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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
DRIVE JAPANESE
FROM THEIR CITY
Mob of Citizens in Washington Town
Stage Riot In Attack On
Oriental Pair.

Wenatchee, Wash, Dec. ia mob
of 200 men, a number Of them said to
be prominent citizens, drove two Jap
anese from 0roville, a mining town.
100 miles north of here, according TO
word received today. The mob wreck
ed the laundry owned by the japanese,
with fire hose, and threw the furni-
ture into the street, where it was burn
ed. The Japanese, accompanied by
General Devon, owner of the building,
left yesterday for Spokane to complain
to the United States district attor-
ney. No arrests have been made.
Leaders of the mob, 1t is said, had
previously complained to Devon
against renting his property 10 the
Japanese and had declared that they
would not permit japanese to conduct
business enterprises In Oroville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
AnTI-SUFFRACE
WOMEN MEETING
Delegates OF National Association are
Gathered at Washington Tor
Coming Fight.

Washington. Dec. 13.-The National
Association opposed to Woman Stuff
rage met in annual convention here to-
day with delegates in attendance rep
resenting % anti-suffrage associations.
Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge OF New York,
president Of the organization, presid-
ed at the opening session. which was
featured by the reading Of a letter by
Mrs. Robert Lansing, wife of the sec
rotary of state from her father, John
" Foster, a former secretary of state
opposing woman suffrage. President
Wilson will receive the delegates at
the White house tomorrow. On Wed.
nesday If the republican national com
mittee gives hearing to the suffra.
gists, the anti-sunragists will also
seek to be heard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
K ecOrd Terxf
PlOffers isir1
LQu,'sE1 Qr1ds

New York. Dec, 13.-The records of
the activities Of Labors' National Peace
council. the organization through
which, according to United States At
t0rney Marshall, Franz Won Rintelen
carried on his conspiracy to instigate
strikes in munitions factories. were
turned over today to Mr., Marshall by
l.. p, Straube, former secretary Of the
council.
This evidence consists Of speeches,
notes. the bylaws Of the council and
other material which it was declared
at the federal building, supplies i'm
portant evidence for the prosecution.
One official said Straube's evidence
"substantiates the case against these
conspirators in every detail"
Straube came voluntarily from Chi
.cago to place his evidence before Mr..
Marshall and will appear before the
grand jury. His information confirms,
it was stated, the theory of the govern
ment that the peace council was domi-
mated by an inner ring of five men. all
agents of Won Rintelen Many other
members of the organization were sin
cere peace advocates who did not real
'ize what was going on in the inner cir
cles.
The officers of the council were con-
gresham Frank Buchanan Of Illinois,
president H. Robert Fowler, former
congressman from Illinois. general
counsel; Henry D. Martin, president
of the Antitrust league, treasurer,
and Herman Shutters. director.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
GREAT BRITAIN is
BUYING BOTTLES
United States Factories Working at
Capacity to Fill 0rders-Csed
For Liquid Food.

Wheeling. w Va, Dec. 13.-An or
der for 10000 gross Of glass bottles
has been given by the British govern
ment TO the Hazel-Atlas Glass COM
pany of this city and the Williamstown
Glass company Of Williamstown. N.
J., delivery to be made as quickly as
possible. The bottles are TO be used
in sending liquid food. such as soups.
milk, etc, to the soldiers in the
trenches.
The demand for American bottles
has been so pronounced during the
past few weeks that trade authorities
predict an export of fully 100000
gross during the coming year. There
is a pronounced scarcity Of workmen
in the factories, which were never as
busy as they are at present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
ALLIES Driven OUT OF Macedonia
Denies
Agreeing to
Aid Entente

London. Dec. 10, 1920 p. m.l-The
statement Of King Constantine Of
Greece to The Associated Press that
the landing Of allied troops in Greece
was made without his consent was
quoted in the house Of commons this
afternoon and Lord Robert Cecil par
liamentary under-seeretary for foreign
affairs was invited to reconcile it with
Lord Lansdowne's statement that 1t
was at the instance of the Greek pre-
mier that Great Britain sent troops for
Serbia by way Of Saloniki.
Lord Roberts confirmed Lord Lans-
downe's statement as perfectly ac-
curate," but declined to discuss the re
iations between the king of Greece and
his ministers, as that he said, was
purely a domestic affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
WEALTHY WIDOW
FOUND MURDERED


Pittsburgh Pa. Dec, 49, Mystery
today surrounded the death Of Mrs.
Caroline Flacus Viehmier, aged II,
wealthy widow and member of a prom
inent Pittsburgh family, who was
found murdered in her home 10 miles
north Of here. The woman's body.
bound hand and foot and with a gag in
the mouth, was discovered yesterday
by farm hand. The house had been
ransaeked and telephone connection
severed. The authorities believe that
robbery was the motive for the crime.
Mrs. Viehmier was sister Of George
E. and C. L. Flacus, prominent glass
manufacturers Of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
Woman Murderer COMMITTED.

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. lat was an
nounced here today that at meeting
the cabinet decided to commute the
death sentence passed on Mrs Eliza
beth Coward of Fort George, B. G.. to
life Imprisonment.
Mrs. Coward, formerly OF Chicago.
murdered a man in the wilds of
Northern British Columbia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13

UpONpURCHASINC
SECURITIES HERE

London, Dec. 10, (4:20 p. m,)-The
British government has decided to pur-
chase American securities. paying for
them in five-year five per cent ex-
chequer bonds The chancellor of the
exchequer, Reginald Mckenna. made
this announcement in the house of
commons today. He said the govern
ment was willing to buy such Ameri-
can dollar securities as were suitable
at the middle American price of the
day, without brokerage or commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
AMERICAN YOUTH rs
HELD AS GERMAN SPY

Allentown, Pa, Dec 1S-Accorling
to a eablegram received by the eoun-
" commissioners here today from the
American consul in Liverpool, George
P. Heiberger, aged Is. a native OF Lee
high county. is being detained in Eng
land under the suspicion OF being a
German spy. Heiherger two years
ago enlisted in the American navy.
Since then he has not been heard
from.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
No Action To Be Taken.

Washington, .. E., Dec Estate de-
partment officials considered it doubt
full il further action would be taken at
present in the case OF the American
sailing ship Pass Of Balmaha, ordered
sold by German prize court Am
bassador Gerard today notified the de-
partment Of the prize courts decision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
MljnDAY COUNSEL.
ASKS NEW TRIAL

Morris. ILL.,, Dec 18.-Attorneys for
G. b. Munday, convicted of conspiracy
to defraud the La SalleSueet Trust
and Savings Bank Of Chicago, today
filed a written motion for new trial
citing So reasons why it should be
given, No affidavits in support of the
motion were filed up to last Saturday,
the last day Of the allotted time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
FIRE FRIGHTENED
PATIENTS QUTETED

Chicago, Dec. 10 Sixty-tive women
and children patients in the Mary
Thompson hospital were hurriedly re-
moved from the building early today
when fire, which destroyed an adj
joining building. threatened to spread
to the hospital.
Forty nurses were aroused, and clad
only in the night clothing, worked des-
perately to calm the patients. The hos
pital was filed with smoke but other
wise unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
Italy Wins Vote of Confidence.

Home. Dec, 10, (via Paris, sos a. M
---l}urlng the debate in the chamber of
deputies which preceded adoption of
Tue Dill giving full financial powers to
t0e government for six months, Pre-
mler SaIandra raised the question of
Tue chambers confidence in the gov
elhmeht, a vote of confidence was
adopted by 39l to 40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
GERMANY OPENS
GREAT WATERWAY

Berlin, Dec IS. Thy wireless to Say
vile, n. Y.l-The MinGen-Hanover wa
terway was opened today This is the
last link in the Rhine-Hanover canal,
which has been under construction
for several years, at a cost Of more
than s6a.00o.o00.
In celebration OF the event public
officials passed through the waterway
In . motor boat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
BOY LOSES HIS LIFE
READING THE COMICS

Mason City, la. Dec. 13.-While
looking at the comic section of a Sum
day newspaper, Henry Thomas. aged
II. stepped into An az hole on Clear
lake and was drowned. His body was
recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
Passengers Tell of Carolina Case.

New York, Dec. Ia Officers and pas
sshgeFs of the American steamship
saFoiina that arrived here today from
ofto Rico brought first hand details
" ehe stopping of that ship and the
removal Of her chief steward, Karl
ssaaade. by the French cruiser Des-
eartes On Dec. 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13

London, Dec. l3.--Dayid Boyle Glas-
gov, seventh earl OF Glasgow. died
today at his home at Fairlie, Scot
!afid. He was 50 years old. He served
IN the Crimean and China wars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
Resolution Drawn by Advo-
Gates Denouncing the
Preparedness Policy.
PEACE MAKERS FIGHT
Proposed Action Results in
Split of Those on Board
Threaten to Quit Party.

GA BOARD the Steamship Oscar II,
By wireless tgia Steamship Noordam,
Dec G2J-A resolution condemning
President Wilson's preparedness pol
icy brought a protest from some Of
the prominent members of Henry
Ford peace party last night when 1t
was presented for adoption The res
olutiou was drawn up by Rev. Jenkin
Lloyd Jones and Rev. Charles F. Aked
and others, who asked that it be sign
ed by all the members Of the party as
their platform
More than dozen members, includ-
ing S. s. Mcclure Of New York and
Judge Ben b. Lindsey of Denver, re-
fused to sign on the ground that the
resolution was unpatrictic. Some Of
them even threatened to leave the par
ty after it reached Europe if the pro-
posed platform was put through. It's
supporters said the opponents of the
resolution failed 10 understand the
spirit Of MFR. Ford's invitation
Appeal to N0narchs.
An appeal to the rulers Of Europe
was sent out by wireless today, ad-
dressed Individually to each reigning
monarch. reading
Sir: We come in this time of trou-
bic not TO add TO your burdens, but TO
help lift them; not to consider which
nations ars most to blame for the dis
aster that has befaIlen Europe; not to
iutrude ourselves upon your national
life and national ideas. but rather with
an earnest desire to understand them
and a heartfelt wish to aid in realiz-
ing them.
Have Much in Common.
The love Of country. for which ev-
cry day tens Of thousands Of lives are
sacrificed, is the same in every land
Your nation, like the people of all the
other belligereut countries, is fighting
for its national existence and its best
national traditions. and so there can
be no irreconciliabIe differences. Such
common Ideals surely must afford q
basis on which to establish d magnan-
imous and honorable peace.
The time has come to stop the
bloodshed. to save the people from
further slaughter and the civilization
Of the world from anarchy and ruin
Has not war been tried enough in Id
months OF fighting? Is it not proven
that war cannot solve the problem
but that 1t leads only to loss and mis-
cry? Must lives he crushed and wives
and mothers bereaved before we rea-
lie that Europe is bleeding 10 death
and that the grieyous wound must be
staunched?
70 Frame Proposals.
We ucutrals are about to join in
8 conference which shall without de-
lay frame and submit simultaneously
to sou and ali the other beliigerent
nations proposals as a basis for dis
eussion leading to the final settle
ment, Therefore. we do earnestly en-
treat you and the rulers of all the
ether warning nations to declare an
immediate truce. Let the armies stand
where they are. Then let the negotia-
ions proceed so that the soldiers may
De delivered from another bitter win
Ter In the trenches and sent back tc
theT lahors and their firesides. AS
there is no other way TO end the war
except by mediation and discussion
why waste more precious human life
For the sake Of humanity,
lSlgnaturel "HENRY FORD"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
Retreating Entente Armies
Are Assembled Along
the Greek Border.
OWN MEN WITHDRAWN
King Constantine Orders His
Troops Back Out of Dan
ger of ANY Contact.

Berlin, Dec. -, Thy wireless to Say
vile, n. Yy-The French and British
have been entirely expelled from Ma
cedonian territory, it is officially an
nounced today by German army head
quarters, the advancing army under
General Todoroff. occupying Dorian
and Gieygel 1t is declared that two
British divisions were nearly wiped
out during the advance
THE Balkan situation has not ma
terially changed. More than nine hun
dred prisoners were brought in yester-
day by the army group Of General Won
Koevess. (Wireless version gave num-
her of prisoners at 500.} At Ipek IL
modern guns which the Serbians had
buried were captured Behind our
front more than one thousand strag-
Cling Serbians were taken prisoner
during the last few days.
Macedonia Free Of Allies.
In Macedonia the army of General
Todoroff captured the villages of Dol
ran and Gievegli. No English or
French are now at liberty on Mace
DOMAIN soil
approximately two British divisions
have been annihiIated in these en-
.gagements
London, Dec. 13 (2:30 p. m.l-The
difficult effort of Greece to maintain
neutrality in the face Of the allied re-
treat on Salonikj and the pursuit OF
Bulgarians and Germans continues to
be the chief matter Of interest at the
entente capitals. The latest decision
Of Greece, according 10 an Athens dis
patch. is 10 withdraw all considerable
bodies Of her troops impartially from
danger OF contact with entente troops
in Saloniki and the Germanic allies
on ali fronts, giving only small groups
Of soldiers for police purposes.
Rulgars DO Attacking.
So far as is known the attacks on
the British in Macedonia thus far have
been delivered entirely by Bulgarians,
without German assistance. A dis
patch to the Times says the Bulgar-
ians left more than 5000 dead or
wounded on the field after two as
saults on the British line.
"On the second attack, the dispatch
continues. "our combined fire Of ar
tillery. rifles and rapid firers was
opened on the advancing masses at a
range Of about 500 yards. The Bull
garians faced the murderous hail at a
run for about 500 yards. then broke
into parts which quickly became a
heIter-skelter rout,
Greece Scene of Conflict
The possibility Of various fanking
movements through Greek territory is
opened by the Greek decision to per-
init the country to become a field for
the belligerents. 1t is rumored. for
example, that British troops already
are landing at Kayala and that the
first detachment Of Serbians has been
brought around from Durazzo, Alba
MIA, to Saloniki.
Allied squadrons continue to pay
close attention to the Greek coasts
and restrictions on Greek commerce
are undated
In the other fields of activity there
CONTINUED on Page Tenn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
l
Senator Makes Open Attack
on Greed of Private
Manufacturers.
HITS BRYAN AND TEDDY
ID
Proponent of War and Peace
Advocate Scored by Mr..
Tillman in Senate.
DAY IN CONGRESS-.
Senate.

Republican committee assign.
ments we're approved.
Senator Kenyon proposed to tax
manufacturers of munitions and to
prohibit passengers on munitions
ships.
Senator Chamberlain introduced
a bill for military training of citi-
zens.
Adjourned at y. m. uptil noon
Thursday az a mark of respect TO
former Senator CockrelI.
House.
Not in session: meets Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13

Washington, Dec 13.-Further ac-
ton by the United States government
on its demands Of Austria Hungary as
set forth in a communication regard
ing the sinking of the Italian liner An
coma, the text of which was published
today now rests with the Austrian
government.
Formal demand is made in the COM
munication for prompt disavowal of
the sinking Of the Ancona by an Aus
trian submarine. punishment OF the
submarine commander and PREPARATION
for the American citizens killed or in
jured.
The note clearly indicates that a
break in the diplomatic relations be-
tween the two countries will follow
failure OF the Austro-Hungarian gov
eminent to redress the acts Of the
submarine commander. which are de-
clared to be Illegal and indefensih1e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
Former Senator Succumbs.

Washington. D. G.. Dec. 1s.-Francis
Marion CockrelI. former United States
senator from Missouri. died here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
Not in session; meets Tuesday.

MOI IN session. meets lHee0hys
Washington, Dec 10. Declaring
William ]. Bryan as simply obsess-
ed" and Theodore Roosevelt. as tho
giant in Mother Goose" Chairman
TiIlman of the naval committee adj
dressed the senate today on national
defense and assailed what he charac-
terized as the greed of private manu-
.faeturers of war material. Senators
Tnlman upheld Secretary Daniels adj
ministration of the navy department.
and characterized as "simPly Outrage
eons" critics nf the department, num-
bering among them former Secretary
Meyer.
"The question OF preparedness re-
quires grave consideration and prompt
action" said Senator Tillman. There
are all sorts of opinions and advice
from all quarters-good, bad and not
only unwise, but unthinkable OF a6op-
ton except by wild men from Borneo.
Teddy Bull OF Bashan.
any price is bitterly opposed to any
and all increases. He seems to be sirl-
ply obsessed on this subject and has
lost his usual poise. Ex-President
Roosevelt, on the other hand, who
shorts and roars like yeritable bull
of Bashan, poses as the god of war
and clamors for very large standing
army and great reserves. He reminds
one of the giant in Mother Goose:
'Fe, ii, 70, FUN.
81 smell the blood of a German
man.
BE he alive. or be he dead.
IN grind his bones to make my
bread
The senator said he realized the nec~s
essity for greater army. but that the
navy our first line of defense" should
come first.
Hits Defense Opponents.
THE country ought to regard a. 81
public enemy any senator or member
Of congress who tries to delay or
thwart this purpose" Senator Till.
man declared. I'VE have an armor
trust now" he said. lust as we have
had all along and it is doirg business
at the same old stands Bethlehem,
Carnegie. Midvale.
Fphoids Daniels.
THE critics of the navy departments
under Secretary Daniels. have been un-s
usually active and outrageous In their
work, not hesitating TO even make
false statements said the SENATOR
The one man particularly active in
this criticism has been his immediate
| predecessor. Mr.. Meyer, who seems to-
be unconscious of the fact that In in
dieting navy as he has and Secretary
/ Daniels, he in truth is indicting him
self and his republican predecessors In
! the navy department. The congress has
appropriated enough money but it has
been squandered, misappropriated Or
spent unwisely. Poor old Massachu-
sets. how unfortunate in giving birth
/ to such man as he, ! feel sorry that
sue subulu DE Heiu up 10 Scoft--lI 6uC0
a little and mean man can hold her
up to scorn-by the actions of Mr.. Won
! L. Meyer"
Ask Aid Tor Bill.
Concluding, Senator Tillman made =
plea for prompt action on his armor
plant bill,
Nothing but brazen effrontery and
unbridled greed, aided by official CO.
foperation in Washington, can delay the
passage of this bill, and hope that 4
will become Law inside OF 80 days.
he said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13
AWAIT AUSTRIA'S
REPLY To NOTE:

Washington. Dec. II. Baron En-
ich LWeidenik, charge Of the Aus
trian embassy, had conference
with Secretary Lansing today at
his own request When it was
ever Secretary Lansing said the
general subject Of the Aucona
case had been discussed and de-
ciined to answer any questions
whatever.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
D BILLS PROPOSE CHANGES
IN PUBLIC SERVICE LAW

Five bills emhodying suggestions OF
counsel for the Pubic Service Commits.
sion for amendment of the public serv.
ice company law of 1913 were read in
place in the House last night by Mr.
Forster, Philadelphia. They will be
sent TO the Judiciary General Commit.
tee, which has referred all bills of that
character TO subcommittee for study
The bills presented by Mr.. Forster in.
clude:
Comforting on commission authority
to suspend rates for ninety days.
Empowering commission to appoint
examiners to sit at any place designated
and to receive testimony from htigants
thus enabling hearings TO be held any.
where in the State.
Doing away with necessity of obtain.
ing commission S consent to making of
contracts between munich, alities and
public service companies. but retaining
power of commission to regulate rates
and service and to prevent useless and
wasteful competition by acting on fran.
chises.
Ahohshing requirement of approval
of contracts for joint use of poles, but
retaining right to regulate and to rule
in complaints.
Providing for fees of witnesses be
fore the commission.
Bills regulating damages for fire.
caused by locomotives and prohibiting
trespassing on railroad tracks, rights OF
way and equipment were also presented
by Mr.. Foster.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
NIELSEN SEATS In DEMAND
Grand Opera Star viii Sing "Annie
Laurie AS An Encore Monday

When Alice Nielsen, the grand opera
prima donna, sings in concert with
Rudolph GAM, the famous pianist, in
Chestnut street auditorium next Mon
day evening, one of her selections will
be "Annie LAURIE which she will
use as an encore. Miss Nielsen has
sung this solo all around the world
and has delighted hundreds of thou
sands of talking machine owners in
every country under the sun. 1t is one
of the most widely sold records, and it
is in response to many requests from
Harrisbungers that she will render it
next Monday evening.
There is a big demand for seats for
the Nielsen-Ganz concert, and quite as
much interest is being manifested in
M GAM as in Miss Nielsen's part of
the program. Not only is Mr.. Ganz's
playing technically of high order but
he uses the piano like many solist
does the violin. Harmony and melody
are quite as much to him as correct
performance. For this reason be is as
popular with the man or woman who
loves good music for itself and not
for mere technical skill, as he is with
the musically trained. He has been
called "The Pianist with a Message. :"
Adv