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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
THE WEATHER

Forecast Till P. ". Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport. Moline
anL Vicinity
Generally cloudy and unsettled
weather tonight and Sunday, slowly
rising temperature with the lowest
tonight considerably above zero
Temperature at 7 a. NJ. below
zero. Highest yesterday above zero.
Lowest last night. below zero.
Velocity OF wind at a. m, 4 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m. so; at
I a. m, 80.
Stage of water. %. rise of A in
| last "a hours.
I'M. SHERIER. Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
CROWD BUSHES FOR
SMOKES" AT BLAZE

Chicago, Dec. 15.-Seores of Chi
cago's lodging house denizens enjoyed
free Christmas smokes" today when
fire attacked the holiday stock OF
big down town tobacco shop.
Thousands of cigars and cigarettes
were pitched into the streets by fire.
men and when this maneuver in the
fight against the flames became known
there was a rush from saloons and
"fiops' and a free-for-all scramble.
The loss was SIS 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
GERMANS NOW TRADE
ACROSS RUSS BORDER

Petrograd, Friday. Dec. IA, - The
Germans already have begun to OBJ
tain fats and other sorely needed sup
plies from Russia, according to in
formation reaching Petrograd today.
1t was announced that credit institu-
tions here had been advised that trade
had been resumed with the Germans
at Mnsk and other points near the
northwestern front
New shops have been opened and
the Germans are exchanging metals
and chemicals Tor vegetables and fats
and especially soap Tho price OF
soap is IS rubles pound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
Tattooer Killed
by Cop; Fight Is
inChicago'sLoo

Chicago, Dec. 15.-J II. Ellis OF
Omaha, said to have been tattooer,
was shot md killed early today by a
policeman after he had terrorized the
proprietor and guests in Clark street
hotel
Ellis, who the police believe was
temporarily demented, fourished a
revolver and chased occupants Of the
hotel through halls and to their rooms.
Five shots were fred when the po-
licemen arrived. Three bullets from
Ellis revolver went wild, while both
shots from the policeman's weapon
took effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
MUST NOT FORGET
OUR NEGRO TROOPS

Chicago, Dec 15.-A movement was
started today by local clubs to furnish
Christmas kits for soldiers in the 1884
brigade. a Negro unit at Camp Grant,
Rockford, Ill The movement is the
result Of a plea from Major General
Barnes of the brigade that Negro SOL
diers be not neglected at Christmas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
GERMAN POISON PLOT
TO DESTROY CATTLE

Des Moines. Ia, Dec. 15.-Dr. j. /.
Gibson. state veterinarian, stated at
the Iowa loyalty conservation meet
ing here that evidence had been found
to show that enemy aliens had at
tempted, with serious results, to in
oculate livestock in the eastern part
of the state with deadly anthrax virus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
FUSION BRITISH BANKS.

London, Dec. 1.-THE latest in the
series of amalgamation of prominent
British banks is the fusion of the Ma
uonal Provincial bank OF England and
me Union Of London and Smith
eank. Financial editors of the morn
ing new, papers describe the amalga-
nation as a development of exception
a. Importance and the greatest event
o. its kind in the history of banking
% Great Britain, both in point OF size
and consequence. The banks new
Title will be the National Provincla,
and Union bank and it viii have tota
deposits OF about 170,000,000 pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
BRITISH DENY STORY
OF TALK FOR PEACE

London, Dec 15.--With reference to
the German governments statement
that it had received through a neu-
trail government last September an
inquiry in regard to its war aims un-
der circumstances indicating that the
inquiry was made with the sanction Of
the British government. the Daily
Chronicle prints statement from
Lord Robert Cecil, minister Of block
ade, bran ling the whole thing as un-
true.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
KAISER Will.
MAKE some:
PEACE OFFER
Russia Contends Transfer
Of Troops Should Not
Be Made.

Amsterdam. Dec. "a treaty
tween Russia and Germany has
been formulated, according to an
onicla German statement re-
celyed here today.
London. Dec. l5-Emper0r VIII
liam IN his Christmas message
proposes to make Il final peace Of
fer ~ his enemies. son whom, In
ease Of rejection, viii fall the re-
enonsibility for blOOdshed in
igls," according TO an unofficial
Berlin telegram forwarded fr9m
Geneva by the Exchange Tele-
graph company.
A Pctrograd dispatch dated Friday
announces The resumption Of Russia
Germany armistice negotiations and
saws that they are now concerned with
the transport Of troops from the front,
the question Of the seas and question
OF determination.
Russia maintains her attitude in re-
spect 90 transportation Of German
NuNN0 |1 Nlutl - FAtof 'bHNStihAiS
that the Germans should not send
men from the east to France and
Belgium.
Wanted Russ Disarmed.
The Petrograd newspapers announce
that Germany has Withdrawn her Ce-
mand for disarmament Of the entire
Russian army Bolsheviki units al
Kiay have been disarmed by the Tx
ranians and sent to their homes,
A dispatch from Petrograd Bolshev-
ih sources claims that the result OF
The elections to the constituent assem-
My In the Fifth and Twelfth armies
and IN the army in Finland give the
Rolsheyiki an overwhelming majority
The next strongest vote, II is asserted
was cast in favor of the reyolutionar!
socialist.
Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki for
eign minister, in a speech delivered
In Petrograd today, reviewing tn
work Of the administration, said
was impossible TO reform the socia
construction Of Russia in a month
But we already have introduced
measure giving land to the peasants,
Trotzky continued. "and are preparin
the machinery for controlling the eE
pansiou of production. We have take
steps toward peace on a general an
democratic basis.
"Thp German government opene
peace puurparlors with us because tn
discomfort of its masses forced 1t
this step
Ultimatum About Balkans.
According to one version Of Gel
manys separate peace teams reacl
ing PcJrugrad from Stockholm, Ru'
STA must forever abandon her intil
ence In the Balkans, while German
shall have the right to export MANI
taciuras into Russia for 10 veal
without duty. Germany and Austr
have made concessions beginning fro
the day OF the signing Of the pea
treaty aad running for 40 years.
In one instance the Bolshevl
troops iu Kiev resisted disarmame
and numerous casualties resulted.
The B0lshevld committee OF Il
/ Twelfth army corps has asked for q
recall of Major Pichon, head OF &
/ French military mission, for protes
ing against agitation in the arm
against the entente allies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
BAKER TO RELIEF
OF RECRUIT ARMY
secretary of War Orders That wait
ing Men Shall BE Given Chance
TO Enlist.

Washington, Dec. 15.- -- Secretary
Baker today came to the relief of the
thousands Of men who have yoiun-
leered for the regular army but nave
been rejected because of the break
down OF the recruiting machinery by
ordering that all qualified applicants
who presented themselves before noon
Today should be accepted even though
heir examination and other details
Could not be accomplished until later
Thousands of men seeking to vol
anteer before the new draft reguia-
ions went into effect at noon mac
eeen turned away because the recruit
ing stations were swamped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
ALL PLEAD NOT Gritty.

Chicago, Dec. 15.-One hundred and
three alleged members OF the Indus
trial Workers Of the World, probably
the largest number ever assembled in
one court room to answer TO charges
of eonspiring against the federal gov
eminent, pleaded mot guilty" when
arraigned before Judge Lands in the
United States district court today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
SUGAR PROBE RESUMED.

Washington. Dec 1.-THE sugar in
vestigation was resumed today with
the senate committee refusing to per-
NIT counsel for the food administra-
ton TO cross examine any witnesses
Chairman Reed said the committee
would inquire into any phases sug-
gested by the food administration or
other officials
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
TWO NORWAY SHIPS
VICTIMS OF U-BOAT

London. Dec. 15.-The steamships
whose losses is reported by the Nor
wegian foreign Office are the Stra-
thorne and the San Croix. The Stra-
thorne was torpe1oed in the Mediter-
ranean and Is of her crew were saved.
The San Croix was torpedoed in the
English channel. Two men were lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
NORWAY NOT IN WAR,
HAS LOST 5000 MEN

London, Dec. 15.-It is stated off,
cially that Norway has lost 5000 sail
ors during the war. Central News
dispatch from Christiania reports,
The sinking of TWO more steamships
is told of in the dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
CAMP DODGES MEN
MUST USE TROLLEY

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Dec. 15.-Except
in cases where the trolley or other
than steam railway transportation can
be used, Christmas leaves Of absence
were revoked here in compliance with
the recent order from Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
ENEMY GUNS
DROP SHELLS
FORmANCIN0.
Italian Plains are Still
Held From Invaders Of
Country.

italian headquarters In north
ern Italy, Dec. 15.-(By the As
ISOLATED Press.l Heavy fighting
is in progress today on the noun.
tain front northeast of the Brenfa
river. The enemy Is attempting to
advance his positions as he has
those west of the river, which
would give him two lines OF APP
preach TO the Brenta valley and
the open plain.
The chief Austr0-German effort
is centering about Monte Beretta.
There the enemy succeeded in adj
vancing only a shert distance in
the repeated attacks in which he
suffered large losses.
Italian Headquarters In North
ern Italy, Friday. Dec. ii, (By the
Associated Presst.-The enemy
has brought a large number OF
his heaviest guns to the Pave and
northern fronts and the lombard
ing has taken on renewed vi0-
lenee. Some OF the shells have
reached Mancino, eight miles back
va thu thft anu kCN luilE5 AkVM
the city of Treyiso. Four hun
bred of these monster proiectiIes
we're concentrated on one point.
General Diaz, the Italian command
er in chief, sums up the results Of
the struggle of the last three days in
the north by saying that the enemy
secured an insignificant stretch OF
ground at an immense sacrifice of
blood.
Although he has obtained a 1odg-
ment on Monte Spinuccia and Monte
Fontanel, heretofore held by the Ital-
ians. this does not represent any ap-
preciable advance toward the plains
which is his main object, but merely
fiuctuation of the Italian line, OF
which Monte Grappa is the dominat-
/ ing barrier.
Even below Grappa formidable de-
fensiye works have been constructed
plain, but each day renders this more
doubtful.
Strength of Invaders.
/ Washington, Dec. 15.-The strength
of the Austro- German invaders IL
Italy is placed by official dispatches
from Rome today at so divisions Or
the front line are 81. of which 80 ar,
Austrians and seven German. Eigh
others, four German and four Aus
TRANS, are said by information from
competent sources to be held back o
the lines in reserve.
On the Western Front.
London, Dec. 15.-'Local fightin
was recommended yesterday evenin
in the neighborhood of Polderhee
chateau, in which our troops regaine
{ a considerable part of the trench int
! which the enemy had penetrated dun
| I ing the morning" the war Office ar
: nounced today.
THE hostile artillery was actiy
f during the night east Of Messines an
= northeast Of Ypres.
Advance in Palestine.
: London. Dec, 15.-The British ha,
: made another advance in Palestir
northeast Of Jerusalem, the war offit
. announces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
Notice to Argus Subscribers

On account of the greatly increased of everything that
into the making newspaper The Argus has been at last compelled
70 announce an the subscribers from cents
r. cents per week weeks The III
will 90 effect Monday December H.
Newspapers all the country months raised their sub
scrpton price The Argus held off long possible
ing the price established 2 despite fact that the of
news print and materials for the Is months has practically
doubled and in trebled
The Argus carrier boys will make collections heretofore
calling everv two weeks and collecting Is cents
THE J. w. POTTER COMPANY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
FRENCH HAVE
FAITH;LETUP
FOR HUN SUB
Months Losses Lowest
Since Ruthless Sinking
Started.

Paris, Dec. 15.-Rea1 progress is
being made against the German
submarine campaign, Georges Ley
CUES, minister of marine, declares
in an interview in the Petit Pa
risien today. He warns, however.
against toe optimistic conclusions
being drawn from the reassuring
developments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15

Recess Of congress from Tuesday
Dec. is, to Thursday, Jan 3, is pro
vided for in a resolution passed TODAY
by the house. 1t was sent to the sen
ate and members again arranging for
the holiday vacation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15

I've are ceaselessly working TO
counter the effects of the submarine
war and have made genuine progress,
said the minister I'VE purchased a
number of special high speed, shallow
draft vessels to hunt submarines and
we are building certain number
ourselves.
Crews Less Efficient.
THE German submarine campaign
while grave, is partially checked. Las
month our losses were the lowest or
record. We have also observed thai
the German crews are less efticien
and less enterprising than at the be
ginning and that their ammunition il
of an inferior quality
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
PR0HIB VOTE
TUESDAY;AIM
NATION WIDE:
Congress Makes Plans for
Holiday Recess Next
Week.

Washington, Dec. Ia vote on
the constitutional amendment for
nation wide prohibition at o'clock
next Monday afternoon was agreed
to today in the h0Use.
Sponsors Of the resolution claim
a safe margin over the necessary
twO-thirds vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15

Petrograd, Dee. flowing to
the boycotting of the municipal
elections by the other parties, the
MaxlmaIists will be in undisputed
control of the administration of
petrOgrad.
The newspaper PraYda, organ of
the BolsheVigi government, has
announced the arrest of the lead
ing members OF the council OF
union Cossack troops at petr0-
grad at the instance OF the Cos
sack committee affiliated with the
WOrkmen's and soldiers delegates.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27
Grand Canyon Visitors in 1915

While the steam railroad contin-
ues to be the favorite conveyance
for long distance travellers touring
the far west, lots of travellers chat
feur there by auto. regardless of tire
troubles and longer time required.
The Grand Canyon OF Arizona was
visited in 1916 by 3l.35S persons.
OF this number 26,e2s came by rail
on the Santa Fe and 5.l2s by auto,
for the most part stopping off en-
route to or from California.
Thirty-six states were on the auto
list, as checked up at FL Tovar gar
age. and four foreign countries One
auto party travelled all the way from
China. another from England. n
third from Hawaii and fourth from
Mexico. The outer fringes of Uncle
Sans domain were, represented by
Vermont. Louisiana, Minnesota and
Oregon.
The mascots or pets carried by
these enthusiasts OF the open road
comprised nearly the whole menag-
erie dogs cats. hens. monkeys.
parrots, rabbits, ROSTERS and SOUR
rels. Ford machines were in the ma
jority. but there were plenty of the
high priced cars, too.
Many were fitted up for every pos
sible contingency. day or night. rain
or shine. They were ingenious
travelling homes for the whole Blank
family, including Edo.
The Grand Canyon Is open by rail
all the year. Auto travel is confined
mainly TO the period from March to
November. Arizona Is noted for its
excellent highways-the roads in the
canyon region being especially good.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27
EAST HoLBRoOK

Mrs. 4. NJ. Nice has moved to a
dry claim on the prairie south OF this
valley.
w. y. Hedrick is the latest indi-
yidual TO acquire the sole and undis-
puted title TO a new Ford.
A chill supper was given at the
East Holbrook school house last Fri
day evening, the proceeds to be APP
piled TO the purchase of a new or
gan or piano-or whatever 1t was
for the use OF the scholars. There
was large crowd present and a
goodly sum realized
Elmer Nice and Miss Della Wiser
were married last Sunday afternoon,
at the home OF the groom. Justice
of the Peace X. r. Bartholomew Of
ficiating. The young people expect
to follow the pursuit OF agriculture
and have taken up their residence
on the farm two miles from Cheraw.
Both the contracting parties have re-
sided in this vicinity from childhood.
and have the best wishes OF their
many friends for life of JOY and
happiness.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27
What One Cent VIII Do

According to figures complied by
engineers OF the General Electric
Company, one cents worth Of cleo
trici,y at the usual heating rate of
three cents per kilowatt-hour will
operate:
\ radiant toaster long enought to
make five slices of toast every morn
ing for a week.
An electric curling iron twice a
day for a month.
a radiant grill stove for half an
hour.
\ four-inch disk stove for an hour.
An electric griddle for half an
hour.
a heating pad all night. or twelve
hours.
A foot warmer for an hour and
half.
4 chatting dish for so minutes.
Bring three quarts of water TO n
boil on water heater.
An electric broiler half an hour.
An electric percolator long enough
TO make three cups of coffee every
morning for three mornings.
An electric flat iron long enough
TO press three suits.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27
Implements

corn drill double shovel, 1
single shovel: I disc corn cultiyator;
drags: steel tank. 10 Dbl, with
folstcr, complete; 4 a. ditcher; I
Eft. sulkey hay rake; I disc cult
,ator; sets good heavy tug harness;
John Deere farm wagon with bed:
farm wagon with hay rack; 1
spring wagons 1 open buggy; cor
rugator; disc harrow; 1 3.section
harrow; = f6-in. turning plows; =
John Deere riding plows; 1 Frcnzo;
! slip scrapcr.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

One of the most remarkable trans
formations is the switching back
To protection by the Wilson admin
istration, which three years ago
hailed the enactment OF the tariff
act as one OF the greatest econom-
ic achievements OF the age. The dem
ocratic Law siashed duties relentless
iy. expanded the free list tremen-
dously and left scores of industries
is confronted by deficit that will
leave the government seriously en-
barrassed Secretary McAdoo has
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

outlined a program. approved by the
President. which contemplates res
toration OF some former duties, with
additions which go beyond the repub-
iican protective policy. It is pro-
posed to put back the rates on wool
and sugar and to place duties on cof-
fee and rubber. More money is need
ed and the tariff offers a convenient
and practicable method. But what
"giyeaway" OF the old democratic
claim, worked so industriously in
1912, that the republican tariff was
the principal cause OF the high cost
OF living Troy Times.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27
SOME MORE SHORT ONES.

Choice boxes OF stationery at the
Vogue Drug Store for 80 cents.
Mr. and Mrs. J. ID. Cralghead. and
daughter Miss Margaret. were among
the number from this city who went
to Denver the first OF the week to
attend the stock show
D. a. Brown. of the La Junta
Hardware Company, went to Denver
Tuesday to attend the Hardware
Mems Convention and to take in the
stock rLCw.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

FOR RENT-iso acres one mile
from La Junta post office: this
land has both Catlin and Otero
Nater. land will be cut up to suit
enter. For particulars address II.
q Dalton. La Junta.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

FOR sALE-Best improved home In
North la Junta. five room house.
lot Iss50o: price fi.700.-T. J.
Minstanley.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

FOR sALE-lmproved fifteen acres
In North La Junta: under Fort
Lyon canal. Inquire OF Il. W. Eng.
lish Lumber Company.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

FOR RENT-fiye room house:
bath: electric lights aud gas: $50
p"r month. Inquire OF Otero Invest
ment Company.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

FOR sALE-Iiors.. single buggy.
light wagon. ligh, and heavy har-
moss also two dozen Silver Wyan-
doIte chickens. bargain " taken at
once. J. NJ. Strong. North La Junta.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SAl.E-Candy furnace, cheap:
in good order. Inquire at this OF.
flee.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

FOR sALE--My two-thirds interest
Va tn. Colonel Robb business
blocks In Rocky Ford. Colo: title
ahsoiute. reference. First National
Bank. La Junta. Address VIII +.
daniel. Greensboro. Ky. Il. r. ID.
No :
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

FOR RENT Modern furnished
room. Inquire OF 5. 81. Stubbs,
IA Carson avenue. or phone Junta
333 J.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

FOR sALE-chancc Of n lifetime:
there In money In chickens on q
town lot. back east amateur poultry
raiscrs make $1,000 q year raising
chickens on q town iot.what q chance
you have In La Junta: I have eight
lots enclosed with . sixty inch poul.
try wire fence: iooxs6o--6oet on
1885, '. .sS , terms q. f Sa;s n ss sa,ss
4. q. 0nves. 2s1o 1ndlaoa avenue.
Kansas City. No.. Or wischsil Ab-
strart Company. IL Junta. Colo.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27

FOR RENT-Barn. at AL cimarron
avenue. Inquire of Mrs. c. A. Beer
bohm.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Flye room house. In
quire of the otero Investment Co.
La Junta tribune., 1917-01-27
WANTED.

WASTED-We want you to list your
properties for sale with us: we
viii give them personal attention.
The otero Investment Company. J.
II. Crozier. Manager.
The border vidette., 1917-06-16
Tlie 8nrdsr Isdette~
JUNE 1G, 1917.
YOUR PRESIDENT SAYS

WHITE HOUSE, May 10, 1917. 7.- N'I have today created within the Red Cross a War Council to which will be entrusted the duty of responding to the extraordin- ary demands which the present war will make upon the services of the Red Cross both in the field anu in civilian relief, and l hereby earnestly call upon all those who can contribute either great sums or small to the al deviation of the suffering and distress which must inevita bly arise out of this fight for huma nifty and democracy, to cOntri bute to the Red Cross.
 Therefore, by virtue of my authority as President of the United States, and as President of the American Red Cross, I, Woodrow Wilson, do hereby proclaim the week beginning June 18th, 1917, as Red Cross week, during which the people of the United States will be call ed upon to give generously and in a spirit of patriotic sacrifice for the support and main ntanance of this work of national need"
 WOODROW WILSON" |"
The border vidette., 1917-06-16
NOTICE OF SELECTION

Under Sections 2275 and 2276. U. $. Revised Statutes, Amended by Act of Congress, February 28, 1891, Paragraphs ct seq, Rules Approved April 25, i9O7) as Ex- tended to the State of Arizona by Act of Congress, Approved June 20, 1910.
 United States Land Office, at Phoenix, Arizona, State of Arizona.