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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-06
.Oi0 800 0O-S
900 90 60
BECK STORM CENTER.

Evansville, Ind, Sept. 4.-Ev-
ansvjlle probably established q
worlds record here this afternoon
when seven consecutive batters
hit safely of the deliveries Of
Pitchers Beck and Aitchison. Guy
Morrison, hurting for the Evas.
hung up a new league record for
consecutive games won. today's
wiA being his 18th. But for the
timely intervention Of Mayor Bosse
riot would have started In the
sixth inning. After being put out
Of the game by Umpire Weir.
Pitcher Beck, to show his disgust,
attempted to throw the ball out OF
the park. Instead. it went into the
stands, striking . small boy in the
face. The crowd. misinterpreting
Beck,s action. was on the verge Of
surging upon the field, but were
held in check by mayor, police and
players.
Score By innings:
Evansville ........ 900 036 o9s-u
Moline ............ 800 0l0 0l0-- !
Batterjes-Mofrison and LotheSI
Beet, Aifehison and Deufel,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-06
STEWART HURLS
GOOD BALL AND
ISLANDERS WIN
S aturd a Us Three-Eye
Games are Replete
With Thrills.

Terre Haute, Ind, Sept. Crock
Island took the opening game OF
the series here today from Terre
Haute, 6 to 0. McInerney hit a
home run in the fourth inning to
deep left. Dixon's triple following
McInerney's drive, forced Palm
from the mound. Dennis scored
Dixon, giving the visitors . lead
which was never threatened.
Score BY innings:
Rock Island ....... .Oi0 800 31O-6
Terre Haute ...... 900 600 03O12
Batteries - Stewart and CLOCK.
son; Palm, Kohls, and Schultz ca
sey. 80
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-06

HENIE 0ROHS triple IN ns
12th put the Reds IN front q IL
Cards. s 70 +
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-06

JOHNSToN'S double in the eighth
brought the Ipdians from behind 70
vim frun the Tigers Z 70 3.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-06
HORST & STRIETER
NINE TURNED BACK
BY ARGUS TOSSERS

The Argus baseball team dem
onstrated yesterday its ability to
win consistently when they defeat
I'd the strong Horst & Strieter ag-
gregation. S to 2, in nine Innings Of
snappy play. Means, pitching for
the Argus, kept the hits well scat
tered and struck out eight. Killian,
although hit hard at times. was able
to make The Argus batters hit into
the hands Of able support most of
the time.
r. H. z
II. & 8. ....10000oo01-2 Z 8
Argus ......22000001"-5 s 4
Batteries: Killian and Killian;
Means and .Kahle.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-06
THE ROBINS made II thr,

THE ROBINS made 1t three
straight since their return by TAX
ing . close one from the Braves. .
to /. Marquard had the best Of the
pitching battle. allowing but four
hits.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-06

ALEXANDER let the Pirates
down with three hits and the Cubs
won, 2 to 0.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-06

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Three-Eye League.
Rock island, III; Terre Haute'
Moline. s.: Evansville. I.
pIoomington, II; Rockford. 5.
Peoria, s; Cedar Rapids. Z.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-06
SPIKED
Z IN FACE WHILE.
TOTS TAKE TWO
Peppery Shortstop Cut Sliding
Homo--Islanders Lose Chance.
to Get Out Of Cellar.

GAMES TO-DAY.
: Rock Island ut Peoria e gamesl.
Moline at Bloomington q Eames) !.
Rockford at-eedar Rapids e
games).
Terre Haute at Evansville e
games).
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
U.S.. MAY HAVE
TOKILLREVOL
IN Guatemala

WASHINGTON. April 49, United
Press) Five thousand Guatemalan gov
ernment troops are now on the march
from Solola. Los Allos and northern
points OF the country TO strengthen the
forces OF President Estrada Cabreba.
which are besieging the rebeIllous city
OF Guatemala. according TO the Guate-
malan legation mere.
CabreDra is said 10 have a force OF
5000 commanding the city from the hills
Of Matamoros. San Jose and La Palma
The United States soca will take q
hand In the situation TO bring a speedy
end 10 the revolution" observers here
believe.
Benton McMillin, American minister.
probably VIII inform the rebels that the
United States believes the rights Of the
people are assured under the admlnis-
tration OF President Cabrebra and will
call on them TO cease the revolt.
The rebels In control OF Guatemala
City are not known TO have any par
ticular head. They are understood 10
be made up OF the Unionists, who favor
a union Of the Central American repub-
lies.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
ARMY BALLOON HERE,
TO GO UP SOON

The army in general and Lieutenant
Herbert A. Russell in particular con-
tinue 10 show that they have the
punch in Wilmington. A large obser-
walton balloon has been brought to
Wilmington from Baltimore, and is at
present on the Triangle" at Wash
ington Heights AS soon as the neces-
sary apparatus arrives the huge bal
loon will be inflated, but Will not be
allowed TO ny. as it is here strictly
for exhibition purposes. A Curtis Di-
plane will also be exhibited In the
triangle.
One OF the high lights Of this weeks
army news is the announcement by
Lieutenant Russell that Lieutenant
Wendell Phillips. one OF the most noted
stunt flyers In the world. will give
daily exhibitions over Wilmington
some time this week. Lieutenant Phil
lips is but 20 years OF age, and does
not seem to care particularly II he lives
or not. according to his 'buddies."
Lieutenant Russell. In command OF
the local recruiting station, No. S3i
Market street, had been permanently
transferred TO the command Of the
station, having been re-
lleved OF his command In the chemical
warfare service.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
SKELETON KEYS
FOUND ON YOUTH
Police Question Detained
Young Man About Ninth
Ward Robberies
PLAIN CLOTHES
MEN ON DUTY

Herbert Wright and William King
aged i7, were arrested In the Ninth
Ward last night by Patrolmen Robert
Wallace and J. A. Reilly and are being
held at the policestation. The police
men followed the young men for some
time before arresting them.
While no charge has as yet been
placed against the men the police are
questioning them to learn whether they
know anything about the many recent
Ninth Ward robberies. At least one OF
the men is said to have carried skele-
ton keys.
Since the robberies in the Ninth
Ward last week. II is said. the night
force OF patrolmen In that section has
been augmented by as many plain
clothes men. AS the robbers seem IA
mlIiar with the movements OF the po-
lice and their hours for reporting,
plain clothes men, II is said. are cover
ing the same routes as the uniformed
police, but timing their trips so as TO
keep that section OF the city practically
guarded during every hour OF the
night.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
WOODCANCELS
SPEAKING TRIP
BACK TO ARMY
G. o. p. Candidate Awaits
Call for Service Against
Railroad Strike
OFF FOR CHICAGO
SOME TIME TODAY

BOSTON, April i3. united Press).-
Major-General Leonard Wood has given
up his leave OF absence and cancelled
all his speaking engagements. 1t was
announced today at the Wood cam
paign headquarters here.
General Wood will resume his duties
as commander OF the central depart
ment OF the army.
General Wood was given a three
months leave OF absence in which TO
tour the country. speaking In behalf OF
his candidacy for the Republican
nomination for President.
The leave Of absence was not sched-
uled 10 expire until early In June. Just
before the national convention.
General Wood has given up his leave
OF absence because OF the critical situ-
alton brought about by the railway
strike. 1t was announced. He Will leave
Boston for Chicago late today.
The announcement was made at
breakfast IN his honor at the Boston
City Club.
General Wood said the situation was
such that personal consideration should
not enter into the latter. He said he
feels Il his duty 10 return TO his post
OF command In Chicago "for service
In case the occasion shall demand It,"
Continued on Page Twelve
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
AWARDED
FOR Army ESSAYS
Miss Beatrice Shimel Re-
ceives Diamond Ring and
Evening Journal Gift
EDWARD DALEY AND
ANNA WALKER WIN

Delaware winners OF the army essay
contest, on the subject what are the
Benefits OF an Enlistment In the u. s.
Army" were announced this morning
by Lieutenant Herbert A. Russell. In
command OF the local army recruiting
station. No. s3i Market street. Winners
are as follows:
First prize. best essay by a girl-Miss
Beatrice Schlmel, Of Public School No.
4, Wilmington. Miss Schimel VIII re-
ceive a prize OF a 500 diamond ring
from John Rose, jeweler, No. II East
Seventh street, in addition to a frst
prize Of So offered by The Evening Jour
nal.
Second prize, best essay by a boy
Edward Daley OF the Wilmington High
school. Mr.. Daley viii receive S25 in
cash or merchandise from n. Snellen-
burg & Co., and a SO second prize from
The Evening Journal.
Third prize. Anna Walker. OF the
Richardson Park School. Miss Walker
viii receive $40 In cash and merchandise
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
Waikout of Sicitchmen
and Brakemen Effects
2,OOOMen. Shop Work.
ers Refuse TO Leaue
Benches. PerTshable
Freight Delayed in
Edge Moor Yard Sold
QUIET PREVAILS
AMONG STRIKERS

II should say IL Is a time In which
people should keep cool and avoid
hasiy action that would have a ten
icaey to precipitate trouble" said
Charles 4. Curley, United States Dis
iriet Attorney, this morning, in dis
cussing the railroad strike situation.
u regard The situation as a vrey seri-
Gus one, but the Federal Government
can be depended upon 10 interfere IL
the situation becomes alarming.
The unfortunate thing at this time
H. that we are not dealing with any
recognized man, or body of men with
authority. II is simply a case where
large number OF men have decided 10
quit work and walk out. So far they
are within their rights, but II they in
icrfere with the right of others, or any
considerable number of men by their
concerted action, can be shown TO be
interfering with the operation OF the
railroads-well, that is a different
matter"
With probably from 600 TO 900 men
actually. on strike and with total OF
from 1900 10 1000 affected, the railroads
entering Wilmington today devoted
their energies 10 keeping passenger
traffic moving with as much regularity
as possible. Numbers OF switchmen
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
CORONER 10 PROBE CASE

Coroner Bullock will hold inquests
tonight In the cases OF John Brown.
who died at the Delaware Hospital.
following burns received at The plant
OF the Krebs Chemical Company. and
Solomon Johnson, who dropped dead
at the Todd's Cut shops OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad Just after eating
lunch. Coroner Bullock and Deputy
Coroner Nichols Will visit the kreDs
plant at Newport today to investigate
conditions there which led to the burn
ing OF Brown.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
COLLEGEBOYS
help TO KEEP
TRAINS GOING
20 Delaware Students Leave
Studies Today for Pub
lie Good
NOT STRIKE BREAKERS,
THEY TELL PUBLIC

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
today appealed to Delaware College for
twenty volunteers to aid in the opera
tion Of the railroad in this vicinity dur
ing the present srtike emergency. This
was done because the University Of
Pennsylvania and Swarthmore College
students had volunteered for similar
work. Princeton students also are
working on the Pennsylvania railroad
In the vicinity OF Trenton, and Johns
Hopkins students contemplate doing
the same in the vicinity OF Baltimore
At a meeting OF the executive COM
mittee OF the college. the board OF
trustees and the faculty this morning,
the approval OF the college for all
senior engineering students to help the
railroad was formally given. with the
proviso attached that the students
must first obtain the consent OF their
parents. Within short time after
the action OF the college authorities,
more than twenty students had volun-
teered. obtained the consent OF their
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
Attorney General Pal
mer Continues Mpesti-
cation of Organization
Behind Labor Trouble.
Expect Return of Men
No,c That ConciIiators
Are Appointed. Expect
Quick Confirmation
By Senate
PLUMB ADVOCATES
MAY BE RACKERS

WASHINGTON, April Is Omitted
Prcss) ).-Attorncy-G General Palmer today
telcgraphed the presidents OF tho New
York Central and Pennsylvania Rail
roads requesting them to send him
complete list of strikers
WASHINGTON, April "a Omitted
Prcss)-Prcsidcnf Wilson today sp-
pointed the railroad labor board whioh
the Esch- -Cummins bill created the
final authority In railway wage dis
putes.
The men named are;
Public Representatives G. w. W.
Hanger. Washinaton; Henry Hunt, or
mayor OF Cincinnati and r. n. Barton,
OF Tennessee; Labor Representatives
Albert Phillips. A. o. Wharton and
James \. Forester; Managers Repre-
sentativcs Horace Baker !. II. Elliott
and William l.. Park.
Under the terms Of the Esch Cummins
bill the board Is q tripartitc body.
Railroad labor and the managers ap-
pointed thrco representatives each sub
| ject 10 the approval OF the President
who named thrcc members 10 represent
the public.
The Senate Is expected 70 confirm
nominations OF the labor board unless
some objection Is made 10 them.
Prompt Senate action viii enable the
Continued on Page Twelve
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
.X-EMPRESS OF
germany near
Death TODAY

BERLIN. April -. UNITED Press).-
The former Empress Of Germany IS
seriously III at her retreat in Holland
and her death is expected shortly, the
Deutsches Tages zeituns said today.
The former Empress Of Germany. the
Kaiserln Auguste Victoria, has been re-
ported seriously III several times during
recent years. Shortly before the close
of the war she was under care OF
specialists In Berlin.
Her health was said TO have become
worse when the imperial family fed
from Berlin into Holland Recent dis
patches said her old physicians had
been called from Berlin TO attend ner'
She was suffering from heart trouble
complicated by other diseases.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
RAIL STRIKE GRIPS CITY: ROADS SEE
EARLY BREAK; WAGE BOARD NAMED
GOVERNMENT HOPES TO END
OUTTA w WALKOUT WITHOUT
RECOURSE TO DRASTIC Ia w
Strike Situation

Sprrsd OF the "outiaw' strike Of
railroad workers apparently was
checked In the west today.
After its rapid growth throughout
the country, the strike situation was
marked today by cessation OF reports
OF walkouts of any consequence.
independent conferences were held
In many places in attempts TO reach
q settlement.
The majority OF strikers In syra-
cuse returned 10 their Jobs. Strikers
were also reported returning In Chi
cago and other western centers.
Federal investigation OF the strike
by the Department OF Justice was un-
der way IN railway ceniers and At
torney General Palmer was review
ing The situation.
appointment OF the railroad labor
board provided by the Cummins-
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
HOUSE RETAINS
new SCHOOL
Soper Repeater Defeated; 4;
Drop Wilmingtonians From
Revision Commission
p. S. DU POINT KEPT
ON AS ONE REVISER
Sian Correspondent.

stan Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE. DOVER, April H.
Friends and opponents OF the new
school code engaged in a two-hour
sbirmIsh in the House yesterday after
noon that resulted in a flfty-ffty break.
Friends OF the code succeeded in
killing by a vote OF "a yeas to 20
nays Representative Soper's repeater
while the opponents mustered Just
enough votes TO put over an amend
ment changing the House personnel OF
the commission provided for in SEN
ale concurrent resolution TO revls, the
law and report back TO the Legisla-
ture. p. S. dupont. however, remains
on the commission as the ninth mem
Der, but there Is no Wilmingtonian on
the commission under the House
amendment.
The putting over OF the amendment
which was offered by Representative
Lloyd an out-and-out opponent OF the
code, was the result OF conferencs
OF the Republican House members
early In the afternoon. At this con-
ference which Is said TO have b come
spirited at times there was a demand
by those opposing the code for a
change In the personnel OF the House
members OF the commission as named
In the Senate. This action OF the
House amending the resolution will
make IL necessary for II TO be sent
back to the Senate for that body TO
concur In. There are doubts that the
Senate will agree TO the changes as
at least two Of the new House mem
bers are looked on as the most bit
ter enemies OF the new law in the
House. Should the Senate refuse TO
Continued on Page Nlne.l
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
LET HIM OUT OF JAIL
TO SUPPORT FAMILY

Because his family is badly In need
OF his support. william D. Robinson.
who was sentenced recently TO two
years. Imprisonment for assault and
battery on his one-year-old child. was
paroled for the remainder OF his term
by Judge Hastings In Municipal Court
this morning.
Robinson. when awakened from his
sleep by the crying OF his child, caught
the little one by one OF lis legs and
twisted II until ne broke the mem
Der. This occurred In January OF
1919. but the charge was not brought
against him until his wife disclosed
the brutal act while testlfyins against
him In a case OF breach Of the peace
about two months ago.
In releasing the man. Judge Hastings
remarked that Robinson was suffering
al the time he committed the assault
and was not entirely responsible for
what ne did. He warned him that
should he misconduct himself in any
way, he will be sent 10 the workhouse
10 serve the balance OF the sentence
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
FEAR FOOD SHORTAGE
NNE'W YORK UNLESS
STRIKE is SETTLED SOON

NEW YORK. April 80. UNITED Pressl.
Two conferences were called today.
in an attempt TO end the railroad strikes
that have practically tied up freight
and passenger trafflc In the New York
district.
Timothy shea, OF Cleveland. assistant
president OF the Brotherhood OF Loco
motive Flremen and Englnemen, an
nounced he hoped to reach some defln-
ate understanding with the outlaw"
strikers today. when he viii meet with
nearly 5000 workers In the City Hall.
at Hoboken, N. J..
DR.. Royal S. Copeland, New York
health commissioner, broadcasted a
call for strike leaders TO meet with
him, at & p. NJ. today. The health com
missioner said the food situation was
serious.
"It is my duty as health commits
si0ner and guardian OF the lives OF
our citizens, 10 set In Touch with the
leaders OF this movement and point
out the importance OF protecting the
community against the evil effects OF
under supply OF food" DR.. Copeland
SAID.
Unless the strike is ended this week.
the health commlssloner said "the
health and lives OF the community"
would be menaced. other officials took
Issue with Copeland and declared the
city's food supply was sufficient to last
several months.
At a meeting which lasted from early
yesterday afternoon until a. m. today,
Shea urged the men 10 return to work
and submit to arbitration OF their de-
mands. After the conference he said:
"Up 10 the present time we have been
unable 10 reach an understanding. Dis
Evening journal., 1920-04-13

cussion Will continue until some solu-
tlon Is reached"
Railroads in the New York district
reported the general situation un-
changed today. Passenger service was
stlll seriously crippled and freight traf-
nc was practically at a standstill. No
further spread OF the strike was re-
ported over night.
The New York Central remained the
only road entirely unaffected by the
walkouts so far as passenger trafilc
was concerned. This road was also
handling milk and beef shipments foi
New York.
Suburbanltes were practically cut on
from New York today because o fihe
suspension OF commutation trains on
roads other than the New York Cen
trail. Ferry service between Jersey
City and New York was still below
normal, due to the strike Of tug and
ferry workers; the tubes connecting
Jersey and Manhattan were closed and
nearby Jersey cities and towns were In
many cases Isolated from New York.
Workers on the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit lines In Greater New York
have been called 10 a meeting tonight
10 discuss taking a strike vote.
Reports by the railroads early today
described the strike situation as
follows.
Central Railroad OF New Jersey--Com-
mutation service abandoned. Few
through trains running. Freight ser
vice suspended.
New York. New Haven and Hart
ford-Many important trains annulled.
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
20 1AoA anEnrcANrzAroN AZ STUDY.

Considerable enthusiasm was shown
last night at the reopening OF the
Americsnization school. Because OF en-
ployment and other interests only 269
applications were received for admis-
sion to the classes, which were opened
for the spring term in the different
schools throughout the city. Miss
Marguerite Burnett. who is In charge
OF the Americanization work OF Della
ware, said this morning that much in
terest in the work was evinced last
night, and IL Is expected more appli-
cants Will be admitted during the COM
ing week.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13

Esch bill was made by President
Wilson.
Industries were beginning 10 feel
effects of the strike seriously.
shortages In coal and raw materi-
ais were forcing hundreds OF indus
tries TO shut down completely, while
others curtailed operations.
The food situation was reported Sc
rious In many cities. Mails were de-
lsyed.
In the East passenger service was
crippled. Civilians were operating
communication trains into New York
on many lines. doIIlng their overaIls
at the terminals 10 attend 10 their
business.
Omcials OF the brotherhoods con-
tlnued 10 urge the strikers 10 return
TO work.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
WOULD RENEW
Fight TOKILL
SCHOOL CODE
Opponents May Seek Recon-
sideration of Mr.. Soper's
Repeater Defeat
WOULD HOLD STATE
FAIR AT HARRINGTON
stan Correspondent

oldu correspondent
DOVER, April i3.-More skirmishins
on the School Code is expected 10 oc-
,upy the attentic< OF the House this az
ternoon. An a<empt may be made to
reconsider the vote by which Repre-
sentative Soper's bill 10 repeal the code
was killed yesterday afternoon.
II is also reported that q resolution
is being prepared 10 be offered In the
House this afternoon requesting that
no contracts for new school buildings
be given out or sites purchased by the
State Board of Education until the pro-
posed commission has completed its
work and the Legislature has acted on
IT'S recommendations as TO amendments
10 the code.
Friends OF tie code are becoming
more dissatisfied with the changes
made In the personnel of the commits
sion 70 revise the code by the House
yesterday afternoon. and II would not
be surprising II an attempt is made in
the House this afternoon to make other
changes that would be more satisfso-
tory TO friends OF the code.
It seems TO be the concensus OF opin-
ion today that Republican members
who are looked on as friends OF the
code went into the conference yester-
day afternoon with a majority and
then allowed the opponents TO put
one over" on them.
II Is uncertain as yet just what the
Senate VIII do about the changes In the
personnel OF the revision commission
when the resolution comes up in that
body for concurrence. Senator Alice.
who lead the fight in the. Senate last
week for fair commission. stated to-
day that he did not know what would
be done. Should the commission as II
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1920-04-13
DON'T DROP GARBAGE
IN WASTE RECEPTACLES

The Street and Sewer Department
has complained to the police that many
OF the waste paper receptacles on the
streets, especially those In the neigh
borhood OF apartment houses, are be-
ing used as repositories for garbage
and street sweepings. As II frequently
happens that these recepticles are not
empties for several days the odor from
decayIng garbage has not only been the
occasion OF annoyance to those living
nearby but Is really menace 70
health.
The police expects to break UP this
practice and have placed watch on
the boxes. They propose TO make an
example OF the first offender caught.