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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-10
10000 WIRE
MEN ARE SET
To WALK OUT
Only Eleventh Hour Con-
cession Can Prevent
Strike Tomorrow.

Chicago, June 10.-Only eleventh
hour concessions by operating COM
panies can prevent the strike to-
morrow OF some 10000 telegraph
and telephone operators, S. j.
Konenkamp, international presi-
dent of the Commercial Telegraph
ers' Union of America, said today
after receipt of additional reports
the country.
The only ray of hope, union Of
ficials said, was that officials OF the
Postal Telegraph and Cable COM
pany might sign the new agreement
thus keeping employees of that COM
pany out of the strike.
Look to Mackay.
Local chapters in many cities
have wired President Mackay of the
Postal company urging him to sign
the new agreement before the
strike" said President Konenkamp.
"Mr. Mackay has always been very
fair to us and we have hope he will
continue to be. 1t is not at all un-
likely that through his efforts we
may not have to call out the Postal
telegraphers."
Wires GOmpers Of Strike.
Mr.. Konenkamp today sent the
following telegram to Samuel
Gompers, president of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, which is
in session at Atlantic City.
"The Commercial Telegraphers
of the United. States wilt-stEihe-ssss
morrow for the fundamental rights
to organize into trade unions and
to bargain collectively. The atti-
tude of the wire administration
under Burleson and his restoring
President Carlton to control of the
Western Union for the purpose of
destroying us makes this strike in
evitable. You are aware of the
promises made to US by the gov
ernment. You know how they were
violated. Mediation, conciliation
and arbitration have not been
available for us, but the employers
doubt our strength. But 1 feel
confident we will surprise the ma
ton by tomorrow's response.
Asks Help Against "AutOcracy."
"I earnestly ask the convention
now in session to take some action
to help us destroy the worst labor
autocracy this country has ever
known"
II was announced that the Mont
gomery county Qllinnis) telephone
and telegraph company today sign
ed the new agreement, thus ending
a strike of between $50 and 200
workers which had been in pro-
gress six days.
Await Z. S. Action.
Roanoke, Va, June 10.-More
than 5000 striking shop employees
of the Norfolk and Western Fail
way are awaiting steps today by
the railroad administration looking
to the settlement of the controversy
over the discharge of eight men at
Wilcoe, W. Va, last Wednesday,
which has resulted in almost COM
pIete tie-up of the shops on the en-
tire Norfolk and western system
and threatens to involve railroad
employees over the country.
Detroit Demands Service.
Detroit, Mich, June 10.-Officials
of the Detroit United Railways Co,
whose motormen and conductors
struck Saturday night, completely
tying up traction service in the city
and suburbs, were today served
with a mandatory and prohibitory
Injunction to compel the men to re-
sumo operation of portion of it's
system.
Part of the city is served by
lines affected by the injunction and
if operations are resumed on these,
it is pointed out, the situation would
-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-10
GREAT SHORTAGE
OF TEACHERS FOR
SCHOOLS is FELT

Washington, June 10-American
schools are facing a serious prob
lem because of the lack of teach
ers. P. P. Claxton of the bureau of
education declared today in asking
congress for 100000 additional
appropriations for conducting the
service of his bureau for the year
beginning July 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-10
VILLAFORCES
CAPTURE TOWN
Guaelupe, 32 Miles East of Ell PasO,
is Reported Occupied by
Mexican Rebel Band.

Ell Paso, Tex, June 10.-ViHa
forces occupied Guadalupe, a Mex
ican town opposite Fabens, Texas,
80 miles east of Ell Paso last night,
according to information from
Fabens today.
Anothe force, said to be part of
General Angels force is moving to-
ward Juarez. There was no fighting
at Guadalupe, the Carranza garri-
son having been called in Juaez
last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-10
CROWDER WILL GO
BACK TO CUBA TO
COMPLETE WORK

Washington, June 10.-Major
General Enoch Crowder, former
provost marshal-general, who re-
turned to Washington recently to
the preparation of legis-
lation affecting the modification of
the army's court martial procedure,
will return to Cuba within a fort
night to complete his work there in
connection with revision of the
republics election laws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-10
DUBUQUE IS HOST
AT TWO DAY MEET
OF STATES ELKS

Dubuque, Ia, June 10.-Dubuque
is host today to 5000 Elks here for
a two day convention. The program
provides for an automobile tour of
the city, a business meeting, band
concert,address by Grand Exalted
Ruler Bruce Campbell of East st.
Louis. Ill. vaudeville and a theatre
and a grand ball tt the Elk lodge.
A sp ecial parade is set for Wednes-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-10
STEEL ORDERS SLUMP.

New York, June 10.-UnfiIled or
ders of the United States Steel cor
poration on May 81, were 4,282.310
tons, according to the corpora
tion's monthly statement issued to-
day. This is a decrease of 51S,375
tons compared with the orders on
April 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-10
NEW YORK ON GUARD.

New York, June 10.-Three hum
dred plain clothes men are guard
ing public buildings and residences
of prominent citizens and public Of
ficials who might be targets of ter
rorists-
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
THE MEN IN
] CLASS Al

--ound. healthy man is never n
back number. A man can be as Wig
orous and able at 70 as at 20. Con-
dition, not years. puts you in the
discard. A system weakened by over
work and careless living brings ola
age prematUrely. The bodily func-
tions are impaired and unpleasant
symptoms appear. The weak spot is
generally the kidneys. Keep them
clean and in proper working condition
and you will generally find yourself
in Glass 4. Take GOLD MEDAL
Haarlem Oil Capsules periodically and
your system will always be in work
ing order. Your spirits will be en-
livened. your muscles supple. your
mind active. and your body capable
of hard work.
Don't wait until you have been re-
jected- Commence to be a first-class
man now. Go to your druggist at
once. Get a trial box of GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. They are made
of the pure. original. imported Haar-
lem Oil-the kind your great-grand-
father used. Two capsules each day
will keep you toned up and feeling
fine. Money refunded If they do not
help you. Remember to ask for the
imported GOLD MEDAL Brand. In
three sizes, scaled packages.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
ONE LANGUAGE,
ONEFLAG--T. R.
Last Message of Great
American Plea for Ma
tional Loyalty.

New York. Jan. "a plea for con-
tinuation Of the fight for Americanism
was Col Roosevelt's last message 10
the American people. It was READ
last night at an all-American beneht
concert is the HippOdrome by Henry
c. Quimby. Of the American Defense
Society, who voiced the Colonefs re-
gret at his inability TO be present in
person because of illness.
~ cannot be with you and so all 1
can do is to wish you GOdsped'" wrote
TIE Colonel. There must be no sag
ging back in the fight for American
ism Just because the war Is over.
There can be no divided allegiance
here. ANY man who says he Is an
American but something else also isn't
an American at all. We have room
for but one flag, the American nag,
and this excludes the red flag which
syrnbolizes all wars against liberty
and civilization Just as much as II eN-
cludes any foreign flag Of a nation to
which we are hostile.
I'VE have room for but one language
here, and that is the English language,
for we intend to see that the crucible
turn our people out as Americans, OF
American nationality, and not as
dwellers in a polyglot boarding house;
and We have room for but one soul
loyalty. and that is loyalty to the
American people"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07

tied campaign and a special appeal to
this element, was elected
1t was in his last two terms in the
assembly that Roosevelt came into
close touch with Grover Cleveland,
then governor. Although of opposite
political faiths, there was a bond OF
sympathy between the two men in
their stalwart independence of thought
and action, and the governor grew to
trust and rely on his young antaG-
, onist even more surely than he did
the regular leaders of his own party.
Roosevelt was recalled from hl5
ranch in the fall of 1886 to become a
candidate for mayor of New York
City. He was the nominee of an in
dependent Committee of One Hundred
and OF the Republican party. His op-
ponents were Henry George, running
on a Labor and sinEle-tax platform,
and Abram s. Hewitt, whom Tam
many had nominated in one of its
periodic simulations of Righteousness.
Something very much like a panic was
Ceated among the business classes,
with the result that thousands of vot-
ers forsook party, and, doubtless in
fluenced to some extent by the high
qualifications of Mr.. Hewitt, cast their
NOltS lot lut dllUlduN nominee III
their dread lest Henry George be
elected. The result was that Mr..
Hewitt was chosen.
Theodore Roosevelt was appointed a
member OF the National Civil Service
Commission in May. 1889. by President
Harrison. He served throughou Har-
rison's administration, and was re-
tained in office by President CIeve-
land As commissioner he threw
open the doors freely to all comers,
and adopted the custom OF replying
personally to all adverse criticisms of
the merit system.
Mere figures convey a very made
quate idea of what was accomplished
in the extension of the merit system
during Commissioner Roosevelt's term
Of Office. To say that he found 14,O0O
Offices under the civil service. and
left 10000, does not half tell the story
for, in less than a decade the num-
Der of offices on the civil service lists
was more than 125.OO0, and the ex-
tension had followed recommenda-
tions which Roosevelt had made.
Roosevelt resigned from the Civil
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
TROPICAL fever
KILLED COLONEL
Equatorial Swamps' Poison
Broke Rugged Health
and Slapped Lift.

Equatorial fever contracted while
exploring In South America i've years
ago 10 held accountable by many OF
Theodore Roosevelt's friends for the
initial break in his rugged health and
the poison which gradually sapped his
life.
The former President battled with
his characteristics strenuoUsness
against this malady until recently.
when his age became allied against
him.
"A loss Of equilibrium" was suf-
fered by Col Roosevelt a year ago, as
q result Of operations on his ears for
abscesses. He was compelled TO go to
Roosevelt Hospital for treatment for
what was described as throat trouble
but few days later admission was
made that the primary trouble was
due to abscesses. An operation on
his thigh and ears followed.
The former President was compelled
to rest to master his dizziness and
he soon threw OF the aflment. His
remarkable vitality aided him rnaterf-
ally.
But the poison contracted into his
system while tracing the course Of
the River Of Doubt was never entire
ly eradicated, and II is this toxic In
Yasion which his friends hold RESPONSE
Die for the sapping OF his vital forces
he carried to his death a bullet fired
into his chest by a would-be assassin
IN milwaukee some years ago.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07

Service Commission in May, 1895. and
accepted one of the police commits
sionerships rendered him by Mayor
Strong. OF New York City. He was
chosen president of the board. and
from the first stamped his personality
on the department.
Series of Reforms.
In twenty months there were l69
dismissals. as compared with sew
enty-six in the four years preced-
ing. A system Of rewards for
bravery and meritorious conduct
was also inaugurated, which had a
salutary effect on the morale of the
force. He began by removing In
spector Byrnes from the seat he had
long held and by abolishing the po-
lice parade, declaring well parade
when we need not be afraid to
show ourselves"
1t is. however. with the enforce
ment of the excise law that the
name of Commissioner Roosevelt
was always most closely associated.
When he went into office it was al
most a truism that the excise law
could not be enforced in New York
City. The new board made UP their
minds TO enforce it, with the result
that, for the first time in its his
tory, the excise law was thoroughly
and honestly administered. The
next steps were to shut UP the DO
lice lodging houses, which had
grown to be a source of great evil,
and to enforce the law against SELL
ing liquor to minors. In this last
move 1t was necessary to make use
Of minors to obtain convictions.
This reused hosts of clergymen and
prohibitionists, who expressed their
horror at the means employed.
Roosevelt persisted fearlessIy, con-
tending that the means justified the
end. The actual result was that the
growing evil was checked.
In enforcing order and obedi-
ence. the Commissioner adopted the
method of making night trips about
the city to see how the force be-
haved itself. He enforced the sani-
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Be Fat ?
Become Slim This Season.

Have you heard about the new sys-
TEN for weight reduction
You may eat and drink all you need.
There is no tedious exercising Take
a little oil Of korein at mealtimes nj
when retiring: also follow the simple.
clear directions. A loss Of weight ten
10 sixty pounds (whatever you need to
lOsel. may be expected by this safe
and pleasant system Of fat reduction.
At the druggists get a small box OF
oil OF koreiu CspsUles. and start at
once. Be OF normal size, with good
figure and attra Ctivc appearance. agile
QuiCk-witted. healthier and more ef-
ficient. BY reducing weight now YOU
are likely to avoid one or more dis
eases heart weakness SuuStroEe,
apopIexy. etc. and 20 add many years
to your life. RCmombcr-Oil OF kOrein-
BECOME thin and stay so. Show others
this advert tisCuCUt-Adv
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07

ners that had been arranged for
last night and tonight.
The formal announcement OF tho
death Of Col Roosevelt ives made
in the Senate by Senator Thomas
Martin, Of Virginia, the Democratic
floor leader, and in the House by
Representative Henry T Rainey,
Of Illinois. acting leader in the alb
sence Of Mr.. Kitchin. Before these
announcements were made. how
ever, the news had been flashed
from one member to another. end
in the Closkrooms and lobbies Of the
Capitol members united in giving
expression TO their feelings OF re-
gret.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
High Spots Co.. K so6siSzlr t;!; V

October 27, I85S-Born in New York.
I88o-Graduated from Harvard University.
October 27, I88o-Marred Alice Hathaway Lee who
died in 1884
I882-Became member of New York Legislature
ISS4-klected delegate to Republican National Con-
vention.
I884-Wcnt North Dakota to live on ranch
I886-Candidate for mayor of New York
I886-Married Edith Kermit Carow.
I889-Became United States Civil Service Commissioner
I8oTBccame president of New York police board
I8oz-Becamc Assistant Secretary of the Navy
I898-Resigned from Navy Department organize with
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood then an army surgeon
the first United States cavalry for service in Cuba
Became colonel on promotion for gallantry
I899-Became governor of New York.
I9oo-Became Vice President of the United States
I9oI-Became President to succeed William Mckinley
assassnated
Ioo4-Eected President of the United States
Iooo-Awarded Nobel Peace Prize (S4oooo) for good
offices in bringing to end Russo Japanese war
IoIo-Specal Ambassador of United States at funeral
of King Edward VII
Iooo-Went to Africa hunting trip.
IoI2-Candidate for Progressive party for Presidency
IoI3-Went to South America exploring trim
I9I4-Vsted Spain
IeI6-Defeated in effort to become Republican Pres-
dental nominee.
IoI7-Refused permission organize division for
service in France. "
1oIo-Gaye up $4,000 Nobel Peace Prize to war work
. dividing sum between various organizations
January 9, IoIo-Died at home in Oyster Bay
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Dead Statesman s Life Story of A Achieuement,
Usually Winning, Sometimes Losing, but Fighting
Colonel Proved Unselfsh
Loyalty, Declares Wood
By MAI. GEN. LEONARD WOOD.

Camp Funston, Kans, Jam 6-The death of my friend,
Theodore Roosevelt brings great personal loss and
but keen and deep these they but the
and loss of individual.
The nations loss irreparabe his death comes at
time when his services this i'll be spared.
Never America in reed of frankness and
courage his honest criticism wisdom present
Unselh loyalty honest and fearless criticism always
characterized the life and work of Theodore Roosevelt
he lived and worked always his counrys interests
While shall not have the living voice and presence,
shall always have to guide the example of his life and
the principles which he laid so much honesty
ability and wisdom His entire life and work one the
nation-servce for whatever he believed to be right
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Dead Statesman Mourned
By Entire Colored Race

The 100000 negroes OF America
saws a letter sent to Mrs. Roosevelt by
Emmett J.. Scott. special assistant 10
the Secretary of War and secretary
Of Tuskegee Institute, on behalf OF
his people. learn with sincere regret
Of, the death of your distinguished
husband.
The nation suffers an irreparable
loss" the letter continues, in his
passing. His intense patriotism, love
of justice and practical helpfulness
endeared him to the entire country.
In your hour Of bereavement, l beg
to assure you of the deepest sym
pathy Of the negro people and OF
Tuskegee Institute. of which he was
an shonored trustee. The demise OF
Col. Roosevelt is sorrow which we
share In common with his family"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Japan's Peace ENJOYS
Extend Condolences

New York. Jan. 6.-S. Uyeda, mana
ger OF the Nippon Tsushin Sha, Japan
ese press agency today voiced Japan's 5
regret at the ColonePs passing. on be-
half of Baron Maxine. japanese peace
delegate, and his party who are here
en- route to the Versailles conference.
Admiral Takeshita, one Of the peace
delegates. went to Oyster Bay this
afternoon to offer condolences to Mrs.
Roosevelt and family.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Capt. Archie Roosevelt
{ Hurries to Oyster Bay

Boston. Mass, Jan. 6.-Capt. Archie
Roosevelt. who was here to attend the
fsneral of his father-in-law. left for
Oyster Bay early today. when notified
oe Col. ROoseyelt's death.
The only information available at
Mrs. RoOseveIt's home was that Cap
tsin Roosevelt is not here"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Rumanian Citizenship
To Peasants and Jews

humania will pass new law.
granting Rumanisn peasants ana
Jews full rights OF citizenship, sc-
cording to letter sent by NJ. An
tonasco. Rumanian minister. to
Baron Rothschild, president OF the
central committee Of Israelites in
Paris.
The emancipation OF the Jews OF
Rumania gives them fun rights in
the division Of the lands among the
citizens under the new laws abro-
eating the property rights OF the
land barOnE
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Gloom Winged Airplanes
Z Over Home of Roosevelt

New York, Jan. 6-Ten army air
Planes few from Hazelhurst field to
Sycamore Hill, Col. Roosevelt's home.
yesterday afternoon, and dropped
wreaths. From now until the time of
tte funeral services, one or two
planes will hover day and night above
the COlOners home, 1t was stated
hare
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Poles May Lose Lemberg
To Ukrainian Forces

Amsterdam, Jan. 6-Ukrainisn forces
are besieging Demberg. the fall OF
which is imminent because OF lack or
food, according to an agency dis
patch received here today.
Possession OF Demberg has been dis
puted by the Poles and UkrainIans for
some time. The Poles seized the city
several weeks ago.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Poles Demand Surrender

Copenhagen, Jan. 6.-The Poles have
sent an Ultimatum to the Germans
demanding surrender OF the city Of
Beutschen. II was reported In dis
patches received here today.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Coat on Fire; Loss, $500.

A fire originating in coat
hanging on a hat rack in the office
of a garage in rear of 1920 X street
northwest, owned by Chester L.
Belding. spread into the storeroom
and destroyed five cars last night.
Damage is estimated at $500.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07

Colds Cause Grip and Influep,a-
LAXATIVE BROM0 QUININE Tsh.ets re-
move the cause. There Is only one "Eromo
ouinine." z. W. GROVES signature On the
box 3c-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
DEATH STIRS CAPITAL;
SENATE AND HOUSE ACT
FLAGS AT HALF MAST
CONTINUED PROM PAGE ONE

ONll-NOED IHSON IASE bNEA
action they had taken in regard TO
flying the flag. 1t was stated at the
White House last night that undoubt-
edly a proclamation would be issued
calling for the continuance Of that
particular mark Of respect for the dead
former President for a number or
days.
In House. and Senate. resolutions
were adopted expressing regret at the
death Of Col Roosevelt. and dprovid-
ing for representatives OF the two
bodies to attend the funeral. Chap
lains Of both House and Senate spoke.
in the opening prayer, of the loss the
nation had suffered.
He was great in thought" Rev
Henry COuden, the blind chaplain Of
the House declared. great indeed.
kindly in his ways, but keen in his
conception OF right He was brave:
he was fearless in strength wherever
he went"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
DEATH OF COLONEL
FASTENED BY GRIEF
OVER DEATH OF SON

his room. But no special apprehen-
sion was entertained from that
cause.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-07
Sounds own Warning.

1 NdhSGs
Sounds own Warming.
The first warning that his end might
he imminent was sounded late last
night by Col. Roosevelt himself dur
ing a visit by DR. Faller. The physi-
clan had been summoned by the train
ed nurse.
Il felt as though my heart was 60
ing to stop beating. ! couldn't seem
to get a long breath" said the Colonel
TO Dr. Faller.
But even that warning failed OF
some Of its full significance, for Col
Roosevelt was fully dressed, spoke in
his customary CHEEKY, hearty man.
ner and looked just as he usually
did" the doctor said today. DR.. Faller
declared the Colonel had no feeling
whatever that he was going 10 die.
The former President was apparent
" in the best of spirits when he re-
tired at I1:30 o'clock and fell asleep,
as was his custom, with the prompt
ness of a schoolboy. His man. James
Amos, noticing first the Coloners
heavy breathing and then the cessa-
| ton of all noise. stepped to the bed
side shortly after 4 o'clock this morn
ing and laid his hand on the Colonel's
shoulder. There was no response.
Died While Asleep.
Alarmed. for Col. Roosevelt's
frequent hunting trips had accus-
toned him to awakening with the
ease Of a woodsman. Amos called the
nurse. She discovered that death had
come while her noted patient slept
Dr. FaIler was hastily summoned. but
could only confirm the fact.
Owing to the fact that no immedi-
ate apprehensions were felt respect
ing the Coloners condition, members
of his family, with the exception of
Mrs. Roosevelt, were scattered when
the end came. Capt Archibald
Roosevelt was summoned from Bos-
ton and left Immediately by train.
Mrs. Richard Derby CEtheI Roose-
velO. who was in New York, came
hurriedly by automobile Mrs. Theo-
dore Roosevelt, jr.. whose husabnd.
Col Roosevelt is with the American
army Of occupation in Germany. also
came in an automobile from New
York. Mrs. Nicholas Longworth
(Alice RoosevelO, wife of the Ohio
Representative, is on her way here with
her husband from Washington CAPT.
Kermit Roosevelt is overseas with the
American forces.