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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
AUGIE TEAM TO
BE SUPPORTED
BY DELEGATION
New School Songs Greeted by
Cheers in Pep Meeting Attend
ed by 300 College Students.

In an enthusiastic mass meeting
attended by 800 Augustana students
at the college this afternoon, $50
signed up to go TO Galesburg to-
morrow TO attend the Augustana-
Knox football game They will
make the trip in special coach IS
over the Rock Island Southern.
Arthur Swedburg, coach of the
Augustana football team, and Knut
Ericsson of the seminary, gave short
talks urging support of the game
and expressing confidence in the
valor of the Augie warriors.
Matthews Helps Write One.
Three school songs approved by
the assembly as being first class
and full of pep were heard for the
first time at today's meeting They
were by George Anselm, Conrad
Bergendoff and Frazier Vance. re-
spectively. The one by Vance
claimed particular distinction be-
cause of the fact that it was har-
monized in four parts by Bob
of the Sunday party, and
the piano part was written from
the melody by Vance by J. Frank
Frysinger, head of the organ school
in the Augustana conservatory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
Personal Points

Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Swisher OF
1S49 Twenty-second street, are the
parents of a son. Mrs. Swisher
city before her marriage.
Mrs. F. A. Whiting OF 500
Twenty-fourth avenue. who has
been visiting her niece, Mrs.
Clarence Hertsler at Burlington
the past two days returned to her
home this morning.
Mrs. Paul Inter of 900 Second
avenue has returned from a three
weeks visit with friends in Chi
cago and Racine. Wis.
DIR. J. H. Gibson of 1914 Four
CONFERENCE.-The street. goes to
Monroe. Iowa, tomorrow where he
will attend the funeral of an old
friend. He will return tomorrow
evening.
Mrs. Fife Schiller Of Tiskilwa, is
visiting relatives in Rock Island
She will remain for a fortnight
]. G. Huntoon, general manager
of the Tri-City Railway company
has returned from Chicago, where
he spent several days on business
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Carlson of
this city are the parents of a daugh-
ter, born Saturday. This is the
third daughter
Miss Alice McNulty of the Y. W
c. A, left last night for New YorI
city, where she will attend a gen
eral health conference to be con
Quoted under the auspices of the
Y. ". c. A, for physical directors
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ed of Chicago
formerly of Rock Island, announce
the arrival Of a girl baby at thei
home, Wednesday. Mr.. Ed, who i
4 cartoonist on The Tribune, wa
formerly sporting editor OF The Ar
gus, and Mrs. Ed was formerly Mis-.
Ellen Schwak
Mrs. William A. Sunday returne
today from Oregon, where she ha
been visiting her son on thei
ranch. She will remain with Pc
Hr. Sunday and their party until
he close of the campaign Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
TWO CONCERTS
BAND OFFERING
FOR TOMORROW
Dance With Music by Ex-SOldier
Musical Organization To Follow
Evening Program.

The Million Dollar Band" of the
Sunset division, of which General
/ Hunter Liggett said, at is the best
/ band 1 have heard in my Al years
/ in the American army" will ap-
pear in two concerts at Augustana
college tomorrow afternoon and
evening.
Following the concert the band
will play for a public dance under
the auspices OF the American Leg
ion, at the Odd Fellows hall.
Following are the programs
which will be offered by the band
at the two concerts:
After Program at 2:90.
March, Washington Greys"
(Grafula.)
Overture, "Phedre" (Massenat.)
Cornet solo, Columbia Polka"
Observation-Disclosures Bruce.
Medley of Popular Airs" REM
lex Hits of 1919.
March, The Stars and Stripes"
(Sousa.)
Intermission.
PART TWO.
March, American PATROL
(Meachan).
Melodies from French Operetta
Adele" (Arr. by Briquet).
Violin solo, 'Rosada" (Rudolf
F'rimeI. Elmer Uggen.
Walter F. Klingman, accompan-
list.
"Eguptiene" Ballet (Luibini).
Finale, THE Star Spangled Ban
ner."
Evening Program.
March, Democracy Triumphant"
CDR. C. S. Putnam
Overture DUANE" Oouis Boyer.)
Cornet solo, Carnival of Venice"
(Emerson) Robert Bruce.
Medley, American Skies" CW. B.
and 5. A. Middleton).
March. stars and Stripes For
ever" (Sousa).
Piccolo obligato-Emil Pospis-
hill, soloist.
Original March, Our Cabinet"
(James E. Sem
Conducted by the composer.
Intermission.
March, American Patrol" CMea-
cham.
Polish Dance" (Scharwenka.)
Violin solo, Romance" (Svens-
sen)-Elmer Uggen.
Walter F. Klingman, accompan-
list.
Descriptive Suite THE Lost Con-
tinent" atlantis Safrenck)
(a) Might and Morning Hymn of
Praise"
OBJ "A Court Function"
(c) "A Love Scene"
cd THE Destruction of Allan
is"
Finale, "Marseillias" and 1.-THE !
Star Spangled Banner"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
Thomas Irving willis.

Death has visited the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Willis. 1410
Ninth street, Moline, the second
time in two weeks. The victim the
second time was Thomas Irving
Willis, aged years, who died
Thursday afternoon, after an ILL
ness of a few hours of cerebral
spinal meningitis. The same dis
ease claimed Marian. their Swear
old daughter, on Oct. Is. Thomas
was suddenly stricked about 2
Thursday morning and died early
Thursday afternoon. Arrange
ments for the funeral have not yet
been made. Captain r. E. Willis,
father of the child, recently re-
ceived his discharge from the U S.
army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
GERMANY SHORT
OF COAL; MINERS
PLAN IL HOUR DAY

GenevA, Thursday, Oct 30
nv the, Associated Press.)-A
general meeting at Mannheim.
Baden, OF associations OF miners
and transport workers IN the
Rhine reripn, has decided, owing
70 the lsck OF coal In southern
Germany - reestablish the p
hour dav with voluntary work
sundays until the crisis is passed.
according To p Basil dispatch. The
rates of wageS have not been an
n0 Commercial slati9 between
Germany and Italy y OF
Gothard have been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
CITY ATTORNEY
BACK FROM GAS
RATE HEARING
Illinois Utilities Commission Does
Not Change Prices for
Rock Island.

No decision to either increase or
reduce was reached in regard to
the establishment Of a new gas
rate at the meeting Of the public
utilities commission held in Chi
cago yesterday.
The case was discussed by the
board, and conditions presented by
both sides. The city was repre-
scented by City Attorney J. K. Scott
who endeavored to have the pres
ent rate lowered.
Robert Mcdonald, president OF
the Peoples Power company, pre-
scented the power company's side.
He stated that while the cost Of
from which gas is pro-
duced and cost of labor and con-
struction material had increased.
the entire cost of production was
higher than before.
The commission left the matter
open and is willing to hear more Of
the case upon petition of either the
city or the power company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31

gress today had under considera-
ton a resolution offered by Mile.
Jeanne Bowler, a French delegate,
requesting that the international la
Dor conference permit women to be
equally represented with men in
all future meetings OF the confer
ence.
Adoption throughout the world of
the eight-hour day, delegates be-
Heve, will be another Of the rec
concentrations Of the congress.
Concensus of opinion as develop
ed in the congress is that the work
ing men Of the world favor an in
ternational standard providing an
hour day, one day of rest Of each
week, and a Saturday half-holiday-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
MOVING TROOPS
TO COAL FIELDS

Washington, Oct. 31-Additiona
.foops. drawn from military de
partments which apparently vii
not be concerned with the coz
strike, have been moved to point
in the central department and pla,
led under command of Geners
Wood, Secretary Baker said TO-DAY
Lieutenant General Billiard, com
handing the eastern department
which includes part of Virginia az
West Virginia also will be give
rs -inLorC enentS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
MOLINE FOOTBALL
PLAYER INJURED
SPECIAL Moline serYicel .

Roy Hufford, the big guard Of the
NJ. F. A. squad, was taken to the
Lutheran hospital this morning.
Physicians will open up his knee
in an effort to reduce a fracture
of the knee cap. Hufford was
threatened with permanent lame
ness unless the operation was per-
formed at once. The operation is
not a serious one and will not ne
cessitate his remaining in the hos
pital more than two days. but will
keep him out of football games for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
ALL COAL HELD
IN YARDS TILL
FURTHER ORDER
Rock Island Has Three Weeks
Supply, But Shipments Are
Stopped.

No railway shipments Df coal
Will be received by any one in the
tri-ctties for at least As hours. fol-
c lowing an order to that effect from
athe United States railroad admin
restration to the local railroad Of
laices this morning. They were told
COO seize every car of coal now IN
ache yards and ali coming in until
Lrther notice. and to hold this
terithout delivering to consignees or
misleading from the cars.
ha This measure was adopted by the
administration as a means of Sc
abaring perfect protection of trans
Shtrtation. The 48-hour holdover of
seeese shipments is for the purpose
Mr. giving the roads time to find out
fro any or all of 1t is needed for
sn1eration Of steam lines. If it is
wIot needed the consignees will re-
hieiye IT. II it is needed the amount
saesired will be appropriated and
paid for, for use in operatings
trains.
I. B. Hanks, controller Of fuel in
the tri-cfties, issued this announce
ment today. He said that no coal
can come into Rock Island or the
other cities close by until this
order is countermanded or called
off. However, Mr.. Hanks is in cotl-
munication with managers of the
various roads, who have authority
10 turn over some portion of the
coal to consignees if they see fit.
and he is endeavorfng to secure
this action on their part. There is
not much hope that they will, lie
said.
There are 10000 tons of coal in
the hands of dealers today, which
is the total available supply for the
quad-cities. Under normal condi-
lions this would supply the needs
of the community for Is days, Mr.. |
Hanks stated. By reason of the
restrictions imposed on consump-
ton in meeting of dealers yester-
day this is expected to last some
days longer than at the normal |
rate Manufacturing plants are
trying to get more. but are being
refused. Two-ton allowances are
being issued to persons for domes- |
tic use.
For Home Use.
The plan of those controlling the |
supply OF coal Is 10 uOlQ all OF Il |
possible for domestic use, favoring |
especially those who were not sit-
uated well enough to have secured |
a large supply before now. They /
wish to take care of the community
in the most humane and sensible
way possible. with a view to avoid
ing any suffering from a coal short
age
The order stopping all coal from
coming into the quad-cities for any
kind of use is a surprise to the
general public. However, as Mr..
Hanks said today. those engaged
in the coal business or connected
with the administration of coal
had looked for 1t before this. It
was expected to be issued on Oct.
20. which would have left these
cities even less protected than
hey are at present. The larger
llants are generally well supplied,
nd the quad-cities are safe from
ny real rigor for nearly three
reeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
MOLINE PLANNING
RED CROSS DRIVE
fspecial Moline Service !

Moline chapter of the American
Red Cross is getting things ready
for its annual membership drive.
The drive will be launched Sun
day, Nov. 2, and continue through
out Nov. Il. Members OF the mem
bership committee were summon
ed by Nelson II. Greene, acting
chairman in the absence of ]. D.
Cady, to a luncheon today noon at
the Manufacturers hotel.
Moline chapter and its auxiliar-
les have between 10, 900 and 1900
members at present. The majority
of memberships expired last June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
CENSOR HUN PAPERS.

French authorities in the zone of
occupation are now Systematically
censoTing and suppressing the
German newspapers which are
coming into unoccupied Germany,
according to the Frankfort Ga
zette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
SALE OF PAPER
TO Be STOPPED
IN DAVENPORT
Count Attorney Jebens Orders
Arrests for Selling On
Streets Tomorrow.

County Attorney Henry Jebens
OF Scott county today issued an or
der TO prevent the selling of the
Rock Island News on the streets Of
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
Moline Obituary
John II. Johnson.

OOnu H bOhHoOhs
John II. Johnson. a resident OF
Moline for 35 years, died Wednes-
day in his home. 1855 Twelfth ave-
nue.. Funeral arrangements have
not been made. Mr. Johnson was
born May 81. 1880. in Sweden. He
came to this country in 1856. He
married Miss Sophia Carlson IN
1872. who preceded him in death
by I6 years Mr.. Johnson was en-
ployed for So years by the Moline
Pillow company. Surviving are three
daughters, Mabel and Mrs. ]. L..
Hammerich of Moline and Aimee Of
Iron Mountain, Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
WORKING WON
? ASK EQUAL RIG,
PLEDGE OF WOh

Washington. Oct. 31.-Equal rep
resentat.on for men and women in
International councils as well as IN
national legislatures promises to
be one Of the first requests TO be
made by the international congress
of working women to the interna-
fiGnal labor conference.
A special committee az the cen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31

The order goes into effect toulor
row morning.
Chief OF Police Patrick Phelau ia
prepared to enforce the order and
newsboys who appear on the
streets selling the paper viii be
taken into custody, County Attor-
ney Jebens stated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31

Funeral services for John W.
Johnston, who passed away at 1880
Wednesday afternoon, were con-
Quoted at $50 this afternoon at
the residence, 726 Seventeenth
street. Rev. william Essex Off
ciated. Interment was made in
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
Obituary
Funeral OF Noble \. Smith,

Funeral services for Noble N
Smith of Moline, who died at St
Antony's hospital yesterday, will be
conducted at the residence. 1850
Fifteenth street, Moline, at 1870
tomorrow afternoon, and at the
Sacred Heart church, Rock IsIaLd,
at 2 o'clock. Interment will be
made in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 31.-A strike
was ordered by the q chairmen o.
the Order of Railway Teiegraphers,
representing $4,000 men in the Chi
cagO district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31

the balance of the season. He in
tends to begin an active wrestling
campaign as soon as his injury
heals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
N!R1ofS

R. :. Clean Towel Service. Phone
r. l. 243a
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Davenport 1874.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
FINED FOR SWEARING.

NoptLIdI- NIUIIII5 oOIF4gU.J
]. W. Coffelt. a Rock Island
teamster, was arrested in Moline
Thursday, and was found guilty of
using profane language. CoffelU
was fined 81 and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31

The earliest exports of cotton
from America were made in 1855,
in which year one bag was sent
from Charleston to Liverpool,
while II were sent from Phila-
delphia ane one from New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31

Halloween Mask Ball, Coliseum,
Saturday
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06

Governor finds such action necessary. The Governors of the States have been advised of the intention of the Govern ment to keep order, to protect the citi- zgas of this country against lawlessness and force, and to sustain the authority of the Government of the United States.
 Senator Freylinghuysen says that the time has come for every red blood ed American to stand mp and be count ed, and there are signs in plenty that the Government and Congress are going to take sides with the more than 100,- 000000 people of th1s country to see that they are protected against the mil lions whose numbers can be checked off on the fingers of one hand. who threaten such calamities as starving and freezing the country, in order to carry their point
 Gsle eminent Gongessmen who is on the job, and who is laboing for better conditions and better Americanism, stated recently that we are going to stay right here and see things through till the Constitution wears out. And he added, the Constitution is not going to wear out
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
The Unorganized Millions

Doubtless the majestic public would like very much to have the country get back to normal conditions. but the de lays in restoring peace-time stability has prompted the President to say that it is time for plain speakings In view of the attempts to bring on more strikes the President says: These matters with which We now deal touch not only the welfare of a class, but vitally concern the well being, the comfort, the very life of all people" And the Secretary of War has communicated with the Govern or of every State authorizing him to call upon the nearest division commander of United States troups, without waiting to obtain authority from Washington, for forcesto supplement the State Off, cers ill putting down disorder, if the
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
Brute vs Brain Force

The President appears to have pulled off the lid disclosing the fact that the coal strike was not ordered by refer endum to the Iadividuals who are to strike; and indeed it appears that most of the strikes that are disturbing the peace and comfort of the nation have been engineered by committees at hand picked conventions that are autocratic in the extreme. Even the American Fed eration of Labor which has very hap py habit of telling just what it's great powers amount to, seems to revolve large part of its activities around com- mittee board at headquarters in Wash ington. However there is a disposition to pass considerable credit on MT. Com pers since it is felt that he and his asse ciate leaders are trying to avert eX- treme radicalsm throughout the coun ty
 The disturbances il the coal industry emphasize the fact that in industrial disputes Involving the necessaries of life the public interests transcend all others. The bolt of the labor group from the Industrial Conference, and the calling of strikes cannot be construed in any other light than Ss confession that brute force is preferred to intelli- gence in thesettlement of the great la lbor problem. With the railroad brother hoods threatening to stke and the steel workers already at it and a tie-up in the coal industry menacng factory andfam- fly furnaces, the fights between employ CTS and employees are no longer to be considered private affairs in which the outsiders have no license to take hand The majority of the people of the coun- try are made up of innocent bystand- enough of the tom-foolery that has been CTS who feel that they have had about weakening of the power of organized free government which was initiated when the people of the United States formed themselves into oneunion, and in declaring their purposes stated in the preamble of the Constitution that we the people of the United States, in or der to form more perfect Union, es- tablish justice, and insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. do ordan and establish this constitution for the United States of America
 Domestic tranquility is of as vi tai importance in 1919 as it was. at the time of the adoption of the. Consti- tuition in 11s9. and if industrial con ferenees cannot suggest d tranquil mid dlcsround of progress for the carrying on of industry of the country, then all must agree that 1t is time for the Gov ernment itself to take d firm hand in the peoples business and that business canuot be any better stated today than it was the framing of the preamble of the Constitution of the United States
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
melting pot"

melting pot"
 The committee has returned to Wash ington from the strike district thor oughly convinced that illiterate aliens who have been given the shance to be- come American citizens and have not embraced the opportunity, constitutes a challenge to our form of Government and an attempt is to be made to pass laws to compel this class of citizens to leave the country. It is among these people that anarchy principally exists, and the returning Senators recounting their experiences in the investigation are rather emphatic in expressing deter nination to deal with an ironhand with radicals who are waving the red flag of anarchy in America.
 A particular measure which embod- ies proposals contained Tn bills intro duced by Senator Sterling of South Da- kota, Walsh of Montana, and others provides that persons exhibiting the red flag or advocating the overthrow Of the Government are to be subjected to Fede- ral prosecution. This measure has been favorably reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee and if it becomes effective the immigration law will be invoked in excluding radical immigrants while the issuance of passports will be restricted. This Senate measure pro- vides maximum penalties of 5000 fine or five years imPrisonment or both or every attempt to overthrow by force or violence either the Government of the United States of all governments. Aliens who are convicted of violating this law shall be deported at the conclusion of their sentences.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
(By J. E. Jones'
Two Kingly Men

In the Capital of the United States hydrophoba whenever they dwelt upon the subject of monarchies, there has been joyous acclaim of Albert, King of the Belgians, and his royal Queen and son. Speaker Gillett introduced the wis itor to the House of Representatives as a 'kingly man, and a manly king" As such the American republic and al the world has accepted the Belgium ruler; and even though he is king he has been welcomed into the holy of holies of democracy"
 Another day in history which shows the changeability of humanity has been set aside for honoring the memory of Theodore Roosevelt, who born of the people of democracy was as much "a llingly maa" as ever ruled by the con sent of the governed" But Theodore Roosevelt it must be remembered, nev- CT worked the soft pedal, and in his life time he created about as much antago- nsm about Washington as any man who ever crossed the line of the Dis trict of Columbia.
 The two foregoing illustrations are used for the purpose of showing how free the Capital and the country as whole, is to express it's appreciation of the King of Belgium, and of the for mer president of the United States, who now that he has departed this life is beloved by the whole people.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
Fuel for the Melting Pot

The Senate Labor Committee which in- vestigated the steel strike has initiated legislation designed to Americanize al iens, and to provide for cooperation be- tween the States and the Federal Gov erment in educating aliens. Senator Kenyon says that the Senate will be 'astouded" at facts gathered in the steel inquiry regarding alien illiteraey. He estimates that there are s,oo0,o0o illiterates over ten years of age in the country and he finds them fuel for the