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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
WAR CHRISTMAS IN
WORLD MADE SAD
BY SATANIC POWER

Americas first war Christmas in
many years finds the sons OF the
United States training in camps here
and in France and guarding the ocean
lanes from submarines. Today also
is the fourth war Christmas 1or the
leading belligerents of Europe and for
the first time in hundreds of years
Bethlehem and Jerusalem, where oc-
Cured the most important events in
the life of Him whose natal day it is,
are in the hands Of Christians.
Military operations are almost at a
standsull except on the Italian front,
where the Austria-Germans persist in
their efforts to break the Italian line.
The British official press bureau has
announced that no further official war
statements will be issued until this
afternoon.
Last Christmastide the world was
discussing peace terms offered by the
central powers. and it is reported that
this day also may be marked by a
prefer from those countries held in
the sway of Prussian military autoc~
racy. Peace negotiations between the
BOiSHHNlki eOFSi lliAtHL VI ANuoo4o anu
the central powers have progressed so
far that it is declared the Russians
today will receive and answer TO their
terms from the Teutonic allies.
Processing a desire tor a peace
which the entente allies say they can
not accept with honor, Emperor Will
liam declares to the world that his
soldiers must bring a PrussiaR peace
"hy battering in with the iron fist and
the shining sword the doors Of those
who will not have peace"
American troops in France have
been Joined in the celebration OF
Christmas by French children and
they send a message Of cheer to those
at home. American soldiers and sail
ors viii participate in holiday festivi-
| ties at various camps in England and
France as we'll as in London and Paris
and other cities and seaports.
The political situation in Rumania
is said to be disturbed and the Boil
sheviN authorities in Petrograd have
received reports Of revolutionary
plot against King Ferdinand. In the
territory south of Moscow the Boil
shevih claim TO have defeated 5000
Korniloff troops near Bielgorod. The
Bolsheyik also are, said TO have be-
4 gun an attack on Kharkoy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
YANKEESAIM
To BEAT HUN
Up IN CLOUD
Army of Mechanics Will
Augment Work of Get
ting Things Ready.

With the American Army in
France, Dec. 24.-(By the Associa-
ted Press Extensive training
quarters VIII be established in
England and France for corps OF
several thousand mechanics TO re-
pair and care for the machines OF
American airmen.
Washington has been asked TO
send to England 1900 carpenters
and also a large number of labor
ers for construction work at the
training quarters. When the work
in England is completed the cea-
Struction men will come to France
to build quarters here.
The army is determined to have
more than enough efficient men avail
able. for Americas success in the all
will depend primarily upon this corps
Of mechanics. Flying schools for Ital
ian ayiators are to be established il
the United States.
The conditions In certain sections
of the United States are better than il
Italy and the utilization of training
airplanes and equipment in the Unite,
States will save the tonnage involve,
in transportation to this side.
Italy VIII Pay Bills.
Expeditionary headquarters has rec
commended that the American govern
ment provide for the construction o
schools, the manufacture of airplane
and engines on Italian models, an
the feeding and housing skilled pilot
and students. The expense is to b
met by Italy at price to be deter
mined later 1t is planned to have tn
program effective in the middle Q
1918.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
SENATOR NEWLANDs
IS CALLED BY DEATH

Washington, D. c., Dec. 25.-Sena-
tor Francis J. Newlands of Nevada
died suddenly here last night Heart
failure was the cause.
The senator was chairman Of the
senate committee ON transportation
which was seeking to solve the traffic
congestion Of the country for the ben
eft Of the prosecution Of the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
CHRISTMASCHEER
At CAMP DODGE
Grim Y isaged War Puts ON a Smiling
Front as Relief From Sell
dierIy Duties.

Camp Dodge, Ia. Dec. 25.-Camp
Dodge radiated Christmas cheer today
as the national army officers and men,
excused from the routine of war train
ing. joined intellectually in observ-
ance of the holiday
Many attended morning services in
Des Moines or at the Y. NJ. c. A. and
other buildings in camp. There were
many civilians in evidence, too-rela-
tives of the men who are unable to
obtain permission to spend the day
with the home folks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
THE WEATHER

Forecast TIL P. NJ Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Generally fair tonight and Wednes-
day: not much change in temperature.
highest 40, lowest y.
Temperature at a. m, 10.
Wind velocity at a. m, miles
an hour
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity, 7 p. m. 50; 7 a.
m. ~.
Stage of river. 3 feet; no change.
J. N. SHERIER, Meteorologist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
COAST IRON WORKERS
VOTE STRIKE THREAT

"a san Francisco. Cal. Dec. 25.-The
SsA Francisco iron trades council with
:, OF its q affiliated unions represent
81 mas voted unanimously to strike
'",eauesday unless its demands for a
~ per cent was bonus affecting more
ulan ten thousand iron workers, ex-
@usiYe Of ship yard employees, is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
MUST HEED RULES
ABOUT FOOD PRICE

Chicago, Dec. 25.-Retailers who
charge more than the state food ad-
ministration's quoted prices will be
refused supplies. according to Off
Gals at the food administration head
quarters today. 1t became known also
that the federal detective service is
assisting the food officials in running
down violators and several instances
where consumers have been compelled
to pay more than the fixed prices have
been reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
FIGHT LUMBER FIRE
AT 90 BELOW ZERO

Duluth. Mimi. Dec. 25.-Fire, be-
lieved to have been of incendiary
origin. destroyed the Alger- Smith
Lumber Mills and the Duluth approach
of the interstate bridge to Superior.
Wis, and wiped ont millions of feet CT
lumber early today The loss is esti-
mated at 100000 Twenty degrees be-
low zero weather hampered the fire.
men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
CAILLAUX WILL NOW
BE PLACED ON TRIAL,

Paris. Dec. 25.-General Dubaii
yesterday signed the order for the
prosecution of Deputies Caillaux and
Lostalot and M Comfy 1t is alleged
that Comfy was present at the lunch
at which former Premier Cailaux met
Cavallini and is said to have accom-
panied Lostalot TO Switzerland. whert
he saw the former khedive OF Egypt.
Maitre Bemange. who defended
Dreyfus at Rennes. has been chosen
by NJ. Caillaux as his counsel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
FOOTBALL STAR WAS
FIRST OVER THE TOP

Chicago, Dec. %. - Lieutenant
Walter B. Schafer, former halfback on
the University OF Chicago football
team, was the first American officer TO
90 over the top into no Mans Land
under the barrage Of French gunners.
according to letter exhibited TO-DAY
by Schafer's fraternity brothers at the
midway school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
OFFICERS
TOURING WAR ZONES

With The American Army In France,
Monday, Dec. 24.-(By The Associated
Press. Seventeen general officers
have arrived in France from the Unit
ed States for a tour of the war zone Of
the French and British fronts and
probably Italian fronts.
When they complete their studies
they will return to the United States
to direct training activities of the ma
tional army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
IS THOUSAND kits"
REACH NAVAL BOYS

Chicago. Dec. 25-Thirty-five thou
sand Christmas kits were distributed
to tackles at the Great Lakes naval
training station today An additional
thousand blankets we're given to men
of the new aviation school. Points be-
tween Chicago and Great Lakes sent
10000 kits,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
POPE BENEDICT HAS
DAY WITH CARDINALS

Rome. Dec. e5.-Pope Benedict to-
day received the members of the
sacred college for an exchange of
Christmas greetings.
In answer TO an address delivered
by Cardinal Vincent Vannutelli, dean
of the college, the pope renewed his
recommendation for incessant prayer
for peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25

New York. Dec 25.--A plan for re-
Suelng pro rata consumption of coal
y industries non-essential to the war
aaS been devised by the federal fuel
administration, according TO a letter
.eeelyed here today by the health au-
saofities from b. " Noyes. chief of the
body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
FIRE MEET AT JOLIET.

Joliet, ILL.,, Dec. 25.-How TO reduce
fire hazard in Illinois and how best
to cope with the problems confront
ing them will be dealt with by dele
gates who will come here for the an
nual convention, Jan s, 9 and TO, Of
the Illinois Firemen's association.
More than 25G cities are represented
in the organization, and between 400
and 500 delegates are expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
Will. ACT As
HELP To ALI.
INNEW PACT
Packing House Dispute to
Have Aiding Of Federal
Officials.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-John E. VIII
liams, fuel administrator of ILL.,
n0iS, early today was appointed
referee in all labor disputes aris-
ing in the packing house indus
tries in the United States during
the war. The appointment was
agreed upon by representatives OF
packers and labOrers after con-
ferences with President Wilson'S
labor mediation board which start
ed yesterday morning and did not
end until early this morning.
The packing houses represented
were the Armour, Swift, Cudahy, Nor
ris and Wilson concerns. The agree
ment affects all OF their plants locat-
ed in Chicago, Kansas City, Denver,
st, Louis, East ST. Louis, Oklahoma
City, Sioux City, st, Paul and st. Jo-
seph.
Both sides agreed that while the
United States is al war there shall be
no strikes or lockouts in packing
plants and that Mr. Williams decisions
shall be final in all matters.
Federal Commission on Ground.
The labor commission, headed by
Secretary of Labor Wilson. came here
a week ago after the labor situation
at the stock yards had reached a crit
zeal stage Since then representa-
tives of the packing concerns and OF
the men have been called into confer
ences.
All day yesterday superintendent
of the various packing companies con-
ferred with the labor commissioners
and in the evening the labor leaders
were called in After a two-hour joint
session the labor leaders went into q
private conference and early this
morning announced their willingness
to allow Mr. Williams TO act as ref
cree in all disputes. The packers
| representatives previously had pro
posed that a referee to decide all mat
! ters be named,
| Right of the employees to join GER
tain unions was the chief cause o.
the dispute. Stock yards workers
some time ago demanded that their
unions be recognized by the packers
| that they be allowed to join any unior
they saw fit, and also demanded in
creased pay and REIMBURSEMENT o.
working hours, it is understood. Righ
| of employees to present their griev'
ances to the packers through a com
mittee was another demand. All o
these matters. and any others which
may arise in the future, will be set
tied by Mr. Williams, according to tht
/ agreement
Both Sides Pleased.
Both employers and employees to
day expressed satisfaction over tht
+ agreement, which will go into effec
at once.
THE commission is gratiied witt
| the successful result Of the confer
ences," said Felix Frankenfurter, sec
rotary, today. 1.-THE packing indus
tries are vital to America and to tn
allies. More than 100000 workers ar
affected. The agreement assures al
uninterrupted meat supply to tn
armies of the allies and is Of vital i'm
portance TO the country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
RAILROADER PROMOTED.

st. Louis, Dec. &c. Wills, super
intendent OF the Wichita division of
the Missouri Pacific railway, has been
appointed assistant general manager,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25

M m Der of Audit
Bureau of Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25

IN FRANCE is
SAMMY ROLE:
Pershing's Troops GLADDEN.
Hearts of French Tots
at Yuletide.

With the American army in
France, Monday, Dec. 24.-(By
the Associated Press - The
American expeditionary force to-
night capitulated to Santa Claus.
With a light snow falling, every
man in General Pershing's army
slough boys" eayafrymen, artil-
lerymen. marine engineers, "muIe
SINNERS stopped work AZ the
sun went down and started in TO
do the bidding of the iovial saint,
temporarily in command.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28
SHOULD MAINTAIN OUR ORGANIZATIONS.

Richmond should never, and we be
Lave will never. let it's historic mill
tary organizations lapse even tenn
porarily It is giving practical sup
port and cooperation 10 the move
ment TO organize a Blues battalion 10
take the place and 20 keep alive the
traditions Of The battalion which has
responded to the call Of the nation.
Tr Ike manner the Hqwitzers are be
fng organized and probably in time W
will have our Grays again.
The organization Of these com
nnands gives ex-members opportunity
TO serve their state at a time when
their military experience win stand
them and the commonwealth in good
stead. Fortunately there have been
few emergencies requiring military
Treatment since the bulk Of our militia
was called into national service hut
this necessity may arise at any time
aad Inc state and every unit of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28
RUSSIA'S ACID TEST.

none ~ the rAcuons-~an exceiient IN
dioauon that kerensky IS riFht' ono
faction wants an eStremeiy srohF CEN
tfai government. with ahsointe' dc
tatorial powers while ano'her faction
wants a government without power
unable to enforce It's legitimate man
Oates or 10 deteho the country from
foes within or foes without II pro-
fesses TO fear a resurrection or au-
tooracN ana "ouid plunge the country
INTO perpetual anarchy IN preference
thereto.
Russia IS NJ crucial period In lt9
career ON the way ITS real leaders
meet the crisis rests Russia ruture~-
whether u shau GO FORWARD as great
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28
THE SOLID AMERICAS.

s,s,rra+ ~ the spanish-Americas
generally would have been reKlhn'e"'
~ .,,hor hard Americas con
sideration for its reTolt-strickeh he'sh-
. .,.,ae,. t,.entfon 70 help
rather than 10 hurt. has hanisned All
,... e. .Ao r,t,ss ~ all the
o'Sii -'' ''"'''
smaller nations, while the larger ma
,. ai.oaa,t,ar o,,-
t'i39 AT ''''''7' -
a}lies.
,.,a. .u,os o.
An interesting p"
nv along this line from Guillermc
lanzuela, Guatematan consul Al NV
se4. Alabama In the closing para
graphs OF an Introduction 10 the ''N'
- r,ro.tdnr- Cahrera's inaugural al.
dress breathing a spirit or democracy
-,u-,,-o.,oss Consul yslan
'''' -
zuela writes:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28
f'oodstufYs No Longer to BE Turned
Into Whiskey

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~ ~ IN eSp,' ~, Mgltily OK srat't %
IN view VI .ii,. 'u'i,iieoS % mouse 1us
81 youus n.ol =. ny army thdt are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28
WOLFCANG BERGER
SENT TO 0GlETH0RPt
Examination of Suspects Effects Dis
closes Highwayman's Mask
But There Is No Charge
Against Him.
VICTOR DRIVES WITH FAMILY
Former Consul and Well known Busi-
ness Man, Now Held rs War Meas
ure, Enjoys n Day nj His Home
at Granite.

Wolfgang Berger, who has been in
carcerated in the Henrico Jail for
months as an alien enemy. yesterday
began his trip to Fort Oglethorpe,
where he will be informed until the
end of the war. Berger was arrested
here some months ago for failing to
register and was released by Judge
Waddin with a very light sentence.
at the conclusion of which he was
held by the federal authorities on
orders from Washington charging him
with being an alien enemy.
Deputy Marshal Lyons, Of Norfolk,
brought K H Mech through Rich
mond yesterday and Deputy Marshal
Driver accompanied him to Char
lottesvilIe. where both prisoners We're
turned over TO an armed guard in
charge of number OF prisoners from
the North all OF them headed for
the internment camp.
An interesting sideltght on the
Berger case came to light yesterday
when ono OF the officers who searched
his effects upon his arrest produced
business like highwayman's mask.
Berger was not charged with any
offense of this nature, but his move
ments remain more or less of a nys-
terry to the authorities. What part
tllS OMNIBUS bAdtk lhhNh PlsLE@h Al
his activities will probably never be
known.
Marshal Saunders was at a loss to
explain why +. Is. Victor. former Ger
man vice-cOnsul, was not sent on to
the internment camp with the rest
of the party. The ONLY explanation
that suggests itself is that the au-
thorities have decided to allow MIR.
Victor, who has extensive business
interests in and around Richmond. to
stay here until he has gotten his aft
fairs thoroughly in shape.
Mr. Victor was allowed to visit his
home Sunday in the marshal's COM
pany. The two arrived at his home
in the morning and dined with the
family. This was the first time the
interned German has visited his home
since his arrest, Although the local
authorities viii have nothing official
to announce until orders come from
Washington, the general opinion is
that his stay in Richmond will not be
more than a month, at the longest.
In accordance with their usual GUS
tom. the authorities VIII not announce
his departure for the internment camp
until he shall have left the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28
BARBER SHOP ALMOST
DENIDED OF CONTENTS

Dan oshoru's barber shop al o53s
Beverly street. was entered sunday
night by some one vet unknown
and nearly everything portable was
carried away, The BARRIERS We're hardly
able TO conduct business yesterday.
and as result many regular customers
Wore their three day-old bears and
carried their alfalfa hair another dav
The articles enumerated In the re-
port made by Osborn to the police
were: One massage machine, valued at
$3.50; one pair shears. valued at sf25;
one pair clippers, valued at $3.50 four
raznrs. valued at $50
The police are working on clue
which they hope to result In some
thing tangible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28

Don't let your conservation be all
conversation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28
SECOND FORT MYER
CAMP IN OPERATION

Washington, Aug. e7-The August
oHlcers reserve training camp at Fort
Myer, Va. opened today with the ar
rival Of additional candidates from
several states. Some of the candidates
reported last week Students from
New Jersey. Delaware. Maryland. the
District of Columbia and Virginia are
training there.
The large Richmond contingent at
Fort Myer has been leaving the past
week. In large squads daily, the citv
having more than eighty men in the
second Canp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28

Senator Martin Just doesn't pro-
bose 10 be pestered by the Woman's
pa>rtyites while he is busy helping to
meet the war situation. But that isn't
saying that any American woman who
calls on the senior senator from Vir-
ginia and presents a suffrage petition
in a ladyIike fashion will not receive
most courteous treatment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28
REFUSED TO PERMIT
CIRCUS PERFORMANCE

Especial to The Richmond virEinian.)
Lexington, Va. Aug. 27.-Sparks
shows had a date to exhibit in Lex
ington today but We're not allowed
because Lexington is quarantined
against the valley counties for intan-
tile paralysis. A colored employe of
the show, James Bear, was drowned
in North river at East Lexington to-
day while boating with several friends.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28
Took lunch Ticket.

The Cease Lunch system complain ed
TO the police last night that Emmett
Thomas had defrauded it OF one meal
ticket, valued at 81. This system sup
plies lunches at number Of the largo
manufacturing plants In thu -4A->
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28
Drink Will, Su;f

sam Alper, clothing merchant or
Lynchhurg, Va, has been held to the
grand jury on the charge of giving a
youth drink with the sale of a suit
of clothes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-28

free from the effect of drink and with
their loved ones bidding them good
bye without seeThg them under the
influence Of alcohol.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1917-05-03
THE PENALTY OF GREED

In these trying hours there may
arise a few who will try to get rich
quick at the expense of the nation and
it's people. But it will be neither
profitable or wise for them to attempt
anything of the kind.
If their business is national in it's
scope, the government will handle
them without gloves. The president
has so warned them.
If their business is local in it's char
acter, we, the people, will see that
they get their just deserts.
There must be no price boosting, no
gouging, no angling for sudden wealth
for the few at the expense of misery
for the many.
The man who can not be patriot
from choice must have it thrust upon
him from necessity.
The people are mighty and their will
must prevail. It must be period OF
loyalty and live and let live.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1917-05-03
PRODUCTION OR DESTRUCTION.

Amidst the excitement of these
days it will be well if we give atten-
ton to the voice of wisdom.
Patriotism is one of the greatest
virtues. But Patriotism is not al
ways armed with a rifle, neither is its
possessor always a target for bullet.
That this is peculiarly the case just
at this time is brought forcibly to our
minds when we begin to soberly study
our conditions.
When a state of war was declared
by congress this country was already
facing exorbiant food prices and on top
of that comes the discouraging pre-
dicament of a fifty million bushel
shortage in the 1917 wheat crop. We
are also threatened with a shortage in
potato crop, due to the almost pro-
tive price of seAd.
n, bear nd it is the pur-
'eeihle sl1nnort TO
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1917-05-03

cording to Josepaus, one million, one
hundred thousand Jews and took about
one hundred thousand of the most
able-bodied back to Rome to work as
slaves. The Kaiser has the Pagan rec
ord beaten in several particulars.
And this Notwithstanding that the
German empire had entered into a
solemn treaty never to invade Bel
gium. The Jews had no similar treaty
with the Romans.
After the destruction of the city
and the Jewish army, the Romans did
not continue their policy of starvation.
Not so with the Kaiser. His policy of
starvation continues to this day. His
submarines are ruthlessly sinking the
wheat-laden ships sent by kind-heart-
ed people to feed the starving women
and babes of Belgium. The able-bod-
led men of the unhappy little nation
are being taken by thousands to Ger
many to work virtually as slaves for
the Kaiser, the policy continuing too,
despite the protests of all civilization.
The German people cannot be held
responsible for such frightfulness, nor
do the American people believe that
the rank and file of the Germans sub
scribe to such policies. America has
risen to aid in saving the soul of Ger
many from such horrible inhumanity.
Kaiserism has no place in the civili2a-
ton of the present time. May the
Lord of Hosts assist the AA4r1as7ls'an
people in 3his struggle for humanity