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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
TKRONGS AGHAST
AS DARING FLYER
LEAPS IN MID AIR

Chicago. June Is. - The dare
devil airman, Lieutenant Armer l..
Lecklear. who figures there isn't
enough thrill in ordinary flying,
proceeded yesterday 10 give near
heart failure To thousands on Mich
igan avenue who wached his stunts
in the air.
The crowds had expected thrills,
but they didn't expect to see Leck-
lear leap from one plane in flight
to another speeding plane.
This is the great stunt of Leck-
lear.
The throngs saw two planes
leave the hangers in Grant Park.
They rose 10 a slight distance,
where the maneuvers of those in
the planes were easily visible TO
the spectators. From one plane
there hung a rope ladder.
Slowly one of the planes took a
position slightly above the other.
AS the planes made a wide
sweep Lecklear was seen to stand
up in the pit of his machine and
leap into the air. his own plane
continuing on its fight.
AS he leaped he made "A clutch at
the suspended rope ladder of the
other plane.
a great cheer rose from the
crowd as his grip held They saw
him climb slowly up the rope and
Chamber on the plane like a fly.
After maneuvering about the
wings Lecklear got into the plane.
and a short time later it descended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
HOUSE BODY TO
ACT on DRY LAW
Agrees TO Vote on Proposal for
President TO Modify Wine
and Beer Provisions.

Washington, June 1S.-The house
judiciary committee agreed today
to vote Saturday on a proposal by
Representative Gerard, Democrat,
of Ohio, which would authorize the
president by proclamation to mod
ify the war time prohibition law in
sofar as it relates to the manu-
facture and sale Of beer and light
wines.
There was no discussion OF the
proposal, offered as an amendment
to the prohibition enforcement bill
and consideration of it went over
by consent.
The committee has eliminated
that section of the bill proposing
appointment of a prohibition COM
missioner to have general charge
of enforcement of the law. and ap-
proved an amendment turning this
work over to the commissioner of
internal revenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
WILSON GIVEN
NEW EVIDENCE
ON IRISH CASE
Further Proof Presented
Showing Atrocities in
Prisons.

Paris, Tuesday, June 17.-Franl1
P. Walsh and Edward f. Dunno,
American representatives of the
Irish societies in the United States,
have laid before President Wilson
further evidence just received of
alleged atrocities against political
prisoners in Ireland. Some of the
witnesses were American citizens
it is said. In the course of the
evidence they say they have "ex-
amined cells in which Irish revo-
lutiOnists have been confined and
have found fresh blood on the
walls"
Mr.. Walsh and Mr.. Dunno re-
quest President Wilson to immed
lately place these additional facts
submitted to him before the peace
conference and urge a prompt
hearing by an impartial tribunal.
Informed of Action.
The Irish delegates have re-
ceived notice from the secretary
of the conference that the resolu-
tion on the Irish question passed
by the United States senate has
been presented TO the conference
They have also been informed
that their previous report on atroc-
tiles has been forwarded to the
state department in Washington
for transmission to congress.
Regards Statement Mistake.
London. June 1S.-While several
newspapers welcome the statement
made yesterday James Ian Mac
Pherson, chief secretary of ireland
as a complete and crushing refu-
tatiOn of Irish-American false
hoods" the Daily News thinks he
would have done better to let the
charges made by Frank p Walsh
and Edward T.. Ounce, answer
themselves. as some of their ale
cations could only be developed by
those who wish to be deceived.
"As it is" the newspaper CON
tinued, THE public will note halt
ing admissions in some of Mr..
MacPherson's denials. His state
ments scarcely conceal the fact
that the present government nf
Ireland is purely a military occu-
patton and that the bulk of the
population is organized against it,
The power of the Sim Fein is writ
ten all over Mr.. MACPHERSON re-
ply"
Sees Things "MOVing."
A dublin dispatch to the Daily
Mail says that Sir Horace Punk
EFT, chairman of the Irish conven-
tion in speaking OF a recent re-
mark by ViscOunt Northcliffe in
which the latter referred to the
future domination OF ireland. said,
Il believe things are moving that
way. OF this, we shall know more
fortnight hence"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
LATE BULLETINS

Atlantic City, n. J., June Is.
A resolution asking Presi-
dent Wilson Immediately to re-
move Postmaster General Bur-
Lesson from Office was adopted
Unanimously today by the
American Federation of Labor,
in convention here.
Brest, June 1S.-TwO hum
dred French sailors, carrying
a red flag. attempted to enter
the navy Jail here yesterday
to rescue imprisoned sailors.
The attempt failed. There
were no casualties.
London, June 1S.-ViscOunt
NOrthcliffe, newspaper owner
and former head of the British
mission to the United States.
underwent an operation today.
A bulletin issued by his physi-
clans says that the VfscOunt's
condition is satisfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
SHIP BRINGING
BRAZIL CHIEF
IS DISABLED
President-Elect Trans
ferred to Another Boat
After Mishap at Sea.

Washington, June ia wire
less message to the navy depart
ment early today advised that the
French cruiser Jeanne dare had
been disabled at sea and that the
transport Imperator had taken off
DR.. Pessoa, president elect of Bra
zil, and his party, who were en-
route to the United States from
Lisbon. The message was sent by
Admiral Benson, who is returning
home from France on the battle
ship Arkansas, with which the I'm
perator communicated.
Admiral Benson gave no details
other than that the Jeanne d'Arc's
engines became disabled yesterday
about 8 o'clock, Greenwich time,
and that three hours later the I'm
perator came up and took off the
BraZilians. The positions of the
vessels at the time of the transfer
was not given. The Imperator,
which is bringing troops home
from France, is expected to reach
New York tomorrow morning. So
far as was known there were no
other passengers on the Jeanne d.
Arc other than DR.. Pessao and
members of his party.
Vessel Towed to Azores.
The fact that the Imperator did
not stand by the disabled French
cruiser and that no mention was
made of assistance being required,
is taken as an indication that the
French vessel was in no serious
danger. The transfer of Eassen-
gers was simply to avoid delay.
Later dispatches to the depart
r.ent said the army transport Mon
golia was towing the Jeanne d Arc
to the Azores and that good prog
ress was being made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
President Wilson Arrives in Belgium
ASSEMBLY HAS
FINAL RUSH OF
PASSING BILLS
Legislature Expects to
Wind Up Work Some
time Tonight.

Springfield, Ill, June 1S.-Both
houses of the Legislature settled
down early today on the final grind
of bill-passing which is scheduled
to come to an end some time to-
night or some time in the wee
small hours of the morning. Turn
ing back the clock probably will
be resorted to in order to quit the
oretically at midnight
In the interval of 10 days before
sine die adjournment. Governor
LOwden will act on bills in which
principal interest centers in the
fate of the boxing bill. which are
on third reading. Both the 10
round commission bill, and the
pink tea" bill await action by
members of the lower house
Friends of the commission bill are
foreCasting that the bill will pass
"MOVie" Bill Killed.
An attempt to resuscitate the
Glackin bill to enable cities to in
crease their bonded Indebtedness
which failed IA to IS yesterday,
will be made today If this meas
ure is defeated, sixty odd tax
adjusting bills will die on the cal
endar. If it passes, the house will
begin the work of calling the roll
on the GO bills with adjournment
Sc hours distant. At midnight last
night, the house killed the movie
censorship bill by striking it from
the calendar.
LoWden Urges Shorter Day.
Governor Lowden in a special
message to the legislature today
urged passage of legislation to
shorten hours of women workers.
While the Barr mine hour" bill
was not specifically mentioned, it
was to this measure, now IN con-
ference committee that attention
was called by inference.
The governor referred to the
commission created by the Fiftieth
general assembly which recon-
mended an eight hour day for fe-
male employees and to his biennial
address in which he asked that q
limitation be placed on women's
working hours
Appeals to State Pride.
Il think" said the message,
that no one can read the report
(of the commission) without reach
ing the conclusion that a much
shorter day is demanded than is
now provided for under our law.
The report also discloses so far as
figures are available that where
the number of hours has been re-
duced a larger efficiency is OBJ
tanned.
Il am persuaded that many &C
our employers have misled them
selves as to the effect of this leg
islation on this subject. While all
the world is moving toward shorter
hours of labor, shall it be said of
Illinois that she permits her
women to be worked 20 hours a
week."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
WILDERNESS is
PLACE FOR RED
PROFS; LOWDEN
Governor Tells How to
Fix Educators With
Bolshevik Ideas.

Chicago, Ill, June 1S.-Broad
hints that college professors of boil
sheyik tendencies should be invit-
ed to hike to the wilderness were
expressed today by Governor Frank
0. LoWden in an address at the
commencement of Northwestern
university at Evanston. The ad-
dress preceded ceremonies at which
the Illinois executive was given an
honorary degree.
IF the college professor believes
that Socialism as interpreted by
Lenine and Trotzky is beneficial
philosophy, no one can deprive him
of that belief" said the governor.
But those responsible for the man
agement of educational institutions
have certain rights also.
"Of course a teacher, to do his
best work, must be free to express
his innermost convictions freely
If, however, these convictions are
immoral, are opposed TO the funda-
mental principles of our institu-
tions, the institution should be free
TO relieve that teacher from further
duty.
Suggests the Wilderness.
"If the teacher believes that mar
riage does violence to the souls
right to its fullest and freest ex-
preston that may mean
he is entitled to that belief.
However, the management of the
school is well within its rights
when it invites such a professor to
resign and go off in the wilderness
somewhere where his soul can find
that much desired expression while
not endangering civilization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
FEAR FOR YANKS
FAR IN MEXICO
American Citizens in Interior of
Country at Mercy of Villa
and His Bandits.

FL Paso, Texas, June 1S.-Inter-
est in Mexican developments on
this border shifted today from the
Juarez sector to the interior where
Americans are at the mercy of
Francisco Villa and his force of
rebels except in the larger towns
and cities, should Villa start a cam
paign of reprisal against Amer
leans because American troops
crossed the border Sunday night
and drove his men away froRi
Juarez.
Telegraph lines are down souti
of Juarez. the railroad is com.
p1etely wrecked between Juarei
and Chihuahua City and wagon
roads are dangerous because OF
Villas presence southwest of the
Mexican town so that nothing can
yet be learned of the develop
ments south of the international
boundary.
Americans Leaving.
American mining companies hav-
ing American employees in isolated
mining camps in the interior, have
ordered the men to leave and make
their way to the border by the way
of Torreon, in order to avoid Villa
forces between Chihuahua City and
the border.
Efforts to warn these Americans
have been made repeatedly since
Saturday night, but few replies
have been received.
Reports relayed from Parral to
Jiminez, Torreon and Laredo stat
ing that 1000 Yaqui Indians of
General Manuel Dieguez's S conf
mand had arrived there relieved
the fears of the American compan-
les operating in that district.
The feeling of resentment which
the Carranza officials and military
officers in JuareZ felt against the
American troops at the time of the
crossing is giving way to more
friendly feeling. The prompt as
surances of General Cabell that
the troops would be Withdrawn as
soon as Villas men were driven
away from the border and the
equally prompt withdrawal, caused
a change in feeling among officials
in Juarez and friendly relations
are being restored.
Protection is Asked.
Washington, June 1S.-Announce-
ment was made today by the state
that American officials
in Mexico had made strong repre-
sentations to the Mexican govern
mSnt for the protection of Amerf-
cans in the disturbed area of that
country. A dispatch received by the
today from Juarez said
that that city was quiet and that
there was no evidence of i'll feeling
toward Americans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
IF TOO HOT HERE
FOR YOU WHY NOT
FLY TO ICELAND?

washington, Jan. Is = UfhclaI
advices to Washington today state
that Iceland intends to establish a
regular air service between Reyk-
javik, its capital. and the eastern
ports of the United States. Two
hydroplanes of sufficient power fo-
a transatlantic fight are said to
be already in commission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
ACT TO FOIL RED PLOT.

washington, June 1S.-Rumors
Of a new outrage by radicals to be
attempted July 4, have reached the
department of justice and precau-
tions are being taken to forestau
the pIotters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
The Weather

Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; continued warm.
Temperature at a. m, 73; high
est yesterday, 90; lowest last night,
Il.
Velocity of wind at q. m, 2
miles per hour. 1.
Precipitation, none
Relative humidity at p. m, IS; !;
at s a m. 81.
Stage of water, SIS. a rise of 2 IN
last "a hours
]. NJ. SHERIER, Meteorolog1st.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
STEAMERS HELD Up

Deal. England. June 18.-Eight
American steamers laden with pro-
visions for Germany are detained
in the Downs pending the signing
of the peace treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
vISITSRU|NS
OFWARGOING
TOBRUSSELS
u. S. Executive and Party
Received With Mill
tary Honors.

Adinkerke, Belgium, June IS.
President and Mrs. Wilson
and their party arrived here
from Paris at S:45 O'clock this
morning. They were met by
King Albert and Queen Eliza
beth of Belgium, and at $3.50
O'Clock left by motor for a trip
over the Belgian front. The
motor trip was to be across the
Belgian battlefields to Brussels
~~by way Of the famous ruins of
Ypres.
The meeting between President
and Mrs. Wilson and the king and
queen was informal. Both the
king and queen entered the rail-
way car to greet their guests.
ScnoOl children who had gathered
at the station cheered when the
president descended from his car.
The officials of the province also
were present with a band.
Paris, June 1S.-Miss Margaret
Wilson, daughter of the president,
b. NJ. Baruch and General W. w.
Harts were members of the presi-
dents party which left last night
for Belgium. They will be con-
Quoted through the devastated
regions by two Belgian officers,
who have been detailed for the pur-
pose.
Given Formal Welcome.
Brussels. June 1S.-(By the AS
sociated Press) President Wilson
= - },
military honors at Adenkerke this
morning by Belgian officials. The
whole staff of the American lega-
tion here went to Adenkerke to
greet Mr.. Wilson and his party.
President and Mrs Wilson will mo-
tor with King Albert and Queen
Elizabeth through the devastated
region of Belgium, passing the User
district and ending the trip at Zee
brugge. From that city a special
train will bring the party to
-Brassels.
When the train arrives at the
Quarter Leopold station here, a
regiment Of infantry, with a band
will render military honors. Mr.
and Mrs Wilson will go with the
king and queen to the Brussels
palace. close by. passing the Amer
ican legation enrOute. After the
usual presentation of court digni-
taries, the king and queen will ac-
company their guests to the Bel
levue palace which will be Presi-
dent Wilson's residence during his
stay in the city.
Wilson Speaks Tomorrow.
l. i n
morning visit to several devastated
idnustrial districts, a lunch at the
American legation and a reception
at the American colony. At 2:3O
O'Clock there will be a reception
for Mr.. Wilson in the house of par
.liament. where addresses will be
made Mr. wilson's speech will be
translated into French by Brand
Whitlock. the American minister.
From the parliamentary building
the party will return to the royal
palace. where Mr.. Wilson will re-
ceive the diplomatic corps. Then
will follow visits TO Louevain and
MicheIin and the presentation of
Cardinal Mercier
Returns to Paris Friday.
At o'clock there will be a re-
ception in the Brussels city hall
followed by a gala dinner at the
royal palace. Mr. and Mrs. Will
son will return to Paris on Friday
morning. King Albert and Queen
Elizabeth were accompanied by
Baron Moncheur, former minister
to the United States, and General
Joostens and Count Rensse, who
have been assigned to accompany
the president during his stay in
Belgium. Madame Wouters DOp-
Inter will accompany Mrs. Wilson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
RUSSIA NOT TO PAY LOAN.

New York. June 1S.-Bocause OF
the chaotic situation" in Russia,
the imperial Russian governments
$50, 100000 three and a half per
cent three-year credit maturing
Wednesday will not be paid. The
loan was made by American bank
arS
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-09
MI. Olive S. S, COlYea-
ion 7 Weeks Off.
To Meet With Unity Baptist
Church, Brookport, Illinois.
Wednesday Before the 4sh
Sunday in june 1919
Rev. ]. B. NcCrar7. Pastor.

The convening Of the Mt. Olive
S, s. Convention and it auxilla-
ries viii convene with the. Unity
Baptist church, Brookport, III
Wednesday before the 4lh Sunday
in June 1910, Rev. J. b. Nc
Crary pastor.
The pastor and members are
making elaborate preparations to
entertain their guests. Please
notify the Supi Mrs. Ruth Don
low OF the names and number of
delegates from your school SO we
can arrange homes for you, A
neglect on yopr part will work a
hardship on the committee and
the members and may leave you
without home. 1t is wisdom
and intelligence to always notify
the committee before the meeting
Each aaxiliary is bestiring IT'S
self, remodeling the spacious
brick and stone edifce where the
meetings will be held. They are
beg inning in tine to store away
hams. chickens, eggs, etc. to en-
ternain this angus BIO y. they
should not be disa pointed n the
number OF delega' there re, |
as president oil c b. Y. 7. u
convention, urge eve y Un On in
the district to &c busy and rally
to the standard. Elec iyou del
egatcs. have en- rtai ment an
represent with n les than IS o.
] ask every B. y ?. II. to SEN
that small am Mt. Ten week
unit the time. ny Union in the
District can rep sent with SIS
Remember the amer an cor :
prepared to raj, ST. 600
We must get )usy and emel
Der the date d pl ce,
Yol in hrist
Z ar McCra y,
Pre- ,dent
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-09
Centralia, Ill.

Rev. J.aB McCrary. Dear Ed
itor;-We beg leave to say that
the Second Baptist church heard a
soul stirring sermon preached by
DIR. Walker. OF Mt Vernon. III.
Tuesday evening
Rev. Carter cur pastor preched
two touching sermons Sunday.
The Pre- .ident ofthe STATE Missions
ary Association visited our city
Sunday and we were treated with
an elegant address from him. The
X OF p lodge had their annual
sermon preached by Rev Jackson
OF Mt. Vernon, A large crowd
attended ths service,
We remsis yours in Christ,
Rev. w. ii. Garter, pastor.
Scott, Clerk.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-09
Dunbar Public Schools.

Ihs en1 Of The ysar IS now in
sig1t ard az arrangements are
seiag made tor closing the work
oi the hso's IN grade schools
afe working hsr5 70 be u teadl-
ness f1r 'hs term Exam inaticas
ard ihs higa scbo cas- IS max
ing fe7dy for tier sfaaaatloa
Tie music work IS being d ne
by hr burke aoa Ne src expsc.-
ing gftat tbing. from he children.
Inc commence menf address vi
be delivered by Pol Albert K
Lee. OF the University of Illinois.
and the barealaareaie address will
be delivered by Rev. Moody Of
The Baptist church The sermon
to the ela.s will be given on Sum-
day May 7s and the graduating
exercises viii be held on Friday
Evening May goth.
The Superintendent OF school.
is h1sing very difficult time Sc
curing principal ior the high
shool. lie could get some men
easily bsr wants good one when
he emplo, one Some men could
be had ior next year but few wish
70 cone 10 finish. this term, lie
hopes.to have ase soos.
The Superintendent is woskine
hard 10 place Dunbar high cn the
approved list has Just had letter
from The Inspector that is vefyNsn-
comseing This is a thing much
desire d for Dunbar High a. il needs
to have separate recognition by
the sta'e Department
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-09
Congress President Writes

Mrs. Eva C. Hooper, Trustee
Of the National Training School
at Nashville, Tennessee desires the
Baptist OF the General Baptist
State Convention which meets at
Springfield in May to put forth
every effort possible to raise os
allotted sum OF $4,000 90. The
Baptist in the northern section OF
Illinois are as busy as bees, in a
Campaign to raise $1,000. to re-
port to the Convention next mon
tn, We are hoping great things
from our brethern and sisters ia
the Southern portion OF the State
Eva c Hooper.
Pres. @. Baptist Congress.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-09
Gone to Rest.

Ms. May Jackson. was born
near Unionvil'e, Sept. 10, 1894.
died Ap il 80. 1919; age % yrs.
7 mo 9 day Size was always
kind ard afiec,ioraic 10 every one
She pr, sscd a hope 10 Christ,
March "a, 1898 and united with
the St. Paul Baptist church. after
which She j)ined Bethel A Nj. +
church where she lived a faithful
member rn il death.
She was married 10 ssie Jack
son, Jan. 20. 1913. to which union
four children were born. one pre-
ceded her to the g'eat beyond
All thru her Illness she bore it
patiently without a murmur, saa-
ing | am trusting in the Lord. :.
She told her aunt Nora and her
husband TO carry her home as God
had message ior her TO give her
brothers She told ,htm to come
over on the Lords side, so they
could meet her in heaven.
She called all OF her relatives 10
the bed and kissed them goodbye
and told them she would soon be
with Jesus. She told them &c
live in the faith SO you can mastei
monster death ss have. ! am
going thru the dark valley and
shadow oi death, but Jesus is with
me ] am "a years old and
have 90. 20 die fer my brothers
She told her cousin Halle te
tanning her and help her sing. =
am going home to die no more
Tell my husband 10 live in tina
same faith God gave hin aod CON,
on to Heaven and we will shoa
together .hcre. She told herrela
tives taas she vented her funera
out-ii whs;e as she WIS pure ant
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-09
NOTICE.
President

There will be a NJ ssion ry
meeting held at the M Gi ad
Baptist Churt Ssturd y before
the 4th Lord day u Ap H. Rev.
Johnson, pas r.
All nearby Circl are reque led
to send del gate. and he ne. rby
pastors are invited to at nd
Brethren vii hel! to inspire tn
members Of lie church and fur thei
enlighten III s people rnthe line
OF mission " rk. Let he chlrch-
es of Colp. Carbonate, ST arta
Coulterville and DuQuoia re-
spond. IT. people has bad
hard strugg and now they have
a building moved on theil lot.
Let us 60 nd raise the e. anc a
standard that the church and pas
tor may be bene ftsd thereby.
Let US ow what real mission
work mea ) by leavi & son eth ne
for thei, b neht A prog ~ vii
be render q Sl uda, night by ths
ladies.
Shiloh nd pastor S inv led witt
contin ed en- pg 3 esl,l