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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
SUNSET DIVISION
DESIGNATED FOR
AN EARLY RETURN

Washington, Jan. s -PracticalIy
the entire Forty-tirst division (Sun-
set) was included in a list of units
announced today by the war depart
ment as assigned for early convoy
from France. The list shows the
headquarters troops of the Forty
first, the One Hundred Sixty-first
regiment complete, One Hundred
Sixty-fourth complete, and the One
Hundred Sixty-second. less second
battalion
In all. more than 500 officers and
$4,000 men of the Sunset division.
comprising troops from Washing
ton, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and
Wyoming, were ordered home 9th
er units of the division are the One
Hundred Eighty-first and One Hun
dred Eighty-second infantry brig
AIDES headquarters, Zone Hundred
Forty-sixth, One Hundred Forty
seventh and One Hundred Forty
eighth machine gun battalions:
One Hundred Sixteenth ammunition
train, One Hundred Sixteenth sup
ply train, One Hundred Sixteenth
sanitary train, and One Hundred
Sixty-fourth ambulance train
Today's list also includes the
Sixth, One Hundred First, One Hun
dred Fourth. Three Hundred
Fourth, Three Hundred Sixth
trench mortar batteries; Three
Hundred First water tank train
and One Hundred Forty-second
aero squadron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
Rescue of Troops
Oh Stranded Boat
Hurried; Half Off

New York, Jan. 3.-Information
/ that approximately 1000 troops, in
Guiding some of the wounded, had
been removed from! the American
transport Norther" Pa 1ific, aground
ut Fire Island, was received by
navy department officials here at
1890 a. III. today. This indicated
tina. fewer than 1900 soldiers re-
manned on board, and the work Of
removing these in small boats and
with the breeches buoy was pro-
crossing favorably, it was stated.
The position of the transport was
declared to be virtually unchanged,
the danger of her breaking up be-
ing no greater than il was last
night, Notwithstanding the contin-
ued pounding of the seas. Repairs
have been made which prevented
further water from Entering the
holds, 4 message from the ship
said.
Fire Island. \. Y, Jan. 3.-One
hundred and fifty more troops were
removed from the Northern Pacific
early today when submarine chaser
No. 293 went 10 the leeward Of the
transport, took the soldiers aboard
and conveyed them to the Mallory.
a transport with the rescuing fleet.
By aid of two ladders and three
ropes the men swarmed down the
ships sides into the submarine
chaser Meanwhile power boats
reached the Northern Pacic, and
into these - men in stretChers were
lowered and taken to the hospital
ship Solace.
Three other power boats took on
soldiers and pushed off toward 9TH
er vessels.
The navy. which carried them
overseas, set itself today with bril-
liant success to the task of return
ing safely to American soil, the vet
Grams from foreign DattletieldS. who
have been held prisoner since We'd
nesday morning off this desolate
coast on the stranded transport
Northern Pacific. Seamen in blue
in power launches and whale boats
came alongside the helpless liner
and transported the soldiers at the
rate of 300 or 400 an hour, TO wait
ing cruisers and destrOyers stand
ing Just beyond the danger zone OF
sand bars and breakers. At noon
500 men had been trans-shipped
and one destroyer mad started for
New York with a load of the res
Cued.
Not an accident. however. mark
ed the mornings work The North
ern Pacific remained fast in the
sands with slight List 10 seaward
y ssutrr-
-ly against her camoufaged sides
and made comparatively easy de-
scent into the boats
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03

Reports from Denmark and
Switzerland Thursday were that d
large force OF Poles was advancing
into Prussia toward IIerlin. Pohsn
cavalry was reported TO have reach
I'd Frankfort on the Oder
Berlin, Thursday, Jan. 2.-(By
the Associated PTessD.-A protest
against the "aDieCt surrender TO the
Poles" which is advocated by Herr
Ernst of the Frussldn ministry. is
printed by the Zeitung Am Mlttag
today. The minister, who has just
returned from the border, declares
that while the invasion by the Poles
could have been prevented L fort
light ago, the situation Is now hope
less.
Warsaw, Tuesday. Dec. 31.-tBy
the Associated Press .-Andreas
Moraczewski, the Polish premier,
said today that ne was in favor Of
the creation Of an international port
at Danzig. In outlining his pro-
gram, he said.
Il desire to see p Gland inhabited
only by Poles. l do not favor Civ
ing special autonomy and schools
IL the Jews. but do believe in Civ
ing them civic rights if they per-
FORM their civic duties. Territorial
iy We want what is ours ethno-
graphically. We do not want what
is German or UkraIuian, but think
that LiLnuauia is ours in this
sense
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
LODGE IN DENIAL
OF LEWIS CHARGE
AGAINST REPUBS

Washington, Jan. 3.-Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts, Republi-
can leader. replied to and denied
in the senate today the charge made
yesterday by Senator Lewis of Il
linois, Democrat, that the Repub-
licans were attempting to embar-
rass President Wilson abroad and
prevent unity in the senate. He de-
clared peace negotiations should
be completed as quickly as posi-
BILE, for every days delay made II
more difficult to make reace with
Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
EARL DEAR GIVEN
EXECUTION STAY;
WILL BE A YEAR?

Chicago. Jan. Earl Dear, ban
dit. murderer ard jail-bTeaker,
again has received an extension of
the time fixed tor his execution, the
latest by order OF Chief Justice
Duncan OF the state supreme court.
Announcement was made here to-
day that petition for a writ of err
ror and a supersedeas to appeal to
the United States supreme court
mad been signed by the judge at his
home in Marion, Illinois. Bears
attorney. who returned with the
order from =sae- 3itKfsI;a-aAGsaIa-s-sta
today that it meant Dear could not
be hanged for another year at
least.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
EDUCATION WORK
IN BRITISH ARMY
OF VAST IMPORT

LonGon. Thursday, Jan 2.-tvia
Montreal.l Educational work
among British troops was The most
astonishing thing in the war said
Lord Goali deputy director Of
army staff duties here today
The army Contained at least
100000 students and constituted
the largest school in the world be
fore the armistiCe, he said.
This work was given to divert
mems minds from the terrors OF
war
Since the armistice the work has
been increased, it being given with
a definite view to postwar re-
settlement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
Denver's Cars Are
Seized by Workers
as Fare Is Raised

Denver. Colo, Jan 5.-After
street car service had been COM
pletely suspended for xix and q
half hours here last night because
OF demonstrations by crowds Of
men and boys who objected 10 the
collection of a 7-cent fare, service
was resumed early TO-DAY on reg
ular schedules. Whether it would
continue. depends. company oftic-
iais said, on adequate police pro-
lection
Dewey c. Bailey, city manager OF
public safety, said the police had
been instructed to prevent destruc-
lion of property. or injury to train
men, but the city would not under
take to assist the company TO co..
lect the Increased fare.
The trouble last night began
when homeward bound workmen
TO pay more than a scent fare,
elected the trainmen and ran the
cars into town.
As incoming cars reached the
business district they became
stalled and within an hour every
car in the city was lined up on
downtown streets.
The 7-cent fare which was ap-
proved by the state public utilities
commission, although opposed by
the city officials. was put into eff
feet Dec. 26. the company contend
ing the increase was necessary to
meet the wage award recently
granted by the war labor board.
For several weeks scent fare
had been effective with The ap-
proval of both the state utilities
commission and the city council.
but the company officials contended
his was insufficient to cover the
operating expenditures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
Coolest Weather
of Present Winter
Gripping Illinois

Springfield. H.. Jan. with
government thermometers register
ing temperatures ranging from zero
at Cairo, to far below at Peoria,
according to the federal weather
bureau here this morning, Illinois
was in the grip of the coolest
weather OF the winter, and the fore
cast was for d continued downward
march of the mercury until night
fail.
Springfield with an official tenn
perature of Z degrees below zero
at 10 a. m, was expected TO eX-
perience 10 below tonight
No noticeable RELIEF from the
cold was expected before tomorrow
night.
On Jan. u, 1918. the temperature
at Springfield was 20 degrees be
low zero, the lowest on record at
the bureau here.
Aurora, ILL.,, Jan 1.-The tenn
perature dropped to I6 degrees be-
low zero here early today. Stock
suffered severely. Railroad trains
found it hard to make time because
of the difficulty in getting up
steam. Interurban service is de-
layed.
Mason City, Iowa, Jan. 1.-THE
minimum temperature recorded by
the government thermometer here
last night was 81 degrees below
zero
Waterloo. Iowa. Jan. 3.-The
government thermometer registered
twenty degrees below zero here at
a, III. today.
Chicago. Jan. 3.-Frigid weather
was reported throughout the mid
die west today California and
Texas and Arizona and New Mex
leo chronicled d spell of weather
below normal for the time of the
year, in such ATTITUDES In Colo
RADIO a number of trains were snow
bound, while thence northward low
temperatures prevailed. Minnesota
and Wisconsin reported cold wealth
er Throughout their boundaries.
with interruption of train service
and prospect of still lower tenn
perature.
The fuel administration said there
was plenty of soft coal, more than
usual at this time of the year.
while charitable agencies said the
sudden cold snap had brought few
er calls for help than usualfs at
tended a drop in temperature
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
THE WEATHER

Fair, with rising temperature
late tonight. Saturday. partly
cloudy, with rapidly rising temper
AZURE. with the coolest tonight from
to 10 degrees below zero.
Temperature at a. m. Is below
zero. Highest yesterday, above.
Lowest last night, Is below.
Velocity of wind at a. m, 10
miles per hour.
Precipitation. none.
Relative humidity at p. M. IS;
at Z a. m, 100.
Stage of water, Fl; a fall of 2 in
last "a hours.
]. NJ. Sherierr Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
PRES. WILSON
MET IN ROME.
BYBICCROWD
Welcomed With Enthus-
iasm-Has Busy Day
iasm-Has Busy Day

Rome, Jan. President Wilson
arrived in Rome at 1925 O'Clock
this morning. He was received at
the station by King Victor Emman-
uel and Queen Helena, members of
the government and representatives
Of the local authorities. An i'm
mense crowd welcomed the presi-
dent with the greatest enthusiasm.
King Victor Emmanuel has &C
cepted an invitation to take lunch
con with President Wilson and fam
lily at the residence of Ambassador
Page on Friday.
Has Busy Day.
The program arranged for Presi-
dent Wilson's entertainment today
included luncheon with Queen
Mother Margherita, a reception by
the parliament and a state dinner
with King Victor Emmanuel, fol-
lowing the visit to the president
of q deputation from the Quirinal.
In the evening the citizenship OF
Rome will be conferred upon the
American executive.
On Saturday there will be a
luncheon at the American embassy
in honor 9f the president
Ba0s- to Paris Monday.
This also is the day set for his
visit to Pope Benedict and for his
reception to protestant bodies at
the American church. He will take
dinner with the court. The presi-
dent expects to leave for Genoa
Sunday. Monday he will arrive at
Turin, leaving for Paris Monday
night
The president enjoyed greatly the
rest which the trip afforded him.
Both he and Mrs. Wilson spent
much of their time looking at the
scenery from the car windows.
The press throughout Italy pub
lished today eulogistic articles re-
garding President Wilson and the
United States, virtually all of the
newspapers devoting their entire
front pages to the visit of the Am
erican president
Rome in Gala Attire.
This capital is a riot of color,
having dressed up" in the most
picturesque gala attire it has worn
in many a year in anticipation of
President Wilson's arrival here to-
morrow.
Old Glory is omnipresent in this
carnival of decorations.
The people of Rome are planning
to give the president and Mrs. Will
son a rousing popular greeting. Be
sides, a series of entertainments of
royal splendor are planned.
Saturday the president will have
an audience with Pope Benedict,
when he will gain his first-hand
insight into the holy fathef's work
and ideals In connection with world
peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
CONTRACTORS IN
WAR STUFF SEEK
AID OF CONGRESS
eveland, Ohio. Jan. Govern
contractors and sub-contraCt-

Fyeland, Ohio, Jan. Govern
contractors and subordinate
From many states met here to-
FIay to take concerted action TO OBJ
Il tain relief by congress through nee
essary legislation TO legalize infor-
Emal contracts aggregating more
nan $500 900, 900 which were can
.elled by the government after the
signing of the armistice.
The-informal contracts were con-
aimed in instances where the man
|ufacturers started to produce war
materials under government in
structions by telephone. telegraph
and letters.
washington. Jan. BY unani-
|mous vote the senate military com
|m.ttee today rejected Secretary
Bakers recommendations for legis-
|Iation to validate informal war con-
tracts and to authorize their adjust
|ment by the war department. and
ordered favorably reported Senator
|Hitchcock's bill introduced yester-
day Iegalizing such contracts, but
|pIacing adjustment in the hands of
Ia non-interested commission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
NEW YORK OPENS
NEW THEATRE FOR
SOLDIERS ONLY

York. Jan. 3.-The Pershing
said to be the only play
vs. in the United States main
fned exclusively for soldiers. and
which admittance is free. will be
B 9neued here tonight by the New
#York community camp service.
The initial bill will include a
zsvmbol.c fantasy, THE Message Of
he Star OF Cold" presented by a
volunteer cast led by Miss Mar
yaret Vale. a niece of President
Wilson, and a musical comedy.
The MasQueraders," presented by
he Pershing Musical Comedy
stock company. After the per-
K.ormance, a dance for officers will
lie held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
SINK FOE SHIPS
URGES ROOMAN
Commander OF L. y. Fleet in North
Sea in Favor OF Des rowing
Surrendered Craft.

Washington. Jan. Destruction
of all capitol ships of the German
navy, surrendered to the allies was
recommended to the house naval
affairs committee today by Rear
Admiral Rodman, who commanded
the American fleet in the North
sea during the war.
He said the German ships would
not be needed. that they were OF
different types than those OF the
allies. and that it would be a waste
OF money to pay TO maintain them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
YANKEE AVIATOR
GOES $4,000 FEET
IN AIR; rs RECORD

London. Jan. 3.-Flying a British
airplane at Ipswich yesterday, Cap
tain Lang. an american. estab-
lished an altitude record. reaching
heighth of 30,500 feet. Observer
Blowers. who accompanied Cap
tain Lang, collapsed when his oxy-
gen bottle broke. but recovered.
Both men were frost bitten during
their fight.
Heinrich Oelerich. a German.
held the altitude record that was
broken by Captain Lang. On July
IA, 1914. OeIerich reached a
heighth of 26,246 feet. The next
highest flight on record was tina.
Of N. G. Hawker. an English avia-
tor, who reached an attitude of
23,622 feet on April &c, 1916.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
ROCK ISLAND
BOYS ARRIVE
AT NETWORK
Transport Siboney Reach
es Port With Members
of seth Division.

New York. Jan. 3.-The
transport SibOney with 3,264
officers and men aboard ar
r.yed here today. The wounded
numbered 635. OF whom 2j
were ambulance cases.
The Homecoming units included
brigade headquarters OF the One
Hundred Sixty-first field artillery
of the Eighty-sixth division. COM
prising eight officers and 81 men:
the Three Hundred Thirty-third
regiment of field artiIIey of the One
Hundred Sixty-first brigade with
So officers and 1864 men; Is offic-
ers and 50 men of the Eighth di-
vision OF regulars; SIX casual
companies Of IL officers and S74
men and 1877 casual officers of
whom As were in the air service.
Includes Local Boys.
: The Eighty-sixth division, COM
BASED of seleetive draft men from
ChNsgo and other parts of north
ern Illinois, was at St. Andre de
Cu5sac when hGstililies ceasei-
Crock Island boys who went 10
Camp Grant in the draft contir-
gent June % are members of the
Eighty-sixth. division
MatsOnia Also Arrives.
The United States transport
Matsonia with 3,207 officers and
men aboard, also arrived here to
day. All of the troops except la"
wounded. OF whom 80 were bed
ridden. were sent TO Camn Merritt.
\. j.
Among the urits aboard were GJl
men of the One Hundred Forty
third field artillery, FOrtieth depot
division. including tne headquar-
ters. supply and Companies c. l..
Il and F, seven. men OF the ordnance
department and ii men ot the me-.
zeal department There was also
IS officers and LAO men of the
One Hundred Forty-foGFth field
artillery, Fortieth depot division,
and si1 casual companies consist
ing OF IS officers and 749 men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03

When asked whether it would be
necessary to keep q large force in
Europe for at least two years, the
secretary said.
I'VE hope that is not true; We are
not planning for il"
He said 100000 men had been
discharged from the army since the
armistice was signed and that an
other million men would be dis
charged within the next five weeks.
viii Have 100000 Army.
Mr.. Baker gave notice that a bill
authorizing a regular army of 500,
coo men to be raised by voluntary
enlistment. would be submitted
shortly to congress, together with
estimates for appropriations. This
army, he said, was IN the nature OF
. temporary. military establish
ment, described as a "stOp-gap
army" which would tide over the
period until peace Is reestablished
In regard 10 keeping the l6 ma
tiOnal army cantOnments and some
Of the national guard camp sites,
Mr.. Baker said it was his personal
Judgment that the Cantonment sites
should all be purchased to be held
for divisional training ccnters for
whatever army the liza ION may de
eide to maintain
Questioning Drought Fthe state
ment that the war department did
not antieipete keeping any large
proportion OF the 100000 men for
the regular army in Europe any
length of time.
Must Await Peace.
Universal military training was
brought up by Representative
Kahn OF California, who Will be
chairman of the committee when
the Republicans organize the next
house. Mr. Kahn said the whole
question of the future of the can
comments seemed to him 10 be in
voIved with the permanent military
policy.
Is it the policy Of the war de
partment," he asked, TO favor uni
versal military training"
The war department" Secretary
Baker replied. has no policy on
that subject. Personally. ! do not
believe it would be wise to. al
tempt to settle the question or our
permanent army policy now or be
fore the peace conference has ar
rived at its conclusions"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
SAYS 1T WILL
BE LEFT FOR
after PEACE
Expects ALI Yanks Home
Before 2 Years Tells
of Decentralization.

Washington, Jan. 5.-NO de-
cisiOn has been reached by the
war department on the ques-
ton OF universal military SER
vice, Secretary Baker tod the
house military committee today
and he Indicated that no detin-
lite project for a permanent mil
itary establishment would he
presented to congress, until the
peace conference mad concluded
is work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
BALCONY FALLS; % DIE.

Warsaw. Jan. 3-During the
street celebration attending the ar
wal of Ignace Jan Paderewski a
Salcony of a house collapsed and
% persons were killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
ITALY OPEN RLACK ZOE.

Rome, Jan, S.-Father Vladimir
Ladochowski. general OF the Soc:etY
Of Jesus. and known as THE Black ]
rope" has obtained permission tas
reside in Italy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03

possible service | confidently be-
lieve|that it will be possible in the
year 1919. certainly at the end or
the year 1919 to effect 4 consid-
cradle reduction in rates. unless
the traffic for 1919 should De much
less than it was in the year 1918
Wage advances to railroad en-
ployes last year added between
$500, 100000 and 500. 100000 TO the
payrolls, Mr. McAdoc testified, IL
addition, the coal bill was $l40.-
600, 900 higher for the 10 months OF
1918 ending Nov. 1,fthan the same
period of 1917 and the cost of
cross ties and lumber increased
sos 100000.
Big Savings Effected.
Many economies brought about
under unified management, such as
re-routing common use OF termin-
ais, and equipment. heavier load
ing and elimination of useless
competition, Mr.. McAdoo explained,
will not be reflected Intil this
year. Nevertheless, he said, re-
ports from five of the seven oper-
ating regions show that on a group
of selected principal items,
economic savings totallin5 $50, $751;
600 have been effected
Many of the changes i'll railroad
operation inaugurated during last
year" the director general testi-
fed. should prove of permanent
value and should continue if pos
sible, regardless of VIVA. form of
control is decided upon for the
railroads"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
no UNIVERSAL TRAINING PLANE
Huns Concentrate
Forces for Stand
Against Pole Army

Basel. Jan. s. (HaVasl--
Several GermaL army corps
have been concentrated on the
border between P0Sen and
Prussia, according 10 the Mach
richten OF FRANKFORT Germany,
it is ADDED, has decided to DE-
lend her rights 20 Inc province
OF HOSen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
PEACE MEET TO
OPEN JAN. IS ?
Preliminary Conference at Which
Terms for Foes VIII be Fixed
Expected on That Date.

Paris, Jan. 3-There is every
likelihood, according TO the morning
newspapers, that the peace confer
ence, or rather preliminary con
ference between the four great al
lies will open Jan. Is. The score
taries of the conference will be
Paul Dutasta, French ambassador
to Switzerland, and Philippe Ber-
thelot of the French foreign Office,
it is said
This conference" says the Petit
Journal, will decide upon the
terms to be imposed upon the van
pushed peoples.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03
Sia6,OO0. 600 Years loss.
Pays Despite Increased Costs.

Since the objective OF the gov
eminent should be at all times to
operate the railroads not for profit
but at cost" he added. "and to
render at the same time the best
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-03

A 81 o ciated Press
Leased Wire Report
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-04
BY CHARLES II. ADAMS
Staff CORRESPONDENT

Oklahoma City, Feb. 5.-Intima-
tions that star chamber sessions"
may be held in the invetigation into
conditions at the so-called Russell
Home for Girls, are bringing no lit
tie resentment on the part OF mem
berS of the legislature and others.
Many OF the members, and there are
included in this number several who
are on the investigating committees,
declare that the widest publicity
possible in the probe OF the home
will have a far reaching effect and
possibly avert such negligent man
agement in that and other institu-
tions in the future.
Several members of the senate in
vestigating committee are especially
indignant as result of their in
quiry in to the manner in which the
children OF the home, victims OF the
most terrible forms OF social disease,
were afforded medical treatment.
DR.. Cyril Clymcr the home physi-
clan, will become the defendant il
prosecution for malpractice il the
Suggestios of one member OF the
committee is followed out 1t is
difficult to describe the alleged neg
ligencc of Clymcr in print designed
I. ,s