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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-21
Us FUNNY FOLKS.
[NERE LIES MANS ANCIENT ENEMY,

We're . funny lot Of creatures
VINO make up the human race;
Some have funny sets Of features
Passing muster as face.
Some folks have quite funny eyebrows
Others sport funny neck;
We have both the low and highbrows-
It's funny world. by HEX!
We've Z lot of funny manners,
We do lots of funny tricks;
We are fond OF waving banners,
Love to play at politics.
How we love to sound our slogans.
Hated rivals hopes to wreck.
And to prod him with our brogans-
It's funny world, by HEX!
We adore our daily labor,
II there's not too much Of II.
And we dearly love our neighbor-
Yes; VERY little bit.
We're as full Of false pretenses
As a bogus banking check
We've no thought of consequences
It's funny world, by HEX!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-21

The Oldest work on Freemasonry
in the United States was written by
Benjamin Franklin and published
Is The Book Of Constitutiods."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-21

Let the drys not lose heart. Reynolds yes
terday elected an anti-license village ticket.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-21

II the alleged jealousy between the tw
navies is caused by Englands desire for Sim
our duty is obvious.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-21

Senator Johnson will not take second place
on the ticket He tried that once
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-21
THIS SOUNDS MYSTERIOUS. B'GUM.

tFrom the Burlington Gazette)
Rev. and Mrs. X. r. Anderson left Monday
for Omaha Neb. where Rev Anderson under
went an operation on Wednesday for his
malady
FIERCE TORNADO HITS NORTHWEST
PART OF ARKANSAS" -FreepaRt Journal
Standard.
AS distinguished from the gentle sort
Well, There's Lots OF 1t There TO Be Recovered
tFrom the Moline Dispatch
Mrs. Harry Ainsworth and Howard
H. Rogers and his small son. Howard
Jr.. are expected to return tonight from
Florida, where they went several weeks
ago that Mr.. Rogers might regain his
health after severe attack OF pneumo-
MIA. During his absence Mr.. Rogers
spent week in Cuba and his recovery
has been good.
give Seconds Day With Our Presidents,
VIIl.-Martin Van Buren,.
A "Knckerbock-
Err Buckaroo"
knew when to talk
And when not to.
IN Fiume where Cable d'Annunz' hold.
sway, all his officers are shaving their head.
and cultivating cute little vandykes that the,
may look like him because they admire hin
greatly Ridiculous, what?
BUT-over here we have the overall craze
R. E. MIG
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-21
You Know the Judge, Of Course!
from The ArguS).

@. What is the quotation the colonefs lady
and Judge OGrady are sisters under the skim
taken from?
SIR: Did you know that Happy Rock" is
the name of farm in Gladstone, ILL.,?
RICHIE.
No. but it sounds fishy No rock was ever
happy without its rye.
She's Been Named Lizzie. Naturally.
(From the Youngstown telegram.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Ford. NC
Greagor street, April IA. an S-pound daughter
THAN obituary poetry there is but one
thing worse and that is the marriage brand
Here is sample clipped from a downstate
paper
Two souls have met,
Two lives in holy wedlock joined.
Henceforth, two hearts will beat as one
As down life's path, they journey on.
The ever changing years will prove,
The sweet companionship of love,
OF two, who thus can say
We twain, forever. and for aye.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-21

with The Mcclure News paper Synd ate
, 1920-07-24

IT IS A~SCERTAINED FOR CERTAIN THAT
THE MOVEMENT is STILL ON FOOT, A
PUBLIC MASS MEETING WILL BE HELD
FOR H PURPOSE OF GETTING POPULAR
OPINION FOR OR AGAINST, IN THE CUES
TON. WHY'DON'T THE PROMOTERS HOLD
A PUBLIC MEETING? NO, BECAUSE THEY
KNOW BEFOREHAND THEY WILL FAIL.
HUMBUG, ALL OF IT!
Yours
ABSIAINER.
, 1920-07-24

son in this Council. [ believe oul Cow
ern0r 10 be sincere in every respect, but
| feel that when any public question is
being discussed, and anyone has a strong
opinion that the interest OF his constitu-
ency is to be sacrificed, disloyalty lies in
the holding of his tongue,
Any how the action taken by the Gov
ernOr today shows tina he is willing to
adhere to the promise given the people
of this island, to work III harmony with
them for the benefit Of the island and
ac;)rijng to their wishes and desires.
1st Member for Christiansted Country
District (StUkemdnn remarked: Mr..
Vice-Chaicman. | am one OF those
VINO opposed the measure, and there
fore, | wish to second the words of
the last speaker. We are sa isfied
thar the Governor wants to do what
is right, and to work in harmony
with the people, but there are people in
this Council who are using the name of
the Governor and trying TO force meas
uresion the people. The bill which is now
Withdrawn is the most unprecedented;
have never seen anything like it for the
tOrty-six years | h We been on this is
land
A committee was appointed at the lasr
meeting when the measure was being
discussed, 70 investigate and report on
the matter, and was given one hour to
report; We had no chance to look around
for another suitable site 70 recommend;
Il left the CruncIl, andsatter | left, a mo-
ton was made TO Dissolve the Committee.
Since, We have met, and two other sites
we're proposed for the institution.
VII &c we would like to know IS me real
opinion OF che Governor. We are inclined
to work in harmony With tn Governor,
but not with some who pretend tnaC they
are working or behalf of The Governor.
1t is US vino have lived here all our lives
who know the sentiments OF the people,
and | am glad that the Governor is al
ways trying to meet the wishes Of the
people. We are not trying TO oppose the
Governor, but We do not think it right
to force anything through this Coun
Gil. as was done in the last meeting.
[ hope the Governor will see things
10 their true light. | again beg to re-
mark that we have tull confidence in the
Governor.
The Vice-Chairman remarked: | think
Honorable Members will agree thai by
the remarks Of the two last speakers,
sufficient has been said on the matter.
therefore consider the matter closed.
The Resolution is withdrawn.
To be continued.
, 1920-07-24
LOCAL.

Il is requested to our that on Sun
day evening the 25th. the Navy Band
will repeat the concett rendered on Sun
day night last, 18th.
The rumor concerning the Lake Leland
, 1920-07-24
ABSIAINER

KILOGRAMS.
ST. CROlX STATION.
London, july Goth. The approximate
casualties in the present Arab revolt
in MesOpOtamja are three British and
Indian officers killed and IA wounded,
1853 Indian troops killed or missing. and
232 wounded, according a to statement
made by Mr. Churchill. Secretary tor
War.
Constantinople, July goth. Railway
traffic has been interrupted by the
fighting between the Greeks and Turks
in the region of Adrianopie. Repre-
sentatives of the Allied Powers have
advised civilians to refrain from travel
ling.
Warsaw, July 20th.-All the BoIshe-
Wiki attacks along the front have been
repulsed, according to reports. The
Soviet troops have been repeatedly en-
~deavouring to break through here with
Lemherg as their 0hjectivn 70.
London, Julye Goth. Large reinforce
ments have been ordered from India
to MesOpOtamla to cope with the Arab
revolt there, 1t as announced in the
House of Commons today by Mr.. Church
Ill said there was no reason for anxiety
regarding the position. The British
garrison at Romeika was holding but, he
added, ana was being supplied by air.
London. July 20th.-IhG Govt's. reply
TO the note of Foreign Minister Tchit-
cherin of Soviet Russia regarding an
armistice with Poland Will be despatched
tonight. It intimates that if the Rus
slams advance further into Poland all
negotiations for trade between Great
Britain and Russia viii be broken off.
Warsaw, July 10th. The long awaited
attack by the Bolsheviki y ng the line
Of the river Styr in Volhynia has com.
menced, and has been repulsed by seven
Polish divisions, according to announce
ments
London, July 20th.-King Feisai Of
Syria has replied to the French ultima
tum by accepting the French mandate
for Syria subject to the League Of Ma
tons, and confirming other conditions,
but objecting to the French occupying
the territory mentioned in the uItimatunI.
Doom, Holland, July 20th.-Dr. Wand
ergerg, who assists the court physician
in the treatment Of the former German
Emperor, was called into consultation
at Doom -astIe yesterday, and decided
that the condition OF the former Empress
was such as TO forbid her being informed
If Prince JOachim's death.
, 1920-07-24

80 4 +N' 1 'C'iCD 4IN A|HS'ANH N~A-
Correspondence.
C~hristiansted, July %, 1920
Editor st. CrojU AUi8':
In your editorial Of today you an
bounce the circulation Of lists for sigma
lures against prohibition, to be forward
ed TO the Governor under petition to veto
the anti-prOhIbitiOn bill just passed by
the Colonial Council. | also note that
the cl~rgy of certain denominations
named in your note are behind this
action, and, upon inquiry, learn that the
Anglican priest in this parish IS not con
nected with the movement. | find in
going through the array Of parsons con
cerned that there is not a single native
among hem, nor a single one having
any interests in this island beyond his
'divine'' calling, and it strikes me and a
large majority of persons who have the
welfare of this community at heart, that
there ought to be people enough among
the natives, who could espouse such a
cause as this anti-DcOhibitiOn movement if
the same emanated from the people. Are
we in need Of foreigners to come here to
legiSlate for US, or to confuse our local
legislation ? The community considers it
i~mpudanca Of the highest degree for these
men who come from places where booze
sells on every street corner to want to
point cut to US what is good for US in this
respect, Let the shoemaker stick to his
asst, and the parS0n to the psalms, and
the people can advise themselves in other
matters. or if not, they can find in their
midst those capable of ~champiOning any
cause they wish to present TO the Gov
ernor. Let the Barbadians 90 to Barba-
dos and introduce prohibition there; let
them write the British Government and
see whether they can improve the NOR
ais OF the laborers of which the worst
type came here. They are too cunning
or to a5lute to attempt that, then why
come here with such poppyshoW.
LET US LIKE N MAN Jet UP mi
BACH UP THE COLONIAL COUNLM IN ITS
ACTION ON THE PROHIBITION BILL, AND
PUT OUR Foot DOWN ON THIS ~INTERFER-
ENCE BY FOREIGNERS IN OUR LOCAL AT
FAIRS. | AND EVERYONE LSE BELIEVE
THAT THE GOVERNOR VII DO THE RIGHT
THING WITHOUT BEING URGED BY A FEW
FOREIGN PARSONS. AND We RELY ON
HIM. A WORD OF ADVICE TO THE WISE
is SUFFICIENT. AND THESE MEDDLERS
r ADVISED TO STOP If BY MONDAY
Arizona republican., 1920-05-02
INDIAN STUDENTS IF COOK BIBLE SCHOOL
 IN COMMENCEMENT

Last Tuesday evening the Indians of the Cook Bible school held their com mencement exercises on the lawn near their school building The slightly elevated platform was carpeted with
 Navajo rugs whose bright hues blend ing with the floral decorations made a fitting background for the fifteen In Idians and their teachers seated there
 Thirteen pupils were enrolled this
 year and of those who spoke three
 were third year, one second year and
 two first year students.
 John Rogers and David Chiago.
 Pimas, spoke on The Hope of the
 Indians" and Gods Cail to the In-
 dians." Thomas Atkinson, Navajo told how his people were receiving the
 missionaries, and Guy Clark also a
 Navajo, described the different Pagan dances of the Hopis and Navajos, and
 justly rebuked the white people for trying to perpetuate these customs While the missionaries are doing their best to get them to turn from their heather ways
 Wilson Walker. a Pima, in his sub ject. Hills for Indian Christians" spoke of the difficulties awaiting the ones who go missionaries and the compensation at the top Of the hill
 Johnson Darrell. also a Pima had for his subject Gods Steward He urged the setting aside of definite part of ones income for the Lords work. And it may be stated here that more worthy examples of stew ardship can not be found than among these thirteen students. The only olt- side help they receive is their tuition house rent and fuel; they attend school one-half of the day and dc whatever they can find to do such as yard and house cleaning work the other half-day and Saturday and fr that way support their families: yet out of this meager sum every one oI them gives one-tenth to the Lord They give it willingly, too. and in their prayers they petition the Father that more of the white people may learn
 Joseph Wellington. a graduate ot 1914 who is stationed at Clarksdale explained in a very interesting way the progress made among the Apache,
 The Cook Bible school was founded in 1911. Rev. Logic often tells of the beginning of the school. when the one pupil was seated at one end of the table and he at the other end, each wondering what was in the mind Of the other. These young people are taught plain practical Christianity and how to apply it to their fellowmen.
 Every one who hears the earnest talks these boys give. marvels at the great work that has been accomplished them, yet it is no wonder when one knows their instructor, Rex George Logic and Rev. Claude Broad head and their wives. who set them of true manhood and wom- lnhookl
 These broad minded men, at the end ,f their college days in the east, closed their ears to offers that contained good chances for promotion and hearl1- l ened to the call of the native American If the Southwest.
 They have now-the larger vision of l an enlarged school where there will | be sufficient space to accommodate | many more students who will spread l he Gospel farther and farther into | the southland. into benighted Mexico, i and to those farther thousands of In- | iians in the great untouched continent 1 1f South America.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-02
PLUNkETT TAXES. OATH OF OFFICE AS CITY'S NAY0R'
Simple Inauguration Cere- monies Held-Irvine and Barnett Also Sworn in = Appoint J. W. Wagner as New City Auditor

Willis H. PlUnkett entered the meet ing room of the city commission in the city hall at 10 o'clock yesterday and took the oath Of office as mayor of Phoeaix. J. A. R. Irvine and c. W. Barnett, former city commissioners who were reelected, were also sworn in
 Floral offerings from friends of the three city executives taking office filled the room and lent pleasing at mosphere to the simple inauguration ceremonies.
 When called upon to address the meeting, the newly elected mayor Will lis H. Plunkett, said he thought the commissioners and himself had been elected to act and not to speak. but added:
 T will say that it has been said that all philosophy has been founded on two. words, sustain and abstain and hope all the employees of the city will sustain in our efforts and that the citizens of Phoenix abstain from de- structive criticism
 City Commissioner Fred Adams was appointed vice chairman of the com mission, an office formerly held by Commissioner Barnett.
 On the recommendation of Commis- Sioner Henderson, John W. Wagner was appointed to the office of city au- ditor. Wagner is a successful public accountant who came here from Gin .cinnati several years ago.
 Upon the motion of Commissioner Irvine, which carried unanimously. the city attorney was instructed to draft resolution expressing appreciation Of the service given the city by the tiring mayor Peter Corpstein. Mir Corpstefn was not present at the meet. ing.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-02
WORK ON VERDE
 WATER SYSTEM
 ALREADY BEGUN
Engineers Encounter Much Difficulty Blasting Road to Point Where the Intake Is to Be Built

Through stony precipitous stretches 1000 feet o4 roadway is being con structed along the Verde river. This section of the road, which Iill lead five miles up the river to the point of in take for the Verde water system, has been under construction for two months and is nearing completion Progress has been slow along this rocky point of the Verde because the greater portion of it required blasting.
 The construction of the Verde water system for Phoenix is under the direct supervision of l.. E. Hitchcock, city en- gineer. He expects to start work on the infiltration system and excavation for the pipe lines very soon. The lay ing of pipe will begin September 1.
 In addition to pushing the Verde river project, City Engineer Hitchcock has been carrying out an extensive paving program. During the month of April 2S,047 square yards of paving, including curb and gutter and drainage system, were completed at cost Of s97 ,S26.22. Improvements were made on Brill street from Tenth to Eleventh streets; Tenth and Eleventh streets. from Brill street to Mcdowell road; Latham street from Third to Seventh avenues; Fifth avenue, from Portland to Latham streets; Jefferson street, from Twenty second to Twenty third avenues; Will letta street, from Seventh to Eighteenth streets; and Seventh street, from Brill to Willetta streets.
 Under city inspection 2O,4S6 square feet of sidewalk were constructed and Il driveways put in, exclusive of drive ways in connection with street paving.
 The Southwest Contracting company is now operating two units and with the addition of Warren Brothers, the city engineering department is enabled to push the paving program more rapidly than ever before.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-02
EXCURS|ON n HAYDEN
 ID BE DECIDED UPON

The Nocyar club of Hayden can't wait, and in consequence a meeting of the chamber of commerce committee on a proposed excursion to the Ray Hayden mining district will meet Nat 2 o'clock Monday afternoon to make arrangements.
 B. l.. Jones and R. H. Mills of the publicity committee of the NocyaT club, waited upon the chamber of commerce yesterday and said they were for the excursion and that the .Nocyar club would knock until it jared Phoenix to the roots if Phoenix didn't hurry up.' It is proposed to run the excur- sion by way of Florence. The com mittee which meets Monday to decide matters comprises Vernon Clark, Stay ton Doris, H. D. Mcyay, John Hyder and Roy Neble
Arizona republican., 1920-05-02

rience in this line in other parts of the southwest, has a paidup capital of s100,000.
 One of the features installed by the new company is the building of five large concrete storage bins, eacn capable of holding 1500 tons of coal. These bins will be used for the stor- age of coal to be used in case of emer- gency. While in these bins it is i'm possible for the fuel to deteriorate.
 Everything possible which will tend towards the quick and economical handling of feed and fuel has been in stalled. The company has contracted for an entire years supply of Gallup lump coal, in addition to which they have purchased 10000 cords of mes quite wood. The new plant is at Fifteenth and Harrison.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-02
ISSUE l36 MARRIAGE
 LICENSES IN APRIL


 According to the report for April filed yesterday by Claude s. Berry man. clerk of the superior court, one hundred and thirty-six marriage licenses were issued as against one hundred and five for March. The totaa number issued for the year to. date is 472. The total amount collected in fees for April was s3,570.15, including fees for certificates and copies, of of ficia1 records. March fees were S4,S04.20. Reorganization of the April report is as follows:
 Civil causes S1 ,514.40 Probate cases " 7SO.S5 Marriage licenses - PIP. % Criminal fines . 30O.0O Jury fees 27O.00 Miscellaneous fees ~ 251.90 Forfeited bail bonds .. 10000 Notary bonds ... 21.00 Total s3,57O.15
Arizona republican., 1920-05-02
FUEL AND FEED CO,
 STARTS OPERATIONS

With the opening for business of the capital Fuel and Feed company, one or the most up-to-date plants of it's kind in the southwest is now in opera 1lon- It has been the aim of the com pany since it decided to locate in Phoe- nix to spare neither pains nor expense n seeing that their equipment was the pest ana most modern money could 0btain
 The company, which is headed by men who have had a world of expe-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-21
'BRIOGEPORTER
 MAKES YALE SENIOR SOCIETY

 Not a single New Haven man was tapped in Yale's historic observance of 'sTap Day. on which members of the junior class are elected to the se- nior societies, which was held on the Campus yesterday afternoon.
 Two students turned down Scroll and Key, the first society to tap. to be tapped afterwards for Skull and Bones. They were Burton L- Hemin- way, son of the Watertown silk man. ufacturer, and Stephen Y. Hord, of Terre Hamte, Ind. Thomas J. Robert son, of Columbus, s. C., refused cleo ton to wolf's Head andswas tapped for Keys. stssfs.n x E
 James F. Neville of Omaha 7Neb-, 1uGrback on the football team, received what is usually considered the highest honor, being the last man elected to Skull and Bones. He was tapped by Henry P. Ramson, Jr-, of New York city. Neville played haffback on the football team last wear. Richardson Dibwortt of New York was the final selection, for Scroll and Key. and T. F HefreHfInger, of Indianapolis, foot ball and baseball player and member of the track team, the last choice fol Woffs Head.
 George M. Barker was the only stu dent from this city to be tapped. He was elected to WoEfs Head.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-21
MEMORIAL FUND,

A1umnae of the Commercial De- partment of the Bridgeport High School are cooperating together to make a suitable memorial for Mrs. Jeannette K- Matthias, who was for so many years a faithful teacher in the department. The committee iA seeking $500 to be assessed among the alumni at $1 each. Each mem- Der of the alumnae is requested to send his or her dollar to Miss Agnes Collins. treasurer of the fund, on or before June 5. MT. Matthias is in tenSeiy interested in the gift and has offered to duplicate the amount rais- ed. The memorial committed which will dispose of the fund includes MT. Matthias, Thomas L. Caskey and James c. Moore.
 The following people have already contributed to the Jeannette L. Mat thfaS Memorial Fund:
 May 19-Yetta Lederer, Mrs. An tofnette Staab Elsa Lawson, Veronica Smith, Mary Clark.
 May 20-Aflen E. Vincent, Beatrice Brown, Edward G. Wilson, Howard C. Gregory, Raymond Darling, L. B Davis, Marine B. Leonard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-21
OPPOSES ANTI-srRIKE BILL

Washington, May o--Representa- tives of organized labor demanded to- day that Congress set aside anti strike legislation until it has enacted laws to curb the prof1teer. A mum Der of representatives of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor and the railway brotherhoods appeared before a subcommittee of the Senate Inter state Commerce Committee in opposi- ton to the Poindexter bill, which pena1izes the melting of strikes.
 Henry Sterling, legislative represen- tative of the federation, said that the bills provisions were un-American and contrary to precepts of liberty and justice. He declared that labor has been wrongly accused of causing unrest. Unrest, he said, grows out of the seizure by capitalists of every wage increase as an excuse for fur ther raising of prices of commodf- ties.
 Senator Poindeter, in reply to the attack on his bill, denied that it woa11e take away the right to strike. I merely protects the rights of the public, he said. against professiona,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-21
FIX RATES.

Paris, May 19-Aviators and aero nautS taking part in the proposed round-the-world aerial derby will not be permitted to take advantage of the rotundity of the earth and lay their courses fan to the north. They most make their flights between the fif- teenth and sixtieth parallels of lati- tude and the prize will be given the flyer who covers the longest dis tances according to rules laid down by the committee in control of the race.
 Aviators wfM be allowed to start from any point, and will have a year fin which to complete their flight. Airp1anes of all kinds, dirigibles and balloons are eligible for the race.