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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07
LICENSING PLAN
Is OBJECTED To
Tri-City Radio Club Members Dis
cuss Conditions Laid Down
for Reopening Stations.

Members of the Tri-City Radio
club met in their room in the Y. M
C. A. in this city last evening to
discuss the house resolution now
before congress providing for the
licensing of radio stations. This
act provides that all stations must
have licenses from the general gov
eminent before reopening, and ex-
animation Of apparatus is required,
as well al ability to handle a min
imum Of 10 words of five letters
each a minute. Failure to secure
such a license involves a maximum
penalty of $500 fine.
There were IA radio stations In
the three cities before the war. All,
of course, are closed now. Those
interested in radio work are oppos-
ed to the provisions proposed for
licensing stations.
Meetings will be held at 8 O'Clock
each Thursday evening in the room
at the local Y. NJ c. A. in which the
organization has it's headquarters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07
61sIhQdter
At Rrnfman,s RiaItn.

Inside the Lines" a war play
dealing with the German spy sys-
TEN throughout the world, which
scored a sensational stage hit in
New York city, has been pictur-
lied and will be shown Saturday
at Brotman's Rialto theatre.
Lewis s. Stone, the great actor
who played the original leading role
when the play was presented on the
stage, plays the same part on the
screen. AS many of the original
cast as could be secured were OBJ
tanned by World pictures for this
enormous production.
Inside the Lines" scored such a
crashing hit in New York that it
ran for a full season. Afterwards
It was presented in various cities
throughout the country and easily
won the approval and plaudits of
those who were fortunate enough
to see it. 1t is the tale of a Ger
man secret agent who is not a sec
ret agent, but an agent of the Brit
ish government. The Wilhelm
strasse sends the spy. whose num-
Der is 1882, to blow up the fortress
of Gibraltar and the British gram
fleet while it is assembled. In the
course of his adventures through
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07
DISCLAIMERS IN
A CLEAN SWEEP
Rock Island High School Girls
Best Davenport Rivals With
10 Points Advantage.

Rock Island high school easily
defeated Davenport high school In
the girls defamation contest yes
terday. The final score was So to
6S in the locals favor. Three
speakers detained yesterday morn
ing in the Davenport auditorium
and won by the score of 80 to So
The other three speakers met three
of Davenport's representatives in
the local assembly yesterday after
school Rock Island won the af-
ternoon contest by 26 to "a AS the
school having the lowest number of
points wins Rock Island won by the
majority of 10 points.
Miss Helen Moore viii represent
Rock Island in the annual Big
Eight contest which will be held in
Monmouth the latter part of this
month.
Miss Iva Pearce of Augustana
deserves much credit for the SPLEEN
did coaching she gave the girls.
She was largely responsible for
the overwhelming victory.
Following are the local contest
ants and the titles of their read
ings in the morning contest:
Helen Moore-"A Singular Life"
Francis Medill-fA Soldier of the
Empire"
Violet Pascoe-'~rhe Lost Word"
The girls who spoke in the local
assembly were:
Margaret Bahnsen-"A Few Bars
in the Key of G."
Nell ElweIlI~Domm of Claudius
and Cynthia"
Henrietta Dittman-"As the Moon
Rose"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07
LIKES
BAD CASES Of
FIERY ECZEMA

When PosIam takes hold of viru-
lent and stubborn eczema, it soothes
and cools at once, putting a stop to
the skin it feels immeasureabIy
grateful. AS PosIam continues to
penetrate there develops just the
healing process needed ContraS.
the ease of healing with the severity
of the trouble and Poslam's work
seems remarkable indeed. One ounce
of Poslam is worth a pound of ONT
ment less efficient
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories
243 West 47th st, New York City.
Urge your skin to become fresher.
clearer. better by the daily use of
Poslam Soap. medjcated with Pos
lam.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07
TABLETS NEARLY
HAD A KICK BUT
WENT FOR CANDY

Paris.--A Y. M. C. A. secretary
who has Just arrived here tells of
a doughboy who entered one of the
red triangle canteens up in a rest
area which several hundred SOL
diers on their way southwark had
just cleaned out of almost its en-
tire stock. The late conner dug
down into his khakis and produced
a 50-franc note.
What can / buy for this- he
asked.
The tired man in charge Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07
CHOCOLATE EATING
ASTONISHES GREAT
BRITAIN SOLDIERS

London.-The American soldiers
capacity for chocolate is a never,
ending source of wonder TO Brit
ishers, a wonder that has just been
given a new stimulus by contract
the Y NJ c. A. has closed to take
ever a plant and manufacture choc-
oiates-300 tons of chocolates
month. Up TO the present the ~
importation OF chocolates has been
about one hundred and fifty tons
month. Just half the amount the
new factory will produce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07
At the Spencer,

To see Fatty Arbuckle in his
roaring farce comedy, Camping
Out" at the Spencer theatre this
week, where it is attracting large
audiences, is a delight. Fatty new
er has been seen in a more mirth-
provoking role than that of the
neglected husband who fees to the
seashore to get the square meal
which he cannot get in his home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07
FORMER TRAFFIC
OFFICER SEEKING
CITY HALL CHAIR

W. n. Fitzsimmons, for seven
years Rock Island policeman and
for four years traffic officer, is cir
culating his petition as a candidate
for nomination for the office of city
commissioner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07
At the Majestic.

The heavy role in Breed of
Men," William s. Harris newest
Aircraft picture, which is on view
at the Majestic theatre this week,
is played by Bert Sprotte, a talent
ed actor with forceful personality,
who has appeared in many pictures
with the great western star and in
other notable productions. AS the
oily Prentice in this picture he is
highly effective. The support gen
orally is excellent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07

place pointed up at the empty
shelves.
What? No candy, no chocolates,
no gum? Nothin'?"
Wont be for several hours"
said the "Y" man.
The visitor then announced he
would have lone O. them little pa
per boxes up there" which contain
ed menthol tablets for sore throat.
He sat down, opened the packet,
and ate every one of the tablets.
Then, as he picked up his pack and
started to go, he turned to the "Y"
man and remarked:
Them sure are powerful strong,
mister, but they kind OF remind
you of candy"
All the news all the time-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07

South America and which was dis
cussed in every home in the coun-
try, it is said, the thrilling moment
when the woman who has slain for
the sake of her child faces the jury
which is to decide her fate, depicts
a situation to hold the most hard
ened playgoer spellbound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07

Germany he meets an American girl
and a romance eliminates.
During this time the girl thinks
that he is a German agent, but he
later discloses himself as none 9TH
er than Cavendish, the best spy in
the service of the British secret
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07

Hawk theatre tonight. Written and
staged by R. A. Walsh, the brilliant
young director of the Fox forces,
it presents q picture Of timely and
pertinent interest to everyone
Based on the internationally SEN
sational De SaulIes case, which so
shocked the United States and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-07
At the BLACK Hawk.

The struggle of woman for her
child and the lengths to which she
will go for its protection are pic
turized with tremendous dramatic
play, Woman and the Law" which
will be the attraction at the Black
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
CLOSE LOCAL WAR BOARD OFFICE
W. $. Aborn Receives In structions to Discontinue
 Work on April 15.

Willard G. Aborn, in charge of the local office of the War Labor Board, has received instructions from Wash ington to close the Bridgeport office Tuesday, April 15.
 After the office is closed MT. Aborn will stay in Bridgeport on a leave of absence. w. L. Shafer will go to Washington and continue in the same line.
 This apparently indicates the aban- donment of the countrywide experi- ment in which the government in tervened between labor and capital to settle disputes, increase produc- tion and by the use of shop commit tees selected by the workmeD, bring to the attention of the owners any complaints that the men might have.
 It is believed that the lack of funds is the cause of the closing of the local office as there are a number of un- finished matters now pending here, including the appeals taken by cer- tain employees from the construction on put upon the award of the National War Labor Board as to wages.
 The guards and watchmen, appeal ed from the construction which de- nied their right to participate in the back pay, and another group of em- ployes appealed from the decision which denied those back pay, who had not made a written claim for iS before Nov. l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
POLES FEARFUL:
 ABOUT DANzIG
Afraid Conference Will Place It Under Ger
 man Authority.

Washington, April 12.-Disappoint- ment and apprehension of Americans of Polish origin over reports from Paris of a change in the attitude of the Peace Conference toward the pro- posed establishm of a, Polish "cor- ridor'' to the Baltic sea, embracing the port of Danzig, have been con- veyed to President Wilson in a cable gram sent by the National Polish de- paEtme ent of America, headed by John F. Snulski. Polish commissioner to the United States.
 We view with distress" said the message in part, ''the possibility that Polish people in the Danzig region and the country extending from Dan zig gulf through Polish West Prussia may be continued under German authority. If the Peace Conference confirms Prussias title to Danzig the war will have been fought in vain. Germany will have been victorious. Her sway over the east will have been established, her commercial and in dustrial supremacy securely fixed"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
ELIZABETH A. LEONARD.

The funeral of Elizabeth A. Leon- ard was held this morning at 5 o'clock from her late home, 66 Hough avenue, and at o'clock from St Mary's church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. M. J. Traynor, assisted by Rev. T. B. Hanley as deacon and Rev. L. A. Arcese, of Greenpoint, Long Is- land as sub deacon
 Schmidt's mass was sung by the church quartet composed of Mrs. A. J. Sullivan, Joseph Clabby, John J. Kennedy and John Dial. As the body was brought in the quartet sang Thy Will Be Done'; at the offertory Jo- seph CIabby sang an Ave Maria, " and after mass Miss Elizabeth Kelly sang Come Unto Me- as the casket was s.being borne from the church the quartet sang Nearer My God to Thee The bearers were Joseph D. HalIigan, T. Corcoran, Martin Hay den, William A. Red6en, Robert Mo Collough. and John 1addy. The buiral was in St. Michaers cemetery where Father Traynor, assisted by Father Arcese read the committal service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
War Control Board Gives
 Facts About Wire Rates
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 oprationS of the Western Union and declaring that the purpose of the wire board is to make the lowest rate that will maintain the service required by the country, the statement continues:
 In making a rate sufficient to maintain the telegraph service of the country discrimination could not be made between two companies per. forming this service. The fact that the Postal Company could continue to carry on business at the old rates and still earn it's compensation is of practically no significance in con Structing a fair schedule of rates for the country as a whole. Such rates must cover the cost of rendering ser vice to all points, including just com pensation for the property used. The Postal system reaches only a fraction of the points at Wlich telegraph ser vice is rendered and at the points which it does reach it could not carry on half the business offered. Sound public policy dictates a schedule of rates which shall give all the people telegraph service
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
MEN WANTED IN
 U. s. ARRAY FOR FOREIGN SERVICE

Announcement has been made by the United States army recruiting sta ton in this city, that telegraphic in- 'struction have been received from the Adjutant General of the Army, au- thorizing the recruiting of white ap- plicants for service in Panama, Ha- waiian and Philippine departments.
 The branches of service for which acceptances are authorized in each de- partment are as follows:
 Panama-Infantry, Coast Artillery Engineers, Signal Corps and Medical Department.
 Hawaii-Coast Artillery, Engineers Signal Corps, Medical Department and Cavalry.
 hiLippines-Infantfy, Coast Artil- lery, Engineers. Signal Corps and Cav airy, (colored).
 This Is a splendid opportunity fol young men to see foreign service, and all who elect to enlist are assured ot | immediate service in the department they choose.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
German Delegates Will Go to Versailles Early
 Next Week.
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(Continued from Page One.) second, the institution of permanent military control.
 The commission decided to submit the agreement to a plenary session of the Peace Conference shortly but set no definite date.
 Berlin, Friday, April 11-Reports received from Munich today state that an agreement has been reached be- tween the Central Council and the Communists. This Is held to indi- cate that the moderate elements in the Bavarian capital have gained the upper hand.
 The Communists declared their readiness to join the Central Council in an advisory capacity.
 From other parts of Bavaria il is reported that the following of the Soviet republic leaders is dwindling. According to the Lokal AnEieger the Soviet republic regime has been ' 'overthrown in Amherg. Ansbach, In golstadt, F'uerth and the entire up per Palatinate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
BUS OVERTURNS
 NO ONE INJURED

A jitney bus laden with passengers and driven by Thomas Williaman of l64 Thompson street, while proceeding g west on Fairfield aveare in the neigh borhood of Hancock avenue, com pletely overturned about 12 o'clock to- day. The incident is regarded as mir aculous as, although there were 12 people in the bus, no one was in- jured.
 The bus was following close to the rear of a Ford car driven by Adelman Giorgiani of 209 Alice street. The Ford stopped suddenly and, to avoid colliding with the smaller car, the driver of the bus turned out sharply. The quick move caused the but to overturn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
SARAH M BROCIOUS

Sarah M. Precious, wife of Luke g. Brocious of 198 Berkshire avenue, died last night at her home from heart dis ease. She was member of Lincoln circle, Ladies of G. A. R. She Is s'ir- Tved by four daughters. Mrs Philip wolff, Mrs. Louise Porter, Mrs. George F1athers and Mrs William Bentley and by one son, Luther N. BrociOus. Flu neral services will be held at her late home Monday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Rev. Benjamin F. Root,rec- tor of St. PauPs Episcopal church
 will officiate. Burial will be in Lake, view cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
JOHN J. CONNOR

John J. Connor. aged 60, died early this morning at his home, AIS Strat- ford avenue. He was well known resident of this~section, having resid- ed in St. Mary's parish for over 40 years He is survived by his wife, Ellen Connor, by four daughters, Mrs. E. B. TerwIlliger of New York, and Helen, Alice and Julie of this city,and three sons, D. w. Connor of New Brt- tain, and John and James Connor of Bridgeport. Funeral will be held from his late home Monday afternoon at 2:3o. Burial will be in St. MtchaeIs cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Mayor Issues Proclamation
 For Seven Days Clean-Up
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Continued from Page One.) borhood Improvement Campaign eff feet a positive regeneration of our city's physical appearance and eff ciency The Cleanup Campaign proper lasts only week. but the Neighborhood Improvement Cam paign continues through until Sept. l. and I sincerely hope that 1t may become a perennial habit of ours.
 Special details of your participa- ton in this work may be secured by telephoning the Board of Health, Noble TAO.
 Let us through whole-hesrted and intelligent cooperation make this spring and summer of 1919 the hap piest, heaithiest and most beautiful season of our experience.
 Signed this 10th day of April. 1919.
 CLIFFORD B. WILSON, Mayor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
MRS. ELLEN F. HAWKINS.

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Fftzpat- rick Hawkins was largely attended by friends and relatives from her late home, T51 State street. at. S:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock from Sacred Heart church, where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Thomas P. Mooney, assisted by Rev, John A. Sullivan, as deacon. and Dr. R. F. Moore, as Sub-deacon. The floral tributes were many and beauti- ful. The bearers were Harry Quinn, Maurice s. McKenna, Daniel Clifford. Neal Roman, George Benedett and Hugh Murphy. The interment was in St Michaers cemetery. The com
 initial service was read by Father Mooney.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
.GRAPHOPHONE co. PURCHASES LAND?

It is learned upon good authority that the Graphophone Company has made an additional purchase of land fro mthe New York, tNew Haven & Hartford R R. Co.,, the consideration for which is s6o.C0o- This new tract comprises several acres adjoining the property receHIp purchased by the company from the Chatlos Lumber Company and located on Barnum avenue. Local officials of the com pany state that they are not well enough informed with the company's plans to say to just what use the land will be put. One official did intimate, however, that the company contem- plates the Improvement of the East Side plant extensively.
 IL is also learned that the old Yost Typewriter plant on the West Side has finally been acquired by the Graphophone Company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
EMMA A. JOHNSON

Emma A. Johnson, aged ', daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Louis Johnson, of Cut Spring road, Stratford, died yesterday after a short illness, with pneumonia.
 She Is susvived by her parents and three sisters, Gertrude, Edith and Ethel, and by four brothers, Walter, Carl, George and Edward Johnson. Funeral will be held from her late home Monday afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be In Lakeview cemetery. A brother, Oscar l.. Johnson, aged 15, died 8, month ago of the same disease.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
DIED.

McGURTY-A solemn high mass for the repose of the soul of the late Catherine McGurty will be cele- hrated at St. AuEustiue's church Monday morning at o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. U11b$ CONNOR-In this city, Saturday, April 12, 1919. John J. Connor.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 47S Stratford avenue, on Monday. Ap-il 14, at 2:30 o'clock.
 Burial in St. MiChaeFs cem etery. Automobile Cortege. a"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
HERBERT M. FOWLER

Herbert M. Fowler, aged 19, son of Oliver S. and Fannie H. Fowler, died yesterday at his home, 1S1 Whitney avenue. He was in the senior class of the Bridgeport High school and was to have graduated this year. He is survived by his parents and one brother, William Fowler, who is with the A k. F. in France. Funeral services will be held at his late home Monday afternoon at 9 o'clock Bur ial will be in Mountain Grove ceme- 4eTV
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
Permanent Labor
 Organization Will Remedy Industrial Evils.
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 @ No child should be permitted to be employed in industry or commerce before the age of fourteen, in order that every child be assured reasonable opportunities for mental and physical education. Between the years of II and IS, young persons of either sex may be employed at work which is not harmful to their physical de- velopment on condition that their technical or general education is as- sured.
 Every worker has the right to a wage adequate to maintain a reason able standard of life, having regard to the civilization of his time and his country.
 Equal pay should be given to women and men for work of equal value in quantity and quality.
 Limitation is recommended of the hours of work in industry on the basis of hours per day and 4S hours per week, subject to exception in coun- tries in which climatic conditions, imperfect development of industrial organization or other special circum stainces render the industrial effici- ency of the workers substantially diff ferent. The international labor con- ference will recommend a basis ap- proximately equivalent to the above for the adoption of such countries.
 In all matters concering their status as workers. and in social insurance foreign worImen lawfully admitted tc another country, and their families should be insured the same treatment as the nationals of that country. Al states should institute system of in. spection in which women should take part, in order to insure the enforce. ment of the laws and regulations fol the protection of workers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
Coroner to Make Finding in Case of
 Boy Killed by Auto

Owing to the fact that John Me Dowell. the boy who was struck by an automobile on March 26, died last night at St. Vincents hospital, Cor oner Phelan will give a finding on the case next week. The machine which hit the boy was driven by Mrs. Leroy Patchen of Colorado avenue.
 The coroner held an imminent death hearing shortly after the accident. Mrs. Patchen then testified that the boy. who was playing on the side walk. on Main street. suddenly ran out into the street and in front of her car She said 1t was impossible to stop in time to avoid hitting the boy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
OBITUARY
MARIETTA ADAMS.

Marietta Adams, aged s3, widow of Oohn V. Adams died yesterday at Aspetuck, Easton, Conn. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the mortuary chapel of Walker & Banks, 314 Fairfield ave- nue. Rev. William H. Nichols will conduct the services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12

Coblenz, Friday, April 11-(By the Associated Press)-American troops today began guarding German banks in Coblenz and Treves because of re- ports that the strike among bank clerks in unoccupied territory might spread to the occupied zone. The clerks in the American area, however
 continue at work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
DISEASES DECLINE

Washington, April 12-Continued decline in the prevalence of serious diseases among troops at home and abroad is announced by the surgeon general for the week ending April 1. The death rate from disease in the United States dropped from "a per thousand per year to 7.5 and in the overseas forces from seven to five. The majority of the deaths resulted from pneumonia and tuberculosis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
ETHEL K. PITER.

Ethel K. Piter. infant daughter of Aurelius H. and Ethel L. Piter of b11 Newfeld avenue. Funeral will be private.