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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-05
SLAYER SILENT
over SHOOTING
:, BEFORE POLICE
COlas Smith VIII Not Talk Save
To Explain That He Fired Gun
in Self-Defense.

Colas Smith, negro. murderer of
Oscar Davenport, negro, still re-
mains sullen and refuses to make
any comment on the shooting
which caused such a sensation in
the west end of the city. Tuesday
afternoon.
AT the time Of his arrest Smith
told the police that he had shot
Davenport in self~.efense and
whether or not he intends to use
the latter as an alibi in court is
not known.
The murderer refused to talk to
the other inmates of the county
jail and the other prisoners also
hold aloof from Smith. Since his
Incarceration Tuesday afternoon,
he has spoken few words, and then
only during his meal time.
Mrs Matte Davenport. wife of
tie victim of the shooting, told the
police today that Smith had threat
ened to shoot her husband on more
than one occasion and she also de-
MED the allegation that she and
Smith had ever been on other than
friendly terms with each other.
Inquest Held.
At the inquest conducted over
the body of Davenport yesterday,
by Coroner John F. Mayberry, YER
dict of death by gunshOt wounds at
the hands of Colas Smith, was re-
turned by the jury. The gun used
by Smith was a Colt automatic of
30 caliber and had a magazine bar
rel with nine shots in the cham
Der 1t was determined at the in
quest that seven shots entered the
body of Davenport DR.. Albert n.
Mueller. city physician. conducted
a postmOrtem over the body yes
terday at the HOdgsOn parlor5.
The body of Davenport is still
being held at the Hodgson parlors
pending funeral arrangements,
which will be made later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-05
MATHERVILLE

Charles Roseen made business trip
to Reynolds Friday
Jake McKeekin of Davenport spent Sun
day here.
James Haddick. a former MatherviIle
boy. Is now travelling for a Moline auto
mobile company selling supplies.
Commencement exercises Will be held
at the opera house Thursday evening.
Jack Hallas has been honorably dis
charged from the service and has returned
to = atherville. He spent several months
overseas and saw some hard fighting.
Arnold Bopp and Dave Prtchard have
returned home after spending several
months in the service overseas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie DOwsett of East
Moline spent Sunday with his paren IS
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dowsett.
Mrs Eliza Adams underwent an opera
ton at a tri-city hospital Monday. Her
daughter. Mrs. John Jones was with her
during the operation.
Mrs. Clyde Lawson spent Thursday in
Aledo.
Funeral services for Joe Adams were
held from the M. E. church Thursday
with Rev. Archie Waffle in charge. In
terment was made in the Coal Valley
cemetery.
James Brownlee spent the week end with
relatives in New Windsor and Aledo.
Mr. and Mrs Peter COnnOr motored to
Kewaunee Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-05
ALEDO OBITUARY
{ Special to The Argus
Henry Mccullough.

Aledo, ILL.,, June 5.-Henry Nc
Cullough, aged So years. died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.
c. Whitney. 6O1 West Ninth street,
He was i'll for the last two
months. the cause being a stroke
of paralysis. He was born in Mar
ket Hill, County Armagh, Ireland,
and came to the United States in
1858. locating in Sugar Tree Grove.
Warren county, Illinois. In 1856
he and Miss Margaret Murphy,
daughter of Peter and Jane Muir
ply of Mercer county. were united
in marriage. He had been a farm
err, and retired about a score of
years ago. Mrs. Mccullough died
in October. 1908. since which time
he had been living with his daugh-
ter in AIedo. Four children were
born to the union. two. James
Thomas and Minnie A., having pre-
coded him in death. Mrs. Eliza
beth Cook Of Sunbeam and Mrs.
Whitney. daughters, together with
a sister, Mrs. Ann Cunningham Of
Ireland. survive him.
Funeral services were held al
the residence OF Mrs. Whitney
at $50 o'clock this afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-05
Mrs. Sarah NJ. Tudor.

Aledo, ILL.,, June Airs. Sarah
NJ Tudor, "a, of Aledo, who died
at the Aledo sanatorium last
night, was an old resident Of the
Mercer county seat. She was the
widow of the late B. F. Tudor, who
conducted an ice and stock bust
ness in Aledo until four years ago.
when he died Mrs. Tudor was a
resident of AIedo for 40 years, and
was a member of the W. r. c. and
Rebekahs. She made her home
with her brother-in-law. L. D. Ell
lott. when in Aledo Funeral ser
vices will be held here, the date
depending on the arrival of the re-
mains from Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-05

Rev. Mr.. Thornton, pastor OF the
Geneseo Presbyterian church, to
oficiate. Burial was in the Aledo
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-05
BRE VERY FILES
CHANGE NOTICE
Rock Island Concern Alters Ar
iclCs Of Incorporation to Pro-
vide for Future.
Especial to The Argus.l

Especial 10 The ArguS.J
Springfield, June 5-The
Rock Island Brewing company
through Robert Wagner, presI-
dent, and Gustav Tegeler, Sec
rotary, certified to the secretary
of state today to change Of sub
iect to Engage in the business
Of distilling and re-dlstilllng al
cohOl for denaturizatiOn and dis
pose of the same In the Ordi.
nary course OF trade, and to
deal in grain, sugar and mo.
lasses and the manufacture OF
ice, candy, glucose, ices, choc-
oIate, chewing gum, ard to Op-
crate a cold storage warehouse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-05

G. A. Tege1er stated this morn
ing that the company has no inten-
ton of engaging in the manu:ac-
ture of sweets, such as ices, candy,
chewing gum, chocolate. etc, but
will confne its future activities to
the soft drink line. In obtaining a
change of charter, the company In
cluded the long list of articles of
manufacture in order to be prepar-
ed for any future possibilities thai
may arise. The new charter is to
comply with the government regu-
lations.
All the news all the tIme-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-05

All the news all the t1me-Thc
Argus.
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
GOMPERS IN CONFERENCE
WITH PRESIDENT MAY
CLEAR LABOR HORIZON

discriminating against and dlscharging
union workers In an effort 10 force a
strike were made In a telegram sent
out by the steel mems committee today.
They advised all men 10 remain at
work
The telegram addressed % James
MulhOlland, secretary Of the Allied Iron
and Steel Workers Council, Gary. Ind,
follows:
Your telegram received, stating that
steel workers are being discrimlnated
against and discharged wholesale, for
purpose OF forcing strike The steel
companies are doing the same In many
other places. but IN spite Of this perse-
cution, try 10 hold the men al work
until all amicable means OF settlement
have been exhausted. The executive
council Of the American Federation of
Labor Is negotiating for a conference
with President Wilson today. The steel
companies show, by their action de-
termination 10 force the issue before the
President has had a chance on merit ~
controversy. We are doing an possible
TO secure Justice for the men and 10
prevent the national disaster Of a gen
eral strike In the steel industry. DO not
strike, under any circumstances, until
the strike date has been set by your
The telegram Is signed by John Fitz-
patrick, u. J. Davis, y. j. Evans. VII
liam lIannon and William T.. Foster.
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
ALLEGED NY. DOPE
SELLERS ARRESTED
Two Men Have Large Quan,
tity OF Supposed Heroin
When Found
HEARING POSTPONED
UNTIL TUESDAY

Alleged 30 be members Of a band Of
dope" sellers from New York. who
have been doing a thriving business In
this city. Angelo DezandO and John
DAlesandro were arrested yesterday by
Patrolmen Wallace and Rodenheiser on
two charges eacn Of violating the mar
cotic drug act More than $500 worth
Of what is alleged % be heroin was
found I'm their possession, besides a
large amount Of money.
Judge Churchman. In Municipal Court
llr.s morning. held them in 5000 bail
each. e 800 on each charge, for hear
ing on Tuesday. lie held James Jack
son. Negro, In 500 bail as a witness
John q. Lynn. counsel for Dezardo
asked that The bail be light. During
the argument over bail. Assistant city
solicitor George " Davis declared:
"Selling drugs is worse than man
% is slow manslaughter."
Onlcer Wallace suspecting The men
Of being concerned in the peddling Of
dope had been watching their move
menls Tor the past three weeks. The
men opened a soft drink store at No
Cos Talnall street But 20 H. said they
never had more than case Of the
goods In the place. and had The store
open at irregular hours. Five or six
men are said 20 bo implicated In the
sale Of the dope here
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
By FRED :. FERGUSON.
nited Press staff Correspondent


WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-Samuel
Gompers, head OF the 4. T. Of L., Will
see President Wilson this afternoon. at
3 o'clock, 20 discuss labor conditions
In the steel industry.
10 was considered likely that Comp
ers might suggest that the President
Use his influence TO get Judge Gary,
head OF the United States Steel Corpora
tl0n, 10 meet a committee represent
ing the union employees OF the corpora
tlon, a move Gary has declined 10 make,
The refusal may cause a strike.
Meanwhile, railroad union heads were
awaiting a reaction from the rank and
tlle OF shopmen on their recommends
tion that no strike be called for ninety
days
Warren $. Stone. head OF the engl-
neers, said his brotherhood had no de-
mands and would adhere to its policy
Of no sympathetic strikes.
Flremen officials were 10 call on Di-
rector General Hines. who today de-
clared that his reports showed the rail
situation on the Pacific Coast improves.
Representatives Of the Actors. stage
Hands, Musicians and Movie Operators
were here today and u was expected
they would be before the A. +. OF J..
executive committee, which is now
meeting
Charges that the steel companies are
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
COURT GIVES AOLB
Time TO settle
Charged With Embezzle.
ment, Although He Offered
to Make Settlement
WAS DRIVER FOR
BAKING COMP ANY

To allow the defendant an oppor-
tunity 10 pay the money to the com
pany, as he had offered 20 do, Judge
Churchman, in Municipal Court this
morning, continued for one week the
case OF William J. Kolb, charged with
embezzlement Of 5000 from the Rad
clln Baking Company, Inc, for which
concern he was a driver.
Rolb, IL was testified, called the route
manager OF the company by telephone
on Monday morning. saying that he had
left his team at Tenth and Shipley
streets. and that If ne wanted It he
would have ito come and get IT, lie
was 5000 short i'm his accounts IL was
said.
kolb stated that ne owed the COM
pany SD 40 and not Si0i0, aud that he
had offered 10 pay the money Tuesday
but that IL had been refused. As Fri
day Is the usual settlement day with the
company. he then intended TO make
settlement today. he said
Judge Churchman remarked that kolb
should have been given an opportunity
10 make settlement. and that the war
rant should not have been issued for
the defendants arrest i'm such short
time
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
TO PURCHASE DREDGE
FOR CANAL WORK

Principal Assistant Miller. Of the
United States Engineer office. is I'm New
York State inspecting a suction or
hydraulic dredge. which the depart
ment IS contemplating purchasing. II
the craft Is found satisfactory for the
dredging Of the Cheapeake and Della
ware Canal, 70 will he secured and
after repairs are made used for widen
ing and deepening the channel. The
work can hardly be started under sixty
days.
The United States Engineer Depart
ment has given contract TO II. C..
Clark, OF Delaware City, for the erec-
ton Of a building in South Whining
ton, on the bank Of the Christiana river
nearly opposite the Pennsylvania rail-
road station. u will be used for q
store house for the canal equipment
that will be found necessary when
the deepening Of the channel begins.
The structure Is to cost $1,000.
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
EXPECT BONANZA IN
THIS OIL GUSHER
Curley and Townsend to
Inspect Tract in Allen
County, Kentucky
LOCAL MEN TWO OF
TWELVE. INVESTORS

From present indications George L.
trict Attorney Charles =. Curley have
literally struck Oil.' and will leave TO-
morrow for Allcn county. Kentucky, to
learn at first hand. just how well an in
yesiment they made about eight months
ago, is going 10 turn out.
The tract Of land, purchased by
| twelve local and Philadelphia investors,
and on which two wells have been
sunk-one 10 depth Of $50 feet and
the other 400 feet-comprises live hun
dred acres in the very heart Of the oil
district i'm southwestern Kentucky. Thal
they made a wise investment Is shown
very conclusively by The offers Of seN-
cral we'll known oil men 10 take the
property over at a considerabl advance
I'm price over that paid by the original
promoters.
In speaking Of the project this morn
ing. Mr.. Townsend was inclined TO pe
conservative in his statements but al
milied that from all reports received
from the OH fields they have secured
something that looks good and they
are going 90 investigate for Themselves
When they secured The property the
section was barren OF OH wells, but
since they struck oil over $50 additional
wells have been sunk on adjoining
properties. and more are being plan
ned The oil they have secured from
their wells Is OF an amber grade. which
is selling today FOR 81 per barrel. and
while they have not yet attempted 10.
pump their wells the reported ilow of.
oil would indicate a considerable quan-
tty. As soon as the wells were found
90 be valuable they were capped. sol
that none OF the precious iluid would
be lost. and preparations VIII be start
ed for the Opcrai on as soon as Messrs.
Townsend and Curley are satisfied that
everything is as has been represented
10 them.
As none OF the local or Philadelphia
parties are practical oil men. when
they secured the property. rather than
venture into the project bindly. they
secured experts in that line who Joe
Gated the wells. and as has been
proven by later discoveries. they are
apparently I'm the centre OF one Of The
richest oil sections OF that state
one we'll adjoining their property is |
spoutlng 800 barrels of oil day, aud
only a few days ago a well sunk near
the property proved a "gusher.' The
tract Is within six miles OF an oil line
and lies about twenty miles from Bow I
ling Green, which assures them an
easy access 10 the market for their /
output at a minimum cost.
I'VE are not seeking publicity said f.
Mr. Townsend this morning. we are /
going down tomorrow 20 see just what ,
we have. and prefer TO not estimate I
the value Of the property until we
know more about &C. but from Oh that /
we know We have something wo'ih /
operating
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
HOW DUPONT FUND
WILL BE EXPENDED
Association Organized to
Assist in Distributing ST.
100000 Among Schools
DR.. JOSEPH H. O0ELL
ELECTED PRESIDENT

The Delswaer school Auxiliary Asso-
citation. recently organized and incor-
porated 10 assist in the distribution Of
the fund OF S2OO0OOO, which Pierre :.
dupont has given for the schools Of
The state that adopt The state code and
are conforming 10 the rules as laid
down by the state and county school
authorities. met this morning at the
Office or the Service Citizens Of Della
ware. Eighth and Market streets.
The meeting was called 90 order by
Joseph n. Odell, who was appointed
agent by the deed Of incorporation
Mrs. W. X. dupont was selected as tenn
porary chairman and Miss Mary G..
Hunter. temporary secretary.
j. p. Niclds, attorney for Mr.. dupont,
following the reading Of the certificate
OF incorporation. discussed its legal
phraseology and the intent Of the asso-
citation. Following the reading Of the
minutes OF the first meeting bylaws
were adopted, each being taken up in
its order and discussed before adOp-
ton.
Permanent officers elected were: JOS
eph Odell, president; Henry p. Scott
vice-president: Miss Mary q. Hunter,
secretary and treasurer. After the
election Of officers a general discussion
OF duties OF the association followed
Meetings are TO be held at the call Of
the chairman. but as soon as arrange
ments can be made 10 Is the intention
OF calling a general meeting Of school
workers so that the objects and intent
OF the gift may be more thoroughly
explained TO all.
The fun OF 100000 is now ready for
any school that desires 10 avail itself
OF the gift While there Is no fixed sum
that may, or may not, be given 10 any
school. the purpose is TO contribute
such sums as the association thinks
may be most needed for a new build
ings or repairs 10 an Old building sub
iect 10 the rules Of the association. I'm
no case will more than half Of the
amount OF money TO be expended by
any school be contributed from the
fund. although the association does not
promise 20 contribute even that amount
unless the necessities OF the case seem
10 require 10.
10 is the intention OF the association
20 act in an advisory capacity with
the commissioners OF any school con
templating either the erection Of new
or the improvement Of old
ones. It is felt that in many cases
the school commissioners while desir-
Gus OF securing aid for their schools
may not feel that they know just what
IS wanted The association will then
gladly cooperate, furnishing them such
help as may be needed, TO look over
the situation and suggest improve
nent. In all cases the local architects !
art 10 be given the opportunity for |
drawing the plans. as IL is the inten- |
lion TO spend all Of the fund among |
where such may be pos
sible.
Schools that have already consulted .
he association and are contemplating |
are those at Dover Mid
lletown, Newark. Claymont, Elsmere
md Laurel
One feature OF the plan upon which
pecial emphasis Is laid is that the as
collation. in no case will extend aid TO
ny school where the school is not
citing in conformity with the wishes
Z the State and county school author
lies.
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
MOTORCYCLE CLUB
TO RUN AT WILDWOOD

The VII Del Motorcycle Club held a
good run TO Town Point. Md, last sun
day. The roads were fairly good and the
main features Of the day was good
bathing and plenty OF watermelons.
This club is making great preparations
for the big parade to be held on Sep
tember i6. All motorcycle riders are
asked 10 take part I'm this parade
whether they are members Of the club
or not. II they are not members and
would like 10 get in the parade they
can see chairman OF parade committee,
J. Frank Way, Colonial apartments.
No. ia East Sixteenth street. The club
viii hold a three day run to Wildwood
y. j.. leaving Fourth street wharf on
the o'clock ferry this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
TELEGRAPHERS VOTE
TO RETAIN BURLFSON

CHICAGO, Aug. % United Press -
Roscoe n. johnson. veteran United Press
telcgrspher, and American army cap
tain. was elected president OF the Com
mercial Telegraphers' Union OF America
at the closing session OF its annual
meeting here last night
Miss Mary J. MacAuley. LOckport. ~
Y, was elected vice-president. and Paul
F. Schnurr, Chicago, secretary treas
urcr.
The telegraphers defeated resolutions
demanding the removal OF Postmaster
General Burleson and censuring Theo-
dore VAIL OF the American Telephone
and Telegraph Company, and Newcomb
Carlton, Of the Western Union.
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
PHILiDA. GERMANS
LAUD TATERLAND'
Rev. S. G. Won Bosse of
This City Ouly Speaker
In English
SPEECH IN GERMAN
THEN FOLLOWED
pHILADELpHIA. Aug 29-Two thous-

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 29-Two thous-
and German-Amerlcans met in Turn
gemeinde Hall. Broad street and Colum-
bia avenue, last night in response to a
call for a meeting 10 raise a fund for
war sufferers in Germany.
They contributed $1,000 TO the fund,
and cheered the speakers. who. talking
in German, told them that the "blame
for starting the war has not been fixed"
and depicted the Allied outrage in
llic enforcement of the armistice terms.
The meeting was permitted by the
authorities, although a similar gather
ing during the actual conflict would un-
doubtedly have been instantly stopped.
There. were about hundred words
~ English spoken and these by the
Rev. :. u. Won Bosse, OF Wilmington,
Del. former president ~ the German
American Alliance, whose charter Con
gress revoked because OF its activities
during the war
Mr.. Won BOsse said 81 have been ask
ed 10 deliver a short preface IN English,
and do so because Of The invitation. But
! shall deliver my main speech In Ger
man. nor do ! offer any apologies for
doing so.
In no sense have the German-Amer-
leans anything 10 apologize for. DO
not believe that any other nationality,
In numbers and unity comparable with
the German Americans i'm America,
would have submitted with such grace
and expedition TO the inevitable, as did
we In 1917.
Race rises above politics, and IL
stronger than religion
Jacob Schlenz, who was bail-goer for
the editors OF the Philadelphia Tage-
blatt. convicted Of violation Of the es-
plonage act, enlarged on the mIserics
Of Germans today. and pointed out That
the "Hilfsfond' which is 90 succor them
is an obligation not merely Of general
but OF racial kinship. III
makes no difference" he said, whether
Germany is "a monarchy or q republic.
The people thereof are our Kin, and We
must feed the starving there no matter
what their politics or how they differ
from us. II we ignored the plea OF the
starving. then, indeed. the name they
call us, Huns would be Justified.
The speakers platform was franked
on either side by American gags, while
the orchestra opened the meeting by
playing "The Star-Spangled Banner
during which an stood in silence.
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
WANT TO KEEP MRS.
BROWN In HER JOB

Much sympathy has been expressed
for Mrs Anna u. Brown Of No 1921
West Firm street, forewoman OF The
women cleaners at the City and County
Building. who has been notified by
Robert j. Foreman. superintendent OF
the Public Building. that her services
would not be required after saturday
OF This week. The matter OF The dis
missal notice was brought 90 The at
tcnliou or city Council last evening
and the public building committee Of
Council has written TO Superintendent
Foreman asking him 10 defer any ac-
ton In The case until they had con-
ferred with him
Mrs. Brown. who has been in charge
OF The cleaners at Tho public building
for the past three years. was employed
In the old city building at sixth and
King streets. FOR eight years, and pre-
vlous 10 that time she was employed
by The Board Of Public Education.
vTrs Brown. who Is a widow. receives
S5j a month for her work. but 70 was
lntlmated In Council chambers last
evening that her dismissal had been
caused by her inability 10 report for
work at the building every morning at
G o'clock. when the other cleaners ar
rive 20 dust the otllcos.
This arrangement 70 WIS said was
impossible for Mrs. Brown TO comply
with, as she had her children to at
tend 10 at their home. and as She
spent five hours every night directing
the cleaners In the actual work %
cleaning, 10 was thought that 70 would
not require her presence at the build
ings 50 early in the morning As this
arrangement has been In effect FOR
three years. Il was The thought OF tho
Councilman that her dismissal was un-
necessary.
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
WILL FINISH AIR
DERBY BY TONIGHT

ROOSEVELT FIELD. y. Y, Aug. 20
UNITED Press .-Twenty-seven 5lrmen
had finished the round trip race In the
New lork-Toronto flying derby. when
the remaining entrants resumed their
flights today. Eight others represent
ing an equal number Of starters from
here and Toronto. were expected TO I'm
ish before midnight tonight, when tbs
race ends
or those who have completed i'o
cult eighteen left from this field ana
nine from Canada.
Official results win not be ready until
next week, 10 was said today.
Evening journal., 1919-08-29
HAD NOTHING TO
DO WITH RAILROAD

WASHINGTON. AUG. % United
Press. John Ryan, formerly director
~ aircraft production. had nothing To
do with building Of an extension Of
the Chicago, s. Paul and milwaukee,
railroad. In which he ls heavily inter
e-ted. into spruce forest, according 10
former Brigadier General Disque In a
letter 10 senator polndexter here To-
day.
The letter followed publication Of a
report by the Frear House lnvestigat-
ing committee that Ryan had wasted
money while developing spruce pro-
ductlon IN the Northwest for building
OF aircraft