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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
GERMANY HAS AIR
GIANT 165 FEET
FROM TIP TO TIP

Berlin, Feb. 1S.-By the Asso-
ciated Press If the war had last
ed a few months longer Germany
was prepared to surprise the world
with an enormous airplane. The
new giant of the air, which was
planned by Harold Wolff, an engi-
neer, will have its first trial at
Doberitz within a few days.
The new machine is nearly 165
feet from wing tip to wing tip, and
stands more than % feet high. 1t
has six motors with a total of l 800
horsepower, driving four propel-
lers, two of which are forward
and two aft. Each of the propel-
lers has four blades. Two of the
motors, it is said, can stop stimuli
taneously without affecting any of
the propellers or having any re-
suit except to reduce the speed of
the airplane.
Apart from its dimensions and
power the new airplane is not only
equipped with devices enabling the
pilots to know at all times their al
titude and angle of elevation. but
also with devices to tell the abso-
lule DIS wei DIS relative ulTeCLlOA
which, it is believed, will make fly
ing possible on the darkest night
and in the thickest fog. The device
for determining the absolute di-
rection consists of an instrument
adapted to receiving messages from
various wireless stations and cap
able of such adjustment that a mes
sage from any particular station
can be heard only when the device
is turned in that direction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
CARMEN PLANS
GIVEN APPROVAL
Legislation Drawn to Aid Return
ing Soldiers and Unemployed .
Endorsed by Mayor.
SHORTER DAY LAW IS ASKED
Would Stop Immigration Until AZ
ter RecOnstructlon Period
Ask Funds for Lads.

Enforcement Of legislation drawn
to benefit returning soldiers and
sailors and the unemployed wal
workers was given by Mayor VIII
liam McConochie today.
The proposed legislation was
submitted TO Mayor McConochie by
Tri-City lodge No. PA, Brother
hood of Railway Carmen of Ameri-
ca, and in the communication the
endorsement and approval OF the
mayor was requested.
Problems arising from the recon-
struction period now being faced
in the country are set forth as oc-
casion for the drawing up of the
Legislation.
The communication, signed by
the secretary OF the Garments body,
as sent to Mayor McConochie fol-
lows:
"In compliance with instructions
from the membership Of the Tri-
City lodge No. 274, Brotherhood OF
Railway Carmen of America, l am
writing the mayors OF the cities and
towns in this locality, outlining
what we consider necessary legis-
lation TO successfully meet the re-
construction period we are now en-
tering.
Present indications are that
during the next few months unem-
ployment will reach such a critical
state that it will entail much suf-
fering among the unemployed. The
critical conditions we are now fac
ing can be in part averted if con-
gress will enact legislation that
will provide temporary work for
the returned soldiers and sailors
and others unemployed.
Generally speaking, it is the
history of congress that no legis-
lation is passed unless insistent
demand is made by constituents OF
senators and representatives May
we not ask and receive your hearty
approval Of the appended recon-
mended legislation:
appropriate funds to complete
all public Improvements authoriz-
ed by congress, which have been
postponed because or the war.
(This would apply to Rock Island0
Prohibit immigration to this
country until the soldiers and sail
ors with the war workers have Sc
cured sustaining employment
provide a monthly salary for
the discharged soldiers and sailors
equal to the amount received while
in service. to be continued for a
period not to exceed u months. If
suitable employment is not secured
within that time.
Appropriate a sufficient sum CT
money to purchase land that can
be drained, irrigated or stumped
and develop government-owned
land in the same manner, this land
TO be sold to soldiers, sailors. war
workers and others on longtime
payments, and to provide means
whereby loans can be made to each
purchaser to erect buildings, buy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
PREPARE TO PUT
UP CASH BONDS;
RELEASE ASKED

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kendall and
Richard Rico. held In Davenport
for extorting $500 from f. A. Hor-
rigan. Davenport undertaken, by the
use OF the badger game" probably
vii provide bonds and gain their
release in the next few days.
Attorney r. V. Western has been
retained by the trio. He said he
had wired Kendall's father, who
lives in Pitwood, Ill. and that the
elder Kendall would be in Daven-
port in a few days.
The trio was given a preliminary
hearing IN police court today on Il
charge OF making threats to ex-
tort"
Kendall, his wife and Rico still
hold to their original stories in at
tempting to shift the blame for the
whole matter onto Mr.. Horrigan.
Their claim, however. is given no
Credence by the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
WORRIES AS NO
LETTERS ARRIVE
Private Joseph GOetz without Word
From Home Although Con-
fined to Base Hospital.

Private Joseph Goetz. brother of
Mrs. A. B. Potts, 7O5 Ninth avenue,
received his last letter from his
sister and home on Sept Is. 1918.
He has received none since and is
wondering why. He says so in his
letters.
Since the day when the last let
ter arrived from home, Private
GOetz suffered from the effects of
the German gas has been confined
in a hospital and has anxiOusly
awaited word from home. Letters
were sent to him. They were mail
ed regularly, but never reached
him.
Several days ago Mrs. Potts was
advised by the war department that
her brother had been gassed, de-
Gree undetermined, on Oct. 16. 1918.
Letters from her brother told of
him being gassed ami his recovery
before the war department did.
The case is only one Of hundreds
where soldiers have not received
their mail from home.
His recent letters home indicate
that he has been greatly worried
over the condition of his folks and
wonders why they do not write Be
sides suffering from the effects of
the Huns poison vapOrs, he has
been forced to remain continually
in doubt as to the condition of his
relatives in the United States.
Frank A. GoetZ. who enlisted for
duty in the spruce division at Van
couver, Wash, in February Of last
year, has been discharged and is
making his home with his sister,
Mrs. NJ. GUILTY. 7O7 Ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
DISCRETION CAUSE
OF THREE FILING
BILLS FOR DECREE

Alleging that Adam Wells desert
ed her, Ethel Wells has filed a bill
for divorce, naming him as the de-
fendant, in circuit, 1t is set forth
that the couple was married Feb.
10. 1914, and lived together until
Dec. IS, 1915. Adultery is also a
part of the grounds upon which the
decree IS petitioned. One child. Eu-
nice. aged 4, was born 10 the unson,
custody Of whom is asked by the
complainant.
Katherine Gerischer alleges that
Walter W. Gerischer deserted her
without reason or cause only a few
months after they were married.
He left here on March 10, 1915, the
bill sets forth while they were mar
ried Nov. 5. 1914. There is an In
FAINT son, custody of whom is asked
by the complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
DRIVE FOR new
MEMBERS NEAR
Directors Of Rock Island County
Agricultural League Decide
On Campaign.
TO DOUBLE PRESENT ROsTE
Meeting to Perfect Plans Set for
Saturday AfternOOn-Part
State Wide Move

It has been definitely decided
that a membership Campaigr f."
the Rock Island County Agric ll9r
raj league will be launched IL the
near future.
This decision was reached at p
meeting of the directors OF III
league which was held at the LaaE
Island club. Palmer r. EdE6r-l#r
county farm advisor, preside
the assembly which afte~ dim
adjourned to the agents office sc
the courthouse.
The new membership drive VIII
be undertaken as a part Of sta-s
wide movement in this dirclio.
the goal OF which move is t. o.
ganize Illinois farmers.
It was decided at this session 70
call a meeting OF the general mem
bership of the agricultural league
for next Saturday afternoon st +
O'Clock at the courthouse. There
will be a speaker from outsia 13
the county to address the ga her.
ing, but discussion Of ways ami
means for doubling the present
league membership win occupE the
principal place at the meeting.
Present total membership o tls
league is AS in this county, white
there are approximately 1000
farmers, according to County
Agent Edgerton. The aim in this
county will be to double the pres
ent membership
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18

Rock Island lodge, No. IS, Odd
Fellows, opened a membership
campaign at its meeting held las
night The campaign is to con-
tinue until April when it is ex-
pected that large class will be
ready for initiation. Business was
transacted, and the remainder of
the evening vas spent in practic-
ing initiatorv drill work.
At a meeting held last night a
committee was appointed to ar
range for the annual banquet of
Rock Island lodge No. 98O Elks.
which is to be held Feb. 26, at the
club rooms. Reports were read by
the delegates to the convention
held Feb. 3, in Bloomington. Plans
were also made for the annual
election of officers which IS TO be
held at the next meeting, March g.
At this time the district deputy.
w. II. Crum, will visit the local
lodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF
PARTNERSHIP.

The copartnership firm of Mans
field, Ward & Co, consisting of H
A Mansfield and Dan Ward, Jr.,
conducting a brokerage establish
ment at 400 Best building. in the
city of Rock Island, Ill, has this
day been dissolved. Public notice
is therefore hereby given that said
Dan Ward, Jr., has retired from the
said copartnership, and that the
business hereafter will be contin-
ued by Fl. A Mansfield. That said
II. 4. Mansfield assumes all out
standing obligations OF said CO.
partnership and is authorized to
receive all indebtedness due said
copartnership.
Dated this 18th day OF February,
A. D. 1919.
DAN WARD, JR.
II. A. MANSFIELD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18

necessary machinery and seed
which will enable him to raise the
first crops.
Shorter Days.
The etght-hour day, to promote
the economic and social well be-
ing of the toiling masses. The
days working time should be lin
tied to not more than eight hours
with overtime prohibited except
under the most extraordinary
emergencies. The week working
time should be limited to not more
than five and one-half days"
The communication also requests
or the mayor that he support gov
eminent ownership of railroads or
their control.
Mayor Approves.
approve of the propositions
set forth by the carmen" Mayor
McConochie said Some of them,
such as the eight-hour day plan
and the A hours a week schedule
as the city has had for years, I
most especially recommend, be
cause it will prove a benefit to the
returning lads. Shorter hours mean
more work for others and the plan
should be enforced nationally.
While material is high and we
hope it will come down, we are go
ing to do all the work contracted
for which was delayed on account
OF the war. We are arranging for
more city improvement work, es-
sentially necessary to be done dur
ing the coming summer.
Il am heartily in favor OF the
United States starting national i'm
provements wherever possible, and
especially ! am in favor of the
United States government giving
each soldier who went into service,
whether he went overseas or not,
the salary as mentioned in the pro-
posed legislation.
"The government called. The
boys answered. They left friends,
families and jobs, depriving them
selves OF all the comforts of life.
They endangered their lives IN the
battlef1elds.
Wants Something Done.
Nov they are coming home.
with all industries paralyzed and
no Jobs in sight. After the Civil
war it was different Times were
good. There was a surplus of jobs.
Today it is just the opposite. No
one can predict what the future
will bring, and so it is up TO the
people to start something. The
legislation mentioned by the rail
road lodge members has my hearty
approval throughout, and 1 surely
hope that something can be done to
help in every way the returniE G
lads.
Il heartily approve of govern
ment control of railroads which is
going through as a test"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
QUIZ OF
: 18Th LOSS TO
NEW CONGRESS-
Investigation of Kansas Divisions
Deaths IL Postponed Until
Next Session.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-CangFes-
SIGNAL investigation of iesses among
Kansas and Missouri troops of the
tiiFty-fifth division in the AFgenRe
fighting, which Governor Allen of
Kansas, charged were uaneeessar-
lily heavy because of jReffieieney
and lack of artillery, will go over
until the next session of congress,
Governor Allen completed the
presentation of his request for an
inquiry to the house rules commit
tee today and the committee ia ex-
ecHtiVe session decided that the
time was toe short to permit Il
comprehensive inquiry at this ses-
sion. Chairman P6u said a general
inquiry into the whole conduct of
the war pFababiy would be ordered
~ the next congress-.
More letters and reports of off
GERS and msR overseas were sub
mitted today by Governor Allen of
Kansas TO the house rules commit
tee, which is considering the pro-
posal to investigate losses of the
Kansas and hisseuFi troops of the
ThiTty-fifth division in the battle
Of the AFgeHne.
Governor Allen declared there
had been needless sacrifice of AM
eriCan soldiers during the seventy
two hours, before the signing of the
armistice.
'Of course, it is a we'll kHeWn
fact that the fighting continued up
te II e'eiaGk of November H." said
the geFeFaaF. 1T seemed that they
were eager te get as close to Ger
many as possible. But everyone
knew when the ~ hours was given
Germany fer the signing the aFmis-
tice that the terms would be ae-
eepted, That then there was a need
less sacrifice of life.
fFhe Germans were retFeating
under fire, but their fire was very
and in very deadly FASH
ion"
aoFeFRs# Alien said the British
and French armies also were adj
vaReiRg at the same time, In re-
ply to a question, he said, it had
been stated that American losses
we're greater than these of the al
lied armies, but that he was unable
10 say whether this was true.
The governor also appeared be-
fore the senate military affairs
committee and repeated in part his
statement of yesterday regarding
the ThiFty=fifth division,
'What is the purpose of these
disclosures? We won the fight didn't
We?" asked Senator Kirby of Ar
kansas, Democrat, interTupting the
governor.
The purpose is to find out why
all this ordnance that we paid for
did not arrive in time" he replied.
We won the battle. but we won 1t
with q terrible loss"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
FORCES IN RUSSIA
HOME BEFORE JUNE

Continued From Page One)
reasons for 1t be communicated to
the military committees of the SEN
ate and house for their informa-
ton,
In addition TO the foregoing,
General Bliss tells me that the
British government is sending q
<6rce of about e,400 men to Muir
nansk and that they have request
ed the cooperation of the presiden
to the extent of two companies
tabout 500l of railway troops above
referred to,
THE desire fer the railway
troops is based upon the fact that
supplies and reinfoFeements for
ATChangei during the winter have
10 go by railroad south from Muir
mansk ts q point near the south
BTn extreme of the White sea and
that the operation of this railroad
is believed by the British to be abb
soIuteiy necessary to guarantee the
prompt movement of reinforce
ments and supplies to Archangel
and the troops south of ArCLangel.
M Apprehension Felt.
General Bliss also informs me
that tbs british military autheri-
ties do rot feel any apprehension
as to tle military situation at Arch
angel
After -e8fing 5fr Bakers letter.
Johnson issued this state
meut-
Wen on December Il last we
commenced the agitation for the re-
tuT-, of our troops in Russia for
the sole purpose OF saving the lives
of American boys there we had lit
tie sympathy and less support.
After more than two months OF
absolute silence on the part OF the
government and denial of infOTma-
tiou Of any sort either to congress
or to the people comes today's COM
muniCation. the first OF its kind to
the military authorities, that our
soldiers would be returned. The
stranEcHess OF this communication
does not detTaCt from my very
great qualification.
When the subject was first
broa ched I'm December. 5000 AmerI-
can boys apparently had been ADAM
loned and forgotten by their gov
ernment- They were making a val
liant stand against overwhelming
odds in all of the severity OF an
arctic winter, suffering untold pri-
walton and hardship and fighting a
war which had never been sane
toned or declared by the Ameri-
can people.
Shows InvasiOnists erred.
Tho government either would
not or could not tell its policy or
The activities OF our soldiers, or
why they were killing and being
killed. We are yet IN total ignor-
ance, but It IS significant that the
LeTer today, foreshadowing the
Carly withdrawal OF our troops,
-onciusiveIy demonstrates the ut
Ter lack OF foundation Of every
statement made by those who haze
sought to excuse this unjLstifabie
invasion.
Finally, IN England a righteous
public opinion compelled an al
Grafton OF England's course and
a0w apparently the course Of
America is changed.
I'VE cannot make whole again
The manned nor bring back the
lear ones who have been killed in
defiance OF the law and IN viola
ion of the constitution in this
miserable misadyenture in Russia,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
Due to Johnson, Says BOrah-

Senator Borah of Idaho, Repub-
lican, issued a statement declar-
ing that to Senator Johnson was
due the credit for the change OF
policy regarding Russia made b.
the American government
Military officials made ii clear
the arrival of the additional Amer
lean and British soldiers will not
solve the difficulties in north Rus
STA. The goods sent to Murmansk,
which has open water the year
around, can reach frozen Archang-
Ell only after being sent over the
railroad, which must be repaired
and freighted 100 miles overland.
If this aid was sent. 1t is pointed
out. the men could not sail from
Archangel until late IN Jnue. By
repairing the rail line and build
ing better roads over the 100 mile
gap IL is thought the American and
British troops can depart from the
Murmansk district about May Is.
Wanted 5OO,0O0 L. :. Army.
With the announcement the
American forces are to leave Rus
STA it was disclosed for the first
time that for seven months Great
Britain and. France combined in
urging that @ force of 100000
American soldiers be seGt to ere
ate 4 line on the Ural mountains.
this line to be Joined by a north
ern line to be run from Archangel.
II was also disclosed that when
the British and American forces
reached Arehangel much Of tho
supplies they had been sent to
guard had already been seized by
Russians. A great part of these
supplies got to Germany, but much
of them were sent to Siberia, The
only supplies which the Americans
have been calld upon to protect
are q number OF stacks OF lum-
Der,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
LEAVE ALL YOUR
SKIN TROUBLES
TO POSLAM

Get things done" in the quickest.
most efficient way That's the demand
Of today. Because PoSIam is $50 we'll
able to combat skin troubles. goes
start. and finishes what it begins, i
should ne first aid TO any sufferer
from eczema. Itching stops: Iurrv
skin is Southed and Cumforted. PM
pies. Tashes. scalp-sCaIe and minor
troubles usually need few applica-
tiOns. Here is quality-cOncentra
ted.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency I.abOra tories.
243 West Attn St. New York city.
And Poslam Soap, being modicated
with Poslam. viii benefit your skin
while used daily for toilet and bath.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
MAT EXHIBITION
is PLANNED FOR
K. OF G.. MEETING

Armour cement is made that
John J. Haley of Elgin has been
secured to wrestle before mem
bers of the knights of Columbus
following their regular meeting at
the lodge rooms tonight. Haley
performed long and cred.tably at
the X. of c. huts at Fort Sam
Houston, Texas. before being mus
tered out of the army. He will
meet on the mat Pug Sea, les. who
halls Chicago as his bail. wick.
The London county council main
tains classes for the proper train
ing of women as mattresses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
NAMED DINER CHIEF.

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-The Illinois
Central railroad today announced
the appointment of c. B. Dugan as
superintendent OF dining car ser
vice for its entire system. He sue
ceeds W. C. Francis, deceased, and
will have his headquarters in Chi
CagO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
IF MANS UMPORTANT POST.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Trans-
formed in a few weeks from a quiet
provincial town to the American
embarkation centers. lie Mans was
described in a dispatch received to-
day by the American Red Cross as
one of the most important military
points in France. The surrounding
country has been divided into
areas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
Only One GRrnmn Oninine.

To get the genuine. cal for full
name LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN-
me Tablets. Look for signature
of f. W. GROVE. Cures a Cold in
One Day. 3Oc.-(AdvD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
Licensed to Wed

Edward L. Keyport :. Rock IslanI
Cecilia B. VOgele -. Rock Island
Hans A. Peterson ..Ormsby, Mimi
Bertha Petersen -. CaIamus, Iowa
Frank Emery Lundgren ..
........ Rock Island
Mrs. May Savage -. Rock Island
Charles 0. Clemence. East Moline
Mrs. Eba Johnston, St. Louis, Mo.
James F. Howell 800. Wasco, Ore
LeOna BickeI ........ Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18

but, thank God, the American boys
who are yet alive are TO be re-
turned to us"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20
Big oil Merger Takes
place at Fort worth

The merger ~ ne Glnd. uua con-
pHuy tho luvluDibIo ON company In'
the Montru-r on Ncruiug com
pRny into IN" InNinothl' pll corpora
ton which was formerly IuH H.
ana Dit Rcfnlug corporation b. dul
of the largest oil iriu~lr'lunH lh'I
has taken place 10 for' Worm
The lurnclhlc bl corporation r
chartered under the laws Of NlrHinI,
with capital stock ot $50 .0u0 600 of
which more than t1oagp0.uUu un.
been paid In and an ~ a. uH'y Ht'
SCribrd
The officers Of Ia" new corpora
tion Will hc the same nv ih' uffi.'Hs
Of the Louisiana on E'fiuIuE uutput
alton. and ~Ir u1 follows
T. Il Hn'cIff proHd"uI john u
ShcIfcr. vice president John AdtuH
treasurer. e. T. Mldrn 10. roDr"lug.
The new corporation uwug l'-H-' t
on So. 600 acres ~ land in Texas pkl.
humn ana Louisiana. of which 1.Oou
acres are IN proven VrritUrN ! ~
company now has an approximate
daily production OF about 1000 hI,
r-ls duily. wltN eighteen wells dr.N
ing and a number ~ locations mndr
Fprt worth ligurd.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20

east Of ll-12-l3. Is drilling at 500
feet
Wallace and others m the soutn-
east ~ northwest OF southwest oil
3i-l2-l2. is drilling at 800 feet
r. X Black No. ? In the soltn-
east OF southwest OF 34-la-l2. Is on
top Of the l,i00-foot sane.
A-to-Z ON company has made a
location in the southwest OF south
west Of northwest Of ll-l,-l5,
- 6. Wise IN the northeast o.
southwest OF 24-lt-l2. has made II
location.
OR. & Il. has made a location
In the northeast " southwest OF
6-ll-l3