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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
KINGS TALK OVER
PROBLEM or WAR
scandinavian Rulers Hold Conference
and Pledge Each 0ther-Common
Hope Is to Keep Out Of War.

Chr.stionia. Friday, Nov. 3O.-The
kings OF Norway Denmark and Swe-
den Bt their conference here, says an
official statement, reached an agree
meut on the following points:
By reason Of the harmony
existing between the three countries,
however long the war may last and
Whatever form it may take, the cor
dial relations and mutual confidence
ot the three kingdoms shall be main
tanned.
Second In conformity with the pre-
yous declarations and policies of the
three countries. il is the full inten-
ton OF their governments, each Tor
itself 90 observe the utmost degree
OF neutrality toward all belligerent
powers
THRIFT desire is expressed
recipr0cllly to aid one another with
merchandise during the present diff
euities and special representatives are
10 meet Immediately to facilitate the
exchange of merchandise
Az me meeting there was discus
sion 'l reference TO legislation deal
ing with the relations OF foreigners
and scandinavian subjects. An agree
ment also was reached regarding the
continuation OF preparatory measures
J toward safeguarding the common IN
leTests of neutrals during and after
The war The desirability OF co-opera'
ton between the three countries wa:
expressed as at previous conferences
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
BRITISH NAVY IS WATCHING
HUN SHIPS DAY AND NIGHT

Of q well-ordered house. The en-
emy's coastline is still the British
nayy's frontier
The harbor which has been the
home of the grand feet for three
years is probably the finest OF its
kind in the worlS. The whole area
comprised in this British northern
base is about equal 10 the hundred
odd square miles which the Germans
evacuated in France last spring. The
battleship sQuadrons, for example
within their own particular section of
this great base, have room for every
kind of practice maneuvres, including
/ target practice.
Night target practice, which also is
conducted within the harbor is al
ways an interesting sight The bat
( tleships steam down the miner mile
| course. Suddenly a searchlight picks
| up a target. Instantly every turret
| is trained, every gun directed Then
button is pressed somewhere and
/ the guns speak as with one voice in
a gigantic broadside that awakens the
echoes from the hills.
| There is an infinite variety to the
turret practice on a big battleship.
The officer in charge of the turret
speaks: AN enemy shell has come in
through the turret, killing men num-
bers /, 3. and g. Right gun dis
abled. Connection with rest of shin
lost. Garry on" The dead men
file OFF TO one side ami watch their
/ comrades work as they would in ac-
tual battle There is the zest a game
to it, The officer speaks again: Shell
has hit turret, killing all men except
I Nos. / and 8. No. 3 is seriously
wounded Ammunition hosting ma
chinery disabled. Fire started in pile
of waste behind gun. Garry ont" The
single unwounded man left in the
turret must now endeavor to keep the
gun in action single-handed. besides
Il dealing with fire and a seriously
wounded man. The dead men" stanj
along the edge of the turret and watch
their comrades efforts to carry on
with interest and amusement
Ii Is play. but play with a deadly
efficiency behind II. for it is INTENDED
that in actual battle there shall not
be a single possibility worth while
Iithese men will not be ready to deal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01

There are people in the United
states who do not appreciate the ac-
tiyities of the British navy in its home
waters. who think that it lies in idle
ness. like the German high seas feet,
behind impenetrable Iandlocked bases.
For the purpose of removing this I'M
nression. the Associated Press repre-
sentative was asked to visit the grand
feet. live on board the first-line bat
tleships and observe Just what sort
of a days work it puts In day after
day and week after week.
Ceaseless activity is the motto OF
the grand feet. Neither men nor
ships are permitted to gather rust or
barnacles. From its base at the
northern tip OF the British Isles, It
sweeps day and night the 100000
souare miles of the North sea, on
ceaseless vigil. in unflagging hope that
one day its watching viii be rewarded
hv meeting with the enemy under
circumstances wherein he cannot
avoid battle. Moreover. this sweep
Ing of the North sea is no mere aim
less patrol. In the most casual moves
If ships and men there is always
directing mind and a directing plan
The North sea is as we'll swept IN re-
,a,;on 10 its size as the drawing room
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
MORE PAY ASKED
BY RAILROAD MEN

Cleveland, Ohio. Dec. Practically
every railroad in the United States was
today presented with request from
the Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen
and the Order Of Railway Conductors
for increased wages approximating 40
per cent. The general cbairmen of
both labor organizations were 10 pre-
sent the wage schedule 10 the general
managers OF the roads throughout the
country today.
A request that an answer to the pro-
posal be made in writing to the gen
eral chairman OF the labor organiza-
ton on or before Dec. 81, 1917, accom-
panies the schedule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
cmClGo eRoCERs WARNED.

Chicago. Dec. Twenty Chicago
erocers who yesterday were found yio-
lating the recent ruling Of the food ad-
minlstraiOn forbidding combination
sales of food commodities. today were
warned by United. States District At
lorney Cline that ii further violations
occur prosecution under the food law
Will follow. In several OF the stores
signs were in the windows adyertis-
ing -four and sugar at reduced prices
WIN an order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
CHICAGO GREETS
SOLDIER GUESTS
Ten Thousand From Camp Grant
March in Downtown Parade
Troops Are on furleugh.

Chicago, Dec Chicago had its
first glimpse today OF what military
training az Camp Grant. Rockford. H..
is doing for the young men there.
when 10000 of them marched through
the streets on their first real furlough.
Their carriage, the rhythmic swing
Of arms and legs and their general
appearance Of purposeful efficiency
was apparent and led to much cheer
ing by crowds along the streets. They
could hardly be recognized for the
happy go-lucky boys who in rollick-
ing rabble made their way TO the
trains which took them to Rockford a
scant three months ago.
They are at liberty until tomorrow
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
CHICAGO HORSE FAIR.

Chicago, Dec. Many thousands OF
farmers and stockmen are in the city
for the international livestock exposf-
ton and horse fair which opens today
at the stock yards. The show will last
until next Saturday All of the thou
sands exhibits are in place, represent
ing millions of dollars worth OF cat
tie, horses. sheep and swine. Student
teams from Il agricultural colleges
in the United States and Canada
Judged livestock this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
GERMAN HOPES FOR
TT. S. TO PAY BILLS

London, Dec 1.-The Saxon finance
minister during the budget debate in
the Saxon diet. according TO a dis
patch to the Times from Amsterdam,
said that Germany must demand a
large indemnity without bothering
which one Of her adversaries should
pay it. adding Let them only think
Of America -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
Man. Head w as
SeUered; ram S
Start Responsible

Clinton, Iowa, Dec. Peter StuhI-
man, employed on a Milwaukee rail-
way section crew, was deeapitated this
morning when passenger train which
had been halted between Preston and
Miles, Iowa, pending the completion of
a minor track repair. started as StuhI-
man was leaning over the track. His
head was completely severed from his
body The dead man resided in Pres
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
THE WEATHER

Forecast TIL 7 P. NJ. Tomorrow, Tor
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Cloudy and warmer tonight, with
lae lowest temperature near freez-
ing Sunday, unsettled.
Temperature at a. m, 70. Hlghest
Yesterday, 81. Lowest last night, ~.
Velocity Of wind at a. m, 2 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at 7 p. m, 81; al
a m, 9S; at 1 D. m. today, 50.
Stage Of water, "a. no change III
last "a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
SIS 100000 for Illinois.
AUTHORIZE BOND ISSUES.

Springfield, Ill, Dee, tissues Of
bonds and capital stock was author
ICED by the Illinois public utilities
commission as follows:
Danville, Urbana and Champaign
Railway company, capital stock $3.50
00G
Decatur Railway and Light COM
pany. capital stock $4,000.
Bloomington and Normal Railway
and Light company, capital stock $685.
GOO; gold bonds, $1,000
Madison County Light and Power
company, capital stock $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
YES, SAFE IN GERMANY.

Amsferdam, Dec IA dispatch
from Berlin to the Rhenische West
falische zeitung Of Essen, deplores the
destruction by the Italians" of Italian
art works during the recent retreat
and adds: AS many art treasures
as was humanely possible have been
stored in places of safety by art ex-
perts accompanying the German
army"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
HEIn an STSpICInN-

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Dec. Charles
Walden of Des Moines, a carpenter
employed on construction work here,
is being held at the division guard
house pending investigation Of his ac-
tons. Members OF the military police
said charges Of sedition or draft evas-
ion or violation of the immigration
laws might be placed against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
Associated Press Writer
Tells Story of Grand
Fleet.

Base of British Grand Fleet,
Nov. 90, Correspondence The
head of the British admiralty,
speaking the other day in the
house Of commons, flung out
challenge TO the German navy.
He said. II disclose no secret. or ii
il is secret. | disclose a fact
wkieh | should be glad to tell the
enemy-when say that the Brit
ish grand fleet In its northern
base lies behind no shore defenses,
but relies ON its own strength
alone"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
axe Four Dead
From Mine;Fear
All Lost Lives

Christopher. H.. Dec. 1.-Rescuers
today continued their search for the
IA miners still entombed il the Old
Ben coal mine, which was wrecked
by an explosion Thursday night.
No hope is held that the men sur
vive, Four bodies have been re-
covered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
LATE BULLETINS

Washington, Dec. i.-An order
increasing the price Of anthracite
coal at the mines throughout the
country has been approved by
President Wilson. The increase is
to cover wage raises agreed on
here recently by producers and
miners contingent Oh higher coal
prices.
Washington, Dec. 1.-TWO hun
dred six meR WIKI millionaire In
eomes-l8 of them with annual
incomes of more than s:.009.gga
and 1876 with incomes ranging
from one to FIVE millions are
sheWn in the income tax figures Of
the internal revenue bureau for
the fiscal year 1917.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
SIX MAJOR GENERALS.

Washington. Dec. six brigadier
generals Of the national army were to-
day promoted TO be major generals.
They are; George II. Cameron, George
W. Read, Charles T. Menoher, Charles
C, Ballou, Andre Brewster and Charles
N. Muir
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
ILLINOIS BOY M0rNDEn.

Belvidere. H., Dec Lieutenant
Wallace Belsey Of this city, who join
ed the British medical corps. has been
wounded in France, according to a
cablegram received today by his ia
Their, Rev G. W. Belsey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
CONGRESS-
PUSH WORKS
IN WAR AIMS
President Wilson Delivers
Opening Address On
Tuesday.

Washington, Dec. President
wilson believes congress should
cmfue itself almost entirely at
ihr coming session TO legislation
for vigorous prosecution OF the
war.
lie is expected 10 tell congress
so in his opening address, which
will bc delivered in the hall Of
the house at 1880 o'clock Tues
day
AN arrangements were made
today hy the White house with
Speaker Clark and Vice President
MARSHALL for the Joint session at
that hour.
THE president continued at work on
his address today. TRANSFERRING his
notes into finished form. but the adj
dress wIl be kept open until the last
minute He has asked all the cabinet
members To present memoranda on
possible legislation which they con-
slider vitality necessary for the sue
cessful prosecution Of the war, and it
IS expected the president viii outline
their recommendations with his own
10 bis address. rather fully.
Discuss Probable Program.
AZ informal conferences among con.
gressmeu today The probable legislat-
1e program was discussed The usua
Appropriation bills. some already il
process OF formation; fiscal legisla
ton. including new bond authorize.
tons and revenue measures, ant
transportation and other domestic
problems are regarded constituting
The sessions work, expected to con
tinBe for many months
Prohibition and woman suffragi
constitutional amendments will b.
pressed early in the session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
IS MAD ABOUT IT.;
TROTzKY IN EOICT
Presence at Allied Conference OF Russ
Minister 10 France Raises Ire of
BOiSheviki-Was Only Guest.

Petrograd, Nov, 30.-M, Maklahoff,
the Russian ambassador to France,
has been declared dismissed from his
post by Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki
cOmmissary for foreign affairs
This action was taken because of
the ambassadors participation in the
inter-allied conference, which is con-
sidered a state offense, entailing a
heavy penalty,
Ambassador Maklahoff, who was ap-
pointed by the Kerensky government
arrived in Paris on Nov z, but up to
this time had not presented his letters
TO the French government, as he was
waiting to see what happens in Rus
STA. He sits in the inter-allied con-
ference by special invitation and as
an unofficial observer.
NJ Maklakoff in interviews during
the past month has expressed his op-
position to the Bolsheviki On Nov.
26 he predicted the fall of the Maxi
malists within short time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
CAMbRAIHAS
STACE;;CREAT'
EVENTSnEAR
German Turning Move is
Danger for Troops Of
British.
British headquarters in

British headquarters in
France, Dec. l.-(By the
Associated Press.) = In
their operations in the
Cambria region yesterday
the Germans began a turn
ing movement, but the
British were able to pull
back most of their troops
and guns at the first at
tack and save them from
being caught. The British
blew up a certain number
of guns.
Berlin, Dec. /, (via Lon
don. The Germans yes
terday captured 1000
British and several bat
teries in the Cambria reg
ion, the war office an
nounces.
German troops are making
strong effort TO wipe out the sa-
lent which the British drove
through the Hindenburg line to-
ward Cambria. Violent attacks
have been hurled against the Brit
ish lines all around the salient
from M0euyres to Gonnelleu.
front of about eighteen miles, but
except near Councillor the Ger
mans have been repulsed with
heavy losses.
Crown Prince Rnpprecht evidently
to make amends for his de-
feat by crushing the new salient with
all along the front and with
especially strong efforts at the north
ern and southern ends. with the APP
parent plan of driving north and south
and cutting of the British east Of a
line from Mouevres to Councillor. On
the northern flank and west of Cam
brai the German attack was crushed
by artillery and machine gun fire ard
heavy losses were inflicted.
The stroke on the southern flank
brought initial gains. the British be
ing driven back to La Nacquerie and
to G0uzeaucourt, about one and three
quarters miles northwest and west
southwest of Gonnelieu. respectively
In counter attacks the British re
gained the town.
Artillery on Other Fronts.
There has been little except artil
Iery activity on the other fronts. TIT
violent fighting on the northern Itai
ian front has stopped for the moment
The Austro-Germans are reported ac
tive behind the lines and are said &
be building defenses on the eastern
bank Of the Tagliamento river, 2
miles east of the Piave.
British Deny Catastrophe.
British Headquarters in France
Dec. $50 far as could be ascer
tanned this morning no British gun
were captured by the Germans.
The German casualties yesterda
were exceedingly large The Births
probably lost a considerable numbe
OF men.
There is no conceaiing the fact tina
the enemy gave the British an un
comfortable hour or two yesterda,
but the situation this morning is nc
one to cause particular uneasiness.
Some scattered British in the fron
line may have fallen into the hand
of the Germans, but most Of the troop
are reported to have been withdraw
safely. Some ground has been los
but unless unforeseen events arts,
the Germans plans have been frus
tratet with the infection of seriou
losses on them.
Fighting is still proceeding toda,
The British are continuing the
counter attacks
British Official Report.
London, Dec. 1.-The Germans la.
CONTINUED on Page Ftfteen.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01

It is expected that the deliberations
will last several days and will result
in the formulation of a joint military
policy for the western front. A. H.
Frazier. secretary OF the American
embassy in Paris. assisted Colonel
House.
All the other American delegates to
the inter-allied conference, with 1.-THE
exception OF Thomas N Perkins, who
was detained by business, attended the
luncheon given today by the French
foreign minister, Stephen Pichon, at
the foreign office to all the delega-
lions to the conference. 1t is expected
the work of the committee viii be
concluded today
Far. Reaching Results.
One of the members OF the Ameri-
can mission expressed the opinion that
: the conferences will be productive of
far-reaching results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
WAR COUNCIL.
STARTS;U.S.
TAKING
Meet VIII Last Several Days
and Produce Big
Results.

Versailles, France. Dec. 1.-The
first meeting OF the supreme war
council. which will consider the
whole military situation, was held
here today. 1t was attended by
Premier Lloyd George and Gen.
eral Wilson for Great Britain,
Colonel House and General Bliss
for the United States, Premier
ClemenceaH and General Foeh for
France, and Premier Orlando and
General CadOrna for Italy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
SEEKING FOR
GOAT;BERLIN
PICKS Mickey
Kaiser's Sop to Russian
Cerebus Puts Blame
On Gear.

London, Dec. 1.-The German
foreign secretary, DIR. Won Kuehl-
mann, is quoted in a Central News
dispatch from Amsterdam as say
ing it was absurd to imagine Ger
many would enter peace confer
ence with large claims.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01
REVENUE
YEAR;FICURE
TOPS RECORD
Illinois is Second State
Making Big Internal
Returns.

Washington, Dec. l. Reduction
OF the 10 cents a pound tax on
cOlOred 0le6margarine as a war
measure, to increase the pr0duc-
ton OF IA war substitute and as a
means Of actually yielding more
aggregate revenue, was recon-
mended in the annual report OF
the internal revenue bureau Is
sued today over the name Of W.
III. Osborn. who has recently been
succeeded as commissioner by
Daniel {. Roper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-01


the internal revenue bureau Is
sued to-day over the name of W.
Ii. Osborn. who has recently been
succeeded as commissioner by
Daniel c. Roper.
Another recommendation prompted
by war conditions was that the gov
eminent should assume control, man
ufacture and use of narcotic drugs
needed so badly in Red Cross work.
The report cited the $S09,393, 900
internal revenue receipts for the ifs
cal year ending last June 80 as "the
largest in the history OF the bureau,
but pointed out that even that record
would be broken by the estimated re-
ceipts for the current year under the
new war tax law of S3,400, 000,0 600 The
greatest source of taxation was dis
titled liquors, the production Of which
showed a marked increase despite the
extension of prohibition territory.
The principal collections last yeal
were as follows:
Distilled spirits. $187, 28S,000; fer
mented liquors, S91094 900 individual
income tax, $1S0, 0S,000: corporation
income tax, $179,539 600; manufac
tured tobacco. S102, 100000; munitioi
manufactures tax, now discontinued
/ $27 ,663 600; miscellaneous specia
taxes, S23 g3377l 900.
sS.000.0tb0 for Illinois.
New York led the states in amour
/ of tax collections with s190,000,00
Illinois was second with $SS,000,000
/ Pennsylvania third with s83,000,000
Ohio, fourth with $51,00.000 and Ken
lucky, fifth with SAT 1000, 600.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-10
DANCE IN HONOR
THE ARMY and NAVY

At o'clock tonight the entertain
ment committee of the Army and
Navy Life Activities Committee will
give dance in'the Keyser auditorium
for the men of the service, and their
friends in Pensacola.
1t is announced that a new, i'm
proved system of checking hats and
coats has been installed, and the con-
gestion resulting from inadequate IA
cilities last week will be prevented
tonight. The Red Cross has charge
OF the checking booth, and while
there is no charge for the service, all
tips are applied to the Christmas
fund.
The committee announces that the
regulations concerning the use of the
floor by girls under Is years of age
will be strictly enforced, and that if
they attend the dance, they must oc-
cupy the balconies.
The following is the list of patrons
and patronesses:
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. D'Alemberte,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker D. Willis,
Judge and Mrs. Henry Bellinger. Mr..
and Mrs. Morris Bear, Captain and
Mrs. II. C. Richardson, Mrs. j. S. Nc
Gaughy, Judge and Mrs E. c. Max
well, Mr. and Mrs. r. w. Goodhart,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas P. White, Mr.
and Mrs. FL. P. Ball.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-10
WH|SkEY SELLING
TO Un|F ORMED MEN
PROVES Be SERIOUS

| No trials We've held in the Federal
Court yesterday, as the court had dis
posed of all indictments so far re-
turned BIZ the grand jury, and other
defendants were not in the city. The
| entire morning was consumed in go
ing over the docket, checking the
CAGES and sentencing those who had
! pleaded guilty or had been convicted
by jury.
| Everyone of the six brought before
| the court for sentence had been con-
victed of selling liquor to members
| of the military forces of the United
| States while in uniform, in violation
of Section II. Act of May Is, 1917.
In nearly every case some plea for
| leniency was made, and where there
We're extenuating circumstances,
| Judge Sheppard imposed light SEN
| fences. Some of the men had been
| in jail awaiting trial for three months,
| end in such cases the sentence was
| permitted to begin operation from
! the date of first Incarceration.
| Following are thosse who were SEN
| fenced yesterday:
Thomas Barrett. six months in At
/ lanta penitentiary.
Dave H. Hill, sixty days, Escam-
| hia county Jail.
| Win Jackson, two days, Walton
county Jail
James Walker, five months, Atlanta
penitentiary-
| Nose Koz:er, five months, Atlanta
penitentiary.
Giles Pleas. nineteen days, Escam-
bia county Jail.
| On faistrre of the defendants to APP
|
to present them, bonds of the follow
| ing were estreated: Will Cargett, J.
j. Mcdaniel, G. E. Messer and Ed
! O'Conner