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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
SWEDEN rs FRIENDLY
TO FINLAND'S HOPES

Stockholm. Dec. 29.--Sympathy with
Finland's movement for independence
was expressed today by King Gustave
in addressing a deputation of Finnish
publicists who appeared with an ap-
peal for recognition by Sweden Of an
independent Finland.
Il assure you" said the king, that
am, and my government are follow
ing with warm sympathy the efforts
of Finland to attain complete indie
pendence and it is our keen desire to
recognize Finland as an independent
state. The important thing in this
question, however, is the possibility Of
an agreement between your country
and Russia, but l hope for favorable
solution as the result of your efforts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
GUATEMALA QUAKE
DID MUCH DAMAGE

Washington, Dec. 29-Eighty per
cent OF the city Of Guatemala was de-
molished in the earthquake which be-
gan here Dec. 26, although the loss Of
life has been remarkable low, accord
ing to dispatches received today at the
state department
All the legations are reported un-
damaged and the personnel safe. Mar
tial law has been declared and relief
work Is proceeding rapidly.
President Wilson has ser: to the
president of Guatemala message of
coincidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29

Tchaikov, is in the same company
with Epstein, which also numbers a
young Russian who claims to be a
second cousin Of Kerensky.
Regimental orders for the new bat
TALON are issued simultaneously IN
English and Yiddish. and fiddish is
used as much as English in instruc-
ton. Some of the soldiers hardly
know the English words OF command,
but all the commissioned officers
and most OF the commissioned officers
speak Yiddish fiuently. The languages
represented in the ranks are more
than score in number. One corporal
speaks nine languages.
The food served is strictly kosher
Saturday is the day off, instead Of
Sunday, and all the fast-days are OBJ
served with as much ceremony as the
military atmosphere will permit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
NORTHERN PACIFIC
GIVES WAGE BOOST

st. Paul, Dec 29.--An increase Of
10 per cent for $4,000 employees Of the
Northern Pacific and 500 employees of
the Northern Express company, effec-
tive Jan. /, was announced by Presi-
dent Hannaford today. Last night a
similar increase to $500 clerks and
station employees was granted. The
bonus plan will not be continued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
BOSTON BANKER DENIES.

Boston, Dec. 2g.-President John !.
Martin OF the Exchange Trust COM
pany today denied testimony given at
the federal trade commission inquiry
into the packing business to the effect
that his bank charged William NJ. Nc
Donald, formerly an independent rem
derer. 10 per cent interest on a loan
Or that the bank had accepted a bonus
for making the loan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
Elk STORAGE BITTER PRICE.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-The wholesale
price Of the highest grade of storage
butter has been fixed at as cents a
pound for the Chicago district and 46
cents a pound for the New York dis
trict, President Davis of the Chicago
butter board said today This action
was taken at the suggestion OF George
E. Haskell of the national food admin
istration, who said the heavy export
demand mightdnfluence the prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
DEMAND EQUAL RATr0NISG.

London. Dec. 29.-The national con-
yention of the trades unions. Labor
party and war emergency workers
adopted resolutions today protesting
against "the sufferings now being IN
necessarily inflicted upon the mass Of
urban consumers by the prolonged de-
lay Of the government in organizing
an equitable system of distribution of
the supplies Of food" and demanding
equal sharing among all families with
out distiction as to wealth or class,
with compulsory rationing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
CONFIRM SHINING REP0RT.

New York, Dec. 29.-Oficials of the
Cunard line here today confirmed pre-
yiously published reports of the sink
ing by German subn urine of the
steamship Vinovia Off the British
isles.
The Vinovia was a freight carrying
vessel of $500 tons gross. She was
built in Sunderland in 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
TAKE ALL THE OyERCOATS.

Waco. Texas. Dec. 29-The military
authorities here today Communicated
all uniforms and military overeoats
and stores in Waco for the soldiers at
Camp Macarthur The arrival 70
drafted men made this action neces-
sary. The national guard has been
adequately supplied. The government
took the clothing. allowing reason
able profit to the merchants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
HELLO GIRLS TO Frame

Washington, Dec 29.--Women tele-
phone operators are being sent abroad
for service at the Offices of the Amer
lean forces in France. They have the
same privileges and allowances as
army nurses. Many army women. IN
able to join their husbands. have
found way to do so by qualifying as
telephone operators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
JtPLTKES RIG WAGE.

Tokio.-The building Of the super
dreadnought Nagato has had TO be
abandoned for the time being on ac-
count Of shortage of labor. This
seems almost unbelievable In Japan,
but the rapid rise of wages has been
most marked in shipyards. and the
workmen have left the naval docks at
the Kure arsenal for employment in
private companies which pay higher
wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
DAMAGE IN COSTA RIGA

San Jose, Costa Rica. Dec. %
The DAMAGE caused by the fire which
destroyed all the Buildings but two
on the public square yesterday, is es-
timated at 100000, mostly covered
by insurance.
= There was no loss Of life.
In addition TO the American consu-
late the international club and The
principal department store OF the city
were burned. Most of the papers Ia
the consulate were lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
AyERTs 4S0UEEZE~ ON OATS.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-To avert any
chance Of last-of-the-month squeeze
in values, board of trade directors
this afternoon fixed a sliding maxi
mum price on the December delivery
Of oats here. The limited was dc.
fined at not exceeding sc a bushel
above prevailing quotations for the
May option.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29

a letter calling his attention to the
Importance of taking over existing
canals and inland waterways for the
relief Of the railroads and to facili-
tate commerce and the movement of
war munitions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
ALIENS DENIED LICENSE.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Orders denying
aliens license to engage in business
after May /. 1918, unless they have
taken out their first citizenship pa
pers, are in effect today. The action
was taken as result of an ordinance
passed by the city council yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
ARMY BALLOOy LAMBS.

Laredo, Texas, Dec. 29.-The army
balloon manned by Captain McCul-
Tough and eight soldier aviators which
left San Antonio yesterday afternoon
and lost its course. landed at HidaIgo,
Mexico, 40 miles up the Rio Grande
river from Laredo, at O'clock last
night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
SECRETARY LANE SPEAKER

washington, Dec. 29.-Secretary
Lane will speak before a series Of
war conferences under the auspices
Of the speaking division of the com
mittee on public information during
the week of Jan. IA to 10, at Chicago,
Louisville, Columbia, Mo, Topeka,
Kan, and Lincoln, Neb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
WANTS CANALS INCLUDED.

New York. Dec. 2e.-Congressman ].
Hampton Moore, president of the At
lantic Deep Waterways association,
today forwarded to Secretary McAdoo
director general os railroads under
the presidents recent proclamation,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
CHICAGO aJJp- STtvS oy

Chicago, Dec 29.-There will be no
fitting Of the lid" in Chicago on New
Years eve. Chief Of Police Schuet-
tier said today he would insist on strict
closing Of all cafes, hotel, restaurants
and caharets at o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
Obituary
Funeral of Edward Mackey.

The remains of Edward Mackey.
who died in cell at the Rock Island
police station Christmas, we're sent
TO Peoria, ILL.,, this afternoon for
burial.
The boilermakers' unions OF Daven-
port, Rock Island and Silvis viii pay
all transportation and burial ex-
penses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
DRINK WATER-KEEP YOUNG.

Old age, Roumanian scientist con-
tends, is due solely to a decrease in
the amount of water in the human sys-
TEN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29
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For express call William TrefE
Tri-Ctty Towel Supply cory any.
z !. Clean Towel Service; phone
r. l. 4476.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-29

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-08

DRAFT THE PLUTES' MONEY.
-zOf all the insulting proposals sub
mitted to our government that re-
Gently presented by the Maryland
League for National Defense is the
most brazen, if newspaper reports Of
its contents are true.
The brave men, leading citizens of
the state, so we are informed, want
universal compulsory military serv-
let at once, but until such a system
is established want the proper au-
thorities given power to drift into
the ranks Of the regular army a suffi-
cient number of men to police the
Mexican border. Do they expect to
be drafted? No, not a single one of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-08

ton, which serves as a guide to a
candidates principles, merely a list
of names which tell nothing. This
tends to put personalities over issues,
but is this desirable result? OF
course, we may vote for good candi-
dates, but the term good varies with
the user and may be applied to any
one, from Hinky Dink to Jake Loeb
and Jimmie Simpson.
The real tendency of nOn-paTtisan-
ism is to destroy any open rallying
point for the workers on the political
field and to send them against the
forces of capital as free and indepen-
dent as the worker who deals indi-
vidually with capital on the ecOnOm-
ic field. Capital profits by nOn-par-
tisanism. 1t is already thoroughly
organized economically and by its
economic power it can tout its pet
candidates through the trust press
more effectually under non-partisan-
ism than before, while the latter wells
its activities, and makes it easier to
elect another set of tools when one
set is discredited.
Consequently by destroying the
unifying power of the party and by
exalting personalities over issues,
non-partisanism renders the work
ers political power worthless, as in
dividual organizing renders his eco
nomic power worthless. It is the
open shop of politics.-KeIIam Fos-
ter, 1892 Charles St.
-npAET TIE PIIITEGI MOMEM
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-08

able nlde IN army service. PerlSn
the thought! What good is wealth
unless it can purchase its owner ex-
emption from these unpleasant du-
ties of life?
Who then is to be drafted? Why,
you and I, and the rest of the COM
mon herd who from time immemor-
ial have furnished the cannon fodder.
We are to go down and face the dead
ly heat, the sickness or the chance
-of bullets on the Mexican border.
You see, these eminent citizens are
against the use of the militia down
there. OF course, a few months ago
they were yelling their heads off to
have the militia called. Well, they
we're drafted into service and the
first touch they got Of military life
showed up their caliber. 1t always
has been great fun Overawing COM
mon working dUbs on strike and US
ing them for target practice.
Besides, there was the glory of full
dress parade and all the social dis
tinction that a snObbish, middle-cIass
public delights in. OF the real hard
snip, OF war, a garrison or routine
guard duty, they had no experience
nor wished any. Regardless of their
feelings, they were harshly torn
from their. loved ones and their jobs
and hurried in UnlOvely railroad
coaches to the front. Oh, how angry
these Marylanders are over the rich
men, or sons Of the rich, Or-their i'm
pOTtant servitors who are thus doing
police duty, who ought never to be
called upon for military service away
from home except as a last resort.
This illustrates just what the influ-
entail hackers Of universal military
service want. They want the COM
mon people to do the fighting in the
ranks, while they sit back and boss
the machine or continue at their or
binary business of making hay while
the sun shines. If we are to have
81 IL
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
with gymnastics. WILL ASK FUNDS FOR
 THE ARMY Y. M. C. A
(From Wednesday's Daily ]

The work of organizing Navapai county in an effort to cooperate in a financial manner with the War Work Council of the Army '. NJ. C. A., was begun in this city yesterday, the mat ter having been taken up by a dozen prominent citizens of Prescott. who met with C. A. Gummere, district secretary, at a luncheon given at the Yavapai Club at the noon hour.
 Mir. Gummcre, who comes from Los Angeles. is working in the interests of the Y. NJ. (. A. effort to raise q sufficient amount of money to enable it to continue its work of establishing ccnters in all of the concentration camps in the United States, and also in the vicinity of all army posts both at home and abroad. The plans were presented to several leading citizens all of whom were Of the opinion that the county should raise several thou sand dollars to aid the worthy cause. and the luncheon was given for the purpose of allowing Mir Gummcre to discuss the matter with some of the citizens who were interested.
 The work of the army Y. organiZa- tions was explained in detail by MT Gummere, and letters from local boys in the cantonments were read, where in the writers expressed the hope that the home folks would aid in a iinan- cial way the work of keeping these institutions within easy reach of the soldier boys A letter from General Pershing commenting the Y. work was also presented.
 Judge Frank O. Smith was named as chairman of the local committee. and NJ. B. Hazeltine treasurer. An executive committee will be appoint ed later, and plans for covering the entire county with requests for funds will be formulated. Another meeting will be held on Monday evening next, al which time the matter will be gone into in a more thorough manner Mr Gummere will go to Jerome today, and on Thursday will perfect the or ganization which is to have charge of the work in the -Clarkdalc dis trict
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
ASH FORK STORE TAKEN
 OVER BY NEW FIRM
(From Wednesdays Daily )

The Babbitt-Pol general mcr- cantilc store at Ash Fork has been taken over by the Arizona Commer- cial Company, an organization com posed of three of the best known bus mess and livestock men in the north crn part of the State.
 Heading the new concern, IS (. l.. Burton. one of the largest shccpmen of Arizona. who has added to his range and sheep holdings until now he is numbered in the first ranN Of those in the industry. Mir Burton in branching into the mercantile business is entering an entirely new field but one in which he doubtless will be as successful as in his sheep enterprise Mir. Burton has always given his sup port to every project tending toward the advancement of this section of the State, even to buying a pound box of candy at the Red Cross cabaret a week ago Saturday evening for S65. and pair of silk hose for SlO0. Mrs. T. F. Campbell, wife of the governor, was the recipient of the box of sweets and the little blond dancer was pre- sented with the hose
 W. D. Washington. who has been employed in a managerial capacity by mercantile houses in the Ash Fork and Seligman sections for the past Is years will have active charge of the business as sccrctary-tre treasurer. He iS known from Winslow to The Needles and commands respect in the com mercial circles of the north for his ability. The other member of the S5O.OOO firm is \. T. Kecslar, a well known stockman of the Williams sec ton.
 Although the new firm has legally been in existence only a few days it is already negotiating for similar line of business to add to the already large stock 1t carries.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07

of dismissing NIT. Robbins from his office.
 The action of Alr. Robbins came as the climax of a fight which has been waged for the past week between the chief and the mayor. the latter having attempted about q week ago to dis miss the police officer from his posi- ton. \ meeting of the council had been held on Monday afternoon, and at that time. members of the council had advised Mir. Robbins that the fuss could be settled by submitting his res ignation to the mayor. At that time. however, Mir. Robbins refused to quit his job. stating that he felt that If he resigned. his friends might feel that he had been fired" out of office for some official misconduct The chief had apparently changed his mind by the time the meeting of yesterday was called for when the session wax opened, the resignation of the official was repoSing on the desk of the pre- siding officer.
 When asked yesterday afternoon why he had changed from his attitude or MOnudN III lnc iIl@ttCl UT lS>lSHd ton, Mir. Robbins said:
 At first l did not think that l would resign, and had decided to fight the matter out, believing that the mayor did not have the power to dis charge me, but this morning l figured that t would be long and expensive fight. and while an still of the opin- ion that l got dirty deal from the mayor and the council. l figured that would be better off if l complied with the request of Mir. Timcrhott and handed in my resignation.
 So far no one has been named to succeed Mir. Robbins, and Mayor Tim erhoff announced last evening that at the present time, he did not have any one in mind for the place.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
MURDER IF 19O1. IS RECALLED
 BY ARREST
FORMER JEROME CITIZEN JAILED AT SAN BERN ARDINO, CAL, FOR KILL ING MAN IN THIS COUN- TY 16 YEARS AGO.
(From Saturdays Daily)

K. D. Forman was arrested at San Bernardino, Cal, on Thursday charg- ed with the murder of a Mexican by the name Of Franco Toniolo at Je- rome on June 7, 1901. The sherif's office was notified of the arrest yes tcrday, and Sheriff Joe Young expects to leave tomorrow for the California city to bring back the prisoner for trial on the old charge. Forman is said to have confessed the murder to Sheriff McAlinn of San Bernardino county. Just how the man happened to be captured SO long after the crime was committed is not at present known to the Prescott officers. but they are of the opinion that the man may have voluntarily given himself up or else may have been boasting to some of his comrades of the. crime, and was in this manner spotted.
 Story of the Killing.
 The crime for which Forman IS held was committed moro than l6 years ago at the shaft entrance of the Unit ed Verde Copper Company's big mine. Forman, it seems, had either been dis charged or had laid off. and had been told that he could get his pay by call ing at the company's offices. He had showed up apparently for the purpose of getting his check. A number of Mcxicans were on the scene ready for their shift, and Toniolo was among the number
 "Wait minute. fellows, and you'll sec some fun," said Forman to a group by by-standcrs. Apparently without any reason, he seized shovel which was laying on the ground, and struck Toniolo across the head with it. The injured man died shortly afterwards, and Forman made his getaway. and was not heard of again until Thursday, when the message telling of his arrest was received by Sheriff Young.
 Old-timers recall that the coroner's jury which was called in to view the remains of Toniolo consisted of the following men: B. J. Loh- man. Charles Hooker. w. C. Leighton, D. E. Hart, William D. Lippey, R. F. Staples, D. Denncmiller and James Ball.
 Forman, 1t is said, has waived ex- tradition, and will make no effort to resist his return to this State by the authorities of this county.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
CAPTAIN CUPID
 GETS ANOTHER RECRUIT
(From ss.s;::urday's Daily.)

Clarence F. Hammer, of McCabe, merchant and mine owner, is bene- dict. News of his marriage at Chi cago, on October 29th, was received by friends in this city yesterday, his bride being Miss M Marie Walz
 The ceremony was performed at the home of the parents of the bride, many friends of the couple being present. Mir. Hammer met his wife a few years ago at Los Angeles, while she and friends were on tour of the coast. The groom was appointed short time ago postmaster of McCabe, as well was he among those drafted into military service, but is still await ing his call. During the Hull in mili- tary action, he concluded to step out of the ranks as bachelor and claim the girl of his choice, who IS said to be gifted with a winsome personality and is highly accomplished The groom is a son of Mir and Mrs. Geo. Hammer, and is a native of this coun- ty. He is looking after the mercan- tile interests of his father at the above mining town. as we'll IS he personally directing the operation of his mines. He has many friends in this section to wish him and bride happiness and success
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
l66-the Kaiscr's number.

l66-thc kaiscrS number.
 Six times is 36, plus equals 4 months.
 Also note that when the kaiser started the war he was 5 years and C months old--666 months-which again fixes the Kaiscr's number. Having es, tablished this fact. you will be inter estod in reading from the 18th chap ter of Revelation, the 4th, 5th and 18th verses:
 4th. And they worshippcd the dragon which gave power unto the beast and they worshipped the sbcast saying. who is like unto the beast: Who is able to make war with him?
 5th. And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphcmies, and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months"
 18th. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. for it is the num- bcr of a man and his number IS six hundred three score and six
 The war started in 1914. plus 42 months brings you up to February, 1918