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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-12

London, Sept IA gloomy view
of the Russian situation was held here
today The press, in its comment,
! pointed out that Premier Kerensky
is in control of the cables and wireless
at Petrograd, consequently General
korniloff's side OF the case has not
yet been presen to the outside
world
Whether or not General KornilOff
will be successful is a question which
no one will undertake to answer at
this time. There exists strong feel
Ing however that Korniloff has effec-
! tive forces at his command and that
he can put up stiff resistance before
he Is overpowered and his rebellion
put down
The Chronicle says.
What were Korniloff's motives and
what are his present intentions? Re-
garding the latter it is obvious that
Korniloff would scarcely have put his
pistol at the governments head last
Saturday unless he believed he could
! Are it, The immediate future should
show whether he whether, that
is the decisive physical force In Rus
sa is under his control or Kerens-
ky's"
There is a strong undercurrent OF
opinion in the press comment that
Russia needs the strong hand of die
tator at this time to Offset the harm
done in the army by radical social.
lists.
Belgium Halts Peace Plans.
Amsterdam, Sept 12.-The future
of Belgium Is the main issue that has
been delaying Germanys reply to the
peace note of Pope Benedict XIV. This
was made plain in advces from Ber.
lin today,
The pan-Germanists are clamOring
for the annexation OF the greater part
II not ALL Of Belgium, but this has
been largely Offset by the agitation Of
the clericals, the leading party in the
Rechstag majority bloc, that Belgium
be completely restored and assisted
financially by Germany after the war.
Belgium is the cardinal point of the
whole war position" said one dispatch
, from Berlin quoting the Cologne Vol
ks2eitung
Many German newspapers are now
following the lead of the Socialist or.
gan Vorwaerts in demanding that the
German government go on record with
positive assertion that Belgium will
be restored by Germany
korniloffs Troops Win.
Copenhagen, Sept l2-General
Korniloff's rebillions cossacks have
, been victorious in their first clash
, with Russian troops loyal to keren-
/. sky and are continuing their march
D on Petrograd, according to advices re-
| ceived here today.
!. The scene of the action Is believed
1 to have been north of Riga, although
= 1t may have been In the Writza Sec
y tor on the PetrogradRabysk railway.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-12

held in the supervisors rooms In the
court house next Saturday afternoon
at 2l3O O'Clock, when every one In.
terested in this project are urged to
be present. AT this meeting It will
be settled one way or the other wheth.
er the plan of building the road will
be undertaken or abandoned It Is
up to the people OF the community
benefited whether they want the line
or not.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-12

Chautauqua park were given in Eng.
lish only one speaker talking in the
native tongue. Tomorrow's program
will be conducted almost entirely In
Norwegian. Friday will be devoted
entirely to picnic at Starved Rock
State Park.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08
WILL BE UTOPIA FOR
AUTHORS IN EMBRYO

Amateur writer's of Rock Island as
well as the tri-cities viii find a Utopia
for embryo authors in a new magazine
to be published in Davenport. 1t VIII
be called The Amateur Magazine,
and viii be published monthly by the
Amateur Magazine Publishing COM
pany Miss Raphael Of No. 4 Walker
fats is the editor and the moving spirit
OF the enterprise.
The Amateur Magazine VIII he pub
Iished for the interests of all amateur
authors SO that they may cultivate
their ideas and talents by writing
short stories, poems, editorials, etc..
fer the magazine which is already so
heartily endorsed that il promises to
be q ringing success.
The Ned Lee West Side Settlement
win take an active part in the publica-
ton Of this helpful magazine. Miss
Wilma Walker. president Of the @. A..
e. club and an active member Of the
settlement. viii be assistant editor
and viii also have charge Of this par
ticuIar department
The magazine VIII contain about 100
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08

pages. the first issue viii be ont about
the first of April and viii be published
every month thereafter
Miss Raphael has had considerable
experience in both the literary Geld
and the business world. She attended
both the Calhoun grammar school and
the John Marshall high school iu Chi
cago, is ambitious and energetic
Anyone having the ability TO write
viii be given chance 20 display his
or her ability. the best OF literature
thus received viii be selected bF the
editors and due credit given for same.
All the news al the tlme. THE argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08

HpFIgE EA@GtHAktSs
The caprice. populari- ed By vic
trola records. particularly fascinated
the listeners and there was extraor-
binary enthusiasm when the comp poser
had brought the piece 10 a conclusion,
and the audience refused to bulge
until he appeared again. His mellow,
sustained tone (which critics SAWS born
in player-not acquired the pre-
cision Of rhythm. the unusual use Of
double stops" and the brilHaucy OF
his technical equipment called forth
such applause that Krelsler recipro-
Gated the compliment by playing an
other mum Der. one Of his own compost
lions. The Old Refrain" was also so
beautifully given that its repetition
was demanded Following the Men
deIssohn concert the yioiinist was
greeted with such rounds Of applause
that he gave an extra number after
repeatedly bowling his acknowledge
Iuent
Kreisier has a digniGed stage bear
ing, his playing is free from manner
isms but he enters into the spirit Of
each composition with deep feeling.
as shown by careful watching OF ht=
facial expression which shows Won
derfully the feeling In his heart He
was presented with two enormous
sheaVes OF flowers and accepted them
with an almost embarrassed air
No review of the recital would be
complete without special mention Of
the important part eli the program
provided By Carl Lams0u. who presii-
ed az the piano He is an artist and
the success of Ereisler was enhanced
by LamsOn's elegant accompa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08
THE ''CONF- BACK"

The "Come-bacb'' man was ready
never down-and-out. His weakened
condition because Of overwork. lack
Of exercise. improper eating and liv-
ing. demands stimulation to satisfy the
cry for q health-giving appetite and
the refreshing sleep essential "a
strength GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil
Capsules, the National Remedy of HoI-
land. will do the work They are Won
derfuL Three OF these capsules each
day will put man on his feet before
he knows It; whether his trouble
comes from uric acid poisoning the
kidneys, gravel or stone in the blad-
der. stomach arrangement or other all
ments that befan the 0ver-zeaI0us
American Don't wait until you ars
entirely down-and-out but take them
today. Your druggist VIII gladly re-
fund your money II they do not heID
you. Csc. sec and $500 per box. &C
cept no substitutes Look for the
rame GOLD MEDAL on every box
They are the pure, original imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08
TLVEs - - -.

Real estate and personal You VIII
get better service by calling now than
ii you wait till March and the last min
ute rush. Tax collector has Offices i'm
the state Bank building. You are re-
quasted to pay your taxes now SO as
TO relieve the congestion later ON.
WALDO SCHNEIDER. Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08
NEW PATROLMAN Is
PLACED on FORCE

Frank Burns. 1925 Forty fifth street.
employed as an assembler for the Rock
Island Flow company. has been APP
pointed q policeman and viii begin
his duties this evening He has been
assigned q night beat and viii work
with Pat-olmau Berry IN the Twenty
first street district for time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08

mas bank Bldg Davenport, Iowa,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08
Caprice Faselnates.

Of this group also found great favor
with the audience
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08
sDFT.PuTCS MEET.

Tine Adelphic Literary society of
AugusJaua college met yesterday and
aujoved the following program.
Selection KaIquist quartet.
ssThe Life Of Dickens Wilbur n.
Paim0uist.
Vocal soIo-NIiss Martha Anderson.
ESSAY My Home''-AIiss Mabel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08

Authe news an mo time T1e Angus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-08
DEATH SUMMONS
FOR EN-. WILCOX
Veteran Of Civil war and Government
Railway Postal Service Succumbs
After a Long Illness.
NAMES BRAVE FIGHT TO LAST
aaffye of New York State. lie Moves
- Ghio ia His Boyhood. coming
fo Rock Island In 1861.


II iNo'N
T#.H today mourn the death or
4r# EI Wilcox. who passed away
..r#.a-- afternoon iii 5.15 at his
.a.f Sixth avenue. al the age
wears Ef-. wilcox had been all
.- sra past six months with
...r..-.t#aa If disease. For weeks
.... ..-rFts.r had been critical He
.-.-- several reIauses. only TO rally
... strong constitution assert
KS ....rf For some DAYS past 10 was
.r... however. that the end was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-21

settled on principles Of law The mem
bers agree 20 await ;he judgment ~
the one case on the recommendation OF
comoromise IN the other before be
ginning hostilities.
III any member violates this agree
ment and begins host,lities before the
appointed time the wholepower Of the
league. by the Joint use Of the mill
,ary and naval force Of its member. IS
IN no cxerted to defend the nations
nrematnrely attacked against the ma
ton attacking them.
VIII Not Enforce Judgments
The league does not propose 20 en-
forcc tho Judgments or the recon-
mendations Of compromise. II, after
full hearing and decision either party
hen desires 20 make war. is oollsa-
tons under the league Will not pre-
vent IL.
"NIr. Roosevelt objects 10 the league
with great emphasis. IL would nave
added 20 the usefulness Of his criticism
N he had read carefully the proposals
of The league. He assumes that tne
league proposes that The judgments
and recommendation OF compromise
reached shall be enforced by the league
This is fundamental error. We may
therefore. dismiss further conAdera
ton Of Mr.. Roosevelt's objections.
Senator Boran objects TO the league
because he Gays It will involve. inc
United States in surrender of the
Monroe Doctrine and in momentou,'
obligations. which he does not INNS
the people would be willing TO assume
! quite agree that the league Will IN
volye momentous consequences. and
also quite agree that the people OF th'
/ United States ought to understand eN
actly what those consequences are.
/ Nr. Taft thought it a remote con
/ +;rre,cv that the United States, as
member of such a league, would b.
called upon to contribute its quota o
military strength TO the defence Of
J nation prematurely attacked since IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-21
Peace League Doesn't
Mean Surrender of Mon
roe Doctrine, He Says
WILL NOT ENFORCE
COURTS JUDGMENTS
Aim Is to Prevent a Pre-
mature Attack on Any
Nation

The criticisms Of the proposed League
10 Enforce Peace by Colonel Roosevelt
in THE Metropolitan" and Senator
Borsh. Of Ohio. on the door Of the
Senate. induced a reply last night from
William Howard Taft, who outlined
the programme OF such league to the
Queens Chamber OF Commerce. gath
cred at the Biltmore for It's annual
dinner.
Every member Of the leagoe.' ex-
planned Mr.. Taft, els not TO begin war
against any other member until after
the question between than shall have
neen submitted 70 a court, if the ques-
ton is Of a legal nature, or to a com
mission Of Cancellation, if it cannot be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-21

American nations independence or the
appropriation Of her territory.
1--WE are now entering upon poliey
Of preparation to defend ourselves
against the unjust aggression OF any
nation" he continued. 81 believe TINS
70 be absolutely essential to our coun-
try's interest. The League has ON
cially recognized that such preparation
is necessary 20 It's programme. When
we have made this preparation ana
have the forces Of our navy and army
adequate 10 il, we shall be in n posi-
ton TO contribute our share to any
force that may be called upon in a joint
exercise Of power by the world to sup
press war.
president Wilson has said that In
the next war there will be no neutrais'
n the science Of war advances in the
next war as much as it has advanced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-21

threat Of the combined strength OF az
the other members Of the league would
deter any nation from premature agrees
sion
Could Defend Monroe Doctrine
lie pointed out that In the case OF
the Monroe Doctrine this country wouiu
always have the privilege or gong 10
war in it's defence after the BOARD OF
concihation had made public its ma
inrs And in case a South American
nation should Law itself open 10 the
leagues ehastisemen for violation OF
IFS rules (another example of the con
tinpencies which might arise. accord
ing 20 Senator Borah), there was
nothing in the Monroe Doctrine in Mr.
Taft's view. to prevent our acqui,
essence so long as such punishment aid
not involve subversion Of the South
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-21
Scandinavian Society Elects

Professor W. II. schoield,. OF Har-
ward University. was elected president
NJ the American scandinavian Founda-
,;on 10 succeed Dr. Frederick Lynch at
The annual meeting OF the trustees here
Yesterday. The Foundation was es-
tnblished to promote friendly relations
bs,ween the United States and the
Scandinavian countries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-21

in this over the last war, he is certain
10 rioht-there will be no room TOT
neutrals. In this aspect, and from
seIash standpoint, therefore, our mem
bcrship in the league in the future
would prove TO be safer for our inter-
oats than il we stayed out OF IT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-21
PIANO

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Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
PACKING COMPANY.
SENDS||MACA|NERY
One Hundred Tons Arrive on Evans
-Piling and Building Material
Be Shipped Soon

A letter was received from Manager
John Emel Of the Valdez Packing
Company today stating that his COM com
pany was forwarding 100 tons Of ma
chinery and equipment for the can
merry here. and that on the first OF
the year creosoted piling and building
material will leave Seattle for VAL
dee. The company expects to start op-
erations about March I, as they are
going TO to build several large buildings
in addition to what they already hsyas
When AR,Sfsd the eanhety VIM have
a capacity q $4,000 1sh daily. and
will employ about 13k persons. The
company q hsving q 90 loot eannery
tender Isre4tsd ID Seattle. and eight
additional fishing boats paysred With
gas motors. These In addition to what
they a1fsiAx have will give the COM
'sssFa = MFs s'ss % 1s'ss* " nv
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
GERMANS ARE GETTING
FATS FROM RUSSIA

PETROGRAD. Dec. 24.-The Ger
mans already have begun to obtain
fats and other sorely needed supplies
from Russia, according to information
reaching Petrograd today. 1t was an
nounced that credit institutions here
had been advised that trade had been
resumed with the Germans at Minsk
and other points near the northwest
ern front. New shops have have. been op-
ened and and the Germans are exchang-
inr metals 'iad and chemicals for, vege
tSSles and fats, and ,espestally soap
The price f Of soap is Is rubles pound
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
|M|Q HELM$M|A|N|
UNDER ARREST
Odicer on Norwegian Ship Hold ~
German Suspect-O6ered Nurse
$50 for Newspaper

HALIFAX. N. s., Dec. 24.-John
Johansen, helmsman on the Norweg-
ian steamer limo, the Belgian relief
ship, whose collision with the ANNA
milton steamer Mont Blanc led to the
disaster Of last Thursday. was detair-
ed as q German spy suspect yesterday.
He was turned over to the military
authorities by oficials Of the Massa-
chusetts relief hospital. where he has
been under treatment.
One Of the nurses at the hospital.
a young woman from New York.
whose name was not revealed. We'd
nesday noticed that her patient was
acting queerly and that he did not
seem to be wounded. Physicians ex-
amined the man and the conclusion
was reached that the man was sham
Ing illness. Later. It was said. Johan-
sen offered . nurse $50 II she would
go ont and buy him a newspaper. the
assumption being that he intended to
escape In her absence.
After that incident 9 military guard
was placed on duty by his bed. The
provost guard was sent for yesterday
and IeRsqseR was locked up.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
GERMAN ARMY
IN BAD SHAPE
Prisoners State That Army In Depior-
able Condition and that Must
Break Thru to Plains

ITALY. Dec. 24.-German concen-
trations on the lower Asiago plateau
is admittedly for the purpose Of go
ing thru to the plains below before
the dead of winter. Prisoners who
have been taken by the Italian troops
state that conditions are terrible and
that the army must break thru at all
costs and secure control of the lower
Brenta ad Piave valleys. They are al
ready suffering intensely from the
cold and lack shelter and food.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
COAL FAMINE FORCES
MEN OUT OF WORK

COLUMBUS. O.. Dec. 24.-Thous-
ands Of Ohio men were out of employ
ment temporarily today because of
the coal shortage in this state, and in
dications were that other thousands
would be laid of tonight and tomor-
row unless certain sections of the
state obtain an immediate supply OF
coal.
The federal fuel administration in
Ohio was doing everything possible
today to obtain coal and rush it to
the points affected most.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
WARNS AMERICA
To BEWARE
Russian RevolutiOnist Accuses Ann
erica of Aiding Gen. Lenine and
Says Practice Must Cease.

PETRoGRAD. Dec. "a. = Leon
Trotsky. head of the Bolsheviki. in
an address today to the revolutionary
organizations. read documents and
kilograms which he declared disclos-
ed the fact that the American govern
ment is aiding and abetting Gen. Le-
nine In his revolution against the
Bolsheviki government. and charged
Ambassador Francis with using the
Red Cross as a disguise to help the
Cossacks.. He stated that If the Amer
lean ambassador did not beware the
heavy hand of the revolution would
reach, out after him.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
BOLsHEy4M AND UKFANIANs
TREATING FOR PEACE

LONDON. Dec. a4.-PetrcErad dis.
patches report that attempts are be-
ing made by the Rolsheviki to pego-
tiate with the Ukranians for settle
msnt Of their differences, and tha,
tie 4uthoritlss Of Tie Nex. qkr4nian
government are ready to accept pro
posals looking to q settlement Of the
revolution = : "' '''T ~"'
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
AMERICAN TROOPS
Will BEAR E / B|R|uN|T
ians Holding Firm ON Battle
FrOnt-Iermans Shaky

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. a.
American troops in large numbers
win soon form the principal body. OF
fresh strategic reserves on the battle
fields Of Europe. and will bear the
brunt Of the fighting. Secretary Of
We" Baker asserted today that this
fact is fully appreciated by the enc
my, who are somewhat shaky over the
result.
The Secretary asserted that the re-
cent peace feelers thrown out by Ger.
many and the preparations for an IN
tsassye driye; 'oP ths' AZ western front are Z
the result Of the Italians successful
ly holding their lines and repulsins
the enemy ip Northern Italy.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
POPULAR VALDEZ MINER
NOW IN TRENCHES

Word was received here Saturday
by John Biggs. that Mike Bayan. min
er and bear hunter, had enlisted in
the United States army and at the
present time was lighting in the
trenches in France Mr.. Bayan. who Is
known to nearly every man. woman
and child in this division. has many
warm friends in Valdez, who unite
in wishing him luck.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
STEAMSHIP ADMIRAL EVANS
ARRIVES FROM STATES

The steamship Admiral Evans ar
rived in port this morning after a
nine-day trip from Seattle. She brot
number of passengers including
several soldiers for Fort Liscum.
Those arriving on her were Frank
Tucker. G. A. Huester and Mrs. P.
E. Powell. with several passengers
from way stations. Rev. George John
Zinn was a passenger for Latouche.
where he will hold Christmas SER
vices. The Evans had a large lot OF
mail and one hundred tons of machin-
cry for the Valdez Packing Company.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-12-24
SOUSA SHAVES OFF
BEARD OF 40 YEARS

CHICAO, Dec. 24.-Lieut. John p.
sousa, bandmaster at the Great Lakes
naval training; as;' station. is passed by
many Of bis friends these days with
out recognition by reason Of the fact
that he had removed the whiskers
which he had worn for forty years.
Lieut.. Sousa attended the opera,
and between the acts he left his box,
returning some time later with a
clean shave, with the exception OF his
upper lip. where short mustache re-
NAMED.