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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
ACTION MAKES OBSOLETE
TEXT PUBLISHED IN U.S.;
WILL SOON Be MADE PUBLIC
Virtually New Document
Will Be Given Foe
Principle Unchanged.

Paris, June 13. - The peaoe
treaty with Germany VIII be
entirely rewritten and re-
printed. for the Incorporation
textuaIIy of the explanations
and Qualifications contained in
the allied reply TO the German
counter.prOpOsals.
While unchanged In princi-
pie, virtually a new document
will be presented to the Ger
mans.
It is understood that the new
treaty will be made public on the
day of its delivery or the day after
The council of four, il develops.
decided that simply to attach the
reply to the original document was
impracticable, as important clauses
would be left obscure and imper-
feet.
Hence. the decision to rewrite
the document.
NuIlifies Text In Z. s.
It was commented in peace con-
ference circles today that this &C
ton renders obsolete TIE text pub
lished in the United States.
The council OF four today devot-
ed both Of its sessions to the re-
vision of the text Of the treaty.
When the forenoon session end
ed the council had sent to the re-
vision commission Is reports.
Among those remaining to be pass
ed are several dealing with impor-
tant subjects
These subjects include the Saars
valley, Alsace-Lorraine and the
league of nations.
The revision commission, which
is in constant session, is headed
by Andre Tardieu OF the French
mission.
y Reply 20 Be Made Public
The reply OF the allied powers
to the German contemporaries
to the peace terms is likely to be
made public Monday, according to
present plans. II is expected that
the text of the German counter
proposals, which has never been
given out, also will be made pub
lie shortly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
DEATH OF MOTHER
MAKES DAUGHTER
RICHEST WOMAN"

New York, June 13.-The title Of
richest negro woman in the Unit
ed States" which was held for
many years by Nine c. ]. Walker,
manufacturer OF a hair ointment
widely popular with her race, will
pass to her only daughter. Mrs.
Leila Walker Robinson, with her
will which has just been probated.
With the exception Of two trust
funds of 100000 each for the ben
eft of charities, distant relatives
and friends, Nine Walker left her
entire estate to her daughter The
estate is estimated at S1.000,0OO,
Among the charitable bequests was
one for the establishment Of indus
trial and mission schools in Africa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
TWO KILLED AND
SEVERAL HURT IN
WALES RACE RIOT

London, June 13-There was a
renewal in Cardiff, Wales, last
night of the race rioting that
broke out recently between ne
groes who had been brought into
Great Britain as laborers during
the war and the white population,
and one white and one Arab were
killed and several persons were
injured Many arrests were made.
The colored rioters had possession
Of numerous revolvers and kept up
an incessant fusillade. while the
whites. for the most part, accord
ing to reports, threw bottles and
bricks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
MILLION DOPE
.FIENDS IN u. S.
PROBERS FIND
Investigation r eve a ] S
Alarming Increase in
Use of Drugs.

Washington, June 13.-That ma
tion-wide use of narcotic drugs for
other than legitimate medical pur-
poses is steadily increasing de-
spite vigorous effort in the last four
years in the enforcement of the
federal law, was discovered by the
treasury's special investigating
committee, which submitted a final
report today.
The number of drug addicts in
the United States was estimated to
be in excess of 1000, 900.
The committee found that i'm
ports of opium into the United
States have increased twice as fast
as the growth in population. I'm
ports of cocoa leaves, from which
cocaine is made, is spreading.
U. S. Worse Than Any Country.
1T has been stated that about
80 per cent of the amount of these
drugs entered for consumption is
used for other than medical pur-
poses" the report said. While the
statement is extreme, in -compari-
son of the per capita consumption
in this country with that of other
countries indicates that this coun-
try consumes from IS to 72 times
as much opium per capita as other
countries.
Enough opium is consumed in
the United States every year. the
report stated, to give every man,
woman and child 36 doses. A
minimum estimate of the value of
habit forming drugs, was given as
$40 100000.
Made Worse by Dry Law, Belief.
What effect, if any, nationwide
prohibition will have on the situa-
ton could not be definitely deter
mined by the committee" the re-
port said. The consensus appears
to be that the number of addicts
will increase as soon as the pro-
hihition laws are enforced. These
opinions are based for the most
part on the theory that drinkers
will seek a substitute for alcohol.
This opinion apparently receives
some support from investigations
made in some of the southern states,
where prohibition has been in eff
feet for some years"
The committee of investigation
was composed of Representative
Henry T. Rainey. chairman: Prof
Reid Hunt of Harvard university:
4. C. Keith. former deputy com
missioner of internal revenue, and
A. G. Dumez of the public health
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
BRAZIL PRESS IN
BITTER ATTACKS
AGAINST FRANCE

Rio Janeiro. Thursday, June 12.
All newspapers here made edi-
torial attacks today on France be-
cause of the receipt of reports in
dicating that France is opposing
the keeping of former German
steamers by Brazil. Newspapers
which seldom comment editorially
have long bitter articles on the
matter. The comment is that
France has discloved false
friendship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
The Weather

Generally fair and continued
warm weather tonight and Satur-
day.
Temperature at a. M, "A; high
est yesterday. SO; lowest last night.
IS.
Velocity OF wind at a. m,
miles per hour.
Relative humidity at Z p. m, 81;
at a. m, IA
Stage OF water. Sc; no change in
last "a hours.
j. M. SHERIER, -Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
OF
BERLIN PLOT
CIVIL WAR
Overthrow Of the Present
Government Planned
at Secret Meeting.

Berlin, Thursday, June IA Sc
cret session of the citizens counc1I
of greater Berlin held on Wednes-
day declared in favor of a citizens
strike, according to the Independ-
ent Socialist newspaper, Die Frei-
heit. The attendance includes a
number of leading manufacturers.
merchants and professional men,
and Colonel Reinhardt, the Prus-
sian minister of war.
The chairman of the meeting is
quoted as declaring that a strike
was necessary because the present
government was incapable Of rs-
deeming Germany from chaos.
Plot Civil War.
It was planned, according to the
newspaper. for airpIanes to distrib-
ute leaflets when the strike would
begin. All food industries, includ-
ing the bakeries, would cease work.
according to the plan, this leading
to civil war, which it was held
would help the bourgeoisie attain
political power.
Some of the manufacturers and
commercial interests, Die Freiheite
says, advocated the utmost sever
ity "as the only means OF overcom-
ing the laboring classes" The cit
liens would be armed and Colonel
Reinhardt is reported to have said
the troops would be entirely on
their side.
Cabinet Strengthened.
The position of the German cab
met has been materially strength
ened as a result of the speeches of
Gustav Noske and Philip Scheide-
mann at the Weimar convention of
the Majority Socialist party, accord
ing to the view of the nonSocialist
press and opinion in various polit-
ical circles in Berlin.
The proceedings of the conVen-
tTon thus far also appear to have
demonstrated that the opposition to
the members of the cabinet in their
own party has been overcome, the
lineup of the Majority Socialists
seeming to reveal an unbroken
front.
Scheidemann in Attack.
Zurich, Switzerland, June 13.-
Speaking at the Majority Socialist
convention at Weimar. Philip
Scheidemann, the German minister
president, attacked the partisans of
the new revolution" whose object
was to substitute soviets for the
present government. He declared
he would never make a compromise
on question like this, as it was a
question of principle where all com
promise was impossible.
Herr Scheidemann remarked that
while the political situation might
be clearly defined the economic sit
uation of the country was very
obscure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
CAR MEN GET INCREASE,

Detroit, June 13.-Award Of in
oreases in wages for striking street
car men which has had Detroit S
traction lines tied up has been
granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
WOMAN AVIATOR
OF FRANCE SETS
ALTITUDE MARK

Paris. Thursday June 12-An-
nouncement is made that Baron
ess De LaRoche. a widely known
French axiatrix, driving the small
bipIane in which the late Jules
Vedrines landed on the roof
department store here
uary. has reachsS
1900 feet
have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
wORKH0UsE MUTINY ENDS.

st. Louis, Mo-. June 1s.-An all
night nutiny of $50 prisoners at
the municipal workhouse here
which followed riot late yesterday
in which Is were wounded. err
this morning when the Is~
ed TO their cells.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
men PRESENT
POSTAL WITH
THEIR TERMS
Give Basis Upon Which
They Will Agree as Tie
up Gains Strength.

Chicago. June I3.-First
steps toward a settlement OF
the nationwide strike of Com
mercial Telegraphers we're TAX
en- today when officials of the
Commercial Telegraphers' union
OF America admitted TO the
Postal Telegraph company con-
ditiOns upon which agreement
could be based.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-13
WHEEL sKIDS; BOY KIT

Paris. ILL.,, June II
aged 20 years
farmer
Nj
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
HELPED NEEDY PEOPLE
Salvation Army and Other soci.
cites Play Santa Claus For
Unfortunates

The poor and needy will not be
forgotten this Christmas. There are
many families in and near this city
who are practically destitute of cloth
ing and food, but the Salvation Army,
the Elks lodge. the Ladies' Relief So
ciety and other organizations are car
ing for them in every possible way
There are families where the fathers
have been i'll, and mothers. who have
been doing their utmost to care for
their children, but it has been hard
pull TO make both ends meet during
these times.
The Salvation Army has made a
canvass of this city and North Man
kato and found fifty families who
needed help. Baskets filled with all
kinGs of goodies were given out at
the headquarters today. Each basket
contained the following. Potatoes, two
loaves of bread, one pound of butter,
one pound of sugar, can milk, can of
peas, can of corn, chicken, bunch of
celery, one pound coffee and Christ
mas number of The War Cry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
ALLIES Do D|LLY-DALLY
They Are Not Making Ger
many Toe the Mark
PROTOCOL is NOT SIGNED
Doubt Expressed AS to Attitude
Of Lersner Toward the
Latest EpistIes
UNITED Press Dispatch.l

Berlin, December 24.-The entente
in their answer TO the recent German
note, demanded an Immediate and
unconditional signing of the peace
protocol Discussion of the question
of the quantity of marine materials
10 be surrendered by the, Germans
must be left until later. Germany will
sign the protocol. il is believed.
Some Doubt Is Expressed.
Paris. December 24.-Some doubt
was still expressed in France today
cver~the attitude of the Germans to-
ward the answer of the allies TO their
latest note. Baron Kurt Won Lers-
ner, head of the German delegation,
at first announced that he would have
to return to- Berlin for consultation.
He had previously announced that
he was fully empowered TO take any
action he saw fit.
Later. however, he annouced he
would remain in Paris. 1t is believed
q consultation with his colleagues
caused adoption of the latter course.
The word of his proposed trip to Ber-
lin struck the French like a thunder
bolti
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
TAKE TO WILSON Plan
Operators Not to Block
Strike Settlement
WORD OF Phil pENNA
Alexander HoWat Released From
Custody; Miners Return-
ing to Work
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.I

Terre Haute, Ind, December "a
Operators of the central competitive
field will not block the coal strike
settlement under the plan proposed
by. President Wilson, but will abide
by the decision of the presidents in
vestigating commission, said state
ment issued by Phil Penna, chairman
for the operators in the negotiations
with the miners. Penna said the OPP
orators had previously adopted res
olution proposing a similar investigat-
ing commission.
Returning to the Mines. ~
ASSOCIATED Press Dlspatch.l
Pittsburg, December 24.-Followfng
the release of Alexander Howat. pres
ident of the Kansas district miners,
many striking miners returned to
work in the Kansas fields today.
= Indianapolis. December 24.-Govern-
ment officials awaited developments
in the Kansas fields before determin-
ing their future course in the case of
Alexander Howat, charged with con-
tempt of court in violating the court
injunction. 1t is understood that IL
the strike ended in Kansas field Ho-
watts hearing on Monday will be in
definitely postponed. Howat when
released, agreed to use his influence
to end the tie up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
FENCE MUSTCOME DOWN
NOHlGHBOARDA AROUND.
HOME OF KAISER
Burgomeister of Doom Asserts
His Authority Against thes
Once Emperor
BY cooDIoE n. THOMAS

Doom, Holland, December S-IBy
The Associated Pressl-The Bugo-
neister of Doom has halted at least
en-rorarily, the erection of a high
ence along the roadside about the
house of Doom, the future residencC
ii the former German emperor.
There is no wall about the estate
such as at the Bentinck castle al
Nmerogen, the present home OF
William Hohenzollern.
II was found, however, that the
encc cncroached on a public high =
way and, for this reason, the bergo.
noister orders fts construction III
stopped.
VIII Take 10 Home Soon
The former monarch is expected
take up his residence here in
'eouary. The work of remodelinP
well under way as the house ha,
,een vacated by the Baroness Won
1eenstra de Beaufort. its former
1wner. A new central heating plant
10 he built, the farm house Is
'eins refitted as residence for the
ormer Emperor's staff, with accom-
lodations for sixteen and the house
Of the gGr1dener will be arranged a!
N administrative office. Most of the
Employees who worked for the Baron
ass Non Heentra have been employed
~ Count Hohcnzollern.
Because of the cold weather. lately
he former emperor has made few
visits TO his new home, hut he is ir
dose touch with those in charge o.
he repair work and receives frequer
'eports on its progress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
SHORTAGE OF SUGAR
There Will Be No Increase In Amount
Here, Il Is Predicted.

There Will Be No Increase In Amount
Here, II Is Predicted.
Housewives in Mankato are still
facing sugar shortage, practically
as bad as earlier in the fall. local
grocers stated today. Added to this
the price of sugar has advanced
materially. Last week many groceries
we're reported to be very low, almost
lut Of sugar Yesterday however a
300 sack shipment was received in
he city and the shortage was some
what relieved. A-
Those in touch with the sugar
situation do not anticipate that there
viii be immediate relief from the
shortage. Sugar today was selling at
twenty-five cents a pound, heretofore
he price has been twenty cents but il
5 believed that it Will go even higher
han twenty-five cents a pound be-
ore it goes lower .-
According to The News, Faribault
: facing sugar famine. Very few
# the dealers there are supplied with
he sweet stuff.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
FROM WOMEN
Childhood League Does Not
unlimited States To Inter
vene In Mexico
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.

Mexico City, December 24.-Resolu-
tions protesting against the project
ed phiianthropic Intervention in
Mexican affairs by the Childhood
Conservation League of the United
States" were passed at a meeting of
the Mexican feminist council today.
Signora Elena Torres, general secre-
tary of the council declared they had
best takes care of those 5000 900
children dying annually in the United
States, from hunger and malnutri-
ton"
Mexico City, December 24-Re-
solutions protesting against the pro
jected philanthropic intervention in
Mexican affairs by the Childhood
Conservation League of the United
States" were passed at the meeting of
the Mexican feminist council today.
Sicnora Elena Torres general Sc
Cretary of the council declared they
had best take care of those 5000, 0OO
children dying annually in the United
States, from hunger and malnutri-
ton"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
SIMS STARTED SOMETHING
Secretary Daniels Promises That He
Will Make Fight to Finish.
limited Press DiSpatch I

Washington, December 24.-The
controversy which has started be-
tween Secretary Daniels and Admiral
SIMS promised to be fought to a
finish from indications today. Daniels
declared that he was determined not
to become a rubber stamp for any
naval officers and that he proposed
to use his own Judgment in regard to
awarding medals. Many naval officers
are supporting Admiral Sims in his
stand against the secretary of the
navy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
Never Again, Said
Teut, WhoLooked
Over War S Ruins
CARL D. GROAT.

Berlin, December 24.-''ln mem
cry Of all that has happened and
all Who were sacrificed let US
lift our hands in every land, in
the darkness of Christmas night
and swear solemnly, never
again." ....
This was the message of Pro-
fessor Walter Schueckling, Ger
many's leading pacifist to the
world.
christmas impends," he said,
land the conclusion OF. peace. In
all the world the one thing that
is lacking in our hearts is the
spirit of Cancellation"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
SAILORS ARE RELEASED
They Had Been Arrested In Old
Mexico On Charge of
Assault
RALPH n. TURNER.

Mexico City, December 24.-The
two American sailors, arrested by
Mexican authorities on charges of
assault, have been released. according
to Official announcements made to-
das. II was said that the Mexican
government plans 10 make 4 further
xxestisaffnn Of The efIaif
Ihs sailors. according to one report.
were armed. Others say they were
intoxicated. " is understood also that
Mexico is prepared to protest against
he target practice OF Amefican
ships off Tampico, claiming it dis
uTbs herr citizens.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
GEN. LEN WOOD WILL FILE
Proposes To Signify His inten-
ton To Accept Nomination
For President
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l

Mitchell, S. D., December 24.-Gen-
eral Leonard Wood will file am ac-
Ceptance of the republican presiden-
tai nomination before January |. ac-
cording TO word received at the re-
publican district headquarters today.
Pierre, S. D., December 24-United
Sizes senator Hiram Johnson of Califor-
mia, will be an independent candidate
for president in the South Dakota pri-
maries 10 be held in March. His plat
form, which is being circulated with the
petition contains about 500 words
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
DISCUSSED FIUME PROBLEM
General BadogIio Has Been Loo
Over The Situation.
Aesociated Press hi

Associated Press Dispatch.
Rome, December "a. General
Badoglio. Italian chief of staff, re-
turned from Fiume today and had a
long conference with Premier Nitti
and King Victor Emmanuel. Later the
premier called a council of ministers
which discussed the Firime situation
for three hours. According to re-
ports here the meeting of the allied
premiers at Paris may be advanced to
late in December, to solve the
Adriatic questions.l
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
LIQUOR SUIT is DROPPED
Aberle and Sons Will Not Seek to
Enioin Federal Officials.

Enjoin Federal OFFICIALS.
st. Paul, December 24-Alfred ia
ques, United States district attorney,
and e. ]. Lynch, collector. of internal
revenue in Minnesota, are not to be
enjoined from enforcing the wartime
prohibition act of November. 1918. or
the enforcement act of October q of
this year.
Frederick W. Zollman, attorney for
Daniel Aberle & Sons, 129 East Third
street. who brought suit LAST week.
today signed stipulated6 motion for
dismissal, and the paper was filed
with the clerk of district court.
Mr. Zollman said today that the
decision of the Supreme court up
holding the prohibition act rendered
futile further resistance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
DEPUTY INVITED
. B. Rutherford Will Accompan,
Elks to Winnebauc Citv

r. b. Rutherford of Austin. distric
leputy for the Order of Elks. is ex.
)ected to accompany the Mankatc
3lks and carnival boosters on thei
rip TO Winnebago City January. 8
Aso H. C. Hodgson. Mayor of ST
Paul, will join the crowd, and he will
speak in an open meeting followinf
he initiation of the large class whicl
Is being prepared for the ordeal b,
2. +. Hadley and others at Winnie
)ago and Blue Earth. Sandy" Nc.
Donald of Blue Earth will have !;
number of fawns ready for the horns
It will be great night in Winnebago
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
NEW ENTRIES TODAY

When the clock struck twelve last
night the doors were closed against
new candidates entering the homely
man contest. After twelve O'CLOCK
next Saturday night those whose vote
is not recorded 100 or better will be
eliminated from the list. Then the
battle will be on in earnest The
closing time of the contest is nine
o'clock Saturday night, January 3.
Wally Andersen Is maintaining his
CONTINUED On Page Two.)
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
NINE PATIENTS BURNED
Fire Destroyed Farm Cottages Of
Connecticut Insane Hospital,
LUnited Press Dispateh.I

TUnlTeu TFCss DIspdLCN.I :
Middletown. Conn, December "a
Nine of the fifty three patients in the
farm cottages at the Connecticut in
sane hospital are believed to have
persisted in a fire which burned the
buildings TO the ground last night. R..
l.. Lee. assistant superintendent, said
the patients were not of the type who
would run away Search will be made
In the debris as soon as the embers
cool
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
MATTER OF MANUFACTURES
Peace Conference Had Up Fer Con-
sideration This Phase of Treaty.
limited Press Dispatch. .

Paris, December 24.-The peace
conference today had UP for consid-
ration the matter of manufactures for
he German colonies, lost to the Teu-
ons during the war. The colonies in
East Africa were disposed of by di-
,iding them equally between Belgium
md England At the request of the
Japanese decision in regard to the
Pacific colonies was withheld until
he Japs receive instructions from
Toxic.
The conference was also advised
hat only the German naval mission
departed today for Berlin for confer
nee relative to the peace protocol.
No action was taken relative to pub
fishing the note to Germany.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-12-26
CONTRACTS FOR MEATS
Big Five Packers to Furnish Supplies
To Germany, Is Report.
UNITED Press Dispatch. ]

Berlin, December 24.-The Con-
cord Finance corporation of America,
4 company dealing for the Big Five
packers. has contracted to supply
Germany. with meats and fats TO the
value of S25.O00,00O within the conn
ing year. The Teutons are given nine
months time to pay for the products.