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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
STRASSBURG OUT
IN GLORY TO SEE
FRENCH ENTER IT

Strassburg, Nov. 24.-General
Gouraud entered this city today at
the head OF the Fourth French army
amid tremendous enthusiasm New
CT did an army have such a tri-
umphal greeting.
"Such a spectacle repays an our
sufferings." said General Gourauds
who issued a proclamation to the
city, beginning with the words OF
the "Marseillaise, '"The day Of glory
has come"
The ceremonial entry at which
Marsh Foch will take possession of
the city in the name Of France and
the allies is fixed for 1870 o'clock
Monday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
AUSTRIAN PEOPLE
WITHOUT WORK AS
WAR SHOPS CLOSE

Vienna, Wednesday, Nov. 90
CBy the Associated Press) Diff
culties attending the process of re-
turning to a peace footing after a
great war are illustrated here. Mu-
nitions factories have been4-shut
down. throwing out Of work hun
dreds OF thousands of men and
women. who have little prospects
of obtaining employment because of
the lack of coal. Cold weather has
already begun and snow has fallen
in Vienna
While the streets of the city are
bright and the theatres and operas
are open, weIl-dressed people are
walking or using street cars, as
cabmen demand from two to three
dollars Y ride. This is all on the
surface. There is untold misery in
the poorer quarters, with a con-
stant cry for bread, of which there
is provided half a loaf a week for
each person. Prices here probably
are the highest to be found in Eur
ope. The price of a shirtwaist is
500, stockings cost $5 and suit of
clothes $3.50. The profiteers are
also hit, as the industry of weaving
paper into material for the manu-
facture of mems and women's cloth
ing having collapsed. This mate
rial. which was once sold for Sc a
yard, is now being dumped on the
market at any price. Vienna is
making desperate efforts to get food
and coal.
1t is also understood propositions
have been made by American pack
ing companies, but cable communi-
cations are very slow and uncer-
tain. There is need for the bust
ness circles to open up their for
mer vocations, but this at present
is impossible.
1t is proposed to ask President
Wilson for help in carrying out the
work of adjusting the country to its
new life. The correspondent over
heard a dispute between an Aus
trian railroad conductor and some
Italians. The latter asked:
who was it who licked Austria -
The conductor replied: Wilson
did it and he will now help us
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
PERSHING STOPS
MUNITIONS FLOW
AS TRUCE COMES

Paris, Nov 2O.-(WednesdayD-
Immediately after signing of the
orders greatly reducing the inflow
of munitions and supplies contract
ed for in Europe. General PERISH
ing obtained more than 10000, 900
tons of his supplies on this side of
the Atlantic. This diverted to
other uses the services of 300 ships
of 5000 tons each for 16 months.
An immense business organization
was required to handle the supplies
and il is no light task to suddenly
check the traffic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
SWEEP SEAS
OF MINES TO
ENEMY BASE.
British to Dismantle Rest
of German Navy-Take
% More Subs.

London, Nov. 25.-A flOtiIla
OF mine sWeepers left the Firth
OF Forth this morning to clear
a passage to Kiel for the Brit
ish squadron, which, it is un-
derstOOd, will dlSarIn and dis
mantle the remaining German
navy.
"WiIheImshnfhaVen also viii
be visited by the squadron,
which. It is reported, viii
comprise one battleship and a
lOtilla Of destrOyers.
Harwich, England, Nov. 25.-(By
the Associated Press) In the pres
ence of Sir Eric Geddes. first lord
OF the admiralty, 28 more German
U-boats surrendered yesterday.
This was the most imposing U-boat
dotiTa to haul down the German
flag thus far. It included several
very largo submarines and four OF
The cruiser type one being $50 feet
In length.
(Thfs makes a total of 81 U-boats
Deutschland Included
The noted cruiser submarine
U-153 was among the
number. She carried two Ameri-
can officers who had been rescued
from the American army cargo ship
Ticonderoga, torpedoed on Sept 80
last.
The officers were taken to Kiel by
The Deutschland, which was return
ing from a three months cruise in
waters, and were landed
at Harwich.
Another surrendered boat was
the U-139, which had just returned
TO a German port after 81 days
cruise, commanded by Lieutenant
Arnauld de La Per
riere. who IN. 1916 was awarded the
Order Pour le Merite for sinking
1875 vessels. The U-139, however,
was brought in by first lieuten-
ant, who explained that Perriere
was too sad to undertake the duty.
Torpedo Boats Interned-
Amsterdam, via London, Nov. 25.
Eleven German torpedo boats and
mine layers that were left in the
Antwerp harbor have been interned
in Dutch port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
HOLLAND EXCUSE
FOR GERMAN ACT
IS QUESTIONED

Paris. Nov. 25.-T'he explanation
OF the Dutch legation that German
soldiers were allowed to pass
through the Dutch province of Ling
borg in the interests Of the Bel
gian population, and by agreement
with allied representatives" is ques-
toned by the seml-oficial Havas
agency.
The latter states that the allied
representative did not know Of the
violation of Dutch neutrality until
after It had taken place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
NATION LEAGUE In VIRW.

New York. Nov. 25.-The league
TO enforce peace, and the formation
Of a league Of free nations pos
sessing judicial, administrative, and
executive powers. and functions
which would be so administered TO
guarantee a permanent peace, is in
view
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
ITALIANS WELCOMED.

Rome, Nov. 25.-At Innsbrucken,
part of the Austrian Tyrol. Italian
troops Of occupation were wei
coined warmly last Friday by the
Italian population while the Ger
man element remained calm and
respectful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
MOTOR INDusTRY FLOTRISHEs

gates to the meeting of the Nation
al Association of Automobile Show
Managers, opened here today, said
that the motor industry was in a
fiourishing condition. and that un-
precedent prosperity may be
counted on for the next few years
at least
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25

that the former emperor's whole
heart and mind has been centered
on the work of securing the welfare
of the people. The only pleasure
he has taken during the war has
been to hunt He worked IS hours
a day for long periods.
Perturbed much over the stories
current in the allied countries con-
cerning his drinking, as he is said
to only take one drink a day, and
the stories of his drunkenness are
claimed to be rather strained in
truth.
Asks of Wilson.
When the correspondent left
after a hour hours conversation,
Charles inquired if President Will
son was well. He expressed no sur
prise when told that the presidents
hair has grown whittier since the
United States entered the war,
seeming himself to feel the under
mining strain of the great conflict.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
BOSNIA EAGER FOR
UNION WITH SERB

Basel. Monday. Nov. 25.-The
Bosnian national government has
addressed a message to the crown
prince of Serbia, asking for an Inn
mediate reunion OF Bosnia and Her
zegoynia with the Serbian king
dom under the sovereignty of the
Karageorgevitch dynasty. OF which
the crown prince is the ruling
head
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
PASTOR GOES no PRISOF.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-D David Gerges,
pastor Of the Dunkard church IN
Whiteside county, Illinois, who was
recently sentenced TO 10 years i'm
prisonment for advising his conEre-
cation against purchasing Liberty
bonds. was taken 20 the federal
prison at Leavenworth. Kan. today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
FRENCH LOAN Is RECORD.

Paris. Nov, 2b.-tHavasl .-Sub-
scriptlons TO tho French Liberation
loan. the Journal says. now largely
exceed subscriptions 10 any pre-
vious war loana, The submarine IN
the Seine daily takes in EubScrlp-
tions OF more than one million
frnnra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Tues
day, not much change in tempera-
ture with the lowest tonight about
20 degrees
Temperature at a m, %. High
est yesterday, 81. Lowest last
night. %
Velocity of wind at u m. six
miles per hour.
Precipitation. none,
Relative humidity at p. m, III;
at Z n. m, 80,
Stage OF water. 54; no change In
last As hours.
J. NJ. SaERIER. Meteoroingist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
HIN ARTICLES POUR IN.

New YORK. Nov 25.-Since the
armistice silver and bronze statues
Of Bismark, daschunds and other
articles OF German complexion
have poured into the market where
war workers exchange war savings
for old metals The market will
remain so long as the "savies" are
on sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
ENTENTE HELP IN
AFTER WAR WORK
SOUGHT BY TURKS

London. Nov. 25.-A Constantine
pie correspondent teleEraphs that
Ahmed Ria Bey, president OF the
Turkish senate. is going 10 Paris
and London to seek allied guidance
N the reconstruction and regeuera-
OF his country. The correspondent
adds that Ahmed is one of the few
Turkish officials whose record
might inspire allied confidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
areement Reached Seen
asOverthrow Of Ebert
Haase Faction.

c,,enhagen. Nov 25.-An agree
ant has been reached between the
..nar soldiers and workmen' s
.,rrcu and the government, it is
.4.fsIlv announced in Berlin
The agreement provides:
-rl-AI political power is to
!. n the hands of the German So
ssist republic, and the soldiers
I'd workmen's council
-r2)-Their aim is TO defend and
ss7elop what has been accom-
,gsbed BY the revolution, and TO
r-7press aIl counter-revoluuonary
szivity.
af3-Pending the election of
representatives Of the soldiers and
vorkmen's council 10 an executive
councn Of the German republic, the
executive council in Berlin is to
exercise its functions
Hll)-The appointment and dis
nissal of all members of the var
ious legislative bodies of the re-
51blic and until the final consti-
aton is established, Of Prussia,
Ea 70 be the acts Of the central
srsuriTe council which also has
tie right OF control
"(5)-BefOre the cabinet ap-
uinrs assistant ministers the eX-
t.utive council must be consulted.
"t6)-A convention of deputies
i,aE1 from the soldiers and work
.zsl's council is to be summoned
IS soon ss possible"
Adopt Russ System
London, Nov. 25.-This mornings
London newspapers display prom
nsrtly the German adyices re
gsrding the agreement between the
soldiers and workmen's council
nd the government. which is re
Ezrded as a development of the
rsatest Importance and as tanta-
nount to the overthrow Of the
Ebert -Haase combination and the
Mcption at least theoretically OF
Zoe existing Russian system
Il Is admitted that the German
.uuncils have not yet developed the
.1ravagancies which led TO the
IMMIGRATION and anarchy in Rus
"a, tie councils not being dom
mated by the Bolshevik element
Nevertheless the Daily Telegraph
7narks that IT is rather significant
Aat Germany should have adopted
ETen as e stOp-gap. a measure
mich was one Of Leuine's organs
nd most characteristic business to
sgslsttve doctrine
Regarded As @Big Bluff"
Lls Daily Mail, while pointing
II the analogy to the develop
nsns IN Russia, suggests that the
asT step is a part Of big bluff"
Eled at persuading the allies. that
ns old Germany is defunct-
The Daily Express also thinks
Be menace Of eItrenism is pos
lf1ly exaggerated for the purpose
( tmpressing the allies Of the diff
|zltes Of their position.
London, Nov. 25.-Trafic and
Asgrsphic connection between
amany and Switzerland are re-
'osted interrupted. Berlin and 9th
2 German cities are said TO be the
kenes Of serious trouble.
There are runOrs that 4 terrorist
's'olt IS sweeping Germany, but no
meet confirmation to this effect is
: hand late this afternoon.
Guns Turned on Reds
a Copenhagen dispatch says the
Hillary commander of Berlin or
-@ed machine guns to be turned on
a9os supporting the SpaTtacus, OF
l1cal, group. led by Liebknecht
ID Eaase
Another dispatch says an indie
'=ocent republic of North Germany
= been proclaimed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
OPENS SPECIAL MEET.

Tallahoosa. Fla. Nov. 25.-The
Legislature met here In special ses-
sion to enact "A law 10 prevent ship
ment Of liquor into the state effec-
tive Jan. l. when the state prohi-
bitipn act becomes effective.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
T.. 6. SHIPS RETURNING.

Paris. Nov. 25.-The American
naval stations in European waters
are being reduced since the arIni-
stice has been signed. and it is in
tended to order home all small
craft, destrOyers and submarines
used for patrol and escort duties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
GRID STAR DIS IN RATTLE.

Pittsburgh. Nov. Lieutenant
Joseph Duffy. former Princeton
football star and "all-American'
guard in 1912. was killed IN action
IN France Oct 10. according %
word Just received here by rela-
tlves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
YANKS WE'LL TREATED.

American Army of Occupation,
Nov. 25.-American signal corps
units and ambulance workers have
crossed the German frontier at sew
eral places and were shown every
consideration
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
MOFFETT ON ACTIVE DUTY.

washington, Nov. 25.-Captain
W. A. Moffett, commandant at the
naval training station at Great
Lakes, Ill, has been assigned to sea
duty as commander of the super
dreadnaught Mississippi Captain
Archibald II. Scales, will succeed
him at Great Lakes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
RENT PROFITEERs RAPED.

Boston, Nov. 25.-Profteeriug in
house rents in cities congested by
munition workers came IN for a
scoring at the seventh annual con-
ference of the National Housing
association here today The anti
cipated boom in building. now that
the war IS over. was discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
STORE NOW BASE HOSPITAL.

New York, Nov. 25.-The i'm
mense down town structure which
was once the Greenhut department
stores opened today as base hospi-
tai No 43. It viii accommodate
1000 patients.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
:. PLAY RADIO CONTROL

,--S.alngton, Nov. 25.-Permanent
-, - OF ali radio communication,
h 1en t the acquisition and opera
49, ne navy department Of ali
Wireless stations in this
- J! used for commercial pur-
.,,,o -, Is planned by the admins
- 81 under a bill nov before con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
MINES IN BAD SHAPE.

Washington, Nov. 25.-An official
telegram today, says it will take
from eight months to. three years
to restore the coal production of
the Lens (France) fields.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
No TTRKFY SHORTAGE.

Washington, Nov. 25.-There Will
be no shortage OF turkeys Thanks
giving the food administration ad-
vised. and urged housewives TO pre-
pare a solid menu in keeping with
the food conservation for war re-
lief
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25

Vienna, Nov 25-It is the belief
here that nearly 1000. 900 Austro-
Hungarian soldiers are still in
Italy and territory recently taken
over by the Italians. Their absence
from industry IS severely felt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
Fnnn At COST

Santiago. Nov. 25.-Saie OF food
at cost by the government Is pro
posed In bill to be submitted TO
congress as a result OF recent food
riotA In several ChIlRan cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
yULJSTAS WRECK TRAIN.

El Paso, Nov % Followers OF
Villa are reported to have wrecked
a freight train At the village OF
Ohumada yesterday morning and
to have set fire 20 the town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
LATE BULLETINS

Washington, Nov. 25-The
supreme court of the United
States will hear the appeal OF
Eugene V. DebS, Social leader,
convicted of violating the es-
piOnage act on Jan. 6. next, it
was announced today.
Paris. Nov. 25-Havas).-
Allied warships have entered
the Black sea and visited va
riOus ports from Varna around
the southern coast 10 NOYOrO-
sZyesk. The BOspOrus has been
cleared of mines.
Washington, Nov. 25.-An or
der amending postal regula-
hOns so that telephone and tel
e9raph companies may have ac-
cess to pOstoff1ce records In an
effort to locate persons to
whom messages are sent with
ont adequate addresses, was is
sued today by Postmaster Gen.
eraI BurlesOn.
Washington, Nov. 25.-The
supreme court recessed today
for Thanksgiving until Dec. 0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
NONsTNKABLE LAST STRIP SUM.

Washington, Nov 25.-Tho last
American vessel to be reported tor
pedoed by submarine Was the Luz
ella. equipped with the buoyuacy
boxes designed To make her unslnk-
s.hlA-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
NEW YORK RAISES ST., ,OOO. 900.

New York. Nov. z5.-By tonight
when the war work fund campaign
in this city closes. New York ex-
pected to attain its quota Of $685.
900. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
GEN. CROZIER QUITS.

Boston, Nov 25.-Major General
CroHer, commander of the depart
ment Of the northeast and former
chief of ordnance, resigned from
the army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
ROADS PAY GUARANTEED.

Washington, Nov. 25.-The rail-
road administration contract with
the Santa-Fe system, completed to-
day. guarantees the road $42,Ss5.-
80 annual compensation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25

Former United States Senator
Charles Dick of Akron and IA other
prominent Republicans of Akron
and Summit county are sponsor for
the movement
Mr.. Dicks name heads the list of
the IS men who signed the articles
of incorporation, which were pre-
sented to the secretary of state to-
day.
The league win be formally or
ganized tonight in Akron. 1t is said
that Mr. Dick probably will be made
president.
To Crystalline Sentiment
AS set forth in the articles OF in
corporation, the intention of the
league is to crystalline the already
existing sentiment for General John
]. Pershing as president of the
United States in 1920 and to work
for nomination and election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
TTrRKS ATTACK ARMRNIANS.

Constantinople, Nov. 25.-Attacks
on Armenians have been resumed
in ErZbeid Jan by Turkish troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
IS
DOOMED FOR
PRESIDENCY
Campaign Is Launched to
Make Army Chief Pres
ident in 1920.

Columbus, O, Nov. 25.-A
campaign for the election of
General John j. Pershing, chief
in command OF the American
expeditiOnary forces in France,
to the presidency in 1920, WAS
formally launched in Ohio today
by an application to the secre-
tary of state for the incOrpora-
ton of "The PershfRg RepIb-
lican league.o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
SPEEDY HELP
BY US. PLEA
OF Ex-RULER
Former Austro King Tells
Associated Press Flu
ture Depends on Aid.

Zurich, Monday, Nov. 25.-The
counter revolutionary move
ment in Austria is progressing
to such an extent tnat the ma
tional council has placarded the
streets, warning the public
against it 1t is said that the
mOnarcmStS are resOring to all
kinds OF methods to excite dis
trust of the council, and trying
to frighten the people by the
probability of allied Oecupa-
tiOn, according to a Vienna dis
patch to the Frankfort Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25

Associated Press
Leased Wire Report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25

Nj C m b err of Audit
Bureau of CirculatiOns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

Extra size Nainsook Pet
ticoats, with tucked rufiies.
some with narrow Tx
edging OF embroidery. scN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
Reduce Your Coal Bill $50

The Ash Sitter illustrated is made OF galvanized II
and has heavy galvanized wire cylinder. VIII
any BARREL is easily operated and will sift coal Gle
without raising dust. special value d, q s
Heavy Galvanized Coal Hold at. 65c
Large Galvanized Ash Can at. .S2.75
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
Our Finest Suits, $50
The Above Include All the Most Expensive Models
All Other Suits, $l3%:ee

Winter Suit prices
models also several spring styles fall
Words
Justice for every kind of Material good Color All Sizes
placed disposal will
one being reserved. You will surely early.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

Extra size Nainsook Pet
ticoats, in various styles. Of
fer wonderful vari- ca On
ETY. at SITS to 04sUU
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

Extra size Nainsook Pet
tfcoats, with beautiful rufrles
of embroidery; very CT OE
special Monday -. OlsAc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

Gowns In the slip-ovcr
style, handsomely trimmed.
range froxn S1.5J CO S0
to very finest at. OCsCO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
No Refunds

Just stop and consider that all Suits
in stock are now grouped at two
prices! Bear in mind that the very
cream Of all lines is included, and
that no garments will be reserved,
laid aside or withheld from the sale.
No long descriptions are necessary
the reduced prices and attendant
savings speak more f1uently than
words. Note all that follows:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-02

many thousands of dollars 6 year. Up to the time the wire companies passed to the control of the Post Cf- flee Deparment, the telegraph com panies had their separate officers. While these officials remain on duty under the Postmaster Generals order issued Wednesday night, there will be a consolidation as soon as the organi- zation of the department is perfected.
 The Postmaster General and those associated with him in the operation of the telegraph and telephone lines are at work upon a plan which, it is believed, will result in, noting eff f1ciency. It is felt by them that the actual operation of the two wire sys- ems should be placed in charge of experienced telegraph and telephone men, those who are and have been in sympathy with government control of these utilities
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-02

You don't need to use force," he continued. Tt does not require any strength
 The sergeant and the next man came up. The lieutenant took one lcok at my successors glasses.
 You can't see with those" And then, turning to me: Let this man have your goggles"
 As I walked toward the bench ; had to restrain myself, because I wanted to run and jump and shout. It is rare sort of wine-the upper air-that intoxicates without leaving head" in the morning. I de- l'termined to repress my exhiIaratio ! and when the boys on the bench ask ed me, as I knew they would I told them that, considering it by and | 1arge, I rather liked flying. 2 There were many questioners, bu
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-02
ToDAY's ANNIVERSARY.

The first library in America was opened at Harvard College 280 years ago today, Aug. 2, 1898. For over 50 years the Harvard collection of books was the only one of importance on the continent, but in 17OO public library was founded in New York. In the fol- lowing year the Yale library was founded, and in 1731 Benjamin Franklin started subscription library in Philadelphia, the first of its kind in America. The.Library of the United States, now called the Library of Con- gress, was established in 1900. The first public library recorded in history was founded in Athens in the year $40 B. c.