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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-23
A.F.OF |. BACKS
TIEUP OF WIRES
Endorsement of Commercial TeIeg-
raphers' Strike Given in
Unanimous Vote.

Atlantic City. n. j., June 23.-
Endorsement of the commercial
telegraphers' strike was unani
mously voted today by the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. The con-
favor of a 44-hour week for labor
generally and directed the execu-
tive council to work for that end.
A resolution adopted on the sub
ject of the wire strike directed the
appointment by President Com
pers of a committee - go to Wash
ington 10 confer with Postmaster
General Burleson and ash that con
cessions recently granted teIe-
phone and electrical workers be
extended to include employees of
the telegraph companies under
government control Such extern
sion, it was declared, would result
in the ending of the strike.
Protest Using Soldiers.
Other resolutions adopted pro-
tested against the employment of
ex-soldiers in uniform as policemen
in the Toledo, Ohio, strike; advo-
Gated payment by railroad COM
panies for all improvements put
upon their lines during government
control and asked the removal of
regulations prohibiting railroad
employees from engaging in politics,
on the ground that Director Gen
eral Hines order on the subject,
deprived Americans of rights
guaranteed by their citizenship"
Among other resolutions adopted
was one protesting against the
Rhode Island property qualification
law on the ground that it deprived
citizens of exercising their right of
suffrage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-23
Scores Die in Minnesota Tornado
GERMAN PRESS
DOUBTS LOGIC
OF SCUTTLNG
Calls Sinkings "Act of
Folly, But Handsome
Deed'-Fear Result.

Berlin, Sunday, June 25-(By
the Associated Press. Bulletin
announcing that the German feet
had been sunk in Scapa Flow ar
rived too late for the morning edi-
tions of Berlin papers today and
the people were given their first
information through noon editions.
In a more auspicious political sit
uation, the news might have
caused an outburst of enthusiasm,
but the public was not moved to
an outburst of enthusiasm, but the
public was not moved to demon
stration. The admiralty has re-
ceived nothing beyond a brief bull
letin, which came by way of Hol-
land.
Act of Folly.
Commenting upon the sinking Of
the fleet, the Berlin Gazette says
as Germany might have been able
render of the warships.
Nevertheless, it continues, "it
was a handsome deed"
The NeUe Gazette says:
The officers and men who per-
formed this deed may be forgiven.
They acted in the spirit in which
they were trained.
Fears Result.
"On the other hand if their ac-
tion carries with it injurious re-
suits for Germany, it must be re-
gretted. for Germany is hardly in
a position to indulge in the luxury
of heroic poses, and the brief sat
isfaction of appearing before the
world in this. bengal illumination
may have to be paid for in cash"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-23
WE SIGN BUT
PROTEST. is
wall OF HUN
German Premier Says the
Nation Accepts Because
It Is Forced to.

Weimar, Sunday June 22.-(By
the Associated Press.) In an
nouncing the decision of the Ger
man government to sign the peace
terms before the national assembly
today, Premier Bauer said;
"At this hour of life and death,
under the menace of invasion, for
the last time I raise in free Ger
many a protest against this treaty
of violence and destruction. pro-
test against this mockery Of self
determination, this enslavement OF
the German people, this new men
ace to the peace of the world, un-
der the mask of a treaty of peace.
No signing can enfeeble this pro-
test which we raise and swear to.
This treaty does not lose its an
Initiating character by alterations
in detail and protesting against it
is useless and is at the risk Of a
new crisis within IS hours.
nave Out NEUUu AlUAus
"Our power of resistance is brok-
en- and there is no means of avert
ing this treaty. The treaty itself,
however, does give us a handle
which we can not allow % be
wrested from us, namely. the en-
tente's solemn promise of June l6,
that the treaty can be revised from
time to time and adapted to new
That is one of the few
words in the treaty breathing the
real spirit of peace"
Premier Bauer concluded by ex-
pressing his faith in the German
people and their final realization
foa better future. He said they
we're faced with years of labor for
the foreign account. but owed it to
their descendants to hold the coun-
try together.
Must Safeguard Liberty.
"They must safeguard our new
liberty" he said. There must be
a will to work and a discipline in
all ranks of society. There are TO
charms to secure a ma
tion. Even a world revolution can
not rid US of the malady from
which we are wearing away. Only
by a revolution of our own moral
can We succeed in
raising ourselves out of our night
into a better future"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-23
SPARK THAT SET
OFF WAR IGNITED
JUST 5 YEARS. AGO

Paris, June est was nearly
five years ago today that occurred
the incident which caused the great
est war of all time. On June Is,
1914, Archduke Francis Ferdinand
of Austria and his wife, the Ouch
ess of Hohenberg. were shot and in
stantly killed by a student named
Gavrilo PrinZip in Sarajevo, Bosnia
The murder of the archduke, who
was heir TO the Austro-Hungarlan
throne, was laid to plot by Ser1Ia
which wished to annex Bosnia, ana
following Serbia's failure to apoI-
ogiZe to Austria-Hungary. as de-
manded in a forty-eight hour uI-
timatum, the whole of Europe. ia
ton by nation, was plunged into
the war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-23
FIRST NEWS THAT
HUNS ACCEPT Is
GIVEN OUT BY A. P.

New York, June 23.-News of
Germany's unconditional accept
ance of the peace terms came to
Wall street by way of London
around 1:3O p. m, ten or twelve
minutes later than the Associated
Press flash from Paris.
The stock market hardened i'm
although with little show
of activity. Some important stocks
arose above the high prices of the
opening after their several re-ac-
tions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-23
The Weather

Mostly cloudy and unsettled this
afternoon and tonight; Tuesday
generally fair and warmer.
Temperature at a. m, II; high
est yesterday, 81; lowest last night,
II.
Velocity of wind at I a. m, 5
miles per hour.
Precipitation. .02 inch.
Relative humidity at p. m, as;
at S a. m, 90
Stage of water. 81, a fall of / IN
last IS hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER,
MeteornLoxist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-23
GERMANY UNIC0NDITI0NALLY ACCEPTS
TREATY TERMS; AGREES TO sign III
(BULLETIN).

(BULLETIN).
at
willingness Internationally
nounced by the French foreign office this afternoon.
formal the The
possibly take place Tuesday but likely Wednesday,
feared might delay the signing
said couchd such
ofv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-23

into contact anew with the nation
al assembly in order TO take the
grievous decision which is still re-
quired of it in such a manner as
it can only take in accordance with
democratic principles and with the
internal situation in Germany
Accept. Mr.. President. the as
surance of my distinguished con-
sideration.
CSigned "VON FIANIEL."
Allies Answer.
The following reply was sent,
after it's approval by the council
of the allied and associated pow
ers:
MIR. President: The allied and
associated governments beg to
communication of June %. After
full consideration of your request
they regret that it is not possible
to extend the time already granted
to your excellency to make known
your decision relative to the sig
nature or the treaty without any
reservation.
(Signed) "CLEMFNCEAU."
Protested Terms.
Paris, Sunday, June 22.-(By the
Associated Press )-The German
note to which the council of four
replied today by definitely rejecting
any suggestions for an alteration l 4
the treaty declared that the Ger
mans regard the terms of peace as
impracticable and that their sigma
ture is given under duress. Protests
we made against the clauses con-
corning reparations. the forfeiture
of colonies and others.
Asserting that the terms can not
be carried out and that the German
government can not be held re-
sponsible for what may occur, the
note concluded by saying that the
Germans will sign. with reserva-
tions relative to the turning over
of those alleged to be guilty OF
crimes and also the admission of
the guilt of Germany in causing the
war.
Must Accept or Reject
In replying, the council of four
said;
The allied and associated pow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-23
HUN PEACE ENVOY
ASSERTS HE WILL
NEVER SIGN PACT

Weimar. Sunday. June 22.-(By
the Associated Press) DR.. Haniel
Won Haimhausen, a member of the
German peace delegation, who was
asked to conduct peace arrange
ments at Versailles. has notified The
government he will not sign the al
lied terms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-23

ers have considered the note OF the
German delegation and in view of
the shortness of time remaining
feel it their duty to reply at once.
OF the time within which the Ger
man government must make IT'S
final decision as to the signature of
the treaty, less than "a hours re-
main. The allied and associated
governments have given fullest
consideration to all representations
hitherto made by the German gov
ernment with regard to the treaty
and have replied with complete
frankness. They have made such
concessions as they thought it were
just to make. The present note or
the German delegation presents no
new arguments or considerations
not already examined.
The council then declares the
time for discussion was past and
that the German representatives
must make a decision to sign and
accept the treaty as whole or TO
reject it.
Sought to Insert Clause.
The full text of the German note
shows that while two reservations
were made, the Germans asked for
the insertion into the treaty OF a
clause providing that within two
years that a document should be
admitted to the county of the league
of nations for reconsideration or
that portion Of the treaty which, as
the Germans phrased ii Impair the
rights to self determination of the
German people" Similar reconsld-
Grafton of that party whereby the
free economic development of Ger
many on a footing of equal rights
is denied" was also perpared for
in the suggested terms,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25

FOR SALE-Pumping. outfit. h. D engine, jack, pump and 10O0O gallon tank: no further use for same; city water. Telephone James Graham, 4S-2
 Norwich, Conn. R. F. D. No 4. apr1Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

An oyster produces 10000 eggs an- 1 nually: but of these only 400 of less reach maturity.
 A third hand has been provided by 1 a European inventor for watch. to enable it to be used as a compass by i the method of pointing the hour hand ] at the sun.
 1 A patent has been granted the in- ventor of collapsible pole for wire | less telegrap phy, made in the form of a bag that is raised by gas or com pressed air.
 | According to an English scientists estimate, the worlds total annual
 rainfall amounts to 29,347 cubic miles,
 of which less than one-fourth drains
 through rivers into the ocean. Experts have been conducting suc- I ceSSful experiments in the manufac- l ture of paper pulp from lalang grass, which grows profusely in Queenstown
 and is similar to the Spanish esparto. | Consul General Robert P. Skinner reports from London that the treas ury issued on order dated March 25 ] fixing the minimum price of silver 1 bullion in the United Kingdom to be 1 equivalent at the current rate of e1- change to 95 cents per standard ounce J2O llllt ltN ONlilS tiiC OiuVi OA LSp-
 ruary 20, fixing the maximum price
 at 41A pence per standard ounce. V. A Geringer, of Chicago, editor of the Bohemian Daly Svornost, and managing editor of other leading Bo- hemian papers, has been appointed trade commissioner to the Republic of Czecho- Slovallia He will study and lreport on industrial and economic conditions in that country as a basis
 for the development of close commer-
 ciai relations between the two coun-
 tries.
 | Plans are being made for the erec-
 tion and equipment of a larg nov
 ing picture city, corresponding. to those
 in California, in the vicinity of Ra-
 sunda. outside of Stockholm. The Swedish Biograph Htd.) has bought
 a site of about f10 acres that is suit
 able for. taking pictures; there is a
 large fir forest with a rocky area and also a fake. It is expecting that the
 acting will begin in 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25
The Auditorium.

One Of the best his seen this sea son al the Auditorium was produced Nesterday. It has everything in its la Vor that goes tO make up refined high class programme. DH~ning with q splendid overture by the orchestra. then screening Earl Williams. the populr NiraerIph star in five reel blue ribbon feature entitled \ Dipio- matic Mission, in which most thrill ing battle srene is filmed in the last reel A young American has gone to the Island of Platiua to save ulati- mum mines for th" British govern eut at the outbreak of the war. A German is foreman and he inciter the natives against tno American. Scr- eral hundred extras were used Iu making this picture and the many thrilling battle scueps were well stag ed The opening act on the vaudeville programme was Tqe Daily Bros. Then act is ea-.l iu a class by itself and the many real difficult te9ts also the finished work of these artists won them big applause. The second Hot Fred Newport 8 comedian who knows how fo uut over jokes was & hit with last nights audience. sidney Ware and Sidncv. in classy girl 1at Jl| three being yory clever musicians and singers. Their violin number The End of Perfect Day. was beautiful Yak ing ihe show altogether it is Way above the average and should draw a large attendance. The l4th episode Of The Master My terr Nih iIoudint the worlds greatest escape artist closes the show. The same lin vii he repeated today. with four shows or Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25
HUMCR OF THE DAY

Don't have any reds in America, take it?''
 Not many Over here we, expect people to be red, white and blue."- Louisville Courier Journal.
 "Oi come iron wan of the grandest ould families in Oireland, ma'am."
 'Really?"
 No, Riley .''-Boston Transcript.
 Willie Willis-What is war measure" pa?
 Papa Willis-Eight ounces to the pound around here, my son.-Judge.
 T want lower berth on the mid- night train to New York"
 ''No more lowers said the clerk.
 Then I'll take an upper"
 No more uppers.' Well, do what you can for me-"
 I'm doing it now. All can do is to sympathize with you.'-Washing- ton Star. "The old man is giving Bill liberal education" Yes, and Bill is certainly giving the old man an education in liberality.-- St. Louis Globe Democrat.
 T hope your little boy never tells a | lie
 T don't know I do know that at i times he tells lot of embarrassing | uths."-Detroit Free Press. Caller-This poem was written by a | lawyer. Has it any value? ss
 Editor (glancing through it)-About as much value as legal opinion writ i ten by a poet.-Cincinnati Times Star.
 Friend-The office boy was just confiding to me that he wanted to be boss some day.
 The Boss with a sigh)-Queer isn't it? I was just envying the of flee boy his job.-New Haven Regis ter.
 Name looks like freak in thai new skirt Yes, but it's perfectly beautiful 1 hobbie, my dear."-Dallas News. Mrs. Nuritch-Edith, what are you reading?
 II Daughter-Petrarch's poems, ma. Mrs. Nuritch-Edith, haven't warned you against the vulgar habi of shortening mems names? Say Petel Rareh.-Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25
NORWICH TOWN

Harry Northrop of Stouiu.ton is vis- iting bis aunt Mrs F. 4. skinner. of Scotland road. He has peeu in Texas for i1 months in the aero service. Three weeks ago ho returned, having received his discharge.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Eyuerse Of Har- land road received letter recently from Mir. Eyners,'s brother Garrnt J. Eyberse. written from Archangel Rus sia. under date of Feb. 9th. He writes:
 There are plenty of rumors about our going home. but 1 don't believe We will for a while as the fighting is hard di different fronts. The Botos are eiv- ing us h. and are getting plenty of ihe same medicine tn return One of our officers. a very fine man. was kill ed Jan. 24th We all regret his loss very much as he was one Of the best liked officers in our company We were under his command on this front when we first came out here last September. The weather is very nice here though extremely cold We never know just how cold it is though, as the RuSs,ys' thermometer is like everything e.-c they have-it either stands still or runs backwards. | guess it is just a+ well. because the mercury in one of our thermometers at home would get 70 low you wouldn't be able to find ii with pick and shovel, one of the few things we have become accustomed 10 is the Shackleton snow boot. They build them all about size l5. and then 10 fill them up we put on from three Co six pairs or socks They arc very warm, but learning 10 walk with them is an art acquired only by practice They have canvas tops coming ncarIy 10 tho knees and don't have much oi a heel. You never know when yor first start out just which direction yOI are going. They say Shacklcton used them on his trips exploring. No won der he never discovered anything, Nf arc not alone out here. as we have with us the much discussed comrade ot the night, the "cootie." There cannot be too much said about them. most o' which will never be printed. They deserve a great deal Of credit, as they have been in this war nearly five year. and have never once been discouraged They are even getting military, as when you make move towards then their outpost sends back word and i'm mediately they attack in some othel unexpected place. Believe me, Shcr man was right when he expressed hi! opinion about war, We received new. this morning that d boat had arrived from England with 300 bags of mai for us. so I am in hopes to receive m, share. The Statue of Liberty will sure ly look good to us if we ever do TO turn home. The least we can do is tc hope for the best.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25

The name of Constance TalmadEc. who is universally admired by screen patrons for her fascination, personal ity and C.arm of manner, will soar even higher into the milky way of film stars when the public views her per fcr'nancc In the role of Suzanne Ercoll in her latest Select picture, EXperi- mental Marriage. which is the feature attraction at the Breed theatre today and Saturday She is winsome, charming and beautiful and scores in this picture as one of the screens clev- crest comediennes. The story concerns the adventures of a young widow who, fearing to again bind herself down by a marriage contract and destroy her liberty and promising career as sui frase leader. marries a handsome youn: lawyer. only on the condition that they live as man and wife during the time elapsing between Friday night and Monday morning of each week. Many interesting complications devel- op from their novel married life. The picture is % corker and well worth sec ing.
 Billie Rhodes will also be seen in Uoop-T.a. a comedy drama of circus life with sensational touches. and ihe Pathe news will complete the bill for today and Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25

WHEN YOJ WANT to pu. your bus iness before the pubiic. there is no medium better than through the ad- vertising columns of The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25
TERMS CASH,
AUCTroNEEa.s NOTICE.

DANA r. MARTIN
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25
LOST AND FOUND


 LOST Monday. bunch of six keys. Finder leave aC thjs office. apr25d
 LosV~on Apri, 10th lost set of business book or the Mutual Hair eppG- Co.,. Griswold. Conn. The finder W.I receive SID from Hon. John II. Barnes OF from Jacob Nechsler. at Jewctt City. Conn. r. R. Harris.
 apr24d
 LOST-Monday rtent bill fold con iainlus $@N. between LanEs Dye Works land Peu1hs.ot Sr. Reward ir returned tu this office. apr24d -oe'ett ami Stanton HTc. Finder please notify F. IT, Chapman, l2 stanton Ave. and receive reward spr24d LOST Saturday night. d black and Wt.te English setter dog. no collar idrasgiug chain. Finder notify J. A. LrIhy. PluiuiielJ. dpr23d
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25
POETRY
LARKs IN FLANDERS.

In Flanders where the Earth was red A few short months ago, The crosses of the allies stand
 Like regiments arrow; There splendid in their scarlet silk,
 The poppies soon will spring And in the boundless blue above
 The larks will scar and sing. Straight up where glowing sapphire
 pavee
 Aworld that has no end, The joyous lafks on tireless wings
 Will caroling ascend. The pearly gates of Paradise Will be their shining goal, For every bird will bear aloft soldiers risen soul -Minna Irving.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25

HUNDREDS [. s. government jobs now open; men, women, IS or over, $1 $1000-S1,100 first year. Write imme- diately for list positions. Franklin Institute, Dept. S2-O.. Rochester. N. Y.
 aDr9W W FSM
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25

WANTED = District manager for Norwich and vicinity; good proposi- tion; previous experience unnecessary free school of instruction. Address Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance O., Accident and Health Dept, Sagi- naw, Mich Capital Sl,500, DOC.
 aur22TuE'
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25

This is one of those unusual sales and comprises the whole of a first class livery stable. These horses are all good young horses and have been used in the business from one to five years and anyone looking for good straight ali right horses will be sure to find some thing in this lot. The wagons are in good repair and, as you will see at the sale, some of the harness and robes are practically new and were never used
 c. k. MACFARLANE Auctioneer
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25
What Is Going On Tonight

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at the Auditorium.
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre. Vaudeville and Motion Pictures al Davis Theatre
 Marcosson Lecture at Slater Memo yial Hall.
 Norwich Stationary Engineers Asso' citation, No. s, meets in Bill Block: O. NJ. meets at Moose Home
 Gardner Lodge, No. 46, K. Of r. meets in Pythian Hall.
 Lodge Oscar. No, 90, W. O. of A. meets in Foresters Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25

with house. stock and tools between
 Willimantic and Baltic, near trolley Write giving particulars. George Kol- yek. 2G1 East list st., New York City apf24d
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25
TUESDAY. APRIL 29TH. 1919, at 10 o'clock a. m., rain CT shine, 22 Bank St., ~WiIiimsntic, Conn.,,
 in rear of Hooker House,
IJ--HORSES--15

One pair blacks. years old. weight 2500 lbs; one pair blacks. years old weight 2300 lbs: one pair bays. : years old, weight 2200 lbs: single horses from to 10 years old. and will weigh from 1000 to HOO lbs. each: bay pacer Charlie C., years old. trial in 2lS one-half in 1.01 and one-quarter in Fl seconds. has been handled less than | two months.
 Two good hacks. ] rubber tired car riages, , steel tired carriages. , sur reys, l three-seater, 1 democrat wagon | 4 delivery or market wagons, s single sleighs. two-seated sleighs 15 singlt harness, surrey harness, set fghl double harness. set hack harness, ;. robes of every description. both sum
 mer and winter, several have never
 Ebeen used, street blankets. stable blan- l kets. strip of bells. 6 dog. whips (neW
 il clipping machine and q thousand other articles not mentioned.
 TERMS CASH.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-25
WHEN SPRING IS ON THE HIGH.
 ROAM -.-A-

When Spring is on the highroad, I
 needs must join her train, To dance with her in the sunshine, and
 laugh with her through the rain, Run when her footsteps hasten, rest
 where she deigns to stay, Follow I must. through gold March
 dust, to where April melts in
 May.
 Spring, she may seem fickle, with her
 eyes of changeful blue, But her promises, though gossamer, are yet most wondrous true. Who follows where she leadeth, shall
 find. almost too soon His resting feet amid the sweet, lush, flower starred fields Of June David A. Robison, in the London Chronicle