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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
BOARD APPOINTS
NEW INSTRUCTOR

F. B. Crum of Palmyra, Ill, was
appointed science instructor for
Moline high school by the board of
education last evening Mr.. Crum
succeeds ". c. Emerson. who re
signed week ago to accept a posi-
ton as instructor at Georgia uni
versity. Mr. Emerson was faculty
manager of high school athletics
last fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
BLAZE THREATENS
ENTIRE BUILDING;
LOSS NEARLY S., 200

Fire in an apartment
101 Fourth avenue, Moline late YES
terday afternoon, resulted in dam
ages amounting to 81, 200. The
blaze originated from an overhead
ed stovepipe which runs between
the walls of the apartments. Two
families reside in the flat. ]. J.
O'Brien and T. Miller. The roof
was completely destroyed. Furni-
ture and bedding were damaged by
both the fire and water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
Funeral OF Arthur HoItmeyer.

Funeral of Arthur Holtmeyer will
be held at 2:3O Friday afternoon
from the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. f J. Grant. 1927 Fifth
avenue, Moline Services will be
conducted by Rev. r. S. Haney and
King Philip tribe. No. "a. Red Men,
will have charge at the grave. In
terment will be in Riverside GENE
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
DELEGATES LEAVE
FOR RATE HEARING

Mayor c. S. Trevor and James
Johnston, city attorney of Moline,
and George D. Long, city attorney
Of East Moline. left today for
Springfield to attend the public
hearing of the state utilities com
mission regarding the Tri-City Rail
way company's petition for an in
crease in street car rates. The
company asks an advance of cents
in fare. Announcement has since
been made that the hearing has
been postponed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
URGES MEDICINAL GARDEN

Chicago, Jan. S.-A medicinal
plant garden in the forest preserve
is urged by Professor Edward n.
CathercoI. instructor of pharmacog-
nomy at the University of Illinois,
in q communication to the commits
siouers. He suggests that twenty
acres be given over to such a gard
en- which. the professor says. would
tend to relieve the shortage of
drugs. President Reinberg said the
suggestion would be taken up by
''-r commissioners
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
AnderS j, SahIin,

AnGers J. Sahlin, aged 10, died
last night at his home, 1868 Fourth
avenue, after an extended illness.
He was born in Sweden and came
to Moline in 1894. Surviving are
the widow, a daughter, Mrs. II.
Hillbam of WaIlingford, Conn, two
sisters and two brothers. The re-
mains will be sent to Wallingford
for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
PICTURE
OF G.. WASHINGTON

New York, Jan. s. portrait Of
George Washington. by Gilbert
Stuart. was sold for $4,000 at pub
lie auction here last night under
the auspices of the American art
association. The protrait was from
the collection of Thomas B. Clarke,
which comprised fifty pictures and
brought a total of SIS, 035.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
JIM CERNY ABOUT
TO TAKE A BRIDE

Jimmy Cerny, former Moline ball
player. will be married Jan. 10 to
Miss Grace Darling of Tulsa. Okla
Cerny is travelling Tor a Chicago
manufacturing company and met
his bride while in her home city
last summer Cerny is a free agent,
hut is considering an offer from the
st. Louis Cardinals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
Obituary
Mrs. Anna l.. Galfcke.

Mrs Anna l. GaIfcke. aged 1S,
for the last year a resident of Mo
line, died in a local hospital yes
terday. Spanish influenza was the
cause of death. She lived at 1876
Nineteenth avenue. Surviving are
the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. c.
Shut of Ottawa. ILL.,, and the wild
over of this city. The remains will
be sent to Ottawa for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
HERMAN GUSTAFSON
OUT OF HUN PRISON

Government reports today show
that Herman Theodore Gustafson
of Moline has been released from
German prison camp and is return
ing to France. The Argus has been
unable to locate relatives of the
young man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
AMERICANS IN BERLIN.

Berlin. Sunday, Jan BY the
Associated Press. J-Delayed >
Lieutenant Arthur Sutton and Pri-
Yates McCauley. Suess and Haston
of the United States signal corps
arrived IN Berlin today from Co
blenz. They viii take photographs
Of happenings in Berlin and vicfn-
itv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
DESTROYERS RETTRN.

Boston, Jan. S.-Four more de-
stroyers returning from overseas
service were welcomed here today.
The Stringham, Sigourney and Bell
were the first to arrive and they
were soon followed by the Kimber-
ly. Two other destroyers were ex-
pected later in the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
AICTInN OFE ARMY MTLES.

Houston, TeX.-One thousand
government owned horses and
mules were placed on sale at auc-
tiOn TODAY at the remOunt depot at
Camp Logan. Scores OF Texas
farmers and stockmen were on hand
for the sale There are more than
5000 horses and mules at the re-
mount depot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
In The Lodges

At the meeting OF the National
Association of Stationary Engineers
held last evening instructions were
given TO the educational committee
to arrange for an entertainment and
engineering lecture 10 be given at
the next meeting, Jan. 81. Definite
plans will be announced later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
PRESIDENTTO TAKE REST,

PANS, Jan. S.-President Wilson,
somewhat exhausted by reason of
the travelling he has done. expects
10 rest absolutely for two days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
FLY 200 MILES IN 95 MINUTES.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. S-Flying
200 miles from Dayton, Ohio. in
50 minutes, the two map-making
machines of the squadron of three
planes which left Ellington field.
Houston. Texas, Dec. IA. arrived
here yesterday afternoon. covering
the complete trip of LAYS miles
from the gulf in 87S minutes fly
ing time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
Rundown People
VinoI is What You Need

Weak, rundown nervous men and women
need Vinol because it contains the most famous
reconstructive tonics in agreeable and easily
digested form:-Beef and Cod Liver Peptones,
Iron and Manganese Peptonates and Glycero-
phosphates.
We guarantee there is no tonic equal to Vinol.
uEpE &c pP0NE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
ASKS DIVORCE.

Ruth Moore filed suit in Moline
city court this morning asking di-
vorce from George Moore, who de-
serted his wife July 3, 1916. The
Moores were married at Galesburg.
Oct %, 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
'TALY HONORS MRS. WILSON.

Rome. Jan. During their stay
IN Rome President Wilson and Mrs.
Wilson visited the Red Cross hos
pital. where in behalf of the Italian
Red Cross the cross of merit was
presented to Mrs. Wilson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
EIGHT EAR VIM

Warsaw. Jan. 7.-(Bv the AS
ISOLATED PressJ Fighting for the
possession Of Wilma has been be
gun between the Poles and Boil
sheyist troops
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
HERE IS PROOF
Detroit, Mich.

'T got into a weak, rundown con-
dition, no appetite. tired all the
time and headaches-but had to
keep around and do my homework
l read about VinoI and tried it
within two weeks I commenced to
improve, and now have a splendid
appetite and feel stronger and bet
ter in every way."-Mrs. John F.
Watson.
For all rundown. nervous, an aemic
men, feeble old people and debate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08
TeRRrkanA Texas.

Il keep house and / was weak.
rundown and nervous, back ached
hard to take care of my chickens
and do my WORLDWIDE has restor-
ed my strength, and my nervous
ness has gone, so I can do my work
as we'll as ever. Every rundown
woman should take Vinol. Mrs.
Emma Britt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-08

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
SAIL FROM ARCKANCEL
American Troops Leave Russia
for French Port.
Infantry Detachment Is First Of Unit.
ed States; Expedition to Start
for Home.

Archangel, June Gan American
infantry contingent which has been
serving in northern Russia boarded a
transport for the trip to the United
States. These are the first American
troops detailed to sail for home. The
detachment will go to Brest.
Six companies of the 339th infantry,
aggregating 1000 men, or approx.
mately one-third of the American
force on the Archangel front, comprise
the first detachment to leave. They
embarked at Economic, the winter
port of Archangel.
1olsheviki Start counter-Drive.
London, June ga Russian wire
less message received here claims that
the Bolsheviki have successfully un-
dertaken a counter offensive against
the Esthonians and the North Rus
sian troops advancing along the Cat
china railway.
The soviet troops occupied several
villages As miles west of CATCHING
the statement adds, and also are ad-
vancing in the Marva sector. Cat
china is IS miles south of Petrograd.
The Bolshviki also claim to have
gained successes against the kolchah
forces in Eastern Russia.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
thin PEOPLE
SHOULD take
Nothing Like Plain 6itro-Phosphate*
to Put on Firm, Healthy Flesh and
to Increase Strength, Vioor
and Nerve Force.

Judging from the countless preparations
and treatments which are continually be-
Ing advertised for the purpose of making
thin people feshy, developing arms, neck
and bust, and replacing ugly hollows and
and beauty, there are evidently thousands
of men and women who keenly feel their
excessive thinness.
Thinness and weakness are often due
to starved nerves. Our bodies need more
phosphate than is contained in modern
foods. Physicians claim there is nothing
that will supply this deficiency so we'll as
the organic phosphate known among drug
gists as bitro-phosphate, which is mex
pensive and is sold by most all druggists
under guarantee Of satisfaction or money
back. BY feeding the nerves directly and
by supplying the body cells with the nee
essary phosphoric food elements bitro-
phosphate should produce a welcome
Transformation in the appearance; the in
crease in weight frequently being aston
fishing.
Increase in weight also carries with 1t
Nervousness. sleeplessness and lack Of
excessive thinness,. should disappear. dull
eyes become bright, and pale cheeks glow
with the bloom Of perfect health
CAUTION: - Although bitro-phosphate
is unsurpa ssed for relieving nervousness.
sleeplessness and general weakness. 1t
should not, owing to it's tendency to in
crease weight, be used by anyone who
does not desire to put on flesh.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
RAIL men HAVE PLAN
Favor Creating Department of
Transportation.
Three Directors Would Decide on
Rates and Commission Put
Them in Force,

Washington, June 6.-Creation of a
deps rtment of transportation in the
government to be headed by three
directors was proposed by A. p. Thorn
as the plan OF the Association of Rail
way Executives for the permanent
solution of the railroad problem.
Speaking before the convention of
American Short Line railroads, Mr..
Thorn said the department would be
charged with the duty of representing
the public in all traffic matters and
the Interstate Commerce commission
would order into effect the rates indi.
Gated by 1t.
Criticism of the Interstate Com.
MERGE commission by Mr.. Thorn as too
much exposed to the influences of
public opinion to adjust rates on the
basis of the roads necessity, evoked
opposition from speakers and the con-
vention passed vote of confidence
in the governments rate-making body.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
Capital Paper Says Terms OF
Pact Unacceptable to Aus
trian Government.
EXPERTS CONSULTED
BIG Four Advises With Authorities on
Preparations and Territorial Cues
tions-WiIson's Departure for
Home May Be Delayed.

Vienna, June 5.-The Austrian
government has decided unani-
mousIy that the peace terms pre-
scented at St. German Monday are
unacceptable, the Neues Aben.
bIatt says.
Paris, June 6-Experts on terri
torial questions and reparations have
been called in by the Council of Four.
It is understood that the clauses of
the Austrian peace treaty dealing with
reparations now have been completed.
Neutrals as we'll as Allies are max.
ing preparations to meet the situation
that would be created by refusal OF
the Germans to sign the peace treaty.
Norway, Sweden, Denmark and
Switzerland have made known their
intention to refuse to enter any block
ade agreement against Germany in the
event the armistice is ended. The de-
cision of Holland is expected shortly.
Wilson's Return Probably Delayed.
Washington, June 5. - President
Wilson has little hope of leaving for
home before June Is, according to pri-
vate information received here He
plans to visit Brussels before his re-
turn. 1t therefore appears likely he
will not be back in Washington be-
fore the end of this month at the best.
An unverified report is circulated
that the Big -Four has agreed to China
making reservation regarding the
Shantung settlement when she signs
the German treaty.
World Food Control.
Paris, June 5.-The supreme eco
nomic council has appointed COM
mittee, composed of Herbert c. Hoo
yer, Lord Robert Cecil, M. Clementell.
Signor Crespi and Baron Emil de Car
tier de Marchienne of Belgium, to
study a plan for liquidation of the
worlds food control and to study how
economic problems are to be met after
the approaching harvest.
A preliminary survey of the import
necessities of Europe, except Russia,
shows the area will need 7O0,000,00O
bushels of wheat and rye at mini
mum or 100000 bushels as a posi-
BILE maximum, Mr.. Hoover, the head
VI liz all1CO IcAACA Ol6uAlLuIIOA' SehAu
in a statement.
The export surplus of the grain from
the larger exporting countries indi-
Gates that the needs of Europe can
be met. Mr. Hoover estimates the ex-
ports of the United States at 470,-
OO0, 900 bushels.
I'VE estimate the total prospective
European yield of wheat and. rye, out
side Russia, as of May 1, after deduct
ing seed, at 1850, 100000 bushels" said
the statement. This indicates crop
of about n per cent of prewar normal.
The prewar consumption, outside of
seed, was about $500, 100000 bushels,
indicating a net import Of about $780,
600 900 bushels If consumption were
normal next year."
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
FORM STABLE GOVERNMENT

Governor Harrison Favors Indepen.
dence for Philippines.
Washington, June 5.-Independence
for the Philippine islands was urged
by Governor General Harrison at a
second joint session of house and SEN
ate committees holding meetings on
the memorial presented by the Philip
pine mission.
Il am glad to support most heartily
the request of the Filipinos that this
government grant them their indepen-
dence," Governor Harrison said.
"They have established a stable gov
eminent which meets all American
requirements"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
Postmaster General Gives Up
Control of Telegraph and
Telephone Lines.
SEVERAL RULES STAND
Companies Are Prohibited From Dis
eliminating Against Union En-
pIoyes and Existing Rates
Remain in Effect.

Washington, June 6.-Postmaster
General Burleson has ordered tele-
graph and telephone companies whose
lines have been controlled and, !oper-
ated by the government since Aug. 1
to resume Immediately operations for
their own account.
The Postoffice department, however,
under terms of Mr.. BurlesOn's order,
retains a measure of control of the
services, pending final action by con-
gress.
Regulations prohibiting discrimina-
ton against wire employees because of
union affiliations, maintaining existing
rates and charges and instructing COM
panies to keep special accounts to
facilitate settlement between them.
selves and the government are re-
tanned in effect under the order issued
by the postmaster general.
Says Duty Prompted Him.
Mr.. Burleson accompanied the order
with statement giving the reasons
which impelled him to take the action.
He asserted that the President having
recommended the return of the proper
ties, the senate interstate commerce
committee having indicated that i'm
mediate return was advisable and the
house committee having, through hear
Ing manifested desire for action
toward that end, he felt it his duty
to return operative control to the va
rious private owners.
Strikes threatened by telephone and
telegraph employees unions had no
bearing on the departments action,
officials said.
One Control Board Retained.
The order abolishes the wire oper-
ating board of which Union N. Bethel
of New York Is chairman, but the
wire control board, consisting Of John
A. Rooms, first assistant postmaster
general, w. H. Lamar and the statis-
tical and legal staff, will continue to
exercise the control retained by the
order until the governments connec-
ton with the wire systems is ended.
Contracts for compensation and
awards by state commissions remain
in effect under the order as well as
the increased toll rates, service con-
nection charges and special exchange
rates recently authorized by the post
master general. Special arrangements
are provided for compromising mutual
and cooperative companies.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
Broken Trolley Wire Sets Off
Powder on Train Carrying
Miners to Work.
MANY BODIES BURNED
Law Violation, In Carrying Powder on
Same Cars With Men, Is Charged
List Of Injured Reaches
More Than Thirty.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June g.
Eighty-th:ee men dead and sc
others burned and manned, many
Of whom will die, is the toll of
disaster in the Baltimore tun.
mel Of the Delaware e. Hudson
Coal company in the east end Of
this city.
Wilkesbane, Pa, June 6.-According
to list given out by the Delaware
and Ohio Coal company officials, rs
men lost their lives in the Baltimore
were injured.
Forty-o1e bodies have been identi-
fed and 81 remain unidentified. The
company's injured list is not complete
but it is certain that the number of
injured will reach about 40.
The disaster is, without exception,
the greatest that has ever occurred in
this vicinity.
Wire Breaks; Powder Explodes.
More than one hundred mine work
ers were riding to their work crowded
into what is known as trip of mine
cars drawn by motor. The rear car
carried IL kegs Of black powder used
for blasting loose the coal in the cham
bers.
The trolley wire snapped when the
train had gone about 200 feet from the
entrance. The wire sputtered and siz-
zled and the sparks it emitted touched
off the powder.
MangIed Bodies Found Everywhere
There was a roar and in an instant
every man and boy on the train was
either dead or dying. Mangled bodies
were found everywhere by the rescue
crews.
Fire fighters, working frantically,
succeeded in an incredibly short time
in subduing the flames which followed
the blast. Then came the gruesome
work of taking out dead and injured.
Those who had not already succumbed
were so badly burned that in nearly
every case death is a matter of only
short time.
Law Violated, Charge. ~
Alleged violation of mine laws Ut
One of the most drastic provisions of
the anthracite mine code is the Sec
ton forbidding the transportation of
men on a car or train which carries
explosives. Yet the train of little cars
conveying it's freight of miners had at
tached to it's rear a car of a dozen
kegs of powder. Investigation will dis
close whether the men or the COM
pany is responsible for this violation
of the law.
Bodies Brought Out Burning.
Some of the first bodies brought
from the tunnel were burning when
they reached the surface. Clothes had
been burned away and the flesh was
roasting from the intense heat. Water
was poured on these to put out the fire.
Company employees said there is a
"pull'' of 10000 cubic feet of air per
minute in the tunnel and that the air
pulled in the flames from the powder
directly over the men. Along the side
of the tunnel there is q creek and at
the flash of the flames some men who
were walking along the side of the
trip of cars dropped into the water
and saved their lives.
Returned Soldiers Hunt Parents.
East end a few hours ago was the
scene of great gaiety. That section of
the city welcomed home boys from the
81 Field Artillery. Bands were out,
flags were flying, red fire burned.
Within IL hours the Joy of some of the
soldiers turned into despair. Their
fathers were among the dead.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
$4,000 PRIZE is Offered
Aviator Can Win Money by Flying to
Australia.

Venice, Calf, June 6.-Announce-
ment was made by Thomas H. Ince,
motion picture producer, that he will
give $4,000 as prize money for avia.
tors who will attempt a flight from
here to Australia
To the first man to land on Austria
liam soil $4,000 will be paid, he said.
To the first aviator attempting flight,
who although failing to reach Austria
liza, reaches the Hawaiian islands, &c.,
900 will be paid.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
Team Going to Brazil.

Rio Janeiro, June 6.-The football
team of Bethlehem. Pa. accepted an
invitation from the Football Confeder-
alton of Brazil to visit Rio Janeiro,
Santos and Santa Paulo to play Bra
Iilian teams in September.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
ONE-HALF OF ONE PER CENT
Probable Alcohol Limit Which Con-
oress May Determine.

Washington, June 5.-Congress will
not attempt to define intoxicating bev-
erages in legislation to enforce nation
al prohibition. Any beverage contain
ing one-half of one per cent alcohol
will be considered as coming within
the law and on this basis all enforce
ments legislation will be drawn up,
Chairman Volstead of the house judi
ciary committee said.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12

; cutleura Soap for the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear.
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum and you. have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-Adv.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
Munich 1oIshevist to Die.

Copenhagen, June 6.-Herr Levine
of Munich, editor of the Red Flag and
a revolutionist leader in Bavaria, has
been sentenced to death after two
days trial, according to dispatch re
ceived here from Munich.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
NATIONS DEBT IS GROWING
Increase Of More Than One Billion
During May.

Washington, June 5.-The nations
public debt reached a new high mark
Of $25,921, 1927 at the end of May,
an increase Of 1,O96,64O,270 during
the month resulting from new issues
of certificates of Indebtedness and pay.
ments on Victory Loan subscriptions.
Ordinary disbursements in May
amounted to 1901. ,920, only slightly
less than the $1,O6s, 2O3, O2O in May last
year,
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12
What's in a Name?

What's in Name?
Mr. Homebody-This tea substi-
tute's the worst dope I ever tasted.
Who recommended it to you SO
highly?
His Wife-It was correspondent
in the Ladies' Confidant who signs the
name adv"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-06-12

Several Hurt in Rio Janeiro Strike.
Rio Janeiro, June 6.-Several per-
sons were wounded in fight between
police and strikers. Order was re-es-
tablished after the fight, but the
strikes continue.