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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
GERMANY TOHAVE
'SPUDLESS week
''Hufp1ie~" to BE Noticeable hy Their
Total Absence in Teuton Cities
Next Seven Days.

London. July 7-Hamburg. Altoona
and presumably most of the other Ger
man cities viii again have no potatoes
fiji the coming week. nor viii any be
available until the new potatoes be
gin to come in. 1t is also almost inn
possible TO obtain adequate supplies
of fresh vegetables. according 10 adj
vices reaching London today from the
continent. A semi-ofHciai statement
explains that ON account Of the con-
tnued drought the vegetable crop is
delayed and that in some sections
prospects for the crops are poorer ON
account Of the drought
The aiugdom of Bavaria has decided
10 reduce the meat ration without
awaiting the promised restoration Of
fun bread allowance and after Mon
day viii aIot only 375 grams weekly
per capita instead of 500 grams.
The reason assigned officially is
that the slaughter of additional cat
tie means curtajlment eff the milk
supply
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
CALL PRESIDENT
A BLACK TRATTOR"

Chicago. July THE seIf-stvIed
second American conference for de-
mocTacy." began here today. Secret
service men we're present and made
note Of one speaker who said Prest-
dent Wilson was black traitor"
Opposition 10 the war was the key
note Of the meeting. Another speaker
blamed the ewspapers for the fact
that no men of affairs were pres
ent a the conference Congressman
Mason Of Illinois and Senator Works
of California are 10 address an open
air meeting Of the organization to-
morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
ROYALISTS CUT
PEKING RAILWAY
Road Between Capital and Tien Tsin
Put Out Of Commission by Troops
If China king.

Tien Tzin. China, July 7-Informa-
ton received here today from Picking
confirms the report that the railway
between Picking and Tien Tsin has
been cut ny troops of General Chang
Hsun leader of the royaIist forces
One body Of his soldiers is advancing
in the direction of Tieu Tsin and one
toward Paotiugfu in an endeav0r to
prevent a junction Of the republican
armies. The main body of the impeT-
iaIists remains in Picking. Chang
Hsun has called out Nauchus TO his
support. It is reported that he in
tends, If defeated. to carry off the
young emperor toward Jeholin-Ld
province, 115 miles northeast Of Pc
king
The people Of Picking are on tina
verge IF panic Street lighting and
footing are expected. NaluabIes are
being carried 10 the legation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
I ttrkey Regards
Greece at w ar:
Takes Property

London. july 7.--According to
press dispatch received at Amsterdam
from Constantine 'e as forwarded by
the Exchange Telegraph, Turkey con-
siders as equivalent 70 a declaration
of war the action of Greece in break
ing OF diplomatic relations. The
Turkish government the dispatch
says has decided to deport all Greeks
and C01hscat6 their property
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
AUSTRO EMPRESS
FIGHTS GERMANY
seeks to Pull Her Country From Al
lance With Kaiser -Exerts
SELF fer France.

London July According TO tha
Daily Express, q personal friend Of
Empress Zita of Austria has informed
certain members n the house OF com
mons that the empress IS exerting
herself strongly in the interests Of
France. She IS credited with suffi
cient influence over Emperor Charles
10 induce him 10 try to withdraw
from the Austro-Hungaria alliance
with Germany as soon as Austria
Hungary IS enabled TO lake such &C
II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
THE WEATHER

Forecast Till p. N. Tomorrow. for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday
Somewhat warmer tonight
Tenlp erature at a m. 81 Highest
yesterday, So Lowest last night, 81
Velocity Of wind an a. m, miles
per hour
Precipitation. none
Relative humidity at : p m, 81, at
: a. N 98, at D m today. ST.
Stage Of water, So; a fall of 2 in
last q hours
J. n sHERIER. Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
WORKMEN FOILED IN
ATTEMPTED RIOTING

The Hague, July IA crowd Of
"orkmen led by a revolutionary So
elallst, tried Yesterday 10 start dem
onstratlon 10 front Of the parliament
buildings in the Binnerhof. an irregu-
lar pile Of buildings enclosing an open
space Mounted police and cavalry
cleared the Binnenhof. which is en-
tered bE several gates. and closed
the various entrances. No further dis
orders occurred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
RANKS SNOW INCREASE.

New York July THE actual con
diu0n of clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week tave
days. shows that they hold S27s.45
$50 reserve in excess Of legal require
ments. This is an increase of S172.-
SIS, $40 from last week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
PARKER TO TAKE
PERSHINC POST

san Antonio, Tex. July T-Briga-
der General James Parker has been
designated a commander Of the south
ern department by the secretary of
war
General Parker has been acting as
department commander since General
Pershing was called TO Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
RAIN BOMBS
0NHE:ART OF
BRITAINCITY
Crowded Streets Thrown in
Panic by Daylight Attack
81 Dead; 141 Hurt.

London, July 7.-Thir-
ty-seven persons were kill
ed in The air raid on Lon
don and al injured, it
was officially announced
this afternoon. One en-
envy machine was brought
down by the royal flying
corps.
The official report Of casualties
was:
lord French reports that the
total casualties reported by the
police mp to the present follows:
~kiiled - Metropolitan area:
Men, -; women. +; children, 3.
Isle of Thanet; Men, I; women,
,; total, 3. Total killed. 81.
injured - Metropolitan area:
Men, II; women, 20; children, rs.
Isle of Thanet: Women, II; total
injured. f4I.
"0ue enemy machine brought
down by the royal flying corps fell
into the sea of the mouth of the
Thames
London, July 5.-Abont twenty
enemy airplaHes b0mharded Lon
don today according 20 an official
statement by the war OfffCe.
The raiders were attacked by ar
tillcry md large number Of Brit
ish airpIanes.
Damage was done in the heart Of
london by the raid, which was one
Of the greatest. If not the greatest,
ever attempted by the Germans
over the metropolis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07

T0BE:ATPART
OF FOOD BILL
Attacks the Provision That
Would Disrupt Machinery
Of Defense Council.

Washington, July Upon re-
consideration of Senator Cummins'
amendment prohibiting withdraw
al Of distilled beverages now in
bond, the senate today reversed its
action OF yesterday and voted IS
to 80 to eliminate the provision.
Washington, july president
Wilson has thrown the weight of
his personal influence against
provision attached to the food bill
Which il is said, practically would
disrupt the great machinery of the
council of national defense. The
provision iH question would for
bid any person connected with tine
government from selling TO ii ant-
thing i'm "a hich he has AN interest,
Inasmuch as the greatest business
interests OF the country are represent
ed on the advisory committees of the
council. the enactment of the prCyi-
sion. the president thinks, would dis
rupt all the machinery set up for an
economical conduct Of the
war by marshalIing the country's best
brains and resources.
President Wilson has written q let
ter TO Senator Mcclellan. author OF the
amendment saying such legislation
would be calamity He pointed out
hat business men ON the committees
nave not the power to demand the
price they shall receive for c0mmOdl-
les sold the government. whether or
not they are Interested i'm them. All
sorts of safeguards. the president
stated. have been taken TO prevent adj
ranTagc being taken OF the govern
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
Latest Bulletins

6iobc, sriz., July While fed
eral and state mediatoTs we're
CenferriuE with representatives 0i
the mine owners in effort 10 settle
the copper strike here lsse first
disturbance in the strike district
since the arrival "a United States
troops occurred opposite tfe OLD
Dominion mine. In an alferCa-
jion two austrian miners were
shot. Deputy SheriffS prevented
further disturbance and arrested
five others.
Boston. July The Leyland
liner Cestri8n. long in the Boston,
Liverpool service. has been sunk
rs q German submarine, accord
ing 50 cable adYices received here
today.
hineman, Ariz. July War
rants were issued here today fer
the arrest of foreign leaders If the
industrial Workers Of the World
who called a miners strike af the
1oleonda camp. Ii is said the
men voted eight to one against the
etrikes
Geneva. Switzerland. July t.
he rise in the exchange rate of
The German mark due to the
tending OF 10000 0a0 marks of
gold TO Switzerland, proved short
lived. The mark lost IS centimes
en- Friday and now Is down 10 81
francs, 20 eentimes for zoe marks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
RTUDING AVIATION C4WP.

Paris, july american troops are
beginning work on the first section
Of the vast aviation training camp.
Eventually this camp VIII be able TO
accommodate several thousand pilots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07

East ST. Louis, Ill. July 1-BriEa-
der General Henry r Hill Of Quincy.
III. commanding the Second brigade
Illinois national guard. arrived here
today to assist Adiustant General
troops,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07
CLE:ANOUT0F
ENEMY HELP
ISUNDERWAY
Germans That Were With
Consuls Are Told They
Are Not Wanted Here.


Washington, July An Ger
mans formerly connected either
with the German embassy or any
one of the many c0nsuiates III
America have been requested to
leave the United States. Sotifiea-
ton that their presence in America
Is uhaeslraole mas Deen sent TO
theLh ny the stare department
me GeiiHahs VINO principally
- gIftSS OF 9eT'dhts' were nor
~ 'iiat iiie3 Weie suspected 81
lH3 9HIgs' Ht lnletelte 5Lat
sii0ii L.3aLt5 70 tile Aaisti iHis"t
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definitely whar the avact stains of
most Of them is with 4ba German GOV
eminent. There is ground for belief
shat some OF them are persons aF
more importance to the German inteIIl-
gance system.
parthaIusa sill gaya
rr 3-aorg5 47s'-fl,sfrr,e ~ s,,+g,-,. ~
Tho ~,-oI .7fsq-rzesa lff-ra+,, ~ no
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~iffad 10 remain here The Purgsr-
IAN minister also SIM is AT his Iega-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07

An official statement issued this aft
ern0on by the British admiralty said
chat three Of the German airpIanes
which had dropped Bombs on London
had been brought down at sea.
The raid occurred at about $50
O'Clock this morning Thousands OF
persons crowded the streets many of
them women and children. The police
and soldiers had difficulty in holding
back the people Many persons were
seen ait windows Anti-aircraft guns
throughout the city and British air.
planes Immediately engaged the hos
tile craft and for a time the sound Of
exploding bombs and the vicious reply
of guns was deafeniug Straight over
the city flew the squadron Of raiders,
pursued by bursting shrapnel
The sun was shining brightly but
the sky was overcast with a haze such
as is so favorable to raiders.
Raiders Visible to People.
Notwithstanding the haze. however,
fhe Germans were visible plainly to
the people in the streets
The raiders appeared most suddenly
and few persons realized that a raid
was fin progress until the sound of
bombs began 70 be heard The Ger
mans were travelling at tremendous
speed They appeared to be at lower
altitude than in the last raid when
they eIaeted such heavy toll Of life
I'm London
Official Report.
The following account Of the raid
was given out.
Lord French reports that at about
$50 o'clock this morning hostile air
craft ia considerable numbers. proba-
bly, In two parties, appeared over the
Isle of Thanet and the east coast Of
Essex. After dropping some bombs
in Thanet the raiders proceeded in the
direction Of London Moving roughly
parallel 10 the north bank Of the
Thames. they approached London from
the northeast Then changing their
course they proceeded north and west
and crossed London from the north
west to the southeast Bombs we're
dropped in various places in the metro
poiitau area.
THE number OF raiding afrpIanes is
81 present uncertain. bat probably was
about twenty They were attacked by
artillery and by large numbers Of our
oen airplanes but reports as 10 the
results Of the engagements and as 70
tConu1ued on PoGe Two.f
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07

A o ciate d Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07

Nj G m b er Of A dit
Bureau of Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07

New York. July Heinrich Schaaf-
hansen former German embassy at
tacbe. whom the United States gov
eminent has decided TO send ont of
this country, was placed on board
Norwegian steamship by agents Of the
department Of justice here today.
The ship sails this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-07

IConu1Ued on PoGe Two.f
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28
EXPOSED MANY PEOPLE.
With Face Broken Out in Smallpox, Eu-
gene Root Travelled on Train.

Burlington, May 2S.-0ne new case of
smallpox was reported to DR.. c. T. Dali
ton, secretary of the Vermont state
board of health, Saturday evening, the
case being that of Eugene Root, now in
quarantine at East Berkshire. There
is no doubt but that Root has exposed
large number of people in this state
as he rode by train from Richford, where
he has been employed, to East Berkshire
on the way to his home in Montgomery,
being discovered at East Berkshire by
the station agent.
Root, young man about 25 years OF
age, been i'll in Richford for several days
and Saturday started on the way to his
home. At East Berkshire L. II. Button,
station agent, noticed that he was i'll
and that his face was broken out. He
call DIR. III. B. Hanson of East Berkshire.
who diagnosed the case as smallpox, that
being confirmed by DIR. C. u.
johnson, health officer of the town. Root
was taken to an isolated house, about
two miles from the village, and is in
quarantine there. The family in whose
home be lived at Richford has also been
Dr. II. A. Ladd of the state laboratory
spent yesterday in Northfeld investigat-
ing suspicious cases, but no new cases Of
smallpox were discovered
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28
~ BUY A BOND APPEALS
Were Heard in Many Pulpits as Clergy
Enlisted in the Work.

Clergymen of Barre and the ministers
of rural churches hereabouts included in
their sermons yesterday stirring appeals
in the campaign To stimulate interest in
the purchase of liberty bonds, and wher-
ever worshipers were gathered they were
almost sure to hear the war loan dis
cussed in patriotic phases. Bankers of
Barre, who are engaged in united ef-
fort to promote the sale of the bonds,
find themselves aligned with the clergy
in movement that is enlisting men of
all creeds. Either at morning or evening
services, pulpit utteranees breathed the
spirit of patriotism, and in some in
stances the ministers explained at length
the workings of the bond issue after add
ing their own appeals for patronage of
the liberty loan. Here in Barre congre
cations in the several churches listened
to some very fine expositions of the loan
and the patriotic duty of every citizen
to invest.
From pelpits in East Barre, Washing
ton, Orange and Graniteville, among 9TH
ers, was proclaimed the message that
"the victory of this liberty loan and this
war, safeguarding democracy, is to be
the most glorious victory that has ever
blessed the human race" Stress was
laid on the fact that the bonds are in
of $50, so that the school
the widow, the working man, as
well as the rich farmer and merchant,
can buy bond paying three and one
half per cent, interest, with the pledge
that if later bonds bring six per cent,
tba ttpnr tbasa hnndo "a
raised to the like level
The idea of asking the clergymen TO
assist in preaching the kind of unselfish
patriotism that purchase of the liberty
bond indicates had its inception among
the four banking institutions of Barre,
and in every instance the banks repre-
found the ministers not only
ready, but anxious, to "do their bit.
The results may be altogether crafty
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28
Germany Is Expected to
Make Declaration in
Short Time
CONGRESS IS ASKED
TO TAKE BIG STEP
Cancellation Of Decree of
Neutrality of April
rs, 1917

Rio Janeiro, May 2s.--A Brazilian
newspaper says that in German circles
it is asserted that Germany will de-
clare war on Brazil within two or three
days.
The committee on foreign relations
in the Brazilian Congress Saturday
drafted measure recommending the
cancellation of the decree of April 25,
1917. which declared the neutrality OF
Brazil in the war between Germany and
the United States. President Braz under
the bill would be authorized to take
necessary steps for the carrying out of
this law and to put into practice the
acts which result. from the cessation of
neutrality.
The Brazilian foreign minister Satur-
day presented to Congress message
signed by President Braz in which it is
stated that the sinking OF Brazilian mer-
chantmen by German submarines obliges
the government to take measures Of de-
Tense against the Teuton U.boats The
utilization but not confscation of Ger
man vessels interned in Brazilian waters
is suggested
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28
New Regiment viii Be for
Service Inside the
State
TO TAKE PLACE OF
NATIONAL GUARD
Eligibles Aer Those Between
81 and 80 and Those
Previously Rejected

Governor Graham to-day issued cal
for the formation Of second regiment
| in Vermont, to be used within the state
of Vermont when the lst Vermont in.
fantry, National Guard, shall be called
out of the state in the war with Ger
many. The members of the regiment are
to be between the ages OF 81 and SO ana
may also include those who have by ply
sical disqualification been barred from
the National Guard or the regular army
or navy.
Governor Graham's order is as follows
l. Pursuant to authority vested in
the governor by section AZ of act No 16s,
laws of 1917, and in view of the state of
war which now exists between the United
States and the imperial German govern
ment, and the further fact that the exist
ing military forces of the state have been
ordered into federal service and are IL
able to be withdrawn from the state, it
is hereby directed that an additional
force be organized for service within the
StdLss W ut uts1SHhttu the lSL
Vermont Volunteer militia.
2. Said regiment shall consist of IL
companies OF not more than 80 enlisted
men and three officers each, and such
regimental and battalion officers and non
commissioned officers as may be pre-
scribed in regulations TO be published by
the adiutant and inspector general.
3. The members of said regiment, ex-
cept as hereinafter provided, shall be
citizens of the United States, or aliens
who have declared their intention to be-
come citizens, except alien enemies, who
are at least 81 and not more than so
years of age for enlisted men, and not
more than 65 years of age for commits
stoned officers. The term of enlistment
for enlisted men, and of commission for
officers, shall be for and
during the war, unless sooner discharged
by order of the governor.
4. Men to be eligible for service in
said regiment shall be able bodied and
and mentally qualified for
drill and the service for which
they are required. Men between the ages
Of 2l and 81 who have been discharged or
rejected from service in the National
Guard, regular army or navy, on account
Of slight physical disqualification or de-
pendent relatives, and those who are not
drafted for federal service under the act
Of Congress of May is, 1917, may be
enlisted or commissioned in said regi
ment.
5. The members of said regiment shall
be furnished at the expense of the state,
With such arms, clothing and equipment
rs shall be prescribed by the adjutant |
md inspector general. They shall re-
,eive no pay for their services except |
when ordered out for active duty by the |
governor, in which case they shall re-
'eiye the same pay and allowances as
ire provided by law for the National |
5uard when on duty under the governors
rider.
Given under my hand and the great |
eal of this state at Montpelier, this |
wenty-fifth day of May, A. ID. 1917.
tSeall
Horace F. Graham,
Governor.
By the governor:
Harvey r. Goodell.
Secretary of Civil and Military AT
fairs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28
ITALIAN MISSION
PUTS WREATH ON
WASHINGTON TOMB
Prince Udine and G. Marconi Made Ad-
dress and Weye Enthusiastically
Applauded by Americans.

Washington, d. c., May 2S-Italy paid
honor to America and her first president
yesterday Though the Italian war COM
missioners who made pilgrimage down
the Potomac to Mount Vernon and laid
on the tomD ef George Washington the
bronze wreath which since the days of
ancient Rome has been bestowed on fa-
nous heroes.
In the presence OF o distinguished
party OF American officials grouped about
the entrance OF the tomb, Prince Udine,
as head of the mission, expressed in
solemn words the belief that the spirit
of Washington will guide all the allies
in the present war for freedom and de-
mocracy He renewed the pledge of Italy
to fight until "our liberty and the liber.
ties of the peoples who are suffering with
us shall be rendered safe against all sur
prises and all violence"
Guglielmo Marconi, member of the
mission, declared the fellowship of
America in the war was "dear and well
come to all the allies, but particularly
Italy"
Both made their address in English,
and were applauded enthusiastically.
Secretary Daniels, as host to the party,
on the trip down the river on the pres
idential yacht Mayfower, introduced the
speakers.
1t was the first time any member of
the Italian royal house had ever visit
ed Mount Vernon.
As the yacht approached the landing
at Mount Vernon a bugler sounded
Taps" and all members of the party
stood respectfully along the rail, the
prince and other military or naval Off
GERS sauting.
The great bronze wreath which had
been made in Italy especially for the
occasion and was brought here by the
mission, was carried into the tomb by
four Italian bluejackets and laid where
another bronze wreath vas placed few
weeks ago by the French mission and
where Foreign Secretary Balfour and
his colleagues OF the British mission left |
a wreath OF flowers. The prince of |
Udine entered the tomb. his head barred,
and stood at salute as the wreath was |
placed.
The prince then addressed the assem-
bled party, including members Of the
diplomatic corps and cabinet officers and
heir wives.
1--WE come to-day upon deyout pill
yrimage TO the tomb of your great ma
.ional hero, he said THE wreath, which
We have come to lay upon it, and which
ne have brought from Rome is such as
Ised to be offered TO Roman heroes; 1t
epresents the homage of the Italian ma
ion to the man who symbolizes the pur-
st traditions and the most noble as
,iration of the American spirit"