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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
A. J. RIESS WILL
REMOVE BUSINESS
TO NEW QUARTERS

nouncement is made by A. J.
Riess. proprietor of the SanTox
drug store at 1906 Second avenue.
that arrangements were completed
yesterday afternoon which will en-
able a removal of his business to
the building formerly occupied by
the Sexton Bros clothing store at
1900 Second avenue by March 10.
The Sexton store building was
leased by Mr.. Riess from the M. &
K. company and will be extensiveig
Temodeled and furnished as an up
TO date pharmacy. When completed
and ready for business one Of the
most modern and attractive drug
stores is promised tri-city patrons
by the Riess brothers.
Rernodeling work will be begun
Immediately according to the new
proprietors. An entire new front
will be placed on the building while
much interior reconstruction is
planned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
shevikf in the ends they seek tt

sheviki in the ends they seek to
accomplish
Chairman Overman read a tele-
gram from Joseph Shaplen of New
York, a writer, protesting against
testimony that Jews formed the
life of Bolshevism in Russia" Sen
ator Overman explained that DR.. G.
A. Simons in testimony yesterday
passed no reflection on real Jews,
but only upon an apostate Jews,
who, the witness said, predominated
among Bolshevik leaders.
Mr.. Dennis said one Bolshevik
official, a former resident of the
United States, in bidding him good
bye in Russia, said:
iii see you in about ten years.
We are coming over to America
and pull off this same show"
Mr.. Dennis said from his obser-
vations, he believed that persons
interested in spreading Bolsheviki
propaganda probably have a pref
ty good organization extending
from New York to San Francisco,
with the country divided up into
sections and certain men in charge
of each section"
Questioned by Senator Wolcott
as to the attitude of Raymond Rob-
ms, head of the American Red
Cross mission to Russia, concern
ing the Bolsheviki, Mr.. Dennis said:
LAS 1 understood Mr.. Robins at
that time Tin Russia his attitude
was that of recognition of the Boil
sheviki because they were the peo-
pie in control. They seemed to be
the only people who could run the
show. He knew them all and kept
in close touch with them"
The witness declared that many
of the better class of Russians
with whom he had talked did not
want the Germans to come into
Russia to preserve order.
But they felt like making any
port in a storm" he explained.
The witness said the Bolshevists
were against religion and against
the Y. NJ c. A, calling it a tool of
but that Russian peas
ants had a kindly feeling toward
America and Americans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
SAYS EARTHLY
HEAVEN IS AIM
OF BOLSHEvIKI
Former Consular Agent Declares
Russ Leaders Are Able Men
Doing Their Best.

Washington, Feb 13.-Members
of the Bolshevik central cabinet in
Russia were described today by
Prof. Ralph Dennis of Northwestern
university, testifying at the senate
committees inquiry into lawless
agitation in this country, as fair
ly able men who truly believed
theirs was the best way to bring
about heaven on earth"
But their way to heaven seems
to be through hell" commented
Senator Wolcott of Delaware
Mr.. Dennis, who was a Y. M. c.
A worker and consular agent in
Russia from the fall of 1917 until
last September, said there was no
real sympathy between Germans
and the Russian reds" but each
group was trying to use the other
The Bolsheviki throughout Russia,
he added, believed that the end
justified the means. Their theory,
he said, might be expressed:
IF you are not a Bolshevik, get
out If you work against us, we
will kill you"
Mr.. Dennis said he was impressed
that men in positions Of power
among the Bolsheviki were to a
great extent Russian Hebrews who
had lived in America for a few
years.
These men," he said, were the
most bitter and implacable Bolshe-
Wiki in their desire to exterminato
the Bourgeoise Glass;
Chairman OVerman asked:
DO you know of any effort to
bring that propaganda into this
country"
81 could not go into a court and
prove it," replied the witness, 'but
after going to meetings in Chicago
there is no question about the de-
sire to bring about that scheme of
government in America"
He described a meeting in the
Chicago coliseum, where an audi
ence cheered the names OF Lenine
and Trotzky for five minutes and
every comment by speakers to the
effect that America would be the
Eext nation to adopt the soviet sys-
TEN of government. The witness
added that he saw no difference be-
tween the 81. W. W" and the Boil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13

| Choice of three kinds of toilet
soap: Palm Coco, pine tar and
buttermilk, Toe, or II cakes for
| $1.00.
Fleisher's pure wool knitting
worsted, gray, black and kha-
XII: $1.00 skein.
Third Floor: $500 white satin
finished bed spreads, scalloped
style, 81x90 inch size, one dollar
off: $500 each.
Yard wide curtain marquis
cite, white, cream or ecru, regu-
larly 39c, for Dollar Day, 10
yards to a customer, for, not
$3.50, but a dollar less: $3.50.
White or ecru 15c curtain
scrim, openwork border: 10
yards for $1.00.
$4.75 gray cotton blankets,
fancy colored borders, $1.00 off:
choice 1878 pair.
$3.50 wool finish fancy plaid
blankets, $1.00 off: choice $3.50
pair.
$3.50 siIkoline covered COM
forts, full size; one dollar off:
$3.50 each.
Seconds of 69c window shades
-6x36 inches: 2 for $1.00.
House Furnishings Dept:
White enameled steel 4-quart
$3.50 coffee pot for $1.00.
Blue enameled covered pre-
serving kettle, 3-quart S1.25
value for $1.00.
Pure aluminium 4-quart $3.50
preserving kettle for $1.00.
Wall paper: 10 percent off on
each bill of wall paper over 81.
Music Dept: Four Csc Emer-
son records, choice of nearly so
selections, d for $1.00.
Grocery Department.: Eleven
(11) pounds granulated sugar
for s1.OO, with other groceries
over $500.
Coffee is high but wholesal-
ers tell us it's going higher. Just
the same, Friday, Dollar Day, we
well sell extra good blended cof-
fee, 8 lbs. in neat fiber can, for
S1.00.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
HALF MILLION
IN FOES ARMY
Demobilization of Old German War
Machine Almost Completed
Keep Force of 100000.

London, Feb. 13.-Demobilizatio
of Germany's old army is almost
completed, according to authorita-
tive information here. After Satur-
day, when the 1916 and 1917 class
es will be disbanded, it will con-
sist of about 100000 men on the
eastern front and the 1918 and 1919
classes numbering about 100000
men, which will be kept as a stan
dard army
Reports by German authorities to
recruit volunteers have been I'M
productive, but the official view
here is that they may be more sue
cessful later. Many former soldiers
are staying at home to protect the
home community rather than to
join the national force.
The German force on the eastern
frontier is divided into two armies.
The northern headquarters is at
Bromberg, and is commanded by
General Won Quest. The southern
force under Field Marshal Won
Woyrsch is at Sagan. Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg has not yet
arrived at Kolberg, German main
headquarters in the east, although
preparations have been made to re-
ceive him there.
The British general staff does
not view as dangerous the posi-
bility of Germany making a mill
tary effort, but is taking full cog
nizance of the situation, which the
staff believes exists. 1t is pointed
out that the German staff exists,
and is we'll armed, and that doubt
less artillery is still in hand. The
Germans, it is believed, could get
plenty of men quickly, if necessary,
but the problem of store would
forestall any quick ambitious at
tempt to renew fighting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
NO CHEAP BALL
FOR DAVENPORT

Davenport wants baseball, but II
will have nothing lower than Glass
B variety and it prefers Glass A
This was made clear at a meeting
last evening. A corporation with
81, 900 capital was formed to take
charge of all professional and semi
pro sports will be formed as a re-
suit of the conference.
The purpose of the gathering was
to consider going after a place on
the Central league, but the matter
was left open. 1t is thought there
may be chance for the city may
get into the Western league. A pro-
posal to join the Mississippi Valley
league, now being agitated, was
promptly turned down.
Another meeting will be held
next Wednesday evening when Of
ficers probably will be named.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
CIVIL WORK IN
CIRCUIT COURT
To Be Temporary Letup in Trial Of
Criminal Cases Beginning
Next Monday.

Assignment Of civil cases for
trial in circuit court will be made
tomorrow and a new jury for civil
work has been summoned to report
Monday.
Criminal cases have been tenn
porarily postponed and the Jurors
who have been hearing them have
been discharged.
Most important among the Grim
tnal cases yet untrfed is that of
Hale O'Riley, James Giblin and
Howard O'Hara, three youthful
bandits alleged to have shot and
killed Sheriff ]. S. Wigers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
FRUSTRATE PLOT
LAID TO ExHORT
CASH BY THREAT
Arrest Three in Davenport After
Unsuceessfuily Trying Old
Badger Scheme.
UNDERTAKEN A NEAR VICTIM
His Death Promised for Failure to
Pay $500 in Cash-Marked
Money Used.

An attempt to pull tie badger
swfndling game on z. A Horrigan.
a prominent undertaken of Daven-
port, was frustrated this morning
by detectives of the Davenport po-
lice force. who had been notified by
the victim OF the threats made on
his life.
Three persons were arrested and
are being held as blackmailers by
the Davenport authorities. They
are:
Fred Kendall, aged 80.
Mrs. Fred Kendall, aged %.
Richard Rico, aged IS.
Several weeks ago Mrs. Kendall,
who lives in Bettendorf, secured
the services of Mr. Horrigan in bury
ing and at the funeral of a brother,
who had died in the military ser
vice in the east Not long after
Mrs. Kendall notified Horrigan
that If he would come to her home
he would be given the money owed
him.
Horrigan, in complying with her
request, went to the home several
dBO u DC
Mr.. Kendall was not at home and
that there was no money in the
house. He was told to return on
later date.
Threatened Life.
A later date found Horrigan at
the Kendall home. On his entrance
to the parlor of the residence, Mrs
Kendall flung her arms around hiL.
and they were so found by her
husband and Mr.. Rico.
81 will kill you if you don't
come across with $780," Kendall is
alleged to have said.
Horrigan explained that he did
not have any money with him but
would supply the money if they
would call at his place of business
at 420 Brady street.
Today was the time set for the
visit and Horrigan had y.otif1ed the
police. Detectives marked the
$500 which was turned over to
Kendall when he entered the
place with Rico.
Detectives watched them and
saw them meet Mrs. Kendall. Their
arrests followed and the money
was recovered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13

OF the precinct lines Will be the
guides in holding the caucuses, one
meeting being held in each ward
Representation in the convention
Will be the same as last year.
Assistant supervisors VIII o 8 e
terms expire are George Stroehle
Nj. o. Griswold, C. L. Ackerlind. w
y. Phillips and Wallace Souders
Phillips is a candidate for mayor
and Souders is seeking a commits
s!oner's Office. which will no doubt
eliminate them from seeking re-
nominations in the township con-
vention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13

The house committee of the Rock
Island Eagles met last evening and
made arrangements for the annual
masquerade to be held tomorrow
evening. A special feature will be
the ten-piece Eagles Jazz band.
This is practically the only pub
lie gathering the Eagles give, and
no effort has been spared to make
the affair a. success. Several novel
features are to be introduced to
make the affair a greater success
than any of those given in the past
have been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
CORN CLIMBS ON
UNEASINESS OVER
WORLDS AFFAIRS

Chicago, Feb. 13.-Big upward
jumps in the price Of corn today
carried the market more than SC
above Tuesdays finish. Transac-
tons were on a large scale.
Uneasiness over diplomatic de-
developments together with unfa-
vorable domestic crop conditions
had much to do with the advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
GIVE ALL CHANCE
TO HONOR BOYS WHO
HAVE GIVEN LIVES

Every citizen is TO have an op-
portunity 10 contribute to the Gold
en- Glory flag that is to be procured
as a permanent memorial to the
boys who have given their lives in
the service of their country, es-
pecially those from Rock Island
and the section OF the county IN
der the Jurisdiction of the Rock Is
land exemption board. The news
papers of the city and the Red
Cross rooms will receive contribu-
tons and pennies from the chill
dren as well as larger amounts will
be most thankfully received and
the flag will thereby become most
representative of the community as
a whole
The committee in charge of the
flag is anxious that the name of no
man, who has given his life in the
service of his country, be omitted
from the list, and therefore asks
that relatives or friends OF the
boys submit the names OF the boys
to the newspaper Offices that the
list may be made complete.
Plans for the memorial service
which is TO be held Feb. %, at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon at the
First Methodist church, are pro-
crossing with such dispatch that
the meeting OF the general commit
tee called for tonight has been
postponed awaiting the call Of the
chairman.
The service win be participated
in by the public In general and spe-
c4aI Invitations will be issued TO
the patriotic bodies, including the
Grand Army OF the Republic, wo-
mans Relief corps. Boy Scouts,
Daughters Of Veterans, Ladies' OF
the @. A. R., Spanish War Veterans,
Helen Could auxiliary q. s. w. ",
and Sfboney Bay camp. q. 8. W. ",
and these wifi be asked to attend
IN a body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
MILLER'S COUNSEL
ASK A NEW TRIAL

Attorneys T. P. sinnett and B. F.
Schriver, representing Arthur Mil
Ter, convicted in circuit court this
morning OF the murder Of Jacob
Schaul, have fled a motion for a
new trial. Judge w. r. Church will
rule upon the motion and pronounce
sentence upon the defendant within
q few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
ASK PERMISSION
TO BUILD LARGE
WAREHOUSE HERE

Springfield, Feb. 13.-The Rock
Island Transfer company today
fled with the public utilities COM
mission an application for certih-
cate Of convenience and necessity
to construct and operate o storage
warehouse on First avenue between
Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets. in
the city OF Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
REPUBLICANS ARE
TO MEET MARCH 7

Five assistant supervisors. Jus
tees of the peace and constabIes
are to be nominated by Republicans
Of Rock Island township at a con-
vention called for the night Of
March z. Caucuses to select dele
gates to the convention are to be
held in various parts of the town
ship the evening of March 5.
The old ward boundaries, instead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
CAMPBELL
OUT FOR MAYOR

John T. Campbell, manager OF
the Empire Ice & Coal company and
for 25 years prominently identified
with the business interests of Rock
Island, has announced himself as
a candidate for mayor.
Mr.. Campbell although a lifelong
resident of this city, has never held
public office. He is the son of the
late Thomas Campbell, for many
years a representative from this
district in the Illinois state legis-
Iature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
Obituary
Mrs. Mary RengStnn.

Mrs. Mary Bengston. 72 years old
died at 8 o'clock this morning at
the Lutheran hospital, Moline, fol-
lowing an illness OF 10 days of
pneumonia
Deceased was born Jan. 6. 1S47,
in Sweden. and came to this coun-
try with her parents in 1870. The
family came almost directly to this
city. where they have resided ever
since.
Surviving are two sons, Frank
NJ and Charles N, both Of Rock Is
land.
Funeral services wifi be held
Sunday afternoon at Q o'clock at
the home, 816 Forty-seventh ave
nue.. Interment will be in Chippi-
annock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
PROPOSES HOME
RULE FOR CITIES
CBy the Associated Press)

Springfield, Ill, Feb. ia bill
to amend the public utilities act
was introduced in the Illinois house
today by Representative Lyon
which would prohibit the state util-
tiles commission from reviewing or
altering in any manner a contract
between a municipality and a pub
lie utility corporation. The meas
ure, which carries an emergency
clause, went to the committee on
public utilities. Its effect would
be to give city home rule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
The store that
keeps the
cost of living
down.
FlSK&LOOSLEYG
DEPARTMENT STORE MOLINE ILL.
DEPARTMENT STORE


aare ing
nworthit Friday Dollar
Day,an your full share.
C approh caahonh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-13
Funeral Of W. r Hughes.

Funeral services for W. B.
Hughes, 2S14 F1fth-and-a-half ave
nue., viii be held at the Sacred
Heart Catholic church tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. c. P.
O'Neill will have charge. Inter
msnt will be IN Calvary cemetery.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
NEW LEGAL ATTACK
 0|V PROHIBITION |s
 LAUNCHED BY ROOT
TRepubIican A. P. Leased Wirel

TRENTON, N. J., Dec. 24.-Another legal attack on prohibition was launched today when Elihu Root, as chief counsel for Christian F'eigenspan, brewing corporation, filed a bill or complaint in the United States district court asking for injunction re- straining United States District Attor- ney Bodipe and Charles Duffy, collec- tor of internal revenue, from enforcing the prohibition law. The bill declares that both the Nolstead act and the eighteenth amendment are unconstltu- tional.
 The attack on the eighteenth amend ment is based on the ground that 1t deals with a subject outside any power granted to congress. is violation or the tenth amendment in regard to states rights and is, in fact, not an amendment to the constitution, but mere legislation. It is also claimed that the amendment is null and void because two- thirds of the members or congress did not by joint resolution or otherwise declare that they deemed 1t necessary. Such action hN congress, MT. Root argued, is a condition prece- dent to any amendment, according to article five of the United States con- stitution.
 The Volstead law is brought under fire on the ground that it takes away private property without compensation and also that it arbitrarily classifies as intoxicants liquors which are not in fact intoxicating"
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
ARMY MAJOR TELLS
 OF CRIMES BY U. {. SOLDIERS OVERSEAS
IRepublican A. P. Leased Wirel

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Murders and .robberies committed in Le Mans by gangs of American and French sol diers, using women as decoys, were de- scribed today by Major George Arm strong of Detroit, who served as as- sistant provost marshal in the Ameri- can troopS' area.
 Major Armstrong was called by the defense as a witness at the courtmar- tial of Captain Karl w. Detzer of the 3OSth military police company, who is charged with cruelty to prisoners while directing criminal investigation work Le>ManS.
 Major Armstrong testified. that he had direct charge of 2,200 military po- licemen in Le Mans from August, 1918. until January. 1919, and that durng this period 100000 Amercans passed through the area.
 A large lawless element was at work, he said and while he was in Le Mans 9 murders wefe committed and cha teaux robbed of thousands of dollars worth of furnishings. The thugs, he said were knawn as the river gang, chateau gang" "jewelry gang and other desigkatonS denoting their speciality" All the thugs, he said, were arrested by the military police to 15 years Notwithstanding the character of the men-Mth whon they had to deal. he said. all NJ. P-'s in the area were ordered not to strike pris- oners except in self-defense.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
YOUTHFUL BANDIT
 WOUNDS AND RObS
rRepubIican A. p. Leased wirel

DENVER, Dec. 24.-During the bus jest hour of the Christmas shopping tonight, youthful bandit held up delicatessen at 1889 South Broadway, robbed the cash drawer of it's contents, then shot two persons, a man and woman, who joined pedestrians in a chase after the robber as he fled the place. The wounded are Mrs. Alice Rensink, shot through the arm, and Walter Oakes, shot through the leg. Both are seriously wounded but will recover, according to physicians at a local hospital. The bandit escaped.
 The robber entered the shop and be- gan his work systematically and calmly, according to Mrs. Ruth Me Leod, the proprietor. Clerks and patrons were lined up against the wall while the bandit sought the cash drawer Finding the till, he pried 1t open, pocketed $4a it contained, then left the place as leisurely as if he had purchased ham instead of robbing the store.
 The clerks spread an alarm and sev- eraI persons joined in the chase. Mrs. Rensing and Oakes were in the lead. when the fleeing bandit stopped short, pulled his gun and fired. This stopped all effort on the part of private citl- zens to overtake him.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
SANTA CLAUS

When little Virginia, many years ago, wrote to the editor of the New York Sun, asking him. ''Is there Santa Clauso" Editor Dana told her the truth in way that was classic that there is a Santa and tna: there ever will be as long as human hearts exist
 Dana's Santa rode in sleigh, pulled by esh5 Tbunaer 5ny and BIxe The bells chimed in the moonlight in silvery tones.
 If our information is~correct. Santa is now as likely as not to clank up to our house in a ''high-powered motor car. with chains on, instead of bells. The scroak of horn has superseded the crack of the whip. Surely, electric lights have displaced even the soft beams of the moon. in this new Santa Claus environment And, shades Of the end of the twentieth century, be not surprised > if the new Santas' whislxers have not undergone amputa- tion at the scrape of somebody or others we'll advertised non- cutting razor.
 But depend upon it. there is a Santa Claus. And under his leather auto jacket there beatssa heart as big and as warm for little children as ever beat in the bosom of the jolly little man Editor Dana wrote about when he re- piled to little Virginia sN query
 "Yes, Virginia, there is Santa Claus He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life it's highest beauty and
 No Santa Claus. Thank God, He lives, and he lives forever" -
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-30

TOPEKA. Kan, OCT -tSpc-
Dorcen Steer, II years old, has Just
reached Topeka after lOo0-mile
journey from London, England, as
an express shipment. She is to become
the adopted daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
T. W. Dare OF Topeka and take the
place OF her sister, Alice, who died a
year ago.
Miss Steer wa, shipped by express
because her relatives feared for her
TO make the trip alone, Representa-
tives OF the express company met
her at every stop and saw that She
go, along all right.
Miss Steers trip was not without
incident. A strike stopped the tram
on which she was travelling from
London to Plymouth, England The
ship on which she was to sail was
due TO leave within a few hours SO
express company representatives
chartered a taXicah and rushed her
The ia miles 10 Plymouth IN time
TO catch the boat.
Aboard the ship Miss Steer me, \
Y. Dacchc, the American who h1.
been a prisoner in Germany for iou.
years and he has promise ed TO see her
again IN Topeka soon.
II vas AcccS,ary 10 enlist tic all
OF Senators Curtis and CaPpcr co..
Kansas before Miss Steers passage
was arranged, the trouble being
largely over her passports When