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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
GIVE OUT
TOYS IN LORRAINE

Metz. Friday. Dec 13-(By the
Associated PressJ Knights of Co
lumbus workers began today the
distribution OF more than $4,000
worth OF American toys TO the chill
Gren OF Lorraine. Christmas trees
have been placed along the roads
and parcels been nuug on them.
Each parcel bears card bearing
From the land Of Washington 10
the children of the land Of LaFay-
cite. and Foch. Merry Christmas"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
British See World
Revolt If Wilson
View Is Rejected

London, Dec 14.-This mornings
London newspapers express their
cordial greetings to President wiz
son upon his arrival in Europe.
The Times remarks that Ameri-
cans have every reason 20 be proud
Of the position which the president
holds on the worlds stage From
general encomiums. the newspaper
passes to an earnest plea for cor
dial and lasting friendship between
Great Britain and the United States.
The weekly reviews extend the
warmest welcome to President VIII
son and the most cordial wishes for
the success of his mission. They
discuss his policy and intention
With considerable anxiety, especially
as regards the freedom of the sea
and a league of nations.
The Spectator advocates as a SET
eff that the Monroe doctrine ought
10 be accepted as the public law OF
the world and dutifully performed
and confirmed with the sanction OF
all the parties TO the peace settle
meut.
The Nation, representing anti
governmental thought, described
President Wilson as the intellectual
sensation of the war. as Llovd
George is its popular diversion.
The newspaper continues; IF Eur
cpe reverts to Grmaments. annexa-
tions and conscription and concrete
treaties. America, in the person OF
her great president. will wash her
hands of European concerns and
shake the dust of Europe from her
feet forever. One thing is certain:
Il President Wilson's counsel is re-
jected. nothing can avert q uniyers-
al revolution"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14

and n generosity the memory of
which viii always be enshrined in
our hearts.
Praises Red Cross.
The liberality of your Red Cross,
the countless gifts of your fellow
citizens, the inspiring initiative of
American women, anticipated your
military and naval action and
showed the world 10 which side your
sympathies inclined. And on the
day when you flung yourselves into
the battle with what determination
your great people and yourself pre-
pared for united success.
Some months ago you cabled me
that the United States would send
over increasing forces until the. day
should be reached on which the al
He'd armies were able to submerge
the enemy under an overwhelming
flow of new divisions and in effect
stream Of youth and energy has
been poured out upon the shores of
France.
Land Pershing and Wen.
mo sooner had they landed than
your gallant battalions, fired by
their chief, General Pershing, fiuns
themselves into the combat with
such q manly contempt of danger
such u smiling disregard OF death,
that our long experience in this
terrible war often moved us TO
counsel prudence They brought
such enthusiasm and heroism with
them here in arriving similar 10 the
energy OF crusaders leaving for the
Eoly land
1T is their right today to look
with pride upon the work accom-
plished and to feel assured that
they have powerfully aided by their
courage and their faith.
SaH work of Huns.
Eager as they were to meet the
enemy, they did not know when
they arrived, the enormity of his
crimes That they might know how
the German armies make war il
has been necessary that they see
towns systematically burned down
mines flooded. factories reduced tC
ashes. orchards deva astated, cathed-
rails shelled and fred all that de.
liberated sayagery aimed to de
stroy national wealth, nature and
beauty, which the imagination
could not conceive al d distance
from the men and things that nave
endured il and today bear witness
10 H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
YANKS GUARDING
HUGE NUMBERS OF
BIG GERMAN GUNS

Coblenz. Thursday, Dec. ~ (By
Courier to Nancy ).-tBy the Asso-
Ciated Press Thousands or parts
OF big German guns are being
guarded by american troops here
awaiting their formal transfer 10
the army OF occupation by the Ger
mans. Coblenz has been one Of the
German army's principal assem-
bling points for heavy artillery
In addition. hundreds OF motor
trucks, vast quantities Of ammuni-
zion and other materials have been
assembled here. American soldiers
are also guarding l,400 army wag-
Ons which were TO be turned over
under the terms of the armistice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
SEES CHANGE IN
HOUSE OF LORDS
4. B0nar Law Says Second Cham
ber is Necessary to Amy DEM
Ocra.ic Country.

London. Dec I4-tVia Montreal.)
The reform OF the house OF lords
viii be one Of the tasks undertaken
by the coalition ministry if It is re
turned to power in the election TAX
ing place in the United Kingaom
today. A B0uar Law, chancellor Of
the exchaquar. declared in speech
at Glasgow Friday.
AI-. Law said the coalition gov
rrBment believed that a second
chamber with adequate strength
necessary in any democratic coun-
;ry. but il is not intended that it
should be a hereditary chambe er.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
WILSON WADE PARIS CITIIFy.
TIE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Sunday some
what colder tonight. with The low
est temperature slightly bc.3E
freezing
Temperature al = a. IN. 81 High
est yesterday, ~ Lowest laH
night. 81
Velocity OF wind al "a M. 6
miles per hour
Precipitation. 13 inch
Relative humidity AZ p. m. g2
az m. 96.
Stage OF water, &c; a fan OF ! iu
last p hours.
J. M. SHERIER. MeteoroloRist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
GREATEST OF
WELCOME is
GIVEN CHIEF
Reception to President EX
GELS Any Ever Wit
messed in France.

Paris, Dec. IA President Wilson
made his entrance into Paris al
1915 o'clock this morning.
The presidents arrival at the
capital was greeted with salTo
Of artillery.
The dense throngs gathered t0
Greet the American executive, hail
cd his coming with yolleys OF cheer
ing
President Wilson was greeted by
President and Madame POincairo,
Premier Clemenceau, Andre Tar
dieu French high commissioner to
the United States, and other high
of cials.
Huge crowds we're masscd around
the Bois de Bou,ogue station await
ing the presidents coming. As be
alighted from his train. "a roar OF
welcome went up that LEFT no doubt
Of the cordiality Of the welcome
given by Paris to its latest guest.
Drives 20 Residence.
The formalities OF the greeting
ever. the president entered a car
riage with President Poica-re.
Mrs. Wilson with Miss Margaret
Wilson, daughter OF the president
followed in another carriage. &C.
companied by Madame PoincaITe
The party drove Immediately 10 the
residence of Prince Murat I'm the
Rue de Monceau, where the prcsi-
dent Will reside while in the French
capital
Chcrrcd Along Way.
The route to the presidential res
idence was lined with French
troops in solid array along its en-
tire length. The welcome given by
the crowds as the president drove
| by was vociferous and hearty. Ihe
city was making a vast fe.e OF l.la
I presidents coming
/ The passage al -the presidential
train from Brest to Paris gave eVi-
( dence OF the interest the population
attached to the presidents visit. AT
every station along the railway
crowds OF men, women and clli
/ Greu waited through the night FOR
| the passing of the train, hoping ,o
catch q glimpse Of the American
executive Through the night along
/ The route their cheers could be
heard as the train slid by in the
/ darkness.
/ Greatest Welcome Ever Given.
1 The crowds that assembled ga
: Paris today to greet the president
we're out al an early hour and prer-
/ cdently larger than receptions ten
dcred other visiting heads OF ma
tons The weather Was favorable.
: Tor. although the morning was rath-
er gray, it gave promise of decided
! Improvement
The scene at the station was
( beautifully get The platform was
! carpeted IN red anG palms adorned
the broad stairway
The band OF the Republican
guards was playing The Star Span
gled Banner as the presidential
train. decorated with the stars and
stripes. arrived Immediately the
artillery gave vaico and a salvo of
100 guns announced the president
arrival
'sI0ng Live Wils0H!~
The people crowded th.ckly uUcn
The grassy slope Of Che old Paris
Qualifications. could be heard cry
ing in English. Welcome wilson
. Long live WilaoH!. Or I'm great cIo-
Iuses Ike a college yelling aHolt-
ing, Wilson. wilson, W.lagu''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
THESE CHAPS WAX
FAT ON CERMS At
INFLUENZA TEST

Boston. Dee. l4.-One hundred
volunteers in experiments under
taken by the navy department to
ascertain the cause and spread or
influenza with germs placed IN their
nC5trils and thro8ts and in their
food have showed no signs OF TAX
ing the disease and in fact the only
symptoms appear ID be increased
appetites and more vigorous health.
according 10 a report made by the
public health service hospital Of
icial5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
MANSION TAKEN BY
SEC. M'ADOO, REPORT

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 14-Sec-
retarv of the Treasury McAdoo has
taken a three months lease on the
Los Angeles mansion of the late
George ". Houcks. wire magnate
according to an announcement made
TO-DAY by a real estate dealer. The
announ cement stated that Mr., Nc-
Adoo's lease starts on Jan. J. Til
home is considered one Of the show
places Of Los Angeles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
BULGARS' CRUELTY
CONTINUES, CLAIM

SaIonika. Friday. Dec. 13.-Trav-
elers arriving here from Bulgaria.
particularly Thrace. declare that in
spite of the fact that the war IS
nominally over. the Bulgarians con-
tinue to oppTess and maltreat the
Greeks residing in that country.
The village of Agathopulos. situat-
ed on the Black sea, and inhabited
solely by Greeks, has been set on
FIRE by Bulgarian troops, it Is re
ported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
DES MONIES LINES
HELD BY RECEIVER

Des Moines, Iowa, Dec IA
Upon application of the company
which declared that it had no means
to meet pressing liabilities, the Des
Moines City Railway company was
placed in the hands of receivers to-
day
Emil Schmidt. president OF the
company. and Homer A Miller. 10
cal banker, were named receivers
by Federal Judge Wade. Failure Of
the city council to permit the com
pany to charge 7 cents fare was
said TO be one Of the reasons for
the receiVership.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
1900 QUIT
ARMY CAMPS
OAILYjMARCII
Soon to Be 30,OOO-824,
900 Men Already Nam
ed for Discharge.

Washington. Dec. Ii Demohiliz-
.t59r in the United States is now
rroceesinE at the rate of 5000 men
released from the army every day,
General March announced today,
IL still IS - iclpated that a rate Of
$4,000 q day viii be reached when
fuIf momentum is attained.
The war department has now
designated q total Of S24 coo men in
tie United States. for discharge.
2n Increase OF nearly two hundred
thousand during the last week.
General March made il clear, how
ever. that designation Of troops does
rot mean immediate discharge but
severance from the service as their
turn Is reached in demObiliZation-
among the new branches of the
army 20 be included in demOhiIiZa-
ion orders are 1900 Porto Ricau
troops ordered discharged. OF the
total Of $4,000 men designated,
$4,000 are i'm depot and develop
ment bat aIiOns and similar limited
units. II addition. Is coo men on
industrial furloughs have been or
1e-ed released.
More Slated for Return.
Washington. Dee i4.-The desig-
Lasion OF 1-2 additional officers and
44S4 men by General Pershing for
Early return home was announced
.o5ay by the war department The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
PROPOSES NATIONAL GALLERY.

Washington, Dec 14.--Christouer
Hannvig. photogra of New
York. has donated 500 600 TO lay
tha foundation for a national por-
trait gallery in the United states,
similar no that in London. the first
portrait to be painted being that of
President Wilson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
TEN TO one FOR HTNS.

WasnlngtOn. Dec. l4-When hos
tiiities ceased the American army
was prepared TO hurl 10 tons of
mustard gas into the Germans for
every ton the Germans could de-
liver, Major General ". L. Sibert
declared
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
EXPORTS UNLIMITED.

Washington, Dec. l4-Almost un-
limited export OF commodities TO
the United Kingdom, France, Italy
and Japan and their colonies was
announced by the war trade board,
effective Dec fG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
WIFE MAnE coon.

London. r. The Missouri mule
more than made good In the Brit
ish army during TIE war. Large
numbers Of them were used for
moving the field artillery. The
mule shared In the big British ad-
EaHccs on the western front this
fall and proved his grit and worth
for many days by keeping the guns
right up with the rapidly advancing
artillery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
yAYK All RIeHT. SAyS FOF.

With the Am arican Army OF Oc-
cupation. Dec - The American
troops are good fellows" and are
wall-behaved, according to tho
Mavenz Vols Xeitung. where the
Third American army headquarters
"a temporarily established
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
Will car PROPERTY RACK.

Washington. Dec a Attorney
General Gregorv ordered the return
70 Mrs. Lilly Busch. all property
taken over under the alien prop
7rtv act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
NAMES WIRE BOARD.

Washington. Dec. Postmaster
General Burlesoa appointed a board
for the operation o. the telegraph
and telephone services under gov
ernmeut con rol. making T. y.
bethel. chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
CHILE READS WILSON NOTE.

Santiago, Chile. Dec. -PTesi-
dent wilson's note TO the Chilean
government expressing desire TO
amirablv arrange the differences
between Peru and Chile. was read
in the chamber of deDuties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
Extend Time:
or TRUCE TO
JANUARY II?
Period Of Armistice Is
Lengthened for Ger
mans, Report Says.
Conenhagen. FrIday. Dec. II.

Copenhagen, Friday. Dee. IL.
The German armistice has been
extended until > O'Clock on the
morning OF Jan. IT, and the allies
have notified Germany that they re-
serve the right 10 occupy the leu
tral zone east of the Rhine from
the Cologne bridgehead to the Dutch
frontier, according TO a dispatch
from TIeves.
Allied and German representa-
tiye5 were reported to have gone
into session at Treves several days
ago to consider lcngthening the
time of the armistice, following the
contention of the Germans that the
terms of the armistice regarding
the delivery OF rolling stock, air
planes, etc, could not be carried out
III the stipulated time 1t would
now appear probable from the
foregoing dispatch that the allied
representative have agreed 10
granting Germany an additional
period by extension of the armistIce
so that its terms may be properly
car. led out.
Amsterdam, Dec. kOnstan-
tine Fehernback. president of the
reichstac has cOnvOked a meeting
Of that assembly. reseTving further
Indication of time and place OF
meeting. according to a report from
Berlin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
Yanks Cross Rhine.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Formal
announcement OF the crossing Of
the Rhine by the American army in
Germany. reached the war depart
ment today in General Pershing's
report Tor Friday. II follows:
THE third American army
crossed the Rhine today and occu-
pied the Coblenz bridgehead-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14
DEEDS OF WILSON
AND YANKS TOLD
N PARIS PAPEEs

Paris. Dec. a The front PAGES
OF the rev papers this morning
are devoted 10 details OF tHa r.-
ception 10 De accorded President
Wilson by Paris t0Iag Pictures OF
MI and Mrs Wilson are printed 5y
all the newspapers Long editrr-
ais Tecount'ag c1ara -turistea nr
the president outlining hIs pole
cies and describing bus wura dar-
ing the war Gll the Journals
In addition. considerable uttHu-
tion is paid to the part .hat tho
Americans have played iu the war
the battles Of Chateau Thtarrg. ST.
Mih'el and the Argonne being al-
scribeI
WILSON NADE PARIS CITL
Paris, Dec a. Tie municipal
council OF Paris decided t0. c1ufe-
upon President Wilson the t'tle af
"a Citizen of puria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-14

ASS o ciated Press
Leased Wire Report
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07

Three Shelter Cabins down the
coast have been fixed up this fall by
Louis Erickson and Pete Curran un-
der the direction of Road Commits
sioner Wilson. The first one is locat-
ed at the old native village of Chiukak
at he foot of the first portage to Col
OWN IL u miles east of Bluff. A COM
Portable log cabin has ben fixed up
and stove, hunks, table and cooking
utensils put in There is also plenty
of room for dogs. At Walla Walla
IS miles east of Golovin, the cabin
secured last year has been chinked
and fixed up and the cabin now con-
tains stove, hunks, table. seats and
cooking utensils A good dog barn
was also built The shelter Cabin
at Moses, II miles east of ELM Mis-
sion and So miles east of Golovin,
ha been thoroughly overhauled and
chinked and contains stove, table and
bunke At each of these places there
is a good supply of fire wood piled
up, and mushers should aim to re-
place as much as they use
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07
MANN GIVES ADVICE

WASHINGTON, Dec 3-Represen-
tative Mann of Illinois Republican
floor leader in Congress announced
today, that there will be no concerted
action of the Republican party to
question the constitutionality of
President wilson's trip to Europe to
participate in the peace negotiations
and that he personally was not in
sympathy with the resolution intro
duced IL congress to declare tne OF
fee of President vacant should Presi-
dent Wilson insist on making his
contemplated trip to Europe. He
earnestly warned the members of
congress to desist in their endeavors
to embarass the president while on
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07
SUGAR WITHOUT LIMIT

We have received telegraphic in
struction that it is no longer neces-
sary to limit the use of sugar in
households and public eating places.
Special permits for purchasing sug-
ar is no longer required. However
boarding and pofiteering will not be
tolerated."
Thus we see that the regulations
are gradually being made easier. Our
principal task for the next few
months, is the saving of wheat flour,
by the use of substitutes. lin the pro-
portion of four parts of flour to one
of substitute This is not difficult
task. The writer is voluntarily us
ing more than fifty per cent substi-
tutes.
This Office, has received from the
Food Administrator a considerable
number of receipts for the use of sub
stitutes. Call and get them. They
will make the task much easier.
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07

Some doubts have been expressed
by few individuals who are engag-
ed in relief work about when and thru
whom they are going to receive their
pay for the work which they have so
far performed.
1t seems that some business men
have refused to give credit to some
relief workers when asked to do so,
consequently these men wanted to
know where they stand.
We have heard that competent au-
thorities have made the statement
that as soon as Governor Riggs can be
communicated with arrangements
will be made to have pay vouchers
for relief work handled thru the local
banking houses, and credit system
established with local businessmen.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07

l.. A. Ashton a member of the Nome
Coast Guard left for Cape Prince of
Wales yesterday in company with
Peter Brandt. Mr. Ashton who has
been doing very valuable work nurs-
ing the natives who were stricken with
the influenza at the Sons of the North
Hall ever since the place was turned
into a hospital will be in full charge
of the relief work both at Teller and
the Cape. should the epidemic have
reached the latter place. Everyone
knowing Mr. Ashton's record in Nome
as nurse are confident that every
thing humanely possible will be done
to alleviate distress and suffering. A
large store of medical supplies and
other necessaries were taken along to
assist Ashton and Brandt in their
mission of mercy.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07

The Bureau of Education has en-
gagged Mrs Evans the highly COM
petent nurse in the Candle Hospital
to undertake a trip to Shishmaref In
let. Not being able to communicate
with Shishmaref and uncertain about
the health of the natives there, Mrs
Evans has been prevailed upon to un-
dertake the trip and investigate
Should the Influenza have broken out
Mrs Evans, carrying medical supplies,
will be able to give relief and asiss-
lance.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07
SWEDEs TO STRIKE

LONDON, Dec. 4-That the SoeS
ialsts of Sweden are planning gen.
eral strike has been learned here. Dis
satisfaction with present conditions,
coupled with unemployment and the
high cost of living are considered the
main factors of this proposed action.
The Swedish Workingclass having be-
come restless are demanding change
Considerable trouble is expected, that
may lead to a clash with the Swedish
government.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07
WARNING

The citizens are requested to COM
ply strictly with the City Health Or
dinance, such compliance being alb
solutely necessary to stamp out the
epidemic whoch as taken so many
lives in this locality. At meeting
of the Citizens Health Committee
steps were taken to inspect all resi-
dences and business houses to see to
the strict enforcement of the Health
ordinance.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07

All the mail carriers of this divi-
sion are having a lay-off. Orders have
been issued by DR. Neuman the Ter
ritorial Health Officer for all incom-
ing mail to be held at Unalakleet.
No mail either for the States or local
points VIII be dispatched until such
time as DIR Neuman will be able to
give this division clean bill of
health.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07

Messages received here state that
the citizens of Candle have establish
d an effective quarantine. No cases
of Influenza have been reported there
No mail being received nor allowed
to leave and travelling forbidden by
order of the local Health Committee.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07
MAKE YOUR WANTS KNOWN
Through The

ALASKA PUBLICITY BUREAU
Juneau, Alaska.
If you want to either hire or be
hired, let us hear from you.
Employers will please state ma
ture of positions to be filled and
wages paid.
those desiring positions will
state qualifications and nature OF
work wanted.
E. J. WHITE
Chief of Bureau
By order of the Governor.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07

WANTED-A sick
sister would like to learn of the
whereabouts of William T. Quits
chick, last heard from four years ago.
Said to be member Of an Alaska
I. o. o. F lodge. Any information
will be gladly received by Mrs Frank
Ward. SO Sherman Ave, Venice, Cal.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07

Twelve deaths have occurred at
Chinik up to date due to Influenza.
Molly Dexter who was we'll known
among the pioneers of Seward PENN
sula, is the latest victim of the cpl
demic. Thirty out of "a population
of less than fourty have been attacked
witch sets the record as far as known
for any settlement in this district.
Weekly Nome industrial worker. (Nome, Alaska) 1918-1919, 1918-12-07

Shares in the Strand-Hed Mining
Co may be obtained from w. J..
Rowe. This company is now issuing
five thousand shares at one dollar
each and entire sum thus raised to
be used in development work, actual
operations already having been open.
ell up on rcw and promising Iodes.
Adv.