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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-23
too MUCH COLD
IN THE COUNTRY
DR.. Worrel Blames Living
Cost on This; Coal Too
High for Factories.


Tia high cost Of living and the Dis
made in FL Paso" exhibit TO be helS
here MS TAN were the principal sub
jects discussed Friday night at
smoker held by the manufacturers de-
partment Of the chamber Of com
merce.
DR.. stephen H. WOrrelI, dean Of
the Texas school Of Mines, in an
opeufug talk, declared that an
overproduetIon Of gold and the
consequent fall Of its purchasing
mower were the chief eanses OF
the high prices Of everything. He
said that only by curtailtnE the
production Of this metni could We
expect 10 force reduction OF
prices.
Speaking Of copper. the metalluT-
Eist said that the success OF It's pro
duction here in the future depended
on the cost Of its production. me
price Of the metal must exceed the
cost OF its production to make Il
worth while to produce 1t or II Simply
viii not be produced. he asserted
Fuel Is Too High.
He stressed the fuel situation as the
most vital IN the manufaeturlns STU
alton. I'VE cant expect to develop
great manufacturing center mere
without sufficient fuel at fair cost,
he asserted, for the cost OF fusl en-
tiers greatly into the production COST
Of every product It IS the Iao POI
cost" he said, which determines the
price Of fuel This he characterized
as excessive. He quoted friend con-
uected with the Phelps-DodEe corpor-
alton who said that miners we're get
ting SO a day in many places Tor SIX
hours work and that they were sat
a-EH 2 d IL a X.
The low production with the high cost
OF what was produced made 1uei en-
tirely too high, he aYerreo
Goes After Factories.
K N Roberts. manager OF the
chamber OF commerce, read 10 lne
smokers a sample brief he had pre-
AIRED for the information OF steer
manufacturing concern that contem-
plated locating. Every applicant tOr
Information gets il fully
c. r TrOveu, OF Toyahs compared
the tax on minerals in land as similar
10 Carranzas scheme Of natonalizing
minerals. he said he believed anydlaW
that clothes commissioner with
power to classify land as 70 It's mill
eral content for taxation purposes IS
entirely too broad and he gave It as
his opinion that It would be tested
shortly IN the supreme court
c. S Ferguson Of Pittsburgs Pa, and
7. K Muir. Of Toyah, who are inspect
lns Oh ANUS a. ~ ---s ---1----
talks.
S. J. Barron. chairman Of the board
Of directors Of the Mining Circle
named a committee OF that organiza-
ffon TO serve as advisors to the cham
her Of commerce The members Of the
committee are: Dr.. S. 81. Worrell, W.
J. Quiglsy, David Cole, David Roberts
and Leonard Worcester, IT.
W J. Rienemann. president OF the
Bienemann Manufacturing company,
proposed a big harvest festival in con-
nection With the made in FL Paso
exhibit in Liberty hall He suggested
that visitors be shown through the
manufacturing establishments Of the
CITY when they come here.
Claiborne Adams, chairman OF the
manufacturers division OF the cham
Der Of commerce, presided at the
meeting
Watermelon was served TO the 40 or
more men who attended.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-23
TEXAN WINS HONORS AT
OFFICERS TRAINING CAMP

c. A Ruhrup. Texas and Pacific
railroad engineer, who resides at
Toyah, Texas, and who IS spending a
few days in FL Paso. is receiving con-
gratulations on the splendid record
made BY his son, c. L Ruhrup, cadet
at the Roswell n. n, military insti-
tute at the reserve officers training
camp at The Preside, san Francisco.
Calf. Young Ruhrup, who Is but l6
years OF age, has just returned after
having spent SIX weeks at the camp.
Cadet Ruhrup's honOrs won at The
Preside include two medals-one
given MIN as a sharpshooter and the
other for proficiency in manual Of
arms. The latter he won IN competi-
ton with 500 students from the dis
trict which he represented
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-23
GEN GALES RESIGNS POST
IN CARR ANZAss CABINET

Elias Gales, governor OF Sonora, has
resigned his post in the cabinet Of
president Venustiano Carranza as min
lister Of industry. commerce and labor,
according to Excelsior" Mexico
City newspaper. The resignation. ac-
cording to the newspaper. followed
bitter press criticism OF Gen Gales,
as unified for the position because
Of his lack OF knowledge OF the Pc
troleum industry, control Of which
centers IN his department.
President Carranza has accepted
Gen. Calles's resignation, the newspa-
per said and viii give him a military
command in northern Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-23
TO GIVE BENEFIT BALL
FOR REPUBLIcA EDITORS

A number OF the friends OF the ed
itors Of the newspaper Republica viii
give a benefit bah in their honor at
Cotillion han on Sunday, August "a,
at p. m.
numbers. Committees FOR the occa-
sion are as follows
ceptiou-Primo Lopez, Manuel
Rocha Chabre. Rafael r. Pacheco,
Manuel Amanda, Jorge Palacio, Pedro
Robes, jose Chemali, Manual Ramos.
Manuel Cardenas. Franchises Casillas.
FlOor-G. Mendez Valerdi. Juan 3.
Calderon, D. +. OREGON, Jesus o. We
lasco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
SEND OUT PLANS
FOR EXCAVATLNG
BANK BASEMENT

Cervin & Horn, Rock Island ar
chitects. are sending out 10 con-
tractors, plans and specifications
for the excavation and basement
construction of the Moline Trust &
Savings bank.
The bids for this portion Of the
building are taken in advance OF
the letting of the general contract
for the remaining eight stories in
order 10 get started as quickly as
possible before too cold weather
sets in 10 delay operations.
The plans as drawn contemplate
making use of all portions under
the building as well as under the
sidewalks OIL both streets to give a
paximum space for banking pur-
poses and mechanical equipment.
The architects have been sue
cessful in creating in the basement
area, an unusually large size bank
ing room containing space for a
complete department of banking
business in addition to the vaults,
cash and safety deposit and stor-
age as well as mems and women s
retiring rooms. boiler room and
mechanical equipment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
SAVING SWEET CORN SEED.

The best way to secure home
grown sweet corn seed, according
TO United States department OF
agriculture specialists, Is to allow
it to ripen on the plant, and, since
a single ear will be seed enough fHT
a small garden. it is quite practi-
cable to do this Select the best
and earliest ears by stripping down
the husks TO examine the grain and
to remove any worms that may be
found, and then carefully fold them
back and hold them in place by an
elastic band or a string. Allow
these ears to ripen thoroughly on
the stalk In the north it is often
better to pull and hang the plat
where there will be no danger from
moisture, frost. or even chilling
until the seed is thoroughly dry.
All the ripe ears remaining at the
end Of the season in any crop Of
sweet corn should be harvested and
saved. The best ears will make
fairly good seed, and nearly every
ona knows the enjoyment IN
pArched sweet corn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
GRAHAM BARES
BIC U. S. FRAUD
Illinois Congressman Charges Gov
eminent MuIcted of Sl3,000,-
600 to S15,000,0OO.

Chicago, Ill. Oct. 23.-CriminaI
prosecution of at least a dozen
army officers and civilians and in
stitution of a civil suit of recovery
from S13,000,0OO to S15,O00.O0O, of
which he said that the government
had been mulcted in a S40,000,000
munition contract, involving the
Standard Steel Car company of
Hammond, Ind. will be asked in its
report to congress by a sub-com-
mittee which has been conducting
an investigation several days. &C
cording to Chairman William j.
Graham, in statement made public
today.
The bid contract was for how
itzer gun carriages at $4,000 each,
of which only 200 were finished, &C
cording to Congressman Graham S
statement.
Allowing for the cost Of prepar-
alton, the government still is
mulcted of between $13,000,O00 and
S15, 100000, as I figure it," he said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
ROCK ISLANDER,
in PLANE, FLIES
Low OVER CITY
Roy Peel Of AugustRna College Gets
Pictures Of Buildings From
Machine in Air.

Considerable CONSERVATION was
caused, particularly to residents in
The eastern part of Rock Island
by the appearance Of a Curtiss BIZ
plane flying at a very low altitude
and circling about the campus of
Augustana college. The pilot was
Roy F. Peel, business manager OF
the football team and formerly a
lieutenant IN the aviation corps.
Peel took several pictures of the
campus and buildings for use in
the college annual which is TO be
published In the spring, and dis
tribUted handbills for the football
game on Saturday. The machine
used was the property Of the flying
school located near Bettendorf.
Peel was in the air for something
over a half an hour and scattered
the advertisements far and wide
over the city.
The game Saturday is to be play
ed with the American College OF
Physical Education Of Chicago, and
is the first game of the season for
me Augie eleven Permission has
been secured from the city officials
TO stage a parade through the city
in which all the students will par
ticipate.
Peel has served as both pilot and
observer, and spent IS months in
the aviation corps at Camp Dix.
Cornell university. and the School
OF Fire at Fort Sill. where he was
honorably discharged last March.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
Charlotte Gufhrie.

Charlotte Guthrie succumbed al
6 last evening in a Moline hospital
following an operation which she
underwent few days ago. Miss
Guthrie's home is in Washington
Iowa. She had been living with her
brother. Daniel D. Guthrie. 25I2
Fifth avenue. for the last month.
Miss Guthrie was born in Wash
ington, Iowa, Jan /, 1855. Her
mother, Mrs Mildred Guthrie of
Washington, Iowa, two brothers. D.
D. Guthrie Of Moline and Carl A.
Guthrie of Clinton, Iowa, and one
sister, Mrs. Edward NJ Miller of
Chicago, survive her. She was a
devoted member of the First Luth-
eran church st Washington. Iowa.
Her remains will be taken to Wash
ington, where interment will be
made in the family lot in the Wash
ington cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
IN RACE
BARELY MISSES
BEING LET OUT
Receives Word to Remain at Rock
Island on Account of Bad
Weather at Des Moines.

Lieutenant R. S. Worthington,
who has been detained at Rock Is
land field on account OF faulty
carburetor was unable to take off
today on account of weather condi-
tons in Des Moines.
Worthington arrived at the con-
troll station at 9:15 Tuesday morn
ing. but has been neld up with a
faulty carburetor, and as the faulty
part had not arrived last night he
would have been eliminated from
the race for remaining 48 hours
without orders.
Worthington has a good record
for actual flying time and by being
held here by orders, more time MAE
be had in which to repair his ship.
He is on the return trip to the Pa
cific coast.
No ships arrived yesterday or to-
day. the last one to register here
being Lieutenant H. W. Sheridan.
who landed Tuesday evening and
departed yesterday morning at
11:34 for New York.
If weather conditions at Des
Moines are favorable to make land
ings Worthington probably will
continue the flight this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
Personal Points

Mrs. Myra Grigsby of Blandes-
Vile came last evening to visit at
the home OF Rev. and Mrs. ]. Clark
Granger, 80 Fifteenth street.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Arne and Fred Arne
Of Cedar Rapids motored 70 Rock
Island yesterday TO spend a few
days visiting with their daughter
and sister, Miss Gladys Arne.
John Mayer is 10 leave this week
for Oak Park, where he will spend
the winter with her daughter.
Miss Gladys Whiteside has gone
to Rochester, Mimi, where she eX-
poets to undergo treatment at the
Mayo brothers hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Breed, 1901
Seventeenth street. will move to
Waterloo, Iowa. Nov. l, where MI.
Breed has taken a position with
the Waterloo Gasoline Engine COM
pany. Mr.. and Mrs. Breed have re-
sided in Rock Island for the last
IS years.
Mrs. L. L. Harris Of S231a Tween
tieth street, who was called TO OF
tumwa by the Illness of her par
ents, returned home today, leaving
them greatly improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Groth Of 1881
Fourteenth street, have returned
from Milwaukee today where they
attended the wedding of Mr.. Groth's
sister. They stopped off in Chi
cago for a few days visit there.
Mrs. C. L. Campbell and her
daughter. Miss Nellie Campbell of
Hopkinton, Iowa. are visiting at
the home of Mrs. CampbeIl's son
and daughter-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
NelU KiaUQniS Club Elects
Officials and Organizes

The first meeting of the new XII
wants club Of Rock Island was
held last evening at the Rock Is
land club. Temporary officers and
board of governors were elected as
follows:
President - Otto Priester of
Priester & Hickey, boots and shoes.
Secretary-Otto F. Hildebrandt.
HilvO Sales corporation, wholesale
auto tires.
Treasurer W. B. Mcintyre OF
American Trust & Savings bank.
Board of governors - Charles
Barth of Charles Barth & Sons,
wholesale bakers L. B. Drif7l OF
DrifilI Printing company; DR.. Fred
B. De Groot, osteopathic physician:
". NJ. Hodgson, undertaken; J. Jo-
seph Lerch. wall paper and paint;
James F. Murphy. attorney at law;
Gabrie. Mosenfelder of Mosenfelder
& Sons, clothing; Glenn E. Nc
Cormick, manager Kresge cont
pany's sc and Toe store; John W
Potter, The Argus; Adolph J. Riess.
Riess drug store: Carlton G. Tay-
Tor, assistant editor Modern Wood
man; J. L. Vernon. president Peo-
pies National bank, and DR.. S. \.
Virgins, dentist.
4 was mighty pleased the wav
things went off last night" said
Edward S. Bacon, field organizer
for Kiwanis.
THE Kiwaris clubs are organiz-
ed in all the big cities of the Unit
cd States and Canada, and arc
working hand in hand with the
commercial and Rotary clubs for
the bettermsut of their respective
cities. It's another strong arm for
their city to lean on and help push
the things that make a live city,
said Mr.. Bacon, international rep
resentative. who is here assisting
the local Kwanians with their or
ganization work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
CAMPAIGN Gets
AID FROM MANY
IN ROCK ISLAND
Canvass Being Prosecuted by COM
mitteemen, but No Estimates
Result Let Available.

That the Roosevelt memorial
campaign is moving smoothly in
Rock Island. meeting success on
every side, was the chief fact dis
closed by the exec committee
for the local drive IN session az
the Rock Island club this noon.
There continues the spirit Of CO
operation by the public in helping
10 erect a fitting monument-two
numents-forming a memorial
10 one OF the most prominent Amer
leans OF his time.
There are but a few days left,
four in all, before the Official end
Of the drive. and in that time Rock
Islanders must come 10 the front
and hand in contributions for this
big purpose, the committee agreed.
The sum Of $500 is 10 be raised
Several thousands are already
within reach Of the workers. The
big difference between this cam
paign and those waged by the gov
eminent for funds is in the facr
that it is thought much better tina
everyone be given a chance 10 con
tribute, rather than that just the
people able and willing 10 give
large amounts
win Report Tomorrow.
10 detailed reports of collected
funds we're available today. as had
been expected. Another lSeetinE
has been called for tomorrow noon.
when all of the executive commit
teemen will be present and UNI
doubtedly al that time . fair esu-
mate as 10 progress toward the
goal Of $500 will be formed and
announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
BEGIN WORK OF
CAMPAIGN FOR
JEWISH RELIEF
Thousands of Sufferers Of Eastern
Europe Look TO Americans
For Relief.

OF the 100000 Jews in the
world, there are 20 per cent in the
war swept nations of Europe 1t
is for the relief of these that men
and women Of Rock Island, in COM
mon with those Of all parts of the
country. are organizing for the cam
paign for funds for Jewish relief.
A meeting Of the local committee
headed by Attorney Ben A. Stew
art, will be held at 1880 this eve
ming at the campaign headquarters,
room 405, Peoples Bank building
At this meeting vice chairmen will
be chosen and teams organized to
carry on the work of the campaign,
which begins Oct 26. One of the
plans of the committee involves the
choosing of a women's team to en-
list in the campaign. Both Jews
and Gentiles will take part in this
humanitarian effort in behalf of the
sufferers Of Europe.
American Jewish relief societies
are spending $1,000,000 a month for
these people of the war-swept coun-
tries, yet this is less than a cent
per day for the needy Jews of Pc
land alone, according to some fig
ures given out by julius Rosen-
field Of Chicago, one of the most
prominent Jews in this country.
Look to America.
Fully 100000 look to America
for their only help. 1t is in behalf
of these people, many of whom are
actually starving, having lost all
they had and having been deprived
of every means Of income, that this
campaign is to be carried on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
Moline Obituary
Martin NJ, Cain,

Remains of Martin NJ. Cain. Mo-
line resident who was drowned
Sunday morning in the Hennepin
canal. south of Milan we're laid to
rest Wednesday afternoon. Inter
ment was in Riverside cemetery.
Rev. J. T. Dodds OF the First Meth
odist church officiated at the SER
vices held in the Esterdahl chapel.
Mrs. Dodds and Mrs. Earl Greer
rendered vocal numbers. and Mo
line drove, P. P o S held services
at the grave, Members Of the stays
were pallbearers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
BRIEFS BY WIRE
AND CABLE FROM
ALL OVER WORLD

Chicago, Oct. 23.-Fifteen men
burglarized the warehouse OF the
Old Rose DistiIling company today,
stealing whisky valued at $685.
COO
New York. Oct. 23.-~ The Ameri-
can Smelling L Refining company
today advanced the price of lead
from $50 to 6.75 cents a pound.
Des Moines Iowa, Oct. <3.-Gov-
ernor Harding Of Iowa said today
he would exercise whatever pow
ers are necessary to see that coal
is mined in this state if the threat
ened coal strike takes place and
continues until the public begins
to suffer for fuel
New York, Oct. 23.-Albert F.
Covle and Clinton ". Areson, Y. NJ.
c. A. secretaries who had been
prisoners of the bolsheviki on the
Archalgel front since early in Au-
gust, have been released.
Ostend. Belgium. Wednesday. Oc:.
22.-The city Of Ostend today eel
ebrated the anniversary of its lib
Grafton. The entire population par
ttcipated in patriotic demonstra-
tions.
Peoria, Ill. Oct. 23.-S. B. Har-
Tington, long well known as a the
atre manager, died at ChiIlicothe.
near here. early this morning
where he suddenly was stricken i'll
Tuesday night. For many years
he was prominent in theatrical cir
cles in Burlington, Iowa.
Lille, France. Oct. ga general
strike of men employed in the
building trades has been declared,
higher wages and better working
conditions being demanded. Eighty
thousand persons have been thrown
out of employment by the walkout.
Paris, Oct 25.-The extension of
time accorded to the Bulgarian
peace mission to reply to the
peace terms submitted by the al
lied governments will expire to-
morrow.
Springfield. Ill. Oct. 23.-Rain
marred plans for the reception
here today of canon De Valera,
president" Of the Irish republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23

President Priester said: with
every man present, the one big
thought was to make our local XII
wants club the crack organization
OF Rock Island, having our mem
Ocrship so handpicked that it will
be more than an honor m belong,
for Rock Island kiwanis and its
members will always be ready to
deliver service where it will help
his home and city. In fact said
the new president, Otto Priester.
Every Kiwanian is subscribing 20
these principles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
BIDS ARE OPENED
FOR TOWN BEING
SOLD BY NATION

Washington. Oct. 23.-Assistabt
Secretary CroweIl today began con-
sideration of the 10 bids received
by the war department for the gov
eminent smokeless powder plant
and the town of Nitro, W. Va.
This is the second offering of the
project and it probably will be
several days before a decision Is
made, as each of the bids has many
conditional clauses The highest
bid was $S,32O,000.
The plcnt and housing projects AZ
Nitro cost the government S70.000,-
coo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
NY, TRANSFERS.
STRIKE BROKEN

New York. Oct. 23.-Members Of
the International Union OF Team
sters. Chautfeurs and Helpers,
whose strike 10 days ago resulted
in a complete tieup in express ser
vice. returned today.
Walter d. Hines. United States
railroad directoT-general had warn
ed them that unless the strike was
terminated, he would send troops
TO NeY York TO replace the strik-
ers. He promised them that he
would seek to have the wage
adjustment board return a decis-
ion on their demands by Nov. 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
DIG OUT BENNY
IF WEATHER MAN
HAS RIGHT DOPE

How about getting your benny
out?
Probably snow tomorrow, is the
advance information on the wealth
er which the brognosticator at the
local bureau handed out today.
Much colder tonight with rain,
probably turning to snow tomor-
row" is the way the weather fore
cast reads.
The odor of mothballs is expect
ed to pervade the highways and
homes of Rock Island tomorrow,
should this prophecy prove true.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
Tips from the
Tabernacle

Mrs. S. H. Gibson, wife of the
pastor of the Second Baptist tool
ored) church of Rock Island, was
the one who led the singing OF
Swing Low. Sweet Chariot" at the
tabernacle Tuesday evening The
number was sung by the Second
Baptist people Of this city and pro-
duced a beautiful effect.
The quartet of the Rock Island
Musical club, composed of Mrs.
Fred Soper, first soprano; Mrs. ].
L. Witter, second soprano; Miss
Rosabeu Stewart, first alto. and
Mrs. Fred Mann, second alto, with
Miss Notavena Steck accompanies,
will sing at the Sunday evening
services at the tabernacle. The
quartet has sung for the Musical
club on one or two occasions and
those who have been privileged to
hear the organization can VOuch
for the excellence OF their perform
ance and the splendid harmony of
their voices.
Three young boys. perhaps s or
10 years of age, are destined TO
become Rodeheavers If one is 20
Judge from the interest they take
in the Sunday revival AMI the quail
ity Of their voices raised in song.
The boys aften occupy front row
places in the choir section, direct
" back Of Rob Matthews. and how
they do sing! Their young, clear
voices, which are peculiarly sweet,
rnV1T1A ~ eilHrn -
bells above the combined voices of
the choir. 1t is sweet music, to
say the least.
The Saturday afternoon service
will be devoted to boys and girls,
and MIR. Sunday will preach a spe-
cial sermon for them. The young
people of the community have
eagerly anticipated another special
meeting for them, and it was large
" because of the fact that they
have been so eager for this meet
ing that Mr.. Sundav decided to
nuke it a special one for them. He,
however. urges the parents to &C
company their boys and girls and
with them get the benefits Of the
sermon that he is to deliver. The
meeting will be called ut 2 o'clock
in order that the young folks may
be dismissed in time to attend the
Rock Island and Moline high
schools football game az Browning
field, Moline.
Mr.. Sunday Will go to Reynolds.
Ill, Saturday morning and will
preach there at 10 o'clock. He will
be accompanied by members Of his
party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
". Campbell, 1905 Glerhurst

" ". Campbell, 1905 Glerhurst
court.
Mrs Peter BerZo1. formerly Of
this city, now of Tiskilwa. is Wis
ising at the home of Mrs. Andrew
Kempe. 1892 Eighth avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nuessli of
429 Fourth street, are the parents
Of a son, born Monday Mrs Nues-
sli was Miss Helen Leaf Mr.. Nues-
sill is cashier at the Peoples Power
company.