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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-08

are utterly helpless until the slow
moving machinery Of the War Risk
Bureau reaches their cases
Figures from the New York Office Of
the Education Board are said to indi-
cate that since September 10. 1918
when the Office was first established
1886 discharged disabled soldiers
have been interviewed. SGT Of whom
have been approved for training, but
only 356 actually placed in the schools
More than $40 Of the men have found
positions for themselves, and the re.
naming i1,757 heroes are either wait.
ing for their cases to receive attention
from the War Risk Insurance Bureau
or waiting for the Vocationa Educa.
ton Bureau to assist them in finding
positions.
q d o
Spiggoty English
The Bureau Of Mines, in its last
monthly statement brings out the
startling fact that the inability To
read and understand English places
the foreign born in danger Of his life.
Director Manning concludes his report
with the statement that had the Eng
disappearing American rate for fatal
tiles and injuries been maintained
there would have been saving Of
TIC fatalities and 900 very serious in
juries, strong argument for Ameri-
canization and education of the min
err" Wherein the Bureau of Mines is
right but has not gone far enough in
its argument Not only will it be
necessary for the preservation of flu
ture American business and industry
to Americanize its foreign-born ele-
ment and institute compulsory educa-
ton but also to dispense with such a
large proportion of foreign language
courses in our schools and colleges.
"What is sauce for the goose is sauce
for the gander." How many of the
big business men of the
United States who have branched out
into foreign countries have been stu
dents Of the languages The English
language has proved adequate in prac-
tically every case. Better that the
Bureau of Education spend its time
placing practical courses in our
schools, courses which will fit the men
and women of tomorrow for places in
The world in which they can earn a
sufficient living than to force down
their threats languages, which after
they have been mastered, are cast
aside, never to be used. Americanize
our foreign born! Americanize our
American born! There is no better
way to stamp out Bolshevism for the
future. True Americans are not sung
10 sleep by anarchistic symphonies.
1t is those who suffer in ignorance of
he true principles of free govern
nent, a republic, by, for and of the
people, who fall into the snare of the
radicals. Il
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-08

For dyspepsia, our national ailmcnt,
use Burdock Blood Bitters. Recon-
mended for strengthening digestion,
purifying the blood: At all drug stores.
$i.25 a bottle adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-08
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-08
Maker and Breaker

President Wilson's insistence that
Fiume shall not become Italian terri
tory is violation Of one Of his Four
teen Points which declared that the
inhabitants of a country should de-
termine its nationality or national af-
filiations. The President is still insist
ing upon his Fourteen Points but dis
regarding them himself whenever he
finds it convenient.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-08

"THE COMEBACK" SAYS
What soldiers themselves think of
men who use army uniforms for
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-08

nihcancc To the old expression sour
friend the enemy
600
Worth . Trial
There will be great difference OF
opinion regarding the advisability Of
the proposed adoption Of trial by jury
in the administration Of military jus
tice. The plan. IL adopted, would be a
startling departure from practices in
force the world over, and yet, in =
democracy like this, II might work
with entire satisfaction. Certainly il
would create among the soldiers q
feeling Of responsibility for the con-
duct Of those among them who might
tend TO lawlessness. There would un-
doubtedly be some instances in which
q jury composed Of soldiers would
acquit one guilty Of minor offensc.
Instances of this kind would be rare,
however. In general, jury of SOL
diers would appreciate the fact that
their own safety and the promotion Of
efficiency in the army require their
holding their fellow soldiers to strict
accountability for any lapses or in
fringement Of military discipline. The
experiment would at least be worth
trying.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-08
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Not lit for Tat

None Of the other Allied nations has
recognized the present Mexican gov
eminent. The United States has. The
Allied governments are willing to rec
ognize the Monroe Doctrine. Mexico
is not. This situation gives new sig
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-08
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Who Controls?

Cabled reports to the effect that
President Wilson intends to keep back
American supplies and starve the
Italians into submission, added to the
numerous reports we have received
that Wilson is playing a mo limit"
game at the peace table with the pub
lie purse of America, leads us again to
ask, Who controls the public purse
and the national resources, Wilson or
Congress Read the Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

ming, Nov. IA. Mrs. Fleming is the
president Of the Parent-Teachers'
association of Illinois.
There will be a short program
in connection with the address by
the visitor, to be given by repre-
sentatives of the II associations
here. Refreshments will be served
and an informal reception will be
held following Mrs. F1eming's talk.
Mrs. Ray Reddig is in charge Of
the refreshment committee which is
composed Of representatives for
each association.
There are between 500 and 600
members in the association of Rock
Island, and each association is do
ing splendid work. Each is asso-
ciated with the state and national
associations. The activities have
been extensive. Some of the schools
have splendidly equipped play
grounds as q result Of the efforts
Of the parents and teachers. 9th
ers have pianos In the schools. One
of the associations this year. has
decided to furnish electric clocks
for all the rooms In the building.
All Of the organizations bought
Liberty bonds and War Savings
stamps, and some supported French
war orphans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10
GRIP, INFLUENZA
Eamlln's Wizard on q Reliable,
AAtiseptlc Preventative.

During influenza epidemics spray
the nose and throat several times
. day With one part Wizard OIL and
two parts water, using an atomixer.
II you haven't an atomixer, gargl6
the throat and snuff the mixture up
the nose. This treatment sets up
an antiseptic wall Of defense
against Flu" germs.
Chest colds and sore throat lead
TO grip. Stop them ut once with
Wizard Oil before they can develop
into dangerous influenza.
Get 1t from druggists for soc. II
not satisfied. return the bottle and
get your money back. ~
Ever constipated or have sick
headache? Just try Wizard Liver
WhiDs,. leasant little pink pulls, 3o6
u druggists. Guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

ITALIAN FORCES CLASH,
Belgrade, Nov. 10. - Casualties
were suffered by both sides in q
clash between Italian government
forces and Gabrielle d'AnnunEio's
tYonna
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10
Roth.Lau Engagement.
Social Announcements.

The semi-annual tea or the
Daughters Of the Comenant of the
First Methodist church will be held
at $3.50 this evening at the home
Of Mrs. T. D. Moberg, 715 Twenty
second street.
Margaret Giles circle Of the
Kings Daughters will meet We'd
nesday afternoon at 2::30 at the
home Of Mrs. Will Bertelson, Sew
enteenth street and Twentieth ave-
nue.. Members are asked to bring
their articles for the sale at this
meeting.
The woman's home missionary
society Of the Spencer Memorial
Methodist church will meet at2:30
Tuesday afternoon at the parson-
age.
Mrs. H. s. Bollman 1t her homo,
1907 Thirty-fifth street. will enter
tain the members Of Trinity guild
at 2::30 Wednesday afternoon.
The Kingsbury W. C. T. U. will
meet tomorrow afternoon 1T the
homo Of Mrs. Harold Arndt, 1881
Fifteenth street.
Hawthorne P. T. A. will meet 1t
8 o'clock Tuesday afternoon 1t the
school. All the members are asked
to attend. as there II important
business to be transacted. and q
good program will be given BY
Mrs. Faye Hough Mccarthy.
The Plattedeutschen - Schwest-
ern are to sponsor . card party
Thursday afternoon at $3.50 q
Maths hall. to which friends are
invited. The games Of 500 will be
played.
Ladies' Of the G. A, r. will meet
tomorrow afternoon ut the home Of
Mrs. Iowa Nichols. SO Twelfth
street. ALI the members are asked
to be present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

Mr. and Mrs Besein Of 1924 Fifth married 80
celebrate
the affair both Friday Sunday Mrs Besen
been residents of Rock Island for 40 years.
Friday evening the teachers pupils Of the Audubon school
where Mr. Besn employed ano called extended congra
uaons the bride and Of 50 The affair
pee surprise Mr. Mrs Bsen After informal evening
presented with Of SGT in gold by the company
feature of the the reading written for the
occasion by Miss Catherine Haube pupils the school
which follows: A. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10


Listen my children and you shall hear,
OF the ringing Of bells in by-gone year.
On the eighth of November in sixty-nne,
wedding took place one day SO fine,
And We celebrate that wedding here this year.
He said to friend, II want that girl
By hook c. crook, I'll have my pearl"
So he courted long and he courted fast
Until he had won his sweet girl at last.
Then away they hurried through the busy crowd
And merry rang the bells SO loud
Justice Mapes was the one they wanted to see,
And he very soon filled their hearts with glee
For he tied the knot that made them one
And happier task he never had done. =
Fifty short years they have travelled together,
In sunshine and showers, and all kinds of weather
Loving, honoring. and obeying
Each the others love outweighing. =,
So gather today with love untold
To bring to them this gift of gold
Mr. adm TN fr1v A. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10
KenneAy.Day wedding.

A quiet home wedding ceremony
of Saturday evening took place at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John D.
Day, 1O45 Twenty-second street,
when their daughter, Miss Marie,
became the bride of John Kennedy
of Minneapolis. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Samuel Van
Pelt, pastor Of the First Methodist
church.
The home decorations were in
ferns and roses. The bridal couple
was unattended, the bride wearing
a pretty gown Of blue silk and
carrying an arm bouquet Of Amer
ican Beauty roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy left during
the evening on q short trip through
Minnesota, and they will be at home
to their friends after Nov. II, at
the brides homo for the present.
Mr.. Kennedy Is connected with the
Consumers Service Station COM
pany, in which the brides father
is also connected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

1V14 rOuELoeutu-auU-d- Street,
and an unnamed class at the homo
Of Mrs. N. ]. Mapel, 92S Forty-fifth
streets.
Tn.City Pan Hellenic to Meet.
The Tri-City Pan Hellenic asso-
citation will meet Saturday at .
1880 luncheon at the Commercial
club, Davenport. Members expect
ing to attend are asked to make
reservations before Thursday noon.
ROth.Lau Engagement.
Announcement is made Of the en-
gagement and approaching mar
riage of Miss Cora Marie Lau.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lau, 1927 Main street, Davenport.
to Walter s. Roth, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Roth Of 90S Fourth
avenue. No date has as yet been
set for the nuptials.
Mr.. Roth, who was a lieutenant
in the army. was overseas for two
years, returning to this country in
July. He was in the 26th infantry
and later transferred. to the intel
ligence department while in Paris.
The new home will be in Rock Is
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10
Bfble Class Meetings.

Several bible classes which were
recently organized met this week.
These classes are outgrowths Of
the prayer services and bible
classes conducted during the Sun
day campaign hofe. U-Kum class
ID to meet ct O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon with Mrs. G. Larson. SIS
Thirty-sixth street, and the follow
ing meet tomorrow evening: The
Grace SAKE class ct the home of
Mrs. Thomas Bollman. 6S6 Twenty
first avenue; the Long View class
at the home Of Mrs. F. A. DOMAIN.
1909 Fourteenth-and-a-half street:
the United Workers class at the
home Of Mr.. A. Nelson, .5403 Four
teenth avenue; the Deborah class
at the home Of DR.. J. H. Gibson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

FROM children
and friends Of Audubon school. -
Three daughters their
the grandchildren the
the Besen home Henry Besen brother
and his three children Mrs Loue City,
Miss Henrietta Besen and Henry Beselin ouoown
yesterday.
were married 1869 in Moline Mrs. Besen
before her marriage
Moline and the
There three daughters Mrs John Fumer Of
Rockingham
Emil Bese all of this city, grandchildren Mildred
n Fred Beseln Bentema Dorothy Walter
tema.
Just about Mr. Besn employed by
Rock Island board Of education the no
employed Washington
Washington
the Audubon building His faithful
respect of all who with him. Mr. and Mrs Beseln
were the recipients OF many beautiful gifts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

The woman who has to carefully
count her pennies will find here winter
coats that are new, and smart style,
and that will render a full measure Of
service at very moderate prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

State p. q. A. Head T. 0peak.
Rock Island people interested in
the work being done BY the Parent
Teachers association Of the coun-
try. and especially Of this state
viii be interested in the talk to be
given BY Mrs. Harry Fleming Of
Bloomington, ut an open meeting Of
the association Of Rock Island at
the high school building Friday eve
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

Spencer Memorial NeEAeGist- =
The, womaab home missionary So
ciet5 Will meet tomorrow Afternoon
at the parsonage, I'll Forty-third
street. Wednesday evening the
mid-week services will be held aud
Thursday evening there will be a
get-together meeting Of the young
people Of the church at the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

COATS OF IDEAL WARMTH
AND SHARPNESS
Purses

The woman who has unlimited means
at her disposal will be interested in the
many distinctive, exclusive models Of
the finest qualities Of scarce wooden and
of beautiful fur-fabrics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

Trinity EpiscopaLThe Girls
Friendly society meets at 1880 this
evening in the parish house. and Mt
1880 tomorrow evening the Boy
Scouts have a meeting. At s o'clock
the Teachers Training class
meets at the. rectory, Trinity guild
meets at 2:3O Wednesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. H. 8. Bollman,
1907 Thirty-hfth street. The choir
will hold a researsal at 1880 Thurs
day evening. Morning prayer and
litany at 10 o'clock Friday morning,
in the chapel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10

Memorial Christ1an-Wednesday
evening at 1880 there will be q
gospel meeting at the church. when
the pastor will preach and there
will be special music. Friday aft
ernoon the C. W. B. M. will be en-
tertained at 3 o'clock at the home
Of Mrs. C. d. wells, 1918 Fourteenth
street. A reception Is to be held
Friday evening at 1880 for the new
members Of the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-10
Goats at $50. so


and up to $lS7.50, Of beau
tiful soft flee draping fab
RIGS, tailored by master
craftsmen and many Of
them adorned by collars Of
rich furs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-18
Street Should be Washed

from Engineering and Contracting.
@Y CLEANER STREETS" we do not mean streets
free only of visible dirt but streets free of the in
- visible microbes that ride upon the finest grains
of dust Water, the great cleanser, should be applied
daily in large quantities all business streets and
frequent intervals to all paved residence streets The
laden dust should be flushed into the before
spread pneumonia tuberculosis grippe influenza
and other diseases of the nose, throat and lungs.
1t devolves upon every conscientious who knows
the efficacy of water sanitary do his best
the public and it's the desr
ability of flushing all paved streets periodically. The
superintendent of every water works is particularly
who should rest until his cys streets clean
hospital floor While it is his duty to prevent the
waste of water by meterage and otherwise is also his
duty to encourage the consumption of more water fol
sanitary and for garden irrigation. low per
pia consumption of water should not be his ultimate
goal but rather high capita consumption may
be attained after eliminating all waste.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-18
ER or THE AssoCIATnn FREss
Fighting the Spoilsmen

In Fighting the Spoilsmen', the latest book
Of our fellow townsman, William Dudley Foulke,
the author has written an interesting and vau-
able history of civil service reform in this
country.
After dwelling briefly on the origin and the
development of the spoils system in the United
States Mr.. Foulke details the events of many
wearisome years and devoted efforts spent in
arousing the conscience of the people and in des-
troying this pernicious heritage from President
Andrew Jackson. Mr.. Foulke, of course, writes
from personal knowledge of this great subject,
as he has been for years member of the Nation
al Civil Service Reform League and was men,
Der of the Civil Service Commission during Presi-
dent Roosevelt's first administration.
Indiana contributes it's share to the history,
Mr.. Fouke having been the first president of the
Indiana Civil Service Reform Association. The
chapter on the Investigation of the Indiana Hos
pital for the Insane" proves how far we have
travelled in Indiana in thirty years from the bane-
full effects of the unreformed spoils system.
Then, instead of the scientific, sympathetic and
kindly care now accorded our unfortunate insane,
political appointees made free to practice cruel
ties on these wards of the state and to feed them
maggoty butter and meat from hogs dying of
cholera.
Interesting side lights on the great figures of
the times are afforded in the chapters devoted to
the different presidents administrations, Harr-
son, Cleveland, Mckinley, Roosevelt, Taft and
Wilson. Harrison and Cleveland stand forth more
or less as supporters of the old spoils system.
Mckinley, Taft and Wilson are distinguished
rather as compromisers Roosevelt, as everyone
knows, typifies the golden age of accomplishment
for real civil service reform.
When one has finished reading Fighting the
Spoilsmen" accord is reached with one of the
opening statements of the author, who says:
81 think that no other public issue since the agi-
tation against slavery has been so clearly and
incontestaby proved as Civil Service Reform
Every other question has two sides and con-
clusion must be formed by balancing the advant-
ages and disadvantages of each. There is much
to be said in favor of high tariff low tariff
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-18

! Richmond Methodism will hold I'm
ion Centenary service, which will be
addressed by Rev. r. E. Diffendorfer
DID,, of New York, using stereopti-
con. Prayer and conference service.
! Thursday evening at 7:30.
Third M. E.-Fairview, cor Charles
and Hunt streets. L. P. Pfeifer minis
| ter. Sunday school, 1000 a. m. 1880
sermon by Rev, r. B. Diffendorfer
| field secretary of the board of home
missions. The invitation is extended
to every one to come and hear this
man concerning one OF the interests OF
the church. There will be no evening
service In this church, all the people
will hear the illustrated sermon by DR.
| Diffendorfer at the First M. E. church
at that hour.
| Grace M. e. church-Corner North
A and Tenth streets, H. L. Overdeer
pastor. Special services throughout
| the day Sunday. DR.. Fred b. Fisher OF
New York will speak at 1890 a. m,
and at 2.30 p. m. Rev. Ralph Diffen.
dorfer will also speak at the afternoon
| meeting. No evening service at 1870
on account of mass meeting at First
church. Epworth League at 900 p.
m, instead of 6: 80 p. m, to give time
for our Leaguers to get to the evening
meeting at the other church.
Bethel A. M. e. Church-South Sixth
and B streets, Rev. ]. L. Craven, pas
tor Revival services conducted by
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris; serviee at
1890 and at 1880. Service at 7:45
each evening during the week. The
public is invited.
Williamsburg M. E.-Sunday school
$50 a. M: morning worship 1880 a.
m; special music, everybody come.
Webster M. E. - Sunday school
evangelistic service 2 p. m. All are
invited. Watch us boom. Member
ship service at 8 p. m. All present for
roll call. Special evangelistic service
at p. m. Special music: Vocal solo
by Ira Nicholson of Greensboro; viol.
in music by Mrs. Nicholson; violin
solo by Walter Beeson. Tell the folks.
r. M. Morris, pastor.
Fountain City Methodist Church -
Ralph Raymond Henderson, pastor
Sunday school at all points at the
usual hour. Following the service at
HopeWell, the pastor will speak on
| the subject, Gods Call for This Hour.
There will be an opportunity given for
all to join with us in membership at
ter the sermon. Rev. Ulmer will close
the meetings in the evening. Every
one is cordially invited to attend these
remaining services of these meetings
January 26. the Rev. O'Connor, of Cen.
terville, will open series of meetings
| at the Fountain City church. Furth 81
notice will be given later. The Union
| prayer meeting will be held next
week at the home of Albert Swain. A
| special prayer service will be held al
the church Thursday evening at ZOO
o'clock. Everyone is cordially invited
to attend There will be no preaching
service at the Fountain City church
this Sabbath on account of the Union
service Sunday morning at the Friends
church. A speaker will be present to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-18

pacific or military policy; in support of wo-
mans suffrage or against it; in favor OF direct
legislation by the people or in opposition to it,
and so with other issues, and although | have
convictions in regard to these things, think
can understand the views of those who take the
other side. But the necessity of abolishing the
evils which have accompanied the spoils system
seems 50 clear and the methods proposed so per-
fectly adapted to the purpose that find it hard
to understand how any unprecedented mind, after
careful study of the subject can oppose the COM
petitive system
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-18
Care of Insane Cost
State Over Million

Care OF the insane in Indiana cos
the taxpayers $1.310.21S.35 last year
according to report just issued BY
Amos Butler, secretary of the STATE
board OF charities. The report is fol
the fiscal year ending September 80
1918. and incorporates the cost o.
maintaining the Ave insane hospitals
the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the
Insane included. Each inmate cost
the state $246.72 for the year.
At the close Of the year there were
6.147 known insane persons in the
state, and of this number, 5.192 were
under state care. The counties are
maintaining in their poor asylums 49,
insane persons, and IS are in jails.