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The sun., 1919-05-05
ITALY USES LEAGUE
TO WIN HER POINT
Demands Same Concessions az
Granted Her Allies.
Special DespatcA to TIE Sun.

WARRINGTON, May A decidedly
more hopeful view is taken in Admins
tration circles of prospects to restore
harmony at the peace table. The fact
that President Wilson has been per-
suaded by Premier Clemenceau and Pre-
mier Lloyd George 10 make overtures to
Premier Orlando and the italian nation
and to seek to remove the false impress
sion Of his direct appeal to the people OF
italy Is cited as one encouraging sign,
and the adjustment Of Japan's case Is
referred to as another.
Diplomats point out that all the
powerful States with the exception OF
italy have used the threat of opposition
to the league covenant as a convenient
means OF forcing their maximum claims
where vital interests were involved.
President Wilson. rather than lose the
chance Of attempting to make his league
covenant a reality, reluctantly has been
forced to give way to the British. the
French and japanese.
Even when the so-called fourteen
points were overridden the position
which the President Is now described as
having taken - that II IL better to sacri-
hce some of the principles involved in
the covenant than the entire covenant
itself There Is some feeling here over
the manner in which the allied states
mon have taken advantage OF the Presi-
dents particular interest in the league.
1 italy. diplomats point out, is now
effectively using the league covenant as
q means Of forcing action on her de-
mands. The Italian delegates simply
refuse to cooperate unless their claims
are recognized. To carry out the league
plan without Italy Is practically impos'
sible. 30 to save the league 1t is neces-
sary for the President 20 make overtures
and win Italy back. This is understood
to be the reason for the proposals being
made now to the Italians.
Italy openly takes the stand that since
Great Britain and France and Japar
have obtained fulfllment Of their de
mands, Notwithstanding the so-callec
fourteen points. It is only right for tht
Italians to reap similar benefits. AS tn,
other nations obtained their advantage,
by refusing to Join the league II the,
were not granted. Italy Is APPARENT,
following the same procedure and calmly
holding aloot from the covenant unit
the price for her signature Is paid.
The sun., 1919-05-05
FUNDS SCARCE AT
FALL OF COMMUNE
Munich Firms Forced to Glue
Up All Revenues.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THE suS from rae
London 7f,nes Serrice


Copyright. 1919; all rights rsserped
THE HAGUE, May Accounts of the
last days of the Commune seem to Jus
tify the heading From the Munich Mad
house" given the narrative in the Berlin
newspapers
According thereto n catastrophe over
took the republics finances and SO great
was tho lack Of currency in the Golfers
OF the State and banks that to provide
means OF payment the entire daily talk
ings Of large businesses. such as fac
tcries. cafes, theatres. cinemas and tAv-
ems. had to he paid every day by the
business councils In the presence of the
owners into the banks. All OF the rent
from houses, &c. was ordered paid into
the banks.
Industries we're obliged, owing to the
lack Of coal, 70 cease further production.
thus rendering another 10000 workers
destitute. The Finance Minister declared
that in the short existence OF the Soviet
republic more money has been paid out
by the State than by any other Gov
eminent. He had differences with tho
Russians because he refused TO give up
the key TO the safe. The Russians
wished TO confiscate the Jewels and Sc
curities deposited therein.
The sun., 1919-05-05
OMSk GOVERNMENT
GAINING STEADILY
Admiral kolchok Holds Terri
tory Peopied by 20, 900, 900.
By hs Assocs1sed Press.

OMsK, April 81 (delayed) - The
Omsk Government has accomplished in
months what other governments saddled
with similar reconstruction work hav
taken years to achieve. When Adm!ra
Kolchak took control Of the adminlstra
ton there was virtually nothing in ST.
IBERIA resembling a central government.
There were remnants OF the old regime
badly disorganized. and various parts OF
Siberia barely were able to maintain To-
cal control without affiliation one with
the other.
Utilizing the available sections of the
Government military forces, Kolchak
continued TO gain strength and recogni-
ton until at present his authority ex-
tends beyond the Urals to the Pacific.
This territory embraces 10000. 900 peo-
Pile. but there are a few elements which
do not acknowledge Kolchak's author
ity. These elements. in the opinion of
competent observers. would have given
this recognition except for foreign in
reference.
One OF the greatest deficiencies con-
fronting Admiral kolchak is the lack OF
code suitable for the changed condi-
tons Practically all the laws OF the
monarchy must be rejected or recon-
structed The Council OF Ministers sits
daily, often late into the night, perfect
day an official bulletin is issued en-
bodying a dozen new laws as result
Of the deliberations.
This Is being accomplished IN spite of
the lack Of men experienced in Govern
mental and military affairs. due to the
scattering or humiliation OF the intelli-
gent element. Few OF those occupying
political and military posts have had
previous training. Kolchak himself has
not had extensive experience In directing
affairs. Most Of his Ministers at best
filled some subordinate once in the old
regime. The responsibility has been
thrust upon them and they are doing
their best to rise to the emergency
Encouraging cooperation comes from
the Bloc" consisting Of representatives
Of the cooperative societies. the profess
sional unions, the Constitutional Demo.
cratic party. Social Revolutlonists, So
cial Democrats and Cossacks. Naturally
there are many shades OF political opin.
lion In this body but its members have
announced themselves as definitely in
accord on two points-in their support
OF kolchak and in the proclamation bar.
ring out the Bolsheviki.
On all sides among Russians there is
heard regret expressed that the United
States has not seen TT to exert Its In
fluence in support OF the better element
of the population" While the officials
| seemingly understand that the United
| States is far from favoring the Bolshe.
wiki, they find It difficult to combat tho
popular impression. British and French
| influence Is paramount In this part OF
Russia because OF the friendly attitude
OF these Governments, which leads thu
struggling administration OF north Rus
STA to rely upon them for council ant
direction.
The sun., 1919-05-05
Churches' Council to Convene.

The Federal Council of the Churches
of Christ in America, which claims to
he representative OF thirty Protestant
denominations OF the country having a
combined membership OF 10000 900. an
bounced yesterday that tomorrow at
Cleveland. Ohio, the council will begin a
three day conference TO consider the
problems arising from post-bellum re-
construction conditions. Usually the
conferences are held quadrennially. but
the meetings are called a year ahead
of time this year because OF the grave
questions now before the public
The sun., 1919-05-05
Dinner for Michigan omcers.

Gov Albert L. Sleeper OF Michisan
and delegation OF Michigan people who
are here to welcome the troops OF the
Thirty second Division. composed OF for
mer National Guard regiments OF Mich
igan and Wisconsin, gave dinner In
ChuI chills last night to thirty officers of
the division. The state flag was carried
into the dining room by the Governor,
and the party sang the Michigan State
song Michigan. My Michigan"
The sun., 1919-05-05
BOLSHEVIk RULE
IN MUNICH ENDS
Berlin Government Gains
Upper Hand.
BY a stag Correspondent! Of The suS.
CopyrI0hi lsI9: oil rtQhts reserred.


PARIS. May - Dispatches received
to-day from Munich confirm the i'm
preston that the days OF Bolshe-
vik rule there are numbered,
and that the Hoffmann forces are
again in control. This means a victory
for the Berlin Government, due princi-
pally to the strong arm tactics OF Gus
tav Noske. Minister Of Defence.
There Is no confirmation here OF the
report that Petrograd has been aban-
doned, hut in French circles this is be-
lieved likely. Bella Kun's appeal to the
Rumanians and Czecho-Slovaks to stop
fighting rs looked upon as another sign
of the times.
Swiss newspapers print a report to
the effect that the Ukrainian forces have
agreed to an armistice with the Russian
Bolshevik forces TO permit them to pass
into Hungary to help their followers
there. This, however. is discredited
here.
The sun., 1919-05-05
Sing Sing Baseball Season Opens.

Amid the crash OF the prison band
Sing Sings Mutual Welfare League base
ball team opened its summer schedule on
the home grounds yesterday with
Warden Brophy In the box pitching the
first ball. while the fifteen hundred spec
tators roered their approval The
prison fans had nothing TO cheer for
after the first inning. for the league
team got In Its only run then and finally
was beaten by the Metropolitan Life
Ia sehall team. 6 to I.
The sun., 1919-05-05
FRENCH LABORITES
PLAN BIG PROTEST
May Day Troubles Haze
Serious Echo.

PARIS. May 4.-The feeling is being
expressed in the Socialist newspapers
here that the nation hasn't heard the
last Of the May Day fighting. This
feeling Crystallized to-day in an an
nouncement that the Compagnie General
du Travail, the largest and most pow
erful of the French labor unions, de-
c!ded last night TO call a convention OF
labor delegates from all parts OF France
a fortnight hence--almost the exact time
when the German answer to the peace
treaty is expected.
At this convention tie ACCESSIBILITY Of
n united movement will be discussed
The meeting lasted well into the night
with thSongs gathered il the streets
outside.
The death OF a second victim OF the
riots was announced to-day.
The sun., 1919-05-05
WILL REMAIN AT WEIMAR.
National Assembly Not to he Con-
vened in Berlin.

WErMAR. May 3 (delayed) Leaders
OF the German National Assembly have
decided not 20 convene the legislature
at Berlin. as has been suggested.
President Fehrenbach to-day in
structed the members OF the Peace and
Constitutional committees TO hold them
selves in readiness to convene in Berlin
for discussion of matters connected
with peace.
The sun., 1919-05-05
MAURA ASKS FOR SUPPORT.
New spanish Premier Appeals {,
Orderly Elements.

MADRID. May 3 tdelayed) King A..
fonsos reappo!ntment OF Antonio Maur,
as Premier of the Spanish Cabinet =
varlously commented upon in political
circles. It seems that Premier Maura.
after consulting the different party
leaders and finding he was unable 10
secure their unconditional support for
the passage Of the budget IN the Cortss
decided to place the question OF CON
iidence before the King.
His Majesty confirmed Premier Maurs
in power and gave him a royal decres
dissolving Parliament The Pruuriei
to-day published statement explaining
his action and asking the support a
orderly clements in Spain 10 carry OF
TIE Government.
The sun., 1919-05-05
ATTACK MADE ON HORvATH.
Man with Bombs Is Seized by
Canadians.

b. VLADrvosToK, via Montreal. May A.
An attempt was made recently on the
life OF Lieut.-Gen. Horvath, Russian mil
itary commander at Hardin. His assail-'
ant attacked him with bombs. but was
seized before he had carried out his
purpose
Canadian soldiers assisted In captur-
ing the man.
The sun., 1919-05-05
POLES AND GERMANS IN PACT.
Can Ship Goods to Czecho-sIoyakia
in Return for Potatoes.

DANzIG, via Berlin, May 4.-On the
of tho American Mission, the
Germans and Poles reached an agree
ment Friday whereby the Poles will de-
liver 10000 tons of potatoes to Germany.
the latter permitting the Poles 10 ship
goods to Czecho- Slovakia.
The Poles also agreed TO cease dis
turbing railway traffic.
The sun., 1919-05-05
TROOPS DEFEAT REDS.
END RULE IN MUNICH.


troops near Munich. according to the
Zurich correspondent OF the Exchange
Telegraph Company. Three hundred
dead soldiers. the message adds. have
been taken from the wreckage.
The sun., 1919-05-05
WILSON VISITS BARBIZON.
Goes to Painters Rendezvous in
Fontainebleau Forest.

~ TIC AbE"cIdToo PTtFs.
PARIS, May AFTER n morning spent
in his study at the White House"
President Wilson to-day made an eXcur-
sion to the Fontainebleau Forest by au-
tomobile. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson.
The party visited the Hotel Barhizon,
a favorite rendezvous OF the great French
painterS
The sun., 1919-05-05
woman "Benboy" Jumps to Death.

Mrs. Bessie Troy, 81, "bellboy" at
the Pennsylvania Hotel. jumped yester-
day from her apartment window on the
NTH floor of 1855 Amsterdam avenue.
and was killed, The police said her act
followed q quarrel with her husband.
The sun., 1919-05-05

Il was announced in Paris last week
that Premier Lloyd George had sent
representative of his Government TO
Rome to open informal negotiations Tor
the return to Paris OF an italian peace
delegation.
The sun., 1919-05-05

Political circles to have been connected
with the departure OF the italian dele
gates from the Peace Conference. MI
Griffith Is understood TO be communicat-
Ing on the subject with tho British dele
cation at Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-15
HEALTH TAH KS
BY WILLIAM I!=I !!:!,!I Il BRADY RAD nd.

, findings and advice. Since the
work of the service is not upon
commercial basis, the element of
financial interest will not interfere
with its scientific work. The ore
purpose which the working condi-
lions service seeks to further is
the improvement OF working con-
ditions."
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
SebOrThea OleOsa.
Several years ago I had TYPHOID
fever, after which my hair came
out badly, but later came in :-gain.
Recently it is again coming out. l
notice that there is a grayish gum
my substance around the roots that
can scratch off with my finger
nails. When I mention this to the
barber he merely applies some hair
tonic, which seems to do no good.
"a. w. c.
Seborrhea oleosa, or,
as the vulgar would say, oily dam
druff. The barber shop is often
the source OF infection that is
passed from head to head. Always
hurry home and take a thorough
shampoo after the ! barber is
through with you. If you will rub
into the scalp, by parting the hair
here and there, a little OF the fol-
lowing ointment each evening Tor
the non-greasy liquid as second
chOice), and shampoo once a week
you will get relief:
Salicylic acid ........... 20 grains
PrecipitatCd sulphur .-..., L dram
Ointment of rose water Il ounce
OF if a non-greasy application Is
required:
Salicyic acid .........10 grains
Resorcin .............10 grains
Toilet water Tor alcohol L ounce
AS a precaution, against any ul-
terror revisions by the proofreader,
let me repeat the above quantities:
Salicylic acid, 20 grains; precipitat-
ed sulphur, l dram; ointment of
rose water, l ounce; or, salicylic
acid, 10 grains, resorcin, 10 grains;
toilet water or alcohol, / ounce.
A Girl of Twelve.
How much should girl Of twelve
weigh? And how much should
her height be? 1 weigh 80 pounds
and am feet 9 inches tall. (Al-
berta
ANSWER-The average girl Of
twelve years weighs sly pounds
and is !. feet 8 inches tall. So you
are a little less than 10 per cent
above the average weight, Alberta,
and that is very favorable ad-
for q girl.
Flabby Folks Joints Crack.
Whenever l move my arms or
bend my knees my joints crack.
Would you kindly tell me what l
must do to stop that? miss NJ c.
ANSWER-You must go in for a
reasonable amount of physical edu-
cation; that is, proper general ex-
ercise, in gymnasium, for in
stance. The cracking is. due to
lack of tone, and only
physical training will overcome it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-15

questions of great moment for personal or
party advantage. That has been a marked
characteristic Of the man throughout his ad-
ministration and much OF the criticism directed
against him has arisen because he did not shift
his course every time the wind changed or hold
up big undertakings to make explanations. If
there ever was any political dross in his make
up the fires through which he has passed have
burned it out
MIR. Wilson is a forceful and far seeing
man. persistent and courageous. Even his en-
emies must concede that and they will also
have to admit that he has less reason than any
other American leader to be moved by politi-
cal considerations. He has enjoyed the high
est Of honOrs, has taken leading part in the
worlds greatest war and is now dominant
figure in the readjustment. He does not want
and probably would not take third term His
name will be written with those OF the great
est OF earth No man has greater reason than
he to hold true course during the rest Of his
career or less reason to deviate for reasons
Of expediency.
During the war everybody realized the
necessity Of Capitalization Of power and people
Ct all parties fell in willingly back Of the presi-
dent The need for the guidance Of a strong
hand is hardly less imperative now and until
the good ship U. s. A is safely through the
breakers. Woodrow Wilson is still captain. II
We are wise we will let him run the boat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-15

Of the president Of the road with
my true pals"
A sudden rush of tears came TO
the eyes of Irma as she clasped the
hand Of her benefactor. She leaned
forwards him and impulsively
kissed his bronzed, beard-tough-
ened face with the words: How
your dead sister must have loved
you!" Then a moment later she
waved adieu to him through an
open coach window and for a long
time after the train had gone
Myron Trask stood rejecting.
caressing the cheek where that
warm kiss of gratitude had been
bestowed.
1t was noticeable by the former
reckless comrades of Myron later
that he aschewed their company
and idleness. BY some influence
he became reinstated with the road
and asked for a position as station
agent and his chosen post was the
little town where Irma lived.
She was not a dull girl and she
discerned a motive in his seeking
to be near her. He was frank and
outspoken and he emphasized the
why and wherefore by a free con-
fession when they had become bet
ter acquainted. And so they were
married.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-15
The Honors Are Easy.

Henry Ford and the Chicago Tribune have
concluded their well advertised little 14-weeks'
engagement at Mt Clemens Mich and the
former in due time will have check for 6
cents as a memento.
The Tribune called Mr.. Ford an anarchist
By its verdict the jury rebuked the use OF the
term, but branded the compliments estimate
of the damage as extravagant. Doubtless the
well known procliVities Of the defendant were
taken into consideration when the compensa-
ton was fixed at cents, cent, presumably,
being for war tax.
Attorneys for both sides say they are sat-
isfied. They ought TO be. They have had sew
eral months Of most profitable employment in
which they shared with the principals a ma
tion-wide publicity, which. paid for by the
line at the usual rates, would amount to sew
eral millions.
Lawsuits such as Mr.. Ford and the Tribune
engaged in are luxury that can be afforded
by few. It would be fortunate indeed if ali
the fine points Of law that arise from time to
time in determining the rights Of individuals
and institutions could be adjudicated at the
expense OF those upon whom the burden falls
so lightly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-15

1t is not hard to see the finish of the new
American party, born in Texas yesterday and
dedicated to the defeat of woman suffrage and
the rebuking of the "radicalism" of the admin
istration. No movement with former Senator
Joe Bailey at the head ever will get very far,
in Texas or out OF it. Probably the rallying
cry of this one has been raised to cater to a
strictly localized demand Certainly the gem
tlemen who are most resonantly sounding it
ought to know that the "radicalism" referred
to is the best asset the Democratic party has
to commend it to the people and that the ap-
peal they are making. so far as the country as
a whole is concerned, is addressed to a dead
and buried past
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-15
Without Fear or Favor.

Railroad shopmen Of the country have voted
TO end their strike and to return to work Lag
ging industry will pick up again and inter
rupted commerce will exert itself to make up
for the time it has lost.
Credit is due to the leaders Of the shopmen
for their conservatism and GOODNESS. Standing
back of President Wilson their counsel finally
prevailed.
The presidents good sense and frmness and
his prompt action undoubtedly averted ma
tional calamity. He stated facts to the rail-
road men and told them what must be done IL
they or anybody else working for wages are
to get permanent relief. He spoke not only
for the shopmen themselves, but for all the
people. The workers have confidence in him
and therefore they are acting upon his advice
Whatever congress-, and especially the SEN
ate may do, the president will not daily with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-15
Tri.City Railway improvements.

From present indications IT will be at least
q month, and perhaps much longer, before q
7-cent fare can be made effective in Daven-
port. In the meantime Rock Island, and other
territory on this side Of the river in which the
Tri-City Railway company operates will pay
the deficit on the Iowa side. We have been
doing 1t right along. but the discrepancy in in
come of the corporation in Illinois and Iowa
will be greater than ever. Il is SO pronounced
now as to constitute an outrage against the
patrons over here.
In view of the existing situation the promise
to begin relaying Of crossings and repairing of
pavement on Second avenue will be welcomed.
The sooner it starts the better. The company
always has been exceedingly prompt to meet
Davenport's demands 1t has put in miles Of
double track in that city where traffic did not
Justify it, while congested lines on this side
like the Elm street, have been forced to get
along with single track.
1t is hoped that some Of the extra revenue
from 7-cent fares will be spent on this side. If
Rock Island consents to delay may wake up
some morning to ind that Davenport has spok-
en- for and has been promised the use OF all
the surplus on lines in that city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-15
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q. How can you remove s ease
from a fur coat? n. w.
A To clean fur first apply tur-
pentine and then sponge with al
cohol.
@. Is an examination for rail-
way mail clerk soon to be held?
F. r.
A. Such an examination will be
held throughout the country on
Aug. %. The subjects covered will
be arithmetic, geography, writing
and spelling. Application blanks
can be secured from any postmas-
ter.
Q. Can a soldier who has been
discharged without receiving full
equipment to which he is entitled,
afterwards get that equipment?
L. A.
A. It is the intention of the war
department to give every soldier
the equipment to which he is en-
titled, and if he has not received it,
he should apply to the Director of
Storage" war department, Wash
ington, d. c.
Q. How can a group of service
men form a post of the American
Legion? J. N. D.
A. Fifteen service men, wherev-
er they live, may apply for a char
ter and form a post. Literature
giving explicit directions in this
connection will be furnished to any
man who writes our Washington
bureau, enclosing a two-cent stamp
for return postage.
@. What is the present member
ship of the Knights of Pythias?
o. II. G.
A. The latest figures available
give the membership of this order
as 712,547. These figures are a
year and a half old and the men,
bership has probably considerably
increased.