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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08
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NICK UzEl.Ac


ms Omeasls Who Aays tsiksd
Nix Ua1lse ~ -naa whe
62aAy aftae16o0~g down and
|1rae1 JeoeDt1ne 1atseon q Unsf
oItpe Wills e&tsnDt1sg - mako
~ Sofaway a1t1e - ooci6snt IN
~ - haA Gtsuck Miguel Rod
r1gAnd broksu : leg Of the NsH-
= odfE ~ DuDsie4 " tho m
3o6oot attitude Asea0o4 b. HIN.
Ueelao u q Tie cOunky jail In
Rock lsland, no one having come 10
~ "a after he was recommended
~ held 70 tho grand Jury under
s01oooo boods & the coSCner's IN
eoo0t yesterday morning. No has .
G1eo and four childrense The home
tSat ~ Twenty-nrst street, East
1E6lins.
. The state Of mind Of the man II
1ovoaled b. answers 70 some d tia
GUootions asked him BY the police.
h n known to b. The 0W1ee Of the
- he was driving. having pur-
Eoeod' II q few weeks ago. He told
SOMEONE he WAS not driving 1t the
- Of the accident and was mot
~ owner Of the car.
10 Z. L. Eagle. assistant states
at1osnsy. hs 10 said to have claimed
that hs was going down hill after
-gnaoains. The strest ID perfectly
flsvel q the places where both acct
sdsnts occurred. Some believe the
fappsrent derangsmsnt Of mind ID
merely due 10 the excitement Of the
accident That Usslac had been
drinking seems to be an established
ffAct.
CIR Plunged Over walk
According to Henry Hoover, wh0
drove his car after Usslac and tool
charge OF him after the accident
the automobile driven by the intox-
icated man plunged over the side
walk after It struck tho girl. col
ldsd with . telephone pole and
went on for another block before
Hoover caught mp with 1t.
Frank Misiewiez and his two
gchildren were riding with Uzelac In
his car 1t the time Of the accident
sNr. Misiewiez claims excitement
scAused the driver to continue down
Sths street after the accidents. That
he was mot entirely familiar with
the car may have been possible
shaying purchased It only q short
time ago. Miss Leona De Voss was
walking with the Marsoun girl. but
ssce1ls unable to clearly recollecI
/ the scene.
70 Services TomoFrow.
a Funeral services over the re-
mains OF Miss Marsoun will be helt
sat 9 tomorrow morning at st
Mary's church in East Moline. Bur
sisl will be in st. Mary's cemetery
The deceased was born in Eas
fGt. Louis Is years ago and came t,
East Moline with her parents min
months ago. She was employed a
clerk by the Union Malleable Irol
company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08

Continued from Page One.)
Iluential and powerful business and
professional men in your city as
described by this plan for the ex-
ecutive committee" said Senator
Reed.
Meets Requirements.
Mr.. Blossom said that W. A.
Woodford was chairman Of the ways
and means committee for Cleveland
and agreed with Senator Reed that
he was described by the language
OF the form which recommended a
big yisioned financial man," for the
post The prospect list Of 5000
names" which form 101 recommend
ed. was also identified as existing in
Cleveland as was the cream list"
assigned the executive committee.
Mr.. Blossom said he had been told
by Mr.. Protzman, that the execu-
tive committee had obtained about
$4,000 in pledges from this list.
Senator Reed brought out that this
conversation with Mr.. Protzman
took place after the committees
subpoena was served on Mr.. Bios
som.
Reed and Kenyon Clash.
At one stage Of the examination
the Missouri senator remarked:
80 it was after a good luncheon,
an inspiring speech by Congress
man Tess with everybody feeling
good that you started out and made
the raid"
The witness smiled, but Senator
Kenyon brought out that he pre-
ferred started the campaign" as
a concluding phrase to Senator
Reeds suggestion.
II do not think the witness
should be led into the position of
using language with which he does
not agree" said Chairman Kenyon.
"The witness and l are getting
along fine" rejoined Senator Reed
amid laughter. III you leave me
alone I'll be good natured all day.
Senator Reed and Chairman Ken
yon FLASHED again when the Mis-
souri, senator asked Mr.. Blossom
who suggested this plan you fol-
lowed, which absolutely tallies in
almost every respect with this
document / have Just read"
Senator Kenyon cautioned the
witness not to answer.
Reed Assails Kenyon.
"You have bully-ragged wit
nesses," Senator Reed retorted
you have done every sort Of thing
to witnesses, you have asked lead
ing questions. In all my years OF
experience, l never heard anyone in
court and especially not on an In
vestigation committee, supposed tc
be seeking all the truth, caution q
witness not to answer a question in
that manner"
Senator Kenyon withdrew his OBJ
1ections and Mr.. Blossom stated
that either Mr.. Protzman or Mr.
Woodford had outlined the plan to
him.
Denies Seeking Big Amounts.
Senator Spencer said, regarding
Form 1ol:
I'm that document is q statement
which my distinguished colleague
omitted, to the effect that contribu-
tons Of form $1,000 to $4,000
should be sought. Was there any
such direction issued in Cleve.
land%
Not to my knowledge" replied
Mr.. Blossom.
He said he himself gave out q
statement regarding the 100000
quota and that this happened in ar
interview the day after the Coz
speech in Pittsburgh.
Mr.. Blossom told Senator Kenyon
he could not say whether the Re.
publican national committee had
anything to do with fixing a quota
for Cleveland.
Asks Effect Of sDryness.S
Senator kenyon vas told there
was nothing sinister shout the
lunche0ns to team captains" and
asked whather Il va dilacult Il
arouse enthusiasm because C1eve'
land Bas dry r
"a ~ IT, 80 uai1 ~
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08
TWO DRAW FINES
IN POLICE COURT

Charles Larine was fined IS By
Magistrate D. ]. Cleland in police
court this morning on a charge Of
disorderly conduct.
julius johnson paid a fine OF IS
on a charge OF operating an auto
mobile at night with bright lights
on.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08
Obituary
Funeral Of william II. McQuaI

Funefal Of william II. McQuade.
Funeral services OF William II.
EAcQuade. who dropped dead from
heart trouble last Saturday after
noon. were held at $50 yesterday
afternoon at the home of his sister,
Mrs.. Calvin Mckay. TO Thirty
fourth avenue. Father P. H. Dur
HIN was in charge of the services,
Burial was In Calvary cemetery.
Pallbearers were all nephews OF
the deceased. They were Harley
6chaffer Of Chicago, and Fred
'0ruby. Ralph Norris, Harry Git
william 0ruby and Gilbert Jens, ali
sof Rock Island. Many floral offer.
lings were given in tribute to Mr.
'4cousde.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08
ILLINOIS CITY

Sedan, Sept. 6, when they celebrat-
ed their 55th wedding anniversary,
having been married at Edgington,
Sept. 6, 1855, by Timothy Dutton. To
this union we're born eight children,
four boys and four girls, Miss Percy
at home, John of Andalusia, Will Of
Illinois City, Melvin Of Andalusia,
Mrs. Sara Dusenberry Of Fruitland,
Mrs. Dora Lentz Of Millersburg,
Charles of Crandon. Wis. Mrs.
Austin Mccoy Of South Mascatine.
Iowa. They have had A grandchil-
dren, four OF whom are deceased.
and one great grandchild. Mr..
Sedan was born April II, 1885. in
Switcherlan county, Ind, being So
years old. Mrs. Sedan W9s born in
Drufy, ILL.,, Sept. 5, 1S4Ss being "
years old. Both are in good health.
A pleasant time is anticipated at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Cannon Thursday morning be-
tween the hours Of and II when
the county farm adviser, P. R.
Edgerton, will hold q demonstra-
ton on the culling Of farm poultry.
A large crowd is expected at the
monthly ladies' aid society dinner
to be held In the M. E. church base
ment.
A large crowd was present at the
ice cream social held at the church
basement, Tuesday evening.
Quarterly meeting was held at
the M. E. church Monday evening.
An election of all officers for the
coming year was held. The dis
trict superintendent, DR.. Jones,
was present. and a very good re-
port from all was made.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Blanchard, a daughter, Wednesday,
Sejt. 1.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Middagh, a daughter, Thursday,
Sept. 2.
A large interested crowd attend
ed tho tractor demonstration last
Wednesday at Theodore More
heads farm.
A large crowd attended the
dance here in the Community hall
Saturday evening. The six piece
jazz orchestra from Muscatine rem
viii have = dance SATURDAY eveniny
Sept Isl
Most evervone vent IA magazine
Labor dav IN the hom. comirs
celehration vhila others vsnt A.
nieht to the free lunch and f,rs.
works
The widows. club met rrtdav an.
ernoon with Mrs. Emms Hnv.S
Mr. and Mrs Ed q Morrov nj
Hannibal Mo c.me srndov "a v;s;t
indefiniteiv with ~. danrhter NJ
Ernest Murdocf and family Of Mns'
catine his mother M. Ellen MOI.
row and sister NJ. Trsd nrnc.,
and family via Mnsc.t;na
Mr. and Mrs Audrey R.ev.. =,
Muscatine came over Surdsv r. y,
Wait a week or so vith ~ I.tt.-,.
sister Mrs Emma Howard ana NJ.
M. Reeves - =
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08
School Dresses:

Fresh new gingham
dresses in becoming
styles that meet the de-
mands of the growing
girl; pretty sailor dress
es; plain colored ging-
hams with plaid trim
mings; all long sleeves;
6 to IA years: s5.75,
$500, $4.75, $3.45 and
$2.98.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08
CALL FOR BIDS.

Bids will b received ct the May
nf's office until . O'Clock 4 m,
6eptamber IL. 1890, for grading
10Th avenue from 9Th to 9Th streets,
approximately 1000 cubic yards,
md 18th street from 18th to 21st
Avenues. approximately 1900 cubic
yards. The city reserves the right
70 reject any or all bids.
FRANK WITCH,
Commissioner.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08

All the larger political parties in
the new republic Of Czecho- Slovakia
gave the women members places in
their councils, including the execu-
tive and administrative bodies both
central and local.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08

Both in London and in Pr.
women were among the earlie,t !,
establish themselves in bushes. !. !
dealers in postage stamps for al
lectors.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08
CENSUS RETURNS

1ecanaba. Mich. 1900: decrease
~ or OF per cent.
Peekskille, N. v. 1855; increase
rs, OF IL per cent
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08

Chinese girls are, it is said. to
be taken to Europe to act as do
mestic servants.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08

In Hungary the women do not
vote until they are "a, and then
only II they can read and write.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08

Shoes:
L a die s H av ana
brown or black kid
shoes; with Louis or Gu
ban heel: $6.9s a pair.
Ladies' wn or
black shoes with Cuban
heel; splendid values at
$3.50 a pair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08

A ~ nsvs N - t,ss-1ns
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08

New Sweaters:
New sweaters with
angora fronts, sleeves
and peplum in crochet
patterns, artistically de-
signed and especially
desirable in American
Beauty, burnt orange
an d blue: $3.50,
$12.75, $3.50 and
$1O.98.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08
WITNESS, ON
STAND, BACKS
C0x'S CHARGE

CONTINUED from Page one.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08

Turbans and small hats of COM
binations of metallic cloth and velvet
in desirable shades. At $3.50 these
hats would seem reasonable; we are
selling them for $3.50.
Tailored hats from Americas best
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08

makers; black, brown and navy;
$3.50, $14.50, $3.50, $3.50 and
$5.98.
Stylish, new pattern hats, chenille
and tinsel embroidered; others trim
med with the new pin ornaments and
feather novelties: $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-08
Some Excellent Blankets and
Comforts at Last Years Prices
Just About One-fourth Less
Than If Bought This Year.

1890 - 0@SeoS
Double neeced gray cotton blan-
kets with pink or blue borders; 70x
80, 1898 pair.
Jumbo size, gray, heavy wool fin
ished blankets, 72x82: $5.98 a pair.
72x80 plaid blankets in pinks,
blues and tans, $3.50 a pair.
Velvet finished blankets in clear
bright blue, pink and tan plaids, 6S
x80: s6.98 a pair.
74x84 (large sise) velvet finished
blankets, ends finished with mohair
binding, in blue, pink, tan or gray
plaids: s7.98 a pair.
Comforts for Comfort.
Light weight silkoline comforts,
full sire: $3.50 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-27
Doughnut Optih Marks
 Bunn's Discussion on the
 80 uleUards of Birmingham
Remembers Chattanooga, Atlanta Mobile and New Orr leans Then Humbly Gives Thanks for Magic City. Agrees With Idea of Holding Contractors Fi-
 nancially Responsible for Durability

"For the very reason that the people are more or less helpless in their hands, the agents of the people, the city government, should be all the more rigid in seeing that only good serviceable paving is laid," said o. L. Bum, general manager of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Many of the slip shod methods in laying of paving in the past are due to lack of regard for that high responsi- bility.
 T am not speaking of Birmingham in particular. As far as this city Is con cerned I am not inclined to join the chorus of condemnation that l hear about me. In fact, when I compare the paving in Birmingham with that of many other cities, I am inclined to be- lieve that for mileage and condition of paved streets, Birmingham is up to any of them and far ahead of a lot.
 TAKE CHATTANOOGR'
 ;'Take Chattanooga. from which place came to Birmingham three years ago there they built paved boulevard from the city limits to Chickamauga. Ii looked fine and for a short time 1t was fine, but In very little while the paw Ing wore away in spots and one using the boulevard with safety had to .en- gineer his course like following the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-27
.SUFFRAGTSTS PLAN / BIG CELEBRATION IN
 HONOR OF VICTORY

In honor of the victory of the wom- ems fight for national suffrage. a mon ster demonstration will be staged in Alabama if plans of local suffragists are carried out. A meeting of the dem onstration committee appointed by Mrs H. E. Pearce, chairman of the county suffrage association. has been called for Saturday at 12:30 o'clock at the Business and Professional Wom- ems Clubrooms on Twenty y-first street between Second and Third avenues
 Plans for the celebration will be made and all local organizations are requested to send representatives to take part in this demonstration. AL though the exact date has not been set. it is expected that 1t will take place On Saturday, September 4.
 Mrs. Solon Jacobs, chairman of the celebration committee. stated that it was probable there would be big pa rade in which number of features will be introduced. She has urged al; local organizations to assist in this celebration which marks the entrance of women into the nations politics. Al; members of the suffrage association and all women interested are invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-27
Another Conference
 On the Waterworks
City to Buy Plant or Renew Contract
 By Next Year

Municipal ownership of the waterworks Of Birmingham wt9s again discussed by the City Commission and officials of the Birmingham Water Works Company at an informal conference yesttrday morn ing.
 The present franchise of the city with the Water Works Company expires oa January l. Under the terms of ths frar chise- the city may either purchas the water system at that time or enter into new contract
 The city originally had a thirty-year franchise with the. Water Works Com pany. but during former city admin istration this was modified so as to be concluded on January II. 1921. The change was made with the idea of che city purchasing tho system. A valuation oe the property made by the company at that time was approximately $7,o00,gD A valuation made by the city approxi- mated ss.0o0.000.
 pr. N. A. Barrett president of the com IT ission, statod that-it was problematical at this time as to whether the city will condition of the city and the condition donment of the idea.
 matter carefully. A number of other con- flrences will be held between now l1 January l.
 Harry Homer, superintendent of tho Water Works Comrany. and Augustus Benners, general counsel. were in the conference with the commission. Mir. Horner stated tha. the company would either sell at an agreed valuation or en- ter into another franchise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-27

windings of a stream. The entire work had to be done over again. The first paving was an absolute loss.
 "DOwn In New Orleans they arc still using cObb1estones. relic of
 byxone nge. In Mobile recently hnd occasion to go out to the Chick asaw shipbuilding plant. It made
 me seasick and | had perilous feeling all the wny on account of the paving. Atlanta has nothing on
 in the general condition of
 streets. But there is faulty paving in Bir< mingham and there should not be anys The city officials. as agents of the peo, pie, should see that there is none.
 PROTECT PEOPLE
 For protection of the people and of themselves as agents of the people. every bit of paving that is laid should be laid under strong surety bond and there should be such prompt recoup- ment on that bond that contractors will not attempt to pass off a shoddy arti- cle on this city 1
 "HoweNcr, should not start
 out with the Idea that In case there is faulty paving the citizen shall be
 reeouped. but our idea should be
 that there is not going to he any
 such thing ns poor wOrkmanship,
 unless someone responsible fmmedi-
 ateIy fccis the responsibility fin no
 very agreeable manner.
 q will again say thrt Birmingham paving compares favorably with that of other cities of it's size. but that is no excuse for any bad paving. Magnolia Point and out toward Woodlawn arc sa mpes of the faulty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-27
City News In Brief

The Chamber of Commerce has ap- pointed the following on its aviation committee:
 Frank Dixon. chairman; E. W. Stan. ford. Virgil Evans. James Simpson, J. N. Ford and Samuel c. Bowman. The committee has been organized and is a, work. It's chief effort will be to SC. cure an aviation field for Birmingham
 Henry Halfacre. chairman of the Civic Association committee on conventions, has called the committee to meet at the Trtwiier at 1o:39 o'clock this morning to organize for the year
 The work of the committee is to bring to Birmingham as many conveptions as possible. This committee is as new one. and it is expected that it will play a large part in making Birmingham the convention city" of the south.f
 Condemnation proceedings against a mule. wagon and set of harness /were filed in the chancery division of the circuit court yesterday by Solicitor Jo- eeph R. Tate. This property was con- fiscated by the county. it being alleged that it was being used to transport li- quor in violation of the state law. It is. alleged to have been in the possession of Alonzo Bridges. alias Alonzo Bridge. s.-an. at the time of the seizure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-27
AFRAID ID INVEST
 !. 0N A HIGH MARKET
Crittenden Speaks Before Realtors on Birmingham's
 Housing Problems

After hearing the explanation of the cooperative building plan of the Blr- mingham Civic Association explained by T. J. Crittenden. chairman of the Civic Association comWttee on housing. the Birmingham Real Estate Exchange, at the regular meeting yesterday, placed the matter in the hands of their housing committee to cooperate with the Civic Association.
 Members of the housing committee are A. c. Montgomery, chairman; Thornton Estes, M. F. Messer, Hugh Martin and Roland L. Lide.
 MT. Crittenden told of the need of houses in Birmingham today. There are cases. he said, of men, holding high sal- aried positions with large corporations who are forced to have their residences in Birmingham who are leaving their families in New York and other large cities because there is not place for them to live.
 He told of the fact that there is a great deal of idle money in Birmingham that would be put in building if the pes- pie could be convinced that prices Of building material will hot slump within the next few years. The people who have this money would gladly lend It to the upbuilding of Birmingham. MT. Crit tenQen Salu. Wo WdHy 10 oPci up iioi o houses in Birmingham for people to come here and live"
 He told of the efforts of the house committee who had visited the building material concerns here and secured their consent to furnish building material at cost, plus overhead expense. He told that the architects have promised to draw plans for merely the cost of the blueprints This. he said, would mean a saving of not less>than IS per cent on the investment.
 Tho banks, he stated. have promised their support and cooperation and the building loan and mortgage companies likewise.
 The plan, as 1t was explained by MT. Crittenden. is to get 100 people to each build a house. the. material for which is to be secured through the cc-opera- tive purchase in quantity lots. Only 30 per cent of the entire investment in house and lot is required in cash.
 W. G. Oliver. vice president of the ex. change, stated that If the building and plumbing regulations of the city were suspended, the committee would be abla to offer the people a further saving of IS per cent. making total of 90 per cent saving.