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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
AMERICAN FEDERATION
TO Be REPRESENTED At
GATHERING OF NATIONS
Gompers Says Unions to
Support Harding in
Peace Move.

Atlantic City, n. j., Aug. o.
President Harding looks with
favor on IabOr's request for
representation in the diSarnla-
ment conference, to be held in
Washington, Samuel GOmpers
said today at the opening OF
the meeting OF the executive
council OF the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor, and he stated
as president of the federation
that he had been communicate
ing with organized labor bod
les OF other nations, with Il
view OF getting their attitude
on representation in the dis
armament discussion.
Mr.. G0mpers added that he
had received a letter of appre-
citation from President Hard
ing after visiting the White
house and suggesting that
American labor be permitted
representation in the confer
ence.
Labor has always been an ad
Tocate of disarmament" said Nj
iompers, ''and the full force of ol
ganized labor of America back
President Harding in his move
bring about world peace thrOug
Wage reductions. unemploymei
and tariff legislation were al'
by the council today.
was planned to make a prote
against the tariff law.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
.AB0R TO HAVE Voice In DISARMAMENT 7
.VERDUN TABLET
IS DEDICATED
BY LEGION MEN
Four Americans Are
Awarded Special
Medals.

Verdun, France, Aug. 22.-Mem-
bers OF the American Legion this
morning dedicated a tablet to the
defenders of Verdun in the city
hall here. The ceremony was car
ried out in the presence of all the
city officials. The tablet was erect
ed to the men who during the ter
rife German onslaught of February
and March, 1915, stood before Yer
dun and held back the enemy.
The tablet bears an inscription
stating it was dedicated to the men
who uttered the immortal words !:
They shall not pass
At the end of the ceremony four
of the Americans were decorated
by the municipality with the spe-
cial medal Of Verdun.
The recipients of the decoration
were:
Major John G. Emery, national
commander of the American Legion.
Franklin D'Olier of Philadelphia.
first national commander of the
American Legion.
Henry D. Lindsley of Dallas.
Texas, past national commander of
the legion.
Colonel Milton ]. Foreman of
Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
WIFE'S Death
LAID TOPAST0R
Former Presbyterian Minister In
Custody at San Jose, Calf, on
Murder Charge.

Lake Port, Calf, Aug. 28.-CUnit-
ed Press-)-Rev. John A. Spencer,
former Presbyterian minister at
Fulton, Calf. viii lbe placed under
formal arrest today charged with
the killing of his wife, who formerly
was Miss Emma Morris of Dayton
Ohio, it was announced at the sher-
ifs office here early today.
The warrant was issued late yes
terday at the request of District At
torney Churchill, who today started,
in company with Representatives of
the sheriff's Office, for San Jose,
Calf, to serve the warrants. Spen-
GER is in custody at San Jose.
While the findings of the autopsy
performed when Mrs. Spencer's
body was exhumed, have not been
made public, issuance of the war
rant was considered to indicate that
some cause of death other than
drowning. as was first believed, was
indicated.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
KILLS WOMAN
AND SUICIDES
Raneiiman Takes Poison After
Failing to Lure Neighbours
Wife From Husband.

Porterville, Calf, Aug. 22.-wal-
J. B. Bachman, a rancher near here,
shot and killed Mrs. J. B. Bachman,
yesterday, in Bachman's automobile
when she refused to leave her hus-
band and go with Alexander, was
found dying on a ranch 10 miles
from here by posse early today.
Alexander died before any aid could
be administered.
Sheriff Court Smith, leader of the
posse, believes Alexander poisoned
himself
Porterville, Calf, Aug. 22.-Mrs-
]. B. Bachman, forced to choose be-
tween her husband and another
man in the presence of both, elected
to remain true to her marriage, and
thus sealed her fate, which came an
instant later when the other man,
Walter H. Alexander, it is charged.
shot and killed her yesterday.
We'll, what are you going to dor
Alexander is quoted as demanding
Of Mrs. Bachman.
II guess I'll stay here" Bachman
says his wife replied.
TheTeupon, Bachman says, Alex
ander fired a shotgun pointblank at
the woman. The charge struck her
in the back and she fell dead.
The shooting took place at the
ranch home OF II. B Ceilings. step
father of Alexander, in the Poplar
district, near here. The Bachmans
also were farmers Of the same dis
trict. Alexalder's mother and
stepfather also witnessed the shoot
ing.
After the shooting Alexander
went away carrying the shotgun. 1t
was said, and a sheriff's posse is
searching for him.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
BRITISH SEND
ACCEPTANCEOF
BID TO PARLEY
Hopeful Vie,D Is Ex-
pressed of Disarn7o-
T77ey1t Meet.

Washington, Aug. 22-Formal
acceptance by the British govern
ment of the invitation to partici-
pate in the Washington conferences
on limitation of armament and Far
Eastern questions was received to-
day by Secretary Hughes. The
note of acceptance was transmit
ted by Ambassador Harvey and WAS
delivered to him by lord Curzon,
the British foreign mnister.
Lord CurZon in the note said:
81 have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of the invitation prof
fei ed to His Majesty's government,
by the United States, to partici-
pate in a conference at Washing
ton, beginning on the 11th day OF
November, next, for the discus
sion of limitation of armaments and
in connection Herewith of the in
ternational problems presented By
the Pacific and the Far East.
"It is with sincere qualification
that l have the honor on behalf of
His Majesty's government to re-
quest your excellency to convey to
the United States government our
ready acceptance of their invita-
tion to take part in this auspicious
meeting with objects which His
M2testy's government and the Brit
ish nation are in whole-hearted
sympathy. 1t is the earnest and
confident hope of His Majesty's
government, that this conference
approached, as it will be, by all
concerned in a spirit of courage,
friendliness and mutual unde-
rstanding, may achieve far-reach-
ing results that will be conducive
to the prosperity and peace of the
world"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
STRATEGYOVER
PEACE TREATY
WITH GERMANY
United States Wants
Versailles Pact Re-
affirmed.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial to The Argus.)

Washington, Aug. 22-The STRAIT
egy behind the United States gov
ernment's negotiations with Ger
many over the making of a new
peace treaty is just coming to light
It is one Of the most interesting
inside stories which official Wash
ington has developed since the war.
The truth is President Harding
and Secretary Hughes have been
loath to announce to the world
that the plan whereby congress
was to make peace by resolution
is after all ineffective. The execu-
tive branch of the government is
finding out that it alone carries the
burden of making peace with Ger
many and that the Germans are
not jumping through the hoop at
the mere nod of Washington but
are actually asking for a voice il
making the treaty-a procedure
in contrast to the moments at Yer
SaflleS when the allies framed
treaty and called the German dele
gates into the room and command
ed them to sign on the dotted line
When congress passed the joint
resolution declaring peace, it was
believed that peace had been ac-
complished and that a formal pro-
clamation of peace would follow
in the natural course of events
The department Of state opposed
such a course putting up the argu-
ment that if America announced by
proclamation that she is at peace
with Germany the United States
would be playing its last card, 50
to speak, and would have no lever
age upon Germany in the negotia-
tions of a peace treaty. So the
proclamation has been held up
pending the outcome of the parleys
between American Commissioner
Dresel in Berlin and the German
government.
Germans Know.
But that isn't all. For weeks
the White house and state deparS-
ment have been reticent about the
negotiations and significantly
enough denials have been made of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
MURDER TO
FATHER AND SON
Body Once Identified as Mrs. GiIli-
land Proved to be That OF Mrs.
Nora DOrman-Arrest Follows.

Granite City. Ill, Aug. 22.-The
body identified as Mrs. Serena Gil
liIand. 20 years old, who later was
found working as a waitress in Gin
cinnati, today was identified as Mrs.
Nora Dorman, following the arrest
of her husband, Arthur Dorman.
and son, John, is, at Junction War
rants charging murder having been
sued against the elder and yOuuget
DOrman-
Although the elder Dorman denies
knowledge of the murder, and de-
Clares his wife eloped to Denver
with a chauffeur, the younger Dor
man, according TO Chief OF Police
Clark, confessed that his father con
fided to him that he had murdered
the woman. The sons adm 5sIon IS
said TO have been made after two
hours of questioning The boy chief
clark declared, said he had been
sworn to secrecy by his father.
Father told me he chOkGd moth
er and hit her on the head with
something" the alleged confession
recites. Please do not tell him
told"
The Dormans formerly resided
here. Mrs. DOrman was employed
as a waitress, and disappeared June
s, last The following day she ap-
peared at her place Of employment
and demanded S19 wages due her
Arthur Dorman admitted, Chief
Clark said, that description Of the
buried woman fitted his wife in de-
tail, even TO dental work
Suspicion was directed to Dorma1
when persons said he appeared eX-
tremely nervous following his wife's
disappearance
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
COURT GUARDED
BY DEPUTIES AT
BAILEY TRIAL
White Murder Case
DrolDs Kentucky
Feudisfs.

Mount Vernon, Ky, Aug. %
With twenty-five national guards
men from London, and twenty spe-
cial deputy sheriffs on guard, the
Rock Castle courthouse here pre-
sented a martial appearance when
John Bailey, Jr., slayer of Beverly
White, was called for trial here to-
DAY. Bailey's case was brought
here on a change of venue from
Knox county, where the Staying oc
Cured.
Approximately 100 members of
the Bailey-Lee clan and the Whites,
opposing factions in the most bit
ter mountain feud that has torn
eastern Kentucky in recent years,
were present for the opening of the
trial. The troops and special depu-
ties were summoned to keep down
any possible flare-up of the feudal
spirit that in the last few years
has caused a number of deaths on
both sides in the mountain war and
which in the last quarter of a CEN
tury has resulted in possibly a
score of murders.
The killing for which Bailey is
to be tried occurred on April Z,
last, near BarbourviIle Bailey with
his father. William Bailey, a broth
er, James Bailey, and a deputy
sheriff named Perry, took to the
woods but surrendered two days
later.
Although the best of order is be-
ing kept here by the state troops
and special deputies, the White and
Bailey-Lee clans present somewha,
the appearance of wrastlers prepar-
ing to leap at one another. The
Whites have made the Rock Castle
hotel headquarters for their adher-
ents, while the Baileys and Lees are
putting uD at a boarding hOuSe
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
UNION MEET
STRIKES AT
SOCIALISM
Acts of Third Information
ale Denounced by Ca
madam La Dor.

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. 22.-The
Canadian Trades Union movement
has successfully withstood the
"boring from within" campaign
dictated by the Third Internationale
of Moscow, the executive council to-
day declared in its report to the
Thirty-seventh annual convention
of the Trades and Labor Congress,
OF Canada
I'VE have utmost confidence in
the ability of the congress- it was
added, "to successfully meet the
present crucial condition, and con-
tinue to function successfully in
guarding the interests of its affil-
lated membership.
In Canada, as in practically all
other countries" continued the re-
port, "the trades union movement
has suffered from those who-'bor-
ing from within'-aim to bring
about disruption and destruction of
the Trades Union movement, and
throughout the Dominion these tao
tics are being carried on insidiously
and persistently.
Slander Campaign.
There has been no let-up in the
campaign dictated by the Third
1nternationale of Moscow, of be
llittling,' 'slandering' and in every
possible way undermining conf
dence and respect for all who hold
Office in our movement whether
local, national or international.
This has brought about in many
places, q temporary weakening OF
the morale and self-discipline OF our
members, with the result that the
efforts of greedy employers and en-
trenched interests to bring about a
reduction in the standards OF wage
earners and to destroy the growing g
power and influence of the trades
union movement, have been far
more successful than otherwise
would have been the case
While disapproving some of the
declarations issued by the Inter
national Federation of Trade
Unions in the past year, the coun-
Gil said the best interest of all Will
be conserved by our continuing to
take active part and interest in the
work Of the International Fedora
ton of Trade Unions"
The report lauds the Information
al for valuable services rendered
in exposing fully the policies of
the Third Internationale of Mos
COW and the dangers to trades
unions of accepting the policy of
tile Third Internationale of Mos
cow"
The council expressed the appre-
ciation of the organized workers OF
Canada for the steps taken by the
Dominion government to bring
about reduction of military and
naval armameats. 1t was urged
that organized labor be, given rep
Tesentation on any commission sent
by Canada to the Washington dis
1mament conference.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
IRISH WANT
DETAILS OF
PEACE OFFER
Dali Eireann Meets Sc
cretly to Draft Reply
to Great Britain.

Dublin, Ireland, Aug. 22.-(By
the Associated Press. )-Secret ses-
sions of the Irish republican par
lament to draft the sim Fem re-
ply 10 Great Britain's peace pro-
posals began here today. The pub
nc meetings last week and subse-
de Valera and his colleagues were
believed to have laid the ground
for an early reply.
Press comments by Dublin news
papers would seem to reflect a de-
sire on the part of the Sim Fein
not to utterly reject the British Of
fer, but rather to obtain from Prime
Minister Lloyd George a statement
giving details of the governments
O1er. Objections have been made
that Ireland, because OF her geo
graphical position, would not be
given the same sort of dominion
government that is enjoyed by Can
ada or Australia, and it has been
held that the prime minister should
define his exact position in this re-
spect. Organs of the unionists
have been urging acceptance OF the
governments proposals, or at least
the submission of them to a plebis-
cite in southern Ireland.
The attitude of Ulster up to to-
day had apparently been unrelent-
ing, SO far as making common
tempting to reach a settlement
with Great Britain was concerned.
1t seemed the decision of Sir James
Craig to stand aloof during the ne
gotiations between Dublin and
London had not been reconsidered.
BOiand Arrives
The presence of Harry j. Boland,
who represented MIR. de Valera in
the United States after the Sim
Fem chiefrain had returned to Ire
land, was considered as important,
as it was believed he would sub
NIT to the parliament a report out
lining the state of public opinion
on the other side OF the Atlantic
1t had been understood since the
initial meeting of the parliament
that a decision might be delayed
until Mr.. Boland reached this city
and his arrival yesterday was look
ed upon as significant.
There have been indications that
a certain amount of dissension ex-
listed in the rank and file of the
parliament over the attitude to be
taken toward the British offer of
dominion status for Ireland, and
it appeared probable today that
many members would speak on the
question before final decision was
reached
Belfast Bomb.
The weekend passed quietly in
this city, but it was marred in Bel
fast by the explosion of bomb.
Long before II o'clock, when the
parliament was to meet, crowds
gathered outside the Mansion house
to cheer the republican leaders,
particularly Mr.. Boland and Miss
Mary MacSwiney, both of whom ar
rived from the United States yes
terday.
The result Of today's secret
meeting was awaited with palpa-
BILE anxiety not unmixed, it appear
ed. with considerable hope of IA
yorable developments. Hardly any
one expected a decision today, but
it was surmised that some indica-
ton of the Dail's final action might
be derived from the first days
session.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
RUSSIANS
CHEERED BY
news OF AID
Starving Thousands Take
on New Hope Through
American Offer.
BIZ JOHN GRAUDENZ.
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Copyright, 1921, by the United
PraSS


! PreSs.)
Moscow, Aug. 22-News that
American relief was on its way
spread like wildfire through fam
ine-stricken Russia
Starving thousands, reduced to
the last extremity, have taken on
new hope of life.
Here in Moscow, where life is
vastly easier than in the famine
stricken regions, the reports that
food from America was soon to
come brought encouragement to a
war-weary population.
Conditions in Moscow today were
said by my informants to be great
ly improved since 1920 If there
were no famine in the Volga, they
said, 1922 would Undoubtedly have
seen further Improvement
Nevertheless, 1 found life here
terribly hard. We get paper tick
cts for everything here-for food
and shoes and clothes.
We cannot eat paper. We can
not wear paper" the citizens COM
plain.
Salaries and wages in Moscow
are at lowest ebb. Many people
are selling everything they have
collected i'll order to exist. Fam
lilies crowd together in small holes
of rooms. One kitchen serves
half dozen families that fuel may
be conserved.
Crowded Moscow.
There are more than two mil
lion people here in Moscow and
not nearly enough houses for
them. In the poorer sections of the
city, the over-crewding is a spec
tacle terrible to contemplate.
Yet, with it all, and the dread
famine .ravaging the country, the
people of Moscow that l have met
are not too pesSimistic-
Things are not so bad here" said
a Russian doctor who had returned
from the famine area. He and his
wife were convinced that things
would improve. They had been en-
gagged in relief work and had hor-
rible tales of famine, suffering and
disease to tell of. They themselves,
formerly prosperous, were reduced
to their last extremity financially.
But why do you remain in Rms
STA. why do you not go to Latvia 7'
1 asked.
had heard that the heroic wo-
men who had risked her life and
given her private fortune to help
the famine sufferers had parents
living in the border state.
ct shall be glad to visit LatVta
some day" she replied with a
proud lift of her head. But 1
would not live in Latvia for any
thing. We love our country. This
intense patriotism of most Russians
l have met here has been a source
of surprise.
why life Is free here" the doc
tors wife continued. Much freer
than anything else. Life it has no
limitations at all in Russia Life
Is interesting. Some day 1t will
be better here"
This was the feeling which I
found on every side; measure Of
optimism.
The cholera is to be conquered,
the people point out; American re-
lief will stay the famine; shops are
opening here though with meager
stocks.
Still, ~thtngs will get better"
That seems to be the Russian phi
losophy today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
Send Marines
T0CANAL ZONE
BattleShip Pennsylvania to Take
Hand in Dispute Over Pan
ama-COsta Rcan Border.

Philadelphia, Aug. 22.-The Unit
ed States battleship Pennsylvania.
With 400 marines for duty in Pan
ana aboard. passed out the Dele
ware capes today. The exact des-
unation was not made known and
oincials at the Philadelphia navy
yard declared not even the COM
handing officers know the duty
shey were TO perform upon arrival
IN the canal zone.
Rush orders TO prepare supplies
,of the marines, who were sent
mere from their base at Quantico.
va, were received yesterday by
telephone from the navy depart
ment and navy yard forces worked
throughout the night loading the
FennsylVanta with equipment for a
prolonged stay away from base.
INC decision TO augment Amer
lcan forces already in the canal
zone apparently was reached sud
uehly, as the Pennsylvania, which
was enroute from New York to Pa
einc waters, was ordered by wire
!ess TO proceed 10 Philadelphia and
aKe On the marines. The battle
sup was stopped at the Delaware
ofeakwater, and the marine com
panies were taken directly from
saeir trains to lighters and sent
ooEn the Delaware river to their
transport.
To Settle Dispute.
y, Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. "a
united Press.)-Under secret or
eefs and in full war equipment a
oattaiion of 400 United States ma
Hhes left Delaware breakwater
sariy today on board the super
ereadnaught Pennsylvania for the
oahal zone as precautionary
measure in the Panama-Costa Rica
ulSputa oYar the farrifarY
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
Late Bulletins

Galesburg, Ill, Aug. e.
Omitted Press)-Dr. III. II. KIM
mery, a prominent physicians
residing at Knoxville, Ill, COM
nlitted suicide at his home this
morning by blowing of the top
of his head with a shotgun.
Washington, Aug. 23-Arthur
C. Leuder was nominated today
by President Harding to be
postmaster at Chicago.
Washington, Aug. 22-Unit-
ed Press.)-C. Z. Wilson, for
tive years second assistant
treasurer of Red Cross head:
quarters, was arrested today on
a charge of grand larceny, in
volving the disappearance of
approximately $4,000 of Red
Cross funds. Wilson is specific
ally charged with embezzling
$500.
Washington, Aug. 22-With
a number of amendments the
senate bill, which would make
one billion dollars available
through the war finance cor.
poration for simHating ex-
pOration for stimulating ex-
ducts, was passed today by
the house.
Only 81 representatives Yot-
ed against the bill while 314
voted for it.
Washington, Aug. 22-Unit-
ed Press.)-RepOrts that Sec
retary of the Treasury Mellon
had resigned was officially de-
MED at the White house today.
FreepOrt, al, Aug. a.
Douglas Pattison, FreepOrt, to-
day announced his resignation,
effective Aug. 81, as assistant
United States district attorney
for the western division OF
northern Illinois. His success
sor has net been named.
Charleston, w. Va, Aug. %.
The armed men who are in
camp near Marmet, w. Va, plan
to pass through Charleston and
stage q demonstration before
Governor Mergan's residence,
when they start their march
toward Mingo county, accord
ing to reports received here to-
day by J. III. CharnOck, chief
Of police.
Chicago, Aug. aa-Unfted
Press. Warrant for the arrest
of q man using the name of Z.
W. Davis, Akron, Ohio, was is
sued late today in connection
with operations of the Worth
ingt0n million dollar swindle
gang. Davis. authorities said,
is worth s1S, ,000, 900.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
HOLD B0YSFOR
Train ROBBERY

Pana, Ill, Aug, 23.-Three
youths arrested here for robbing
a store, were held today as sus-
poets in connection with the B. &
o. train robbery at Altamont, Aug.
4. Ray Perrin. who said he Is a
Canadian, Is said to have confessed
TO the Psna robbery, naming as ee-
completes Lyle Warning OF ALI
son. Iowa, and Joseph Davis, sen
of a prominent farmer near here
Police believe the three are the
bandits who stole $500 ia the Alta
mont holdup-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-22
BIGGEST CORN
SHIPMENT sent
Canadian Freighter nestmount
Sails From Chicago With
4I2.O00 Bushels.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-The Canadian
frefghter WestmOUnt steamed out
of South Chicago yesterday with
412,000 bushels Of corn consigned
to Depot Harbor. Canada II was
said to be the largest shipment OF
corn out of Chicago in history.