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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
HEAR
new PROPOSALS
FROM MANAGER
Company Makes Another EndeaVOr
to Settle Wage Grievances of
Union Employees.

Another endeavor by the Central
Union Telephone company to settle
wage grievances of union telephone
employees in Rock Island was at
tempted today at a conference
scheduled to be held at the tele-
phone office about o'clock.
Thomas S. Brown, district man
ager for the company. said today
that he would confer with the en-
pIoyes and make an offer to them,
What the offer was he declined to
state. Union men said they knew of
no offer but had agreed to meet the
company and discuss the question.
Members of the union said today
that they were prepared for de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
SERVICE
CRIPPLED, But
NOT SUSPENDED
Manager Refuses to Say if Daven-
port Operators Are Taking
Places OF Strikers.

Telephone service in Rock Island
today was being provided the pub
lie.
Although leaders of the strikers
yesterday predicted that by today
all service would be suspended, it
Is understood that operators from
the Davenport exchange have been
transferred to the Rock IslaRd
switchboard and they are taking
the place Of the striking operators.
Knowing the situation TO be as
it is, there were fewer protests to-
day than yesterday over the class
Of service being given. Many
rkicks" were registered yesterday
az the public at that time had not
been apprised that the girls were
on strike. Today patrons showed
an inclination TO be patient with
the slow service
Manager Thomas s. Brown re-
fused to say whether or not out
side operators were being called
into Rock Island or would be.
Pickets on duty near the phone Of
flee endeavored to use moral per
suasion on the operators who went
TO work again today. There are
only six local operators who are
not on a strike. The striking oper-
ators say that in several instances
these girls are being compelled to
stay on the job by their parents.
The company, it is understood, is
confident that it can operate the ex-
change during the period of time
that the girls are out. While the
class of service is not as good as
before the strike, the company it is
understood is satisfied that it can
take care of the business in a gem
eral way.
Bring Outsiders in.
While rumors are out that en-
ployes from other cities may be
brought to Rock Island by the Cen
trail Union Telephone company to
I'LL the places OF striking telephone
operators and linemen, Mayor H.
NJ Schriver has taken a stand to
suppress any violent action.
1t was reported today that sew
eral girl operators from Davenport
are now working in the exchange
building, 635 Eighteenth street. 1t
was also expected by Iinemen that
the company might make an effort
to bring in linemen from outside.
Despite reports from the union
that the exchanges in Moline and
East Moline were closed. communi-
cation was still possible in those
cities. 1t was believed that super
visors and instructors were operat
ing the connections alone.
Mayor Schriver said this morning
that he knew Of no way of settle
ment today. He stated that he had
heard of no attempt by the company
10 fill the vacancies left by strikers,
but that he would see that no rough
action was taken.
He stated that he had received.
the support of Mayor Johnson of
East Moline in demanding fair play
and a just settlement of wage de-
mands. :
Manager Is Quiet.
Manager Brown neither denied
nor verified the rumors that out
side employees had been brought in
to handle the work of the company.
When questioned as to the posi-
bilities of an early settlement of
the wage demands he said that no
agreement had been reached since
Yesterday and that at a conference
scheduled for this afternoon he in
tended to discuss matters again
with the men. AS to what offers
he had made, the manager would
make no statement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
ARSENAL MAN IN
CLOSE ESCAPE OF
DEATH BY SHOCK

Charles MCGUIRE. an employe of
the Rock Island arsenal, expert
epced a narrow escape from death
by electrocution yesterday after
noon when he came in contact with
a heavily charged switch. Six
hundred volts passed through his
body, throwing him violently to the
ground for a distance of several
feet. Fellow workmen rushed to
McGuire's aid and found him IN
conscious. Restorative measures
were applied and the victim recov-
cred sufficiently to be removed to
his home in Rock Island. No seri-
Gus results are expected to develop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

cision by the company. II the wage
demands were granted them with a
recognition of the union, they would
return to work. If not, reinforced
measures were arranged to force
their demands.
1t was evident that a slight ad-
vantage was gained by the company
today by continuing operation of
lines despite the 200 striking girl
operators and Iinemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
BOARD DOES NOT
AWARD CONTRACT
(Special moline Service.

The city board OF education of
East Moline last evening took no
action in the matter of awarding
the contract for the erection of the
mex John Deere school building.
Seven bids had been received but
all have been at least $4,000 more
than the board had figured on. Last
evenings meeting was called to
discuss means whereby more
money could be raised, but even
that subject was not touched. An
other meeting of the board is
called for next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

trate any question except the
right to organization. The COM
pany refuses to meet us
He also went on to explain the
working conditions and consequent
living conditions of the operators in
particular and the other workers as
well. His theme was that the de-
mands of labor in this case are fully
justified from a humanitarian point
of view. Girls not living at home
cannot decently support themselves
on SO or even $14 per week, and tile
average wage seems to strike at
about those figures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

"MarshaIIs Best" hard northern
wheat -four. $3.50 sack.
Para coffee. A9c ID.
Navy beans, lbs. for 21c.
"Blue Ribbon" macarOni. 1oc
pkg.
Canned peas. c9cr or tomatoes.
choice 1Sc can.
"Blue Ribbon" rolled oats, 2
plgs. for 2Sc.
CarOIene condensed milk. = large
cans for 2ac.
Butter. krust'' toast. Csc h.
Van Camps spaghetti, acc can.
Large fresh cauteloupe. 11c ca.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
CLOTHES RATHER
THAN STRIKE BIG
TOPIC OF GIRLS

Gee. l started work Monday and
only worked that day and liked it
real well, but I wasn't going to let
them call me a Stacker, so 1 Just
joined them"
The slim figure of girl who
made this answer to a query on
the length of her service at the
Rock Island Office Of the Central
Union Telephone company as a
switch board operate, was sitting
alone in one corner of The meeting
hall in the Industrial home at the
meeting of the striking girl opera
tors yesterday afternoon.
They started me on SO a week,
but wouldn't 1t be swell if I get
SIS a week like the girls are ask
mgr she said as her face shined
with delight at the very mention
of the figure SIS. In an instant
she began flashing Questions to the
Argus repottress, wanting to know
if she liked the work, what she
was getting and how long she had
been pushing a pencil.
The Argus girl finally broke
away from the amateur ~switch
board operator and joined group
of other girls.
What are the terms the commit
tee is going to put up to them -
she asked
Jaw, l don't know. Do you like
my hat on me? Yes, it S just new.
Another word on the strike was
thrown in by the representative of
The Argus:
Would you girls go back to
work if they don't give the in
crease you ask" was asked.
81 should say net. What. do
you think I am working for moth
ing?" And then she pointed to the
girl across the way, and wanted to
know if the reportress thought the
coIer of her skirt and that of her
waist harmonized.
A journey to another group of
girls revealed to the reportress
that they were more interested in
the clothes others were wearing
than in the progress Of the strike.
And as the Argus girl left the hall
she heard the remark:
Gee, kid, this is lots of fun, but
I'm hungry. Let's go home"
Andrew Fisher, the famous Aus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
Children's Summer
Dresses, One-fourth OFF

All the 2-to-6 year summer
dresses now in stock over $500
on sale at "A off.
This excellent assortment Of little tots
dresses is varied, indeed; all whites
voiIes. bastiste, organdy. net, ETC.; and
pretty prints, Colored voiles, haxOns, or
ca idies, etc.. in charming styles and de,
HghtfuI trims, often hand stitched or en-
broidered: selling regularly at $2.25,
$40. S29s, $3.50 up to s7.Ss.
Choice of these dresses (aH
oUer 5000 at Il oft. $50
Discount. 4 off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
NO LICENSE; PAYS FINE.
(Special Moline Service. B

Because he had no chauffeur's
license, II. W. Campbell, 1410 Sew
enteenth avenue, Moline, paid 81
and costs today in the Moline police
court. Campbell was driving a
motor vehicle at the time of his
arrest. War on such chauffeurs
has been declared by the Moline
police department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
MAYOR is TOLD
FEDERAL BOARD
RULES ON WAGE.
Director Agnes II. Wilson Wires
City Executive Government
Body VIII Take Action.

The United States Federal Con-
troll Board will take action on the
strike of telephone employees IN
Rock Island, according to a tele-
gram received by Mayor H. NJ
schriver today.
The communication is from Di-
rector Agnes II. Wilson. It states
that the government is still in con
troll of telephone lines in the nation,
and that the control board has re-
ceived notice of the strike in Rock
Island by International Brother
hood of Electrical Workers, local
No. 100. The board, the telegram
reads, will take action en- any such
strikes in the tri-cities. Details o.
the governments procedure we're
not slated and are awaited in furth-
Ell notice.
The telegram follows: y.
wire control board Of the postN
Jurisdiction in telephone contro-
versies. We have had the matter
up with them and they advise that
the tri-city situation Will be given
immediate attention.
agnes II. WILSON,
acting Director. Cancellation.
At the receipt of this telegram, It
seems probable that an endeavor by
the district manager to settle griev-
ances at a meeting scheduled for
about 3 O'Clock this afternoon
with the union employees will not
bring any definite results, unless
the company grants all demands Of
TIE members and recognizes the
union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
Give Yourself the Luxury
of Seasonable Underwear:

Fine athletic summer union salts for wO-
men. "Pollyanna' and L. NJ. c. styles; plain
weaves, pin checks, silk stripes etc: white
or pink: S2.75 down to S1.25 ca.
Women's silk top fine isle union suits,
tight knee, flesh only; regular sizes S1.e5-
"out" sizes S1.7s.
WOmen's fine mercerised Swiss ribbed
vests, white or flesh, boGlste or strap style:
choice S1.15.
Mems balbriggan shirts and drawers,
S1.Co and 75c garment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
FOUR BREAKERS OF
MOTOR LAWS FINED

Four persons paid fines for
breaking motor vehicle regulations
in Rock Island today and yester-
day. George Fasuler, Henry Eek
man and Arnold Heblen paid S.
and costs each for speeding; Her
man Hintz was assessed So and
costs for operating without dim
mera
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
COMPANY
HOPES TO keep
PRESENT RATES
Central Union Included Among
Fifty Companies in State Fill
ing Petitions Today.
Especial to The Areusl .

Springfield. Ill. July g.
The Central Illinois Telephone
company filed a petition with
the Illinois public utilities COM
mission today asking the COM
mission TO increase lis rates in
Rock Island, Moline and East
Moline to the amount granted
them by the government. whose
control ends Aug. /, 1919.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
Nine Big Bargains in MusIins-Good Only
While Limited Lots Last:

price
yard.
wholesale
22H c yard. Is yards for 81. OO).
unbaChed slim, wholesale today
price 2zIz yard
ssnch heavy muslin yard
price ZSc yard
sGnrh muslin 171sc. yard
beached muslin, % S1.oo).
wholesale 2Se<yard
36.inch bleached Muslin. z7e yard.
musn wholesale today
SIC yard
Keep cool. Buy Mencminee S-inch FAM guar
anteed: $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
RUBBER FltOM SOUTH AMERICA

The United States buys more
crude rubber from South America
than all Europe combined. ~
April, 1919, the total exports %
this country amounted to 4,913,660
pounds, as compared with 3,94S.-
500 exported TO Europe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
Cut Price Sale
Boys Wash Suits

Boys 2-piece summer
wash suits, assorted per-
Gales, chambray and gal
atea; sizes 2! to 8 years;
regularly $1.25 to S3.75:
every suit now on sale at
$4,000 off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
(By Associated Press)

Springfield, Ill, July 3D.
Telephone companies in more
than fifty cities and towns in
Illinois filed petitions with pub
lie utilities commission today
asking that present rate sched-
ules be continued in effect by
the state commission when the
lines revert from federal to
state control Aug. 1.
Among the cities affected by
the petitions were Mt. Vernon.
Peoria, Moline, Rock Island.
Champaign, Urbana, Decatur.
Quincy, DanTille and Gales
burg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

Boiled ham. sliced thin and even,
half pound for SEc.
Minced ham, sliced, soc ID.
ROneless cottage ham, 81 v c
ID.
BOneless Goldfish. pound pkg.
29c.
California ssrdineS In tomato
sauce. large can, 20c.
"CrlscO," for shortening. better
than lard; 116 III can. Csc
Pimentos, canned. 2oc sRM.
Plotted meat for sandwiches,
10c can.
Fresh Tiskilwa cheese. S9c b.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

Unless the Illinois public utili-
ties commission reverses recent de-
cision declaring against the in
crease in rates assessed by the
Central Union Telephone company
by Aug. 1, at which time the con-
troll of the company passes from
the federal to the state government.
the old rates will be in effect again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
Groceries, Thursday:

Fresh country eggs, With othsF groceries, tLOo
dozen to each for 79c.
Bacon squares (1bout 21& lbs. to each) Dyepar-
ed at the packing house; ciean, UhOieSoH1e BY the
piece. ,33c H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

Andrew Fisher, the famous Aus
tralian statesman and prime min
lister, began life as a pit boy in a
Scottish coal mine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23
Women's Fine Lingerie Waists
DEPARTMENT STOKE

Size. s:' e e. ..& He :sr5 f s:i ~
pink, sky, broOOn or
tOtite also rUite t0ith assorted fancy stripe tops
SOC and 39c pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-23

Wonlen's lace stripe silk
Isle hose-brown, gray,
s0hife and black; new
pat a seam: Csc pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Lansburgh &Bro w illBeC Closed AllDayW nesda,
In Honor Of General Pershng and His Gallant Followers
Editorial

| Editorial
| We've had several re-
quests to give the state of
Pennsylvania a wrlte-up SO
folks may know how great
it is. Here goes:
Total area is 45,126
square miles.
Az square miles under
laid with anthracite coal of
unrivaled value.
-Iz,5U square miles con-
stitute d vast bituminous
coal field.
One of wealthiest states
of Union.
Richest agricultural coun-
ty of the U. S. within it's Dor
ders-Lancaster.
-One-fourth of state cover
ed with woodland.
SURPRISES all states in
value of it's immense mineral
products.
Produces one-third of the
coal output of the entire
country.
Has many noted mineral
springs.
Stands third in railroad
facilities with 1920 miles
of track.
Settled first by Swedish
emigrants in 1898: then by
Dutch and then English in
1864. William Penn made a
permanent settlement in 1852.
Has second largest state
population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
LLOYD GEORGES APPEAL
STIRS BRITISH PEOPLE
Premier's Argument for the Up
building of New World Subject
of Excited Discussion.

LONDON. September IA l(by the AS
ISOLATED Press).-Premier David Lloyd
Georges stirring appeal to the ma
ton. in which he pleads for the build
ing up of a new world and the novel
method of its distribution are the sub
ject of excited discussion in all po-
litical quarters.
The Future, in which his message
appeared. is something quite new in
political literature. 1t is described as
"a national publication issued with
Premier Lloyd Georges authority,
the country Monday. 1.-The Future also
contains statements on national needs.
especially contributed by members of
the government The advent of this
publication and it's precise significance
excite intense curiosity. 1t is~general-
ly supposed that light may be thrown
on it in the premier's international
brotherhood speech Wednesday.
1t is noteworthy that almost stimuli
taneously the premier addressed to
Walter Hume Long, first lord Of the
admiralty, d sort of personal apology
to the officers and men of the navy for
the compulsory and ruthless re-
| trenchment" imminent in the navy,
and his assurances that the necessity
| of dispensing with the services of
| loyal men does not mean ANY want
of gratitude on the part of the empire
for what they have accomplished"
| Rightly or wrongly the premier's
appeal is regarded as the signal of
new orientation in the governments
! policy. The result of the election last
week in Widnes, Lancaster. when Ar
thur Henderson, the labor leader, was
elected to the house of commons over
the coalition candidate, is considered
in political circles to be the handwrit-
| ing on the wall for the coalition gov
| eminent.
With the insistent public demand for
retrenchment and the unpopularity OF
the government in the matter of its
trade policy, the Russian affair, and
the Irish problem, the government is
surrounded by difficulties which, in
general opinion. can be solved only by
an appeal to the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Home Complexion
Peeler Works Wonders

To keep the face. neck. arms and hands
truly beautiful and youthful in appearance,
the treatment which seems most sensible
is one which will actually remove the skin
itself Immediately it begins to age, fade,
coarsen or discolor. The only known treat
ment which will do this, aside from pain
full, expensive surgical operation. Is the
application of ordinary mercolized wax,
which is harmless il is effective.
The wax is put on at night, just as you
apply cold cream. and washed off in the
morning. 1t absorbs the dead and half
dead surface skin in almost invisible faky
particles, u little each day, no discomfort
being experienced. With the disappear
ance of the old cuticle, the newer. healthier
skin underneath gradually appears, richly
beautiful with the flush of youth This
mercolized wax, which you can get at any
drug store in original package, is indeed
veritable wonder-w Observation-Disclosures
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15

Night Robes, $1.O0
Children's Night Robes. made
of cambria, trimmed with en-
broidery. Sizes 4 to ID years.
Well made and specially priced.
Dresses, $1.25
Children's Dresses, made OF
white linon, in Russian and
skirt models. finished with belt
and pockets. Sizes 2 to E years.
MILDLY Skirts, made of Ions
dale jean. full pleated with
waist. Sizes E to IA years. At
Sz.z5 and SOS.
Children's Dresses, of all
wool serge, in pleated models,
finished with hand embroidery.
Sizes 6 to IA years. At $3.50.
Third F,oor-Lansburqh g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
$3.50, 900 Virginia Estate Sold.

WINCHESTER, Va, September 10
Oak Hill estate. near Leesburg, for
mer home of President Monroe, con-
tanning 1900 acres and including an
old orchard from which Queen Vic
toria of England was supplied with
Albemarle pippin apples. has been
sold by Mrs. Henry Fairfax to Frank
C. Littleton of New York. The price
is said to have exceeded s2so.o0o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Two Reasons for Silence.

Even if the officials of the foreign
office were not debarred by consider
alton of etiquette and discretion from
discussing the proposals of the Sen
ate committee, they hardly could do
so intelligently, for they do not un-
derstand really what these proposals
mean.
I'VE have been led to suppose, ana
actually believe" said an official OF
the foreign office to me today, that
the American people wish to throw
their influence into the scales agalst was
and for freedom and prosperity IN the
world. This being their desire, we
assume that they will require their
representatives in Washington to act
in this sense. How much action shall
be accomplished is. of course, ques-
ton for Americans. We nave neltner
the right nor the disposition to make
any manner of suggestions regprdlng
the problem"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Creepers and Rompers at $1.00

Slips. $1.95 to 1895
Princess Slips, in a large va
riety OF styles, made of nain-
sock, lace and embroidery trim
med. Sizes 10 to 10 years.
Skirts, $1.95
Infants Long Flannel Skirts,
with cambria waists, prettily
embroidered. Some ort.
Sizes up to 2 years.
Misses Atwood Serge Skirts.
in navy only; in full-pleated
models.
Children's Regulation Dresses
of fine all-wool serge. braid
trimmed. Sizes 8 to IA years.
At $14.75 and $1,000. Misses
sizes, IS and II years. At $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
PUZZLED
BY SENATE STAND
Fail to Understand Meaning
of Proposals Relating to
Peace Treaty.
BY EDWARD PRICE BELL.
BY Cable to The Star and Chicago
Daily News, Copyright, 1919.

LONDON, September 13.-Expres-
sions of responsible British opinion
regarding the reservations adopted
by the United States Senate commit
tee on foreign relations affecting
the covenant of the league of ma
tions are hard. if not impossible, to
get. Even unofficial persons of stand
ing hesitate to comment on the res
ervationS. For example, ViScount
Northcliffes chief editor writes to me:
81 am much obliged to YOU, but l de-
cline to express my opinion as to the
wisdom or propriety of the proposed
amendments. The United States is
free country and will do what 1t
thinks bes-. j have no doubt that in
the long run America will take the
right course, as in the recent war.
and that i'll any real crisis partisan
controversies will sink into their
true perspective, as they do in this
country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Some Apprehension.

In British league of nations circles
doubt respecting the meaning OF the
Senate's committees reservations is
mixed with some apprehension.
We see no diniculty, remarked
one commentator, about the reserVa-
ton concerning Americas right to
Withdraw from the league. Neither
40 we see any diniculty IN the resef-
walton with reference TO article n, ior
naturally the Congress of the united
States retains its constitutional IN
tegrity. under the league. AS TO the
reservation in relation to domestic
Jurisdiction it seems to be very wide
if we do not misconceive the wording.
1t reserves all political questions re-
lating to American affairs to the
jurisdiction of the United States, re-
moving them entirely from the Jurls-
diction of the league of nations. APP
parently- if We are to read this liter
ally. it practically keeps the United
States out of the league. for political
questions relating to American al
fairs covers everything in Americas
international and political relations.
Under this clause, for instance, the
Canadian fisheries question would not
have gone to arbitration. However.
I imagine that the political questions
referred to are strictly domestic po-
litical questions.