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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
ANCIENT SPIRIT is
ALERT IN BRITAIN
Asquith Pays Tribute to President
Wilson's Grasp Of War Situation
Desires Made Known.

London, Dec 12-The ungrudging
sacrifices made by the British people,
Former Premier Asquith declared in
proved that the ancient and ingrained
spirit OF the British people had not
been Slapped by luxury or stalled and
withered by dotage.
We look to the end he said, with
the assured and ever growing belief
that both in the council chamber of
peace and in the ordering Of our own
peace hopes a new area Of liberty and
justice will be opened"
The former premier endorsed Presi-
dent Wilson's latest words as express
ing clearly the intentions and desires
Of the allies. Adverse criticism Of
the recent letter Of the Marquis Of
Lansdowne, he added, was caused by
reading into its meanings and inten-
tons which the letter did not intend
TO convey.
Mr. Asquith said there was abundant
evidence that the enemy peoples are
misinformed of the allies objects
which are not to annihilate the Ger
man people, but to destroy the mill
tary domination of Prussia. He said
that Germany must learn that the en-
thronement of force is bad business.
THE allies are still unfiinching in
their purpose to use all legitimate
methods, economic and military, to
secure a lasting and fruitful peace
which the world needs" he said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
SHE'LL FILLING PLANT
NEAR TO BIG DAMAGE

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 12.-Fire
broke out about s o'clock this morn
ing in the shell loading department
of the Bethlehem Steel companys mu-
milton plant. short distance below
Newcastle, Del At 9:15 a. m. the fire
was reported to be communicating to
every building.
The flames caused the explosion of
loaded shells and they were scattered
everywhere, the report says. The
roar of the explosion resembled a
bombardment of the town One re-
port said Chief Jacobson of the plant
guard was struck by shell and his
head blown off.
New York, Dec. 12.-The explosion
and fire at the Newcastle plant Of the
Bethlehem steel corporation caused
only comparatively slight damage, it
was stated at the New York offices of
the corporation today Officials said
that advices indicated that no one was
hurt and that the property loss was
confined to one section OF small shell
loading shop.
One man, Theodore Jacobson OF
Harrison, n. J.. chief of guard. was
killed, his head being blown off by
one of the shells So far as could
be learned no other person was Sc
riously hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
A PROCLAMATION
BY the President of the United
States

To The People of the United States:
Ten million Americans are invited to
join the American Red Cross during
the week ending with Christmas eve.
The times require that every branch of
our great national effort shall be 10y
ally upheld, and it is peculiarly fitting
that at Christmas season the Red
Cross should be the branch through
which your willingness to help is ex-
pressed
You should join the American Red
Cross because it alone can carry the
pledges OF Christmas good will to
those whe are bearing for us the real
burdens Of the world war both in our
navy and in the nations upon whose
territory the issues of the world war
are being fought out. Your evidence
of faith in this work is necessary for
their heartening and cheer.
y0n should join the. American Red
Cross BECAUSE this arm Of Educational
service is steadfastly and efficiently
maintaining the overseas relief in
every suffering land, administering
our millions ] wisely and well and
awakening the gratitude Of every peo-
pie.
Our conscience will not let lis en-
joy the Christmas season if this
pledge Of support to our cause and the
worlds veal is left unfulflled. Red
Cross membership is the Christmas
! spirit in terms of action.
| WOODROW WILSON,
| President Of the American Red Cross,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
HALIFAX BODIES ARE Still
UNDER WRECKS OF HOMES

were due, it developed today. to the
fact that some of the bodies were
counted several times. The relief
workers explained that even today's
revised figures arenot to be regarded
as final, inasmuch as many entire
families were destroyed, no members
being alive to report such losses.
1t is estimated that 500 houses are
wrecked by fire, that 500 were to-
tally destroyed, and that another 900
can be restored to use.
Conditions in the town of Dart
mouth were particularly distressing
today Some of the inhabitants who
were injured by the explosion and the
tidal wave had not received medical
attention up to this morning and the
relief system is being reorganized Sc
that they may receive necessary aid
at once. In one shelter In Dartmouth,
investigators found 200 men, women
and children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
LONDON TIMES ASKS
PROBE OVER BATTLE

London. Dec. 1.-THE Times this
morning prints conspicuousiy an edi-
torial demanding a prompt and search
ing inquiry into the battle on the
southern end Of the Cambria salient
on Nov 30 and on the following day.
Owing, it says, to disquieting first
hand amplifications of censored ac-
counts. These are said to include
charges of laundering and assertions
that the British were caught unready,
The newspaper says further that
the Germans clearly took advantage
of the brilliant British success to
strike back at an wholly unready part
of the line. and referring to individual
deeds of valor in this fighting already
recorded generals fighting in pa
iamas and doctors interrupted in
dressing stations-says: They are all
magnificent. but should never have
occurred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
WMHoldGreat
Funeral Service
for alifae Dead

Halifax. Dec. ia general funeral
service for all the dead is TO be held
Friday Some of the bodies will rest
beside victims Of the Titanic and
Bourgoyne disasters in Fairyiew Gene
terry Others will occupy so many
graves in Camp Hill cemetery that
burial ground will be completely filled
and will thereafter be closed,
The official inquiry into the disaster
will begin late today Word was re-
ceived from Ottawa today that the mill
tary service council had suspended
operations of the Canadian military
draft in the Halifax district on ac-
count of the disaster
1t was definitely established today
that seven men were killed on board
the Canadian cruiser Niobe, used as a
training ship, and that six others OF
the crew were killed in small boat
near a pier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
FEAR RELIEF SHIP
MIGHT Be SEIZED
Holland Liner Still Detained at Hall
fax as PreCaution Against the
Germans.

The Hague, Tuesday, Dec. 1.-THE
Netherlands Overseas trust was in
formed today by the British legation
that the Dutch steamship Nieuw Ans
terdam with a cargo for Belgian re-
lief is being detained at Halifax, hav-
ing been provided with no safe con-
duct or distinguishing mark, and also
having passengers on board.
Under these circumstances, and
especially in view Of the recent seiz-
ure by the Germans of the Belgian re-
lief steamer Haelen. the British gov
eminent cannot undertake the re-
sponsibiiity Of permitting the Nieuw
Amsterdam 10 continue her voyage,
the Overseas trust was told.
The Nieuw Amsterdam, the crack
steamship of the Holland-American
line, was the first Dutch vessel to
leave New York after the embargo
was imposed several months ago on
the Dutch steamships. she put in at
Halifax some time ago and there were
/ fears for her safety at the time Of the
explosion. She had on board 900 pas
sengers, including ten Americans, and
10000 tons of corn for the Belgians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
CHRISTMAS FURLOUGH
IN TROLLEY DISTANCES

Washington, Dec. 12-Men of the
national army will not be given
Christmas furloughs unless they live
within trolley distance Of their can
tonments, the war department has de-
cided
Secretary Baker in an announce
ment assigned the harmful effect a
general leave would have on camp
discipline and the heavy burden it
would throw on the railroads as rea-
sons for the departments action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
LEADER OF REVOLT
rs CHOSEN PREMIER

Lisbon, Tuesday, Dec 11.-Dr. Sid
onic Paes, leader Of the revolution,
has been made premier and Foreign
Minister Machado Santos. who led the
uprising Of a year ago, has been ap-
pointed minister OF the interior The
other portfolios have been distributed
as follows:
Public instruction, Alfredo MagaI-
HES; justice, Moura Pinto; labor, Fee
liciano Costa; marine, Arrest Branco;
commerce, Xavier Esteyes; finance,
Santos VEGAS; colonies, Tamagnino
Barboza.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
DROP TRAIN SERVICE.

St Louis. Dec. 12.-Warning that
further curtailment of passenger sery-
ice on western railroads probably will
be necessary, was issued today at the
general offices Of the St. Louis and San
Francisco railroad. 1t was stated
that eastern lines have called on west
ern lines for motive power and as the
western lines are moving an enormous
tonnage of freight, it is probable pas
senger service must be reduced in
order to release engines for eastern
roads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
THE WEATHER

Forecast Till P. NJ. Tomorrow. for
Rock Island, Davenport. Moline
anG Vicinity.
Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; colder tonight. with the lowest
temperature about degrees below
zero.
Temperature at a. m, 5 above
zero: highest yesterday. Is; lowest
last night. above zero.
Velocity OF wind at a. m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation. none.
Relative humidity at p. M. IS; al
a. m, So. at l p. m. today, S.
Stage OF water. FL; a fall of 8 in
last "a hours.
I'M SHERIER, Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
CEDAR RAPIDS RECRUITING.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dec. 1.-THE
local recruiting Office was out OF en-
listment papers before noon today and
close to hundred men were waiting
to enter the army. The recruiting Of
ffcer estimated it would be necessary
to turn down two hundred men today
on this account. Twenty-Five men
were accepted today which brings the
total enlistments in this community in
the last two days to $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
OHIO CRABS COAL
SUPPLY ON TRACK

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. Governor
James M. Cox went over the heads of
federal fuel administration officials
today and has taken the Ohio coal
shortage problem in his own hands.
The first move today was to order solid
trainloads of coal assembled and sent
Immediately to points in the state
most seriously in need of fuel.
The order is directly contrary to in
structions of F. c. Baird, federal fuel
administrator, in charge Of the lakes
coal pool, Cleveland. who refused by
long distance telephone today by sane
ton such action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
LOSS OF $500, 1000 IN
OLD BAY STATE CITY

Attleboro, Mass. Dec. 12.-The fire
which swept through the business CEN
ter of this city early today caused
damage estimated by the police at ap-
proximately 100000 Four build
ings were destroyed and several others
damaged. The fire was finally checked
by the combined efforts of the local
department and apparatus from sew
eral other cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
ICE JAM BREAKS ON
OHIO; BARGES CAUGHT

Cincinnati, Dec 12-More than
fifty launches, Is coal barges. some
fully laden, and an excursion steamer,
the Estelle. were torn from their
mornings and carried down stream
when the ice jam IN the Ohio river
broke shortly after noon today. Two
barges containing 1000 tons OF coal,
We're caught in the ice jam and
crushed to pieces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
CUBA ASKS WAR
ED|CT ON KAISER
Sentiment of Island Republie Rings
True to Allied Nati0ns-C0n-
gress Now in Session.

Havana, Dec. 12.-President Memo
calls message to congress asking that
body to declare war on Austria-Hun-
gary, it is expected, will be read when
congress conyenes today.
There is little doubt, Judging from
previous sentiments expressed by both
liberals and conservatives, that favor
able action will be taken before the
session adjourns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
NEWSpRINT PAPER HEARING.

Washington. Dec. l2.--ManufactuT-
ers. jobbers and consumers OF news
print paper were today invited by the
federal trade commission TO attend the
news print paper hearing which will
begin here Jan T. Information ad-
duced at the hearings will be used by
the commission in fixing price for
news paper which by agreement Is
selling now for three cents pound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
WILL GET AT FACTS.

London, Dec 12.-There viii be a
thorough investigation OF the recent
operation on the Cambria front in
which the Germans broke through in
the southern sector, Major General F.
B. Maurice, chief director of military
operations at the war Office. said to-
day The truth in regard to the Incl
dent will be told in due course, he
promised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12

From three hundred to FIVE hundred
persons are totally or partly blind and
zoo children have each lost both par
ents, according To the American and
Canadian authorities, reviewing the
situation.
The Boston relief ship Calvin Aus
tin entered the harhor today,
The formidable estimates OF cas-
ualties made during the hours imme-
diately after the explosion apparently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
MEANS CASE NEAR
TO HANDS OF JURY

Concord. n C.. Dec. 1.-THE prose-
cution in the case of CASTOR B. Means,
on trial here for the murder of Mrs.
Maude A. King, the wealthy New York
and Chicago widow. closed its case at
the opening of court today contrary
to previous plans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
HOMES CROP YALTE,

Des Moines. Iowa, Dec. 12.-Iowa's
crops for 1917 were worth s322.059.-
500. or more than IS per cent above
the value of the 1915 production, DR..
George W. Chapel, chief OF the Iowa
crop service. announced in his annual
report to the state agricultural So
ciety here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Many Survivors are Blind
While 200 Children are
Orphans.

Halifax. Dec. IA revised es-
innate today OF the explosion cas-
unlties reduces the death list to
approximately 1 500. The known
dead total 500 and 1t is believed
that not mere than l.009 bodies.
and perhaps only 800, still lie an
der the debris of shattered and
burned buildings. The list OF VIE
tins is steadily becoming smaller
as relatives are reunited and refu-
gees who left the city return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
HELP
EVEN THOUGH
ROADS TAKEN
Railroad War Board Has
Meet With President
On Issue.

est measures OF cooperation IN
any decision President Wilson may
make to solve the railroad prob
lem, even though he chose govern
ment operation, was pledged to
the president today by the railroad
war board. composed OF repre-
sentative committee of railroad ex-
ecutiYes.
The railroad executives told the
president that they did not ask a bill
lion-dollar loan or a suspension of
the antitrust and anti-pooling laws.
They told him they believed the rail
roads themselves would be able to
cope with the traffic congestion if the
would name a federal
traffic director TO coordinate all gov
eminent shipments and have the gov
eminent approve railroad credit for
raising new capital.
Cause Of Congestion.
Thousands of priority orders, COM
ing from as many sources, the railroad
men declared, are the principal cause
of congestion. Coordination of gov
eminent shipments by federal traf-
&c manager, they said, would meet the
situation
If, however, the president after con
sidering all plans, decided to take
over the railroads for government op
Grafton, the railroad executives de-
clared, he would receive their fullest
cooperation.
Brotherhoods Opposing.
After seeing the railroad executives
President Wilson had ~aT engagement
with the heads Of the four great rail
road mems brotherhoods. They op
pose government operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12


London. Dec. IA local attack by
The enemy yesterday afternoon against
our positions north OF La Vacquerie
'Oambrai 'front.' was repulsed," says
'o1ays official communication. I'VE
carried out a successful raid last night
IA the vicinity OF Pontruet, north of
NJ Quentin in which We captured pris-
onerS aud a machine gun"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12

Representative Tinkham fred the
shot by invitation OF the colonel in
command near Doua al Pave. The
shell was sent ON It's journey during a
heavy artillery fire along the Piave
and The northern front The bonn
bardment was especially concentrated
back OF Mount Grappa between the
Piaye and Brenta rivers This may
be an indication of another drive on
the Italian lines from that direction
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08
SANE FOURTH IS
NATIONS APPEAL
Governors Request Regulations
in Hope of Preventing
Loss of Life.

A strong nationwide appeal for
rational celebration of Independence
day will be made thru proclamations
to be issued by the governor OF each
state calling upon the citizens to CO.
operate with public officials in en-
forcing the necessary regulations, this
timeiy action having been taken upon
the request OF Darwin L. Kingsley OF
New York. president of the Safety
First Federation OF America.
A plan has been recommended by
the federation with the view to dimin-
ishing the usual heavy toll of lives.
particularly OF children, as well as to
lesser injuries to persons and decreas-
ing the destruction OF property by fire.
In his letter to the chief executives.
President Kingsley points out that dur
ing the past few years the fire pre-
vention propaganda carried on by the
Safety First Federation OF America
has resulted In more stringent regu-
lations regarding the use OF firearms
in the larger cities which has resulted
in reduction of fatal and nonfatal
accidents on independence day. and In
view OF the fact that the propaganda
has not extended to the smaller COM
munities he calls attention to the de-
STABILITY of impressing upon officials
in towns of less than ten thousand
population the necessity for the exer-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08
INTELLIGENT AND FORCEFUL
MEN WANTED FOR OFFICERS
Applications for New Training Camps
VIII Close July rs; Ages
25 to IS Best.

WASHINGTON. July 6.-Convinced
that many desirable men are hoidins
back their applications for the second
officers training camp because of mis-
conception of the requirements, Nd
jutant- General Mccain issued n state
ment tonight making II clear that in
telligent and forceful men" are
wanted, even IL. they are under III
years old and without military train
ing. General McCain's statement was
given out thru the public information
committee with a request that the
newspapers give IL prominence be-
cause success of the second camp Sc
ries depends on correction OF the pre-
vailing misconception. II follows:
THE statement that mature men
will be given preference for the see
ond series OF officers training camps
seems to have been misunderstood In
some quarters. This preference Will
only apply where qualifications are
equal. There is no intention to bar
fact examining officers have been in
structed to regard the ages rs to 30
as the most suitable. There Is also
some misunderstanding about the
necessity OF previous military exper-
ience. The government is looking
primarily for intelligent and forcefui
men and military experience. tho de-
sirable. is not strictly necessary"
Applications for these camps will
close on July 10.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08
A PLACE TO PLAY AT LIFE
Trivial Affairs Assume Great Impor.
tancc in Quito, Ecuador.

Every one appears to be entitled to
three guesses on the population OF
Quito (capital Of Ecuador). Tho
figures range from fifty to eighty
thousand, with the truth somewhere
near the seventy-five thousand at
tributed to u in Stevenson's time.
Tho more in touch with the outside
world than Bogota II has much of the
same, atmosphere of "A city apart, a
peaceful. restful spot with some of
the principal modern convenIences OF
a crude. break down often sort but
with little OF the complicated life OF
the great centers OF modern days.
II is splendid place to play AT life.
to lie fallow, and to catch up with
oneself. with nothing more exciting to
stir up existence than the evening
CONCERT In the plaza mayor, where few
OF the inhabitants do not come to
stroll at least once week. score
OF carriages rattle over its cobbled
streets. The rails OF street car line
had already been laid years before
our arrival, but the requisite cars had
not vet even been ordered.
We OF more powerful nations hardly
realize what It means to live in so
small "a country until II Is brought
home by some such incident as hear
ing the entire congress of Ecuador de-
bate two hours whether IL shall or
shall not order two new electric light
bulbs put up in front of the govern
ment palace.-Century.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08
POTATO SHIPMENTS
SHOW BIG DECREASE
Thousand Carloads Less Than
Previous Week; Prices of
Vegetables Drop.

Shipments OF new potatoes for the
week of June 26 to July 2, inclusive,
were approximately one thousand cars
less than the previous week and even
less than the corresponding week last
year, despite the fact that early potato
paintings this year were far heavier
than those of last year.
Peaches. cantaloupes, watermelons.
asparagus, early cabbage and onions
are more abundant than last year at
this time. Prices OF most fruits and
vegetables are generally lower thG~
during the previous week. but are on
a higher level than for the correspond
ing time last year.
Wholesale prices took violent drop
OF $3.50 to s3.25 per barrel during
the past week. but with shipments
reduced are now holding quite firm at
81 to $3.50 per barrel. Potato prices
are still $3.50 to $2.25 higher than last
year, when they sold for $3.50 to 1925
per barrel.
Cantaloupe shipments from Califor-
mia for the past week were l,173 cars,
as compared with $50 cars last year.
Jobbing prices are 81 to $l.50 lower
than the previous week and about the
same as during the corresponding
period last year. Cantaloupes are now
s2.25 to $3.50 per standard crate.
The peach movement is far heavier
than the previous week and prices are
weaker. However. Georgia peaches
are selling at $3.50 to $3.50 per crate
in large lots, as compared with SIZE
to S2.75 year ago.
Tomato shipments for the past week
were heavier than those Of the cor
responding week last year, due to the
heavy movement from Mississippi and
Texas. The Tennessee crop is also
starting to move. Prices are on the
decline, altho still higher than a year
ago. Texas and Mississippi tomatoes
are now selling at 81 to s1.s5 per
four basket crate. as compared with
90 cents to 81 last year.
Watermelon shipments were nearly
twice as heavy the past week as the
week previous. However, with warmer
weather. the demand has improved
and prices remain firm.
Onion prices continued to decline
and the movement of Texas stock,
much of which is arriving in poor con-
dition. is very-draggy.
New apples are now appearing from
Illinois and Tennessee. Total ship
ments of apples for the past week
were thirty cars, or about double those
Of the corresponding week last year.