldier in tho
world, and it didn't take the Germans
long to find it out" declared General
Pershing in an interview granted
newspaper men today.
"We boosted little probably of the
peculiar qualities of the American
fighting man, but his aggressiveneyG
initiative and devotion as a member
of the American expeditionary forces
gives us every right to boast and to
be proud of him. the commander
said.
81 suppose it is because of the way
the American boy is raised, due to the
fact that he is encouraged to develop
his initiative and that he feels at any
crisis of his life that he is master of
his own destiny"
The interview, brought about in the
hope that the general might be willing
to express his views upon such sub.
Jects as the league of nations, the sit
uation in Europe and in Mexico what
he intended doing when he entered
civil life, when he expected to retire
from the army, and similar questions,
was preceded by a general handshak-
ing and remark by General Pershing
that all such topics were "taboo."
Il am still on duty" he said. "It
is pleasant duty, but very strenu-
ous.'
The general had just finished lunch,
con, after little rest to refresh him.
self after the ardous hours of the
morning.
General what do you consider the
browning achievements of your service
abroad" he was asked.
Cutting the German lines at Sedan
on Nov. g."
"Was that more difficult operation
than cutting the Hindenburg liner"
Cutting the Hindenburg line was
a start toward cutting the line at
Sedan. 1t was hard to tell what
might have become of it under differ
emit circumstances. 1t followed the
final effort of the Germans to force
their way through, but their armies
Were beaten before they started"
General will you say few words
about Marshal Fochfo
Marshal Foch," he replied, appre-
ciatively, "is n very great strategist.
A question was asked as to his in
pressions upon his departure for
France months ago and his return, to
which he replied:
"When we left the day was foggy.
We could see the statue of Liberty.
There were no bells ringing, no wins
ties Except fog horns blowing, and
MO ships gaily dressed. Why, there is
as much difference between our depar'
ture and Homecoming as between mid
night and MONDAY.
81 anticipated while on the other
side some kind of a welcome upon our
return home, but nothing I thought
then could equal my impressions to-
day. ! find difficulty in expressing
my sentiments, but I suppose it's the
way New York always does things
In conclusion he was asked whether
he purposed appearing before tho
house committee, in answer to which
he said he had not been invited.
The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1919-09-13
DOPE FIEND AND
FORGER SENTENCED

Monday morning Undersheriff W. q.
Cardnell returned from Leadville, hav-
ing in custody Arthur Z. Davenport,
alias Leonard Renshaw, accused of for
gerry in the passing of a worthless
check on Mrs. Sadie Graham, manager
of the Grand hotel of this city.
The young man came to Glenwood
from Rifle, and engaged room at the
Grand. The second day after his ar
rival he asked Mrs. Graham if she
would inquire for his mail when she
went to the postoffice. She consented
to do so and received a letter which
she handed to the young man on her
return to the hotel. He remarked it
ing him, and with that he tore open
the envelope and brought out check
made payable to himself and signed by
The American Red Cross of Rifle, b.
John G. Bets, secretary. The CHECK
was for $35.32 and he handed it to
Mrs. Graham and asked her to take
out a week s room rent and give him
| the change. This she did, handing out
$2s.32 in perfectly good money, which
the young man pocketed and walked
out.
The next morning Renshaw's room
picious and took the check to the First
National bank where she soon learned
that it was forgery. 1t soon became
known that Renshaw was addicted to
drugs, and it is somewhat of joke
the way he worked the doctors of Glen
wood, going first to one and then to
another relating how he had been in
the war and had been gassed, the ex-
perience bringing on an asthmatic con
dition, which the doctors had since
been treating with morphine. When
asked how much they had been giving
him, he replied one grain, so the doc
tor gave him one-grain shot and the
next one he visited did likewise. Each
of the doctors thought he was receiy-
ing the patients exclusive practice,
until the fellow had vanished, and then
the endless chain and the humor of
the situation became apparent.
When he called on one of the doctors
he pawned for dollar an Oliver
typewriter which he had stolen from
Rev. Fowler of Rifle. Later he re-
turned and said to the doctor as ne
picked up the machine and started out
"I expect this thing is in your road
and I guess 7 had better take it ovel
to my room,' which he did, never SC
much as mentioning the dollar.
Placed in Jail he called for NOR.
phine several times day and became
quite restless and ugly when it was
not forthcoming. When arraigned in
court Thursday afternoon the young
man pleaded guilty and asked for the
leniency of the court, repeating the ga:
story and admitting that he was ad
dicted to opiates.
Judge Shumate told him he would
try to help him to shake off the habit
and would therefore place him where
he would have treatment for the same
AS the young man said he was thirty
years of age, Judge Shumate sentenced
him to the penitentiary for term OF
IS months to two years.
The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1919-09-13
aLHNwooD PROPERTY

Two houses on two lots. One is
five-room cottage in good condition,
the other . four-room cottage, we'll
furnished with new furniture. Noe
essary outbuildings. Both properties
are in good condition and either will
mako good residence for . small
family tsboo for both properties.
Terms given On part 70 respoastbls
buyer. A. J. DTCKeoN.
The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1919-09-13
THE RIGHTS OF CAPITAL AND LABOR

WE know qualified speak
w listing problems than Samuel D Nicholson
fortunate for all concerned that he Trinidad
erday judgment the Of the Labor Day commit
tee to have him on the speaking program.
Sam Nicholson wealthy He able to look at these
problems with the viewpoint of successful of affairs with
large financial interests He able appreciate the point of
tolls himself toied with the lowest
carried in this city thirty years ago.
might that Nicholson lucky but those who
knew him those realized that Sam would get there because
had the realize place without hard work
Speaking miners easy for Sam Nicholson He knows
He still interested financially in large mine al
though the have passed since he pick handled
drill
paper printed Mr. Ncholson's speech full
We would call particular attention to the next to the last paragraph
1T is the keynote Of an hours talk
great question the just
parts of both labor and capital of the rights which each
should and accord the other and the solving Of this
question of the relative rights of labor and capital deperds
the future prosperity happiness and of
country Trinidad PicEetyre
q EDOM presented public notice
y the young who the district
court Thursday afternoon plea guilty passing
check and then claimed mitigation Of the oense that he
acated and therefore not responsible for his actions
There considerable doubt whether Leonard Warshaw
the whether he gased his claim when making
for enency However there evidence that he the
victim the known habits with which mankind is
afflicted And yet there who declare that should be
allowed a whisky they
might almost well plead for the right take dose of dope
whenever there desire for the Each each is
harmful and makes him less than he be
less efficient than intended that he should be- One good
look this broken wreck humanity ought dsp this
duon and that there things that
should not be allowed to do though he want do it.
It's time throw the railing into the this old
whkered notion of liberty refers the matter of
giving the liberty of making himself society
There things society and the quicker find
this the better will be for all of Judge shumae did the
right thing by nfctng the punishment which the law pescrbes
forgers also by the be cured
The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1919-09-13


w losing sight of the nfabe law supply
product of the soil another The farmers
production difficult expensive in view of the high Of
living machinery and material the farmers declaring that
which they for their product has kept with the
production And then there the spoil
destruction foodstuf in this beloved
Uncle Sam banees Not only
refused neglected
this the part Of commission houses
show that warehouses have been loaded down
with food supplies much of which has been allowed
instead of being used the best advantage then there
matter of boarding the necessities of life
era taken effective action
boarding of coffee hides number of
which have been manipulated to the disadvantage
consumer Little wonder that people forced
dore Roosevelt a Grover Cleveland in the White House.
has this week been entertaining ustrious
~ lusrous father and the thrill of real Amecansm
to by the visit of this who has his loyalty
contrast to other things have
really hopeful trend everything Colonel Roosevelt
preentons oatory and the simple preachments
young coming from whom the people confidence
coming from whose loyalty unquestioned coming
desecrate further his political ends the simple
of this honest behalf Of the American legion
with the dogmatc theories Of Grandma Wilson, who
determined that this country shall play second fiddle that feel
thankful R. that the principles of American
which he stood through all opposition well grounded
in his ilusrous SON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30

most torn from its fastenings by
anxious persons in these districts
calling for relief. He hoped out
OF bed before 6 O'Clock to gather a
gang os workmen to put on diving
suits and go TO the assistance OF
the marooned residents
Open IHlets.
In remarkably short time,
leaves and other articles clogging
the CRATES Of the catch basins were
cleared and the water permitted to
drain of rapidly, but at normal
rate.
Every precaution will be taken
to prevent a repetition OF the sewer
congestion, according to Mr.. WITCH.
All CRATES over catch basins will
be replaced by sewer inlets built
into the side Of the curbing with
sufficient opening to carry off the
leaves and other refuse that other
wise clog the plates now in use.
His investigation brought out the
fact that this was one Of the real
reasons for the water flooding the
section at Fourteenth street and
Twelfth avenue and extending 100
yards or more in each direction
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
YOUNG OUTLAWS
TAKE "TIIfE" OF
LAD OF MILAN

Three bicycles are being held by
the Milan police pending the ar
rival of their rightful owners, as a
result OF the escapade of three
youthful bandits, last Sunday eve
ming.
As Clyde Mace. Il years old, of
Milan. was coming along the road
a mile east of town about $50,
three boys rode up on bicycles and
asked him for the time When
Clyde took out his watch. they liz
orally took the time piece and made
away with it The sight of his per-
fectly good watch fleeing fast up
the road toward Milan spurred
Clyde TO immediate action. He SET
cut after it, and made good speed,
considering that the odds were
legs against bicycles.
At Milan Clyde notified his best
pals and they all made after the
outlaws. whom they caught. They
then not only rescued the watch,
but got possession of the bicycles.
which were deserted by their rid
ers. The latter took to their heels,
and two disappeared while one
was seen TO board a car for Rock
Island
The bicycles. which are thought
TO have been stolen. are being held
by Police Magistrate William
O'Neill until they can be properly
identified The names of the
thieves were not learned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
RAP EFFORT TO
UNSEAT BERGER

Chicago, Sept. 30-The resigna-
ton of Adolph Germer as national
secretary was accepted at a meet
ing here yesterday of the execu-
tive committee of the American
Socialist party, at which also was
adopted a resolution characteriz-
ing the effort to unseat Victor Ber-
ger as congressman from Wiscon-
sin as direct blow at "represen-
tative government"
Otto Bastetter of Chicago was
chosen to succeed Germer. The
committee in a prepared declara
ton. expressed the opinion that
there was vital need of reviving
the international"
The national secretary was or
dered to get into touch with the
nationals of other countries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30

big business, generally may make
hit in the manufacturing centers
of the east. but in the west and
among the rank and file workers
of the country, he might as well
expect defeat.
My observations and analysis on
this trip leads, me to believe that
the west not only may decide our
presidential election again but
that it may make deep inroads
upon the east The desire for a
third party is encountered here
and there but it is not pronounced
because no leader appears who
can start or organize such a move
ment On the other hand. western
Republicans think they can reform
the Republican party on the inside
better than they can on the outside.
The important thing to bear in
mind is that the leadership of
western Republicans in the SEN
ate has made the west much more
of a doubtful quantity than it was
three months ago The Republi-
can party still has the greater op-
portunity provided it becomes the
truly progressive party of the
country. but the Democrats. with
their inclination to radicalism,
have the same chance to win the
liberal strength beyond the Mis-
sissippi The west is waiting the
outcome of the next few months of
strife over social and industrial
and moral questions to determine
WHICH of the two old political
parties will be the lesser of two
evils by November, 1920
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
MATHERVILLE

Mrs. Clyde Lawson and son were Mon
mouth visitors "Wednesday
MIR and Mrs. Charles Hagman were in
Rock Island Thursday.
John McWhorter of Rock Island spent
Thursday with his sister Mrs. Jake Zim
mer.
There was no work at the mine wednes-
day or Thursday on account of inability TO
get power from the Rock Island Southern
Mrs. John Peterson had her tonsils re-
moved al St Anthouys hospital Thurs
day.
Mrs. Alex Simpson entertained a num-
Der of young folks at her home Tuesday
evening 10 honor of her daughter Mar
Jory's sixth birthday.
A canvass has been made by ex-soIdier
boys for funds for the Salvation army.
Over $50, the amount required, has been
raised
wyndom James has moved his family
to Coal Valley.
Mr. and MS. P G. Conner spent Wed
nesday evening in Rock Island and Thurs
day made a business trip to Iowa
Clyde Lawson and George Scott made a
business trip 10 Moline Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
ONE-FIFTH Of
HOMES BOUGHT
BY OCCUPANTS
One Hundred Twenty Houses Sold
to Tenants in First -Four
Days of Sale.

The sale of about one hundred
twenty OF the houses offered by the
United States Housing corporation
marks the first four days of the
period allotted to tenants for the
purchase of these homes. About
thirty houses are being sold every
day. and the probability is that
nearly all will be bought by the
tenants occupying them, according
to Edward S. Judd, selling agent OF
the corporation.
IF we had twice as many we
could undoubtedly dispose OF
them" said Mr.. Judd. In the main
office in the Peoples Bank build
ing a large force of clerks is kept
continually busy with the transac-
tions. The office is crowded with
purchasers and prospective pur-
chasers.
There has also been a big inter
est shown by the general public
and many inquiries have come to
headquarters All but few of the
houses probably will be bought by
the occupants. Those that are left
will be for sale to others. and Mr..
Judd urges that any who are inter
ested in buying get their applica-
lions in as soon as possible.
The sales were about equally di-
vided between Rock Island, Mo-
line and East Moline In Dayen-
port the sale has not yet opened.
The average selling price is about
three thousand dollars.
Branch stations have now been
established for the convenience OF
purchasers, where the agents are
authorized 10 close the transac-
tions. The Office in Moline is To-
Gated at 1928 Twenty-ffth stree,
in Rock Island at 1921 Twenty
fourth street. and in East Moline
at 642 Twenty-third avenue.
4 western Illinois paper for west
aru TITfuois pa0nIa-Tho ArpuS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
Boy Scout News

The executive council OF the To-
cal council held an enthusiastic
meeting yesterday noon at the
Rock Island club with President
NJ E. Strieter, Commissioner Paul
R. Preston. Larkin, Ryerson,
Murphy. Gable, Anderson and
Scout Executive Bergquist pres
ent. The committee approved the
report made of last years camp
and passed on matters of import
ance to the movement locally.
P;ans for the annual meeting to
be held Oct. 16 were also discussed
This is the big important council
meeting of the ear and at this
tine officers for the coming year
will lie elected. Notices have been
sent out to council members and
il is expected that a large number
will he present.
A large number of scouts made
use of the ~" pool last night.
Troop No 4 had the largest repre-
senJation and Scoutmaster R c..
Mitchell was also present to watch
his group. 1t is urged that every
scoutmaster who's troop is schel-
uled for Monday evenings at The
~" be present.
Troop No. IS Cf the Zion Lulh-
eran church has changed it's night
of meeting to Wednesday. This
has been done because of educa-
tional work which Scoutmaster
Gustaf Peterson has taken up
which prevents him from being
present Monday evenings.
Rock Islands splendid colored
troop. No. IA. of the Second Bap-
fist church with Scoutmaster Will
liam Taylor and his assistant.
Ernest Harris. will be inspected
this evening by the scout executive
Plans for the winter months will
be explained to the scouts. Boys
will be given the opportunity OF
passing several of their tests this
evening also.
Troops No. 10 and No. 10 are
scheduled to play game of foot
ball at the reservoir park at $50
tonight. If the weather prevents
this game from being played to
night it will he played tomorrow
night at the same hour
The French national library con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30

Residents in the gully sections
of Rock Island awoke at an early
hour this morning, prepared to set
forth on RATS, or in row boats, to
reach places of business or work,
as necessity dictated.
The absolute need df a storm
drain on Sixteenth avenue below
Eleventh street was never more
clearly emphasized. The water
rushing down from the hill dis
trict north OF Eighteenth avenue
turned in its course at Eleventh
street, bore down with torrential
force into the pitifully inadequate
drains along Eleventh street, caus-
ing the sewer to back up at Sixth
avenue. At this point the water
reached a depth of four feet on all
sides and residents in the vicinity
looked out to discover porches
flooded In some cases rugs on
front room floors were hastily TAX
en- up and laid on tables. when the
water had started to make its way
into the homes.
Lifts ManhOleS.
At Fourteenth street and Twelfth
avenue a similar condition prevail
ed during the height of the storm,
The water at this point reached a
depth of between three and four
feet and flooded yards for several
hundred feet on all sides The
velocity and amount of water was
too great for the drain. ManhOle
coverings were lifted from their
setting by the force of the flow.
AutOists who attempted to navigate
the blockade came to grief in the
midst Of the maelstrom
At Fortieth street and Fifth ave-
nue., where the streets slope down
to form a valley of no inconsider-
able size, the water was four and
FIVE feet in depth. This was di-
rectly underneath the railroad via
duct
Cellars in other parts of the city
were flooded to a degree. but in
the three sections mentioned, the
damage was most serious.
The business district escaped
unscathed insofar as damage is
concerned. At Nineteenth street
and Third avenue, however. a depth
of foot or more of water oc-
Cured
the telephone at the home of
Commissioner Frank Wick was al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
HEAVIEST RAIN
IN MANY YEARS
FLOODS STREET
Three and Four Feet of Water Gov
er Paving and Men Wade to
Work From Homes.

This mornings storm broke
at 4 80 in its greatest velocity.
For l hour and 80 minutes il
ragged, and in this comparative
ly short period the amount Of
rainfall was 2.2O inches. For
the entire night it Was 3.14
inches.
According to weather bureau
statistics, this was the most
terrific storm that has occurred
in recent years. The average
rainfall for a whole month is
abORt the same az that which
fell in less than two hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30

The French national library con-
tains 10000 books on the French
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30

A western Illinois paper for west
ern Illinois people-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
IN
NO MOOD FOR
THIRD TERM

fcontinued from Page One
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
Women fer League.

Movements inside the parties
rather than the rise and fall of in
diyidual candidates are interest
ing now. The women of the west
lnquestionably are for the League
II Nations and presidential candi-
lates who can't show a good REGARD
N that subject will find it difficult
bedding. Labor is articuIate now
n strikes and industrial warfare
lut any ndidate whose attitude
n indusC ,al questions is sus-
leeted Of be ing friendly to a reduc-
ion OF excel profits. taxes or to
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-13
BARNETT BUCKLEY BACK

Barnett Buckley, recently re-
leased from service in the U. S.
Navy, has arrived in PoplarY1le
and viii make bis home here with
his brother, DIR. j. c. Buckley.
He has accepted a position with
the mill at Nortac.
Mr.. Buckley was on board the
CoUngton when it was torpe-
doed, aud was transferred to
tue Stuart: The last named
vessel was given a star for UNI
usual bravery shown by the Of
dcers and crew, and Mr., Buck
ley bas@thc honor OF wearing a
star as an expert gunner.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-13
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