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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16

on their faces and say, for in
stance, How old is he? Must 1
wed him?"
Few Divorces.
DR.. GuIick, well known student
Of Japanese affairs, states that
only 1 per cent of these weddings
result in divorce. Very different
is the opinion of the commissioner
of immigration, who says many of
the proxy brides conclude shortly
after arrival that they have made
a bad bargain and desert their
husbands"
Senator Phelan says that when
the marriages do not turn out well
the husbands usually permit the
girls to return to Japan if they
wish. Most of them, however, stay
in this country to work in the
fields and raise families of Ameri-
can citizens, born on United States
soil.
These children can own land in
California and other states where
native Japanese are barred from
ownership by alien land laws.
While aichild is a tiny baby swing
ing from the mothers back as she
works, the father buys land in its
name and holds the land in trust
In this way, Japanese families are
said to own about $4,000 acres in
California.
This" says Senator Phelan,
may seem but a small fragment
of a great state, but remember that
this land is in the most desirable
and fruitful area of the state. Add
to this the 100000 acres held in
lease by Japanese, and it will be
seen that they control some of the
very best land in California"
California law permits the jap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16

Mrs. Read has departed for an extended
visit in Kentucky.
Miss Blanche Leasure is visiting rela-
tives in Rock Island.
Mrs. Lester Crawford is recovering from
recent illness.
Mrs. Pearl Linthicum recently had as
guests Harry Bennett and mother of San
Antonio. Texas. and Mrs Taylor and
daughter of Arkansas.
Mrs. Quinn returned home from a visit
in New York City.
Mrs. James Shannon of Eleventh street
entertained the members and friends of the
Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church
last Wednesday afternoon at her home.
After the devotional exercises and regular
routine Of business and some time spent
nice lunch. A large collection was taken
and it was a very pleasant and profitable
meeting.
The Community council met Wednesday
evening at the school house.
Mrs. Lillian DeBord of Eighth street was
married last Thursday evening to Herbert
Norton. The couple will make their home
in Silvis. Both are well and favorably
known in this vicinity
Mr.. Kulter and family have moved into
the Swanson residence on First avenue
Mrs. william Slower opened her home
last Tuesday afternoon for the entertain
ment of the members OF the Reading and
Crescent Embroidery club. The table and
rooms were very prettily decorated with
late garden flowers. The hours sped
rapidly in contests needleworly and general
sociabiIity. The ladies made plans for
nice luncheon followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16
STLVIS

Members and friends of the Ladies' Aid
society OF the Memorial Methodist church
held their annual picnic at Campbell S
island last Thursday all day. At noon
dinner was spread under the shade of the
trees. Bathing in the Mississippi was the
principal diversion.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist
church have postponed their regular meet
ing for two weeks.
Mrs. wheatcraft and daughter. returned
home from a visit at New York City
with relatives.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Memorial
Methodist church will meet all day in
the church Thursday as there are several
quilts to finish. A picnic dinner will be
served. each one to furnish one article.
Miss Mildred Peterson returned home
from Macomb where she has been attend
ing normal school
Mrs. Corbin is quite i'll.
Mrs. Stritmeyer's fine new residence is
rapidly nearing completion
Word has been received here from
Denver that Mrs. Pearl Lilley is recover
ing her health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16

grafton problem Up to 1907, Jap
anese immigration was unrestrict-
ed. That year over 30.OO02Japan-
csc arrived in the United States, a
heavy increase over the preceding
years.
The year before, San Francisco
had been struggling between the
demands of white citizens for sep
arate public schools for oriN1tals.
and the orientals' strong objections
to such segregation. Japan feared
that the crisis would end in ex-
clusion of all Japanese from Amer
lea, and FASTENED to form a pact
with the United States. By this
agreement she promised not to
send to the United States any more
Iaborers, and to issue passports
only to such persons as govern
ment officials, scientists, students,
scholars, merchants, travellers, and
their wives and children, and the
immediate families of Japanese in
the United States.
For five years thereafter Japan
csc immigration figures dropped to
from 5000 to 5000 year, but since
then around 1900 have been ad-
mitted annually, two or three
thousand of whom are the mail or
der brides. Besides these, other
uncounted Japanese, not eligible
for passports, get over the Mexi-
can border. Senator Phelan states
that when he was in California, so
Japanese were caught in one day
trying to cross the border, and for
80 caught, he believes double that
number evaded capture.
In the last 10 years the Japanese
birth rate, according to Senator
Phelan, in California has risen
from 13S to ALL a year. Last year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16

anese to lease land for three years.
But the Japs are not content to
improve land on such terms. They
obtain a longer hold on it by
forming corporations or by get
ting other persons to sign for them.
Three Japanese came into a law
yer's Office the other day, and one
said: Give me a lease for three
years, and give my cousin here a
lease upon expiration of that time
for three years, and upon expira-
ton of that give my uncle a lease
for three years So the leasing
privilege granted by California is
tantamount almost to ownership
The California legislature con-
siders at every session bills to pro-
hibit leasing of land to Japanese,
and to keep out the picture brides,
but the Japanese have their sup
porters in California, who are in
terested in retaining Japanese la
Dor, and the bills have so far died
after a hot struggle.
Asks Inquiry.
Senator Phelan has requested the
secretary of state to take up with
the Japanese government the mat
ter of the picture brides. Senator
PheIan has also asked California
to call an extra session of the leg
islature to consider the woman
suffrage amendment, and at the
same time take action on the pic
ture bride epidemic. The picture
brides, he states, are the key to
Japanese strength on our western
coast, and under the gentlemen'S
agreement should be barred.
The gentlemen's agreement, so
often referred to in Japanese
American affairs, was the suppos-
ed solution of the japanese immi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16

one-third of the births in Los An
geles county, outside of town. were
Japanese.
Besides advocating state legisla-
ton to tighten alien land laws.
Senator Phelan is in favor of
closer supervision of the Mexican
border, and definite understand
ing with Japan that picture brides
are not eligible for admission to
the United States under the gen.
tlemen's agreement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16

The adjoining map
gives in detail the best
motor routes from the
tri-cities to Chicago and
the lake region of south
ern Wisconsin. All Of the
main highways of north
ern Illinois are charted,
and a good route is shown
leading to the famous
Elgin road race, Aug. %.
The map was prepared by
the National Touring bu-
reau of the B. F. Good
rich Rubber company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16

1t is just fifty years since the
first woman was admitted to the
practice Of law in the United States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
TO REDUCE HARSH
WAR SENTENCES

Unduly harsh sentences imposed on
a number of persons convicted during
the war emergency of violating the
espionage act will be corrected from
time to time through executive Glenn
ency by President Wilson, it was an
nounced yesterday, simultaneously
with the communication Of sentences in
tfty-tWo cases, and complete pardon
in one. AS fast as the Department of
Justice can review the $50 cases still
awaiting examination, recommends
tions for the shortening Of sentences
will be sent to the President.
The sentences of three soldiers, SEN
fenced to death by military courts,
were also committed to imprisonment
In many of the cases. officials Of
the Department of Justice said, pris.
oners had been victims of wartime
passion or prejudice, and had been
given long sentences not common
surate with their offenses. To elm
mate any possible injustice the re-
views were undertaken. Officials ex-
planned. however. that they would
take care not to recommend clemency
for the scores Of persons sgainst
whom there was strong eviden e OF
disloyalty, and whose sentences were
not extreme.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
D. C. B00TLEGGER GETS
TERM IN CORRECTION HOUSE

BALTIMORE, March eleven
months in the house of correction was
the sentence imposed yesterday by
Judge Rose. in the United States
court on Asa 3. Carter, the alleged
Washington bootlegger, who a.
tempted to escape Monday.
Carter made a dash for liberty
while in the custody of Deputy Mar
shall Frank B. Matthews. He was
followed by four shots from the dep
utY's pistol as he rushed down the
stairways from the third floor of the
postoffice building to the main floor
and into Fayette street, where he
fell in the car tracks and Deputy
Matthews caught him.
No action was taken against Carter
because Of his attempted escape. He
was sentenced for procuring Whiskey
for a soldier. to which he pleaded
guilty. He requested to be sent to
the Government prison at Atlanta,
Ga, but the judge told him the law
did not permit IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
NEW LOVE LAW OF REDS
EXPLAINED TO SENATORS

The Russian soviets' position on the
so-calIcd naturalization Of women"
has been misrepresented, Miss Bessie
Beatty, editor of McCaIl's. Magazine,
and former San Francisco newspaper
woman. told members of the Senate
committee investigating bolshevism to-
day.
The famous decree. which those mis-
representing it said was the granting of
wome nto men by the State, was moth
ing more than a separation of the
church and the state by the bolshecik
government, Miss Beatty said. making
church marriages optional and civil
marriages obligatory. Under the Cars
regime the church marriage was obi
gatOry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping youngis to feel
young-to do this you must watch your
liverand observation-disclosures of hav.
ing a sallow complexion - dark rings
under your eyes -pimples-a bilious
look In your face-dull eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctorwiIl tell you ninety
per cent of llsickness comes from in
active bowels and liver.
Dr.. Edwards, q well known physician
IN Ohio, perfected q vegetable COM
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels, which he gave to
his patients for years.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute for calomel, are gentle in their
action yet always effective. They bring
about that exuberance Of spirit that
natural buoyancy which should be en-
joyed byeveTyone, bytoning up the liver
and clearing the system of impurities.
You viii know Dr.. Edwards Olive
Tablets by their olive color. 10c and
per box. All druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
VIRGINIA
SOLON, RESIGNS

Congressman c. c. Carlin, OF Alex
andria, for twelve years a member
of the House from the Eighth VIr-
ginia district, has surprised his
friends both in Alexandria and in
Washington by announcing his resig-
nation. He will not qualify in the
new Congress, but will enter the prac-
tice of law with his son, Capt Charles
Keith Carlin, soon to return from
service with the army overseas.
The resignation Of Congressman
Carlin is a loss to the District Of
Columbia, for he has always stood
for legislation needed by Washing
ton.
The announcement was made at
supper Of the retail merchants
bureau of the Alexandria Chamber Of
Commerce. Mr.. Carlin Indicated that
for reasons OF health and finance he
could not see his way clear to remain
longer in Congress. He will continue
to live in Alexandria. r. Walton
Moore, Of Fairfax county, has an
nounced himself a candidate for Mr..
Carlin's seat. Mr.. Carlin's statement
in part is as follows:
ITO my fellow citizens:
ION March 5, 1919. I wired the gov
ernor OF Virginia as follows:
at hereby notify you that / will
not qualify as a member Of the Sixty
sixth Congress from the Eigth Con-
gressional district OF Virginia, to
which 1 was elected last November.
A vacancy is thus created to be filled
as provided by law
There are many reasons for this
action on my part.
"First-It is impossible for me
longer to retain my health and bear
the physical strain OF the constantly
increasing demands made upon me.
Second desire to return to the
practice OF my profession as a law
yer, where opportunities are at pres
ent open to me which might be closed
by advancing years, and have
reached the conclusion that I owe it
to my family and myself to do so
now. I shall form a cOpartnership
with my son, Capt. Charles Keith
Carlin (who will shortly return from
France), with offices in Washington,
d. c., and Alexandria, Va, and shall
continue to live where 1 have lived
since my BIRTH in the city Of Alex
andria."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
ASK $4,000 FOR DEATH
OF BEER TRUCK VICTIM

The Christian Heurich Brewing
Company was named defendant in a
suit filed yesterday by John c. Rath-
born, administrator of the estate of
Mrs. Hope S. Rathborn for $4,000
damages.
Rathborn, through his attorney,
Harry a. O'TOole, alleges that Mrs.
Rathborn, who was his daughter-in-
law, was struck by an auto truck OF
the brewing company, near Thomas
Circle, August II, last, and died Sep
TENDER IL, as a result of the injuries
received
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
ADVERTISEMENT
Adler-1-ka
Again

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
'Nushekian said he was not {

Inens the CASUALTIES Began.
"Nushekian said he was not COM
ing back alive. The first bullets
were for Lieut.. George Hogan, of
Baltimore. He was cut by shrapnel,
too, but did not die. Then Nushekian
got a machine gun bullet that killed
him.
I'VE were working with the 313th
and 315th Infantry. One of the early
casualties was Private Samuel Fur,
who used to be a barber in the Col
orado building, and who was our
company barber.
German machine guns were then
giving us a lot of trouble, and we
decided to reply to them. Private
WaTfield was shot as he was mount
ing a gun. He was shot through the
right lung. We were standing up
at our work at the time WarfieId
fell. That night we slept in German
trenches.
''On the 2Sth we reached a hill be-
yond Nantillors, beyond our objective.
That hill was a nasty place. H.
fantrymen of the 315th and 313th
were dead, dying and bleeding there
in the rain. Holes were all full CT
mud. In the morning the infantry
went on beyond the hill, leaving us
there. French had tanks they sent
out, but the Germans soon smashed
them. 1t was very hot for US on
that hill, although it gave US a won
derful observation of the fighting. IT
was a perfect target for the Germans.
We were ordered back from the hill
and then were relieved by the First
and Third divisions on September sc
and October l.
Captures Five With Spade.
an one of our advances we left
Private John Graham back to bury
dead. He was busy at that work
when FIVE Germans surrendered to
him. All he had was a spade. With
the spade as a weapon he lined them
up and marched them back. Graham
is from Conshohocken. Pa"
Sergt. Henry Cameron, of the
Forty-second division; Sergt. Oliver
Fairfax, of the First division; Sergt.
George Hood, Sergt. John Cisscl,
Sergt. Evan Taylor. a George Wash
ington medical student, of The 312th
machine gun battalion. are among the
other Washington men who came
book from the officers training school
in France.
All the Washington men will be
sent to Camp Meade in a few days,
and after a few days there will be
discharged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
SENSATION CAUSED
BY JUGo-SLAV NOTE

ROME. March 4 (DelayedJ.-Deputy
Bevione created sensation in the
chamber today when he read secret
Jugo-Slav memorandum addressed to
President Wilson. inviting the Presi-
dent to expeI the Italians from the
redeemed provinces.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
LONDON HEARS U. S. TROOPS
WILL LEAVE RUSSIA SOON
By JEAN KNOTT

LONDON, March 6.-Following the
remark by General Bliss, at Paris, re-
Gently, that It may not be long be-
fore American troops are sent home
from Russia, comes the report from
Y. n. c. A. workers at ArchangeI
that the American soldiers are dan
cling with glee at the persistent re-
port, which is not denied by officers,
that they soon will start home.
This Is taken here to mean that the
American force soon will start for
America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
sHRINERs TO SEE SHOW.

Members OF Almas Temple OF the
Mystic Shrine will attend the Gayety
Theater in a body tonight to witness
a performance of THE Best Show in
Town." as the guests OF Harry JarbOe.
manager Of the theater and a MEM
Der of Almas Temple. This forms a
part of the entertainment planned in
honor of Imperial Potentate Jacoby,
supreme head of the order, during his
visit in Washington. The members
will be under the escort OF Potentate
L. whiting Estes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
ADVERTISEMENT.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THESE DURABLE SOIES
WORN BY Millions

"After giving Ne6lin Soles q thcl.
ough trial, ! would not 60 back 70 TIE
soles ] used to wear even though tie
cost were less. / receive twice Tie
service from shoes with Ne6lin Soles
writes G. p. Jones, of Omaha.
More than 10000. 600 pairs Of Ne6lin
Soles have been put on American Shoes
People were quick to realize the al
vantages Of this cientifcally-made sole
its long wear, its comfort. water
proofness- and its final economy.
Good shoe stores everywhere eel
Ne6lin-soled shoes in many styles fof
men, women, and children.
And any repairman viii re-sole your
worn shoes with Neoln Soles-made
by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Akron, Ohio, who also make Wingfoot
Heels-guaranteed to outWear al
other heels.
ne0linSoles
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
RRoWNLOW wRoNGLY auorEn.

In The Times report of the meeting
of governors and mayors on Tuesday
evening, q. quotation from the speech
Of Col. Robert N. Harper was credited
to Commissioner BrownIow. Mr.,
Brownlow. IN his address, did not dis
euss the question of local suffrage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06

breviation for california from seal
to calf" The change was mals
because OF confusion with the as.
breviation for Colorado.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
Then, the Casualties Began.

our men slept in the midst of that
din. Everybody was cheerful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
aCALIF..n NoT ACAI.,

At the request Of the Postoffice
Department. the geographic board
yesterday changed the official alb
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-06
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-05
MANY MORE SOLDIERS
REACH THE HOMELAND

BOSTON. May 4-Thc transport will
helr1ina with IS officers and 1851 men
on board arrived from Brcst today. On
board were the 120th field artillery.
557th artillery brigade headquarters.
ao+th bakery company and several cas-
uals. With the exception of forty who
arc to be discharged at Camp Dcvcns.
the troops will be. sent to Camps in var
ious parts Of tho United States for de-
mobilization.
New Workers. Return
NEWPORT NEWS. Va, May4-Rrng-
ing approximately 1000 officers and en-
listed men. principally Of tho 53rd Iio-
ncer infantry. formerly the 18th New
York infantry Of Brooklyu), the battle
ship New Hampshire locked today. The
vessel left Brest Aprn %.
Many Discharged
CAMP DIX. WRlGHTSTOWN.N Il. j.,
May 4-Their days Of fighting over,
1,1S3 veterans OF the 111th infantry
were. discharged here TODAY marking the
beginning Of the disintegrauen OF the
2Sth division formerly the Pennsylvania
national guard. Under orders OF Major
General Scott the Pennsylvania men
were discharged as nearly as possible
IN groups according to home localities.
Camp headquarters has announced that
similar plan VIII be followed in de-
mobilisdng the 112fh infantry and the
1O9th machine gun battalion during the
next few days In order that their home
towns may as far as possible carry out
their plans for welcoming celebrations.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-05
Manufacturing For the
AHlinaasin Ireland

mN:May-4-{By tho Assncia.cd
Prras,-rao pCcsTasf, arranged FOR 'hh
vsax 1s,rtTrauk P. WRinh end other re-
rr,n,r,Sa4svez OF the Irish Societies In
d. Us,ffnd ssetos, who arrived here yes
tnrt8ny fro1r Paris includes VISITS 70 b"I-
fnst- Covk 1zsad limerick. On Friday re-
pn.acrtnxiyes from all ireland regard
ieaeL OF paseyS have" boen inp1ts<sto Ineat
do k1scrcGrrs,
Ths nisslon Of tho. Americans " to on
ta4n safe cpnHu cts to- Paris TOR GFofssu>f
howard Dc vaiorn, sinn Bstn mesnbrr OF
Parliament for East Nnyo: Arthur Grit-
<ith- founder of ths Sim Fsin organZa-
ton, and Count F1nnkstt. A3Bh Fsin ttitni-
for North 1toacatsttnon.
Mr.. walsh. said today that he Rad been
informed by Colonel House Tint safe con-
ducts would ba granted hut bef6rh this
YVES dt,ne, tho British preir.isr, David
Lloyd Georges. d1ssired TO consult with
the Anlnrit:ans, Thh PrrmiePs engage
r,Nnta, Mr.. Walsh added, had prevented
tho Interview and therefore the Anhri cstrLs
had cozns u, rrs4andtn inform .thcmselrs
as TO SnA-HEuation,