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Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27

possible without any expectation
of an immediate peace agreement.
with the double purpose of lead
ing the German people to believe
that their government really As
desirous of making peace and of
gaining time for the further
strengthening of the German lines
in the west.
One condition regarded as impossl-
Bile, for the present at least, is that
the adherence of all belIigerents must
be secured to the peace the Germans
are trying to make with Russia be-
fore it can become effective. This is
accompanied by demand for the re-
turn of the German colonies now in
the possession of Russia's allies.
1t can be state authoritatiyely that
the position of the American govern
ment has not changed in any respect
with regard to its determination to en-
ter into no agreement with a govern
ment which does not represent the
free will of the governed people.
This would dispose Of any hope the
Germans might have that the. Russians
Fruuftf 4irffuce America TO subscribe to
the peace treaty which they are now
trying to arrange. As for the German
colonies. the American government
has never recorded itself on the sub
ject and Lloyd George recently de-
clared that was a subject for the
peace conference.
Silent On Aisace-LOrraine.
No provision Is made in Count Ger
nins terms for the return to France
of Alsace-Lorraine, which is regarded
| here as q condition that must be met
, as a preliminary to any peace agree
meut, an understanding declared by
( President Wilson in his message to
/ congress.
In the light OF the extraordinary ef-
forts Germany has been making to
rid these provinces of French inhabi-
tants, it is believable there that Ger
many may propose a plebiscite of in
habitants. relying upon the vote of
German soldiers and the imported
/ German population. but such a pro-
posal probably would be rejected by
the United States and her co-bellig-
erents.
Apparently Belgium IS promised
freedom by Count Czernin if all the
other German demands are met But
officials note there is a reservation, al
most inseparable from German d.
plomacy. in the shape of guarantees
which Germany requires TO insure the
execution Of all these complicated fac
tors Of the peace treaty. From pub
lie declarations Of German statesmen
and publicists, it is understood that
as guarantees" Germany would in
sist on retaining control of Belgium
for an indefinite period
See Menace To Poland.
The German insistence that tbs
pledge to restore the political indie
pendence Of countries occupied by tht
central powers shall not apply to ma
tionalities which did not previousl,
: enjoy independence is regarded al
aimed directly at the projected Polisi
, state Even were such a state ere
ated as a result of the peace treat,
, it would have to be on the lines 0
, the subject kingdom which German,
and Austria already have created.
! II is accepted by Washington of
ticials that the central powers ar
= prepared to make every effort to re
, gain control of Russian trade an
, markets which are threatening to pas
to America in return for America
substantial assistance in the war.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27
BIG AIR DASH
FAiLS;vENICE
NEAR IN RAID
French Last Night Foiled
Three Attacks Made On
Verdun Front.

Rome, Dec. 27-EieYen Austr0-
German airplanes have been
brought down by the British and
Italian forces in a big aerial battle.
which developed when the Teu-
tons made an unsuccessful at
tempt to bomb TrevisO, 16 miles
north OF Venice.
Announcement to this effect
was made officially today by the
Italian war office.
Paris, Dec. 27.-Three attacks were
made by the Germans last night on
the verdun front east Of the Meuse,
it is announced officially.
At their third attempt the Germans
succeeded in reaching the French
lines, but were driven out Immediately
with heavy losses, leaving prisoners.
The official statement says:
Information now at hand shows
that the attack carried out yesterday
by the Germans in this region was
very violent After strong artillery
preparation the enemy sent forward
two shock battalions. They were dis
persed by the French fire, In the
second attempt parts of the enemy
troops succeeded in approaching oul
positions but were Immediately eject
ed in a spirited engagement.
THE enemy dead remaining on tht
ground between the lines and lin the
wire entanglements demonstrated the
7 ;,,nortauea Df the losses suffered BY
the Germans"
Fighting In Siberia.
London, Dec 27-Ukrainian forces
according TO report received from
Petrograd. have occupied the head
quarters of the 4th. Sth and It'll
armies on the Rumanian and south
western fronts. Those who resisted
were disarmed and a quantity Of gun
and rifles was seized.
The Ukrainians have occupied tn
station at Brailoff and disarmed tn
gaurds,
A telegram received in Petrograt
from Tomsk reports fighting in fr
i kutsk, Siberia, Cossacks and militar
cadets have engaged the garrison
there for two days with alternatin
success.
British Front Waiting.
/ London. Dec. 27.-"Except for som
hostile artillery activity north an
east Of Ynres," Field Marshal Haig re
ported today TO the British war Office
there was nothing to report las
night"
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27
ROADS TAKEN
OvER;M' 'AD0O
WILL DIRECT
President Made Decision
Last Evening as War
Measure.

New York, Dec. 27.-
Stocks scared at the OPEN
ing of the stock market to-
day, denoting the salts
faction of the financial
community with the pres
ident's decision to take
over the railroads.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27
PLAN CUT ON
BICSALAR|ES
Of RAIL MEN
At Same Time Wages for
Some Employees Will
Get Boost.

Washington, Dec. 2z.-0ne Of
the first acts Of the government in
beginning operation Of railroads
will be to reduce large salaries
now paid to the railway executives
and Increase in some measure the
wages Of the railway workers.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27
SHOWS WAYS
PEACE WINDS
ARE SHIFTING
Germany Would Like War
End to Come Through
Russia.

London, Dec. 27.
More than three hundred
members of the German
Minority Socialist party
were arrested on Christ
mas eve by the German
military authorities, ac-
cording to a Zurich dis
patch given out today by
the Wireless Press.
Pe.r9rrad, Wednesday. Dec. 2G.
The central p overs. Count
tzerUiH, the Austr0-Hungarian
foreign minister, told the peace
conference at Brest-Lit0ysk YES.
tcrday. Solemnly declare their re-
solve to Immediately sign terms
which viii terminate the war on
conditions equally Just to all bel.
liCprpuis,
The central powers also favor
general peace without forCible
anurNations and indemnities. They
could mot bind themselves to such
terms without a guarantee that
Ru,,ia's allies would recognize
them and carry them out honestly
toward lhe central powers.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27
HUNT BANDIT
CREW INSIDE:
BORDER LINE
Fleeing Mexicans Made
Second Raid On Texas
Ranchers.

Maria, Texas, Dec. 27.-TwO
troops of American cavalry are
pursuing 80 Mexican bandits to-
wards the interior OF Mexico to-
day, the second time within
month that Mexican raiders have
been followed across the border.
Reports from the American
troops reached Colonel Lang
horne, commanding officer OF the
Big Bend patrol district late last
night, after they had chased the
bandits ont of the rocky country.
where they sought refuge Tues
day night, after raiding the Brite
ranch and killing three men.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27

central powers believed that the basic
principle uttered by the Russian dele
gates could Dee made the basis Of such
q peace He said they assured Rus
sian condemnation of a continuation
O.. tine Hgr for. LLa- saAe Of conquest,
if'.s necessary to indicate most
clearly. however. the count added, that
me Russian proposals could be
rel.iz. only On the event that all bel
lgauts pledged themselves to ad-
l..g 1 the terms of such a peace.
urp4m M Copoue.t Shattered.
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l'a''g j, ,"'l 8 a. l''i ioI as" IN
'... ',.''. o' 'ud1 l'le Stl''l al ~ " 19
-- .'. -1lsAu lo loIcIply auueA lel-
I-'o'.os 7elze1 curing t!e war iiui 20
srr. I... i, t-s '.'. e.s,. 5s ''''''
The rsastf8u of the subiection of
na.arH.fgs who have not political in
6soerHarls fo another couutrv can
no. be- solved Internationally and
mus. be met bv each government and
fits Derr.r I'm rHe manner established
bv IL. constitution of that govern
mon.
nh. 4.-o.ag.f,p of tba right of
u.rr..... FL. ..,. as..ptisI MARI nj tbe
rraf .r raa,Ias m seIf-dafnitiou
In .nu avsrt of a mutual refusal Ia
maar war s,rao5.tu-4s and nav dam
aea. ..r..4 by t5a war Connt Ger
rir continued ssrb beIiioarprt shall
bear art. tEo avnanse of its subjects
made ul-isorar and damages caused tC
propa-,y of c,yiliar subjects by delib,
crate Violations of international Law
ON the part OF the adversary. The
creation ol O. special tund tor TINS pur'
pose as .ugEested by Russia, could b'
olsaassed only IN the event that tn'
Ulle, 1e,'igerents enter lhto tn'
Pea'e lea)J'AloAs WlL.lh CERTAIN
uu"
Doesn't Like German Definition.
Tra chairman, of tha Russian dele
gati1a a,nrossed qratification AT Ger
man wfrfrrrasg t1 mako neace with
ort .rravat;ors and indemnities an,
with r.. .sfy-deGrition of peoDles. H
deuur.sI however at the German
ststcrr7, an earf-defnitiou as helm,
intam1reta He said the war coul,
NNi end without CHp Te-pSfaDi1SnTnen
Of trs vf,ratad rights of little and Cd
pressed D8tfopalitjes and Russi
vou.d insist ou guarantees that thei
lawfuI rio5ts ronid ne protected In
general peara treaty
Copnt C7eruin e.nlained the Dosj
tioY of tha central movers in a state
menf which ha reaa at ,ha second ses
sion OF rhe neare conference Tuesda
EVENING Uis statement saws.
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'l"'chi'h' VI 'A'' Hin'
fouir. r,.,,...r. ,,.t;-,, ,,,,o, tho claa RI
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27


Another raid was made by a SIM
liar band of Mexicaus on the Fitzger-
aid ranch, Is miles west Of the Brite
postoffice, early Christmas night. This
band is supposed TO have been a de-
taChment OF the band of so that raided
the Brite ranch.
Troops stationed at Valentine are
prepared for possible raid on that
place, word having been brought TO
the station today that bandits were
preparing TO attack. Cavalry troops
H and G, under the command of Cap
tains Fiske and Anderson, crossed the
Rio Grande into Mexico yesterday aft
ernOon. following the bandits who had
been pushed out of Vanhorne canyon
by the troops, river guards and Texas
rangers.
Only One Soldier Wounded.
According to the latest reports re-
ceived by Colonel Langhorne, only
one American soldier, Private ]. F
Kelly, troop NJ, was seriously wounded
in the fight, while many Mexicans are
reported dead or wounded
Colonel Langhorne has received in
formation that the bandits are So
called villa followers who were i'm
personating Carranzista forces, ever
to the extent Of dressing in their uni
forms, in order to bring discredii
upon the Carranza forces.
I Mexican officials have telegraphe(
/ Colonel Langhorne that their troops
/ from chihuahua are preparing to co
operate with the American forces IL
| trying to eXterm!nate this band o
raiders.
Army officers here are of the opin
ion that the bandits may possibly b
Mexicans who resisted the draft il
the Big Bend district and who fiet
across the border and Joined the VII
/ listas
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27
FAR ON
TEUTON IDEA
TO END WAR
United States Doubtful Of
Real Intentions Behind
Russ Basis.

Washington. Dec. 27.-The con"
ditiOns surrounding Count Ger
nin's proposals for basis OF
peace cause officials here to feel
some apprehension for their sim
eerity.
There Is a great disposition TO
feel that the object of the German
plenipotentiaries is simply to pre-
tract the negotiations rs long as
possible without any expectation
of an immediate peace agreement,
with the double purpose Of lead
ing the German people to believe
that their government really As
desirous of making peace and of
gaining time for the further
strengthening of the German lines
in the west.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27


declared he would ask congress as
soon as 1t reassembled. for legisIa-
tion guaranteeing:
"First-That the railroad properties
will be maintained during the period
Of federal control In as good repair
and as complete equipment as when
taken over by the government; and.
Second That the roads shall re-
ceive net operating income equal In
each case 10 the average net income
Of the three years preceding June 30.
1917"
Government Backs Securities.
Government backing also will be
given new issues of railroad securities
so that a market may be readily
found.
Railroad officials will retain direct
management of the roads, and the rail-
road war board, composed of five rail-
road heads, will continue actual op-
Grafton under Director McAdoos su-
peryision.
The presidents statement made
clear that his decision was not due to
any failure of the railroads to per-
form their duty as we'll as they could
under present legal restrictions, and
the real reason for the plan of gov
ernment operation was TO permit COM
plete unifcation of all rail systems
impossible through private operation
by statutes prohibiting pooling of
, traffic and earnings.
Although electric lines engaged in
general transportation are included in
the proclamation, street railways and
interurban lines are specifically ex-
/ cluded.
/ The interstate commerce commits
sion and other government and state
/ agencies which have to do with rail-
roads will continue to perform their
function under the new plan except
/ that they will be subject to order Of
the railroad director Railroads still
will apply to the commission for
changes in rates and practices.
Early decision in the application of
eastern and western roads for a 10
per cent advance in freight rates
pending before the commission now is
expected The commission is consid-
ering application Of the express com
panies for a 10 per cent increase. The
proclamation failed to mention ex-
press companies specifically, but il
was felt they were included, as the
order said: Every system of trans
p0rtation and appurtenanees thereof
Follow English System.
Although the plan of control is moi
outlined in detail, it was the opinion
that the British system would be fol
lowed closely, except in the matter Of
paying for government freight. In
England the government freight is
carried free and the guaranteed earn
ings require an enormous amount @
money from government funds, whii'
In the United States the government
, will pay its freight and will stand in
, creases If they are found necessary.
Railroad experts estimate that til,
government plan to guarantee earnin,
equivalent 10 average net operatin,
income OF the last three years vii
cost the government about 100000,
600 next year
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27

Continued on Page Five1
Rock Island Argus., 1917-12-27
Fighting In Siberia.
British Front Waiting.

London, Dec. 27-"Except for some
hostile artillery activity north and
east Of Ypres," Field Marshal Haig re-
ported today to the British war office,
there was nothing to report last
night"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-25
Recommend Continuation
of Present Government
For Danish West Indies

Washington, d. c., Jan. 25.-The
form of government for the Danish
West Indies was discussed at a con-
ference to-day between Secretary
Lansing and Senator Stone, chairman
of the foreign relations committee.
Senator Stone recommended and
said afterward that Secretary Lansing
agreed that the present form of gov
ernment should be continued as nearly
as possible, under the direction of
either an army or naval officer, as
deemed best by President Wilson. The
present form of government is very
simple and centers largely about a
general council chosen on a limited
suffrage. An American customs of
fetal also will be appointed.
The chief question as to whether the
islands should be under an army or
naval officer. Senator Stone said. will
be left for the decision of the Presi-
dent.
The navy, which was largely instru-
mental in the purchase of the islands
as a valuable naval base in the Carib-
bean and near the Panama canal, de-
sires a government somewhat like that
of Guam. The army would like con-
troll of the islands on the basis that
the insular bureau of the War De-
partment already controls most of the
island possessions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-25
TAKE SALTS To
FLUSH KIDNEYS
Eat less meat if you feel Back
achy or have Bladder
trouble.

Meat forms uric acid which eXcites
and overworks the kidneys in their
efforts to filter it from the system.
Regular eaters of meat must flush
the kidndeys occasionally. You must
relieve them like you relieve your
bowels; removing all the acids, waste
and poison, else you feel dull misery
in the kidney region, sharp pains in
the back or sick headache, dizziness,
vour stomach sours, tongue is coated
and when the weather is bad you
have rheumatic twinges. The urine
is cloudy, full of sediment; the chan
nels often get irritated, obliging you
to get up two or three times during
the night.
TO neutralize these irritating acids
and flush off the body's urinous waste
get about four ounces of Jad Salts
from any pharmacy; take table
spoonful in a glass of water before
breakfast for a few days and your
kidneys will then act fine and bladder
disorders disappear. This famous
salts is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia,
and has been used for generations to
clean and stimulate sluggish kidneys
and stop bladder irritation. Jad
Salts Is inexpensive: harmless and
makes a delightful efferVescent lithia-
water drink which millions of men
and women take now and then. thus
avoiding serious kidnay and bladder
diseases.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-25
FREE
Powell Lets His Statement
on Gov. Brumbaugh Stand

Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh and
Auditor General Powell did not make
any comments to-day upon the stir
which has been created over the eX-
penditures of the Governor from the
fund placed at his discretion by the
Legislature. The Governor has not
discussed any of the items and the
Auditor General has let his statement
OF Yesterday stand.
There are intimations that the whole
OF the Governors expenditures are to
be published and that expenses in
other departments will be looked over,
which will add to the scenic effects of
the legislative session.
1t is also reported that Senator Pen
rose is favoring a bill TO provide that
when the Governor is out of the State
for more than ten days the duties
shall devolVe upon the Lieutenant
Governor. There is such a provision
In other States. but not in Pennsyl-
Nania.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-25
Lancaster's Big Water
Plant Electrified by Power
From McCall's Ferry Dam

Lancaster, Pa. Jan. 25.-Lancaster
yesterday abandoned steam for cleo
.tricity in the operation of it's water
works. The change took place when
Mayor II. L. Trout pressed the button
that turned on electric power from the
great McCalls Ferry power plant.
Water was furnished heretofore by
three steam driven pumps, while now
seven electric-driven pumps will be
used as required, two being used solely
for forcing the water to the filter
plant The capacity of the reservoir
pumps is 21,000.000 gallons a day,
with an average consumption of
100000 gallons.
Should the McCalls Ferry power
supply fail, a current from q Balti-
more steam plant is available If
that is disabled, the Engleside steam
plant, in Lancaster, can be depended
upon. If that fails, the water works
can rely upon part of its old steam
system, which will be retained for
emergency and kept in readiness.
All of the old pumps will be re-
moved but one of 100000 gallons
capacity The improvements were
made possible by the citizens voting a
loan of $4,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-25
Universal and Compulsory
Military Training Endorsed
by Major r. R. Mccormick

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 25.-In en-
dorsing universal compulsory military
training before the Senate military
subcommittee to-day Robert r. McCor-
mick, of Chicago, major in the Illinois
National Guard and newspaper pub
Usher. said proper military legislation
would not be enacted until all mem
bers of Congress had actual experience
or had relatives in the army or navy.
General public conception of military
needs, he said, was a condition prece-
dent to adequate military legislation.
Long training periods for all Ameri-
can youths upon attaining eighteen
years was recommended by Major
Mccormick. He assaied transporta-
ton facilities during the border mo-
biliZation and denied that prejudice
exists among regular forces against
the state troops. Universal training,
he said, would not inculcate mill
taristic ideas. Young pacifists, he de-
clared, were towards; old pacifists,
theorists.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-25
Courthouse Notes

Grant Charter. - Additional Law
Judge McCarrell overruled objections
to the application of the Keystone Mo-
tor Cycle Club for a charter, and
granted 1T.
Reverse Decision.-President Judge
Kunkel reversed the decision of Alder
man James b. DeShong against Sam
uel Fishman. Alderman DeShong
fined Mr.. Fishman $25, the latter
claims, while he was testifying at a
case in police court.
Viewers Report. - James d. SaltZ-
man, Harry Fahnestock and Paul G..
Smith, viewers on grading Swatara
street between Twenty-first and Twen-
ty-second streets, filed their report,
assessing the propertyholdiers for
benefits totaling $395.
Files Suit. lila Klipa, of Steel
ton, has fled q suit for $4,000 DAM
ages, charging Jura Mrsich with alien
ating his wife's affections.
Juvenile Court Cases. - Fourteen
cases are listed for trial at juvenile
court tomorrow, eight of which are
truancy cases. A number of the
youngsters are old offenders. One boy
is charged with stealing revolvers and
shells from a local pawnbroker's shop;
another with taking revolvers to
school.
Faust Case Cost 1851. = To con-
vict Lewis II. Faust and his compan-
ion Mae Hirnisey cost the county
$S61.64 according to figures compiled
by Prothonotary Holler.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-25

CONTINUED From First Pagc1
at 1101 North Seventh street was at
one time used by the Poor Board as
a Colored Day Nursery.
Captain of Police Thompson and Miss
Societies. were called, and also ques-
toned the Williams woman. and Mrs
George Butler, who was collecting, too
Both were given hearings this after
noon, at o'clock, at police court.
Nearly $40 Collected
Small notebooks taken from the two
women, contained printed certificates
i'm 4orth Seventh street. Investigations
have been started to learn whether
these are the persons who have been
soliciting without authority for at least
a year.
One of the books showed that $11.52
had been collected from siXty-four per-
sons, while the total contributions, as
noted in the other book. were $9O.47.
Many well-known residents of the city
ranging from five cents to 81.
DIR. c. II Champion, of the Law and
Order League, when he learned of the
case. issued a warning that residents
to solicitors for colored institutions or
churches unless the persons collecting
the money presented proper creden-
tials, preferably ones sanctioned by
Mayor Meals and the Associated Aid
Societies.
Captain Thompson explained that un-
der Mayor Royal. George Butler, col
lect for a mission, but the different
stories told by the women that they
are collecting for orphans, Will be in
veStigated.