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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
TIE
UP CHICAGO;
10000 OUT
Industrial Upheaval Is
Threatened as Restless
ness Seizes Workers.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 19.-Chicago
today appears to be confronted by
one of the most serious industrial
situations in its history because OF
labor strikes and lockouts. 1t is es-
timated that more than 10000 men
are idle, and the number appears to
be growing. Efforts of employers to
settle the disputes have thus rar
been unsatisfactory. In many Of the
disputes the only demand of the
men is for a closed shop. In other
instances they ask for increased
pay, and a 44-hour week with time
and a half for overtime. Several OF
the strikes were unauthorized by
the unions according to labor lead
ers. the men walking out in groups-
ResG,esSness SeiZeS Workers.
Labor leaders declare that mem
bers of the unions have been seized
by a spirit of restlessness and dis
satisfaction with the existing condi-
tions. They demand a change but in
some instances when asked to
formulate their terms they either
refuse or postpone a decision.
Employers accuse unions OF vto-
Iating the wage scales of joint trade
agreements and declare it is i'm
possible to deal with their men IN
der the conditions.
Strikes Now On.
Among the men now out on
strike are:
Building trades lockout, 100000.
International Harvester company
$4,000.
Stock yards packers. 10000.
Crane company, 1000.
Besides this $4,000 street car men
have voted to strike.
Mayor William Hale Thompson
believes that the unrest among
labor is due to the high cost of
living and he criticizes the national
for it's failure to take
drastic steps to curb food profiteers.
Fear City VIII be ParalyZed.
John J. Mitchell. president of the
Illinois Trust and Savings bank,
made a pubic statement declaring
that workmen are seized with
strike fever and that unless the
movement is Immediately curbed
industry in Chicago may be par
aIyzed in the near future. He de-
scribes the situation as exceeding
Iy grave" and asks public officials
and employers of labor to give the
Fear City VIII be ParalyZed. :.
Must be ReadiuStment.
Harry H Merrick. president of
the Chicago Association of Com
merce, said:
"UnqHestionably there must be an
adjustment of wages in balance
with the cost of living and the gen.
eraI prosperity. 1 believe this was
taking place rapidly and along nor
NAL lines within the minimum of
friction until a few weeks ago when
these strikes and walkouts occur
red in Chicago. 1 fear many work
men are being influenced by radical
agitators who have no sincere re-
gard for the real welfare of the
country. Our industrial machine
needs readjustment. These
strikes and lockouts are ruinous to
all interest and will result in the
machine being scrapped if the
Continued On Page Ten.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
GLAD WELCOME
GREETS PEACE
OVER BRITAIN
British Celebrating End
of War = Veteran
Troops in Parade.

London, July 19-Nineteen thou
sand soldiers-picked men from
famous combat divisions of the
world war-marched through Lon
don's streets today in celebration
Of the return of peace. The line
of parade was more than six miles
in length.
King George, with other members
Of the royal family, army and navy
officers, and leaders of both houses
of parliament, stood on the steps
of the Victoria Memorial, in front
of Buckingham palace to receive
the salutes of the warriors.
Marchers Get Great Welcome.
A magnificent reception was
given the marching hosts. The
streets were bright with allied
colors. Eager spectators iammed
every place of vantage, even the
roofs being black with cheering
thousands Many camped on the
streets all night to hold places from
which the parade could be witness
ed. Huge grandstands accomodat-
ing thousands were erected for de-
modified soldiers. an effort being
made to arrange that every soldier
home on leave from France should
see the procession. Among those
who witnessed the parade from
these stands were four Thousand
widows, mothers and children of
officers and men killed during the
war.
Americans Lead.
In the line of march the contin-
gents were arranged in alphabetical
order. the Americans leading the
parade The Americans. led by
General John J. Pershing. marched
in three battalions of 33 officers
and LOO men ach Belgium had
in line 440 officers and men. led
by General Gillian; France was
represented by 800 men and Italy
by s35. These were five officers
and so men for each of the other
allied nations.
Merry Making Follows.
Following the parade. London,
which enjoyed a special business
holiday, gave itself up to merry
making. For dancing, the most ia
vored way of celebrating, the au-
thorities provided four huge areas
on Hyde Green and Regents park.
old time country dances being fea-
lures of the program.
Tonight. there will blaze from
highland mountain tops the fare
OF fires kindled in honor OF the re-
turn OF peace. In Dover there
also will be grand illumination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
VANGUARDOF
200 SIMPSON
NAYTO WEST
Mighty Craft, Typifying
Nations Naval Prov
ess Sail Amid Cheers.

Old Point Comfort, Va, July 10
The vanguard of the Pacific feet
sailed from its anchorage here at
$3.50 O'Clock this morning bound
for the western coast via the Pan
ANA canal. No unusual ceremon-
les marked the departure of the
six super-dreadnaughts and 80 de-
..stroyers, and tenders which are
HSading the way for the 200 naval
craAt now assigned to Pacific
waters.
The beginning of the voyage
marks an epoch in American naval
history. For the first time the feet
has been divided, with exactly half
of its power assigned to guard the
western seaboard For the first
time in its history the strategic
value of the canal is to be fully
tested when Admiral Hugh Rodman
moves his armada through to Pa
cif1c waters. And for the first time
Americans of the far west are to
see with their own eyes the full
pomp and power of the navy that
has been their pride for years.
Lays Silent Through Night.
Through the night the great feet
lay blinking and winking it's count
less messages across the silent
roadstead.
Daybreak brought a colorfuI sun
rise poking long crimson fingers
Of light past the capes to wake the
ships for the eyentfuI hour.
Admiral Rodman had set $50
o'clock for the sailing hour. He
al Taff
stragglers,' his captains were told
v 18th characteristic force. The first
sunbeams saw barges, gigs and mo-
tors bearing sailors hurrying on
last minute errands The road
stead was busy with them. Below
decks stokers toiled and black
smoke clouds rose over the fleet.
All Made Ready for Start.
Gradually the stir died away.
EOat after boat was hoisted drip
ping to its chalks on deck. Jackies
hastened to their tasks of lashing
and making all ship-shape aboard
for the voyage. The white jackets
of officers and men stood out plain
ly against the grim grey war paint
Ashore little groups of wet-eyed
women, sailors wives or sweet
hearts crowded docks, cheering and
waving.
At s O'Clock the bugles called
softly from the fleet. The hurrying
white figures on each wide deck
were suddenly still. It was "col-
ors" and as the strains OF the dis
tant bands rose and fell on the
breeze. af1oat and ashore, men in
the white of the navy or in army
khaki. stood rigidly at attention
facing the bright flags flung from
every staff in the grey feet.
In a moment, all was hurry
again.
Slip Out to Sea.
Promptly at $50 a destroyer
stole slowly out from its place in
line behind the battleships. A dou
BILE string of signal flags on the
New Mexico. where Admiral Rob
mans four-starred flag tapped laz-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
PRESIDENT is
PLEASED WITH
REPUBS.' STAND
Grati6ed By Attitude
Shown at White House
Conferences.

Washington, July 19.-President
Wilson's advisers said today he
was highly pleased with the atti-
tude of Republican senators with
whom he has conferred on the
peace treaty and the League OF
Nations covenant. He also was
said to feel that the conferences
at the White house had cleared up
many doubtful points in the minds
Of the senators he had seen.
The president had 10 appoint
ments today, but expected to see
more Republican senator's Monday
and in the days following. He has
conferred with seven senator's
since sending out his invitations
to them to come to the White house
and hopes to see practically all of
them before starting on his tour
of the country.
Busy With Work.
Mr.. Wilson devoted most of his
time today to executive work. con-
sidering among other things the
sundry civil bill with its increas-
ed appropriations for the rehabili-
tation and education OF wounded
service men, inserted by congress
after his veto of the original meas
ure.
The president was also consid-
ering a short trip down the Poto-
mac on the Mayfower over Sun
day, but because OF the inclement
weather it was doubtful whether
he would leave Washington. 1t was
said that but for the necessity of
remaining here to confer with SEN
ators, the president would have
gone to Hampton Roads to review
the Pacific feet before its depart
ure.
Senate on Recess.
Washington. July l9.-There was
a recess today in senate debate on
the peace treaty as well as in its
consideration by the foreign rela-
tions committee.
At two meetings yesterday the
committee made a little progress
in the preliminary reading of the
treaty text, but gave up hope of
the task this week and
adjourned until Monday. The SEN
ate also adjourned over today, but
many senators were at work on
to be made during de-
bate next week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
KONENKAMP, HEAD
OF TELEGRAPHERS
RESIGNS HIS POST

Chicago. July l9.-J. Konenlamp
resigned today as president OF the
Commercial Telegraphers' Union OF
America. In his letter to the
executive board, rendering his res
ignation. Mr.. Konenkamp said:
MY reasons for this action are
purely personal and my chief re-
greet will be to sever the harmon
ious and at all times cordial rela-
tions with my fellow officers"
Mr.. Konenkamp said that the
next convention of the telegraphera
is scheduled for October but might
be advanced to August. His res
ignation may not be acted on until
that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
COMPANY INCORPORATES.

Springfield, III, July IS. = The
Tracy Motor corporation Of Gen
eseo incorporated today, to deal in
automobiles and conduct a repair
station. with capital stock of S25.-
900. The incorporators are Glenn
K. Tracy, Richey Dean and Cor
nelius F. Moberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
SLAVS HELD IN
GERMANY NOW
ALLIED BURDEN
Disposition of War Pris-
oners Proves Puzzle to
Peace Council.

Paris, Friday, July 1S.-(By the
Associated Press).-The supreme
council of the peace council today
! discussed the disposition of 100000
| Russian prisoners of war who are
still in Germany. These prisoners
were held by Germany at the re-
quest of the allies after the arni-
stice and have been fed at the ex-
pense Of the entente powers.
AS many Of them are badly in
! fected with bOlsheVism, Poland
and other countries, through which
they would go on their way back to
Russia. have objected to giving
them passage for fear of bolsheVik
propaganda. Moreover, it is held
they would be either forced into
the bolshevik army or killed if sent
home. The expense of maintaining
them in Germany, however, is be-
coming burdensome. The council
/ today was unable to reach a deci-
sion with further information con-
cerning the military phases of the
situation and referred the question
to its military advisers for a re-
port
! ETUICeBb Against NIGCAos
The council received a protest
! from the sheik of Aidin, Asia Minor,
concerning atrocities which the
| Creeks are alleged to have commit
ted upon Turks in the neighbor-
hood of that city when they landed
there. 1t was decided to send a
mission OF military officers to in
Nestigate the charge. The Ameri-
can delegation will cable TO -WHsfT--
| ington for Instructions before an
nounciug whether it will send rep
resentatives with the mission.
The council has taken no action
concerning the punishment of the
former emperor of Germany and
has not even considered the report
from the commission on RESPONSE
bility, which does not favor allow
lug Field Marshal Won Hindenburg,
or anybody else to be substituted
for the former monarch.
The council appears to be firm in
the conviction that William Hohen-
zCllern must be punished as it
would be impossible to secure the
punishment of military, naval and
civil officials in Germany who are
che rged with atrocities if the for
ner emperor is exempted.
Allenby Put in Charge.
The councils appointment of
General A. H. H. Allenby of the
British army to the duty of adjust
ing differences between the Greek
and Italian forces in Asia Minor, is
regarded as the best means of dis
posing of friction there, because it
is believed that the Turks will be
impressed by the united action of
the allies. Ii is hoped that the
Turks will cease hostilities when
they realize that the Italians and
Greeks are not in charge Of the oc-
cupation of Asia Minor.
Occupation Problem Up.
The problem of the force of oc-
cupation in the Rhineland province
arising from the withdrawal of a
majority of the British and Ameri-
can troops was also considered by
the council today. All that remains
to be decided upon is the exact
Number of effectives and the pro-
portion of the forces of occupation
TO be provided by each OF the al
lies. General Foch's plan may
serve as a basis for the settlement
Of this question.
GTRJ AVJATOR EHIFn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
ACTORS JOIN A,F, OF l.

New York, July 19.-The Actors
Equity association, including many
widely known state stars. obtained
a charter from the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. Francis Wilson
was elected president of the organ
iZafiou
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
FAIR WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, July 19.-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday. issued by the weather bu-
reau today are: Upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valleys: Cen
orally fair. moderate or normal
temperature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
LATE BULLETINS

Paris, July l9.-The Ameri-
can government, II is UNDER
stood here. is arranging with
neutral governments for their
cOnsulS to clear American
ships at German ports until the
United States senate acts upon
the peace treaty.
Washington, July 19-The
s613,O00. 900 sundry civil apprO-
prlatiOn bill, revised by con-
gress to meet his objections,
was signed today by President
Wilson.
NOgaleS. Arizona, July I9.--
Twenty-seVen were killed dur
ing a tight Thursday morning
between bandits and the garri-
son at POtam. Sonora, 475 kilO-
meters south OF here on the
southern Pacific de Mexico rail-
road. according to American
and British passengers who ar
rived here today.
Bellefonte, Pa, July 19.-
Lieutenant Charles LambOrn,
33. an aerial mail carrier, fly-
ing from this city to Cleveland,
was killed this afternoon, when
his machine fell 5000 feet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
EDUCATION IN FREEDOM.

Washington, July 19.-An elab-
crate campaign of education has
been undertaken by the govern
ment of Ecuador to impress on the
newly freed poems the responsible
tiles that go with freedom, it was
announced today by DIR. Rafael d.
Elizalde, Ecuadorean minister.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
GIVEN NEW COMMANDs.

Washington. July 19 9-Lieuten-
ant General Hunter Liggett and
Major General Joseph T. Dickman
have been ordered to assume COM
mand OF the western and southern
departments, respectively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
The Weather

Fair tonight and probably Sun
day, not much change in tempera-
ture. Highest yesterday. SO. Low
est last night, Sc.
Velocity of wind at Z g. m. S
miles per hour
Precipitation, none.
IN m On m "a m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19

Stage Of water 6.6, a tall OF ? in
last "a hours.
J. M sHERIER, Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19
MRxICANS KILL AMERICAN.

Washington. July 19.-Peter Ca
troll. an American citizen, was mur-
dered by Mexican bandits July Z
in the state of San Luiz Potosi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19

GIRL AVIATOR KILLED.
Paris. July baroness De
LaRoche, French av1atrice, was
killed in an airplane accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19

Continued on Page A.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-19

Promptly at $50 a destroyer
stole slowly out from its place in
line behind the battleships. A dou-
BILE string of signal flags on the
New Mexico. where Admiral Rob
mans four-starred flag tapped laz-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-21

New Gork.-No particular cotton
news; bankers predict still lower cX
change rates; cotton has had all the
bad outside news coming to II and
should be purchased on recessions for
moderate profits. -Cleve. TO Cotter a
Turner.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-21
british TRADERS ARE
ANXIOUS OVER EXCHANGE

LONDON, Nov. 21.-The condition of
American exchange Is causing anxiety
in trade circles, as the prevailing rates
mean n tremendous premium has to be
paid by British buyers for goods pur-
chased in the United states. The rate
this morning was called at SA0b, on
easier money market In New York. but
opinion In Lombard street Is that there
Is no backbone In the market, while the
recent uneasiness by the constant de-
clining tendency has been accentuated
by the nOnratlflcation OF the peace
treaty. The rate, according to opinion
here. IL likely TO be unstable until the
treaty question is settled and official
action is taken regarding the granting
of credits.
The lower exchange rate also Is n con-
%tributory cause TO the high prices real
lied for arrivals OF silver, while on the
other hand. America Spain and other
countries, in view OF the adverse ex-
change. are taking offerings Of gold in
the open market at 1903 shilllngs per
ounce, or Fl per cent over the mint
prices.
The money market is gradually tight
ening, daily loans, which are badly
wanted, commanding 8 per cent, with
the Bank Of England So per cent on
weekly loans; the Joint stock banks are
not lending freely In the market because
OF the huge trade demands by customers
nor expanding business, and the financ-
ing of the large number OF cotton bills
now arriving.
Market opinion Is, that the year will
pass without q high bank rate, but that
money win be scarce.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-21
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2l.-The cotton
market opened Il a decline Of five tc
Y points in response 10 poor cables
and disappointment that yesterday
conference had failed to settle the coal
strike. There were slight rallies rigat
after the call on the firm opening OF
The stock market and steadier tone OF
foreign exchange, but prices weakened
again quickly under heavy liquidation
oy houses with Western and Southern
connections. January sold off TO 34.1bc
and March to 32.3Se, or 20 to % points
net lower. The census report showing
Z ,hI1 ,S26 bales ginned TO Nov "A was
about as expected.
The market turned firmer later on
rumors Of favorable developments in
the coal situation, the firmer stock
market covering and renewed bull sup
port, January sold up from S4.l5c TO
S5.10c and March from 80. SOC TO 3S.25c,
or about rs points net higher, after
which trading was less active with the
market showing reactions OF a few
points during the early afternoon.
Futures closed easy At a decline OF 60
to IS points,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-21
NEW E T

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2i.-Somewhat
heavier ginnings than expected this last
period caused a selling movement in
cotton today, which carried prices off
40 to "a points in the first half hour
Of trading, Ginnings for the period be-
tween Nov, l and Nov, IA amounted to
| 1903, $50 bales, against 929, 26l during
tn same period last year.
The advanced persisted until II
amounted to q TO as points, but at /
O'Clock the market was about a dollar
a bale off from the top under lAs
favorable reports concerning coal strike
negotiations.
The decline continued until it amount
ed to So to 65 points, when heavy buving
was met, which was induced by rumors
that the coal strike would be settled be-
fore the day was over, Toward DOT
the market stood 81 to 81 points higher
than yesterdays final quotations.
Spots closed quiet at declined Of ~
points, ordinary. 1926; good ordinary,
1925; low middiing. $3.50; middling,
1926; good middling, 1880. Sales on
the spot, 80; to arrive, 900.
Futures closed steady at decline Of
40 to 7S points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-21
THEATRICAL PEOPLE
DAZED AT WHAT
) NU-VTM DID FOR THEM

There has been a lot of talk by the.
doctors throughout the country. as well
as Congress and a few State iegisla-
lures, regarding the Flu, while only a
few isolated cases have shown up over
the country, but nothing alarming, and
$40 one can predict with any
That 1t will return. Don't be scared
into buying medicine on account of the
Flu, but If you have that tired indo-
lent feeling. you would find Nu-Vim
would suit your case excellently as u
regulator, as 1t cleanses the system
and purifies the blood, tones up and
strengthens mankind. Nu-Vim was
tried and proven during the worst time
of the Flu's existence in Philadelphia
than any other medicine to relieve Flu
sufferers. We herewith give o a
statement from a Mr.. Jerimiah Mars,
of GIG Fernon St, Philadelphia, who
went to Jacob Bros. Drug Store to get
a bottle Of Nu-Vim, and said that he
had lost five sisters in one week and
all lay a corpse at one time, and said
that five doses OF Nu-Vim saved him
and histRife from the same, fate, and
believes that IF his sisters had taken
Nu-Vim all would be alive today. This
is the best proof that no medicine yet
has shown superior benefits to- Nu-Vim
patients. To be on the safe side, as
there are only two things sure in life.
death and taxation, it would be a good
the Flu. Even though the Flu does
not return, YOU will be greatly benefited
anyway, The druggists OF our country
are convinced that Nu- VIM is the most
practical tonic today, and after you
have used one bottle of Nu-vim, you
are free from colds. Don't overlook
the bowel and liver tablets that come
with Ni1- Vim .Thny aara ont nf tha
ordinary, and will do you worlds OF
good. Read what others say about this
wonderful tonic. Now on sale at War
nock's Drug Store, Gayoso Hotel, and
Warnock- Baker Drug Co., Bellevue and
Linden, Memphis. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-21
FROM WALL STREET
Leading Issues From One to
Three Points Better in Early
Trading Session.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2l.-Leadiug issues
were 70 three points higher at the
opening Of today's stock market, yes
terdays late rallies being generally ex.
tended, Motor and ~shippings featured
the advance, closely followed by oils,
independent steels and equipments. High
priced %speCialties were represented by
Industrial Alcohol and Columbia Gas
II Electric was unusually active at a
gain Of almost 3 points, sugar shares
were In better demand and textiles
strengthened. Realizing for profits
caused moderate reveIses within the
first half hour.
General Motors. Crucihle Steel and
Mexican Petroleum forfeited one-third
to one-half Of their gains during the
dun midsession, probably on realizing
for profit In other quarters, especially
among equipments and s%hippings, gains
Of the forenoon were materially III
creased.
The closing was irregular. Sales APP
prONinNafad I 1OO OOO gbarAg
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-21
NEGRO OWNER OF STILL
ARRESTED NEAR SC00BA

SCoOBA, Miss, Nov. 81. tSpl.)-
Revenue agents on Thursday found a
negro by the name of Hare operating
a stin west of town two miles, and as
a result he is spending his time in
jail at this place, Two barrels of
mash n two quarts of whisky were
taken in charge by the agents. The
negro will be taken to the Meridian
jail, where he will be held until his
trial.