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The Washington herald., 1919-02-25
LEWIS, In POWERFUL
DEFENSE OF WILSON'S
POLICY, FLAYS CRITICS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
the Senate, now drawing to a close.
He was in good voice. he spoke with
out notes and his argument in defense
was logically and thoughtfully pre-
pared. AS a defense of the league it
presented arguments which will re-
quire an adroit answer from those
who are opposing it.
When Senator Lewis had concluded.
Senator Reed, of Missouri, one of the
foremost opponents of the league,
arose and stated that none of the
things promised for the league by the
Illinois Senator are in the plan of
the league which has been presented.
He added:
Promises Not Kept.
IF the Senator from Illinois is right.
then the thing we have been promised
is not in it. We were told that there
would be disarmq ment and there is
not a word in the constitution Of the
league TO do that. Hence it appears
that the chief argument for the league
has been withdrawn and the chief rea-
son for it has disappeared"
Throughout the week the debate
started by Senator Lewis today will
be continued Senators Cummins, OF
Iowa, and owen. of Oklahoma, are to
speak Wednesday, Senator Hitchcock.
OF Nebraska, on Thursday. the day
after the dinner at the White House;
on Friday Senator Lodge. Of Mass
aChusetts. will speak and the follow
ing day Senators Knox, of Pennsyl-
vania. and Hardwick, of Georgia, will
speak Senator sherman, Of Illinois.
will speak next Monday
The argument by Senator Lewis was
directed TO answering the charges that
have been made against the league
plan, as follows:
!. That is will involve the United
States in engangling alliances with
the nations of Europe.
.. That IT means the destruction OF
the Monroe Doctrine.
, That il means the triumph OF in
ternatiOnalism over nationalism.
I. That the executive council may
be organized in a manner hostile to
the United States
5. That the American army and
navy will be regulated as TO size by
the league.
6. That the league will interfere in
the settlement of internal disputes OF
the indiviual nations.
In answer to the first OF these at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
PICNIC
PROGRAM GIVEN
Announce Entertainment Schedule
For Gala Day Saturday-SOci-
ETY. Officers to Talk.

From all indications the first an
nual picnic of Equity farmers to
be held Saturday at Sugar Grove,
about three miles north of Aledo,
will be a gala occasion.
Speakers of the day will be DR..
]. Weller Long and H. A. Fuller,
both high officers of the American
Society of Equity. They will talk
upon the problems of the farmer
and will endeavor to explain the
purpose and ambition of Equity in
it's organization of the agricultur-
aIist. Each man has strong per-
sonality and both are credited with
being strong platform speakers.
Music of the day will be furnish
ed by the Aledo band, and from
appearances of the program there
will be plenty of it, AS announced
the entertainment schedule is as
follows:
1890 a. m.-Band concert.
II, noon-Big chicken dinner.
D. m.-Band concert.
1870 p. m.-Speeches by DR.. ].
Weller Long and H. A. Fuller.
All who plan on attending are
enjoined by the committee in
charge to bring well filled lunch
baskets. A refreshment stand will
be opened on the grounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago, Ill, Aug. 21.-Hogs, re-
ceipts 1900; fully Csc to soc high
er; mostly 45c to SOC higher; top
price 21.45. Heavy weight IS. $50
21.25; medium weight 19.O0@2145;
light weight 10. 10@21.45; light
light 18.50@21.00; heavy packing
sows. smooth 1S.O0@18.75; packing
sows, rough 17.00Q17.75; pigs 1850
@19.OO.
Cattle, receipts $780, steers
mostly 25c higher; butcher cattle
and western range stock. steady to
strong; calves and feeders, steady;
beef steers, medium and heavy
weight, choice and prime 1880
1875; medium and good 12.75@
1876; common I0.25@12.75; light
weight, good and choice Il 256
1925; common and medium $3.50
1925; butcher cattle, heifers 1900
1900; cows 750@13.75; Gamers
and cutters 6.2507. so; veal calves.
light and handy weight 19.50@
21.00; feeder steers S.00013. rs;
stocker steers 7.25G11.O0; western
range steers .. 50@16 SO; COWS and
heifers 9.75Q13.0O.
Sheep, receipts $4,000; lambs Csc
lower; sheep, slow to lower; lambs.
S4 pounds down 14.75@ 1900; culls
and common .O0014.25; year
ling wethers 10.50@13.00; ewes,
medium, good and choice 1850
8 so; culls and common 3.0007.25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
TO HAVE PRIVATE
OFFICE; CLEANS UP
COUNTY QUARTERS

1t was fall housekeeping day in
County Superintendent G. +. Platt's
Office yesterday.
Midst confusion aplenty and
clouds of dust. Mr. Plat moved
things that had been untouched for
years, and incidentally filled mum
berless waste baskets with refuse
long collected.
Purpose of his activity was an
nounced by the superintendent as
provision of a private office in the
little room adjoining the county SUI
perintendent's office on the south.
There may even be the little sign
private" on the portal. perhaps in
gold letters, in order to restrain
those who in ruthless temerity
would invade the sacred precincts.
But anyhow
It'll look a bit different when I
get through" said Superintendent
Plat, between vigG, GUS strokes OF
a dusty room. From what his Wis
itor could discern what the super
intendept says would appear to be
the truth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
FAIR SUPPORT
HELPS CORN ON
EARLY SLUMPS
Market Starts With Mixed Senti-
ment, Selling Being Offset by
Buying and Declines.

Chicago, Aug. 21.-The corn
market started today with mixed
sentiment, early selling being off,
set by fair support on the declines.
Prices kept within narrow limits.
The September delivery showed
the greatest relative strength at
the start. Opening prices ranged
from sc lower to sc higher with
September at 1.S41a to 1.S4% and
December 1.431A to la. The open
ing was followed by a slight sag
which carried September to about
yesterdays closing point
Subsequently the corn market
underwent a decline but offerings
were quickly absorbed and the
rally carried prices well away
from the low levels. The close
was strong, &c to &c net higher,
with September at 1.84A to 1.85
and December LAS to 1.45h.
Oats followed the course of corn
though exhibiting greater firmness.
Opening prices were &c higher to
sc lower with September at 7Sc
to 1870. Later prices advanced
limited offerings be-
ing generally firmer with advance
live hog figures. Opening prices
were from &c to zoe higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
THE ARGUS
ALEDO OFFICE
SMITH WINS AT
WEST LIBERTY
Drives Society Leader to Third
Place in 2:IO Pace-Histed of
New Boston Places.

Society Leader, brown stallian
sired by Don Corbitt, won third
place in the 2:1O pace at the West
Liberty fair yesterday. The horse
was driven by Tim Smith of Aledo
and is owned by Lair End Dilley,
local horsemen.
Smith brought his mount in third
in each heat. Hazel Ginter brown
mare, sired by Peter w, and driven
by Chef Kelly of West Liberty, Won
first place. The winners time in
each heat was 2:12A, 2:11A, and
2:16.
Several other horses of the Lair
and Dilley string were entered in
various races but Society Leader
was the only one to place.
Another Mercer county man was
listed among the winners, however.
T. G. Histed of New Boston, driy-
ing Charles Glenn. grey geldiRg
sired by Manager, won second
place in the 2:20 pace. Winner
was Don Nedonias, brown gelding,
sired by Royal Medonias and driY-
en- by Chef Kelly of West Liberty,
in the time of 2:12A; 2:15A; and
2:13h.
a week ago Charles Glenn won
frat at Grinnell in the 2;19 pace.
Attending the fair at West Liber-
ty yesterday was a host OF Aledo
and Mercer county people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
BETTER FOR u. S. TO
CUT PRICES THAN
PROTECT MARKET

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 90
Congressman Oscar e. Bland of In
diana, a member of the war ex-
penditures investigating commit
tee, which is here, examining rec
ords pertaining to the liquidation
of the affairs of the American army
in France, said today that he felt
it was more important to lower the
cost of living for the American pub
lie than to endeavor to protect mar
ket prices and prevent the market
from breaking.
Mr.. Bland said the pressure
brought to bear by American deal
ers and manufacturers in an effort
to prevent the return of war sup
plies from France to America was
Objectionable to him, adding that
when Americans so badly needed
shoes, it seems strange so many
good shoes should be sold to Eu-
ropean nations, American work
men being forced 20 pay such high
prices.
Until he knows the full details
of the liquidation of American
army supplies here Mr.. Bland said
il would be unwise to criticize too
sharply as it would probably be
necessary to sell some supplies
which America would like to nave
but which could not be returned to
the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
PIT GOSSIP

FURNISHED by Z. w. WG-ner 4 Co..
members of all exchanges Rock Island
Office suite 500 Best building. phones r. l.
$50 and 751. P. J. Mccormick managcr) &.
Chicago, Aug. 21.-Current news
looks bearish on all United States
markets. The question OF drag
ging the world back to sanity and
the old conditions is uppermost.
The artificial plan of issuing ma
tional bonds looks failure. Grain
bulges are expected but the out
side buying mood is fiabby. The
end of national credit is indicated.
The countries where labor is too
high and the hours too short will
finally lose their foreign trade.
England has evidently taken the
grim path. There is talk of for
eign exchange weakness that may
equal $50. The United States price
and profiteering campaign contin-
ues with great vigor. Attorney
General Palmer will prosecute the
smaller dealers. He is against fix
ed prices. Looks like Europe had
SuuL OuL pE0pOoIGl OuS ONAAAAAS OA
everything against their desperate
poverty.
Not much change in corn at op-
ening. Supported by upturn in
hogs.
Grain Opinions.
Hulburd: Until arrangements
are made to permit the resump-
ton Of expectations the tendency
of markets will doubtless be low
er and each advance will be met
with heavy sale.
Bennett: Corn market is two
sided affair. Believe it will be on
demand on all recessions.
Lamson: Indications point to
an increase movement in corn. I'm
settled conditions and exchange
market are bearish factors.
Logan: Buyers will have the
best of the bargains on healthy
breaks, but would not ignore prof
it's when offered.
Simons: Present corn crop
promises should hold. Prices are
liable to be a lower level.
Thompson and Mex: Weaker
and uncertain markets pending a
more definite outline of world set
Element.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
ALEDO BRIEFS

About 200 young people of the
Luther League of the Swedish
Lutheran church gathered at Alpha
lake near Alpha last evening where
they enjoyed a social time. Delic-
ious refreshments were served.
The trip was made by auto. 1t is
planned to make last nights outing
an annual affair. The next one will
be an aIl-day picnic in order to Of
fer better opp0 unities as a social
mixer.
The building committee of the
Mercer county bank will meeI with
Paul V Hyland. Chicago architect,
at the bank rooms tomorrow morn
ing. Revised plans and specitica-
tions for the new building to be
erected by the bank on the site for
merly occupied by the old Transit
house will be submitted for ap-
proval by Mr.. HyIand.
Large numbers attended two
family reunions held yesterday.
Members of the Willis family
gathered at New Boston in the
public school yard aud enjoyed a
picnic dinner and social time.
The Cabeen reunion was held at
the home of Scott Cabeen, south
west of Aledo and was enjoyed by
an unusually large number. twas
the fourth annual affair in the
Cabeen family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
ALEDO Girl is
AT HOME after
OVERSEAS WORK
Miss EleanOre Harvey, Only Local
Woman to Get TO France,
Returns Last Night.

Miss Eleanore Harvey. as far as
is known Aiedo's only woman war
worker to see service overseas, ar
rived home last night, following an
absence of over a year.
Miss Harvey is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Harvey Of this
city and volunteered for service
soon after war was declared. For
many months she was stationed in
New York where she served for
many months as a canteen enter
tainer under the supervision OF the
Y. NJ c. A.
A talented pianist and elocution-
list, Miss Harvey was placed at the
head of a company and sent TO
France shortly after the armissice
was signed.
Upon her and her troupe de-
YOlved a part Of the important task
of keeping in good cheer the army
of occupation. The rapid demobil-
izatioh of American troops hasten
ed the approach of homecoming,
however and a week ago Miss Har-
ney landed in New York, home
ward bound. Tuesday she received
her discharge from the service at
Chicago.
Miss Harvey was not without eZ-
periepce as a public entertainer,
having spent sc yeral seasons on
the r, ipath circuit chautauqua
platform previous to her enlist
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
CANT FIND PLACE
FOR DOG SHOW IN
ALEDO; TRAVEL ON

Rands & DeNyles, dog show, car
rying IL dogs and two people, be-
sides rations for all, reached Aledo
via a Ford yesterday.
Considerable cuTiousity was
aroused by the appearance OF the
heavily laden machine, almost in
visible under a mass of CANNES
poodles, terriers, collies and Just
plain dog. They were tied TO every
thing tieable in the car and seemed
perfectly content in their apparent
ly hazardous positions, despite the
jolts and bumps. Feed cans and
bags and other paraphernalia for
the show were strapped on the run
ming boards.
Rands was at the wheel, with De
Nyles, a dog in his lap. directing
the pilot from the next seat
The troupe had just come from
Monmouth, according to DeNyles,
where they had shown the night
previous. He made inquiry for Fair
Secretary G. c. Bowers, with the
announced intention of seeking a
contract as one OF the free attrac-
tons for the Mercer county fair
Sept. 16 to 20. Mr.. Bowers was out
of the city, however and after
making vain attempts 70 secure the
Aledo opera house for a perform
ance here, last night the dis
gruntled pair left for prospective
fair sites in Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
VIOLA TO MEET
ALEDO ELEVEN
ON FAIR week
Challenge Of High School Alumni
Stars Accepted Grads Begin
Training for Game.

There is to be a good old-fash-
Toned game of football on Satur-
day, Sept. 20, sport day of Mercer
county fair week At least a game
has been scheduled.
Eleven former Aledo high school
stars are under the impression that
they are just a little better on the
gridiron than any other IL men that
Mercer county can produce, hence
a challenge from the alumni ath-
letes.
1t remained unaceepted for only
a few days, however, Viola team
agreeing to meet the local boys
for a side bet or purse if such can
be raised.
From the lineup of the grads, a
crack aggregation will be neces-
sary to beat them, providing
enough practice is had. That the
team will be in mid-season form
when the game is called is assured
by its members. who already have
begun training.
AS now contemplated, the AledO
lineup includes: Robert Mitchell,
center; Cecil McCaw, left guard;
Leroy McCaw, right guard; John
left tackle; Hartzel
Kramm, right tackle; Hobart Har-
bour. left end; Myron Duncan,
right end: NJ. Giehrich, quarter
back; II. Giebrich, full back; Stu
art clearinghouse, left halfback,
and T. Morford, right halfback.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
DESIGNATIONS OF
ARMY OFFICERS
COMING IN FAST

Washington, Aug. 21.-With the
designations of more than three
hundred permanent officers Of the
regular navy already submitted to
the department and more arriving
daily, Acting Secretary Roosevelt
today began work on proposed leg
islation to be submitted to congress
suggesting substantial pay in
creases for officers and enlisted
men of the navy and marine corps.
High ranking officers believe the
efficiency of the navy is seriously
threatened. Most of the resigna-
tions have come from the younger
officers in the lower grades, the
men to whom the country looks for
the leadership Of its officers in the
years to come. These officers re-
ceiving from $1.700 to $1,000, most
of them Annapolis graduates capa-
BILE Of earning much higher SAL
aries in civilian life, say they find
1t impossible to support their fam
lilies on their pay.
More designations are now on
file than had been received from
the entire regular navy in the last
thirty years. Since 1898 the aver
age has been seven a year. Among
designations now awaiting action
are those of more than seventy
five officers of the line, 191 doctors,
20 chaplains, a score OF supply Of
ficers and nine naval constructors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
ALEDO PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Babcock of
about three miles east of Aledo
left last night for Rochester, Mimi,
where Mrs. Babcock will undergo
treatment at the Mayo Bros. sana-
forum. They will be gone for an
indefinite period.
Fred S. Taylor, member of the
Fifth regiment of Marines, Second
division, is at home following re-
ceipt OF his discharge from the SER
vice. Mrs. Taylor met him in Chi
cago where she went last Thursday
to join her husband and return
home with him.
Rev. F. Z. Shut, Mrs. Shut, a
daughter and son, left this morn
ing for Macomb, ILL.,, where they
will visit. The trip was made by
auto.
James A. Allen left this morning
for Macomb, ILL.,, where he will
transact business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
WALL ST. GOSSIP

FURNISHED by E. ". Wagner 4 Co.
members of all exchanges. Rock Island
Office suite 300 Best building. phones b l.
New York, Aug. 81. - Never
among leaders of finance and BUSH
ness have been so deepseated feel
ing of depression as it is today. 1t
is not for one reason, but for many
and the master minds do not know
how to go about the cure. The
market is in a dangerous position.
Whereas any time the development
of any particularly unfavorable
news might accelerate the drain
through a less orderly liquidation
that would drive many prices
quickly below values. The news
of the morning and prospect of a
further break in exchange before
it goes to a point of necessary re-
sistance the market looks like a
sale if it opens above the closing
level.
Yesterdays sharp decline will
precipitate a further liquidation,
and with possibility of a strike in
the steel industry pending and the
political situation in Washington
as it is the market should exhibit
Irregularities. Technical position
as such is considerably improved
and loans show sharp declines.
There is one thing that would
bring about an abrupt change in
this market and that is an agree
ment on peace treaty and the
League of Nations. Keep this in
mind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
East st. Louis Livestock

East st. Louis, Ill, Aug. I'll
Hog receipts 5000; higher; top
price, 21.45; bulk. 21.O0@2L40;
heavy weight. 2I.25@21.1O; medium
weight. 21.25@21.45; light weight.
2O.75@2130; light light, 1890
20.75; heavy packing sows, smooth,
17.25@1825; packing sows, rough,
15.75Q1725; pigs, 14.O0@20.25.
Cattle receipts, $500; steady;
beef steers, medium and heavy
weight, choice and prime, 1850
1850; medium and good, 10000
1850; common, 1025@12.O0; light
weight, good and choice, 1900
1900; common and medium, $500
1900; butcher cattle. heifers, 6.75
015.5O; COWS, 7.O0@1175; Gamers
and cutters, 5.50q70O; veal calves.
light and handy weight. $500
1850; feeder steers, 7.50Q12.50;
stocker steers, 7.0OQ11.00.
Sheep receipts, 5000; steady;
lambs, 81 pounds down 1400@
1875; culls and common, 1000
900; yearling wethers, 10000
HOO; ewes, medium and choice,
S.5099.00; culls and common, 800
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
The Day in Davenport

Lives in Suit Case-Davenport
has a unique figure in its midst to-
day. He is James Joy Jeffreys.
While the mass of humanity is
endeavoring to reduce the high cost
of living Mr.. Jeffreys is devoting
his time to reducing the cost of
high living. In other words he is
an advocate of the simple life.
Mr.. Jeffreys was born at Leroy,
Mimi, June l, 1877. He was born
again July 10, 1899, when he was
converted at the Pacific Garden
Mission in Chicago, where Billy
Sunday also first saw the light For
the past 10 years he has been on
the platform.
There is joy in his name and
there is joy in his life. He claims
to get the greatest joy out of life
by knocking the cost of high living.
Mr.. Jeffreys declares he long ago
ceased to eat meat, eggs, butter and
sugar and does not use tea or
coffee.
Last year he had war home in
a piano box. A typewriter, talking
machine and fireless cooker were
included in the box of health"
This year he has a 31z pound tent
and a ruck sack They were on dis
play in Berg Bros. window this aft
ernoon.
Want Service Resumed-A de-
mand that the Tri-City Railway
company be forced to resume oper-
alton on the Fourth street line be-
fore the council takes steps to
grant the 7-cent fare, was made
when the company's petition for an
increased fare was brought up at
the council session by Aldermen
McAdams, Ballow, Peck and Will
tiers. No action was taken, however,
and the issue viii go over to later
session.
The company's petition was filed
and the council will vote on the
new fare on Sept II.
Summer Flu On. = A queer
that is being called sum |
mer flu" in lack of a better name |
has it's grip on Davenport. Dozens |
of Davenporters were reported sick !
with this ailment by local physi- |
clans. While the illness confines a |
victim to bed for a few days, it is
not regarded as serious. No fatali- |
ties have so far been reported.
The new malady strikes the vic
tim from out of a clear sky, appar-
emily. With no signal given of the
attack, a man, woman or child sud- !
denly feels tired and listless. He
loses appetite and develops a low
stage fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
AFTER APPLES BUT
GETS A CLUB-NOT
SERIOUSLY HURT

What might have proven a seFi-
Gus accident resulted late yesteT-
day afternoon when Nathan Sab
bath, young son of Mr.. and Mrs
Max Sabbath, West Eleventh street,
was struck on the head by a heavy
board which fell from a tree of Of
which the lad was getting apples.
The youth sustained only a
minor scalp wound and did not re-
quire the services of a physician.
He Immediately proceeded to his
home where the hurt was dressed.
Moral: Thou shalt not covet
thy neighbours apples.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
Weather Forecast

Chicago and vicinity: Fair to-
night and Friday; slightly cooler
tonight; moderate westerly winds.
Illinois: Fair tonight and Fri
day somewhat cooler tonight
Missouri: Fair tonight and Fri
day; slightly cooler tonight in south
md east central portions.
wisconsin: Fair tonight and
probably fair; cooler tonight in
east portion.
Iowa: Fair tonight and Friday;
warmer in northwest portion to-
night.
Indiana: Fair tonight and Fri
day; cooler tonight; warmer Fri
day.
Temperatures Today.
Canadian northwest: 48 to IS;
clear.
Northwest: 4s to ga; clear.
Southwest: so to 20; clear.
Ohio valley: "a to 20; cloudy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-21
Liberty Bonds.

New York, Aug. 2I.-Liberty
bond prices at 1870 a. m. today
we're; 31as, 1916; first As. 4.1O;
second As, $3.50; first as;
second AIS, 929S; third AIS. $3.50;
fourth Ans, 9316; Victor 3As,
9.64; Victory 434s, $3.50.
Final prices on Liberty bonds to-
day were: 31as, 1916; first As,
94.00; second As, 92.74; first Az s,
1920; second Ans, 92.9S; third
4As. 93.14; Victory 3As, 1850;
Victory An, $780,