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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

Mrs. B. D. Jackson Will leave OIL
Thursday for visit with her mother
Mrs II Z. Crow, IN Pulaski. Tenn
after which she viii join Mr. Jackson
In Pueblo, Col where they expect 10
spend the winter, Mrs jackson has
been active In the work Of various
patriotic organizations and will b.
greatly missed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

Our fashions and patterns are fur.
nished by the leading fashion artists
OF New York city. Send orders for
patterns 10 Fashion Department, The
News ScInitar, az east Eighteenth
street New York civ
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
BUSINESS AND SOCIAL.

Dr. Percy w. Toombs has returned
to the city. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

Mrs r. p, SILK. accompanied by her
little son. Robert Jra and Miss Nell
SILK, have gone for visit with the
formers parents, MIR and Mrs r. n
Ksmp, in La Mesa, Cal
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

Miss Helen itzig. who has been re
ceiving much attention as the guest Of
Mrs, Jacob Schwarz. has returned e.
her home in Greenvine. Miss
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

Miss Elizabeth and master Edwarl
Mcleod are enjoying visit in tn,
home Of their grandmother, Mrs b :
Dobbins In Birmingham. Ala
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

The many friends OF Mrs + r
Shores will hear with much plcasur,
that she is improving. following 4 y,
rious operation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Special Sale Tomorrow

Rhodes yesterday offering guaranteed
washing less than onehalf what others are ask
ing for machines good created sensation
All day buyers thronged saesoom to see with their own
eyes this unusual offering
Many bought, and many who saw them yesterday
will buy today because realize this is the
machine they been waiting for During this sale all
models are priced $3.50 than usually sell them,
and than washing machine will cost you else
where We have other makes floor and you can
make your own comparisons after you have them in
operation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

Miss Elizabeth Crozicr Cleage has
gone TO Denver, Col. for visit with
her aunt. Mrs. kenan Clinton, formerly
OF Memphis
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

Mrs, Alice Reed Saxbv will leave the
first of the month Tor Nashville, where
she will assist Mrs claude y. Sulli-
van, who is superintendent Of tho
Childrens home
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Weinberg left
Tuesday evening for Chicago and Will
later go for "A stay IN New York
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

Following Il visit with MIR and Mrs
Marshall White and the Misses Fleming
Miss Nan Norfleet has returned 20 her
home In Winston Salem. y. G.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Here and There

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Wright and son,
OF West Palm Beach, Fla. are spend
ing six weeks with his mother. Mrs
William Gosen, 229 Aston avenue.
Miss Helen Wmberly has returned
after visit to her home in Pine Bluff
Ark, and has resumed her duties nj
the Presbyterian hospital
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles n Bowling
The latter formerly Miss Evelyn
O'Hearn, following Western bridal
city. before going to their home in
Pine Bluff
Following visit with MIR. and Mrs
Marshall White and the Misses Fleming
Miss Nan Norfleet has returned 20 her
home In Winston Salem. n G.
MIR and Mrs II. r. Holman have
returned after visit with relatives
IN Fayetteville, Tenn
MIR. and Mrs Jacob weinberg left
Tuesday evening for Chicago and viii
later go for stay In New York
Mrs, Alice Reed saxby will leave the
first of the month Tor Nashville where
she will assist Mrs claude D. Sull-
van. who is superintendent Of the
Childrens home,
Miss Elizabeth Crozier Cleage has
gone to Denver col, for visit with
her aunt, Mrs kenan Clinton formerly
Of Memphis.
The many friends OF Mrs + r
Shores will hear with much pleasure
that she is improving. following Sc.
rious operation.
Mrs. r. p. SIX. accompanied by her
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

MIR and Mrs H. r. Holman have
returned after a visit with relatives
in Fayetteville Tenn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

Wood tub keeps water hot four times longer
metal tub This enables clothes to be completely washed
without the hand rubbing customary in most machines
2-Wrnger swings to any position Electrically driven
by heavy shaft it is to wiring blanket pocket
handkerchiefs.
3-The Dolly dolly type machine)
clothing, adds to garment.
4-Auseel frame. Can be handled under any cond
tion without fear of breakage Electric oxidzed finish,
beautiful and rust-proof.
5-Westinghouse motor-you the
6-Tub racks, just like having helper They fold up
easily and entirely out of the way.
THE price is low that you will buy it the
you it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
TAKE NlME Of
CAPITOL FOR
new THEATRE


Thu new million dollar theatre
and ONCE building being erected at
the corner Of Third and Ripley
streets in Davenport is to be known
as the Capitol, according to an
nouncement today by the owners.
The theatre will confine its activi-
ties exclusively to the showing OF
motion pictures, it is stated.
In adopting the name Of the Capt.
toll for the theatre, the owners are
following the lead Of other cities
where a similar name has been
given to the last word in motion
picture playhouses.
The Davenport structure will seat
$500 people at one performance.
A feature will be the three concert
stages to be used in a unique man.
ner in picture presentation.
The outside lighting scheme is t.
be modelled after that of the Capito!
theatre in New York city, and will
add a touch Of the famous Broad
way. The theatre is to be operated
by the Blanchard Amusement COM
pany under the personal direction
of Harry Blanchard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
PRIZE ESSAY m
ROCK ISLAND e
COUNTY WINNER

Miss Ethel Hillmer. pupil at the
Lincoln school, whose essay ON
.The BENEFITS OF an Enlistment In
the United States Army was
adjudged the best of all those sub
mitted by pupils in the ROCK Is
land schools, has won another hon
or. She has been awarded first
place in the essay contest for the
best essay OF those written by
school children in the county. the
place was given her by Miss Anna
Steitz, assistant county superln-
I, tendent of schools, who acted as
judge.
Following the decision OF the
three local judges on Miss Hill
mer's essay as the best OF those
written by Rock Island pupils II
was given, with other essays from
all town and rural schools in the
county, to Miss Steitz, who ad1udg
ed it the best in sincerity, original
| ity and expression.
No prize comes to Miss Ethel
with this honor, but her paper Will
now be sent to Davenport to take
its place with other prize-wlnners
in the district as competitor for
the silver loving cup, which IS the
district prize. The district includes
several counties of Illinois and
| Iowa.
! Miss Ethel is only IL years old
and she is in the Sth grade. In
connection with her winning of the
prize. Miss Jessie B. Prick, prlncl-
pal of the Lincoln school. said
"Ethel is a very excellent pupil
She is a faithful and industrious
little student, all her teachers
agree" Miss Julia NJ. Anderson is
Ethers teacher in grammar and
English.
Ethel was once before honored
by the award of first prize in an
essay contest, for an essay on
temperance theme, when she was
in the It'll grade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
NwAlgIs CLUB
TO GO IN BoD4
TO DAVEllPo8I

The Rock Island Kiwanis club
will attend the presentation Of
charter meeting Of the Davenport
club next Monday evening in Dav-.
export In a body. It was decided At
the noon meeting Of the local club
today at the New Harper.
The Rock Island organization
was the first formed in the tri-
cities. and it lis acting as sponsor
for the new clubs organized III
Davenport and Moline. District
Governor V. NJ. Johnson Of Rock
ford, who was here for the presen-
tation Of the Rock Island charter.
will head the list of district and In
ternational officers to be present.
NJ. ]. Torrance presided this
noon as chairman. Report OF spe-
cial committees and discussion OF
club business affairs were the chief
matters considered The latter
part Of the meeting was turned
into song fest and led by kiwan-
Ian Taylor, the club rehearsing for
its appearance in Davenport next
week. when it is planned to sing
down 1.-The whole state of Iowa"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
EDGERTON STARTS
DEMONSTRATIONS
ON TREE CULTURE

County Farm Expert P. R. Edg-
erton expected a large group of
country people to gather at the
farm of Melvin Thomas in Buffalo
Prairie township this afternoon
when the first Of the county farm
bureau pruning and spraying dem
onstrations was scheduled. Mr..
Edgerton conducted the work alone
today, as Mark Koenig, his assist
ant, was busy at Reynolds, unload
ing the latest car Of -four ordered
by the farm bureau for sale at
special prices to members of the
organization.
This afternoons exhibition deals
with the methods of spraying to
kill dormant orchard pests, and
pruning preparatory to the begin
ming of spring growth in the trees,
Tomorrow afternoons work will
take place at the orchard owned by
Clyde Schneider in Edgington. 9th
ers will be held every afternoon
until Saturday, when there is q
regular meeting of the bureaus
executive committee scheduled fol
in the court house A sixth demon.
stration Monday will close this ser.
| les.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
SCOTT COUNTY
LEADER TAKEN
Captain Alonzo Bryson, Former
Davenporter, Died Saturday
at Hammond, Ind.

Captain Alonzo Bryson, former
Davenport citizen, county recorder
of Scott county, postmaster, mem
Der of the waterway commission
and for many years a leader in Re-
publican circles, died at the home
of his daughter, Miss Pearl, al
Hammond, Ind, Saturday evening
according to word received by
Davenport friends. He was 81
years of age.
During the Civil war Captain
Bryson was a pilot on a Mississippi
steamboat. He came to Davenport
in the year 1876. Two daughters
and one son survive him. The!
are Mrs. May Duffy of Chicago
Miss Pearl at Hammond and Rob
ert at Indianapolis.
The remains will be taken t.
Newport, KY, for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
Personal Points

Nj. and Mrs.. c. II. Robinson Of
S17 Twenty-second street are the
parents Of : daughter born Friday.
The baby is to be called Harriet
May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arno fireman are
the parents Of = baby girl born
Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. fireman
are living in Cedar Rapids.
A nine pound baby girl was vel
coined at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs,
F. R. Grooms, S25 Twelfth street
yesterday. The little lady is truly
a leap year baby. and will prob
ably be glad to have only one birth
day every four years when she is a
bit older. Mrs. Grooms was for.
merly Miss May Willhite.
Louis Kohn returned this morn
ing from California where he has
been for the past month. Mrs
Kohn will remain in the west FOL
another month.
Mrs Ellen Heidelberg Of Kan.
sas City is spending a few days
visiting with friends in the city.
Miss Louise johnson, daughter o.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Johnson, who
is a student at the Iowa State uni
versity, spent the weekend with
her parents. returning to Iowa Cit!
last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Keller of 170S
Twenty-eighth street are rejoicing
over the birth of son Saturday
Mrs. Keller was Miss Letitia Duna
win Of this city before her mar
riage. The child has been nanes
Bernard John.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
SERIOUS TIEuP
Of INCOME TAX
WORK AvERTED
Several Varieties Of Bank Forms
Received Today VIII Help
speed Tagging Collections,

An acute situation which threat
ened to develop in the offices of the
income tax collectors was averted
today when a large shipment Of
several varieties of blank forms
needed in the collection of the tax,
was received. A shortage in these
blanks had developed by late last
week and the stock was in such a
low condition that M. G. Colwell,
general deputy in charge of this dis
trict, expected that all office work
would practically be held up today
should relief not be received.
This morning consignments of
blanks came in. Those received
were OF the varieties dealing with
the forms Of assessment known as:
Individual under $4,000 income,
individual over $4,000, for farm
ers, for partnerships and informa-
ton OF corporation returned, of all
OF which there are now plenty in
the Office to cope with the filings in
these classes for some time to
come.
Attesting to the rapidity with
which these blanks are used up,
in the consignment this morning
800 information of corporation
blanks were received. and by this
noon every one had been filled out
Eight hundred more of these are
needed, as that number of corpora
tons are on the books of the col
lector, to be served.
Several kinds of forms are still
short. but Mr.. Colwell believes a
shipment from Chicago later in the
week will revive the supply in
those lines. Not. having blanks on
which the information is filed sim.
ply means that persons applyins
for the purpose of attending to theil
reports and payment of assess.
ments on their incomes must be
turned away and told to return
later, which of course seriously
hampers the work, the genera
deputy explained.
Back to Normal.
In general the situation in the
tax offices today is nearly normal
as far as being able to take care O
business is concerned. Only some
Of the more involved forms ar,
missing. and returns ON the in
comes of individuals can be take,
care of to an unlimited extent.
Mr.. Colwell repeated today tn,
J fact that people are not calling tt
record their income taxes in a
great a volume as the size of thu
population in this communit!
warrants. and his warning that t.
those who delay paying their as
sessments the expiration Of tn
term for filing and the beginning 0
their delinquency will approach
quickly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
ANOTHER SWITCH
MADE IN POLICE
BEATS BY CHEF

The second change of time OF
work Of patrolmen and detectives
of the Rock Island police force Will
go into effect tonight.
Under a system placed in effect
the first of last month Chief Tom
Cox has his men working alternate
ly day and night, for periods OF one
month on each shift.
The day men went on night duty
a month ago and now the reverse is
to occur. Although the system has
only been in effect one month 1t is
said to be proving highly satisfac-
tory to eveny one on the depart.
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
SMASH TWO CARS.
NO ONE HURT, IN
DAVENPORT WRECK

Two smashed automobiles
constitute the only i'll eff
fects of a dispute between
a Rock Islander and a Davenport
man over Iowa traffic rules in DAY.
export this morning which cul-
minated when the machines crash
ed together.
Glenn Studebecker, 1874 Eighth
street, Rock Island. and William
Brownlee of Davenport were the
drivers. The wreck occurred at the
intersection Of Second and Harri-
son streets at 10 O'Clock today.
Neither driver received injuries.
Responsibility for the accident has
not been placed by the authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
HONESTY RULE
in WASHINGTON
|SAYSLANE BUT
Trust, CenRdeace and Enthusiasm
Lacking, Also Efficient
Organization.

Washington. d. c.. March 1.-Of-
fetal Washington, "a combination
OF political caucus. drawing room
and civil service bureaus" contain
ing Statesmen who are politicians
and politicians who are not states
men," is poorly organized for its
task, which fewer men Of larger
capacity would do better"
Such is an epitome OF the views
Of Franklin X. Lane, retiring Sec
rotary Of the interior. expressed In
a characteristic parting report to
the president on the occasion OF
leaving public life yesterday after
more than twenty years service
the last seven in the cabinet.
Washington" says the retiring
secretary, lis rich in brains and
character. It is honest beyond any
commercial standard. 1t wishes to
do everything that will promote the
public good. But it is poorly or
ganized for the task that belongs
to it. Fewer men of larger capac-
ity would do the task better.
Lacks Large Virtues.
Trust, confidence. enthusiasm
these simple virtues of all great
business are the ones most lacking
in government organization. We
have so many checks and brakes
upon our work that our progress
does not keep pace with the ma
tons requirements.
I'VE could save money for the
government if we had more discre-
ton as to how we should use that
given us. For the high administra-
tive officers there should be sal
aries twice as high rs those now
given and they should be made to
feel that they are the ones respon-
sible for the work Of the depart
ment, the head being merely an ad.
wiser and a constructor OF policies
In word, we need more opportu.
nifty for planning, engineering
craftsmanship above. and more fix,
ed authority and responsibility be.
low"
Tells of Work Accomplished. -.
Describing the n.terior depart
ment as an abiding place for {
group Of unrelated governmental
agencies" the retiring secretar,
characterizes it none the less a.
"the most distinctively American
Of all the departments.
Construction of the Alaskan rail
way, opening of Alaskan coal land.
by a leasing system, water powel
development legislation, and
leasing system Of oil and minera
lands on the public domain ar
enumerated among the latter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
Steam Less Expensive.
STEAL 5000 GOODS
FROM BETTENDORF

Thieves entered the Abraham
general dry goods store in Betten-
dorf last night and made a clean
getaway with 5000 worth of mer-
chandise. Although the police are
investigating the case there is no
clue to the identity of the burglars.
A few silk shirts, some fancy silk
lingerie for ladies', several revolv-
ers and , couple of pairs of men S
trousers constituted their haul.
haul. The theft was discovered
when the store was opened this
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
VICTIM OF FALL
STILL IN COMA

Frank Thompson of Wyanet, ILL.,.
who suffered a fractured skull Fri
day afternoon when he fell from
the viaduct being repaired at the
Rock Island arsenal. is still in an
unconscious condition in st. An
thongs hospital, as he has not re-
gained his senses since the acct
dent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
NEWS EDITOR Is
TAKEN FOR TRIAL
TO CLINTON, IOWA

Harry Hamilton, former editor
of the Rock Island News, who was
arrested in Davenport last week on
a charge of burglary, was today
taken by the authorities to Clinton
for trial, which will take place
this week.
The court at Clinton has direct
jurisdiction over the village of
Wheatland, where the alleged rob-
berry Hamilton is held for, took
place,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
R. !. SOUTHERN
TO OPERATE
ASAT PRESENT
Road Goes Rack To Corporate Op.
Grafton But Former Schedule Is
To Remain in Effect

No alteration in the schedule or
plan of operation of the Rock Is
land Southern railroad will take
place very soon, although in COM
mon with all other railroads the
government control was relin-
quished today, George W. Quacken-
bush, vice-president and general
manager of the company stated.
Two trains. one mixed and one pas
senger, will operate each way be-
tween Rock Island and Monmouth
daily.
This schedule has answered the
purpose of serving the small towns
along the Southern, very well, and
there is no reason for changing ii
at this time. the official held. There
will, therefore, be no outwardly ap-
parent alteration in the conduct OF
the railroad.
Steam Less Expensive.
For the present at least electric
cars will not be operated on the
southern, the four daily trains be-
ing entirely steam driven. 1t is
said that the use of steam as mo-
tive power results in less expense
than does the operation of the cleo
trio cars. All connection so far as
operation is concerned, between
the Edwards river power plant al
Matherville and the Southern. has
been severed, said Mr.. Quacken
bush.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
THOMAS BURNER
FILES NOTICE OF
HIS CANDIDACY
Especial to The Argus. }

VDPScHf
Springfield. ILL.,. March l.
Thomas Il. Burner. Carthage, flied
his petition today to the secretary
of state as candidate for delegate
to the Democratic national conven
ton from the Fourteenth distric..
He expressed no preference for
president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
FILES PETITION
FOR NEW TRIAL
tSpecial to The Argus

Springfield, ILL.,, March Fred
erick Schmidt. Rock Island saloon
keeper, charged with selling liquor
in dry territory, whose conviction
in Rock Island circuit court the
supreme court affirmed, filed notice
today in the office of the clerk of
the supreme court that he would
ask for a rehearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
OUGHT TO NDICT
u. S. GRAIN CORP.
ONE SENATOR SAYS

Washington, March 1.-Congres-
sional investigation Of the United
States grain corporation was urged
in the senate today by Senator
Fernald, Republican. Maine. who
declared that if reports Of price
manipulation were true, those con-
nected with it fought to be in
dicted for grand larceny" He based
his criticism on reported disclos-
ures in a grand jury investigation
in Spokane, Wash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
ASKS $4,000 IN
ALLEGED ASSAULT
AND BATTERY CASE

Hattie Young today filed in the
circuit clerks Office praecipe for
summons directed against Kate
Keyport. The case involves s10,-
900. 1t is said to be based upon
an assault and battery charge.
Harry M. McCaskfin is the attor-
ney retained for the plaintiff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01
KILLING ON BORDER.

Ell Paso, March 1.-One Mexican
was killed and another seriously
injured in a fight between Ameri-
can military border guards and
Mexican whisky smugglers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01

AMERICAN KILLED AT KOVNO,
Warsaw, March An American
named Harris, who recently join
ed the Lithuanian army, is reported
to have been killed during the mil
itary revolution at Kovno, Lithu-
ania.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01

LABOR TROUBLE IN JAPAN.
London, March 1.-Serious labor
trouble has broken cut in Japan,
the Daily Mail says it understands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-01

The United States owns fully
one-half Of the worlds stock of
diamonds.