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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30
MEXICAN LEADERS HOPE
TO UNITE ALL FACTIONS
Rebel Chiefs to Be Requested to
Present Their Demands and
Work for Harmony.

Ell PASO. Tex, July 3o.-Efforts are
being made by the Mexican liberal al
lance leaders to unite all factions in
Mexico, including that of Carranza, and
to induce all rebels to lay down their
arms and to restore peace in the repub-
lie, Manuel Bonillas, chairman OF the
general executive committee Of the lib
eral alliance in the United States, has
announced here.
Senior Bonillas recently returned from
New York, Washington and San Anto-
rio, where he held conferences with
prominent Mexican political leaders.
THE developments of the Mexican
situation in the last few months
brought me to the conclusion that steps
should be taken by the Mexicans them
selves in order to bring about cessa-
ton Of hostilities among the various
contending parties" Senior Bonillas'
statement reads.
after discussion with Mexican lead
ers in the United States of what would
be the most available thing to do, we
have concluded we must get into COM
munication with adj the rebel chiefs and
ask them to present their demands in
brfef and to state under what conditions
they would be willing to agree"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30
ORGANIZED LABOR PLANS
CEASELESS P. O. FIGHT


The resolutions adopted by the At
lantic City convention Of the American
Federation Of Labor asking for the re-
noval of Postmaster General Burle-
son have been transmitted to President
Wilson. Organized labor. according to
Secretary Flaherty Of the National
Federation of Postal Employees, will not
cease in its fight to replace Mr.. Burle-
son.
In the event Of Mr.. Burleson's resig-
nation the labor forces are prepared to
offer the name Of James ]. Forester
of Cincinnati, Ohio. as the next Post
master General Mr.. Forester is now
president Of the Brotherhood Of Rail-
way Clerks, one Of the largest unions
in the American Federation of Labor.
He was former postal employe and
has a practical knowledge Of the needs
of the service. He was on the stump
for President Wilson in the last two
campaigns and has large political as
well as a labor following.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30
ASSERTS ENGLAND
SEEKS OIL CORNER
Senator PheIan Declares
British Trying to Get In
terests in California.

Senator Phelan Of California, demo-
crat, charged in the Senate yesterday
afternoon that British interests were
attempting to acquire vast oil ina
terests in California, and that Great
Britain was attempting to corner the
world oil industry. He said that I'M
less steps were taken to encourage
American oil operations abroad the
world supply will be in the hands of
British nationals within few years.
Senator PhelAn said that, while the
United States produced between IS
and 10 per cent of the world Oil
supply, 1t was eating up it's sub
stance"
Tho attractive oil-producing re-
gions Of the world have been closed
to entry of America" he continued.
"A1l Of these areas, with the excep-
ton of Mexico and parts of Central
and South America, lie within British
and French possessions or spheres of
influence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30

The adjutant. or marabout, q spe-
cies OF stork found in India. will
swallow a rabbit or q cat whole. The
bird stands five feet high, and the
expanse OF wings 10 nearly nfteen
feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30
ADVERTISEMENT.
Get IT NOW
No Better Time to Get Back the
Flesh and Strength You
Have Lost.
Get up tired in the morning?

Get up tired in the morning?
Feel tired all, day?
Weigh less than you ought to?
If any or all of these apply to
you now is the time to correct
it. Begin taking Father Johns
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you new flesh and strength. 1t
will build new energy; the pure
food elements which it contains
are the very things your system
needs to rebuild the flesh and
strength that you have lost.
Remember, Father Johns Medi
cine has been successfully used
as a tonic for more than 80
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30
Army Nurses Uniform Regulations

Regulations for the uniform of
Army nurses have been modified SO
as to provide that with the white or
navy blue uniform the nurses shall
wear a plain black silk four-in -hand
tie and a plain gold or gilt bar pin
to hold the points Of the collar in
position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30
IMPROVEMENTS URGED
FOR CAMP HUMPHREYS

improvements at Camp Humphreys
are urged upon Congress in report
from the military affairs committee
Of the House, which recommends that
certain sums Appropriated for the
support of the Army for the fiscal
year 1919 be applied for this work.
The report was presented by REPRE-
sentative Harrison of Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30

ficers, with full police powers. who act
as an auxiliary Of the regular police
force at night. looking after the safe
ty Of the downtown business section.
During the recent riots the members
OF the organisation rendered fine serv-
ice. The fund raised by the sale Of
tickets for the annual excursions is
applied to the sick and death benefit
During the last two years, due to
war conditions, the association aban-
doned the annual excursion. James
P. Cochran, business agent of the as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30

ISOLATION, is making an appeal to the
citizens for generous support Of the
object for which the excursion is to
be given.
The committee in charge Of the ex-
cursion is Ech McDermon. A. g.
Groves, R. 7. Fox, Albert J. Rouspies
and James p. Cochran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30
Effort to End Coal Strike Fails.

LONDON. July so.-An attempt to
settle the Yorkshire coal strike to-
day proved unsuccessful. The con-
ference Of mine owners and strikers,
held at Leeds. at which It was hoped a
solution of the difficulty might be
reached, failed to effect an agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30
MIGHT wATcHMENs OUTING.
Fifteenth Annual Excursion to
Chesspeake Beach Next Tuesday.

The fifteenth annual excursion Of
the Nisat watchmst's Association
will be held at Chesapeake Beach
tuesday. This association is made up
OF picked and experienced special Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30

Men attending the pans in salt
works are generally supposed to be
immune from cholera, smallpox. scar
let fever and influenza
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30
REMEDY FOR TEACHERS
PAY DELAY IS OFFERED
Suggestions by High School Staff
Are Intended to Simplify
Salary Methods.

When the board Of education meets
School at 1880 o'clock this after
noon it will have before it a letter
from the high school teachers sug-
costing plan for preventing delay
in payment of teachers salaries in
future.
The first suggestion contained in the
letter is that two separate pay rolls
be prepared in September, one for
the permanent teachers, whose sal
aries are definitely known to the
school financial Office, and the other
for temporary and new teachers,
whose salaries vary SO as to require
much figuring and consequent delay
in preparation.
Change in Accounting.
The letter further asks that the
school board endeayor to make some
change in the school system Of &C
counting which will make 1t possible
to know at tho beginning Of the
school year whether there is enough
money available for teachers sal
aries for the full term.
In the last school year shortage
in the appropriations was not discov-
cred until April, which made neces-
sary slight deductions in salaries for
the balance of the term. The def
cheney for last year has been made
available by Congress-. however, and
is now at the District building for
the teachers when they return from
their vacations and summer schools
In other cities.
Ask Hearing on Estimates.
The letter that the high school
teachers have laid before the board
also asks that the teachers be given
a hearing on the next annual eSti-
mates to Congress for school appro-
priations before these estimates are
submitted.
The meeting today is a special one,
called by Rev. Dr. John Van Sohaick.
new president Of the board. What
particular matters the meeting has
been called to consider are not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30

In Ashanti grows tree, resembling
in appearances the English oak. which
10 said to furnish excellent butter.
This vegetable butter keeps in per-
feet condition all the year round in
spite of the heat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28
new SYSTEM TO
Give ARSENAL
men MORE SAY
Plan of Cooperation as Worked Out
is Model for Entire Indus
trial World.

Under a carefully prepared sys-
TEN of cooperation between officers
and employees of the Rock Island
arsenal, the entire working plan is
placed on new basis, and it is ex-
pected to establish a new standard
in industry between capital and
labor provided it proves success
full. and no doubt exists that it
will not come up to predictions.
The new system was adopted
only after a thorough considera-
ton between officers and meE.
Through its workings, the pres
ent force is expected to remain at
its present strength. 1t will en-
able the arsenal to compete against
private concerns for government
contracts
Employees will have more to say
in regard to the shaping of the GER
eral policies of the plan which eff
feet themselves. This will mean
greater responsibility on the Shout
ders of the men.
The interests of the men will be
centered in a council of 80 repre-
sentative employees, who will be Sc
lected from 10 divisions of the
working force. In turn this coun-
Gil will select from among its per-
sonnet, four members whose duties
will be to confer with a like num-
Der of representatives from the ad-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28
DR.. w. o. COFFEE
TREATS EYE, EAR, NOSE AND
THROAT DISEASES.
EXAMINATION FREE SATUR-
DAY, MONDAY AND TUES
DAY

People afflicted with eye diseases. IA
ing sight. weak eyes. graduated lids, wild
hairs, Inflammation, ulcers. sore eyes.
scums or growths on the eyes. deafness,
loss of hearing, headaches. ulcers of the
ears. catSrrh OF the nose. head. throat and
system should consult DR.. w. O. Coffee
the ocuiIst and aurist. about his special
non surgical treatment Tor most of the
above diseases. he will agree to straight
en- any case Of cross-eyes. no matter If
they an born that way. without chioro-
form or ether He removes adenoids in q
few min utes without an anesthetic or ser
ious hemorrhage- He says most eases Of
diseased tonsils can be successfully treated
without removal. he says catarrh IL q
-constltut locai condition and often causes
rheumatism. neurIus, stomach troubles
nerve troubles and especially headaches
and every case is cuIabie. He especially
urges people Who are growing deaf In one
the other. to see him and try his treat
ment and see If 1t will not help them.
NJ any cases OF deafness are quickly durable
He Is curing many very bad cases. Treats
all diseases of the eye. ear. nose and
throat. He viii make examination and
give you his opinion whether or not he
thinks his treatment will help you, free
of charge. He has had SO years exper-
fence in this specially, treating thousands
upon thousands of cases, using a special
treatment developed by himself This
makes il possible for him to succeed in
many cases where others of less expert
ence would fail. He treats about sixty
patients a day. He is absolutely reliable
He is in his Davenport offices every Satur-
day. Monday and Tuesday from a. m To
D. m For further information tele-
phone Davenport 1914. DR.. w o. Coffee
First National Bank building. Second and
ain streets, Davenport. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28
AT IT. WORD
RI MO DEATH
OF AXEL E. NELSON

Further Information in addi-
ton to that exclusively in The
Argus on Thursday. of the death OF
Private AxeI f. Nelson. was re-
ceived through a wire from Adju-
taDt General Harris to Nelson S
and in which he expressed sur
Nelson Of Gil First street. Private
Nelson was born in Rock Island
May 81 1892. He was confirmed in
the Grace Lutheran church, April
%. 1906.
During the whole time he was
overseas Nelson's parents received
no word from him with the exceD-
tion of one letter. received Nov. Il.
1918, which he had written Oct. IA,
and in which he Expressed sur
prise that his parents had received
none of his frequent letters. Ac-
cording to his statement he had
evidently received only few of
the fetters sent him from home. At
the time of his writing he had been
in the trenches 81 days. The next
news of him came in a telegram
from the war department report
ing Nelson missing in action Oct.
~. Then June 25 a second tele-
gram was received announcing
the fact Of his death in fighting.
He enlisted one year ago yester-
day. on June 27. 1918, and Went
overseas late in July
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28
J. j. KAHLKE PASSES
go MARK TOMORROW

Congratulations are being receiv-
ed by J. J. KahIke, POI Fourth ave
nue., who has lived in Rock Island
Sc years, upon the occasion of mis-
Goth birthday anniversary, which
takes place tomorrow. He carries
his years lightly, and is in excellent
health and spirits, except for al
injury he sustained seven years ago
in breaking his hip. He has not
been able to walk since. He is inter
ested in all events of the day. and
has watched the war through to its
conclusion with interest. Mr.. Kahlke
came to this country at the age of
81, from his birthplace in Germany
He was a boatman on the Mississ-
ippi until he located in Rock Is
land, Sc years ago. Here he was en-
gagged in the boat building business,
recently retiring from his partner
ship in the Kahlke Bros. boat yard.
Most members of the family, in
Guiding his son. Charles z. Kahlke,
of Chicago, were present last week.
when they celebrated the ami
versary in Mr. Kahlke's home. as
they were unable to be there to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28

ministration of the island. The
commanding officer will be above
this conference committee.
1t will not be incumbent upon
the men to agree with the heads in
the matter OF general policy. or
details thereof, and they will not
be restrained from resorting to the
former method of appealing to the
chief of the ordnance bureau, sec
rotary of war, or directly to con-
gress.
Name Four Committees.
The plan further provides for
the naming of four committees to
represent each CT the 10 sections,
as follows:
Committee en- production, and
arsenal orders.
Committee on employment, pre-
motion and discharge.
Committee on rates of pay 1aG
working conditions.
Committee On training, safety
and sanitation.
The divisions are as follows.
Machine, woodworking, small
arms, forge, foundry, leather, ad-
ministration, engineering, cleo
trical, and maintenance. The plan
will work III this manner: When a
controversy arises between man
agement ard employees in any DO
partment, a settlement will first
be attempted through the medium
of the committee of three repre-
senting that department. If an
agreement cannot be reached, the
matter will be referred to the
council of 80, which. failing, will
appeal to the conference committee
of eight. If settlement cannot be
effected through the latter alterna-
tive, the dispute will go before the
commanding officer. Should the
employees regard the decision of the
commanding officers unfavorably,
they would then be at liberty to
take the matter to Washington
Temporary Body.
4 central temporary committee
Including E. =. Aspergren and G..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28
MEDAL FOR LONG
JOB TENURE WON
BY E. G.. GILBERT

E. C. Gilbert, native of Rock
Island. concluded a successful 30
years as salesman with Marshall
Field G Co, Chicago. on Friday,
June 20.
In recognition of his services
the company presented him with
diamond-studded medal This
event is not a finale to his work,
however, for he is still actively
setting a swift pace at work for
the younger generation.
Mr., Gilbert was born in Rock
Island, May 9, 1S4S, and received
his education at the First ward
grade school and the Rock Island
high school. He commenced work
when Is years old on a farm in
Rock Island county. and later was
employed in the dry goods store
of Akin. Jarvis &; Burial. on the
ground now occupied by the Bijou
pool room next to the Office of The
Argus. He was employed later in
Louis Keiso's store, at 1927 Sec
ond avenue, where the NJ. & k
store now stands, gong to Chicago
in 1869. Upon the Occasion of his
Both anniversary with the Marshall
Field company, together with six
other men enjoying the same dis
tinction, he was mentioned at
length in the Daily News, in the
article which follows:
Seven hale and hearty young
fellows jumped out of bed at a.
m. today without the aid of alarm
clocks and began another half
century at their jobs. The sextet
was found this morning at Mar
shall Field & Co.'S wholesale de
partment, West Adams and South
Wells street, each member wearing
proudly a diamond-studGed medal
morrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28
MONTH OF JUNE
SETS new MARK
IN COURT FINES
Bootleggers Bring Most Funds, but
Some are Quiet, Awaiting For
tune in High Prices.

Although Rock Island has lost
quite a bit of revenue due to the
closing of the liquor business, the
present month will break all rec
ords of the city in funds secured by
the police court.
The total amount of money secur-
ed so far amounts today to APP
proximately $4,000 for the month
of June. This amount largely cx-
ceeds any amount ever before Sc
cured from the same sources.
1t has been pointed out that the
bootleggers are furnishing nearly
as much money to the city funds in
fines as was furnished before in
licenses to liquor dealers.
Last months rc~enue from fines
reached $4,000, which was consider
ed a high mark in such resources,
but the June figure IS unparalleled
in the history of Rock Island.
BOOtIeggers Await Fortune.
1t is believed by police authori-
ties that many bootleggers have
lately practically closed down bust
ness until after July I. The reason
for this belief is that after July l
liquor will be practically unobtaln-
able, and whisky will probably
bring much more than it. does now
That also accounts for the ue-
mand for whisky made upon deal
eFs within the vicinity. Bootleggers
have realized that whisky bought
now for a small amount may mean
a fortune to them within six months
or more.
The word "cache" may be famil
lar to Rock Islanders soon, Tor
there are believed to be many
caches containing liquor in this
vicinity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28
CORDOVA

Frank Briner ard George Shunate maze
= business trip to CHICAGO Tuesday aud
returned by motor ThVr@dav-
The Misses Laura Moody and Gladys
Moody left for Malcolm last week TO enter
summer school.
Miss Abby Smith of Wisconsin Is here
VISITING her relatives.
The Misses Lois Schuuate. Amy Robin
l1n and Carrie Quick and Mrs. Ora Heber-
hing left last Sunday for DeRaik to enter
summer school.
Mr.. Ramsdeu of Moline is visiting at
the home of J. c Mackey.
Jack Quinn was home for the week end.
Leonard Lew was home over Sunday.
Miss Alma Reynolds who is working in
Port Byron was home for Sunday
Miss Marie Trent and Miss Gladys
Bruner spent Friday in Port Byron
Elmer Johnston left for his home in
Canada Thursday
Harry Fromme Is here visiting his folks
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Fromme.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28

and setting a swift pace at work
for the younger generation who
watched them obviously.
Yesterday was jubilee day fo-
them, when they were honored In
the presence of the company heads
and department managers, with
words of appreciation and by the
presentation of the medals by Pres
ident John G. Shedd They were
Fred c. Haberle, Il. Laughenry, +.
G. Gilbert, Henry c. Smith, Anth-
ony Mulligan. Henry ID. Wellmau
and George f. Segghng. Their
added numbers now make a total
of IS men VINO since 1912 have been
awarded the diamond medal for 80
years continuous service with tn
company. Sixteen of these are still
living.
Mr.. Gilbert OF the sales depart
ment lives at 4463 Perkeley ave-
nue. He came to Chicago in 1863
as a boy of 81 years, determined 20
make good He worked in stock
for Marshall Field & Co. for a
while, and became a salesman. He
was on the road for A years, hold
ing many records.
Craftsmanship is a fine art
said today. but it is built on Ger
tain principles Loyalty to the firm
and working hard and telling tn
truth at all times win out Away
Get a good line and never misrep-
resent your goods. This will VIA
confidence and keep II Every one
should keep himself well groomej,
smart in appearance, and do bus
ness on the square. Being a sport
and singing mud at competitors a-e
not necessary. Fair de2ling means
success at any time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28
The Day In Davenport

Portland, Maine. where he is TO di-
rect the singing among the boys
at the Portland navy base Mr..
Ratcliff has many friends here who
will regret to learn of his leaving
the city He has been in a large
measure responsible for the popu-
iarity of community singing and
has done much to inaugurate and
popularize it in this vicinity.
Disease Summons Chjld.-A short
illness of diphtheria resulted in the
death of Dwight Edwin LitZenber-
ger, 2-months-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Litzenberger. 1404 Elm
street. at 6:10 o'clock yesterday
morning. The child was horn April
26. and was months and l day
old. He had been in good health
until a week ago, Wher he con-
tracted the dread disease. For the
last few days his condition had
been serious and his recovery des-
paired of. Surviving are the par
ents and grandmother. The funer
al was held this morning at 1920
O'Clock from the home. with burial
at Oakdale. Owing to the nature
of the disease the services were
strictly private Rev Mr. O'NeIl
of the Congregational church Off
ciated.
Men Report at Red Cross.-Urg.
ing that men who have been slight
ly disabled while in the service or
who have practically recovered
from wounds received, file claims
for compensation. the American
Red Cross has sent circulars to the
home service section of the Daven-
port chapter, emphasizing the ad-
visibility of such action on the
mart of soldiers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-28

II. GuentherIrann of the machine
department, &. d. Woriey of the
leather department. c. r. williams
Of the carpentef shop, and Ira E.
Haines OF the finance department,
has been named to act until such a
time as permanent representatives
are selected.
Members of the temporary ION
ference committee are Lieutenant
Colonel r. l.. Streeter. Captain +.
II. Keller, of the administration.
and c. E. Williams ana Ira Haines
Of the employees. Committee on
production and arsenal orders has
temporary membership compose /
OF Lieutenant c CLonel r. J..
Streeter, Captain Keller. r. =. As
Iergren, and (. l. Williams.