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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-04
JAP PROBLEM IS
ONE FOR NATION,
COMMITTEE SAYS
It Is by no Means a Local
Menace and Government
Must at Once Find Some
Means of Coping With 1t

The Journal is in receipt of a let
ter from V. S. McClatchy. publish
er of the Sacramento Daily Bee, re-
garding the japanese situation in
California. In view of the fact that
reliable reports indicate that these
Orlentals are gaining foothold in
the Mesilla valley in New Mexico,
in west Texas and in Arizora, this
letter will, no doubt, be read with
considerable interest. 1t follows:
"A copy of the Journal lust re-
ceived shows that the japanese
have already commenced peaceful
penetration of Texas and New
Mexico.
1T is to be hoped that these two
states, with the example of Hawaii
and California before them, will
take such steps to prevent occupa-
ton and control of their rich agri-
cultural lands, while there is yet
time.
I'VE have had here during the
past week or ten days the imni-
grafton committee OF the house of
representatives. which has held
hearings, and made careful investi-
gaticn of the japanese immigration
problem, and its effect upon state
and national interests. The major
ity of the members of that commit
tee were from states remote from
the Pacific coast, who came here
with the usual preconceived idea as
TO its being a purely California or
Pacific coast question. After the
first few days investigation, they
made frank public statements TO
the effect that it was national
problem and that it must be solved
now If the interests Of the nation
are TO be preserved
THE report of the state board Of
control, authorized by the state
legislature, presents a mass Of facts
and statistics which are conclusive
evidence of the imminence and eX-
tent of the danger. A considerab'e
portion of the richest irrigated
lands of the state are under control
of the Japanese, through ownership
or lease, the percentage of the irri-
gated 'a"ds so controlled running
as high, in few counties, as so to
rs percent.
t do better than to COM
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-04
T0N0PAH CL0UDBURST
CAUSES MUCH DAMAGE

tsv MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wiaEl
Tonopah, New. Aug. 3.-Tono-
pah residents today were clearing
the city Of debris which was de-
posted last night when a cloud
burst from the hills carried it
down the main street. At one time
the street was three feet under
water.
Houses were flooded and several
automobiles were carried along by
the waters. Thunder and lightning
accompanied the cloudburst.
Audiences in two theaters were
obliged to remain in their seats
several hours before the flood sub
sided. The water washed out sew
eral hundred feet of track of the
Goldfield Tonopah railway. No
trains were operated today. Loss
was estimated at $4,000.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-04

NfIITItS I7UTlEI.
Like a fairy tale of frenzied fl
nance runs the story of Charles
Ponzi, Italian immigrant. clerk
and broker, who in a few short
months, claims to have made over
$S,000,0OO through dealing in for
eign exchange and international
stamp orders. He agreed to pay
investors 500 in forty-five days.
HIS affairs are now being investi-
gated by city, state and federal
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-04
FRESHMAN is GLAD TO
GET BACK TO AMERICA

10y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wIHEl
New York. Aug. 3.-Richard
Lacey, Irishman. who fifty years
ago served in Uncle Sans army
fighting Indians In the west, today
regained admittance to the United
States after having been detained
three months at Ellis Island. A
bond of $500 furnished by the
nephew removed the possibility of
the old Indian fighter becoming a
public charge and orders were re-
ceived from Washington allowing
Lacey freedom to stay In the United
States at least six months.
THANK God l shall see America
again." commented Lacey when
told that he could enter. ELEVEN
weeks today I've been here, all the
while knocking at the door OF the
country for which I fought some
fifty odd years ago. l hope | can
visit some of the scenes of battles
we had with the redskins"
Lacey came to this country when
boy and after completing his
term of service in the army, return
ed to Ireland.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-04
OLD YOUTH
MURDERED BOY SCOUT

ICY noNN'No JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WiHU1
Buffalo, N. " Aug. 3--Confes-
sions made today by three boys, al
lege that Norman Kelly, 10 years
old, was the slayer of Edward
Poignant, a boy scout who was
shot dead in the woods near Eben-
ezer on Sunday. The boy scouts,
the confession alleges, were in
camp when Poignant and COM
panion rode up on a bicycle. Kelley,
it is alleged, first shot the tires off
Pokgrant's bicycle and when the
boy turned to run fired another
shot that killed him.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-04

directive protection upon federal
action. v. ~ N
Governor stephens forcibly
says: The people Of California are
determined to repress developing
japanese community within our
midst They are determined to ex-
haust every power in their keeping
to maintain this state for its own
people,"
And again: California wants
peace. But California wants to re-
tain this commonwealth for her
own people, where they may grow
up and develop their own ideals.
The mistake of Hawaii must not.
and California is determined it
shall not, be repeated here"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-04
California Schools and Colleges
California Military Academy

on clean-cut merritt
No premiums or pull!

Non-denomina tlonal. 18th year
For boys from to is years. Grammar
and high school grades. Summer Session
June 16-sept 10. $50 per month. spe-
cial attention given TO backward pupils.
Saturdays spent at beach. Write for cat
alogue. N. WILLIAM BRICK, NJ. A..
Principal
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-04

Belfast is the seat of the linen
trade and of great shipbuliding in
terests. The city also boasts of
the largest tobacco factory and Of
the largest whisky distiIlery in the
world,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-04
WESTLAKE MILITARY SCHOOL

VIII open its new home at MT. WASH
INGTON. Los Angeles. Calf, on June
IL, 1920. Unexcelled Location with large
ly increased capacity Athletic Field and
eight acre campus. Skating Rink. Gram
mar and high school. All men teachers
Summer School offers ideal facilities for
outdoor life and sports 1909 feet above
city on top Of Mt. Washington. Address,
until June II. santa Monica. Col VIM.
Stroyar.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
Girl IS PINNED
BENEATH AUTO;
DRIVER UNHUR1


Miss Pauline Parkman Of Aledo
was slightly injured in an automo-
bile accident Saturday afternoon
when . car in which she was rid
ing with John limerick. also Of
this city. skidded in the soft mud
on the hill near the Harry Fisher
farm, out OF Aledo, and turned
over completely twice, Miss Park
man was pinned beneath the car.
but escaped with only slight
bruises and scratches. Mr.. Emer-
lex was unhurt
The car, which was driven by
Mr.. Limerick. was attempting to 60
around another machine, which IT
is said did not give right Of way.
The limerick machine skidded on
the side Of the road and swung
completely around, then turned
over twice, throwing Limerick from
the car with the steering wheel IN
his hand and pinning Miss Park
man beneath.
A number of men who were
working on the road near the scene
Of the accident rushed to the res
cue and succeeded in removing
Miss Parkman from her pertlous
position. She was brought to Ale
do, where medical aid was sum
moned, and upon examination 1t
was found that only severe bruises
and slight cuts had been sustained.
The automobile, which was only
recently purchased, was badly
damaged in its roll down the hill.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
CLOSE STREET FOR
LAYING PAVEMENT

Thirteenth street, East Moline,
from Fifth avenue = where it
merges into Nineteenth street, was
closed to traffic today and survey
work in preparation for paving be-
gun. The contract for paving Thir-
teenth street, Nineteenth street and
Third avenue was let to the D. ].
Ryan Construction company and
work was started several weeks
ago. The curbing along most of
Thirteenth street has been finished.
Residents of Seventh street, who
recently petitioned the board OF To-
cal Improvements for a sidewalk
along at least one side OF the street.
have decided to lay their own
walks. according to Mayor G. F.
Johnson. The mayor favored the
plan Of laying the walks. but seem
cd TO think the property owners
would prefer to have the work
done themselves rather than pay
for . special assessment levy.
Should . few Of the property own
ers refuse to lay the walks. special
taxes will be levied and the delin-
Quent ones forced to bear the
heaviest expense. the mayor said.
Some Seventh street residents have
already started layinf their. walks
n oc6ee = 81 tA9m N tAis ysar.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
REPUBLICANS OPEN
HEADQUARTERS IN
SKINNER BUILDING

Headquarters Of the Moline Re-
publican central committee were
opened today on the first floor Of
the Skinner annex. A star Of work
err will be stationed there during
the remainder Of the political cam
sign and voters. especially women,
H - INVITED to stop In at any time
eri1G the day to receive informa-
pon or instructions concerning the
campaign and election.
An open meeting is planned
1or tomorrow night. at which local
men will speak. Announcement Of
this rally was made today by C. e.
Child, chairman Of the city commit
tse. The city committee is prepar-
ing for the reception Saturday Ct
etAtercandidates, who will arrive on
= special train from Springfield
near noon. Saturday evening there
wilhbe 4 rally ut which Representa-
tive Graham Of this district, Repre-
sentative Chinbloom of Chicago and
Mrs. Jaffray Of Chicago will speak.
Colored voters Of the city will
also be given an opportunity to
hear Representative Graham. as he
has promised to attend. the meeting
Of colored voters at the committee
Headquarters Saturday might. A
colpred orator from Chicago is
scheduled to speak at this rally.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18

Chicago, Oct, IS opiHions that
theS British coal miners strike
meant delay and curtailment Of sx-
port business had = depressing e.
feet today on the wheat market.
Fall in British exchange rates
Aunted also q . bearish factor.
In general, commission houses took
to the selling side. Opening prices
which ranged from 1c to SIC lower,
with December 80 to liz and
March 2.05 to 2.06h were followed
BY . material further setback. and
then something Of rally.
Corn was bearishly affected by
reports that many western corn In
dustries had closed down and that
more were scheduled to close this
week. After opening &c to INC
lower, including December at S6hc
to 87Hc, the market underwent IN
additional sag before beginning to
rally.
Oats lacked support, opening We
to sc, December 56hc to $3.50,
and showing but little power to
recover.
Cheaper hogs stimulated selling
in the provisions market and Fore
ed values lower. Z
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
GRAHAM TALKS
AT CLUB Meet;
LADIES GUESTS
Politics Barred at Banquet OF Get
~ Together Of Business Mems
Association.

Representative ]. J. Graham will
be the principal speaker at the
opening meeting of the Get--To-
gether club Of the Moline Business
Mems association. The dinner and
program is planned for Oct. rs and
will be the first event on the clubs
social program for the season. Club
members have agreed to make it
ladies' night and invitations have
been extended to include wives and
families of the members.
Politics will be a forbidden sub
jeot of discussion, say members of
the program committee, Repre-
sentative Graham, speaking on top
les Of the day rather than on po-
litical subjects.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
AUTO ACCIDENTS
ARE NUMEROUS IN
CITY YESTERDAY

Several minor automobile acct
dents occurred in Moline yesterday
hut nd injuries resulted. Cars driv-
IN by DR.. J. w. Seids and George
Raymond Of Rock Island collided
q Second street and Fifth avenue.
Both automobiles were slightly
damaged but were able to be driven
away from the scene of the acct
dent
J. w. johnson of Davenport col
lided with the automobile driven by
II. ", Francis of Moline at Twelfth
avenus and Sixteenth street. Both
cars were damsked. Two machines
wefa damaged at Fifth avenue and
Twelfth street. One Of them bore
. Nebraska license plate and was
damaged by being driven over the
curb In an attempt to avoid a seri-
ous mishap.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
YOUTH ON BIKE
STRUCK BY CAR
is BADLY HURT
Automobile and Bicycle Collide at
Entrance to Cemetery-Driver
Suffers Nervous Breakdown.

William Sweet, 16 years old, 2O7
Twenty-eighth avenue. aEst Moline,
is in critical condition at the Mo-
line Lutheran hospital today as the
result Of an accident in which he
was thrown from his bicycle and
run over by an automobile driven
by Solomon Freeburg, HOS Twelfth
street, Moline.
The collision took place at the en-
trance to Riverside cemetery Sun
day morning. Mr.. Freeburg is con-
fined to his bed today suffering with
a nervous breakdown as the result
of the tragedy. According to Mrs.
Freburg, who was in the car at the
time Of the accident, Freeburg was
driving slowly and after seeing the
boy, drove into the grass to avoid
hitting him.
Mr.. Freeburg was driving into
the park at Sixth avenue and Twen-
ty-seventh street. William was rid
ing south on path which crossed
the road on which Freeburg was
driving. Skidding of Freeburg's
car on the wet grass is believed to
have caused the accident.
After running over the boy Free
burg carried him to the home Of F.
A. Swanson. sexton Of Riverside
cemetery. Later he was moved to
his home and DR.. A. T. Leopold sum-
moned. The physician ordered that
he be taken to the hospital as his
injuries were such that they could
not be dressed in the home. Viii
liam's- lung was punctured and
three ribs fractured. He may have
incurred other injuries.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
ENTERrAks HOME GUARDS

The Home Guards Of the First
Methodist church were delightfully."-
entertained last Saturday afternoon
at the home Of Miss Louise Baxter
on West Ninth street The program
for the afternoon opened with q
song Sunshine in the Soul" Mss
Baxter conducted the devotionals.
Lenore Hawks and Lorraine Rohan
sang a duet and Dorothy Grant
gave several readings. Piano solos
were rendered by Edna DUNCAN and
Gladys Minteer. There were %
members Of the Home Guards pres
ent at the meeting. A pleasant sur
prise was given the girls when Miss
Baxter announced that they wefe to
all have their pictures taken.
Dainty refreshments were served by
Miss Baxter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
DRIVES AUTO INTO
TREE AND IS FINED

William Kreuger of Rock Island
was arrested Saturday evening on
a charge OF driving an automobile
while under the influence of liquor.
Kreuger was arrested On Sixth ave-
nue. and Twenty-sixth street, where
he had driven his car into a tree.
The car was damaged but
Kruger was uninjured.
William Brooch also of Rock Is
land, passenger, was arrested in
charge Of being intoxicated.
Both he and Kreueger were re-
leased on bonds and their hearings
set for Oct 80.
Fines of SO and costs were as
sessed Robert Minor and Gust Sea-
green on charges of intoxication
this morning. Minor paid but Sea-
green was jailed. Emil Peterson Of
Rock Island will be arraigned this
evening on charge of being drunk
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
RAID
BARBER SHOP
ARREST OWNER


D. ]. Zook. reputed to be Moline's
greatest bootlegger, was arrested
by federal prohibition onacers Sat-
urday and is now out under $1,000
bonds. Zook. say the police, has
sold more whisky since Moline
went dry than any other resident Of
the city.
Police and federal agents raided
the Zook barber shop 1t 1926
Fourth avenue Saturday afternoon.
Twenty-eight pint bottles contain
ing moonshine whisky and jug
containing a gallon OF liquor were
confiscated. The police claim they
have indisputable evidence that
zook kept whisky contrary to law
and that he has sold it at the fol-
lowing prices: Glass, so cents; half
pint, $3.50 and pints, IS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
RICKEY ACQUIRES \
AILSUP MTERES1
IN SEATON GARAGl

An important business deal vhd|
came as q surprise to many Seaic|
people occurred last week van|
Lloyd Hickey Of Seaton purchMs|
the interest Of his partner, Wats|
Allsup, in the Seaton garage w
Ford agency at Seaton.
Hickey and Allsup purchased v
business this year from Carlsn !
Henry. Since their management b.
business has increased greatly 9
volume.
Mr.. Hickey states that hs WI
conduct the business along W
same lines as when the Nrtnena4
owned the garage. Mr.. Allsup y
not yet announced his plans for Y
future.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago. Oct. 1S.-Cattle receipts,
$4,000; very dull; quality mostly
common to fair. opening sales beef
and butcher cattle, unevenly lower; =
bulk, good and choice steers. 1900
@17.75; bulk grassy kinds. 5000
1925; cows. largely 500@9.25; bo-
logna bulls, 6.00@6.75; calves, soc
lower; choice vealers. 14.50@15.25;
grassy calves, 6.00@10.50: best
feeders, slow; others, dull and
lower; receipts, westerns, 1850:
market draggy early; bios sharply
lower.
Hog receipts, 10000; opening,
l0c to Csc lower. later Csc to 40c
lower than Saturdays average; top
early, 1875; bulk. light and butch
ers. 15.10@15.65; bulk. packing
sows. 14.10@14.S5; pigs. largely sc
lower.
Sheep receipts. $4,000; fat lambs
opening slow, Csc lower; best west
ems unsold; early top natives,
Ills: bulk, 10.75@11.50; fat sheep,
steady; top western wethers, 7.75;
top yearlings, 9.75; top natives,
5.25@5.75.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
WOOD POINTED |
OUT AS oNElf|
STICk-uPl n
Partially Identified BY Fer e
Room Morning Of Mn
OF Swoarineen.

Russell Wood, alias HoA
alias Briefly" one Of the ~
who have been in custody ~
last week in the MerccS ~
Jail In Aledo. is thought Is ~
Of the two men who entsrS
Robert Swearingen room ~
the morning of Sept. ls. -
up the occupants and later ~
ing and MORALLY woundina nsss
Swearingen.- Four Of ~
pants Of the room. Dan LaurhM
Aledo, Connole, Kamrar ana ~
mers. all Of Dewitt, Iowa. pa,sss]
ly identified Wood as one q n
stickup men. Frank Bo!line -
other Of the men picked ID Il -
nection with the murder, WI n
leased Saturday afternoon On n
900 bond. His brother:in-lav. N
thur Ossian Of Opheim. fufai,li|
security. f
When it was learned that M
INK was to be released. SAari
Fleming sent to DeWit, low +
the shree witnesses who ven i
the room when the shooting q
Cured! for che purpose Of hayin
them come to Aledo in an eiicrt \
identify any of the men held i
custody. 1t is said that the b,
Witt men reported that they n,
oEnized Wood from the piclr
published in The Argus sevs,
days ago. They were not poskt
in the Identification. however, D,
Laughlin of this city was alsool
ed Saturday. and the four men i
stated that Wood very much Il
sembled one Of the two men ii
entered the room and later Il
Swearingen. Wood has SO farhi
ed to give any indication that
was one Of the men.
Sheriff Fleming stated this non
ing that the identification, thosl
not positive. was considered 90
clue, and investigation will d
tinue in the hope that Wood b
be made to talk and give more 4
mite information as to the idenh
Of the other man who was u
room.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
Chicago Cash Grain.

Chicago, Oct. 1S.-Wheat, No. l
hard; 2.21@2.23; No. 2 hard, 2.1SA
@2.21h; No. / mixed, 2.2O@2.25.
Corn, No. mixed, 92@93c; No. 2
mixed, 92@93hc; No. mixed.
S1hc; No. 2 yellow. 92A@53hc:
No. 8 yellow, 92hc; No. white,
94A @94hc; No. 2 white, $40
94Ac; sample grade, 7S@S9c.
Oats. No. l white, 56@56hc; No.
2 white, 55AQ56Ac; No. white,
53&@55A; No. 4 white, $40
53Ac; sample grade, 47@53Ac.
Rye, No. 2, 1.64@@1.75h. Bar
ley, S5@1.08; timothy seed, 5000
$50; clover seed, 12.00@20.0O.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE

SfEClAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the board Of
local improvements of the city Of
East Moline, I'LL, have filed in the
county court bf Rock Island coun-
ty. Illinois. a certificate Of the cost
Of the work, together with Ger
tificate that the work conforms
substantially to the requirements
Of the original ordinance. for the
construction Of the improvement in
the following described improve
ment, to-wit: I'm the matter of the
petition Of the city Of East Moline,
ILL.,, to levy q special assessment to
pay the cost Of the local improve
ment Of certain streets, avenues
and alleys in the former village Of
Watertown, now a part of the city
OF East Moline, ILL.,, by the laying
and construction Of sewers'' in the
McNeal sewer district, and said
proceedings are known as warrant
No. 512. now pending in the county
court OF Rock Island county, Illi-
nois, and you are further notified
that the court has fixed upon the
9Th day Of November, A. b. 1920.
at 10 O'Clock q. m, in the court
! room OF the. county court, in the
city Of Rock Island, ILL.,, as the
time and place for the hearing OF
obtectfoAs upon the said. petition.
and that all persons desiring NAV
flie objections in said court 10 said
petition and certificate before said
day. and may appear on the hear
ing and make their defense.
Dated this 18th day Of October
A. d. 1920.
, BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVE
MENTS OF THE CITY OF East
MOLINE, ILL.
c. r. JOHNSON.
President and Mayof.
B. L. WARNES.
Secretary and Engineer
! ]. s. EVANS. :
Member and Superintendent q,
o3A
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
Weather Forecast

Illinois. Missouri and Iowa:
Somewhat unsettled tonight and
Tuesday; continued mild tempera-
ture.
Wisconsin: Unsettled weather to-
night and Tuesday with probably
showers; not much change in tenn
peratQre.
Indiana: Unsettled weather to-
night and Tuesday; probably show
ers: warmer in northeast portion
tonight.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-18
WILL TALK on LEAGUE.

E. P. Nutting, principal of the
Moline high school, will lead the
discussion Saturday night at the
Quad City Schoolmasters' club on
the League of Nations. The SYM
postum will be principal feature of
the program and other speakers
will be E. c. Fisher, superintend-
ent Of schools, Rock Island; ]. w.
Casio of the East Moline schools
and r. P. Redfield of Davenport.
The teachers meet in the Davenport
high school at $50. It is their first
meeting Of the year.