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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
Dispatch From Berlin by
Way of Holland Says
Americans Freed.
GERMANY is ASSURED
Turns Sailors Loose Learn
ing Of Treatment Given
Teutons in u. S.

Amsterdam. Feb. %. win LOn-
don. H. :20 p. M A dispatch re-
CeiYed here from Berlin says that
The American sailors who were
taken 10 Germany ou the steam
er YarrOWdale have been re-
leased.
The Americans were released,
the despatch says, after the Ger
man government had been In
formed officially that German
ships In America had not been
cOnhscated and that their crews
had not been informed.
The above dispatch from Berlin
through Amsterdam and London does
not say on what date the Americans
were released or whether they were
given permission to leave Germany ir
they chose to do so. There were ~
Americans in all in the group held
prisoners, that number having been
taken 10 a German port on the British
ship Yarrowdale. which was captured
by q German raider in the southern
Atlantic
The Americans we're previously re-
ported as being held by Germany
pending advices from the United States
IN regard 10 the treatment of the Ger
man sailors Of vessels informed in this
country This advice was said 10 have
been contained Ia a note sent By TIA,
United States recently and 10 Is proba-
bic that % was upon receipt of this
document that the German government
granted the release Of the American
sailors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
Austria VIII
Back Z OUGfOf1
Subso0 War?

Bernie via Paris, Feb. -. H.
m-l Austria'> reply to the United
States defining her position TN the
submarine warfare is known iH
Berlin, according g. the frankfurt
er Leisun=, which predicts that "a
breach OF relations between Wash
iugt0H and Jenna is inevitable
8he Berlin papers corresp 0Hdent
sHyss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
BERLIN RELEASES YARROWDALE
Six Vessels
Victims
of U-BOQtS

Paris, Feb -, f2:05 p. m.1 or
rial announcement was made TO-
day of the sinking oB Feb. 2I ~ the
Dutch steams Ship Ambnu, 3.59~ tons
gross, and Of q British trauIer.
The sinking of the Norwegian
steamship Alice 509 tons. and the
Russian steamer sigrid o5 2,f9f
tons also was announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22

vi e m b er Of Audit
Bureau of Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22

Associated Press
Leased Wire Report
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21

CAMP SHERMAN. O.. Dec. 20.-Mcss
scrEcants chefs. cooks and helpers III
the kitchens Of the barracks at Camp
Sherman. where the Ohio boys are In
training. arc m q search for evidence or
the hnndiwork of the latest attempt at
German "kultur.
4 Telegram from tho war department
stated that officials of the United States
district attorney reported that ground
glass had been found in hnmIny."
In Other Foods, Too
Tho telegram stated that ground glass
has nlsn been found in canned toma-
toes md directs these articles he care
fully examined before being used.
To dnte however. no cvidenc" Of this
latest etcp In German "kultur' have
been found nt this camp.
This did not put II danprr on tho e.
forts Of the Sclcctives in their search
for tho ground glass and in every cJisE
where n suspicious looking box or can
was found. II was set aside for the camp
chemist to be examined.
When tho news uf this attempt OF
German plottcrs spread through the
camp the men simply went Wild with
caEcrnrss to get lat the Huns.
For the first time since the men ar
rived at this camp there was an uncasi'
ness among them to get started "orer-
seas" and into active service. Christ
mns passes were forgotten for tho time
being md the men could talk OF nothing
else but German kultur."
SelectiVes at this cp;nn will do their
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
80 Killed and 80 Injured In
Telescoping OF I. IN. Train
DISCLOSURES IN THE
MEAT PACKING CASE
ARE SENSATIONAL

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20.-From tne
seclusIon of corporation records the
federal trade commission today drew
sensational disclosures of high finance
dummy officers and sham trustees IN
It's effort TO determine the ownership
OF the Chicago Stock Yards and inc
terminal raiIroad facilities at the big
packing plant there.
Establishment of ownership or the
stock yards is only the first OF the tasks
before the commission. which plans 10
continue It's investigation into every
branch Of the countryS mcnt supply
and tho alleged control Of the meat
food Of inc. .0GQ. 600 panplc by 1--WE prln-
ciral groups Of packers. The commits
sion's report Will be made the basis Tor
recommendation that additional leGis-
latlon be enacted To remedy the situa-
ton, If found necessary. and any evi-
dcncc of law breaking viii be turned
over to the department Of justice.
IT has been stated that Suopocnaes VIII
not he issued for representatives OF the
packers, n step which might give them
immunity In any subsequent prosecu-
lions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
FOOD FOR CAMP SHERMAN BOYS
TA|N|PERED WITH; GERMAN PL0T'?!

hit toward conserving the sugar and
lard supply. A notice sent out today
from division headquarters stating that
II had been found that sugar was being
wasted directs that sweetcned coffee DO
served. instead Of allowing the men to
help themselves. a maximum Of seven
ounces Of sugar will he allowed for each
gallon OF coffee served. Unswcetenad
coffee also will be served the men.
The notice further suggests that lard
and lard substitutes be conserved a.
:ar as possible. An allowance not to
exceed one pound Of lard to every 100
pounds OF flour used In making bread
is made. Where the quantity Of tho
-four will permit. It is advised that lard
be LEFT out entirely.
New recruits were given their first
days drill today with other members OF
the Three Hundred and Twenty-thtro
sight field artillery. The drill. OWING
70 >ehe deep snow. consisted OF physical
culture exercises and short hikes. They
we're alsa, instructed in taking thsfr
places about the cannon caissons.
In the traIning battalion Of the One
Hundred and Fifty-cigllth depot brigade.
much activity vase alsn shown today In
training The members Of this unit
we're lined up on the parade ground and
while one man would jab his adversary
would parry the blows with padded
thwarter. Many Of these boys will be
transferred to the linr regiments 0
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE Dec 2o.-tBy the Associated
Press)-The officers OF the Russian
army in. France have volunteered as 4
body to give their service to the CniseI
States.
The officers are desirous of continuing
the battle against the Germans nof-
withstanding the RuSso-Gerinan peace
negotiations. and they declare they VIII
welcome an opportunity To fight to laa
finish for Russia under the Stars and
Stripes.
The ranking Russian officer. VII"
made the request that he and his suh-
ordinates be taken into the American
service guaranteed To v"uch for er"rr
one accepted. All grades arc included
In the request from second lieutenant
up.
There also have been suggestions that
II might be- possible to form for the
Russians an organization similar IN The
French Foreixu Legion or the Lafayette
Flying Squadron. There Is q general
feeling that the action OF the Russian
officers will have Il moral effect in thclr
country.
The correspondent who was authuriZed
% make tho announcement understands
that the matter is under consideration
xnd that the offer undoubtedly will be
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
.GE ER|NANY MUST ::
RESTORE ALE
LLOYD GEORGE GIVES
BRTTAIN'S WAR AIMS
Restoration Of Germany's Col
onies Question for Future
Discussion. =,

In the midst OF the peace pourparlers
that are In progress between the repre-
sentatives Of the Teutonic allies and tho
Bolsheviki government In Russia. the
war aims Of Great Britutp-aid doubt
less Of all her allies-have been 10n-
cretely set forth In the House Of C"i5-
mons by David Lloyd George. the Btttiah
prime minister.
The complete restoration OF territor!
now in the hands Of the enemy and COM
pensation for the havoc they have
wrought is the price that will be de
manded for the laying down of arms
and the bringing about Of peace.
Great Britain did not seek territorial
ACKNOWLEDGMENT for herself or for any
Of her allies when she entered the wa..
Mr.. Lloyd George said. but entered Into
the hostilities merely for the sake Of
her honor As TO Germany's colonies.
nil of which are now in the hands Of the
Entente. Mr.. Lloyd George said thet-
disposition must be determined at the
Deace congress- Jerusalem, however
the premier declared would never be re
stored to the Turks. -
The statement OF the prime minister
came almost simultaneously with re-
port that the Teutonic allies intended TO
make peace proposals to the Entente.
and that Russia had been requested 10
take similar steps and was endcavorins
TO sound her former allies In arms rs
to their requirements for a cessation 3f
hostilities.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
Three Crowded Wooden Cars
Reduced to Splinters When
Heavy Steel Express Train
at High Speed PEoughs
Through, Not An Occupant
Escaping Either Death or
Injury.

SHEPHKERDSvILJ Ky, Dec.
2o.-Thirty-eight persons were killed
and about thirty nine othsrs injured
tonight when louisville and Nash
Vile passenger train No. 2, from
Cincinnati to New Orleans, crashed
into the renr Of a Bardstown, Louis
vNle and Springfield accommodation
train just south Of the station here
early tonight, according to w. T.
Sheridan, superintendent Of the
Louisville division.
First reports apparently authentic
had placed tho number OF known
dead At sixty-sevcn and the number
of Injured at betweon forty and fif-
ty, but this was reduced when TN Of
foial check OF the figTueo was made.
No cause for the wreck was as-
signed by Mr.. Sheridan, who would
make no stSto1nont pending an in
vest:gatton of the tragedy.
Prom other sources 1t was learned
that tho accommodation had left the
station after making n stop, when
the fast train caIae in sight, running
at high rate Of speed and plunged
into tho rear end OF the train nload.
The two wooden coaches md tho
baggage car making up tho lighter
train were spNntercd-
relief train was started from
Louisville at once, but by the time
1t arrived tho injured and the bodies
Of the dead had been recovcre cd from
tho wrecksd train. Thirty-five Of
the injured we're placed aboard the
relief train and rushed to louisville.
Three or four others were taken to
private bones IN Ehcpherdsville, Su-
per1ntendent Sheridan reported, but
he had been unable to learn tho
exact number.
None OF the passengers aboard tho
fast train were killed and none OF
them received more than minor In
jurtes.
Another locomotive and train
crew were scnt from Louisville
and after detachtns ono baggage car
the New Orleans train went on as
soon as the right Of way waa clear
ed.
Jesse Wentherford, telegraph op-
orator Mt the station hero said that
after tho accommodation left the gta-
tton he had thrown his BLOCK to show
the track clear and left the office to
help handle baggage. When he got
outside, ho said, he sGw tho fast
train anpr ronching, ran back TO the
office, pulled his block to show red,
seized q lantern aud rrlshed to the
platform TO flag 1t. He reached the
platform jast as the heavy locomo-
tive thundered by.
About twenty passengers who had
been discharged by tho acconmod
tion when 1t stopped hero were 5tn1
on tho station platform and were
ego witnesses to tho tragedy they
had 80 narrowly escaped. Several
women among them tainted and had
to be cared for In addition to tho
injured.
within FIVE minutes of the crash
volunteer rsscucrs wero ut work
and local physicians administered
frst aid to the injured before the
arrival Of tho relief train from
louisville. Many Of tho injured
were 80 badly hurt they wcre un-
conscious md some OF them were at
first thought to be dead.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
Close ConsCription Fight
In Australian Election

VANCOUVER, B. c., Dec. 20.-Ffrst
returns from the conscrlption plebe,
scite in Australia give a majority OF
100000 votes against conscription out
of about half Of the 100000 votes
cast according to a cable dispatch from
Sydney to the Vancouver World. The
one million votes yet 10 be counted in
clude the soldier vote.
(In the conscription election in Aus.
tralia last year the issue was defeated
BY margin OF $1,000 votes, 1,0S5.oOo
ballots being cast in favor of conscrlp-
ton and 1.146.0O0 against il. Esti-
mates place the number Of Australian
soldiers who were entitled to vote in
the election this year at between
900. 600 and 350,000.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
RUSSIAN OFFICERS IN FRANCE
VOLUNTEER To ]. 8. EN- MASSE

referred to Washington. It ts consii-
cred not unlikely that many. of the Rus
sian soldiers now in France md virtu-
ally without country may follow the
lead Of their officers. The laws of the
United States pruhiu:: the incorporation
into the army of any but American cifi-
Ecns but 1t is hoped Il way may be
found BY which these men can be Of
service: to the United States and the allies
in general.
The officers are some OF the best In
the RUSSIAN army. There arc aviators
among them, and many OF them who
possess excellent military knowledge
ana speak French and English might be
of assistance In various ways.
rIn April OF last year five continEcnts
of Russian troops were landed at Mar
settles after q land and sea journey Of
approximately 1880 miles from Moscow
To Port palny. Nanchura. by rail. and
thence by water. The number of mon
in these contingents was estimated at
something like $4,000, although no Of
ticial figures were given. y sector In
the Champagne was taken over by tho
Russian troops. When the Russo-Gers
man armisticc negotiations were begun
the Germans stipulated that the Rus
SLAMS In France must be included In the
arm iStlcs.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.--ThrouEh
long series Of kilograms exchanged pc
tween The notorious Count LuXburg loT-
mer German charge in Argentina ana
the Berlin. foreign office. the state oe-
partment tonight disclosed further Incts
about German diplomatic tricEcry ana a'
the same time shed light upon sonic
hitherto unexplained activities or certain
Latin American statesmen.
Luxhurg IN one of his messages oateu
August J. last. reported mat lFeSlue.i'
IriEnycn. Of Argentina. 1T last had maze
nm his mind 10 conclude 4 secret aNee-
nent with Chile und Bolivia for pTotec-
ton against North America before the
conference idea is taken up again. Inc
"confercncc idea" Is assumed to nave
been the plan for q Latin-Amer'can ncu-
,ra1i,y conference. strongly supported by
President Carranza of Mexico. and much
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
ASSERTS DELAY
MEANT BETTER
ARMY RIFLES
Military Committees Probe
Now to Enter Phases OF
Clothing and Canton
ments.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20.-The senate
military committee today virtually conf
pleted It's inquiry Int" the army ord
nance shortage. paving the way Tor the
beginning tomorrow or the next pnase
OF it's Observation-Disclosures Of clothing.
supplies. transportation. contracts ana
cautonmentS.
Ouartermaster- -Ge4lcral Sharpe. who
recently was relieved OF his duties 80
AS to devote all OF his time to work
In war department new war council.
and who Is TO be succeeded by Major
General Goeehals. will be- called to the
stand. The committee expects TO oueS-
tion him specifically on the relation OF
rho clo,hinE shortage to disease cpl
denies In some of the. training camps.
which have been ,hc subject uf special
reports by Surgeon General GorGas and
explanation By Secretary Baker. Con-
tracts for army cantonmcnts and camps,
(Couttnued on Page Seven.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
TRACTION RATE HEARING
IN CITY SATURDAY

judge Rider and possibly another
member Of tho Public Service C"mmi*-
sion WIFI arrive III Wheeling from
Charleston. this evening. To- r"s'In" tn"
hearing Of the petition "f In" West Nir-
ginia Traction & Electric Company In in
crcas, fares on It's limos. TIL" commits
sion will sit In tho "ftic" If Attorney
John !. ConiT. Chapline street. and Will
likely convene ut .. o'clock Saturday
morning.
The commission will receive prnt"S.S
from tho towns of Elcwond niId Woods
dale. through their c"Hncim"n. while tho
city council of Wheeling will be repro
scntcd ny CITY Manager G. q. NaEi" and
City Solicitor N. !. Culllnan. Attorney
Charles j. Srhuck who represents the
traction company. presented m" petition
Of the corporation before the commission
at Charleston last week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
TELEGRAMS FROM
OUR SOLDIER BOYS

FArRMoNT, ". va, Dec. 80, 1917,
s:42 p. m.
City Editor Wheeling 1nteln-
gonccr, Wheeling, W. VA:
Arrived Ta1rmont at 6:s5. Every
thing o. K. and everybody in good
spirits.
JOS. EVANS.
Com. Of County Boys.
FAmMoNT, W. Va, Deo. 20, 1917
S:44 p. m.
Wheeling rnteligencer:
wheelinE's contingent arHves SAFE
" 1t Fatr1nont and everybody 1s
happy. There was Joy when the hrst
cali for supper was made at $780,
We stopped at Hundred and Cameron; !;
big sendoff at both towns. Aenn,
pickles, ham sandwiches, apple but
ter sandwiches, apples, ornnges, cake,
pie and coffee.
RICHARD L. ZIPFEL-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
SCENES OF SORROW AND CLADNES5
MINGLED AS DRAFTEES MARCH
AWAY To WAR FOR DEMOCRACY
Glorious and Inspiring Tribute Paid to the Boys of Wheel
ing and Ohio County By Their Fellow Americans
Who Remain to Bear Burden Of War at Home.

Ohio county and the city Wheeling have again contributed an
other contingent of soldiers Uncle Sam the war and whip
the Kaiser to frazze. . ... -.
One hundred proud men OF the hst @ OF
the Mountain and from the pleasant hills and valleys Oh o
county are this morning speeding their to Fort ScrVc
m to ran to fight of freedom and democracy n
are travelling to the camping grounds with the blessings ana
tion Of the people this community This fact was demonSre yes
telav afternoon by loyal and patriotic parade gwen III e
honor and the touching and loving tribute paid them at the
Ohio station when they bid adieu with God speed 1o ue
safe return and prayer upon the lips of the people that E may
come back home the flag of America with victory ana
the tdngs that democracy has and Kingdoms are ke o
oblivion. ,,.,-,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21

.LUXBURG Plot TO ARRAY SOUTH
AMERICAN NATIONS AGAINST ]. ),
More Sensational Disclosures Of German Diplomats
"Working Agreement" With President of Argentina
Declaration Of W ar Against Germany
Now Predicted.

discussed In some Of the South Ameti-
can countries. while the proposed secret
agreement may explain reports that haVe
come from Buenos Aires recently OF
President Irlgoyen's proposals for -
league OF South American nations. :
May Declare War.
In American diplomatic quarters
here 1t Is regarded as certain that the
disclosures will result very quickly In
an Argentine declaration Of war against
Germany. Congress and a majority OF
the people favored this step whom tho
American government made public tho
"spurlos versenkt" (sink without tracs)
messages Of Luxburg. and It Is believed
that tke presidents opposition now will
be swept away II 1t Is not withdrawn.
The messages given out today were
(continusd On YaGs TwsIvs) ~.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
NO DECISION IN
JOHNSON'S CASE
Edith Godbey Positively lden-
titles Negro as Man Who
TRANSPORTED Her.

BOSTON, Dec. @N.--pnS!tirc idcntifi-
cation OF John Johnson. West virginia
negro, as the man who induced her'
through fear Of death, TO go from Char'
lesion. West Virginia, to Catlctt$burg.
1Sonturkv. was made by Edith fodhcy'
, white woman. at to-dayS hearing Dc
fore Federal Commissioner Hayes on
rho question nf returning Johnson 10
West Virginia on an indictment charg-
tho violation OF the Mann act. The idcn-
tificn,inn was considered Important be-
r,uso the defense has dcacd TINT john
son IS the man named In the indlct-
mcnt.
Relations With Negro.
During Mrs. Godbcy'S recital "t her
life In Charleston and of her alleged
relations with Johnson the dci"hSc
brought in mn allcnist who observed the
witness closely from seat In the jury
boS. This move was followed ID! the
state which also called In a mcdical
spccialist To watch the woman during
her examination.
Mr.. Godhey told of taking poison on
two occasions. At first she claimed
that johnson forced her to drink pn'S"h'
hut later she denied this and said that
hc had called three doctors who had
saved her life.
She testified that she contributed $40
n month To johnson for the support OF
his taxirnb. Under cross examination
she admitted that he had bought hrr il
coat and other gifts. hut said they were
bought with her money.
Foar Of johnson.
Fear Of Johnson, she asserted was
the reason why she did not complain 10
the rOlicc when the negro attack"u heT
on one occasion with knife.
Tn" last witness produced by tho gov
crnmrnt was Chief deputy United
STATES Mnrshal John II. Campbell! or
Charleston. who said nc had often seen
white persons and negroes riding IN
the same coaches OH trains between
Charleston and CatlrttShurg. His tcS-
,Imonv was designed to strengthen
Mrs. Cindhcy's assertion that sh" and
Johnson had snatS in tho same car on
tho train between those two points
AT ,h- conclusion Of the session the
defense was granted continuance or the
hearing for q week. 1t is expected n
definite dntr for resumption will then
be set so as to give the dcf"ns" three
w"rkS 20 prepare its cn%". 1t Is said
many witnesses probably will be brought
here from III" south. The West Virginia
pnrty. including Mrs. Godhey. left for
Charleston Tonight
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
CALL on HEFFERICH
In NEGOTIATIONS

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 20.--The Berlin
correspondent Of the Eoelnischc Volks
Zeitung, Il copy Of which has been TO-
ceivcd here, says that DR.. Karl Helf-
fcrich. the former German vice chan
celor, Is also going TO Brest-Litovsk
for the peace parley. between the Teu-
tonic allies and the Bolsheylki gov
crnment.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21

The civil warfare In Russia apparent
ly Is increasing In intensity. Cossacks
under General Dutoff are reported to
have captured TchcliahInsk. the junction
point on tho Trans-S Siberian railway. 20
miles west Of the Siberian frontier.
through which supplies from the cast
for European Russia must pass. and
lighting continues in Odessa, In tin.
Ukraine and around Astrakhan. but with
the results uncertain owing TO conflict
Ing reports.
The Bolsheviki government Is report
ed to have demanded that the chief gov
ernlng body in the Ukraine make known
Immediately whether the Ckranan
troops will cease assisting General kala-
dincs' Cossncks and dsarmlnG EolShe'
Wiki troops ii the reply of the Ckrain-
ians IS not a favorable ono 1t is an
nounced that the Bolshcvski government
will declare war on them.
An official report IS to the effect thal
GrAnd Duke Nicholas. the former tuS-
sian general, whose maStcrrul retreat
from the Carputhians und later success
full operations against the Turks in the
Caucasus region stamped him rs one of
the great commanders Of the war. has
formed a great army Of royalists In the
Caucasus region.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
AUSTRIAN UN1ERHAUS
ADOPTS RESOLUTION
IN FAVOR or PEACE
(Photo by Knne)

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 2o.-A dis
patch received here from Vienna
says the Unterhaus has adopted by
q small majority resolution In
troduoed by tho Czechs and South
slavs In favor Of o general penc" on
the basis Of no annexations or In
demnities and for using Russin'H
rood offices to convoy such pro-
noan1 to the entente governments.