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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
RUGS! (! {!

We are showing an unus-
ually large assortment OF
rugs in spite OF the shortage
now existing. Every size
and grade is represented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
Coal and Gas
Combination
Ranges i,

Why not get the comfort
OF a coal and gas combina-
ton range now during the
warm months. This fall use
the coal section Prices start
at $500.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-11
Autoless Sunday Program
About to Be Abandoned

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE auto
less less Sunday program is about to
be abandoned in favor of nos,
plan for restricting use of gasoline
by automobiles.
the fuel administrations oil conser-
w. Champlin Robinson, chief of
walton division, said yesterday that
an announcement on the subject
probably would be ready to-day. He
did not indicate the nature of the
NV program, buc the understanding
is that some scheme has been work
ed out to distribute gasoline saving
over every day in the week without
actually using a card rationing sys-
tenn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-11
O-BOAT SHELLS
SEND MANY TO
DEATH AT SEA
Hun Answers Plea For Mercy
With Loaded Revolver
and Threat

An Atlantic Port, Oct. 11.-There
were 250 men aboard the Ticon-
deroga, an American steamship of
$50 tons, which was torpedoed and
sunk on her way to France. All
but twenty. who were brought here
yesterday by a British vessel to
which they were transferred, are be-
lieved to have perished. Seventeen
of the men who reached port were
members of detachment of soldiers
detailed to care for horses which
were being transported. The Ticon-
deroga was attacked, presumably on
October 2, when she fell behind her
convoy because of engine trouble. 1t
was said the ships boats were
'shelled by the submarine, account
ing for the wounded among the sur
VivorS.
According to the story of the sur
Nivors, the submarine was not sight
ed until she had sent a torpedo
crashing into the side of the ship.
The torpedo did not strike a vital
spot, however, and the captain
crowded on full steam in an effort
to escape, at the same time ordering
the gun crews into .action against
the submarine, which appeared
about a mile off.
Our gun crews did not fire more
than five or six Shots" one of the
survivors said. The forward gun
was shot away almost at once. The
after gun and it's crew was done for
almost as quickly. Then the men
went to the boats, but 1t was no use
as the flying shrapnel was spraying
the decks and men fell in scores,
either killed or badly wounded"
Boats Riddlcd by Sub
Another survivor declared that all
of the Ticonderoga's eight lifeboats,
with the exception of one, were
riddled with shrapnel before they
could be launched. A number of
men who tried to get into the eighth
boat We're killed by shrapnel as they
clambered over the side of the ves-
sci, he said.
Finally" this survivor continued,
lone of our men, in desperation,
swan close to the submarine and
hailed an officer, asking him in
Gods name to stop firing.
The lieutenant who answered
him did so with a loaded revolver,
saying that if he did not swim back
he would shoot him.
when our boat had only twenty
men in it we were ordered along
side te submarine and made to tie
up while the shelling of the dead
and dying on the sinking ship con-
tinued.
THE leader of our boat was ask
ed some questions which he refused
to answer and suddenly the sub
marine submerged and only the
parting of the rope with which we
were tied prevented our going down
with it."
U-Boat of Cruiser Type
One of the survivors said the sub
marine was of the cruiser type and
had the largest guns he ever had
seen on a submarine. One of the
engineer officers, he said, whose room
was pierced by a shell from the sub
marine, declared that the shell was
an eight-inch projectile. Heretofore
only six-inch guns have been report
ed on submarines.
The survivors, who were adrift for
four days before they were picked
up, said that a raft with five
wounded men on it had put off from
the Ticonderoga and that they had
attempted to tow it with them. but
that 1t broke away during the night
and disappeared.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-11
Success of Loan
Vital, Says President
MnshinGtOn,Oct. 10.


President Wilson to-day Issued
this statement on the Fourth LIB
crty Loan campaign;
"Recent events have enhanced,
not lesscncd, the importance of
This loan, and 1 hope that my fell
In,Y-countrymcn Will let me sny
this to them very frankly. The
best thing that could happen
would he TINT the lOnn should not
only he fully subscribed, hut very
greatly OversubScribed.
"We are In the midst of the
greatest exercise of the power of
this country that has ever been
Witnessed or forecast, and single
day of relaxation In that effort
would be of trnSicaI damage alike
to ourselves and the rest of the
world.
"NOthing has happened which
makes 1t snfc or possible to do
anything but push our effort TO
the utmost.
"The time is critical. and the re-
sponse must he complete.
(SignedD
"WOODROW WILSON"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-11
Says His Prescription
Has Powerful influence
Over Rheumatism
DlscOverer Tells Druggists Not to
Take n Cent of Anyonc's Money I'm
less Allenrhu Completely Banishes
All Rheumatic Pains and Twingcs.

Mr.. James II. Allen suffered for
years with rheumatism. Many times
this terrible disease left him helpless
and unable to work.
He finally decided. after years of
ceaseless study, that no one can be
free from rheumatism until the ac-
cumulated impurities. commonly
called uric acid deposits, were dis
expelled from the body.
With this idea in mind he consulted
physicians. made experiments and fl
nally compounded prescription that
quickly and completely banished
every sign and symptom of rheuma-
tism from his system.
He freely gave his discovery to
others who took 1t, with what might
be called marvellous success. After
years of urging he decided to let suf-
fcrers everywhere know about his
discovery through the newspapers.
G. A. Gorgas can supply you.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-26
Oppressed Nations
Demand Plebiscite

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 25.-With all
its aims clearly defined, the confer
ences of the Democratic Mid European
Union, which have been going on in
Independence Hall, came TO an end to-
day. Tomorrow new liberty will
be proclaimed for these small op-
pressed nations, whose delegates de-
clare that there must be an absolute
freedom for all the races therein.
That nothing short of an absolute
plebiscite can be accepted for the new
states was declared to-day by Pro-
fessor Masaryk, president of the
Czecho- Slovak National Council and
chairman of the conference, who said
there must be a vital minority rep
resentation. one that must be granted
Unrestricted rights.
Vital principles have been adopted,
said Mr.. Masaryk. "the basis Of all
being for democratic middle European
states. and the League Of Nations pro-
posed by President Wilson will be ac-
cepted by the representatives Of all
these nations"
Discussion of boundaries caused
some discord among the delegates to-
day and led to heated arguments and
the threat of a JugoSlav delegate,
after he had torn to shreds a small
map showing the location of each ma
tom territory, to withdraw from the
conference.
1t was explained by the president Of
the council that the map had been
brought into the conference room
merely for the purpose of enlighten-
ing the American people on the physI-
cal aspect of the ground
New-York tribune., 1918-10-26
Wilson'S Reply Is
lndorsed Solidly
By Press of Paris

PARiS, Oct. 25.-President Wilson's
reply to Germany is indorsed cmphati-
eally by the morning newspapers with
out exception. The "Euvrc" expresses
,he general opinion in a three column
headline: "Abdication or CapituIa.
tlon.' The "Matin" says:
~. he formula employed by President
W !lson Justifes in advance all the re-
qulrements which in patriotic prudence
statesmen and military chiefs would
feel bound to specify"
The Petit Parisien" saws: "pres-
ident Wilson has spoken plain words
IN reply to the last note Of Prince
Maximllian He did not delay in send
ing the. sensational document. Only
twenty,four hours passed between the
tlme the German reply was received
ana his note was sent. The President
knew whittier he was going and made
no effort TO wrap up his thoughts in
obscurities"
The journal" says that no political
avoid submission to the conditions
which the Allies will impose.
The petit Journal" says: "The
dialogue between President Wilson and
the German government has been
closed by the Presidents answer to
the last German note. The word now
rests with Foch. He will know how
to draw conclusions from the victories
which the Allies have won and are
ready to win if Germany will not ac-
cept at once the consequences of de-
sat
"L'Homme Libre" says: at is Foch
who, after consulting his colleagues,
will have the last word. We have no
anxiety. We know in advance that
his answer will secure our rights in
their entirety"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-26
Col. House II, France to Act
For u. s. in Peace Moues

been very quietly and very busily at
work. Its object as defined in Ar
thur D. Howden Smiths book, "The
Real Colonel House, has been to col
late such information as would en-
able American delegates to the peace
conference TO match wits on equal
terms with the leading diplomats of
Europe"
The commission has been occupying
graphical Society building, Broadway
and 156th Street. DR.. Samuel f. Mezes,
president of the College Of the City
, Of New York and a brother-in-la OF
Colonel House. is director Of the ex.
ecutivc committee of the organization
Walter Lippman, formerly an editor
OF "The New Republic" was up to the
time Of his recent departure for
France it's secretary.
Last night DR.. Mezes said that. be-
cause of strict orders from the State
Department at Washington, it was i'm
possible for him to discuss the work
Of the commission. 1t is known, how
ever. that one Of its chief tasks has
been the assembling Of data bearing
upon the various problems involved in
the principle of self -determnati lion
for those peoples and nations whose
claims will come up at the peace table.
Through its organization Colonel
House has been in constant touch with
the ablest experts in the country, be-
sides having at its disposal the SER
vices OF the Library Of Congress, the
New York Public Library, the Ma
tional Board Of Historical Service and
the American Geographical Society,"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-26
u. S. Demands
More Speed in
Shell Plants
Bridgeport Manufacturers
Are Warned to Train
Women Workers

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Oct. 25.-Mu.
nitlons manufacturers of Connection
and the four counties of Western Mas.
sachusetts were told in plain words to-
day that they must speed up produc-
ton because crisis exists that calls
tor unlimited eXerton BY both manu-
fActurers and employees. Major B. A
Franklin, U. S. A., production manager
OF the Bridgeport district, gave the
manufacturers some facts that sur
prised them.
Some manufacturers, he said
seem to have the idea that peace is
near. That idea is detrimental to the
interests Of the government. You must
remember that you have signed con-
tracts by which you agreed to deliver
to the government definite quantities
OF goods at definite times Most of
you have not lived up to your con-
tracts. A crisis exists, and it calls for
unlimited exertior on your part and
on the part Of Your employees
ii. L. Miles, OF the Department Of
Labor, told the manufacturers that
they had been lasgcrds in solving their
labor problems.
"Thirty days ago. he said, "..he
manufacturers Of this country were
told that within ninety days they must
train 100000 new skilled workers.
These workers have not been produced.
That means that in the next sixty days
they must be trained. You men must
start this work immediately'
Mr.. Niles declared that every manu-
facturer engaged in wovernment wora,
l5 requested, and perhaps will be re-
quired, Immediately to install training
schools for women workers. He com
pared the work of women in England.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-26
Poles and Danes
Seek Separation
From Germany

lopcc'dt Dispatch to The Tribune)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-A sensation
was caused in the Reichstas Wednes
day by the declarations Of non German
members of separatist intentions, &C
cording to an official telegram from
Berne, which says:
During the sitting of tho Rcichstap
on October % the delegates of non.
German nationalitics made strictly sep
arat'st declarations: Deputy Stychcl
first claimed the right of the Poles of
Prussia to independence, saying:
The formula. "All ground where a
German puts his foot" is German
ground must be put aside. Wilson is
humanity's bcnefactor, and is moved
by the strongest feeling Of justice.
German Poland has not been so ad-
mlnlstcred as to allow the Poles 20
live there in comfort Vexations, rules.
laws, governments. brutal words and
1unctionarles nave prevented the Poles
from becoming equal to other citizens.
| await in perfect confidence the peace
OF right, which will definitely etface all
past violences'
Deputy Hansen, a Dane, declared: ::
The imperial Chancellor said that he
wished an honorable peace of right and
concliation to be concluded. At such a
serious time it is necessary TO use ab-
solutely clear language. As Il repre-
sentative Of the Danish population. in
the name of right and justice, request
the execution OF the Prague treaty, and
| propose that the Northern .,chieswig
question be finally settled on the basis
of. the free disposal of peoples when
peace is made.
deputy Ricklin, an Alsatian, Great
ca the greatest sensation as he read
the following declaration in the name
Of the Alsace-Lorraine deputies:
The Chancellor did not alude at
all to what the German government
expects from the reforms he intends to
carry out in Alsace Lorraine. Berlin
and Strassburg, whatever they may do,
will not considerably alter the Alsace-
Lorraine way of thinking. German hav-
ing accepted the fourteen clauses Of
President Wilson's programme, the
Alsace-Lorraine question is now an
international one. The declaration
made by the imperial Chancellor seems
to confirm this opinion, as he said:
" The question Of right will not reach
only to the empires frontier: we must
admit, of course, that in the settling
of the Alsace Lorraine question the
right Of peoples to dispose Of them
selves Will have to be taken into con-
slderation.' We must not anticipate
now IN any way the decision that
Alsace-Lorraine will freely take. The
reforms OF the constitution now being
examined seem to anticipate this deci-
sion and are of a kind likely to confuse
public opinion. Tho Alsacc Lorraine
deputies consider that complete auton-
omy for their country, owing to the
course Of events, has become insuffi-
cient ,"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-26
Andrassy and
Apponyi Regarded
As Peace Workers

Count Julius Andrassy, who has been
appointed Austro- Hungarian Foreign
Minister. to succeed Count Bu1ian, and
Count Albert Apponyi, the new Hunga-
rian Premier, have long been associ-
ated in Hungarian politics as leaders
OF the opposition TO the Conservative
governments of Esterhazy and Tis2a.
With Count Michael karolyi they
fought the persistent rcfusals of the
reactionary government to grant suf-
trage and other reforms, and both men
are regarded as liberals.
Count And1assy was formerly Pre-
mier OF Hungary, and is one Of the
most prominent men of the Hungarian
party. With other liberals he partici-
pated in an agreement early in the var
not to antagonize the governments for
egn policy, but in August, 1916, he
broke away from that truce and has
since been an active force in the en-
pire's politics, being insistent in his
fight to increase the importance Of
Hungary in the Dual Monarchy.
He is regarded as a peace advocate.
and has given indications Of favorinr
a separate peace with the Entente on
conditions favorable to Austria Hun
gary, though perhaps not to the Cen
tral Powers as a whole. He was for
merly credited with being strong
friend of England.
Count Apponyi, who has been a
member of the Hungarian governme Mt
on several occasions, is regarded as
one Of the leading paciists Of his
country. Up to the entrance of the
United States in the war he continued
to hop" that this country would inter
rene IN the European struggle and
t'orce "eece. He visited America in
1911. He is seventy-two years old. and
New-York tribune., 1918-10-26
Military Policies
OF Kaiser Attacked
BY His Ne1u Leader.

German newspapers received here
show that sharp criticism of the Ger
man military policy was voiced in de-
bate during a sitting Of the Main
Committee Of the Reichstac late in
September. Deputy Adolph Groebcr,
OF the Centre party; Philip Schiede-
mann. the Socialist leader and now
Secretary of State without portfolio in
Prince MaXimilian's governments; Dep
uty Fischbeck, Of the Peoples Pro
gressive party, and DR.. Gustav Stresse-
man, Of the National Liberal party,
were the chief critics. The keynote
of their remarks was that the military
policy reduces the civil government
to the role Of puppet
According to the "Vorwaerts" of
September 26, the address Of Herr
Groeber was the greatest surprise of
the day. In the past he has been a
strong supporter of the miiitarist
forces. During the debate he turned
upon Chancellor Won Hertlng and also
General Won Stein, Prussan War Min
lister. accusing the latter Of having
forbidden meetings in favor of the
peace resolution passed by the Reichs-
tag in July. 1917,
New-York tribune., 1918-10-26
Britons Accept President S
Note as Basis for Peace
'Afmlst'ce Terms Probably Will Be Formulated and Sub
mtted tor German Consideration-Policy of the
American Executive Is Called Stern but Just

thusiast'cally Endorsed by British opin-
ION which followed the duel between
tho head Of the Republic and the fall
ing autocracy with intense and grow
ing. satisfaction. Union of firmness
and OF purpose with statesmanlikc re-
straint in the handling Of situations is
universally recognized. 1t is felt that
the messages from Washington have
crowned the military achievements OF
the Allies and have given the knockout
! 6iow OF democracy to the doctrines Of
despotism and divine right in the
affairs of men,"
Says Allies Will Dictate
L: j. Maxse, editor of "The Globe
SAID: Upon the Presidents meaning,
which is clear enough, no one here or
IN france IS likely to make any criti-
clsm. The Germans will not obtain any
cessation of hostilities and will not be
assisted i'll that retreat they are so
al xious to carry out unless they first
make such military surrender as to
put 1T out Of their power to renew war
II they cavil at conditions which the
Allies will not negotiate, but dictate -
"The Evening Standard" says the
President "has put the tricksters in
Berlin in an extremely awkard situa-
ton"
nc I All MAIL Ga2ette thInkS the
world will realize once more to-day
that the President carries an iron hand
under his velvet glove
Lord Lansdowne says "the Presi-
dents handling of the case has been
prudent, as we'll as strong"
Lord Robert Cecil, in the House, in
reply to question stated that Britain
and America are in agreement as to
policy.
II understand that in considering
the question Of German colonies and
Asia Minor, condominium Cor Joint
sovereignty) is being urged as a pos
sible solution"
Sincerity Wins Over Duplicity
Z. A. Perris. editor of "The Daily
Chronicle" said:
II most heartily welcome and support
the Presidents notes, which was read
IN this country with deep and universal
satisfaction. There were some doubts
earlier regarding the wisdom of con-
versation, but the Presidents hackers
always affirmed that his sincerity
would he more than match for Ber-
Inns duplicity."
+. p. Blumenfeld. editor of "The
"",The, last is the best of President
and think the Allied governments
will agree that in dealing with the
present German government they would
be dealing with disguised German
autocracy II the Germans show even
a Willingness to throw over the war
lords. then we will treat them fairly"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-26
By Arthur S. Draper
Especial Coble to The Tribune,


(Copyrlsht. 1918. New Yorl Tribune Inc.)
LONDON, Oct. 25.-With the tone
OF the text Of Wilson'S reply there is
scarcely word Of disagreement heard
here.
British government officials will re-
serve comment until the full 4ext of
! the correspondence is received. Those
representatives Of various political
parties and classes with whom ] have
talked expressed the opinion that the
Allies would accept Wilson's points and
principles as bases for peace and that
armlstice terms will soon be submitted
for German consideration.
Many with whom l talked doubted
whether Germany would be prepared
70 meet the Allies armistice demands
put they generally agreed that further
internal reform would come quickly.
Wilson Meeting Is Planned.
The note is the chief topic in lob
bies. Parliament clubs and all meeting
places. "A great Wilson meeting is
being organized in London.
Major David Davis, consistent Lib
eral Parliamentary supporter Of King
George. told me:
The country will accept Wilson's
terms as the basis for peace. The vast
majority Of the country approve Will
sons stern. just policy. The people
want a just peace.
They think there are two essential
conditions: First. Germany must dis
arm preceding general disarmament;
and second, until the house of Hohen-
zoliern is dissolved Britain will not
believe the assurances of the German
people. 1t does not necessarily follow
that we won't treat the Kaiser sternly,
but the President made it quite clear
that our treatment Of the German peo-
pie will be different. To all free peo-
pies the Hohenzollerns stand as the
embodiment Of mlitarism. Therefore,
we must cripple them or the German
people must overthrow them
All Factions Behind Wilson.
An Asquith supporter and pacifist
member of Parliament spoke almost
exactly the same sentiments No Al
lied utterance has given wider salts
faction
81. is the best Of Wilson'S docu-
ments," said Murray Macdonald, q
Liberal NJ. P.
In private capacity several promi-
rent soldiers praised the note highly
when I sought their comment.
A. G. Gardiner, editor Of "The Daily
News" said:
"The Presidents latest reply is en-.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-26
Croatiar7 Soldiers
Revolt, Seize Fiun1e

BASEL, Oct. 25.-It was announced
in the Lower Chamber OF the Hun
garian Parliament yesterday that the
Croatian soldiers of the 10th Regiment
at Fiume had rcvolted, seized the city
and destroyed the railroad there
Count Appony, Count Andrassy and
the opposition deputies thercupon de-
manded the resignation OF the min
istry, according to Budapest adyccs
received here.
DR.. WeAerle, the Premier, declared
that, in view Of the increasing diff
culties of the situation, he would pro-
pose to the King a coalition ministry.
Emperor Charles, according to 4
Budapest dispatch, has accepted the
resignation Of Baron Burian, the Aus.
tro- Hungarian Foreign Minister, and
also Of the hungarian Cabinet headed
by DR.. Wekerle. Count Andrassy ha,
been appointed to succeed Baron
Buran.
At conference OF the party lead
ers Of the Austrian Lower House, held
ISCcttlN. olIdHShy, one OF the CEech
chiefs, declared that in future all
negotiations between the Austrian
government and The Czecho- Sovak gov
eminent must be carried on with the
Paris organization. Declaring that he
was speaking on behalf of the Czech
Union, he said that the Czech Deputies
did not consider themselves qualified
to open pourparlers with the Austrian
government or with other nationalities
in the country. according to Vienna
advices received here.
JugoSlav Deputies made a similsr
declaration, it is said
The Vienna correspondent of the
Frankfort Gazette" was quoted
Wednesday by that newspaper as say
ing that Austria is not disposed to en-
ter into negotiations with the Czecho
SlovaA organization in Paris and would
only deal with those in Austria.
LONDON, Oct. 25.-Count Albert
Apponyi has been appointed Hungarian
Premier in succession TO Or. NeAerle