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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11
Surprised on Birthday.

Mrs. Walter Sanderson of Milan
was happily surprised yesterday,
the occasion being her birthday,
whom q company Of friends from
Rock Island, Moline and Daven-
port, arrived at her home to spend
the day. The guests brought a de-
ttcious dinner which was served at
noon. Mrs. Sanderson received
many gifts from her friends in re-
Memorance Of the occasion.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11
ROmans.TaylOr Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Violet Tay-
lor of Napier, Neb., niece of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. B. Holtam of 21S6 Rip
ley street, Davenport, and Ashley
Newton Romans, Of Craig, Neb.,
took place at Trinity cathedral al
3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Rev
Marmaduke Hare officiating. At
tendants were Miss Agnes Holtam
cousin Of the bride, and Agnes
Schmidt. also a cousin of the
bride, acting as ring bearer. The
ushers we're Walter, Jessie and
Frank Holtam, and Preston Schmidt
Of Davenport, all cousins of the
bride. John Holtams acted as best
man.
The bride wore a dress Of white
geOrgette over white satin, with Q
bridal veil of tulle in coronet effect
AM held in place with a circlet oil
flowers. She carried brides roses
The bridesmaid was in white SAITH
| with accordion plated skirt anG
satin and lace blouse, and a hat OF
white georgette. She carried &
bouquet Of pink and white snap
dragons.
A wedding supper was served
after the ceremony at the Holtan
home, where between forty and fit,
relatives were entertained. Deco
rations were in pink and white. Mr.
and Mrs. Romans will leave thi
evening for Omaha and from Their,
will go to their home in Lyons
Neb.
| The bride has been superintend
ent OF the Napier general hospita
/ for the last four years. Mr.. Roman,
is a successful ranchman asso-
ciated with his father in the opera
ton of extensive ranches in Craig
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11
Daughters CT Norway.

The regular meeting of the
Daughters of Norway was held
Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Gus Ellison, 231 Forty-third
street, Moline. There was a large
attendance Of members and five
visitors were present. Regular
routine business was transacted and
social hour was enjoyed. The
next meeting will be held Oct. IA
with Mrs. Valdemar Siyerson, 251S
Eighth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11
Eatertain at Farewell Party.

The Misses Florence, Julia and
Emma Battles and Mrs. John Bat
ties ere entertaining this afternoon
1t . farewell party at their home.
1oll Second avenue, as q courtesy
for Mrs. Clara B. Lyford and Miss
IVA Burgh. who are leaving soon
% make their winter home in WASH
hgton. D. c. The guests are 40 for
mer Second avenue friends and
1Aaghbors Of the honorees, who are
spending an informal afternoon of
eociability. The decorations are in
clematis and mixed garden flowers.
Refreshments will be served. Mrs.
George Roth and Miss Charlotte
Kenvorthy will pour.
Prenuptial for Miss Beckman.
Mrs. Walter E. King entertained
ct q pretty prenuptial shower at
her home. 1915 East Twelfth street,
Davenport. last evening. honoring
Miss Lauretta Beckwith. whose
marriage to Mor,ier Forber Of
Davenport will take place Wednes-
day. Sept Is. The chosen colors,
$oll0w and white. were carried out
Il the table decorations. A large
ct glass basket Of yellow and
Nhits chrysanthemums formed the
coQtefpiece. The basket was
topped with Q huge tulle bow. from
mich etreamefs were fastened ex-
l1141nH 70 = kcwpie DOH on each
M ~ the table. There was o
Nv DaEN gift for the brids-to-be.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
WOMAN WINS ON APPEALED CLAIAI

After deiberating but a short time, a jury in the superior court this afternoon awarded Sarah J. Lyddy of this city damages of S2.117.S6 in her suit against Michael Conlin, admin istrator on the estate of Charles Con. lin, late of Trumbull. Mrs. Lyddy asked for $2,000 damages so the jury gave her the entire amount of her claim with interest.
 It was alleged by Mrs. Lyddy that she loaned Charles Conlin S2,000 in 1916. He died in 1918 without re- paying her, although he had prornis- ed to do so. she said. She claimed she had loaned Conlin money on pre- vious occasions and there had been no writing to show the transaction. Other relatives of Conlin, who con tested the claim, said the deceased did not borrow money from Mrs. Lyddy as she alleged. The matter came to the superior court on an ap- peal from the probate court of this part of the claim
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
HAS
 93RD C0NCLAvE
Reports Show Total Mem. bership in State is ,
 4,877.

New London, March 16.---The Grand Commandery Knights Templar Of Connecticut, met here today in its ninety third annual conclave in the asylum of Palestine Commandery, No. $. The visiting Sir Knights were en- tertained at dinner by Palestine Com mandery last night, and Right Emi- don of this city, associate officers and
 members of the Grand Commander5 held a reception.
 In conclave today reports were sub mitted for the year, these showing
 that 3S0 had been Knighted in the year, S7 had died. and the total mem. bership in Connecticut is 4,S77, and the permanent membership is 229. Past Grand Commander Right Eminent Samuel Bryant of West Haven was among those who died in the year. The Most Eminent Grand Master ot the Grand Encampment was repre- scented by Right Eminent Past Grand Commander William H. Emerson o1 the Grand Commandery of Massachu- setts and Rhode Island.
 The next conclave will be held in | Waterbury in March, 1921.
 1 The Grand Cornmandery of Knight: Templar today elected Eminent Ben.
 jamin L. Coe, of Waterbury, grand ] commander. The other officers elect l ed are:
 l Deputy grand commander-Fred { ick L. Huntington, Meriden; grand l .generalissim o-Eugene J. Clark, Mid ! dletown; grand captain general-Jas l c. MacPherson, Norwich; grand SC
 nior warden-F. Ward DeKlyn, Dan 1 bury; grand prelate-Angus H. Me Kenzie, Bridgeport; grand treasurer Costello Lippitt, Norwich; grand re | corder-Elic Birdseye, Meriden; grant standard bearer-Burton H. Strick ! land, New Haven; grand sword bear 1 er-Milton Elwood. NorwaIk; grant l warder-Clayton W. Rowley, Hart i ford; grand captain of the guard-C l HadIai Hull, New London; grand in spector-Thomas w. Morgan, Hart ford.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
SUBCOMMITTEE RESUMES WORK Main Issue Is Hard Coal Workers Demands For
 Increase.

New York, March 16.---The sub committee of operators and miners appointed to negotiate a new wage agreement for the anthracite coal miners, resumed it's conferences here today.
 Whether the mine workers and the employers are going to reach an am icalbIe settlement by April 1 when the present agreements expire, will de- pend largely upon the progress made by the committee during it's sessions this week when the main issues in- volved will be taken up.
 The demands of the miners having been discussed generally during last weeks conferences, it is expected that the committee will now take UII each clause and, definitely dispose of it The operators will also present several counter proposals, it is stated, which will be considered.
 The main issues to be disposed of will be the hard ocal workers de- mands for a 50 per cent. increase, a five day, a six hour and a "eIosed shop"
 The operators, it is understood, are prepared to resist these demands to the limit with the exception of the wage increase which they are reported as prepared to compromise by offer ing a raise of from 90 to 40 per cent.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
LEGATION MOBBED BY bOLIvIANS Government Shields Torn Down and Windows
 Smashed.

Lima, March 15-The Peruvian 1e- gation at LaPaz, the Bolivian capital, was attacked last night by a mob of a thousand men, according to official advices received this afternoon by the Peruvian foreign office. The Peruvian consulate and private resi- dences of Peruvians also were at tackled, the despatches declare. The government shields on the official buildings were torn down and win dows were broken
 The mob, the advices state, was headed by General Ismael Montes, former president of Bolivia.
 The Peruvian minister and the consul, with their families were at the theatre when the outbreak oc- cured. They were later escorted to their residences by the American minister and the British charge, the message adds.
 The American charge d'affaires al Lima held long conference here this afternoon with President Porras and officials of the Peruvian foreign of- flee. President Porras will appear before congress this evening and make a full statement regarding the situation.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
WIFE TELLS OF
 SPOUSES CRUELTY
Admits She Was Thrown From Car But Was Not
 Drunk.

Admitting that she was thrown from an automobile in which she and several men were passengers, Julia Taylor of Milford denied before State Referee Roraback this morning that she was intoxicated, although a newspaper report of the accident stat ed that she was. Mrs. Taylor is con- testing the divorce proceedings brought against her by William P. Taylor of. this city.
 She made startling charges of cruel ty against her husband and elaine q she was compelled to leave him in 1916. The wife said Taylor threw a kettle of hot water at her, pulled her around the floor by the hair and often beat her. She also said Tay- Tor compelled her to undergo five ille- gal operations.
 Mrs. Taylor, a good looking young woman, was asked by the husbands $ counsel, in regard to her acquaiSlt ance with various men. She would not admit that any of the men were more than personal acquaintances.' '' She was asked about Walter Ford, but said he visited her only once in Milford. Mrs. Taylor denied taking an automobile ride with man known as "Blondy.'' She said this mans last name was Beard, but she could not remember his first name.
 Referee Roraback reserved decision in the case.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
Many Killed As Troops
 Fire On German Crowds

London, March 16-During demonstration at Ieipsic yesterday, troops fired on a crowd, killing more than twenty persons and wounding about sixty, says the Copenhagen cor respondent of the Central News. Reports received in Copenhagen, the correspondent adds, state that
 lighting continues in many parts ot Germany. The fighting occurred in various parts, especially near the gen. eral post office. The middle of the town has been entirely cordoned oE by troops
 Copenhagen, March 16.---Thirty per sons were killed, including some wo- men and children, in yesterdays fight ing in Hamburg between citizens. guards and Baltic troops, advices from that city state.
 Berlin, March I6.---Fifteen persons are reported to have been Bued and many wounded in fighting yesterday at Steglitz, in the southwest outskirts of Berlin.
 At Charlottenburg, a western suburb Of Berlin, four persons are said to have been killed and six wounded aS a hesult of collisions.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
DEATHS | TOTALLED 100 Entire Number Dying Dur ing Past Month Was
 3O2.

The total number of deaths in Bridgeport last month were 302, &C., cording to figures issued by the Bu- reau of Vital Statistics this morning. Of these the greatest number occurred from influenza, the total here being 100. Pneumonia came next with "A victims.
 The so-calIed peak in influenza is well demonstrated by the deaths from the disease. In January there were 4 deaths from f'flu'' and pneumonia and from this the total rises to 174 during February. During the first two weeks of March the total drops to 2S show ing that the force of the epidemic was at it's height last month and has now practically receded altogether.
 Listed in the deaths last month was one from typhoid, Is from cancer 1C from diphtheria and croup, 6 from accidents and one suicide. Deaths under one year of age numbered 46 between one and five, 31, and over 6i years of age, g.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19

Chancellor Kapp, backed by the bay onets of the troops that made it pos sible for him to oust the Ebert gov ernment, is sitting tight in the Ger man capital but already feels the eff fects of the strong weapon the social- lStS have used to combat hin---the general strike. Against this he de clares that most drastic measures will be taken immediately
 In Stuttgart President Ebert and his followers not only denied the report current yesterday that an agreement had been reached with the Kapp forces but declares there could be no nego- tiations except upon the basis of un- conditional surrender by Dr. .Kapp.
 The national assembly, called to- gether by the Ebert government, will meet at Stuttgart tomorrow to con sider the situation.
 Field Marshal Von Hindenburg, who has been mentioned as the choice of the Kapp faction for the German pres idency, has eliminated himself from the situation. it is stated, by Hanover newspapers. He is reported to have made a public declaration that he is not connected with the Kapp revoIu- ton and on the contrary disapproves of it.
 Berlin is in the grip of a genera strike, called by Socialists and labor leaders as a counter strike to the as, sumption of power by the government headed by Dr. Wolfgang Kapp, who has issued a decree threatening all strike leaders and pickets with deatt if there is interference with vital pub lie services. Extreme measures vii be taken under the decree from foul o'clock this afternoon and it is possi ble the crisis of the new revolution will follow quickly.
 Details of the situation throughou i Germany are somewhat obscure bu i there seems to be reason to believ, the Ebert government is still holding control in the southern and wester1 sections, while the Kapp regime i rather firmly intrenched in northeast ern Prussia and in Silesia where man! towns and cities are reported to have declared their adherence to the new government
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19

The reception at the station was of an informad nature and at it's conclu- sion the general and his aides were conducted to waiting automobiles to begin their tour of inspection of sev- eral of the war shops of the city, in- cluding the Remington Arms- Union Metallic, Lake Torpedo Boat, Loco mobile and Bullard companies.
 At five o'clock General Pershing is scheduled to appear at the armory where the school children of the city will be gathered and at which recep- ton J 4stice George W. Wheeler will deliver an address of welcome.
 General Pershing is the guest of honor at tonight's Manufacturers as sociation banquet at which Hon. James M. Beck and Hon. Schuyler Merit will be the speakers.
 Leaving the banquet General Pershing will be the guest of the ex- service men at the Casino where he will deliver a short address. Here the two principal speakers of the evening will be former Ambassador to Ger many Gerard and former Attorney General Wickersham.
 After a brief stay at the Casino the general proceeds to the Elks' Home
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19

in State street, where preparations have been under way all day long to insure the general of a real "Elk Time.''
 Pershing leaves the city tomorrow morning, stopping at The Stratfield tonight.
 Advance reports of the ticket sale for tonight's Am merican Legion recep- tion indicate that very large crowd will be on hand to hear General Pershing, Ambassador Gerard and former Attorney General Wicker sham. Former Ambassador Gerard stated in New York yesterday that no city in the country contributed more to the Allied victory than did Bridge port, and that it was with the great est pleasure that he welcomed an opportunity of speaking here. especi- ally as it is helping such a worthy cause as the building fund of the American Legion.
 The doors open for the reception at 7:15 and a concert by the Wheeler & Wilson band is set for 7:45. Sev- eral musical numbers will be inter spersed between the speaking.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
ARE RECOVERING VAST TREASURE One Vessel Obtained 1000, GOO Pounds in Gold From
 Laufentic.

London, March 16-Sunken treas ure worth 50,O00,00 pounds has been raised since the war began around the British Isles.
 The Restorer and the Reliant, two salving vessels that were bought by a British concern from the American navy, have a new device, an oxy- acetylene flame which is worked un- der water for cutting holes in the sides of submerged vessels.
 Each ship has 25 electric pumps capable of pumping 1000, 600 gallons of water an hour, and carries two divers, searchIights, line throwing guns, electric welding plants, rock drills and other accessories. Each diver is equipped with a telephone The Restorer last year recovered l. coo 900 pounds in gold from the Lau rentic off Lough Swilly and both yes sels now are operating off New Ha' ven, on the channel coast.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
RElCES
 IN PORTUGAL

Lisbon, March 16-(By A. P.e-- Peace reigns in this city, nor has the quiet that prevails been disturbed for a long time. Reports relative to a serious state of affairs here which have been current in the outside world for the last fortnight had their origin in rumors which could not be contradicted because of the strike of postal and telegraph service employees which cut off communication with other countries.
 Strikes are common throughout Portugal, and affect large numbers of working men, including government employees, electricians, metal workers and men employed in building trades but the movement has hitherto been confined to a silent protest against the enormous rise in the cost of liv- ing Workers have found it impos- Sible to exist on the wages they have been receiving.
 Inquiries in quarters thoroughly in- formed as to conditions and repre- senting diverse viewpoints has brought a general response that the working people of Portugal are not infected with Bolshevist tendencies, that they do not desire a revolution and claim only so much as will permit them to live reasonably we'll
 Financial conditions, however mili- tate against any radical betterment ir 1 the situa ton at present. The constant decline in exchange rates results ir prices of commodities mounting higher every day. Levying of higher taxes has increased discontent but these taxes, made necessary by augm mented national expenditures, have not caused any violent outbreaks
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
HOLCOMB'S IDEA
 WOULD NOT HOLD

Hartofrd, Conn.,, March 16.--To ob- tain an opinion on the position of Governor Marcus H. HoIco1nb in the matter of a special session of the gen eral assembly, which in a statement issued last night the governor defi- nftely declined to call, the Woman g Suffrage Association of Connecticut today submitted that statement to Francis w. Cole, an attorney of this city.
 MT. Cole replies to the association in part as follows:
 Our state constitution may be le- gany amended or. changed either by amending it in the manner prescribed therein, or by amending the United States constitution in the manner pre scribed in that constitution and thua by paramount law change the Con necticut constitution insofar as it con fijCts with the paramount law. Legally, constitutionally and so far as the governors oath of office is concerned, I do not think there is any reason for choice between the two methods of amendment. The gover. nor's oath requires him to support the 1 constitution of the United States as well as the constitution of the State 1 of Connecticut and as I see it does not morally or legally opugaLe nlIrl l to oppose amendment to the United States constitution. He is at liberty to permit the change in our state
 constitution by either method men, 1 toned above.
 1 '"The governor has referred to the l amendment to our state constitution 1 in 1876 erasing the word white | from the first line of Article VIII ot | the constitution. This amendment was superf1uous. The 18th Amend
 ment to the United States constitu- ton had already obliterated in lega, l effect the white from this article o1 i the Connecticut constitution.
 "It is reasonable to suppose thai 1 the 18th Amendment to the United
 States constitution was consitutiona
 and that therefore the Connecicu
 constitution was legally and effect
 ively changed thereby.
 ''The present situation as to the
 woman suffrage amendment will pre-
 sent an almost exact parallel. Il
 the word male from those provision:
 the V ord male from hose provision! of the Connecticut constitution de
 cIaring the qualifications of voters"
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
ONE OF QUICKEST
 SETTLEMENTS
 FOR A DEATH

One of the quickest settlements on record for the death of a workman who died from injuries received in the course of his employment, was recorded in the office of Compensa- ton Commissioner E. T. Buckingham today.
 Michael Lychuck of T New street, East Portchester, was asphxiated by gas while employed by the Empire Foundry Go. of East Portchester Feb. 1. On March 10 a settlement was made between his widow. Sussie Ly- chuck, for the maximum compensa- tion.
 The widow receives SIP a week for 312 weeks or total of $3,744, with an added s100 for funeral expenses The employer also paying all medical and hospital charges.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
NEW GOVERNMENT AT BERLIN HOLDS
 CABINET COUNCIL

London, March 16-The new Gov ernment at Berlin held a cabinet council last night which was attend ed by General Ludendorff, former first quartermaster general of the German army according to a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from the Ger man capital. by way of Amsterdam.
 A new government was formed at Munich, Bavaria, yesterday composed of Democrats and the Centre party according to e Copenhagen dispatch to the Central News. The new gov ernment will meet today. the dis. patch says.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
COMMISSIONERS
 RENDER REPORT

Commissioners hearing the claims against the estate of the late John Feeney rendered report to Judge Paul L. Miller of the Probate Court today showing that a claim by Mar garet T Beck for $6, 400 was cut to $4,80O and a claim by Catherine Feeney of $750 was allowed. It is understood that an appeal will be taken to the superior court on the Beck claim.
 The commissioners are Theodore E. Steiber, Malcolm MacFayden and Frank Francis
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
MAY INDUCE
 MAN'TO GO Ceufi Gan Get $70O When ever He Leaves Country
 For Italy.

Compensation Commissioner E. T. Buckingham today ordered that the Bridgeport Brass company make the payments for compensation for the injuries which Gabriel Ceufi received on Dec. Is, 1919, while in their em- ployment, in a lump sum, instead of in weekly payments as had been agreed between the parties on March 5.
 The voluntary agreer-~ was e,e1 the payment of S17.1O 6 week for 1o4 weeks. This the commissioner order ed commuted to a lump sum Of $1,7OO.79, $1,000 to be paid at once and the balance at the end of six months.
 As Ceuf claims that he intends to return to Italy it was further ordered that the s7o0.79 be paid whenever he was able to convince the Commis- sioner that he was about to sail.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
WILL BE A DETER MINED CONTEST FOR CONTROL
Washington Expects Ebert
 Government To Be Restored

Washington, March 16-Resoraton of
   
  
  
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Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
BOUVIER GETS COMPENSATION
 FOR INJURY

Leo Bouvier of Stratford. who was injured on Nov. IS, 1918, while em- moved by the Lake Torpedo Boat Co.,, was awarded additional compensation of $174.50 by Compensation Commis- sioner E. T. Buckingham after a hearing. The commissioner decided that Bouvier had sustained a ten per cent. permanent loss of the use of his left arm.
 Bouvier, who is a minor, was repre-. sented by his mother, Mrs. Christine Bouvier, at the hearing.
 The Lake Company has been pay ing Bouvier at the rate of sS.3S 8 week while he was unable to work