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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
R,R. KEY MEN
WILL UPHOLD
WIRE STRIKE.
Rail Operators to Quit
Handling Messages
Nation Tieup Grows

St Louis, No., June 12-An
order directing members Of the
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
to discontinue handling business
of the Western Union and Pos
tai Telegraph companies
er 6 a. m. Saturday, June IA,
was issued here today by E. j.
ManiOn, president of the Rail-
road Telegraphers. The order
affects $4,000 railroad operators
and 10000 railroad offices, &C
cOrding to officials of the Or
ganiZatiOn.
Chicago, June I'm the face of
statements by officials OF the Com
mercial Telegraph companies that
the nationwide strike of operators
had failed, S. J. Konenkamp, inter
national president of the CONNER
cial Telegraphers' union of Amer
lea, announced that assurance had
been received that the New York
broker operators, some $500 strong,
would join the strike.
The announcement followed long
distance telephone conversations
with union representatives in New
York and Atlantic City, N. J., where
the American Federation OF Labor
is in convention. Just when the
broker operators will join the
strike is not stated.
$4,000 Now Out
To-day there are fully $4,000 tele-
graph company workers on strike
throughout the country. The strike
has hardly started. The best re-
suits are being obtained in the
south, the southwest" stated Mr..
Konenkamp, land the west.
"In Arizona the tieup is growing.
Today conferences are being held
with the governor of Arizona, by
business men who are anxious to
secure a settlement.
100000 to Join Monday.
"On Monday the Electrical work
ers will join the strikers, adding a
total of more than one hundred
thousand to the striking forces. We
are out to win and we will win"
His statement was followed
shortly by a bulletin issued at the
headquarters of the Association of
Western Union employees by the
deputy vice president, Edward
Wach.
Morning reports" the bulletin
said, indicate that yesterdays
conditions throughout the country
remain unchanged. A large per-
centage of the striking Postal Tele-
graph employees now realize that
they were indiscreetly misled."
The association represents a
small per cent of the Western Union
employees.
All Messengers Strike.
Western Union officials here reit-
Grated that only very small num-
Der of their operators throughout
the country had joined the strike
Officials of the Postal Telegraph
company here, which was badly hit
by the strike yesterday, said that a
large proportion of their operators
returned to work this morning
This brought a sharp denial from
union officials.
Practically all messengers of the
two companies here remained on
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
NOW PLAN ARMY OF 100000.

Washington, June 12.-Further
reduction in the size of the army
has been tentatively agreed upon
by the house in deciding to base
appropriations for pay and main
tenance of an army of 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
WILL RECRUIT ARMY IN o. s.

Chicago, June 1.-THE Lithuan-
ian nation has voted to recruit an
army in the United States to main
tain Lithuanian independence if the
United States government will
sanction It
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
$4,000 MEN BACK lime.

Paris, June 12.-General Perish
ing has advised that he proposes
to transport 375,000 men home dur
ing June, breaking all previous
troop movement records
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

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The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
RENT BOARD
BEFORE WILSON
President May Name Body
To Investigate Excessive
Rentals Here.

The appointment by the President
of three commissioners TO adjust
rental dificulties between landlord
and tenant and prevent profiteering
may be looked for at any moment.
according to reliable information.
There are several hundred names Of
residents and non-residents before the
President from which to make the
selections.
The report was current at the
Capitol yesterday that certain local
real estate operators are secretly
bringing pressure TO bear on. the
White House for the appointment Of
their friends to at least two OF the
rent commissionerships.
such appointments would defeat
the very purpose of the commission
at the beginning" a Congressman
said hast night. THE President
should see that the people-the ten
ants-are fairly represented on the
board. The men selected should be
open minded, fair and square and
capable of handling the vexed situa-
ton equitably for both sides. No man
who is directly or indirectly interested
in the real estate business should be
considered for q moment"
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
firm SUES U. S.
MILLION
Charge Alien Property Gus
todian Illegally Sold
Their Property.

Accusing John Burke. Treasurer of
the United States. and Francis p. Gar
van, alien property custodian. of error
in confiscatinS approximately 100000.
ErnestO A. Bunge and J. Born,
co-partners. yesterday brought suit
against the former. asking that the
sum involved be returned to them
Ernesto A Bunge sets forth in the
bill that he Is a citizen of Argentine
Republic and that J. Born Is a subject
of Belgium, and that the only other
member OF the firm ever associated
with them was also a citizen of the
Argentine Republic. and that their
money was taken over by the alien
property custodian without authority,
inasmuch as they claim they did not
violate the provisions OF section 3 Of
the act Of Congress approved October
5. 1917, relative to enemy aliens.
They state in their bill that S542, 400
was taken from them at the offices of
MacLaren & Gentles. Inc, New York
City. and that 2s4 cases of tin plate
was sold without their consent for
A motion is also filed for the plain
tiffs through Attorneys Carlin & Car
lin. Of this city. asking for an imme-
diate hearing of the case.
The United States District Attorney
has filed an answer to the suit for
John Burke and Francis p. Garvan.
admitting some allegations but calling
for strict proof in others.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12

for the plant in motor truck. A
party of strikers stopped the truck at
a bridge near the plant.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
Navy Yard News

W. II. Coulter has returned to work
in the boiler shop after two months
illness.
Harry Cromwell, sailmaker in the
gunners' work shop, is taking a few
days leave to celebrate his fourteenth
wedding anniversary.
+. F. Roberts, of the torpedo shop.
came into possession of fourteen bar
rels of sugar and has announced that
he will give two pounds to each of his
shopmates Wednesday morning if they
apply to him before Il O'Clock.
L. A. Ferguson. of the jig and gauge
room, is working in the old pattern
shop for a few days. relieving A. A.
Provost. who is on a hunting trip in
Virginia.
NJ. L. Bartlett. of the torpedo tube
shop, has returned to work after three
days illness.
l. Woltz has returned from lower
Virginia with plenty Of rabbits and
birds.
Three boilermakers' names were
added to the roster of the boiler shop
this week
Ben Crage. sailmaker. of the gun
ners' work shop. is Spending a few
days at home making ready for the
winter.
Joe Collins, electrician in the elec-
trio power plant, is spending a week
at Colonial Beach repairing his cot
tage for next summer.
Joe Birch is visiting at his old home
in Cherrydale, Va.
L. T. Williams. of the torpedo tube
shop. is spending a thirty-day vaca-
ton in Texas.
A large number of boilermakers will
attend the boilermakers' dance given
in Alexandria.
r. T. Brown. of the breach mechan-
ism shop. is enjoying a weeks vaca-
ton in Philadelphia
Lewis Cline, of tho miscellaneous
shop. has returned to work after four
days in Baltimore on a shopping ex-
pedition.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
CHARGE ITALIAN WITH
LARCENY OF S2,400

Larceny after trust was the charge
faced by Peter Prophet. an Italian.
residing at Gil G street northwest, in
police court yesterday. His sister-in-
law, Mrs. Antonina Terese. 1904 Sixth
street northwest. told Judge McMahon
What Prophet induced her to turn over
to him for safe keeping the savings
OF herself and husband, amounting to
ESQ
when you need money" she said
Prophet told her. "call on me for the
sum needed and I will give you my
check for the amount"
In this manner she obtained from
Prophet about 800. when he declined
TO give her any more, informing her
the money was all gone. she declared
she charged lie warned her that if
she told anybody of the transaction
lie would deny she had ever placed
any money in his keeping. She kept
Quiet for a while and then reported
the matter to the authorities and
Prophet was arrested.
Judge Mcmahon sent the case on
to the grand jury. fixing the bond at
300 Prophet put up the amount in
liberty bonds.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
GOVERNMENT
PRINTING
OFFICE
NEWS

. The G. P. o. knights Of the Green
Cloth" in the big Elks' tournament
are now pinnirs their hopes on the
little dark horse" Frank (Shorty)
Colwell, who gave a wonderful exhi-
bition with the tipped stick and came
out a winner in his first start in Class
c Monday night. The favorites who
went down in defeat were George
Van Den Berg, Class A; william G.
Jones, Class c; and DIR. Harry
Berrang, Glass d. Fred. Whitehead
has not made his first start as yet,
and jake Dwight was a stable entry
with DR.. Berrans, and the stable
started the doctor. so Jakic is not
eligible.
Secretary Harry ZeiSicr announces
meeting of the Proofroom Relief
Association. to be held tonight at
HIS In the proof section.
Government Printing Office branch
of Federal Clerks Union, No. , will
hold a meeting tonight at s o'clock
in the union headquarters, 1923 New
York avenue. President William J.
Hendricks urges all members to
attend.
Hugh C. Trey. son Of Charles Trey,
of the monotype section, is con-
valescing at his home. 1877 B street
northeast after an operation for
appendicitis in Sibley Hospital last
week.
Chris Hansen is slowly improving
in George Washington Hospital after
having his right arm removed to
avoid blood poisoning.
Walter Evans, Of the linotype sec
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
JERSEY LAWMAKERS
PLAN ORGANIZATION

Trenton. y. J.. Nov. n.-Republicans
elected to the House and Senate of the
New Jersey Legislature lest Tuesday
are gathered at the State House to-
Nay TO arrange for organization.
At the Republican Senator'S con-
ference il was indicated Senator
Clarence (. Case of Somerset County
would he elected to be president of the
Senate and that Senator Collins b.
Allen OF Salem County would be much
supported to become the Republican
floor lCaer.
There are four candidates in the
House for $peaker-AssembIym pa-
vid Young. of Morris County: En-
nor Roberts. of Burlington; Horace
NJ FODDER. of Gloucester. and Henry
.. G. IIarshfield of Passafc.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12

uon. has purchased a new home 6at
iN shepherd street rerthwest.
Niles Higgins. Of the sanitary sec
ton. who has been suffering with an
ulcer on the corner of his right eye.
Is Improving. and hopes are enter
tanned that the sight Of the eye VIII
not be sacrificed.
Samuel Morris. OF the hand section
annex. u visiting at his old home In
Albany IN Y.
Freshmen Charles II. Philbrick is
detailed to the Library branch.
William r. Skelton has been trans
ferred from the press division to the
ONCE Of the superintendent sof docu-
Inents.
Dennis Manson has returned to the
electrical section after a visit to his
old home In Kittefy. Me.
Assistant Foreman William Kirwin
has returned TO the stores division
after hunting trip near his home
in New York State.
Miss Martha F'eehan. Of the proof
section. is spending three weeks in
New York City.
y 49, 1onhb bds ISLdthco w S''S
electrotype foundry after visit with
relatives in Philadelphia.
Columbia typographical Union viii
hold a referendum today on PROPOSE
tions to sell its temple and to re-
duce local dues.
Leon ". Leach Is at work in the
linotype section after a month with
relatives at his old home in Unadilla.
N. Y.
Miss Elsie f. Perkins has accepted
an appointment in the keyboard room
after two years sojourn in south
ern California and Chicago.
Levi Patterson and Frank Sherman
have been on the sick list in the hand
section several days.
GREGORY Busnick has returned to the
electric section after several days ILL
ness.
Pressmen Thomas Martin, Edgar g.
Whitman and Arthur S. Thomas are
on the sick list in the day press
room.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
VETS WIN, DRYS ASK
OHIO VOTE RECOUNT

Columbus. Ohio. Nov. u.-CompIete
official returns from all counties of
the State today showed the vets de-
feateC OhiO's ratification of the ma
tiOTal prohibition amendment by SO
votes Official canvass Of the returns
will be made in the Secretary of
states Office.
Dry.s were hopeful that errors in
theiT favor may be uncovered. They
have already filed petitions for a re-
lcount.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
Arrest Five Following
New Jersey Labor Clash

{ Someryille. n. J.. NOV. l1.-violence
again MARKED the strike of 1000 un-
skilled workers at the III. W, Johns
Manviile plant at Manyille, near here.
today. &c. -
George =. Potten, of the county
prosecutors Office ives badly cut. sew
eraI strikers were mauled and guards
bruised and beaten in d clash between
armed guards and strikers near the
plant. Five strikers. incluging their
leader. were arrested
The fight occurred when Sheriff Bro
kaw. accompanied by Potten and
about twenty armed guards. started
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
Rules Against Strikers.

Altoona. Pa. Nov. II. - Striking
railway shopmen in this district had
no grounds for their walkout. AS
sistant Director De Guire, of the
Federal Railroad Administration.
ruled today. De Guire upheld the
convention of railroad officials
throughout.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
FOUR DIE IN CLASH
OF DELAWARE BOATS

Z Philadelphia. Nov. li.-Four men
were killed. three others injured. and
several persons thrown into the Della
ware river today when the Reading
Railway ferry Atlantic City was
rammed by the railway tug Caspian
The ferry was carrying workers
from the Jersey side to their jobs
In Philadelphia
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
Paris Stores Closed.

Paris.~Noy- 1.-THE three biggest
departm"H stores Of Paris are vir-
tually shut down today as result
Of strike of their employees. Those
of the Louvre went out in sympathy
with the employees of the Bon
Msrche and the Galleries Lafayette,
bringing the total of strikers up to
= 900
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12

preme Court yesterday. Mrs. Bran
lett gives her Jeweiry 90 her niecsi
Minnie Boylsn. Mr.. Bramlett
named executor. The will is date
July IL. 1913.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-12
Husband Principal Beaesei.,y.

Her husband, J. Minis Bramlett. IL
made the principal benefciery in
the will Of Annie Florence Bramlett.
filed for probate in the District Su-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

FIRST CLASS shipping clerk; not over 45 years of age, possessing some execu- tive ability; must be thor oughly acquainted with city and contiguous terri ritory and able to become superintendent of large manufacturing plant; ap- plicant for interview should state age, present occupation and be able to furnish highest references; the man qualifying is as- sured a very bright future :; replies strictly confiden- tial. Address H-90, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03
MERCHANDISE,
ARTICLES FOR SALE
U. S. ARMY GOODS FOR SALE.

| U. s. ARMY GOODS FOR SALE. 1 U, s. army steel ranges, regulation N, l made on strictly government specifics lions. S-eye, 8 inches wide, 52 inche iong, 8 inches high, large bake ovel warming closet, ornamental back, watt l'ack ready to connect with tank: wort l s200 new; good condition. $67.50. U. $. army galvanized hot water tank ;2-gallon capacity, $2495. U. S. army regulation shoes, genuir . s. army shoes, brand new: fines iuality; wonderful shoe for sS.35. U. s. army heaters, improved Kin Zee Air Blast, 4 inches high, s22 50. II. s. army heaters, Magic, 46 incht l aigh; good condition; order today, s25.o U. s. army heaters, Lone Star" N, , 36 inckes high, 16 inches inside. s16.5 U. $. arny heaters, Cole Blast" N, 5-E, nickel trimmed; a. splendid stov, s1S.50
 G. & army olive drab wool blankets 'enoyated and repaired, $6.95. [. $. army gray wool blankets. ,foiee lot, practically new, s6.s5.
 II. s. army rubber arctics, good coadi ton, s2.95.
 U. S. army raincoats. used. but i ;erviceable condition, $S.4j.
 .. s. army ponchos, used, but good con dtion, $3i5.
 
 for cold and wet weather also for fish ing, hunting, general wear; good heav canvas, pair 65c.
 U. S. army wool overcoats, velvet col lar; seen only slight service and in ex cellent condition, $1395.
 Y. $. army sheep-lined coats, new 3 inches long; beautifully finished: a fin coat for real comfort; mole skin col lar s2S.
 L. $. army blue wool o1ercoa ts. linec to waistline; clean and in good condi tion, S7.50.
 U. $. army wool underwear: very de sirable; used, but in good condition; pc garment, s1.35.
 |. s. army steel double-deck cots; goo, condition, $9.00.
 U. s. army Mcclellan saddles; new spe cial lot, s32.95.
 U. g ,. ts leather saSdlebags. s4.e5. Y $. leather open brides, $375
 U. S. army haversa cks; seen service but good condition; excellent for hunting fishing, camping, school bags etc., 45, and 75c grades.
 [. s. army brass shells, inch and '.
 nm; a beautiful souvenir of wa: sor Christmas present; easily converted intt flower vase, electric lamp, etc.; ordei more than one while they last; ss dozen or each, 95c
 English haversacks with strap nea bag, for fishing, hunting, school books etc, s1.45.
 Pocket knives; a dandy Christmas pres. ent; brand new; high grade; four mum bers g D Si77. $I25 and s225
 A full carload of 'W. B. W" nicke 'slverware; |. s. army knives $9 gross 1uc each 49c per half-dozen: 75c pc dozen; |. s. army forks, S750 gross l0c each, 40c hslf-Gozen, 75c dozen; '. s army dessert erOong S7 n ,yrossa '1nc ao ,.l, 40c per dozens 7Jc dozen.
 WRITE FOR CATALOG-Ou terms Cash with order. Refreeiice: Any ban ,in GreenNiNe, Your 5hnoney back if no s7si'se'efl c'viees U. U. Greenville Pleas include postage when ordering goods sen by parcel post Railroad fare refunde both ways to customers visiting our stor. and purchasing 500 or more within 300 mile radius.
 BRADLEY BONDED WAREHOUSE co.
 GTeenville, S. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

WANTED-Man with au- to truck for early morn ing work; will not inter- fere with your regular routine work; good chance to pick up some extra money; permanent posi- tion. Apply S-85, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

WANTED-A MAN WHO IS THOR OUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE DE- PINE LUMBER OFFICE: ONE WHO IS CAPABLE OF BUYING LUMBER AND CAN MAKE TRIPS AMONG THE MILLS; MUST BE A GOOD AC- COUNTANT, RAPID AND WILLING; LIBERAL COMPENSATION TO THE MAN WHO CAN DO THE WORK SATISFACTORILY; EXPERIENCE NECESSARY; NONE OTHERS NEED APPLY. E. P. FLOWERS & CO.,, MONTGOMERY, ALA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

ROOFING AND PAINT SALE-Mer chants or consumers; 55-pound rol rubber roofing, $l.5o; 65-pound rol roofing, $1.95; red or green slatt first quality roofing, S5-pound rolls sS; buy quick as these prices are be low todays factory prices: asbesto roof paint makes old leaky roof good as new, 75c gallon: roof paini 5oc gallon; roof cement. Sc pound creosote stains, red and brown. 75 gallon; ready mixed house paints and hardware factory cost; your op portunity; act quickly Robertso Hardware Co.,. 2G20 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

SALESMEN WANTED-Good, live hus- tiers; must be real salesmen of ability; permanent, good paying proposition to right men. Chamberlain Metal Weather Strip Co., S24 Jefferson Co Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03
CAR CAN BE SOLD THROUGH AGEHERAD CLASSIFIED COLUMNS
EMPLOYMENT
SGTESMEN WGNTED

KENTUCKY oil leases fol sale: two wells now pumping 75 to 100 barrels, and other drilling in progress by a $500, 900 company only a few hundred feet away; I am resident of Birmingham, am not in the oil business. but pur- chased 5000 acres before drilling began, and will give you a bargain for cash. Address Z-91. care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

GROCERY
 Men of integrity and ability who can invtst S350 or more in gro- cery business and take charge of same on basis that will pay ap- proximately $250 per month hun dreds of our. stores are being es- tablished in the south in any town or city loca tion; capital stock of each store $3500. Call or write Bynn Yann's Co.,, Inc, room II Woolworth Bldg, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

RELIABLE oil stock salesmen wanted immediately; best proposition in Burkburnett Oil Fields. Permanent connections to good men. Opportun- ity to earn $500 weekly. Join our organization now. Write 7191k Ohio ave, room g. Wichita Falls, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

1WANTED-AT ONCE, 4 FIRST-CLASS PAPER HANGERS. A P P L Y B R o w N R o c E R s PAINTING & WALL PA PER CO.,, 104 N. 22D ST. MAIN 3019.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

WANTED Some one to handle the state agency for one of the best known and most popular priced trucks on the market to- day; wonderful opportu- nity for a live wire to make big money. Address O-90, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03
Stock Salesmen Wanted

SALESMEN with long time experience selling grocery trade of Alabama; only men who can command trade need ap- ply. Coffee and tea experience of val ue. but not essential when weighed against men with intimate acquain- tance of grocers of this state: if you can measure up to this standard San I-Baker" products needs you 1901 Dau- phine st., New Orleans, La
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

sALEsLADIES wANTED-wANTEI 50 SALESLADIES FOR HOLIDAY BUSINESS, WITH OR WITHOUT FIX FERENCE; MUST FURNISH NAMES FOR REFERENCE; OVER 16 YEARS PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY POSITIONS. APPLY S. H. KRESS S, CO, 1910 2D AVE. THURSDAY AT g A. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

WANTED-Registere druggist, middle aged preferred; hours good, salary good; in answering, state salary wanted and all other details. O. E. Young Drug Co.,, Florence, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03
EOUND

FOUND
 Not just clothes, but good clothes" at lowest prices: that's the reason this store has made aood;' s tc.4SiO saved on suit or overcoat. -sfa.as Link. 1911 1st ave.
 GET into business TOT yourself. Our new list of ''150 Business Opportunities" mailed you on request. Lightfoots. and N. Pryor st.. Atlanta. Ga SMALL BUSINESS-Many men started small; are you too dignifed to op- crate "hot dog stand?" Good money in it; this place sells soft drinks cakes and milk; good for $50 month ly profit; price $500. Sou Business Exchange, Empire Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

DRAFTSMEN and checkers experienced in structural steel work good wages and permanent positions to first-ciass men. Apply Whitehead & Kales Iron Works Detroit Mich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03
LIVE STOCK AND SEEDS
 D0GS-CATs-PETs

WE pay your price for veal calve! yearhngs and goats. See us befor you sell R. Watts. Call Main S2e'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

WANTED-An experienced newspaper travelling man. Call the Circulation Mana ger, The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

 YOUNG man with five years experi- ence, now employed at a good sal ary, desires small set of books to keep, filing, or any clerical work that can be done in four to six hours daily, except Sundays, carrying sal- ary enough to pay board and school ing. Must be permanent and give me 10 days to accept. References furnished. Address PSI, care Age Herald
 YOUNG man 24 years of age of good bearing and intelligence. desires DO. sition; has executive ability and is willing to work; will go anywhere for good proposition. Address G-Ss Age-Herald.
 WANTED-Posftion by competent and experienced drug man, licensed phar- macist and familiar with drug busi- ness in all lines. Address CESS, care iAge-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

OYSTERS and all kinds of seafood in season. Original Georges Seal Cafe, acros3 from the Tutwiler.