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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-19
MILAN RED CROSS
HONORS VETERANS

The evening Of Sept IS there
will he a home coming celebration
in Milan in honor of returned war
veterans, When the Milan chapter
OF the Red Cross gives a banquet
to the bows. 1t will be held in the
Prasbyt erian church dining hall
and will be served at $50. Fol-
lowing the banquet reception
takes place at the Milan town hall
and the general public is invited
to attend at $50. The following
program has been arranged:
SelpcTi0n-Milan band.
eIa"t'on-Quartet
Address-Captain o. f. Carl
st-om Aledo.
Selection Milan band.
Reading-Mrs. Flora Smith-Gold-
smith.
e~tion-Ouarte
Raading-Mrs. Faye Hough-Mc-
Carly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-19

FACE POWDERS
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soc Sempre Gioyine face powder soc
soc Blue Orchid face powder ......-.. .35c
35c Jess face powder ........-........2 3c
Csc Fleuer de Lis face powder ...........13e
%" Donald's face powder '-'..-.''''...... ISc
60c Donald's face powder ................29 CSC
sc Whites face powder -...............13c
soc Derma Viva face powder, on sale at =. sec
soc Derma Viva liquid powder, on sale at ..39c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-19

You can always do better at the cash and carry
store
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
Congress Anxious To Keep
Hands Of Dry Law Appeal.
Think Recommendation Will
Die in Committee.

Washington, May "a Senators
Sheppard and Jones. (Rep) today in
troduced bills for enforcement of war
time prohibition which goes into ef-
feet July l.
Washington, May .-Congress-so
far as the rank and file is concerned
appears anxious to pursue a hands
off" policy toward President Wilson's
recommendation for repeal or amend
ment Of the wartime prohibition act.
in so far as it applies to wines and
beers.
While there will be bills-proba bly,
offered by Democrats-to carry out
the presidents wishes, a ma ajority of
Democrats indicate they are unwilling
to follow him, and Republican leaders
say they see no reason for agitating
the question.
The belief is that the recommenda- =
ton will never be reported out by a
committee.
Meanwhile, Chairman Volstead of
the house judiciary committee and
other dry leaders are preparing legis-
lation for the enforcement of war;
time prohibition and constitutional
prohi ibition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
ALLEN IN A PLEA DEAF To WILSON
Governor Asks Probe of 35th
From Senate Committee.
Sends Report of Chief of Staff
to Show Inefficiency.

Washington, May Ex-senator
Chamberlain. of Oregon. retiring
chairman of the senate military COM
mittee, made public today a letter
from Governor Allen of Kansas urging
that the committee make thoro in
vestigation into the operations in
and Kansas National Guard) division
and also as to its equipment and sup
plies.
The governor transmitted a copy of
a report dated last October 26 from
the chief of staff of the first army to
commanding general of the division
which he alleges showed inefficiency
on the part of some officers of the
Thirty-fifth as well as undue confusion
in the command.
81 believe an investigation not only
of this but of the entire subject of
equipment and supplies would be con-
structive and helpful at an hour when
we are seeking to esta blish a new
army system the governor wrote.
Several days ago Governor Allen
charged that the war department had
sought to keep from the public infor-
nation contained in reports as to 35th
division activities in the Argonne For
est. These reports are said to sub
stantiate the Allen charges that the
division was given improper support
and that this neglect added to the list
of casualties. 1t is the desire of the
governor and his friends to bring
these reports before congress in an
official investigation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
House Military Leader for Uni
versal Military Training.
Kahn VIII Recommend Stand
ing Army of 100000.
BRING A. E. F. HOME, HE SAYS
Finds Much Dissatisfaction
Among Yanks Over Delay.
Will Report to Congress on His
Investigation Abroad.

Washington. May 23.-Early with
drawal of the entire American army
from Europe will be demanded by
representative Kahn of California
chairman of the house military COM
mittee when he speaks before the
house on his two months investiga-
ton of conditions in the A Z. f.
Mr.. Kahn returned to Washington to-
day and Immediately began organizing
the committee.
A peace time army of 100000 men
and universal military training will be
among the things recommended by
Chairman Kahn. He announced he
would endeavor to have both adopted
during the present session of con-
gress.
THE troops in the A. f. F. should
be brought home from Europe, bag
and baggage" Kahn asserted. Their
work is thru and they have no busi-
ness there. This country is not a col
lection agency nor are it's soldiers
world policemen"
Kahn said he found much dissatis-
faction among the soldiers because
they are being kept on duty. He as
serted that differences have arisen be-
tween our soldiers and the men of
France and England. and that their
relations are far from friendly"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
PARTIES IN TEST
First Showdown Is Expected in
Senate Today.
JOhnSOn's Resolution Will Show
Where Strength Lies.

Washington. May 23.-The first
test of strength between senate Demo-
era is and Republicans may come to-
day over Sen. Hiram Johnson's de-
mand for a statement on Russian pol
icy.
johnson expected to call up his
resolution on this subject which Dem
ocrats blocked Tuesday. He is de-
termined to force discussion of the
question and get a vote on the reso-
luton if possible and will demand a
roll call if Democrats oppose him.
Some G. o. p. Opposed Before.
Some Republicans last session op-
posed Johnson's efforts to force a
Russian statement from the govern
ment. If they vote with Democrats
today the administration forces prob
ably will be able to send Johnson's
resolution to the foreign relations
committee.
Senators Poindexter and King are
prepared to keep the Russian discus
sion going, if johnson should be de-
feated. Poindexter has a resolution
american military policy and King
wants formal recognition of the Omsk
government and deportation of Boise
Vlk agents from the United States
Inc house appropriations commit
Tee continued its work on money bills
1t took up the SIS, 100000 Indian bill
IN an effort to report it for passag
during the day. As soon as this is dis
posed of, the District of Columbia bill
Will be acted on. Early next week the
committee is to take up the railroad
slhanclad I i al needs a bill appropriatine
ported
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
YANKS HOME TODAY
Record Of Ships Bearing Soldiers
From Overseas.

New York, May 2S.-More of the
Illinois Thirty-third division reached
home today aboard the transport
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. The 131st
infantry, the 66th infantry brigade
headquarters troop and the 1OSth
field signal battalion and a number
of other detachments from the ia
nous unit were aboard.
In addition to men of the Thirty
third. the ship carried some casuals
and Lieutenant General Bullard was
among them. Brig. Gen. Herman Hall
also was a board.
The transports Panaman and Santa
Elena docked this morning. On the
Panaman were: 99th aero squadron.
10th aero squadron, 401st telegraph
battalion incomplete. 415th telegraph
battalion incomplete. Hath base hos
pital and 42nd ambulance company.
The Santa Elena returned casuals and
the first September automatic re-
placement draft engineers and the
6Sth evacuation ambulance company.
New York. May 23.-The transport
Harrisburg. sailing from Brest. arrived
today carrying among its troops two
officers and rs men of the 314th en-
gineer train. seth division (drafted
men of Kansas Missouri, Colorado and
Nebraska).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
'PERSHING HOLDS 2 DIVISIONS
Checks Homcward Movement of 4th
and 5th Regulars.

Washington. May %. - General
Pershing, in Withholding homeward
movement of the Fourth and Fifth
regular army divisions from the army
of occupation. is taking precautionary
measures and showing the Germans
a firm front in the face of their
threats not to sign the peace treaty.
according to the general belief here.
Marshal Foch, it is understood in
Washington, is still supreme comman-
der of the allied forces in France, and
is ready to march into Germany
should events make such a step neces-
sary.
Withdrawal of the 4th and 4th di-
visions from the army of occupation,
in accordance with announcement sew
eral days ago that they had been re-
leased to prepare for their return
home. would have left but three
American combat divisions in France
or Germany-not released for. or
actually assigned to early convoy. The
three divisions-the veteran 1st. End
and 3rd regular army units-comprise
only about 1000 men. With them
are other units required for a COM
plete occupational army. The Ameri-
can army of occupation is reported in
prime condition. but its numbers are
much less than the French and Brit
iSh armies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
BREAKUP OF STRIKE?
Winnipeg Trouble Nearing End
Fight BoIshevism Fomentcrs.

Winnipeg Man., May 2S.-There
were signs today to presage the
breaking up of the strike jam here
Minister of Labor Robertson called
various union officials of high rank
for conferences; some office buildings
were permitted limited elevator serv-
ice; some grocery deliveries were per-
mitted and there was an understand
ing that conference today may pave
the way to an agreement to end the
general tie-up.
The conference" was based on a
rumor that labor officials, city and
provincial authorities were to get to-
gether. Coupled with these rumors
were declarations against some alien
factions. These were attacked as al
legged fomenters of Bolshevism and
Il. w. Wism."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
Sherman Opens Senate Attack
on League of Nations.
Bitterly FIays Wilson for His
Conduct at Paris.
WANTS IT APART FROM TREATY
Trying To Slip 1t Thru Under
Disguise, Senator Charges.
Says President Yielded to Bri-
tain-League a 'Firebrand.'

Washington. May 23.-The attack
on the league of nations began in the
senate today with an address by Sen
ator Sherman, Republican, of Illinois,
bitterly criticising President Wilson
for his conduct of the peace negotia-
tions and denouncing the league pro-
posal as a revolutionary attempt to
set up "a parliament of nations con-
trolled by an oligarchy."
National sovereignty would disap-
pear under the league, the Illinois
senator declared, and liberties won in
centuries of struggle would be lost
forever Doomed with 'the curse of
broken faith and shameless perfidy
from its inception and birth" the
league, he predicted, would become
A gigantic firebrand for a world con-
flagration."
Would Dctach League.
Senator Sherman made his address
in presenting a resolution declaring 1t
the sense of the senate that the league
covenant should be separated from
the peace treaty when the latter is
submitted to the senate for ratifica
ton. He charged that covenant and
treaty had been closely interviewer
into the final draft for the deliberate
purpose of securing votes for the
consideration would give an oppor-
tunity for the senate and the country
TO pass a more sober verdict.
He charged President Wilson had
broken faith with China, Poland and
Italy; had yielded to Great Britain, -
had endeavored Ito subvert the funda-
mental laws of the republic" and had
promised to embark the United States
on policies that would require her to
send a million soldiers aboard.
Assault on L. S. Policies.
The American people" declared
the senator, have not yet fully meas
ured the unparalleled and atrocious
character of the assault made by the
authors of the league on American
government and American institu-
tions. A more sinister assembly OF
men never threatened the peace and
safety of our country than now de-
mand that unlimited powers over the
lives and fortunes of the American
people be surrendered into their keep
ing"
In revising the original covenant
said Mr.. Sherman, the delegates al
Paris had improved only it's gram
matical texture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
Pennsylvania Investors Seek
Extradition of Topekan.
Indicted on Fraud Charge, Ac-
cOrding to Reports Here.
LOCAL PROMOTER OUT OF CITY
1t Is Said He Is on His Way To
Settle Matters.
No Action Until Governor
Allen Returns to Kansas.

Extradition for the removal to
Pennsylvania of j. F. William Renker,
of Topeka, on charge of obtaining
money under false pretenses was
sought in Governor Aliens office to-
day. The application for a removal
order was made on the Kansas gov
ernor by Governor Sproul, of Penn
sylvania. According to information in
the state house the Topeka man has
been indicted on two counts in Nc
Keene county.
Renker, who is a well known To-
peka promoter, is said to be on his
way to Pennsylvania with his attor-
ney. According to this report the To-
peka man and his attorney will at
while in the east without a formal
hearing of the case.
May Have Hearing Soon.
In event the demand for an extra
dition is not withdrawn by the Penn
sylvania governor. formal hearing
will be set for some time next week.
Governor Allen is now in the east re-
ceiving returning soldiers and the case
will not be presented until his return
Renker has not been arrested. 1t is
stated, tho, that he will resist eXtradi-
ton.
According to information received
in Topeka, Renker is charged with
defrauding investors in an oil stock
| company which Renker helped pro-
mote. 1t is stated that misrepresenta-
tions were made as to the action and
| policy of the Kansas blue sky depart
ment and that these statements en-
abled the Topeka man to secure
money which would not have beer
! invested had facts been known. The
| oil company is said to have beer
i brought before the referee in bank
ruptcy under charges that it was in
solvent.
| Wait Governors Return.
! Judge c. w. Smith, executive clerl
| in the governors office, stated tina
| formal action on the application fol
a writ would not be taken until Gov
| ernor Allen returned from New York
| During the last several years Ren
| ker has attracted considerable atten
ton as a promoter. He has been in
terested in the organization and pro
motion of several oil projects and als'
| sought to float a plan for organization
to sell stock for a new hotel in To
peka TO be located at Tenth and Kan
| SaS avenues
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
BLAST TOLL 81?
Eleventh Body Taken From
Ruins Cedar Rapids Plant.
Twenty-One Persons Missing,
Believed To Be Dead.

Cedar Rapids. Ia, May. 23.-Ten
bodies have been taken from the ruins
of the Douglas company starch plant
here, and seven men are missing, their
bodies probably being in the ruins
Company officials today admitted
twenty-One persons are missing. These
persons are believed to be dead as no
one could survive the terrible heat
created by the flames which envel-
oped the plant, it was said.
AS soon as the ruins COOL probably
late today. thoro search of the debris
will be made.
Scores were injured by flying debris.
Fourteen of the injured are in hos
pitfalls while others. suffering minor
cuts and bruises, were treated and
sent to their homes.
Eight bodies were taken from the
blazing ruins last night and two men
died in hospitals shortly after being
rescued from the wreckage. Nearly
all the victims are foreigners.
The injured being treated at hos
pitals were mostly cut by flying glass
and crushed by falling timbers. 1t is
thought some of them may die.
Loss of Million.
The monetary loss was estimated at
81, 100000 by company officials today.
Accumulation of dust in the drying
room of the three building starch
plant is thought to have caused the
explosion. 1t was said today that
vacuum system was not working.
This allowed the dust to settle in large
quantities, causing combustion.
When firemen reached the scene
they were handicapped in fighting the
flames because water mains in the
neighborhood had burst thru the force
of the explosion.
Cries of Men.
The fire fighters and thousands
stood about unable to rescue men
trapped in the burning debris. The
cries of the men could be heard for
blocks
Two men, finally rescued from the
flames, were so terribly burned and
crushed they died almost Immediately
after being sent to hospitals.
The force Sf the blast was felt with
in a radius of mile. Windows were
broken and persons injured by flying
glass and timbers in parts of the city
far removed from the Douglas plants
Fred l.. Burns, foreman in charge
of the night shift at the plant, said
that the day shift of more than 300
men had departed from the plant only
| short time before the night force
went to work. Had the explosion hap
pened a few moments earlier. the list
of dead and injured probably would
have been larger
| The police, firemen and reserve cf-
ficers training corps at Coe college
were in charge of the situation today.
Demand Investigation.
Coroner King announced this morn
mediately and begin an investigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
FORD TRIAL DRAGS
Second Week Ending With No Witness
Being Heard.

Mount Clemens, Mich, May 23.-No
evidence was expected to be taken at
today's session of the Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune libel suit and the Sec
ond week of the trial was due to close
without having heard a witness. To-
day was the final session of the week.
Hopes went glimmering when At
torney Murphy. second attorney for
Ford. to argue the brief asking a limit
on evidence, did not conclude lis ar
guments yesterday afternoon but ex-
tended them until today Another
Tribune attorney will follow Murphy
so it is more than likely these argu-
ments will take up the entire day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
MANY ARE KILLED
StrOmbOli Volcano in Mediter-
ranean in Violent Eruption.
Rescue Parties From Messina-
Active 1000 Years.

Rome, May 23.-The volcano of
Stromboli is in violent eruption, ac-
cording to reports received here today.
Several persons were said to haye
perished and many have been injured.
Rescue parties were reported to be en-
route to the island from Messina.
Stromboli is a volcanic island in the
Mediterranean off the northern coast
of Sicily. The volcano, which forms
the greater part of the island, is more
than 5000 feet high. 1t has been in
almost constant eruption for 1000
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
ISSUES PROCLAMATION
Governor Alien Dosignates NAV so
as Decoration Day.

Governor Allen has issued .
proclamation designating Friday, May
90, as Decoration Day The governor
urges remembrance of the nations
soldier dead as celebration Of the
memorial services for departed heroes
and loved ones.
The Kansas governor urges a re-
membrance of the men who went to
France and did not come back. He
asks prayer for the narrow hallow-
ed spots which mark the graves OF
the men who laid down their lives at
the Marne. Chateau Thierry. the Ar
gonne, Belleau Wood and other
French battle grounds. Special me-
mortal services are urged in all sec
tions Of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
BASEBALL GAMES TODAY

National League.
-. Louis at New York. clear s 80 D. m.
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, clear : 80 D. IN.
Chicago at Philadelphia. clear : 30 p. III.
Cincinnati at Boston, cloudy, 5 10 =. IN.
American League.
New York at Chicago. clear ; y. M
Boston at Detroit. postponed: rain.
Philadelphia at Cleveland. rain. > y. IN.
Washington at St Louis, part cloudy, 8 60
p m.
American Association.
Toledo at indianapolis. rain. , 30 D. m
Columbus at Louisville, postponed; wet
grounds.
Kansas City ut MinueupoIis ,.louty . m
y. nj.
Milwaukee at St Paul cloudy, p. M.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
HUNS ARE SPLIT?
Brockdorff- -Rantzau Said To Disap-
prove Governments Peace Replies.

Berlin. May 22.-Alteration of Ger
many's final counter proposals was
undertaken here today, following re-
ceipt of information that the allies
had granted extension of the time
limit for discussion of the peace
treaty.
Unconfirmed reports were in cir
culation that Foreign Minister Brock
dorff- -Rantzau, head of the German
delegation, has expressed his disap-
proval of the German governments S
suggestions regarding change of the
counter suggestions.
Chancellor Scheidemann and Count
Won Bernstorff, now a member of the
foreign office personnel may go to
Spa to consult with Count Brockdorff-
Rantzau. it was learned today.
The Berlin workmen's and soldiers
council, at a plenary meeting late yes
terday. passed resolutions demanding
that the treaty be signed and appeal
ing to the entente proletariat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
SENATE WORKS FAST
Passes Without Debate Bill for Soldier
AIlotments.

Washington. May 23.-The senate
today passed without debate or amend
ment the deficiency appropriation bill
adopted yesterday by the house. car
rying 100000 for war risk allot-
ments to families of soldiers and sail
ors and for dependents of civil war
veterans. The measure now goes to
the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
WAS IT HAWKER?
Cable Ship Faraday Sighted
Airplane Light Early Monday.
Was in MidOcean on Route
Taken, by Airman.
Try the Associated Press.n

London, May 23.-Ihe cable ship
Faraday reports that it sighted the
red light of an airplane during the
early hours of Monday at so degrees,
% minutes north latitude and 80 de-
srees west longitude, approximately
midway between England and New
foundland and in the course which
would have been followed by Harry
G. Hawker in his attempted flight be-
tween the American continent and Ire
land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
TODAY's TEMPERATURES.

There is apt to be a break in the
beautiful spring weather, according
to the prediction of F. A. Math, To-
peka observer. In the last "a hours
rains have been falling in Oklahoma
and Arkansas. The area will move up
into the southern part of the state.
bringing local showers to that terri
tory and causing unsettled weather
here. Rain has also been reported
from Iowa, Minnesota and the lake
region generally
At o'clock this morning the tenn
perature in Topeka registered So. The
range of temperature in the next "a
CONTINUED on Page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
NC-4 AGAIN HELD UP
Rough Seas Prevent Hopoff for Por
tugal Today.

Washington, May 23.-Rough seas
today again held up the scheduled
hop OFF, of the NC-4 from Ponta
Delgada.
A report to- the navy department
from Admiral Jackson, filed at 5
o'clock this morning washington
Iime) from the Azores said:
''NC-4 will not start today. Sea still
too rough
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
DR.. SHELDON is BETTER
Topeka Ministcr-Author Has Passed
Crisis. Physicians Announce.

The condition of the Rev. Charles
NJ. Sheldon, who is very i'll at his
home. 1915 West Fifteenth street,
was greatly improved this afternoon
Physicians say that he has passed
the crisis and that there is every indi-
cation that he will recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-23
EXODUS OF "DOCS"
Retreat When Wyandotte County
Medical Society Starts Drive.

Kansas City. Kan, May 23.-Sev-
eral doctors" removed their signs and
quietly left town yesterday. Wyan-
dotte County Medical society got into
action Wednesday night