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Evening journal., 1917-01-30

You are old HOnus Wagner" the Rookie said
"And your old dome is getting white.
And yet you continue 10 bust the old thread.
of the ball. do you think that Is right7"
I'm my youth" Grandpa Honus replied to the Yam.
when baseballs only dollar
My early instructions were always to lam
The pill the bleachers would hollsr,-
You are old" said the hid, "as mentioned before,
And although you're not pudgy fat,
Your slide into second caused Ever to roar
Pray, what is the for that"
In my youth Hans replied, he sharpened his spikes
when going to second toll
7 padded my pants to avoid the belikes
OF and Herzog and Doyle"
You old. Honus Wagner, your base hits few
And still you hang onto your job
Can you tell the secret when I through
IT still be a hit with the mob"
tive answered two questions and that is enough"
Said Honus, Now don't get so gay
"Do you think have got to spill all of my stuff
For rookie to cop, not today"
Evening journal., 1917-01-30

Welsh and Fred's title, but Is not
aching for a match with Kilbane.
"Kilbane is the greatest fighter in
the world" he confided. "I would
rather fight Welsh at lao pounds than
Kilbane at 100"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
RUSS REBEL
PLANS AIDED
BYSENAT0RS
Member of Roots Party
Makes This Assertion
in Speech.

Des M0ines, Iowa. Nov. 9-"Max-
imalists can no more control Rus
STA than the Industrial Workers
OF the World can control the Unit
ed States" is the opinion of
Charles Edward Russell, member
of the recent Root commission to
Russia, as expressed in an inter-
view here today.
In an address here last night, Mr.
Russell declared that the words of
Senators LaFollette. Gronna and
Stone have furnished food for the Ger
man propaganda that has been flashed
around the world, and instilled as d
posion into the hearts Of the Russian
people until it has knocked all of the
punch out of their army"
Mr.. Russell likened the influence Of
the Maxipalists in Russia to that OF
the /. WV. in this country in pointing
out that there are spots in the Unit
ed States where the /. W. W. is strong,
but they have no influence in the coun-
try at large"
Editorials Are Blamed.
The attitude of "a majority Of Amer
lean newspapers. was declared by
Mr., Russell to be a great influence for
evil in Russia" as they publish edi-
torials criticizing and denouncing Rus
STA based on falsehoods and contain
ing false conclusions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
CAPITAL WATCHES
MOVES IN RUSSIA
Speculate Upon Chances of Kerensky's
Return to Power With Cossacks
Backing Conservatives.

Washington. Nov. 9.--Interest in the
latest Russian political upheaval was
intense in the capital today.
Attention naturally was directed on
the probable effect Of the chaotic sit
uati0n in the military fortunes of the
allies. Whether a strong central gov
ernment, capable of prosecuting a
vigorous campaign against the Ger
man forces on the eastern front can
be evolved from the present turmoil, is
a matter of eager speculation.
Belief in some quarters in the pos
sibility that Kerensky may return to
power is predicted upon the assump-
ton that the strong Cossack element
fayors the maintenance of a conserva-
tive form of rule
Even if the extremists carry out
their decision to conclude a separate
peace with Germany, dissenting forces
In other parts of Russia, it was point
ed out, will be able to place in the
field q military force capable of keep
ing the German armies occupied At
any event, the severe Russian winter,
lit is thought, will preclude any posi-
bility of great German offensive be-
fore spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
OHIO VETS LEAD
AGAIN; SHIFT INCS
Vote Pendulum Swings Back and
Forth as Returns Come In
Contest Not Ended.

Cincinnati. Ohio, Nov. 9.-Difer-
ences between the official returns
furnished by telegraph from the coun-
ty seats and those officially turned in
to the secretary of state caused the
pendulum to swing toward the dry side
today, in the Ohio prohibition election.
The indicated wet majority shrunk
through this process to 1.f07 with II
county seats reporting official figures
and seven, including the large cities,
reporting unofficially.
The totals now stand for prohibition
$40, 533 and against, 1870.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
CAPTAINS DEATH
QUOTED RIOTERS
Last Act of Negro Soldiers Was Kill
ing OF Captain Mattes-Then Fled
Towards the Camp.

San Antonio, Teaxs, Nox. 9.-The
killing of Captain Mates of the Hi
nois field artillery, it was brought out
at the court martial hearing today,
was the last outrage perpetrated by
the mutinous Negro soldiers in the
Houston riots Aug. % last. Some
realization of what this might mean
for them apparently came to their
leaders, according to the testimony,
and they abandoned their intention Of
striking towards the heart of Houston.
swung south and after breaking up
into smaller bands undertook to
either hide or make their way back 10
the camp
Charles Lewis, a Houston musician,
testified he was stopped by Negro SOL
diers about 1880 O'Clock but was not
molested. This was after Mates was
killed. About 2 o'clock he heard a
shot from the direction of the railroad
tracks.
The following day the body of Ser
geant Henry. declared to have been
the leader of the mutineers, was
found near the tracks. No one saw
Sergeant Henry killed and from the
nature of his wound it has been as
sumed that he committed suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
ROWLAND In VAUDEVILLE.

Dubuque, Iowa, Nov. 9.-Clarence
Rowland. manager of the Chicago
White Sox, worlds champions, will go
into vaudeville He will make his
first appearance on the stage at a
local theatre next Thursday afternoon.
Rowland. according to his manager
here. will tour the middle west and
east during fhe winter months, The
White Sex manager signed the vaude-
vile contract in Chicago yesterday.
Rowland will talk baseball only, Civ
ing some side lights on the recent
worlds series.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
LIBERAL PROTEST
ON POLAND PLANS
German Reichstag Resents Attempt To
Decide Future Policy Behind the
Back of That Body.

Copenhagen, Nov. 9.-The proposed
settlement OF the eastern problem by
annexing Poland to Austria-Hungary
and CORTLAND and Lithuania to Ger
many has few friends in Germany
aside from the proponents of the idea.
Virtually the entire press opposes it.
The Conservative and Nationalist or
cans are against it because they fear
the effect of such step upon their
own anti-Polish policy in regard to
the Polish provinces of Prussia.
The Liberal and Socialist newspa-
pers are indignant at the attempt TO
decide a question involving the whole
future Of Germany behind the back of
the reichstag, and also resent the eff
forts 10 oYerturn the anti-annexatien
peace policy set forth in the reichstag
resolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
SOLDIER FOOTBALL
TO BE GREAT GAME

Chicago, Nov. "a football game
with an elaborate military setting will
take place on Stage field on Dec. /
with elevens from Camp Grant at
Rockford. H., and Camp Custer, at
aBttle Creek. Mich. as the partici-
pants. The gate receipts will 90 to
the athletic equipment funds of the
two camps. Announcement of the
scheduling Of this game was made
today.
The contest promises to provide all
the excitement of a game between ri
val colleges as most of the PLAYERS
are former members of varsity elev-
ems. The presence of military STATS
and enlisted men from both eaups
will make it spectacular affair, SIM
liar to the former Army-Navy game
held in the east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
FRENCH and ENGLISH ON italy FRONT
Kerensk y's Cabinet Prisoners in Old Fortress
NothingMatters
1T u. S. Stays on
AWedFightLine

London, Nov 9-The arrival in
London Of the American mission, Col
onel Houses statement to the press
and the announcement of the Ameri-
can state department fill d conspicu-
Gus place in the morning newspapers.
Editorially, the Times says:
THE theory that America stands
more or less aloof from the allies may
still survive, but hence forward she
shares our Utmost councils, not only
regarding the object of the war, but
as to the way to win il.
In several points lately things have
not been going too well for the allies,
but none Of their reyerses or disap-
pointments matter if only the great
war power Of the United States is di-
rected rightly to the common end"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
1TTEUTONS WONDER
ABOUT SUB WORK
Grumble Because England Has Not
Yet Been Starved 0mt-Be Pa
tent, Naval Expert Says.

Copenhagen, Nov. captain Per-
sius, naval expert of the Berlin Tage-
hlatt. notes a growing impotence
among Germans with the results of
the submarine campaign registered In
a swelling food of letters demanding
an answer to the question, When
shall we have England beaten?"
He throws cold water on the optim-
lists and warns them against accept
ing as reliable figures on destroyed
tonnage, including those apparently
German, and other statistical materia..
Captain Persius says that with the
1917 harvest and the imports of grain
the food problem can scarcely become
a motive. for the next six months at
least. to make Great Britain inclined
TO conclude peace. He holds that the
submarine question for the British
will be not Can we continue the
war;" but will it pay?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
BLIND DOCTOR is
KILLED IN HOTEL
Mystery Surrounds Cleveland Murder
in Heart of City-Dr. Chaplin Known
as Author and Traveller.

Cleveland Ohio, Nov 9.-The mys-
terry surrounding the murder of DR..
Harry Lorenzo Chaplin, physician, au-
thor and traveller, by an unidentified
assailant in room at downtown
hotel last night, remained unsolved
today, although orders were issued
from police headquarters for the ar
rest of a man who was known to have
been in Cleveland yesterday.
The skull was FRACTURED by blow
on tile back Of the head and according
to Coroner Byrne, the fact that the skin
was not cut suggests that the doctor
was struck from behind with a heavy
weaYon.
Mrs. Chaplin, who was the widow OF
Valentine Fries. wealthy Sandusky
boat owner and 1umberman, before
she married "the blind DOCTOR" as the
murder victim was known, told police
that her husband went to the hotel
yesterday afternoon to meet man
who recently came from Chicago, with
whom he had had business dealings in
the past.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
Blood to Flou,
in petrogradIs
Fear of ENJOY

Paris, Nov, 9.-"Those who thought
the Russian revolution had been fin
ished made a mistake" said NJ. Max
lakof. the Russian ambassador, In an
Interview which appears in the Petit
Parisien. Alas, now the blood Of
our people viii flow again in the
streets of Petrograd
But. however, sad may be the adj
vent to power of the Maximalists. 1t
can be only q mouentary success. In
my opiaion it is the supreme effort or
the Maximalists, This desperate at
tempt. this daring stroke, can be only
the signal for their downfall and the
organization of the revolution In a
national and patriotic sense which is
bound TO assure victory against en-
emies within and without.
Russia as whole is about to rally
around a national government ana
form for it rampant of flesh and
blood. A radical surgical operation
was perhaps necessary. after the mis-
understanding caused by General
Korniloffs move, in order to assure
the salvation OF immortal Russia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
MILLIONS TO COME
FROM RATE RAISES

Washington, Nov. 9-Several mil
lien dollars more in railroad revenue
Is contemplated in proposed increases
in rates on grain and its products
from the central freight association
territory on which hearing swas con-
Quoted today by Examiner Disque II
the interstate commerce commission.
The case is part of the Is per cent
freight rate increase which the COM
mission is considering and involves
local and reshippinng rates on domes-
tic and export grain from Chicago
Mississippi river and other markets
to eastern cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
MUST FIGHT FOR
KAISER; USE ALL
Germans Once Citizens of United
States but Now in Fatheriand
Cannot Escape Military.

Copenhagen, Nov. 9,-The German
military authorities continue the prac-
tice OF putting into the army persons
living in Germany who have lost their
original citizenship without acquiring
German nationality.
A new order says that former ma
tionals Of foreign states, including
former Americans. will not be en-
ployed with the front line troops, but
must serve in the armies Of occupa-
ton or elsewhere behind the front
This applies to German Americans
who returned to Germany to live after
being naturalized in the United States
The children OF such parents arr
liable to service in the trenches in
case they have not completed the nee
essary steps TO obtain American citi-
zenship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
SUMMARIZED VIEWS
OF RUSSIAN REVOLT
SEEN FROM EVENTS
lRy Associated Press.l


Petrograd. is under control Of the
Maximalists while Premier kerensky
has fled the Russian capital. The
downfall of The provisional govern
ments authority in Petrograd at least
came suddenly and without great
bloodshed and several ministers of
Kerensky's cabinet are in prison.
Unofficial opinion in allied capitals
seems to be that the Maximalist at
tempt to guide the destinies OF
trouble torn Russia will be short lived
Civil war with the more conservative
elements of Russia opposed to the ex-
tremists of Petrograd is not unlocked
for, and in some quarters, it is thought
that even now Kerensky at the head
of loyal troops may be marching
against the Bolsheyiki.
News dispatches received from Pet
rograd are subject to the censorship
of the MaXimalists and probably por-
tray only one side of the situation but
the present outbreak OF the radicals
appears to have been more successful
than the abortiye effect of last July.
Nicolai Lenine, who fed Petrograd
after the July failure, is again leading
the Maximalists, who were aided by
most Of the Petrograd garrison and
sailors from the Baltic fleet.
Little serious fighting attended the
revolt, the most important being the
bombardment of the winter palace,
the seat Of the provisional government,
by the warship Aurora and the fort
a
palace held out for four hours.
Reports from German sources today
furnished virtually the only fresh
news regarding the situation in Rus
STA, where the MaXimalists are in con-
troll of Petrograd and are appealing to
the army TO support 1t against i'm
nerialistic attempts" until it has OBJ
tanned "a democratic peace
Other reports, which were entirely
without confirmation. said Premier
Kerensky who left the capital before
the extremists gained the ascendency
had been arrested, and that the Rus
sian army on the northern front hat
Joined the Maximalist movement anC
was marching on Petrograd.
Italian and Other Fronts.
| In northern Italy the Austro-Ger'
mans have forced a crossing of the
I Iiyenza river and the Italians are re
! firing toward the Piave. the las
strong natural line before Venice
! General Cadorna's troops are making
more spirited resistance to the for
ward movement OF the invaders, espe
cially on the upper Tagliamento anG
I the upper Livenza.
The larger units of the Italian arm,
are retiring without molestation from
tbe Austro-Germans, but strong real
guards are giving the Teutons battle
Al several points An Italian attemp
to hold out on the middle Taglla
mento resulted in the force being Gu
off and II 900 Italians. including gen
eral, being taken by the Austro-Ger
mans, increasing their captures, &C
cording to Berlin, to 250,0o0.
British troops in Asia Minor con
tinue successful operations.
In Palestine, General Allenby'
forces have made another advance to
ward Jerusalem. In Mesopatomia tn
British advancing up the Tigris hay'
captured Tessrit, 90 miles northwes
OF Basdad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
RED CROSS EFFORTS
GO ON FOR RUSSIANS

Chicago, Nov 9.-The Russian de-
bacle will have but one effect on the
Red Cross work in that codntry-the
speeding up OF the work on a large
scale, according to Harry P. Dawson.
head of the national Red Cross coun-
ell, who spoke before a conference of
workers OF that organization here at
the closing session last night.
The Red Cross will redouble its
efforts to aid the suffering Russians -
he declared, regardless of the situa-
ton in Petrograd. We enlisted for
humanity and we're going through"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
TROOPS
MOVE IN JOB
TO STOP HUN.
English and French Heads
in Italy Speed Men
to Front.

Rome, Nov. 9.-The
Italians are still holding
back the Austrians and
Germans by rear guard
actions while the main
body of the troops is es-
tablishing itself on the po-
sitions chosen for the re-
sistance, says today's off,
cial statement.
Italian Military Zone, Thursday.
Nov. s.-Both British and French
troops are going toward the front.
The French and British repre-
sentafives who have come to Italy
had conference of two hours to-
day with King Victor Emmanuel.
The military measures called for
by the present situation we're dis
eussed in active and cordial col.
liberation.
On leaving the king the party
visited French and British troops
going toward the front.
In the party are the British pre-
nier, David Lloyd George; the French
premier, Paul Painleve; the Italian
premier, Vittorio Orlando, Lieutenant
General Sir William Robertson, chief
of the imperial staff at British army
headquarters; Major General Wilson.
sub-chief Of the British general staff
General SHUTS, formerly the British
commander in South Africa; the Ital-
ian foreign minister, Baron Sonnino;
the French minister of missions
abroad. Henry Franklin Boullon, GEN
eral Foeh, chief of staff OF the French
war ministry, and their stats.
Germans Are Advancing.
Berlin. Nov. 9. british Admiralty,
Per Wireless Pressl-The Austro-
German forces In northern Italy, over
coming the resistance of the Italian
rear guards, are advancing toward the
Piave river, the war Office announces.
THE Livenza river has been crossed
The allied tAustro-Germanl armies, "
the war Office says, overcoming the
resistance Of the Italian rear guards,
are advancing ceaselessiy on mountain
roads and on the plain. in driving
snow and pouring rain. toward the
Piaye."
Italians Wreck Bridges.
Italian Army Headquarters, Wednes-
day, Nov. IA dozen bridges have
been blown up on the LiVenza river
to arrest and delay as much as pos
sihle the advance of the Austro-Ger-
mans toward the Piaye river. The
Livenza is a smaller river than the
Tagliamento and offers fewer difficult
ties to the invading army to cross it
but the retiring Italian army is now
better organized than it was on the
banks OF TagIiamento.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
YEGGS BLOW SAFE;
GET BANKS MONEY

Jackson, Mich. Nov. 9-The Farm
ers' state bank in the village of Con-
cord, 10 miles south of here, was
wrecked by burglars early today. The
bandits escaped with about $4,000 in
cash.
Explosions in the bank attracted
several citizens but they were kept at
bay by the robbers who escaped in
two automobiles. 1t is said the rob-
bers exploded eight charges before
the vault was opened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
ABOUT LARD PRICE.

Chicago, Nov. g.-Lard was added to
the food administrations fair price
list for Chicago today. 1t appears
from the official announcement that a
"three-pound tin" weighs precisely
two pounds, five ounces. The con-
sumner should pay, according to the
new list, from IS cents to $l,07 for this
pail containing standard pure lard.
Other sizes are paid proportionately.
Wide range was quoted TO allow the
cheaper grocers and the fancy ones
room to adjust themselves, Potatoes
went up cent peck, being quoted at
80 to A cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
BAR CHURCH KNITTING.

Galeshurg, ILL.,, Nov. 9-War on knit
ting in church was declared by Gales
burg ministers today. Their spokes-
man said. This is the worlds
Gethsemane. Did Jesus take boards
to saw when he went to Gethsemane?
II the women wish to knit on Sunday,
let them stay home and not bring their
work to church"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
Won PAYER rs NAMED
AS VICE CHANCELLOR

Amsterdam. Nov. 9.-Friedrich Won
PAYER. a Progressive leader. has been
designated as German vice chancel-
lor, according to semi-official tele-
gram received here from Berlin. 1t
adds that the appointment of Herr
Friedberg, leader of the National Lib
erals. as vice president of the Prussian
state ministry, is considered probable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
BIG Y. M. G. A. DRIVE
STARTS FOR SUNDAY

New York. Nov 9.--Fifteen thousand
cities and towns in the United States
are preparing for the big drive com-
mencing Sunday, to raise $35 1000 900
for war work for American soldiers
and sailors, it was announced today by
the national war work council of the
Young Mems Christian association.
The work will be pushed by 100000
workers on $4,000 committees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
WAR MAKES FAD RnYS-

Chicago, Nov. 9.-The war is a con-
tributor to juvenile delinquency. ac-
cording TO reports at the conference
of the Boys Workers association. in
session here. Complaints to the asso-
citation are said to have increased 80
per cent over the corresponding Pc
riod last year, and the cause is as
signed to the prevalent spirit of war.
which prompts the boys to think of
fighting and handling guns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
HAVE YOU STOCK IN
THIS BURG CONCERN

Galesburg, H., Nov. "a project to
link farm and city by an elevated
railtoad exploded here today when the
National Transportation and Electric
Service corporation filed voluntary
petition in bankruptcy.
The concern has 700 stockholders
in Illinois. Iowa and Missouri. The
petition recites that the assets are
81 900 and that the liabilities amount
to $4,000 of which $4,000 is claimed
by E. S. Carr, promoter and inventor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
FOOD PLEDGE GOAL
is NEAR TO HOPES

Washington, Nov. 9-The food ad-
ministration has come within less than
a million of its ten million goal for
food pledge cards, The total pledges
signed by American housewives stood
early today at 9.119.417, an increase of
more than 100000 over the last report
given out by the campaign headquar-
ters here
Pennsylvania leads in cards signed
with 10000. Iowa is second with
$4,000 pledges and Missouri third
with 500 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
MAYORS TRIAL SET.

BelIeyilIe, H., Nov 9.-The trial of
Mavor Mollman of East ST. Louis, H.,
on charge Of malfeasanee in Office,
vas set today for Nov. q Mayor
Mollman's indictment was result of
the East st. Louis race riots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
MINING STOCK SHARK
MADE REAL FORTUNE

Chicago Nov. 9.-Donald D. Fitz-
gerald is under arrest here today
charged with engaging in swindling
operations that within the past two
years are said to have earned a for
tune OF from 100000 to $4,000 for
him. The sale Of fictitious mining
stocks is declared by the police to
have been the most frequent method
used by him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
HAYNER NOT Gritty

Logan, Ia, Nov "a directed YER
dict of not guilty was returned to-
day by the jury in the trial Of Fl. NJ.
Hayner. attorney general of Iowa, on
an indictment charging him with
.wilfully and corruptly depressing a
person under color Of Office"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
urkish A rn1y in
Retire at: British
Win in Palestine

London, Nov. 9.-The entire Turkish
army in Palestine is retreating to-
wards the north. British airplanes
are following up the retiring Turks
and bombing them.
Forty Turkish guns were captured
says the British official statement an
nouncing the Ottoman retreat.
British and French naval forces are
cooperating against the Turkish COM
munications along the Mediterranean
coast