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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
PEASANTS WORRY LI1NIN.
says His Gravcst Problem Is to Make WeiI-to-Do Join PEoIetariat

London, Dec. 2.-Nikolai Lenin, the BoisheviSI Premier, in an address be- fore the first All-Russian Congress at Moscow. as quoted in a wireless dispatch from Moscow, declared that the fundamental problems confront ing the Soviet government were or SainiZauOns in the villa geS and the gaining of the adherence of the mid dle' peasants. He claimed progress in stabiliZing the Soviet system.
 Criticising the middle peasants, des- lSnated as ''well-to-do", for exploit ing the hungry workers, Lenin said: :
 "A peasant owner who has a mar gin of grain is accustomed to regard 1t as his own property, which he can sell freely. To sell the margin of grain in a hungry country is to con- vert ones self into a speculator and an expIoiter. The peasant who ex- ploits is our enemy Not all the peas ants by far understand that free trade in grain is a crime against the State.'
 A peculiar problem is presented by the ''kulacks' or well-to-do peasants, according to Lenin. Tn the masses'' he said, they are on the side of the capitalists and are not content with the revolution which has taken place. It will be necessary to wage a long struggle yet against this group. The mass of the middle peasantry stand among those who exploited others. Here is our most difficult task
 For the peasant there was mo choice" Lenin said. 'He must assist the workers, or the least hesitation will give victory into the hands of the landowners and capitalists. To spread this idea is our first and fundamental problem"
 Progress in the movement for the organization of land communeS and guilds was claimed by Lenin, q must say, however" he added, that there have been many defects. Everywhere old exploiters have crept into Soviet agriculture, and they must be driven
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
PROF. NEICHEF SON MAKES LEGFHF OF
 LATEST THEORY

Chicago. Dec. 20.-Dr. A. A. Mi chelson. of the University of Chicago, says that anyone holding the new Einstein theory of ''reIativity" must also accept the following cOnclu- sions:
 "A yardstick is shorter when it is pointing east and west than when it is pointing north and south
 "A clock will run slower when it IS being moved than when it is stand ing.
 A mass of matter is greater when it is in motion than when it is at rest"
 Dr. Nicholson was winner of the $40.O0O Nobel prize for physics in 1917. His investigations in the ac- tion of light brought on the discus sion leading up to the Einsten tests and hypothesis which have aroused So much comment in the scientific world.
 pr. Nicholson stated that the con- sequences of the Einstein theory are radical and then he told the effect it would have on the yardsticEl, clock and solid body. But he added that we need not get excited about it. even if Einstein is right.
 ''The movement of the earth is small when compared to the velocity of light and for all practical purposes might be disregarded,'' he said. ''The subject Of relatively belongs to the realm of higher physics but never theless, is an important matter and the Einstein theory is to be seriously reckoned with
 Professor Nicholson, however, does not as yet accept the theory as it is taught by the great Swiss mathema- tician, because it does away with the idea of light travelling by means Of the vibrations in either which is sup posed to fill all space.
 'Einstein thinks that there is no such thing as ether,' declared the Chicago professor. ''He does not at tempt to account for the transmits sion of light, but he holds that either should be thrown overheard. Ether gives us some reference point for motion, but according to the Einstein theory all motion is relative. How ever I believe it is possible, with certain notifications of this hypothe- sis, to square it with the ether theory and the necessity of some medium for the transmission of light. Then my main objection would be re- moved"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
RUMOR HAS IT "CLIFF" TO HAVE
 FREE GRAB NOV

While rumors were floating around today that owing to the fact that Cliff helped himself to $225 of the city's funds to attend the mayors convention in the south and incl dentally to pay for part of his vaca- tton that @ basket containing money with a sign Help Yourself" was to be placed in the office of City Clerk J. Alex Robinson, was emphatically denied by that gentleman this morn ing.
 Rumor had it that "Clf'' was such good, honest mayor that his hench- men and the good taxpayers thought they could trust him and they had decided that really 1t was too much bother for "Cliff'' to waste the city's time making out and signing orders on the city auditor for such petty amounts. So they all thought that 1t would be a good plan if "Clif' was saved this very annoying trouble and the money was simply kept in a basket and then anyone who wanted a vacation or an excursion south, east or west, in the future, could simply pluck forth what was needed and be trusted to do the honorable thing with the dear public's money which he seems to regard in such high es teem with a 26 mill tax rate loom- ing in the off1ng.
 To be sure the other twin of the combination at city hall waxed greatly indignant when the matter was preached to him and what he said about the person inquIring about such a matter would not look well in a respectable family newspaper.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
BIC MEETING OF IVY DIVISION MEN
 IN NEW YORK
Will Start Campaign To Erect Monuments in Hon
 or of Fallen "Buddies."

The Ivy Division (Fourth, Unit- ed States Army) is to ''get together
 in New York a week from Saturday
 night, December 27). Ordinarily,
 such an announcement would have
 little general interest But five monu-
 ments now stand on the battle fields
 of France, tributes to the 1000 of
 the Ivy that never came back. and,
 in the national soldiers cemetery a
 ArIington a finer memorial is to rise
 to the Ivy's 'fglory, laud and honor than any that has been erected there.
 The "get together is thus to be d
 very unusual affair. It is the first such in the historic "Afmy of Oc- cupation."
 Remember your old Buddies, yon Fourth Division men, is the slogan that has gone out. and every Ivy man
 in the country is invited, especially 1 those from New England. New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania It is not to cost any man a cent. There should be nearly 2O0O of them The Eastern Department Headquarters will bear every expense. The idea is l to build up community interest i that will be financed by the better-off men who are back in civic life, to build the great memorial, to look out after men who have no jobs yet, widows and children too.
 Already all these things have been started. The five monuments in
 France have been built, a design is being worked on for the Arlington memorial and a plot has been auot- ted for it, a fund of $25, ,O00 has been raised and is being added to, children of the fallen are being educated and widows provided for. And when an Ivy man can't get a job other Ivy men do not bother about an emDlov- l ment Bureau. They go out them | selves and land one for him, and see that he is ''staked' while getting it.
 All this needs cooperation. Hence the "get together" on December 2T. It will be smoker at the Hotel
 Pennsylvania, New York, and some of the paragraphs in the "Orders" sent out are most amusing to old Army men.
 The smoker will start promptly at SIS. You will see yourself on the screen of the 4th Division. You will hear some of the best professional talent from Broadway. Finally, you will meet a big bunch of your old i pals"
 Mess Kits will be provided by the Committee and real rations and smokes will be issued by a former Division c. M. As the Association is 1 financing the Smoker, no allotment of your pay will be required. Overseas i caps need not be worn and no Sam Browne belts will be admitted'' No other Army Division has plan ned such programme and an nounced such an assembly. The Ivy had wonderful war record. ! It was in the thick so much that it i had to be filled up with repIacements | five times. It was at Chateau Their | ", the River VesIa, the St. Miheil l Drive, the Argonne Drive, went into i Germany and stayed there until Au- i gust Now, with a large percentags l Of it's men retired to civil life and or ] ganizing the movement, it exists as | as part of the Regular Army, in skel- 1 etonized form, at Fort Dodge, Iowa.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
Injured Service Men To Be Cared for
 By Government

Washington, Dec. 22-The war departments service and information bureau has undertaken a campaign to inform former service mon that all in need of medical or surgical treat nlent because of illness or injury con tracted in the army or navy can en- ter an army or public health service hospital or local civilian sanat0rium with all expenses paid by the gov. ernment.
 Discharged service men should ap- ply to the nearest army hospital or local representative of the public health service for examination or consult Red Cross representative oi state and municipal health officers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
WILLIAM M. HEARN.

The funeral of William M. Hearn was held at 8:30 o'clock this morning from his late residence, 501 Park street, and 8 half hour later from St. Charles church. where Rev. Thomas L. Gloster offered a solemn high mass of requiem, assisted by Rev. B. J. Moran as deacon and Rev. P. J. Me- Givney as suib-deacon. The choir sang
 Thy Will Be Done," as the body was brought into the church, and at the offertory, Joseph Claibby sang. Ave Marie" and after mass. Face to Face As the body was brought from the church the choir rendered Nearer My God To Thee" The bearers were William J. OConnor, Joseph NJ Mo Namara, Thomas H. Brown, Edward Colgan, James H. Walsh and George Wlhetstein. Father Gloster read the committal at the grave and burial was in the family plot at St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
DIED.

CONDON - In this city. Dec. 19, 1919, Lydia Clark O'Rourke, wife of William Condon.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 52 Worth street. Monday, Dec. 22, at 8:30 a. In., and from St. Augustine's church at 9 a. m.
 Intermert St. MichaeTs cene- tery. Automobile cortege- a HENNESSEY-In New York, Friday, Dec. 19, 1919, Ann L. Hennessey, aged 22 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Louis Doucette, 1856 Stratford avenue, on Monday, Dec. 22, at 8:30 a. m., and from Blessed Sacrament church at o'clock.
 Burial in St. Michaers cemetery. Automobile cortege. a%p HEARN-In this city, Dec. IT, 1919, William NJ, son of Thomas E. and Mary QuinIan-Hearn.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, sol Park street, on Saturday, Dec. 20, at S:3O a. m.. and from St. Charles church at a. m.. with solemn high mass.
 Interment St. MichaePs ceme- tery. Automobile cortege. T1Sb%p BLACKMAN - In Fruitland Park, Florida, Dec. IS. 1919, J. Monroe BIackman, aged 66 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 2952 Main street, on Saturday, Dec. goth, at 2:30 p. m.
 Interment at Mt. Grove cemetery.
 a. DEVINE-In this city, Dec IS, 1919. William Walter, son of MT and Mrs. William Devine, aged months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the mortuary chapel of August G. Baker, 1888 Stratford avenue, on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Interment Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
HOLIDAY CROWDS
 FILL R. R. STATIONS

New York. Dec. 20-The rush for the Yuletide log back in the old home town is on. Railroad officials today declared that never before had they faced such an immigration over the Christmas holidays and that if pleas ure seekers from afar did not re- place "old inhabitants' there was danger that New York might become almost a deserted village.
 Among the throngs attacking tick ct offices are thousands of soldiers and war workers from overseas, eager to spend their first Christmas at home in two years
 "AlI sold out. both uppers and lowers, for the next three days" was the response they received to a de- nand for berths. It is evident thai many folks will sleep upright in day coaches over the main routes Of travel.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
LAWYERS IN EMBRYO.

Six Bridgeport young men have ap- piled for permission to take the Stat Bar examinations which will be held in Hartford on Dec. 26. The names of the applicants are: RapheaI Korff. Hugh T. Lavery, Emil A. Napo- litano, Harry Silverstone, Isadore Slavatsky, and Joseph L. VerilIo. Other applicants are John W. Mc- Mahon, Norwalk; Howard l.. Shag, Syracuse, N. Y, and Bernard J. Me Partland, New York. The applicants have already appeared at the county courthouse to discuss their qualifica- tions with the Committee on Admis- sions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
LEIBKNECHT'S BODY SOUGHT BY FRIENDS

Berlin, Tsec. 2o.---Ernst Sonnenberg, former paymaster of the government brigade in Berlin and now interned in Holland, alleges that he was or dered to pay a reward of 50,0GO marks for the delivery of the bodies of Dr. Karl Liebknecht or Rosa Lux xemburg, radical socialist leaders, in the Reich stag. Dr. Liebknecht and FrauIein Luxemburg were shot and killed by a mob in this city last January.
 Herr Sonnenberg's allegations are contained in letter to his Berlin at- torney. and can be substantnated un- der oath and by witnesses, it is said. The letter is printed in the latest is- sue of Maximilian HaIden's Zukunft
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
MANNER SUES
 TO COLLECT HIS
 FORFEITED BOND

In an endeavor to collect a bond which was forfeited when Joseph Mazner of this city failed to appear in the City court September 13 last, the City of Bridgeport has brought suit against Manners bondsman. Walter Gutowsld of this city, for & 600 dam ages. Mazner was charged with ob- taining money under false pretenses and 3, bond of B, QUO to guarantee his appearance in the City court was fur nished by Gutowsl1i. The money has not been paid to the city by he bOndsman.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
WILLIAM WHITIER.

William Whittier, 83. died yesterday at the home of Charles R. Crowther, 65 Henry street, where he had lived for g number of years. MT. Whittier was very well known in Bridgeport. He was employed by the Kiefer Fur niture company in Singer avenue and was also a carpet weaver. He is sur vived by his wife. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon, o'clock, Rev. William H. Day, officiating. Bur- iaI will be in Lakeview cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
VOLTE STRUCK
 BY TRUCK ON
 WAY TO WORK

While on his way to work Satur. day morning Francis VoIte, 36, of 156 Clarence street, was struck by a milk truck owned by William Camp bell, of 1341 Madison avenue, and sus- tained a dislocated shoulder, numer- ous body bruises and a laceration of the right wrist.
 After the accident Volte was placed in the truck and driven to the emer- gency hospital where he was given first aid treatment and taken to his home in the ambulance. He refused to be removed to a hospital for treat. nlent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
\ CONSEQUENCE OF REPRESSION

IRELAND there is government by force without the
 consent of the people, and without their acquescence Under such circumstances assassination to become of the weak This Is of the lessons of history.
 The attempt to assassnae Niceroy French is merely the most conspicuous attempts. Holding mil lions and people by main strength edi and costly business. It will Great Britain find the approchement with the Irish people. The thing that will be found destructive of morale in England is in Ireland The people of England will resent system which costs them in much and brings them in little
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

out or placed under control of the proletariat."
 Assistance of persons possessing technical knowledge was admitted as necessary to the Soviet system. Tt is impossible 10 construct communism without a supply of technical skill and culture, which, however, are con- centrated in the hands of the bour- geois specialists" he said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
TOMORROW WILL
 BE NATIONAL
 FUND DAY HERE

Tomorrow will be National Fund Day, and all over the United States thousands of volunteers will tag for contributions to this fund, which is the Zionist agency for acquiring tracts of land in Palestine which remain the inalienable property of the Jewish people.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
TO INSIST ON
 PREPARATION

Paris, Dec. 2O.---Conferences between allied and German experts concerning reparation for interned German war ships sunk at Scapa Flow will be re- suIned today. Belief is expressed by the Petit Journal that the French will insist upon the delivery of five light cruisers, but will show a conciIiatory disposition regarding floating docks It is believed England will not oppose this point of view, and it is expected an agreement will be reached soon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
OBITUARY
J. MONROE BLACKAIAN

The funeral of J. Monroe Blackman was held at 2:30 o'clock this after noon from his late home, 2952 Main street. Rev. Herbert s. Brown of the Olivet Congregational church, officiat- ed at the services. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

England and France are going wild in their anxienty to clinch the Car pentier match with Dem psey. No less than a dozen offers have been made so far. The only American offer made so far that is beins: seriously taken by either boxers or public was submitted by Bill Brady. the theat- rical manager and former handler of James J. Cor,sett The latest offer came from Stewart Gates of London who has offered $252,000 for the bout.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

The people who can't afford to subscribe to the home newspaper must be cheered by the fact that the patent medicine almauacs for 1920 are now being distributed free.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

The brokers who now think the U. $. is going to the dogs, will soon be talking about the prosperity of the country as they work off the stocks they bought cheap.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
TODAY'S WANTS

TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION EAST SIDE, six room. house. good
 condition; bargain if sold before
 Jan. I. 206 Adams St. T2Odsn FORD CYLINDER block and crank cases for sale. Cave Welding CO.
 3o3 Center St. Phone Barnum 1888
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

HOUSE; SEVEN ROOMS; MODERN. PASS
Nineteenth avenue. Phone R. L. 394I-K.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
WANTED-TO BUY.

HANlLD-1O DUE
TENT; FOOT SIDE WALL. PHONE
wR 1. 3691-Y, after p. m.
USED CAR MUST BE IN GOOD CoNDI-
ton and price reasonable. ANY make
considered Can pay cash ADDRESS
W. f. p. care Argus
USED CARS: ALL KINDS: FORD AND
Dodges a specially. We are also pay
ing highest prices for Junk and wrecked
cars. Inquire 800 Twenty-fo street
r. 1. 445. Rock Island Auto Exchange.
CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH (BRok-
en- or notl we pay 81 to $50 per set /;
also cash for watches, bridgework, old
gold, silver anc platinum; send at once
and receive cash by return mail. M2zer
Bros. sc 2007 s. Fifth street. Phlla-
delphia. Pa
ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE AND
stoves: highest prices paid. Kerler Rug
Company. Gig Fourth avenue. Rock
Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

Estate of John Frederick TheodOr

Estate of John Frederick Theodore
Schulz, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator with the viii annexed OF the
estate of John Frederick Theodore Schulz.
latG Of the county of Rock Island. state Of
Illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice that
IL will appear before the Hon. Frank j.
Landee. Judge Of the probate court OF Rock
Island county, at the probate court ROOM
in the city OF Rock Island. at the July
term. on the first Monday in July next. at
which time ali persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
quested TO attend for the purpose of hav-
ing the same adjusted. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested 10 make
Immediate payment TO the undsrEigned.
Dated 22rd day of April A. ID. 1919.
ROCK ISLAND SAVINGS BANK.
Administrator with the Win Annexed.
Stafford. Sehoede a. Stafford attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS.


FOLDING TOP DESK AND CHAIR: ONLY
slightly used. viii sell cheap. R. l.
1863
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
NETHERLANDS COMMERCIAL
REAL

A commercial department has
recently been established at the
Netherlands legation at Washing
ton for the express purpose of .fos-
tering trade between the United
States and Holland. 1t is in a po-
sitiOn to give commercial informa-
ton about trade between the two
countries to American merchants
who. it is hoped, will take liberal
advantage of it's facilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

Estate of Henry Goedecke. deceased.
The undersigned. having been appoint
ed executrix of the last will and tesla
ment of Henry Goedecke. late OF the
county of Rock Island, state of Illinois.
deceased. hereby gives notice that she will
appear before the probate court of Rock
Island county. at the probate court room.
in the city of Rock Island, at the Septem-
Der term. on the first Monday in Sep
TENDER next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are noti-
fed and requested to attend for the
purpo1e of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate arc
requested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of July. A. d. 1919.
CECILIA GoEDECKE,
Executriz.
Albert Huber Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.


MARKER AND CHECKER PARKER s
Laundry. 1914 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
LEGAL.


NWEItEs
Know ye that the Pardon Wall Paper
company. q corporation of the state of
Illinois has determined TO dissolve it's
corporate existance and that a meeting
of its stockholders Will be held at its
place of business at 419 Seventeenth
street. on the 3lst day of July at oclock,
.. m. for the purpose of taking the
necessary action to dissolve said corpora
ton.
Rock Island. H.. this 18th day of July.
1919.
PARDON WALL PAPER COMPANY,
II. J. Pardon. President and Treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

nan. N. e.. William Guldenzopf. b. s..
First Thursday OF month, tnlualofy De"
gree; frst. second and third degree tho
following Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
Aock Island. H.. this 18th day of July.

The above notice does not mean / an
going TO quit business. l Intend TO con
tlnue in the wall paper business, but mol
ae a corporation.
II. A. j PARDON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

ROCK ISLAND COUNCIL NO. 20, n. 3.
M-The stated assemblies Of Rock laz
land Council No. 20. Il. 8. NJ Wa
be held on tho third wednesday Of eaeA
uoath. q. W. Ihachers 4 d.. ~ n
HideDFandt. Fecoruer.