Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-22

that one plane will arrive I'm
AledO tomorrow morning with
pilot and mechanician. A land
ing site viii be marked by n
large white 1T" in the center
Of the race track at the fair
grounds.
Three airplanes will stunt, dip
loop the loop. fly upside down and
perform the countless other man
euvers common to the war flyer at
tomorrow's welcome home celebra-
! ton for Mercer cOuuty's returned
| soldiers, sailors and marines 80
least so Chairman d. J. VanAtta
announces following receipt Of a
telegram late yesterday from Con-
gresham w. J. Graham at Wash
ington.
The message came in response 20
request sent several weeks ago
by Chairman VanAtta asking that
airplanes from Chanute field at
Rantoul be permitted to perform at
the local festival. Early reply from
Congressman Graham gave but
small hope for realization of the
airplane feature OF the program,
however With the arrival of yes
terday's wire confidence was re
vived. I'VE are now assured Of air
planes" declared Chairman Van
Alta in commenting on the recent
development.
No place has been given on the
official program for the flyers
should they arrive as promised, but
this matter can easily be arranged
Chairman VanAtta stated. The So
ton tank and giant tractor prom
Used by Colonel II. B. Jordan, ar
senal commandant. arrived in
Aledo this afternoon accompanied
by the crew of five men. The COM
mittee named to look after the air
planes is composed OF John Nc
Roberts, Harold Vertrees and
Beard Church.
In the boxing match between
Clarence Tweed of Keithsburg and
Joe Stevenson of Aledo in the
morning and Johnny Donahue and
another good Rock Island light
weight in the afternoon, Jack Rose.
Aledo's premier mitt artist, will
contest is billed for eight rounds
and is looked forward TO with eager
anticipation by sport lovers Of this
vicinity.
MAtherYillc VS.. Keithsburg.
The Johnson brothers of Mather-
vile will officiate in the baseball
game scheduled between a nine
representing their fellow towns
mn and rival diamond stars OF
Keithsburg. The clash, due to con
siderable rivalry aroused, will be
a hard fought one with both teams
trying hard for a win.
In answer. to several inquiries
Chairman Van Alta stated that he
wishes It to become known every
where that tomorrow's welcome IS
for every man who wore a uniform
in the service of his country. sol
diers, sailors, marines. student
army training corps men-all who
went to the defense of their coun-
try. no matter in what way or man
ner-the greeting from MERGERS
thankful mothers, sisters and loved
ones is extended to all.
Every detail in tomorrow's final
gone over and there should be 10
DELAY or trouble experienced IN the
execution Of the gala day program.
In complete charge of feeding the
veterans of the world, civil and
Spanish-American wars will be the
Red Cross. Sheriff John P. Fleming
is to be in charge OF policing the
fair grounds and TO regulate trauic
and parking OF automobiles Mrs. A.
NJ. Macy will have charge OF toilets,
nursery, water'and seats
in .act Of everything making for the
comfort of the public. In active
charge of the dinner is r, 3. lie
Master. who under him has an able
staff of assistants.
Frank A. Gibson will take care
of honor guests. He will see chat
parcels are checked. named enroll
ed, badges Issued: that signs. All
Service Men Welcome" and Enroll
at Floral Hall" are hung. Bras
sards will be worn by all the work
ers, who will be served dinner.
Police Protection Ample.
For the evening and during tho
day adequate police protection has
been provided Tor by Mayor Z. A,
Beers. A squad of picked men will
be on duty as a safety measure
against the pickpocket, crook and
swindler who is attracted to dem
such as is on tap to-
morrow. Four blocks, one in each
direction from the center Of the
business district at College and
Seventh, will be roped or and kept
free from traffic and stands Of any
sort for the evening street dance
feature. Should there be rain or
which might prevent
dancing on the streets. j. W Ed
wards offered the use Of his opera
house free of charge. The offer
was gratefully accepted by Chair
man Van Alta in the eventuality Of
the aforementioned taking place.
On behalf of the executive and ad-
ditional committee he thanked Mr..
Edwards in expression OF apprecia-