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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-31
MASONIC PAST
HIGH PRIESTS
Dinner GUESTS
Later Oficiate in Conferring De-
grees on Class Of 81 Candidates
For Advancement,

Work Of comforting the degrees
OF past master and most excellent
master upon a class of 81 candi-
dates was conducted by eight past
high priests Of the Masonic order,
following a banquet in the Masonic
temple last evening. The occasion
was the annual past high priests
night, when all who had formerly
held this commanding position on
the chapter official staff were well
coined as guests Of the order.
An appetizing dinner, served by
the ladies of Amoo Grotto, took
place as 6:15. w. J. Spencer was
the presiding officer here as we'll
as in the ceremonial that took
place later. Talks from various
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-31

hotel has in store full line of the
most up-to-date drinks that can be
obtained from Chicago and New
York. They will be prepared to
provide ginger ale for mixer. and
any other fancy 'thirst-quencher the
law allows. Champagne, bubble-up
style, will be served with the din
ner menu.
The Harper house will provide its
guests with confetti, paper caps,
noise producers, and other favers.
Orchestra music, vocal artists and
dancers will bring back the cab
'aret memories of the past.
Other cafes in the city will re-
main open till late hours, and
while no particular events have
been planned, it is expected that
they will be a center for festivi-
ties of the New Year.
Dancing will also take place in
the lobby of the Manufacturers
hotel in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-31

rives under the able chaperonage
of 1920.
A special dinner will be served
at the Harper house, beginning at
9 o'clock. Reservations to date in
dictate that all places will be taken
from this time until the hour when
the bat retires. Many private par
ties will be held in the dining
rooms. The whole event, according
to those in charge, will be as eff
fervescent with gaiety as in days Of
yore. The stuff that kicks will not
be there In the abundance Of other
times Though there will be no rule
against bringing your OWN, but
the lack Of spirits won't dampen
the ardor of the New Year jewellers,
Is the prediction.
In the way Of substitutes, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-31

ferring Of degrees. which occupied
several hours after the banQuy(
S. r. Davis ofiiciated in giving th}
past masters degree and C. r. Hal
gren conferred the most excelleu|
masters degree, assisted by I'll
other past high priests present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-31
JOY WILL run
RIOT TONIGHT
SPITE Of Lid
Prediction Il That New Years Eve
VIM Lose Little IN Gaicty
Of Former Years.

Another Of LIES little riddles:
How can you get the Joy without
the joy-stuf? Solution offered at
the Rock Island restaurants and
other points in the city tonight
from . O'Clock on. (What d'ya
msan--Onr Figure 1t out your
self.)
Just because they put on the lid,
they didn't stop the kettles boil
ing. II 1919 has been, ON the whole,
. rather sober dispositioned old
boy, he's scheduled to come to with
q bang Just before he shuffles of
into the cemetery Of history, and
his last act here on earth will be
to kindle a blaze under the pot that
will start 1t bubbling, and may
even blow the lid OF temporarily
who knows?
II you long for liquidation, why
md 1t in tears? Hope is lost only
to him who abandons hope. It
can't be bought, but some have
made their own, and the substi-
tutes, 1t il stated. aren't bad.
Joy VIM Reign.
Joy IL due to arrive In Rock Is
land tonight. Maybe she won't
come on the fast express, as in
former years, but II she lumbers in
on q slow freight, she'll get here
Just the same.
Several hundred Rock islanders
claim to have advance dope to the
effect that she'll put up" at the
Harper house, and have conse-
quently put in their bids for tables
at which to await her arrival. The
management has also made plans
de luxe to receive her, and she'll
get . warm welcome when she ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-31
The European blackbird is close
ly related to the American robin,
differing chiefly in color.

There is in Delhi a wrought-iron
column which was placed there
nearly thirteen hundred years ago,
and at the present time shows prac-
tically no signs of deterioration.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
FINE THIS COUPLE
ON TRESPA ASS CHARGE

Ethel Banning. alss Ethel Pierson.
and Stanley Mazurkovitz. were each
fined s. and costs in City Court this
morning. on a charge OF trespass pre-
ferred by Special Oflcer Maxwell.
Mrs. Banning was arrested under the
name OF Ethel Pierson. When ARA gned
in court in response to a question from
Judge Churchman. as TO Why she used
that name, Mrs. Banning stated that
she had been divorced and had decided
10 use her maiden name. although she
had not been authorized TO do so by
the court Judge Churchman ordered
that she be srrsigned under her right
name-Ethel Banning.
In answer TO the charge OF trespass
each OF them plead guilty.
officer Maxwell testified 10 finding
the man and woman at i035 o'clock
last night IN an old building in the
rear OF the Pennsylvania railroad Of
fec building.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
GERMANY EXPOSES HER
"WAR CARDS" FACE UP

BERLIN. July 81. United Press. De-
laycd) .-Germany was preparing today
10 place an her 'Nar cards" on the
table before the Niles have the oppor-
tun.iy TO reveal her policies under the
imperial regme.
This was evident in the comment or
the press as well as the activity os the
special committee OF lhe national as
sembly which is preparing 10 create q
State tribunal TO consider the CAUSES O;
prolonglng the war
Germanys plan FOR annexation IN
Belgium, as they stood In July. 1918.
are published by The Achi-Uhr ADc1d-
blatt. showing lt was the Intention 10
make Belgium a vassal, economically.
Or. Karl llcnfcrich, former vice
chancellor, said today The annexation
lists were endeavorlng 10 show their
plans were harmless while this dis
closure demonstrated their intention 10
swallow Bclglum's railroads, customs
ard other property.
finance Minister Erzberger accused
Or. George Michaells. former chancel-
lor Of 'buryng" Germany through his
failure 30 make a straight forward re-
ply TO Britain's peace suggestions In
1917
Documents were introduced In the
national assembly today. showing That
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
WILSON WANTS line
ON RESERVATIONS
Republicans May Embody
Ideas in Resolution
Before Senate
NOW TELL PRESIDENT
CHANGES MUST COME

WASHINGTON, July 81 United Press
President Wilson today brought up
for discussion With Republican Sena-
tors the possibility OF the Senate pass
ing a resolution expressing in gen
eral way the interpretations OF this
government Of certain provisions in the
League OF Nations covenant, 1t was
learued
Such a resolution. lt was hinted,
would not require resubmlssiOn OF The
document 70 other signatory nations.
The President did not say he is Will
ing 10 compromise, but discussion OF a
possible resolution couched in general
terms is regarded as significant by OBJ
servers here.
Senator New. Indiana, Republican
member Of the foreign relations com
mittee, said he told Wilson today II
was impossible for the league cove
nant 10 pass the senate in its present
form. Reservations will be made, he
told the President. or the league will
be defeated.
Il am not at all convinced" said
New, as he left the White House" II
is utterly impossible for me 10 recon-
cile myself to a vote for the covenant
as it now is. am strongly in favor OF
reservations. believe the United
States should have the right TO with
draw and that we should be able TO de-
termine for ourselves whether or not
our obligations are discharged. | am
utterly opposed to article ten"
New said the President insisted that
article 10 is not designed to interfere
with the war-making power OF Con
gress
New said the President did not say
that compromise would be unaccep-
table. He told the President that in
nocuous reservations can never pass,
that they must get at "the heart OF the
matter"
When the President pointed out the
dangers OF reservations. New said he
told him he believed the question OF
American reservations is one for this
country TO settle. not with the idea OF
whether they might be Objectionable 10
other governments.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31

Field Marshal H.ndcnburg and Generatf
Ludendorn were ambitious for annex
alton in Belgium.
Delegate Elsser declared that July
1917. Erzbergcr favored plan by vhich
The Bricy coal district was TO be an
nexed Erzberger replied that pos
sibly he had discussed such a plan bus
that he did not necessarily favor ac~
tual annexation The government mas
emerged the victor In It's first clash
with the Pan-GGmans. but 1t Is ox~
pecicd the nght viii be renewed when
the white book Is published with cYi-
dcnco of the wars causes.
A Spaniard was Michaclis .ntermed-
larry In the peace negotiations OF 1911.
asserted Thcodor Wolf. writing in the
Tageblail today According to Woln,
papal representative came TO Berlin IN
June 1917 and gathered q faVorable- -im-
press on OF The peace prospects but
Michaelis sent one sort Of a reply 70
Madrid and another 10 the Pope.
"Thc pan-Gcrmans. Woln SAID.
eNvlshed neither a premature peace
through Madrid nor a hungarian peacs
through Rome. They wished FIRST 10
see England on her knees. They
wished above al TO acquire the Bcl3
ean Industries. The Bricy mnes ana
tho Flanders coast
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
MUST SUPPORT HIS
CRIPPLED CHILD
Fuodin Has Been Paying
SO Weekly for Wife and
Two Children
COURT INCREASES
AMOUNT TO $12

Eric Fundin, in City Court this mora
.ng, was ordered by Judge Churcampn
TO pay his wife. Anna Fundin the sum
OF si2 each week for the support OF
herself and two children. one Of them
a hopeless cripple.
How can | pay IT," asked Fundin
OF Judge Churchman.
You'll have to pay 1t or so to Jail,
replied 'ihe Judge.
Mrs. Fundin testified that she had
been receiving only Sc per week from
her husband during the past two years
and found Il impossible 20 support her
self and chilrren. and provide medical
attention for the lame child.
Miss b. +. Mullen, general secretary
OF the Associated Charities, testified that
organization had frequently contributed
TO the support OF MIS-. Fundln and her
children
Eric Fundin, in testifylng in his own
behalf Stated that they had three chill
dren, one OF which he provided for.
And he won't let the child come see
me-" responded Mrs. Fundin.
Fundin declared that the child was
afraid OF its mother and did not want
TO see her. In response 10 a ques-
ton from the pudge, he said that he
had not tried TO make the child afraid
OF IFS mother.
We'll see about that" said Judge
and ordered Probation Of
flcer james A. Oliver to make an inyes-
tigation.
Fundin said he is only making 500
week and can't keep a job very long be-
cause these women are always going
10 the place where I am employed and
making trouble for me-" lie also de-
clared that a church over the river
,Brandywinel, had raised a considerable
sum Of money for the support Of his
wife and children.
This Assistant City Solicitor George
Davis vigorously denied and stated that
when the women had gone 10 Fundin
N their efforts 10 secure funds for the
support OF his children. Fundin had
declared lt was nothing 10 him and had
'efused TO give them anything.
You should suffer Just as much as
rOur wife" said Judge Churchmsn. ~
nan that will not take care Of his own
children is not much OF a man. II you
ire not making enough money for this
purpose you will have TO increase your
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
TO SUBMIT MODEL
OF RODNEY STATUE
Sculptor Killey Will Confer
With Committee This
Afternoon
SHOWS PATRIOT
ON FAMOUS RIDE

sculptor J. z. Kelley, Of New York
Will meet the committee on the Caesar
Rodney statue, in the rooms OF the
Board OF Park Commissioners this
afternoon and submit plans and speci-
flcations OF the statue.
Mr.. Kelley has assembled the parts
OF the statue and base in the rooms for
the inspection Of the commission.
The model is simply plaster OF paris
statue in the rough, about four feet
high, showing Caesar Rodney mounted
on a running horse. When completed
the statue will have height OF about
20 feet.
Mr.. Kelley stated this morning that
while visiting William dupont he had
found his model for the horse. The
animal. known as silver Tip" a horse
OF mixed breed. had been selected be-
cause he believed 10 TO be OF the type
OF animal Rodney would most likely
have been able 20 procure a. the time
OF his famous ride.
The costume OF the rider is colonial
OF the style worn by the gentlemen
of i77i.n which Mr.. Kelley secured from
picture in the Metropolitan Museum
III aNtN ANA n
Leaning slightly forward Rodney is
portrayed as urging his steed to faster
speed. holdirg the rein in his left hand
and carrys a long switch in his right.
One popularity OF the dress noted
is the style Of wearing a leather garter
and fancy buckle on the leg above the
knee. from which strap extends 10
the top Of the riders hat
There are TO be four panels on the
side OF the base supporting the statue
one portraylng the mastering o. the
Blue HENS Chickens at Dover; The ar
rival OF the American forces at the
state House: Rodney making his "a
nous declaration for independence, and
George Washington sauting the colors
and the troops under his command
when he first went into action.
Sculptor Kelley this morning VISITED
the office OF the custodian OF public
archives in the Public Building and
examined with interest a copy OF the
VIII OF Caesar Rodney filed there.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
NEWARK, NJ, OFFERS
FOOD TO CUT II. c. L.

NEWARK, n j., July 81 UNITED
Press. Newark is cutting The high
cost OF living"
This slogan or signs over the doors
Of eleven nre stations and a club house
today heralded The opening OF Mayor
Glllens' sale OF bacon purchased from
the army.
The bacon was sold at 36 cents a
pound. In private markets 70 rclailed
at from 30 10 IS cents
The mayor personally served Gus
toners al station No. e. Atiirod IN "a
white apron and welding a big knife.
he disposed Of 25O pounds In The first
half hour. necessitating sending for
new supply. Men and women waited
In long lines before the municipal
bacon shops. Fremen and women vol
unteers made the sales.
\ great quantity of ham is expected
TO he placed on sale similarly Satur-
day and canned vegetables next week.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
RAILRUAD WORKERS
FOR wage INCREASE
Director Announces Con-
ference With Representa-
tives of 100000 Men
ALL WORK TOG)ON
DURING DISCUSSION

WASHINGTON, July 81 United
Press director General OF Railroads
Hines has been confcrrng since Mon
day with a committee OF more than
100 representatives OF railroad crne
ployes with regard TO "a very substan-
tial Increase IN wgaes 10 meet the rap
idly increasing cost OF living Hines
announced today.
The committee Is also comforting on
the establishment OF uniform rules
and working conditions Of railroad en-
ployes through the medium of a ma
iional agreement between the railroad
adminisl. alton and the shop crafts.
Following the conference last night
with Director General Hines the COM
mlttee sent the following message 10
the shop employees throughout the
country
international officers and national
agreement committee representing Fed
Grated trades have been in conference
With director general s'nce July 2S on
question OF national agreement and
wage Increases We are now officially
assured by The director general that
the railroad administration will sign
national agreement An earnest cf-
fort Is being made by the d director gen
eral TO give definite Information at the
earliest possible moment as TO position
OF railroad administration regarding
wage matters
"The successful termination OF our
efforts depends upon the united sup
port OF all men involved There must
be no stoppage OF work during these
negoliatioy. We Will odvse YOU as
soon as We are in possession OF fur
Their information
The message was signed by 3 NJ.
Jewel, acting president, railroad em-
ployes department
Hines said that the committee de-
clares there is a serious state on the
pant OF the employees by reason OF the
extremely unfsvorable developments OF
the cost OF living and on that ac-
count the committee has been urging
the earliest possible announcement OF
a definite position.
The committee which represents six
shop crafts. said 1t was speaking for
10000 railroad employees.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
ANOTHER TIE-UP ON
DELAWARE AVENUE

Trolley iraflo on Delaware avenue in
the vicinity Of the torn up section IS
very uncertain and tie-ups seem TO be
getting more frequent.
All the cars on the avenue and those
OF The Washington street and Boule-
ward lines were tied mp for a time yes
terdsy afternoon. by The breaking Of a
cement mixer. stationed at Delaware
avenue and Washington streets
This makes The fourth TINE traflc
has been blocked In that section dur
ing the last flye days.
TITS Just one thing after another. "
said one conductor Yesterday in re-
sponse 10 q passengers query as % the
cause for. the delay ~ can't get This
car around that machine on the track
down there and ! amt going TO try
II you are in a hurry you'd better get
out and walk. you'll get home quicker"
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
DAYLIGHT SAVING
AGAIN IN DANGER
Father Of Law Admits Re.
pesler Probably Will
be Passed
HOPES SENATE WILL
SUSTAIN VETO

WASHINGTON. July 81. UNITED
prcss).-Daylight saving was at the
mercy OF the senate today, Action was
expected on a bll already passed by
The House TO repeal the law
senator Calder. New York. author OF
The original daylight saving measure,
admitted the repeal would probably be
passed However. there was a ques-
ton whether the senate could muster
two-lhlrds majority for the bin TO
show that IL can be passed over a pos
sible Presidential veto. II the two
thirds vote Is not cast against the cX-
ira hour OF daylight. friends OF the
saving plan expect President Wilson
will veto The repeal. lie vetoed the ag-
ricutural appropriation recently be
cause 10 contained a clause abolishing
dayl ght saving After this episode the
plan was stricken from the agricultural
bin and rointroduced in Congress In
the form OF a separate measure. That
is what is before the senate today.
senator Calder is against the repeal
because:
T. Ninety per cent Of the people
want daylight saving
>. saved 100000 tons Of coal last
year by reducing use Of artificial light.
3. Conseryes health OF people by Civ
ing an extra hour for recreation.
g. Reduces cost OF living by afford
ing daylight in evenings for cultiya-
tion OF the home gardens.
D. Enables people 10 get up In day
light and go 10 bed at dark.
senator Gronna. chairman OF the az
riculiural committee and leader in the
light against daylight saving, Is for its
repeal on these grounds
o T. Majority Of the people are against
daylight saving
2 Means additional artificial lght by
forcing farmers and workingmen 10 get
up before daylight
B. Prevents children from going 10
bed early and getting sufficient sleep
and keeps mothers busy with children
during long. light evenings
g. Loses millions OF dollars 20 farm
crs. who lose am honr a day because
they are unable 10 start work early In
the morning. before dew dries In fields
.. Forces farmers 10 get up in dark
TO catch pillS trains and requires
changing OF milk hours, resulting in
less milk.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
COMMUNITY SERVICE
AT DINNER TONIGHT

About 100 Italians attended a sins
last night in front OF the Italian Neigh
borhood House All ages were repre-
sented and the enthusiasm with wnich
they participated showed that the ef-
fort Of Irving easier. song leader OF
The Community Service, 10 provide
them with helpful entertainment was
appreciated.
Mr.. easier. who has not entirely re-
covered from a recent attack or
laryngitis, was aided in carrying the
tunes by a baritone horn player from
the Italian band that he directs once
each week al The House. Next Wednes-
day evening it is planned to begin The
sing at 80 o'clock. because OF the
days becoming shorter.
The executive committee Of the VII
mington Community Service Will have
as its guests tonight at a supper at
the Lambros restaurant representatives
of social service and welfare agencies.
The purpose Of the meeting is to dis
cuss plans whereby an such orgauiza-
lions may work harmoniously and
without duplication of effort.
Harold Keats, executive officer Of the
service, wrote today to the Board OF
Health complaining about the old
swimming tank left on the lot adjacent
10 the Community Service office at No.
9i2 King street. The rain water drains
into this tank and remains there. and
small boys. regardless Of the filthy
condition OF The water, paddle in it.
Mr.. Keats letter was in the light Of a
suggestion 10 the health authorities that
such a pool was a menace TO public
health.
Lola Virginia Anderson will be the
soloist at the sing at the High School
next sunday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
6.pOUND TROUT ON
DOC CANN'S HOOK
ky Walton Dentist is Prize
Winner on "Tooth Pull
lers" Trip
OTHER FELLOWS GOT
SOME WHOPPERS, TOO

A six-pounr trout caught by Dr. ]. A
Cam, Of this city, won the prize ror
the largest fish caught upon the FISH
ing-tpip OF the Delaware State Dental
Society at Bowers Beach yesterday. Il
was the largest trout that any mem
Der present had ever seen caught in
the upper bay.
The trip was one OF the most enjoy
able outings ever engaged in by the
society. The party. numbering twenty
one, left Wilmington in autos on Tues
day afternoon, stopping at Cooks res
taurant, In Dover, for dinner. They ar
rived at Bowers Beach about 40 o'clock
All turned in for a good nights rest,
80 that an early start could be made
for the fishing banks the next morn
ing
\ northeast wind blew stinly an
night, so that conditions did not look
favorable when the sun put In its ap-
peaarnce on Wednesday morning. The
waters were quite muddy and the wind
still held its quarter, making the sea
very choppy.
After a short run 10 the oyster beds.
the anchor was let go, lines were soon
over, and the contest was on for the
first catch, the most fish, the biggest
fish and so on. Prizes were awarded
the winners in each class
!. H. Craig, OF Philadelphia, was the
first man 10 land a FISH. ]. II. Gump,
also a Philadelphia, caught the most
FISH, nOsing out Dy. \. NJ. Ilendershot
by a single flnny specimen more than
the latter had caught. Or. p. H. Tray
nor drew honOrs for the largest
number Of small fish caught. As afore-
mentioned. il was DR.. J. \. Cams good
luck TO land the biggest fish, a partic-
ularly fine trout, the king OF the upper
bay.
With the turn OF the tide, the wind
died and the fishing was good, many
being reeled in. At the end OF the day,
al the anglers were well satisfied
After taking the boat and fishing
tackle back TO the beach. the members
OF the party enjoyed a refreshing swim
before starting on the homeward trip.
\ fine chicken dinner. especially pre-
pared for the party at Cooks in Dover,
met with a cordial reception from the
fishermen when they arrived at that
town on the journey home.
Members and guests OF the associa-
ton who made up the piscatorial party
were the following dental surgeons
and dental statesmen: Dr. Z. II. Cullen
and W. II. Cullen. both OF Springfield,
Mass. DR. J. II. Hallett, j. II. Hurtt OF
Philadelphia: J. II. Dare. OF Wilkes
Barre: Or. II. C. Watson, DR.. P. H.
Traynor. Dr. \. NJ. Hendershot. Or. P
C.. southard. J. II. seibold, Philsdel-
phls: Or. William E. Harris Or. j. 7.
MoOreland. Or. J. A. Cam. Dr.. n. VI
Hogue. J. II. Gump. Of PHILADELPHIA;
\. D. Murphy, I. H. Craig, Phisdel-
phis: William Haslam. Philadelphia;
II. B Capchart. Philadelphia. Dr.. a. H.
Cough snd DR.. J. ID Brown, Jr.