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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
MAN STABBED IN
BACK With KNIFE
Jerry Taylor, Negro, Uses Biaded
Weapon On Sam Walker. Fol-
lowing Fist Fight.
FORMER HELD TO GRAND JURY
Williams Sears of Davenport Pain
fully Injured When He Is Run
Down BY Street Car.

Sam Walker, Negro, was stabbed
in the back following fight with
Jerry Taylor, also a Negro, at the
coal chutes of the Rock Island lines,
where both are employed, at 1905 this
morning,
The police were called and Taylor
was placed under arrest. This morn
ing he was arraigned before Magis-
trate C. ]. Smith in police court and
bound over to the grand jury on a
charge of assault with a deadly weap-
on. His bonds were fixed at $500
The pair got into a fight over a per
sonal matter. During the melee Tay-
lor pulled a knife and stabbed Walker
in the back Luckily the blade did not
penetrate very deep, but a painful
flesh wound was inflicted. Walker
was also taken to the police station
where DR.. Joseph DeSilva dressed his
wound. He was able to continue homt
alone.
William Sears of Davenport was in
jured early last evening when he was
run down by a street car at Twentieth
street and Third avenue. He received
| severe cuts and bruises about TIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
COMFORTS GIVEN TO
SAMMIES IN FRANCE

Paris Correspondenc Of the AS
ISOLATED Press) Refreshments and
amusements were provided for the
first American troops stationed for
training in the first line trenches by
the American Army and Navy Young
Mems Christian association. This
work began in COW shed in a little
village Just behind the front lines un-
der the direction of Ira ID. Shaw, a
former Columbia university football
player. The equipment to begin with
consisted only Of a small supply Of
chocolate, cigarets and matches, which
were passed out to the men as they
passed the hut on their way up the
line"
Later the COW shed was abandoned
for a large habitsble room with g
splendid open fireplace. The assocls.
ton headquarters in Paris largely
augmented the supply of refreshment:
and provided magazines, writing pa
per and talking machine, which wal
on "active service" from early morn
ing until late at night Each evening
groups Of tired, wet American infan
AutAiA anu itittA NAFAlNA ABll1 OUTS
in-arms flocked to the room for a bi
of entertainment The barking Of tn
75's used by the Americans as tn
shells started for the German line
could be heard plainly within the hut
Nearby we're dugouts for shelter whei
the German shells came too close TO
comfort.
Not many kilometres from this ad
vance hut was another that original
was a French barracks. It was glad
ly turned over TO the American assC
citation which served there bot
French and American soldiers. 1t ha
a canteen, games, writing material an
two coal fires. which were kept SUI
piled by French soldiers.
The Y. NJ. c. A. secretaries did M
confine their work to the huts bt
went almost TO the front trenches wit
newspapers, magazines, tobacco an
other supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
ROCK ISLAND HAS
GOOD CHRISTMAS
Though snOwless and Meafless Day Is
Observed in City With Unusual
FerYOr.
SPIRIT or CRISIS PREVALENT
FIRST Yuletlde With Country at War In
More Than Fifty Years
Special Services.

Though IL was sn0wless, meatless
and nearly hollyless, Christmas day
was observed IN Rock Island today
with unusual fervor. due perhaps TO
a large extent 10 the national situa-
ton as it exists in regard to the war.
1t was the first Christmas Rock Is
landers had spent with their country
at war more more than half a cen
fury and the spirit Of the occasion ap-
peared 10 grip the town and its
people
At o'clock this morning Amer
lea" was sung at many Of the city's
homes and places Of business. At the
Rock Island postoiiice all Of the mail
carriers formed In a circle and sang
the national anthem before starting
out on their routes. i was also sung
in several of the churches this morn
ing.
Special Christmas day services were
held in a number Of Rock Island 8
churches. At Trinity Episcopal
church Bishop G. H. Sherwood deliy-
cred short and beautiful sermon at
midnight last night. He took as his
subject. u Have a Brother" dealing
with the conditions Of the present war
30 some extent An eloquent sermon
was delivered by Bishop Sherwood at
10 o'clock service this morning. All OF
the Catholic churches In the city held
special services today and ST. Mary's
held a midnight mass last night Az
Sacred Heart Catholic church at the
. o'clock mass a beautiful feature was
the reading OF the names of 26 young
men Of the parish in active service II
the army and navy. The audience a
the church at the masses were th'
largest in the history of the parish
one thousand five hundred dollars WA
the amount Of the collection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
PACEANTSTOTEL.L.
TALE or ILLINOIS

Springfield Ill. - Suggestions for
episodes in the state centennial pag-
cant are pouring in from all quarters
upon Wallace Rice, pageant writer
for the Illinois centennial commits
sion, it was announced here today.
Every community in the state, appar-
entity, has some historical feature
which it feels should be represented
in the pageant.
Plans as now outlined by Mr.. Rice,
include O list Of suggestions for pro-
cessions with scenes to be staged and
played on floats. These may be used
anywhere in the state, and will form
an integral part Of themain celebra-
ton to be held at Springfield later.
The first pageants to be issued will
I be a series Of - minute scenes for
schol children, based on incidents in
/ Illinois history, according to Mr., Rice.
/ These vii lbe simple and will repre-
sent Indian, French, Britain and
/ American boys and girls in character
/ istic sports and games.
Later MIR, Rice viii furnish q
masque in two parts which will re-
/ quire about forty minutes TO present.
This will be based on Indian myths
common to Illinois tribes, and viii be
lyric and dramatic, adapted to older
children.
The main pageant for general use
will be % minutes long and will pre-
sent scenes chosen with special ref
Ierence TO their dramatic value This
will be written with full dialogue,
stage directions and historic accuracy.
The great pageant at Springfield on
Oct. will show tse history of Illinois
| in six prologues, six Commute dra-
matte scenes and seven professionals
telling a story Of the life of the state
from the days when its surroundings
were savage until now, and conclud-
ing with procession Of Columbia and
her allies, appropriately costumed
bearing the national standards and
e pouring forth their national music.
All Of the pageants will be passed
upon by the pageant committee Of the
I state centennial commission and latel
= by the commission itself.
Mr.. Rice is doing most Of the WORK
at his home in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
CHICAGO PLAYS HOST
TO JACK AND SAMMY

Chicago, Dec. %. = Chicago's new
form of Christmas celebration today
was extending cordial welcome to
the 900 or more soldiers from Camp
Grant and 10000 tackles from the
Great Lakes training school who aFs
here on furloughs today. They Will
be the citys guests at a reception in
the Coliseum at which Mayor Thomp-
son. Samuel insult Of the state coun-
sci Of defense and Colonel Dennis OF
the British recruiting mission, viii
speak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
CADETS GET COMMISSIONS.

Fort Worth, Tex. Dec. 25.-flfty-
six cadets who have been training at
Taliaferro field have been recommend
ed for commissions at first lieuten-
ants in the aviation section Of the re-
serve corps. The names Of those COM
missioned will not be announced I'M
til approved by the war department at
Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25

head face and chest. 1t is also feared
that several ribs on his right side
wee fractured. He was removed 10
st Anthony's hospital in the city am
buianee, where DR.. Joseph DeSilya
attended him. He will be confined
for at least a week.
Comparatively Quiet
Christmas eve was comparatively
quiet In Rock Island The police had
but II wagon calls all day. Hundreds
of out Of town visitors were IN the
city celebrating and the loop streets
were crowded all evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
ROCK ISLAND MAN
is MADE OFFICER
A. ". Mitchell Receives Commissio,
as Captain in the Ordnance
Department.
HE EXPECTS TO GO TO FRANCE
win Leave in Division in Charge Of
Colonel d. VI. Hing for Ser.
vice overseas.

A W. Mitchell, IT'S Twenty-ars,
street, has been notified that be has
been appointed a captain in the ord.
nance department of the United Stairs
army.
Captain Mitchell expects to be sta.
toned al Rock Island arsenal for tAs
next few weeks and then viii leave for
France with q division in charge Of
Colonel D. NJ King. Colonel King
left the arsenal several months ago
supposedly for France, but had beer
in Washington until a month aso
when he returned here. Colonel King
will head the next division to leave
for France.
Captain Mitchell is the third son 70
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Mitchell TO receive
commissions. His brothers, Leon ans
Frederick, were commissioned lieu-
tenants at Fort Sheridan and are now
stationed at Camp Grant, Rockford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
TURNED OVER THE OFFICE.

Phoenix. Ariz.. Dec. 25.-Thomas E.
Campbell turned over the governor
ship OF Arizona to Governor G. W. p.
Hunt shortly after 10 o'clock this
morning in obedience to the mandate
of the supreme court Of the state
which found that Governor Hunt is
the legally elected governor by plu-
rality Of 70 votes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25

to voluntarily go TO the headquarters
and take out membership.
~ doubt that We will conduct a
campaign In June again TO take up
those memberships that expire at tha'
time. 1t Is probable there will be no
more campaigns until the holidays
next year"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
LECTURES IN FRANCE.

Paris.-Dr Herbert Adams Gibbons
has begun an extensive program OF
lectures in important cities on What
the United States IS doing in the war
for the committee on the effort = OF
France and her allies. OF which Ste
phen Pichon, minister Of foreign at
fairs, is chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
RED CROSS HEAD ARRIVES.

An Atlantic Port. Dec 25.-William
B. Thompson, head Of the American
Red Cross mission to Russia returned
tC the United States today to make a
report Of the conditions in that coun-
try with reference to work Of his or
ganization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
TAKE OWE CLOTHTNG.

London. wholesale stocks Of mems
civilian suits are being Communicated
bv the army clothing department for
issue to soldiers on their discharge
from the army. This follows the com
Wandering Of mems heavy winter
underwear and as wholesale cloth
iers have been asked to furnish par
ticulars of their stocks of cotton cords
and moles there is a possibility o.
these goods being Communicated also
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-25
MOLINE Ill.

FIT ISN'T RIGHT, TELL uSs
WE'LL MAKE IT RIGHT.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
GLOATING
OVER BIG
VICTORY
(Unitcd Press Leased wIre.)

AMSTERDAM. Oct. 16.-Every
German newspaper received here
today devoted considerable space
to gloating over the success of the
German naval campaign against
the Russian islands of Oesel and
Dago.
All found in the occupation OF
Oesel Germany's answer to recent
war speeches by allies leaders de-
claring the Teutonic offensive
power was waning.
Most of them likewise declared
that the Riga gulf campaign show
ed that the German navy's fight
ing power had been completely un-
shaken by the recent mutinies re-
ported by Adm raj Won Capelle.
Whether Admiral Won Capeile
has resigned was still not clear.
The Lokal Anzeiger insisted the
minister of marine had not broken
with Miohaelis.
Provincial newspapers declared
that the government had deter
mined to start civil prosecution
against Deputies Haase, Voghtei
and Dittmann, the three minority
socialist members named by Ad-
miral Won Capelle as having been
involved in the Wilhelmshaveh
mutiny.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
JOY ZONE
CASE is
THE NEXT

The attendance of attorneys and
spectators on the Camp Lewis con-
demnation suit has dwindled to
those Immediately interested; the
vegetables piled on the table are
wilted and dejected-looking; the
arguments which will close the
hearing on the first tract began
Tuesday afternoon, and the case is
expected to go to the jury We'd
nesday. Ii will be followed i'm
mediately by the hearing on the
strip which is now occupied by the
"joy zone" just outside the camp.
Witnesses heard Tuesday morn
ing were S. w. Bunting, who owns
tract of land on the army post
site, and J. w. Hoops, real es-
tate man called by the defense,
who brought part of the Stone
tract to the courtroom with him
in glass jars to show its character.
The vegetables and fruit raised
on the ranch of c. II. Quee, sec
tion 20, township 10, range 2 east,
were ruled out of evidence by
Judge Clifford Monday afternoon,
as having been grown more than
mile from the tract on which
evidence was being heard.
Land experts placed value on
the Stone tract of S25 acres OF
$4,000. The county's valuation
was $10,441. II. w. Cady said
the timber alone was worth ST.
1888.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
Danes Guests

Soldiers of Danish descent at
Camp Lewis will be the guests of
the Danish Lutheran church at
Valhalla hall. 18th and So. X,
Saturday night.
Private Martin Peterson, who
is the guard at the camp head
quarters. has spent all week locat-
ing the Danes In camp and de-
clared yesterday that there would
be several hundred at the so
cial..
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
ALMOST
MILLION
FOR LOAN

Liberty bond subscriptions In
Tacoma took q jump OF $4,000
Tuesday, and Chairman Ralph
Stacy predicted that by Wednes-
day the first million Of the $3.-
800, 900 quota will have been sub-
scribed.
Total subscriptions In the city
officially reported by Secretary
Woodbridge of the Tacoma COM
m'ttee were $s19.750. The to-
tai for the southwest Washington
district was $i,44S.750.
All but six Of the so districts
In the city blocked out for the
campaign were being canvassed BY
teams OF four men each Tuesday,
with 144 business men on the
job.
In addition, committee OF
eight has completed arrange ments
for visiting three or four Of tho
big manufacturing plants each day
to urge employees to buy bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
PACKERS FOR
CUT In PRICE

UBtted Press Leased Wtre.)
CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-The Amer
lean public has reached the break
ing point in high meat prices
further large increases will mean
boycott.
This was frangly admitted TO-
day by packers themselves. who
are here attending the convention
of the American Meat Packers as
ISOLATION.
The packers were practically
unanimous IN favor of lower
prlces--despite the fact they claim
they are now operating several de.
Dartments Of their industry at q
loss.
The packing Industry will wei.
come government regulation thru
the licensing syst EN- because lower
prices are virtually assured, pack.
ers attending the convention said
Price fixing BY the government
will be regulated by the market
prices of corn, wheat and Other
feeds, packers believe.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
GET POUCH
AND A POME

F. M. Knowlton, Of the Hurley
Mason pay department at Camp
Lewis, left Tuesday for New York.
where he has ben called by the
Flller company, general contrac-
tors operating in the large east
ern cities, and which Is about to
construct q $4,000. 900 tractor
plant In Detroit.
knowlton's fellow employees
pulled a novel Stunt on him by
giving him q large, neatly wrap
ped box. He opened 1t and found
enclosed a slightly smaller TO,
also neatly wrapped and marked
This Side Up" which, in turn en-
closed another bcx, until finally
the lats box, many times enclosed,
was opened, and was found to con-
tain cotton, presumably inclosing
iewelry, but really hiding q neat
little tobacco pouch, which In turn
lnclosea card from 1.-THE Boys
bearing the following original
lines by one Of tn en-. r. w. Watts:
when Ger a cigsret you roll,
Or revel DER the>oid punch bowl,
Know that our thots are with you
ftlli.
And even as you puff your pill.
Now, when You reach dear old
New York,
Drop = q line. then draw the
And ' know we-v. ,..rnso mn
happy days
That beipg : good feI1ow always
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
W LIBERTY BOND NOW He e Cam as{ Use to Pay for
REAL ESTATE
TAKE YOUR CHOICE

THREE best bargains in the city.
NO.
WALKING distance to Lincoln high
school, good 7-room house; 8 full
lots on corner; all assessments
paid: about 20 full bearing fruit
trees and berries; nice lawn and
shrubebry Price $2750. Good
terms.
Is MINUTES walk to Lincoln high
school: 8 full lots; all asse ssments
paid; about 25 fun bearing fruit
trees and berries; good 7-room
house; one block 10 car and
paved street Price $4,000. Good
terms.
A FINE garden spot; s lots deep
black muck soil and good green
house; good 6-room home. Just
the place you can save your gro.
Gerry bill. Price $4,000; 5000 cash,
balance $40 per month, interest 9
per cent. Will take Liberty Bond
as first payment.
Church Mahaffay, Inc.
COS Scand. American Bank Bldg.
Main 1897
Insurance, Bonds and Real Estate
Loans.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
LOGGED OFF LAND

IN Southwest Washlngten 70 set
tiers only $500 per acre and I'M
T TsH kfsasA & REsk ' riassR 4 "a
Tecqna Blag. TAcema. Wash
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
Bungalows Built

ON BUYERS PLANS. We will fur
nish lots and build your home
on terms. Houses are difficult to
rent and rents will constantly in
crease Mr.. Renter, we offer you
the chance of owning your own
home--the only possible way of
getting away from your landlord.
Bee us for modern bungalows on
terms.
Maryland Realty Co.
bungalows Exclusively
504 California Bldg. Main 21SS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
1921 Fidelity Bldg.

CAPITALISTS and HOME SEEK
ERS--We handle real estate, loan
money rent bushes blocks, fac
tory sites and residences. IL In
terested call Morrison, McFarlane
& Mueller, Inc. Established 1889
tor 637, Proctor 1887 or Proctor
1892
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
REAL ESTATE
SOME FINE PLACE

NEW CIR. bungalow, best of plumb
ing, electric light, hot and cold wa
ter, everything the very best, fine
outbuildings, one acre. best OF soil.
close In, &c car fare. You can get
this at bargain. Nothing bet
ter on the market.
BERTELSON e co.
Scandinavian American Bank Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
BARGAIN

TEN acres cleared, 7-room house,
barn, 80 fruit trees; near Gath and
Pacific av. Call Madison 567 after
u, m
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
80 Acre Ranch For Trade

80 Acre Ranch For Trade
80 ACRES in cultivation, house. big
barn. good orchard. fine black
sandy loan soil, good team OF
horses, head of stock. chickens.
wagons, harness. tools; Q miles
from Olympia. Price $1,000. Re-
member, this Is a cash price for
this ranch. You must get down
e. McCOLLEY
1921 Fidelity Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
FOR SAFE

HOUSE aRe2aot on = beautiful loca-
ton. sold below cost. Eor partic-
500 First 4. kavnssd. wash.
s11ELrER AfzN--vhy pay rent,
Two ch0ice lots across. the sfrest
from Ruby han. 18th and Pearl 1T.
All improvements IN and paid. You
can get these ut @5oe. Call Mad
ison 1880.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
AUTOS

AGE.--Have your auto and wagon
repair work done by expert ma
chinists. Oxy-acetylene welding.
N. e. Walton. 110-112 8th st.. be-
tween Pacific and A st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16
FOUND

|STRAYED into my pasture. Oct.
11th two heifers. owner can have
same by paying for and and keep.
Madison 921-J.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16

you can buy diamonds ana watches
Cor half at Sam simon's. 1884 Pa
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16

JUST received. 15 used stwing ma
chimes. all makes. prices IS to s25.
J. o. Purkey. 1915 Broadway.
Main $3.50.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16

CASH PAID FOR USED FURNIT-
IRE AND OTHER MERIDIAN
Disc.
VIM. FITZ- HENRY
102 SOUTH 18TH STREET.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16

SIS. good drophead Singer sewing
machine, complete. Main 5763.
319 So. 18th st
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-16

OXFORD range for sale $25. Main
1903. 2555 SO. c.
Evening journal., 1917-06-09
W. II. BEACHBOARD DEAD.

The funeral of Walter II. Beach
board, a former teacher OF history al
the Wilmington High School. VINO
died in Philadelphia. was held Thurs
day afternoon. A. II. Berlin was one
OF those from this city who attended
the funeral. Mr. Blackboard had been
in Wilmington comparatively shor.
time when he was compelled TO re-
sign because c. III health and his
death came at the end Of ten weeks
critical illness During his work at
the High School he made may
friends and Mrs Blackboard wrote
TO Principal Berlin that it was Mr..
Beachboard's earnest hope 10 be able
10 return to his classes In Septem-
ber. Both faculty and students greatly
regret his death.
Evening journal., 1917-06-09
Bernard Shaw Sends Message Through
Evening Journal: Socialists Of
Russia, Keep Up the Fight
4rRom ONE SOCIALIST TO ANOTHER"

Shaw. worlds leading Socialist exclusive
interview obtained by Kenneth Payne the Daily Blank
giving the Socialist
ing OF
Ills than simple expression OF opinion
Brton American would make the Russian saton
Il is the wethough
recommends the Russian ruler Kerensky speaking
o
Evening journal., 1917-06-09

PAST EXPERIENCE AND ALL AROUND THEM ARE
they against
the o.
make still other
French revolution That is what
OF revolution
with Germany conveniently her hands
tho
the usual chaos OF
a
Socialists end the outside their borders
within their borders
them keep the going but It
WE'LL
The effect the Russian revolution on Americas entrance into the
war
that Americas action had in turn affected the Russian revolution
revolution there time when the people
might have taken the bobon back on the throne the BouTbon hadn't
brought revolution
the land distribution he said To-day would see the reactonaes
Of the
the America has strengthened the hands the
the Allies with
the principles OF democracy"
Evening journal., 1917-06-09

ing for only s2,OOO,OOO,OOO (the orig
inal Liberty Loan at first.