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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
RADICALS OUT
FOR SCALP OF
F.FARRINCT0N
Hot Fight On Tap at State Miners
Convention Which Opens in
Peoria.

Peoria, ILL.,, March 16.-The open
ing session of the convention OF the
United Mine workers. of Illinois,
which opened this morning, was
taken up entirely with addresses of
welcome by city and labor officials
and responses from representatives
of the miners. Practically the
whole afternoon was taken up by
the credentials committee work.
The first real business of the meet
ing will come tomorrow.
Promise Warm Session.
Peoria, ILL.,. March 16.-Antici-
pating a battle with what they de-
scribe as radical elements" the
ofncers Of the United Mine Work
ers Of Illinois opened the biennial
convention Of the organization
here today.
President Frank Harrington was
opposed by a faction which had an
nounced if its program fails to
carry through the convention, it
intends to call a special district
convention to file charges against
state officials and attempt to have
them removed from Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
CLOSING HOURS
At INCOME TAX
OFFICE QUIET
Figures Not Available To-day: De,
linqueRcies viii BE Figured
Up Later.

Although the income tax COL
lector's office in the federal build
ing was open up to midnight last
night, the last few hours were very
quiet in receiving individual filings.
After 10 O'Clock only a few visitors
were given attention. The last
came in at five minutes before Il.
The general deputy, NJ. G. Col
we'll, and his corps of assistants
were kept busy. however, with the
reports coming in from sub-sta-
tons in the district The volume
of business on the last day of the
open period was large but not an
unusually great amount, though
somewhat over the normal day of
the last few weeks.
None Of the income tax officials
could forecast today how many de-
linquents would be uncovered in
the check of accounts of this dis
trict. They said that although it
seemed filing had been dragging to
an uncalled for degree. this may
not necessarily mean that numer-
Gus persons or companies in the
district will be assessed the pen
atty provided for those who failed
to state to the officials the amount
of their incomes and to pay the tax
thereon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
DICK RAMSER
PRESIDENT OF
BOYS SECTION
Other Rock Islanders Chosen to
Head DivisiOns-Take Auto
Ride This Afternoon.

Richard Dick" Ramser of this
city was chosen president of the
boys section at the Sunday school
conference which came to a close
this afternoon, at the morning bus
mess session. MILFORD Eitman was
chosen secretary.
Miss Grace Moody of Moline was
elected president of the girls sec
ton, and the other two officers in
this department were Rock Island
ers. Following are the officers
chosen:
President-Richard Ramser, Rock
Island.
Vice president-Paul Slater, Mo-
line. .....
Secretary-Wilford Eitman, Rock
Island.
Officers of the girls group are:
President-Grace Moody, Moline.
Vice president-Violet Pascoe,
Rock Island.
Secretary-Helen Moore. Rock
Island.
community surveys were pre-
scented by Lyle Parkinson, Aledo;
J. l.. Schloerb, Monmouth, and Lew
is A. Mahoney, Moline; Frances
White, Aledo; Violet Pascoe, Rock
Island, and Frieda Yeedy. Kewanee.
Colonel Harry B. Jordon has ap-
pointed Adjutant Captain Bowes and
company of men to take the Wis
itors through one of the shops and
the museum tomorrow afternoon,
this to be between / and o'clock.
at which time the afternoon session
will be called.
Fifty cars have been promised
and this will not be nearly enough
to take the visitors. 1t is hoped
that some others with cars will vol
unteer to make up the deficit and
be on hand at the First Congrega-
tional church, where sessions are
being held at l O'Clock tomorrow aft
ernoon. 1t will not be necessary to
telephone, just be there with a car
to be filled with guests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
Transfers ARE
DEMANDING $50
weekly SALARY
Minimum Set s. Ahead Of Old
Scale-Call Special Meet
ing Sunday.

A S. week increase In wage
was decided upon as the demand
to be made this week by members
OF the teamsters' union in meeting
at Industrial hall last night.
J. H. Bell, business agent OF the
union, said that the members de-
cided on asking a minimum wage
OF $50 week. The present min
imum is $25 a week.
There was an overflow meeting,
representatives of every branch OF
the union being present. The
union includes chauffeurs, stable
men and helpers.
The demand for more wage is to
be put up to the bosses immediate
ly and the union will hold 4 spec
ial meeting at Industrial hall Sun
day afternoon to consider any de-
velopments in the case, Mr.. Bell
said.
Add s. to Roster.
After the transaction of regular
business the union accepted 81
new candidates for membership
and also received and placed on
file a number of applications fol-
membership.
Reasons for the requested in
crease in wage were given as the
increased cost of living. 1t was
stated that the union members
could not support themselves and
families on the present wage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
ELD0RADO, KAN.;,
IS BOOM TOWN.;
MOLINE COMING

Washington, March 16.-Popula-
ton statistics for 1920 announced
today by the census bureau in
cluded:
Amarillo, Texas. 1894, an in
crease of 5,537, or 55.6 per cent
over 1910.
Mitchell, S. D.. s.47S. an increase
Of 1868, or 30.1 per cent.
Madison, S. D.. Ala. an increase
Of 1907, or 32.1 per cent.
Creston, Iowa. S,034. an increase
Of lilo. or Is per cent.
Stevens Point, Wis, 1870. an in
crease of 2,67S, or 30.s per cent.
Eldorado, Kan, 1895, an in
crease Of 1856. or 251.4 per cent.
The populations Of Moline, Ill. (;
Moberly, Mo-; Wausau. Wis, and
Milwaukee, Wis, will be an
nounced tomorrow at 1890 a. M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
NAY DECIDE TO
END UNION OF
Three BODIES
WIZ Consider Breaking Alliance
Of Chamber. Club and Asso.
citation.

A proposal to sever the alliance
OF the Chamber OF Commerce, the
Rock Island club and the Business
Mems association and operate the
three organizations separately is
Delng considered by officers and
directors of the organizations. The
reason given is that the operation
OF the three organizations as now
carried on and at the present rates
is at a financial loss.
NO definite steps in any direc-
ton have yet been taken in regard
to breaking the alliance, but the
proposal is to be considered at a
meeting called by the Chamber of
Commerce for March 80.
May Raise Dues.
Officials Of the organization
state that there are two steps open
and that the one taken will depend
on the wishes of those affiliated
with the clubs. The alternative of
severing the alliance of the three
groups would be maintaining them
on their present basis but making
a considerable increase in the
membership rates.
Dues which entitle members to
all privileges of the Rock Island
club, the Chamber OF Commerce
and the Business Mems association
are now $25. This practically
amounts to maintaining three Or
CARNATIONS on the income from
one, it is stated.
The union of the three groups as
it now exists was brought about in
July, 1917, when the Business
Mems association and Rock Island
club were combined, and were
Joined by the Chamber of Com
merce. then new organization
and outgrowth of the Rock Island
club.
No hasty action will be taken in
regard to the proposed move. it is
stated by officials, but the member
ship of the bodies will be thor
oughly canvassed in an effort to
determine the desirable and salts
factory solution of the difficulty
which is now encountered in the
financial strain on the organiza-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
WAS BADLY RUNDOWN
FROM PNEUMONIA
Mrs. Washburn quickly re-
gained her strength and
flesh.
II had grippe. followed by pneu.

II had grippe, followed BY pneu.
soreness in nv chest, constant pain
in my throat and so weak and nery-
Gus l could neither eat nor sleep. !
had chill every morning.
Zone day young man told me how
Milks Emulsion had got him out OF
bed and built him up after he had
been reduced to skeleton and given
up by the doctors. So | tried il. /
have gained in strength. appetite and
flesh. sleep better than / have for
years, am doing all my own work
again and feel like new person.
THE beauty about Milks Emulsion
is that it doesn't wear out like most
things, and is so pleasant to take. 1t
is food as we'll as a medicine and
builds up the blood and tissues. 1t
surely put new blood in my veins and
I have the healthiest color ! ever
had"-sir.. NJ Washburn, FL Centre.
Cal.
1t costs nothing to try Milks Emul-
sion. II will build YOU up more quick
ly, more surely than anything else.
Milks Emulsion is a pleasant, nu-
tTltiFe foOu ana CoFTeCllSe meut-
cine. It restores healthy, natural
bowel action, promotes appetite and
puts the digestive organs in snaps
to assiulilate food Chronic stomach
trouble and constipation are usually
relieved in one day.
This is the only solid emulsion
made. and so palatable that II Is
eaten with a spoon like ice cream.
No matter how severe your case,
you are urged to try Milks Emulsion
under this guarantee-Take six bot
ties home with you. use it according
to directions and if not satisfied with
the results. your money win BE-
promptly refunded. Price 60c and
Sl20 per bottle The Mills Emul-
sion Co, Terre Haute, Ind. Sold BY
druggists everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
PRESIDENT STILL
has COMMISSIONS
REPORT ON MINES

Washington, March 1e.-John L.
Evils president, and William
wv,een, secretary of the United Mine
~ ro,kers OF America, called at the
y, snae house today to inquire as to
ms STATUS Of the bituminous coal
salke settlement question. They
.sIe told that President Wilson had
NY YET finished his study OF the
,sorlty and minority reports OF
~ members Of the commission.
otn Mr.. Lewis and Mr.. Green
. hopeful that the situation can
Honed out on the basis OF the
~ reports and a final agreement
70 wages. hours and working
S'oltions reached.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
STATIC CAUSES
EXPLOSION and
LOSS BY BLAZE
Loss on Clothing and Machinery at
Montgomery & Campbell Place
Set at &S,5O0-Man Burned.

An explosion of gasoline in the
cleaning room in the rear of the
Montgomery & Campbell dyeing
and cleaning establishment at 1909
Second avenue at 4:45 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon resulted in a loss
to machinery and clothing roughly
estimated at between $4,000 and
$500 by William Montgomery, one
OF the proprietors.
Charles Van Hoorebecke, 25O9
Eighth-and-a-half avenue. one of
the cleaners, was severely burned
on both arms and on the left side
of his face. He was taken to his
home and will recover.
The fire department managed to
extinguish the flames before they
could spread by using both chemi-
Gals and water.
Static Causes Explosion.
Mr.. Montgomery said today that
the explosion was caused by static
electricity. Van Hoorebecke got
full force Of the blast, which ruined
a large amount Of clothing that
was being cleaned, and damaged
machinery.
MIR. Montgomery explained that
the firm has a steam fire fighting
system installed that automatic
ally starts working when doors are
closed. This not only shuts the
fire in one room, but makes it pos
sible to extinguish minor blazes. If
it had not been for the system there
would have been much greater loss
in the fire yesterday, Mr.. Montgom-
cry said.
Final estimates on the loss can
not be made until persons whose
clothing was burned can give the
valuation, he said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
ROTARIANS HOLD
"WIRE" PIN MEET

The Rock Island Rotary club
will take no part in the fourth an
nual international Rotary club
bowling tournament which takes
place Monday night Clubs all
over the United States and Canada
will compete, bowling on their
home alleys and wiring the results
to the headquarters in Chicago. A
medal to each of the members of
the winning five-man team, as well
as big trophy for the team as a
whole. has been provided by the
Winnipeg Rotarians, champions of
the match last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16

=. aaA IL blood soaked twine tied
abouf u victims neck.
Mrs.. Mann's wfll was llled for
probate. It directs that the entire
estate 50 70 her daughter, Mar
gafet Mann, who 10 described a
daughter Of William B. Mann,
from whom / was divorced Oct. l6,
1905" The daughter. q Smith COL
lege student, arrived here Saturday
night and ID Ut the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur William Dunn,
where she vas Joined yesterday by
her uncle, George H. Harrison OF
Galesburg. III.
No word has been received from
William r. Mann, the divorced
husband Of the murdered woman,
In answer to kilograms sent him
BY his daughter informing him OF
her mothers death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
STEAMER 6. w. HILL
NEWLY APPOINTED
FOR THIS SEASON

The steamer G. W .Hill. which.
operated on the Mississippi as an
excursion steamer last summer has
been remodeled and improved and
will open the season in May to run
between st. Louis and st. Paul. as
usual in seasons past. according to
ID. W. Wisherd. manager OF the
Wisherd line steamers.
The steamer has had another
deck added. known as the observa-
ton deck. making il now a Ave
deck boat. The dance hall has been
widened Is feet. and heightened 20
feet. An entirely new hard maple
dancing floor has been added.
The panels OF the dancing pa
valion have been inlaid with
French plate mirrors. and lighted
with the latest design of inverted
lights. giving the effect of crystal
palace.
The improvements in the steam
err will make il possible to accom-
odate several hundred more pas
sengers, it is stated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
NAME TWO COPS
ON Department
City to Have Another Motorcycle
Policeman and q New Traffic
Officer.

The Rock Island fire and police
commission last night appointed
two members to the police depart
ment.
Homer F. Mccullough. Fifth ave-
nue. and Thirty-first street, was
named as motorcycle policeman
and Harry E. Fitzsimmons, 1919
Second avenue, was named as a
traffic policeman. Both men are to
assume duties on the department
May /.
Detective Earl Shannon, for the
past several years Rock Island s
only motorcycle policeman. will
again take to the bike" this sum-
mer. Mccullough and he are ex-
pected to round up all speeders and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
DESERTION, STATE
OFFENSE, CAUSES
FOR 2 DIVORCES

Mertell Swan Weber of Rock Is
land, today opened proceedings
against her husband, Walter E.
Weber, in the circuit court, to OBJ
tain a divorce. She charges de-
sertion by him on the date of March
Is, 1918, alleging that they we're
married July 4, 1907.
A statutory offense, no core
spondent named, is given by Eliza
beth Nelson in bill for divorce
from Edward Nelson. They parted
on their wedding day, June %, 1919.
on account of this difficulty. Care
and custody of their minor child is
requested by Mrs. Nelson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
SETTLE STRIKE
OF ENGINEERS
Hosting Workers Agree to Go
Back to Work on Old Scale
With Promise OF Raise.

The six-week strike of the quad
city hosting engineers terminated
this morning when at 1857 the
strikers went back to their jobs.
The old scale of wages will remain
in effect until April l, when they
are promised a new scale, larger
than before.
The workers went on strike six
weeks ago, asking 81 an hour. The
scale was soc per hour. There are
nearly forty hosting engineers be-
longing to the tri-city local. all of
whom have refused to work during
the past six weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
BUNGALOWS CHANGE
HANDS IN 2 DEALS

NJ B. Trumbull, who is associated
with the Rock Island Bridge & Iron
Works, and who has been transfer
red to Cedar Rapids. has sold his
bungalow in Glenhurst court to
William G. Rietzner. Possession
will be given April l.
Walter Geiger has purchased the
bungalow of E. E. Dowdson, locat-
ed at Ills Eighth-and-a-half ave-
nue., and will move in about April l.
Both deals were made through
the B. F. Mitchem Real Estate COM
pany Of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16

other motor law violatorS. Police
Chief Tom Cox asserts.
Fitxsimmons will 80 on duty as
q much needed trafic o6lcer. Chfef
Coz said today that he has not
made any plans Is to where F1tz-
simmons will be stationed. How
ever, the chief says there is plenty
OF territory to cover.
Members of the fire and police
commission are John Pender.
chairman; Fred Mueller. secretary
and Edward Bakersfield. member.
The commission selected Fftzsim-
mons and Mccullough out OF a
large list OF applicants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
FOREIGN MONEY IN
SLIGHT ADVANCE

New York, March 16.-Foreign
exchange improved at the opening
today. Marks opened at $3.50 each
or 1900 Of a cent above yester-
days close; demand sterling at
1851. a gain of 4 cents. francs
at 13.42 to the dollar and Ira at
1927 to the dollar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
FOR STOMACH AGONY
Ask Your Druggist About Mi-O-Na.
1t Gives Relief in Five Minutes

Your druggist will tell you that
Mona is guaranteed to relieve
quickly and safely, upset stomach
and Indigestion. or your money
will be refunded.
Have you gas on stomach
One Mona Tablet and the mis-
cry is ended.
Are you bilious, dizzy or nerv-
Gus?
Mona will help to put you
right in a day, gives relief liz five
minutes.
Now, dear reader, don't go on
suffering with stomach trouble. Be
fair to yourself; throw aside pref
udice and try Mi-O-Na.
And money back if you don't say
Mona is worth its weight in
gold. Sold by leading druggists
everywhere and by Foley Drug
Store Adv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
FINANCIAL WORKERS
ATTEND CONFERENCE

Rev. John MCGOWAN Stevenson.
Rev. ]. l.. Vance and Rev. A. NJ.
Bruner will attend the financial
committee meeting of the inter
church movement at the Hotel
Sherman in Chicago tomorrow
morning at $50 The financial
drive which will be the windup Of
the campaign will be handled by
counties. Rev. Bruner will handle
the organization of the work of the
group outside the churches, al
though he will be unable to man
age the drive himself, He will or
ganize the workers, however.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
AUTO BANQUET
IS ARRANGED
FOR TONIGHT
Business Meeting VIII Follow With
Discussion Of All Affairs OF
Motor Show.

Members Of the Tri-City Auto
mobile Trades association will hold
their banquet in the Davenport
Commercial club at $50 O'Clock
this evening. 1t is anticipated that
about fifty will be present to par.
ticipate in the dinner, and the bust.
ness meeting to follow.
All affairs in connection with the
tri-city motor show last week in
the tabernacle will be discussed
and settled. This is the concluding
event Of the exhibit under the au.
spices Of the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
MACHINERY FIRM
INCREASES STOCK
Especial to The Argus)

Springfield, March 1.-THE Elec-
trio Construction and Machinery
company of Rock Island, manufac-
turers of electrical machines,
through John T. Marion, president,
and F. n. Best, secretary, certified
to the secretary of state today to
an increase in capital stock from
$4,000 to $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
SORE; ITCHING,
BROKEN OUT SKIN
NEEDS PoSLAM

II there are any raw. brokeu-out places
Apply Poslam night on then-it cannot
hafm-and enjoy its benefits which are
yours 20 easily. Feel its soothing. healing
inhuence. II you suffer from eczema you
should know 1t once what Poelam can do
iof you. II 10 your dependable remedy
Tor any efup0ooAl disorder: pimples. raah
scApscaae. Poalam 10 Quahty-hesling
power. concnntrated
sold everywhere. For free sample write
- Emergency Laboratories, c43 west 47th
st.. New York City.
And Poslam Soap. being medicated with
Foslam- will benefit your skin while used
dAily for toilet and bath.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
LITTLE SUCCEEDS
SCHRADER AT'DESK

Frank Schrader, who acted as
desk deputy in the sheriff's Office
for the past year, left that post yes
terday to take up his new duties at
the Modern Woodmen Office, where
he has accepted a clerical position,
as previously announced.
Deputy Robert Little succeeds Mr..
Schrader at the desk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
FIRSTER UPSETS
FORMER CHAMPION

Clarence Firster downed the
former champion of the Neighbour
hod Checker club last night. win
ming from Oscar Apple with a
score of 80 points. 1t was the reg
ular weekly meeting of the club,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16

held this week at the Firster home
Twelfth avenue and FifteentA
street.
The scores rung up by the mem-
bers were as follows: c. FtruterI
so, o. Apple q. l.. Pardon l6. G.
Freeze 10, H. Hankins Is. L Pol
land IL. r. Stone IL. H. kramer 10
w. Behlke 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-16
GALE SMASHES
PLATE GLASS OF
DISPLAY WINDOW

A large plate glass in one of thf.
display windows of the Young &c
McCombs store was blown in by
the terrific winds this morning.
The window was valued at several
hundred dollars but the cost is
covered by insurance.
Besides the loss of the glass con-
siderable damage was done to the
window decorations which were
newly completed in preparation for
the spring opening. No goods had
yet been placed in the window.