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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
ARMY AND navy ARE READY
BOTH ON WAR FOOTING AND
READY FOR DEFENSE.
Military Branch Near Totals Of 10000
Allowed Under Peace
Maximum.

Washington, April 4. - Army and
navy preparations are believed by Of
ficials to have reached a stage guar
anteeing against all immediate de-
Tense needs and insuring that the
O sweeping steps Congress is ex-
pected to authorize can be carried out
promptly.
More national guardsmen were call.
ed into the federal service for police
duty, making a total Of more than
10000 now assigned to guard against
internal disorders.
The War Department also an
nounced that in order not to handicap
government construction work, all
guardsmen who are government EN-.
ployes Or employees of private plants
doing government work will be mus.
tered out.
Guard Called to CoIors.
The guard organizations called out
last are: Virginia, Fourth infantry,
First and Second Coast artillery, Bat.
terry B, field artillery, West Virginia,
Second infantry; Vermont, First in.
fantry; Connecticut. Second and
Fourth companies, coast artillery.
Returns from recruiting stations
showed big gains in the number of
men accepted by the army and navy.
Army Near War Strength.
During March the gain in the army
was 6,723 and while declining to go
into details, War department officials
said the total strength was nearing
the authorized peace maximum of
$780,
Another indication Of the govern
ment's preparation for a large army
was evidenced in the announcement
that the old Fort Ringgold military
reservation in Texas had been re-
stored to the War department for
military purposes. Since 1911, it has
been under control of the Interior de-
partment. It is assumed the transfer
was made to provide training space.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
AUSTRIA IN new PEACE MOVE
BELIEVED WANTS FARLEY WITH
OUT STOPPING POSSIBILITIES.
Suggests Conference of All Belliger
ents Without Loss of Present Mil
itary OF Political Advantages.
The picture

The Hague, April 3.-The important
Interview with Count Czernin Won
Chudenitz, the Austro-Hungarian for
eign minister, printed in the semi-ot'
fetal Fremdenblatt of Vienna and re.
published here, caused an unusual sen.
sation in the Dutch press. The re.
marks of Count Czernin are generally
interpreted in Holland as being a new
peace proposal for a general confer.
ence of all the belligerents without
the interruption of hostilities and the
enabling of conversations without the
loss of military or political advantage.
Greeted JoyfuIIy by Berlin.
Amsterdam, April 3. Semi.oflcial
Berlin telegram states that in German
political circles the following view is
taken of the interview with Count
Czerntn, the Austro-Hungarian foreign
minister In the Fremdenblatt, In
which he was alleged to have said the
Allies could conclude an honorable
peace and that the peace proposals
Of the Teutonic powers still held
good:
1--WE joyfully greet tho utterances
of the well-tried leader. They will
doubtless contribute to dissipate rum
ors which the enemy is circulating
that the Teutonic powers are interest
ed in a Russian reaction and are will
ling to assist it to return to power.
Count Czernin thus closely adheres to
the u%tterances of Chancellor Won Beth
mann-Hollwegg in the Reichstag. 1t
lies now with Russia to reply to these
clear and unmistakeable utterances of
the German and Austrian statesmen"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
Alaskan Laborers Paid SOC Hour.

Seward, Alaska, April 2.-After an
examination into the cost Of living.
al shown by losses in the commissarv
department of the Alaska engineering
commission on meals supplied at the
rate of 81 a day, the commission issued
a new wage schedule which, it is he.
lieved, establishes the highest wage
ever paid regularly on construction
work. The commission is directing
the construction of the United States
railroad. The new scale raises the
wages Of common labor from AZ cents
20 so cents an hour.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
Message Sends Stocks SOARING.

New York, April 4.-President Will.
sons speech to Congress sent stocks
soaring on the stock exchange at the
opening with freer and more spirited
trading. U. 8. Steel was up 2M points
on first sales, selling as high as
llSA. Bethlehem B. stock jumped to
142, up TX. Marine preferred onened
at s6, up ~; Marine 80, up M. Read
Ing at 9S%, was up Is; Crucible un.
changed at TOY; Chino Copper SO, up
II; Central Leather 92h. up 81
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
Death of German General.

Copenhagen, April 8. Dispatches
from Berlin announce the death of
General Max Won Prittwitz und CAT
iron, the man to whom, in a way,
Field Marshal o Hindenburg owes
his rise to fame. The failure of Gen.
eral o Prittwitz to stem the flood of
a Russian invasion opened the way to
the appointment of Won Hindenburg to
command the East Prussian army and
to the brilliant career which the Ger
man field marshal began with the VIC
tory Of Tannenberg.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
Wounded U. S. Hero Out Of Dancer.

wounded U. S. Hero Out Of Danger.
Nice, France. April 3. - Sergeant
C!yoe Balsley, the American aviator
VINO was wounded in an aerial battle
last June, has been operated on and
Is out OF danger. Sergeant Balsley is
from San Antonio. He has won the
military medal and French war cross.
II vas while on an errand of mercy
Tor balsley that Corporal, Victor Chan.
man OF New York was killed. Balsley
nao asked for an orange. Chapman
set forth In his airplane to get one. On
mis- way he was killed in an air attack
with the late Captain Boelke.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
Home Rule for GaIicia,

Vienna, April 3.-The Kurier Lwow.
ski of Lemberg reports that complete
home rule for Galicia will soon be-
come an accomplished fact. A CON-
mission headed by Count Goluchow-
ski is working out the details for the
self-governmeut of the crownland and
hopes to finish it's labors within three
months time, with active work. IN
der the constitution drafted by the
commission the former kingdom of
Galicia will become almost %inderend-
emit
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
Minneapolis Physician conv,c+.d

Minneapolis, April 4.-Dr. NJ. A
Hatch has been convicted of man,
slaughter in the first degree, the jurv
reaching a verdict after one hour de.
liberation. This is the fourth time Dr.
Hatch a been tried on charges al.
!eglng illegal operations. The iuriee
tailed to agree in the ottor trials, con.
uucteo a year ago. He stands con.
vlcted OF causing the death of Louise
Halvorson by an operation performed
Jan. 8. DR.. Hatch admitted perform.
ing the operation, but commended Il
Was necessary.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
"P%iIarimage Of Patriotism" Planned

"%PiIgrimage Of Patriotism" Planned.
New York, March 21.-In an effort
to Offset the effects of the paci1st
demonstration at Washington, the Am.
erioan Rights league and other organ.
izations undertook to organize a mil.
grimage of patriotism" to attend the
opening Of the extra session of con.
gress. A special train was chartered
to leave this city Sunday. Announce
ment was made that the movement
was not confined to this city and that
it was expeced special trains would be-
run to Washington from a number of
other large cities.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
Going to Penitentlarv.

San Francisco, April 3. - Accom-.
panied by their attorney, Theodore
Roch, Maury I. Diggs and F. Drew
Caminetti, convicted several years
ago Of violating the Mann white slave
law, surrendered to United States
Marshal Holahan. They will be TAX
en- to McNeil's Island penitentiary at
once to begin service of their sen.
tence.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
Excursion Boat Blown Ashore.

Evansville, Ind, April 8. - The
steamer st. Paul Of the Streckfus line
carrying approximately 1,70o persons.
was driven ashore in Ohio river at a
point three miles below this city in a
strong wind. Aid has been sent from
here.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05
MANY MExIcANs GO TO TEXAS
German Agents Reported to Be at
Work In Country,

Ell Paso, Texas, April "a totar
OF l2'742 more Mexicans crossed the
International bridge here during the
last IA days than returned to Mexico,
according to official reports received
by government agents.
The unusual number Of Mexicans. a
majority Of whom were e has caus..
cd an investigation of reports that
Mexlcans were being sent to Ell Paso
and the border from the interior Of
Mexico by German agents.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-04-05

Teutons Plan New Peace Offer?
Amsterdam. April 4.-The Teutonic
powers are planning a new peace Of.
fer, the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger states
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01
KAISER ASSURES
GERMAN PEOPLE


Copenhagen. Aug. Emperor VII
liam today issued q proclamation to
the German people in which he saia
they might rest assured that Ger
man blood and German zeal were
not being gamhled with for am empty
shadow Of ambition or for schemes
OF conquest but IN defense of a
strong, free empire in which their
children might live in security The
German emperor said
For that which has been accom-
plished on the front let us at home
show our gratitude by tireless toll.
We must stiI continue to fight and
TO furnish arms for it. But our people
may rest assured that German blood
and German zeal are not being
gambIed with for an empty shadow
of ambition or schemes OF conquest
and subjugation but in defense of a
strong, free empire in which our chill
dren NAV live Era security
Let ali our actions and all our
thoughts he devoted to this HEht. Let
this be our solemn promise of this
day Aug /, 1917.
WILLIAM I. r."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01
ELr.. Anne WITS.

Mrs Anne Watts. aged 81. resi-
dent 81 this city for over cd years. was
called I'd rest this morning III $50.
Death was the result Of fuhruiUies OF
age The end came at the home at
2@GH1s Fifth avenue. she resided at
Z#g6 Fifth avenue TOR almost 50 years.
Mrs. Watts, whose maiden name was
Anne Jones, was born liz Wales
June 81 1925. AS tae age of she
came to this country and settled in
Pittsburgh Pc. where she remained
until 1850 when she came TO this city
She was united in marriage to Francis
Watts in 1912 at Pittsburgh Ire died
as prisoner OF war I'm military
prison during the rebellion Nine
children were born 10 this union six
of whom have died. Those surviving
are Miss Henrietta Watts OF this city,
Robert Watts of this city and Frank
Watts of Spokane. Wash. Three
grandchildren and q son-in-law. Reed
Mccullough of Leavenw0rth. han.,
also survive
The funeral viii be held from the
home al & tomorrow afternoon Rev
". q. 0gIevee Of the South Park Pres
bytartaa church VIII oGciate. Burial
viii be in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01

up fer some time The Independent
Construction company OF Davenport,
which has the contract. has done no
work for 60 days and the mayor IS
growing impatient and viii take court
action unless the company makes some
effort to complete the work started
last year. A resolution was also pass
ed that the Rock Island lines be com
PEELED 70 complete at once the section
of the storm drain running under It's
right Of way, distance of 100 feet. IL
was learned this morning thar the
company has the material on hand to
start the work at once
The Burlington ordinance for First
avenue track rights was also consIa-
cred, some minor changes being made
TO conform with the ideas OF the city
council
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01
INSPECTOR CHECKS
STACKER AUTOISTS

William r. Barnes. Jr- an inspector
from the state automobile department.
has arrived in Rock Island from
Springfield. and for the next few days
win be located at the court house It
is Mr. Barnes business TO see that all
owners OF automobiles have 1917 H.
cense plates en- their cars and that
drivers Of commercial cars be pr0vid-
ed with chauffeurs permits. Mr.
Barnes says there is no excuse now-a-
days for carrying the Old familiar
sign, License applied for" ADplica-
tions for licenses. Mr. Barnes states.
are filled the day they are received in
Springfield While he lis here MIR
Barnes VIII not only see that ain cars
are equipped with 1917 plates without
further delay and that commercial
chaufeurs are licensed. but ne viii in
addition conduct examinations OF an
plicants for chauneur's license
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01
MARINE CORPS TO
STOP RECRUITING
Indications Are That Local Station
WIN Be Closed soon as Quota
Has Been Secured.
Need Only 800 Men Each Month From
Now On TO Keep This Branch of
Service Up to Standard.

Word received by Sergeant James f.
Gallagher of the local marine recruit
ing station indicates that by the mid
die of the month a number OF the re-
cruitiug officers throughout the couu-
try viii be closed and the officers in
charge ordered to report for duty at
barracks. This action follows the
order to accept only enc recruit a week
and shows that the marine corps has
now nearly its full quota of 10000
men With the stations in the larger
cities kept open it is figured that the
300 men month recruited in this
way would keep the ranks up to the re-
quired standard, provided casualties
do NOT depleta the ranks TO any great
extent
The monthly report Of Sergeant Cal
iagher shows that nine men were sent
from the local office during July Fol
lowing are the successful applicants.
Robert Wahl Low Moor. Iowa
Allison b. Trevett, Mason City, Iowa
Archibald ROehFig. Dubuque. Iowa
Nelson r. Miller Greenwood. Iowa
Bernie NICK Hubert. Jackson. Mich.
Saylor d. Shauafelt Sirourney.
Iowa
Eric 4. LiudeI Andover. TIT.
Chester Peterson Donns Iowa.
Ray ". Martin, Sheffield, ILL.,
One Returns.
The last two named left today for
final examination at Chicago. Peter
son enlisted in the marines in 1905 and
was honorably discharged in the Phil
ippines in 1909 with the rank Of SER
geaut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01
GERMlNY 10 ..nRANcn OTT.r

Copenhagen. is believed
to be making preparations for the es-
adjustment in Denmark and Sweden
OF a large number of branches Of we'll
known German factories and indus
trial firms says the Syenska Dag
bIadet These plans il carried out
would be very detrimental to neutral
trade since ihe countries of the allies
would be naturally suspicious of all
neutral firms which might be serving
German interests The paper suggests
a combination 0f industry and finance
to offset this German influence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01

hrs. William KroeEer.

Mrs William Kr0eger, aged s., pass
ed away al 7.45 last evening at the
home al her daughter-in-law. Mrs.
William Kroeger, Jr-, 1904 Tenth ave-
nue. She had been in poor health for
some time, death being FASTENED by
fnfrmities Of age Her acute Illness,
however, had overtaken her only two
hours before the end.
Mrs Kroeger, whose maiden name
was Sophia Pank0w. was born tn
1feckienburg, StreIirz. Germany. March
ii, 1885 She came 10 this country and
to Rock Island so years ago and had
since made her home here. Fifty
seven years ago she was united in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01
MAYOR WILL FORCE
COMPLETION DRAIN

Mayor EcConicbte a. the meeting
Of the city council yesterday introduc-
ed two resolutions TO rush the compile
don OF the Sixteenth avenue storm
'~aiu, work on which has been held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01
MUST FIGHT WAR
IN KITCHEN ALSO
household Utensils as Well as Ballots
gau Help win, Rev. d. 4.
Johnson Says.
ADDRESS ROCK ISLAND WOMEN
vaay Are Present at Meeting Called
be Local Committee of National
Council Of Defense.

..- r.----.,r--, ~ 49, 7-+~,t,-.
--.r..ai.. 49,. -. $50.
lss ~ -''s HI
ror only HHLa bullets bNt with kitchen
urra
IL was the statement made by
Haa - 81 Johnson, pastor Of the Cen
ia FE .erian church. in an address
delivered before a body Of women call
81 d. ..a Methodist church this after
Boon b" -aa local women's committee
~ 5#" national council or defense, 70
increase interest ih '9od conservation
E.a American people are the most
NJ aIi the world" Rev. Mr.
johnson aafG This ls no doubt due to
.aa #.f That #e have had such an
abundance. -aeweged upon us from
E# w... ana factory that we have
not learned Eae meaning OF c0nserva-
-. Food conservation is a matter
ii economy e. any time, bit al the
.ra. time # becomes q matter OF
Imperative duty for national defense
.sa. that any person or organi-
cation could have brought sufficient ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01
CAMP OPENINGS DELAYED.

Washington. Aug. Delays IL pre-
pairing national guard mobilization
camps. the war department announced
today. VIII postpone their opening
about two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01

Profanity is disgusting and Ameri-
cans ought TO correct this grievoua
fault Just quit thinking Of La Fol
Iette entirely. if you can't break YOUR
self of the habit in any other way
Houston Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01


Il z,-e r,,,z GRAND -r7 ..-.e .t-t
---1 '' gus Garner Dogs 4a1 ~
Dolly grove near Sears station yes
terday. the event being % picnic The
Argus arranged for them.
--s. ,7.,- ,...... !. r,..- I'LL. r..- --..-.
ana Dali game were -9l.et ana WHO
cares about hot weather when there
is plenty OF ice cream. lemonade. water
~osfo~ sa,7.-f.s-- -.5. .-4 -.r.-,
4oe0lea free TOT ta4 ASKING
Arthur Radford, circulation manager
Of The Argus. who had the lads iu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-01
rges Study.

And now I am about done. I have
said nothing about food conservation
but Herbert Hoover has issued the
call Of service 10 the women of Amer
lea. and I contend that when the won}-
en- understand the principles at stake
they viii not prove sIackers- In no
war of the past have the women failed
TO do their duty. nor Viii they fail in
this. In Russia, women have shout
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-02
French Commissioners Assured
That Government Is Willing.
Administration Puts Aside OBJ
jectiOnS of General Staff.
SEND DIVISION OF $4,000 men
All for Sake of Moral Effect on
British and the French.
Allies Enthusiastic Over Pros
pect of Fighting Forces.

Washington, May 1.-The French
commissioners today had assurances
that the American government is will
ing to send troops to France-one of
the urgent recommendations they
lies believe they can afford to spare
an army and its equipment across the
Atlantic
The administration has put aside the
sending any troops to the battle front
until a big force has been raised and
trained for nearly a year and has de-
cided that for the sake of the moral
effect of Americas actual participa-
ton a small contingent shall go for
ward as soon as possible.
This will be soon, it is believed, altho
the government is mindful that nearly
100000 tons of shipping would be re-
CURED for regular army division of
$4,000 men and the same amount
would have to be diverted from carry
ing food.
Both British and French commits
sioners were enthusiastic over the
prospect. 1t was believed President
Wilson would informally discuss plans
for an American expedition today with
Rene Viviani. Marshal Joffre and Ad =
miral Chocheprat, leaders of the
French mission, with whom he expect
ed to lunch at the White House. To-
morrow the French party will leave
for it's tour of eastern and middle west
ern cities Last evening the leading
members We're dinner guests of Chief
Justice White.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-02
RESIGNS HOLDS UP TRAIN
Robs Sleeping Passengers in
Pullman and Train Crew.
Lone Bandit Then Leaps From
Train and Disappears.

Sparta, Wis, May "a lone rob-
ber concealed in the rear coach of
train No. Az on the Chicago, st. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha railroad forced
two members of the train crew to
stand with their hands above their
heads while he r:fled the pockets of
the sleeping passengers just as the
train pulled into this station early to-
day. Brakeman John Hockett was
forced to jump from the rear of the
moving train, two miles out of Medary,
but was not seriously injured. He was
taken to hospital at Winona, MINI.
While searching the possessions of
those occupying the berths. the man
was surprised by the Pullman con-
ductor. whom he covered with a gun.
The conductor also was forced to
throw up his hands, the robber con-
tinuing his search until he sprang
from the rear of the train as it was
leaving the station Posses are trail
ing him. The amount of money he
obtained is not known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-02
III PLANES FALL
More Than Doubles Any Pre-
viOus Month in Aero Loss.
Germans Lost 1853: English,
AZ; French-Belgians, POI.

London, May "A compilation
from British, French and German Of
cial communiques shows that III
airplanes were shot down on the west
ern front during April The Germans
lost 500, the French and Belgians POI
and the British 147.
The highest previous total was 1922
in last September.
German Explanation Unsatisfactory.
Buenos Aires. May 2.-Germany's
explanation of the torpedoing of the
Argentina steamer Monte Protegido
is unsatisfactory to the Argentina gov
eminent. according to information
from official sources today. 1t was
generally believed that Argentina will
announce a break in relations with
the imperial government.
No announcement was made as to
the exact excuse advanced by the
German government for sinking the
steamer.
The Monte Protegido was sunk off
the Spanish coast. At first there was
some question as to the authenticity
of her Argentina registry, but this
was cleared I'D.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-02
KILLED
Nations Loss Announced by
German Statesman.
Decrease in Birth Rate Means
Total Loss of 100000.

Amsterdam, May 2.-One million.
three hundred thousand Germans
have persisted in the war, according
to statement made by Joseph Fred
erich Naunann, formerly a conserva-
tive member Of the reichstag. Herr
Naunann lecturing on the Influence
of the War on Population said in
part:
Until now the war has caused a
loss of 100000 dead. This, together
with the decrease in birth gives a re-
duction of 100000 The surplus of
females has increased from 100000 to
far more than 100000. The nation
has bled as never since the Thirty
years war"
The report does not state where the
lecture was delivered.
Anticipate Peace Speech.
1t is reported that Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg will make a new
peace offer before the reichstag to-
morrow but this is based entirely on
newspaper statement and lacks eth
er detail or confirmation.
The storm of criticism against the
chancellor is growing steadily in bit
terness and, from all quarters is heard
the demand for "a strong man" to
guide Germany thru her troubles.
The great labor demonstration in
Sweden which it was freely predicted
might cause grave disturbances took
place without any disorder being re-
ported and a similar demonstration in
Austria is declared to have passed
peaceably.
Deadlock on West Front
On the western front, the deadlock
of the last several days persists. The
results of the French o. fensive have
caused considerable dissa tisfaction at
Paris and the minister of war will
have to face the fire of numerous
deputies when the parliament meets
later this month. In England criti-
cism is centered on the admiralty the
growing submarine menace ra pidIy in
creasing the critics of Sir Edward
Carson.