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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22

Strike Break Held Near as Grunau Is Freed
Delivery in Corr,
Market Hardest Hit in
Continuance of Breaks

emanating from professional inter-
eSts.
Offerings were we'll, absorbed for
a time, General Motors recovering
10 points of yesterdays 42k point
decline. while other leaders in the
Industrial and speculative divisions
rallied one to almost five points.
United States Steel and some of
the high grade oils, equipments
and shippings developed fresh re-
dictionary tendencies, however, and
before the end of the first hour
many gains were cancelled, with
numerous new low records for the
current movement.
Liberty Bends Weaker.
Further weakness of Liberty
bonds was again a disquieting in
fluence, the first As declining one
per cent, and the first AIS losing
LAO per cent.
Adyices received by local banks
confirmed recent reports of en-
forced selling of Liberty bonds oi
industrial centers where labor
troubles have been especially prev.
alent.
Close Unchanged.
In the end. the market was moi
greatly changed from yesterday
finish. Indications that foreigners
were taking advantage of the scare
and were active on the lookout fol
bargains in grain did a good dea
to restore comparative confidence
The close was unsettled, varying
from 11sc decline to lc advance
with May at 1.661s to 1865 ant
July at 1.5SA to 1.59.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
Johnson Maintains His
Lead in Nebraska Vote;
BruQt1 Success Assured

Omaha, Neb., April 22,-The lead
estimated by Senator Hiram John
son of California, in the carly
count from last Tuesdays primaries
heightened as more precincts re-
turns were received. In 1854 out
of 1,s49 precincts in the state.
johnson had lead Of 1899 votes
over General Leonard Wood, with
General Pershtng third. The vote
was:
johnson. 41,75s.
Wood. 3O,5s4:
Pershing, 1850.
Ross, 1905.
In the Democratic race for dele
gates at large, William Jennings
Bryan retained his place among the
first four and appeared to be
Strengthening his position on late
returns.
In Even Break.
In 994 precincts out OF 1,S49
heard from, the delegation was split
equally between the Hitchcock and
Bryan forces. The vote Of 994 pre-
cincts showed:
Neville. (H), $8S.
Shallenberger, CHI. 1864.
Stephens. OBJ. 1922.
Bryan, OBJ, 2,6S6.
Berge, (B), 2,sSS.
Thomas, iB), so,s4s.
Neble, (H), 1882.
McHenry, (H, 1851
Bryan To Win.
Omaha. Neb.. April 22.-(United
Press. William J. Bryan will be
delegate from Nebraska to the
Democratic national convention,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
URUGUAY Chief
FOR AMERICAN
LEAGUE STEPS

Montevideo, April 21.-Forma-
ton of an American league" on a
basis Of absolute equality between
American nations for common &C
ton against aggression threaten
ing any one of them from outside
nations and for arbitration Of in
ter-American disputes. was propoe-
ed by DR.. Baltazar Brum, president
of Uruguay, in addressing students
Of the University Of Montevideo to-
night.
As a step in the formation OF
such a league, DR.. Brum declared
other American countries should
make a declaration similar to the
Monroe doctrine, placing them on
the same footing as the United
States. for joint action against Eu-
ropean aggression and to secure
the solidarity OF the American con-
tinent. He said the proposed
league should be formed without
prejudice to adherents to the
League Of Nations.
Taking up the Monroe doctrine
DR.. Brum pointed out how it had
constituted on the whole, an eff
cacious safeguard to the territorial
integrity Of many American coun-
tries"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
BREAD PRICES
DUE FOR SHARP
RISES, REPORT
tRy United Press. J

Washington, April %. - Bread
prices will be increased again fol-
lowing rising -four and wheat quo
tations, government reports indi-
Gated today.
Wheat, now selling far above the
government guaranteed price, has
not reached a high level, according
to the crop estimate bureau OF the
agricultural department.
"The 1920 crop will be shorter
not only in the United States. but
throughout the world said Statis-
tician Nat Murray.
This will affect prices inside
the United States. 1t means what
the trade calls a healthy market.
1t spells the reverse of produc-
tions, a fuctuating market and per-
haps also further advances in
prices"
Other signs also point to a ris-
ing market. One is dissolution OF
the United States grain corpora
tion June 80.
lie 81 Oil wi poi dtIWu. llli jug l.
its ability to buy, sell Or store
large quantities of wheat, has pow
er to control prices to large eX
tent. Many farmers contend 1t de
!iberately has held down whea
prices. Senators and congressmel
from agricultural states today pre-
dicted dissolution of the corpora
tion would bring sudden increase
in prices.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
WOMEN'S VOTE
|. UP TO SUPREME
COURT VERDICT
fBy United Prese.)

Washington, April 22.-Whether
the suffrage amendment will be de-
clared ratified in time to give all
women citizens full voting rights
in the election next November now
virtually hinges on action OF the
United States supreme court in a
case to be argued late today or. to-
morrow.
Final action OF the court is ex-
pected before adjournment early in
June. Suffrage leaders estimate
that if the courts action is what
they consider favorable, 10000, 900
women will be eligible to vote in
the next election, but OF this num-
ber 900 900 will have full suffrage
rights under state statutes, while
5000, 900 have limited voting priv
ileges.
The case is an appeal from the
Ohio supreme court to determine
whether the legislature Of that
state can ratify an amendment to
the federal constitution without
submitting it to q referendum The
Ohio supreme court held that the
ratification was not complete until
the people passed on 1t.
The sufragists now have IS
ratifications Of the Susan B. An
thony amendment, not including
that BY the Ohio legislature. They
feel optimistic about the chances OF
obtaining favorable action in one
or more state legislatures. but ad-
NIT that 1t Is doubtful II there will
be two more ratiflcations during
the next few months.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22

returns from 994 precincts out Of
'1,s4s in Tuesdays presidential pri-
mary indicated today. These pre-
cincts gave Bryan and Berge and
the two Hitchcock candidates-Ne-
vile and Shallenberger, the lead.
Bryan's vote was third.
Senator Hiram Johnson of Cali
fornia, continued to hold his lead
in the Republican presidential pri-
mary vote today.
Pershing Weak.
Returns indicated he had carried
the state by $4,000 with General
Wood second and General Pershing,
native son" candidate, poor
third. Pershing barely carried
his home county of Lancaster.
Senator G. NJ Hitchcock appar-
emily won the Democratic endorse
ment for president. He had little
opposition.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
DRAW LINES
FOR COMING
BALLOT WAR
Demos Fight on Treaty
Republicans on Do
mestic Issues.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial to The Argus.)

uacbinc+on n n snr;I %
-
riesiueh' WILSON Is 10 make the
treaty Of peace the dominant issue
of the campaign. Whether candi-
date or not. Mr.. Wilson will make
a fight to have the American people
endorse his stand. For the pres
ent. therefore. the treaty will not
go back to the senate unless, of
course, there is some change Of
heart in the senate or some situa-
tioh IN Europe winch alters the
"noie iace OF thihgs. -,
but the oVer"heiinlng issue VIII
De the treaty. A vote Tor the Dem
ocratic ticket Will De a vote lor the
peace treaty. A vote LOT the he
publican ticket VIII De vote
against the peace treaty. Ihat is
the Democratic strategy. That Is
what the Democratic campaign ora
tors are going to say, notwithstand-
ing the protests OF hepuolican
spellbinders that they wanted The
treaty with reservations ana MT
wilson blocked the way. II the
american people deieat the Demo
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
ALLIES ARE
NEAR BREAK.
over PEACE
Premiers at San Reno Re.
ported at Odds Over
Terms to Germany.
fBy United Prss.)

Paris, April 22.-Indications o:
the breach between the allied pre-
miers in the meeting at San Reno
were seen in newspaper dispatches
here today.
French correspondents made no
effort to conceal the situation. On
the one side, they said, stands
Prime Minister Lloyd George of
Great Britain, favoring modification
of the peace treaty with Germany
and asking France to pledge her
self not to act alone TO enforce
the treaty in future.
The British leader is backed by
Premier Nitti OF Italy and Baron
Matsui of Japan.
Sticks to Letter.
Opposing them is Premier Mil
lerand. holding to the French deci-
sion that the treaty of Versailles
must be enforced to the letter re-
serving for France the right to en-
force those clauses which most
vitality affect her.
The correspondents agreed that
the conference so far has only
skirmished about the real business
of the meeting-Germany.
Some of them were pessimistic.
'In view of the fact that Italy
! and Japan have agreed to support
Lloyd George, the French have
only two alternatives" one CORE
spondent wrote, ito concede or qui,
San Reno"
Squabble Ovof Rahr.
Prolongation Of German occupa-
tion of the Ruhr district which the
French have opposed. probably viii
be granted, the Petit Parisien's cor.
respondent said, while a dispatch
to the Matin said that Lloyd
George and Nitti had proposed tt
7 Millerand that the conference cal
in German representatives, includ.
ing Chancellor Mueller. to discuss
political and economic relations be-
tween Germany and the entente.
LIE Journal said French military
experts had proposed to solve the
difficulties confronting the League
of Nations, which refused to &C
cept a mandate over Armenia be-
cause it had no power to enforct
its orders, by giving the league az
| army of several Thousand men
fully equipped with airplanes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
UTILITIES TO FIX
ALL METER RATES

Springfield, ILL.,, April 22.-The
right of the public utilities commits
sion to fix service charge for
meter service furnished 'by utility
companies, was upheld today by the
Illinois supreme court. The deci-
sion was rendered in the suit OF the
City of Dixon against the commits
sion and the Dixon water company.
The case was appealed from the
Sangamon circuit court.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
TAX STOCKS FOR
SOLDIERS BONUS

Washington, April "a tax on
all stock exchange transactions and
brokers' commissions. has been
agreed upon tentatively by the Re-
publican member Of the house ways
and means committee, in new lew
les for raising money for the sol
dier bonus legislation.
Three other leviss for raising the
money similarly have been adopt
ed by the Republicans.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
D. A. A. NDORSES
NEW ARMY DRILL

Washington, April 22.-Universal
military training was endorsed to-
day by the continental congress of
the Daughters Of the American
Revolution, an amendment to make
such training voluntary instead of
compulsory being lost for want of
q second.
Copies of the resolution will be
sent to the house and senate mill
tary committees.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
IDENTIFY NEGRO
SLAYER OF GIRL
BY FINGERPRINTS

Pittsburgh, Kan, April 22.-The
negro lynched at Mulberry, Mon
day. was identified today by the
finger print system maintained at
the Leavenworth federal peniten-
tiary.
His name was Albert Evans. He
was received at the Texas state
penitentiary in 1915 to serve a two
year term for burglary and at the
Joliet. tIlll. state prison, March
y, 1915. to serve an indeterminate
term for burglary and larceny.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22

Chicago, April 22.-Sharp new
breaks took place today in the corn
market right at the outset. The
heaviest fall was in the May de-
livery, which in some cases sx-
hibited sheer descent of six cents
bushel since last night. Renewed
weakness in the New York stock
market was the main reason
ascribed.
Initial Price Wider.
Initial prices in corn had a much
wider range than usual, and for the
May delivery were as much as two
cents apart for simultaneous trades
in different parts OF the pit. May
started at s162 to $164, as COM
pared with $166k@$16S at yes
terday's finish. The corn market
as a whole opened 1zc to SC lower,
with July at $1.56s to $1.57h.
A big trade was in progress In
all the grain pits. There had been
q heavy accumulation Of selling
orders during the night, and in
dividual operations counted for lit
tie. After the opening, however
commission house buying increased
and sharp rally followed. Price
fluctuations were so rapid that
blackboard quotations were fire.
Quently far out of line with the
actual market in the pit.
Jdation Resumed.
New0k, April 22.-Liauidation
of speculative shares was resumed
at the opening OF today's stock
market, much OF the pressure
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
CON-CON DEFEATS
SUFFRAGE SCHEME

Springfield. ILL.,. April "a plan
to incorporate in the new Illinois
constitution section requiring
voters to exercise the right OF suf-
frage was rejected by tho consu-
tutional convention today. ~ to "a.
The vote was taken after a morn
ing of debate on an amendment Of
fered by Delegate william ]. Sneed
OF Herrin IN the report Of the suf-
frage committee. Delegate Sneed'a
amendment provided for the dis
franchisement Of voters who do moi
attend the polls.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
GOV. GARDNER
OF MIS- SOURI, l,
LAUDS WILSON
Indorses Administration
as Convention
Platform.

Joplin, Mo-, April 22.-The DEM
ocratic state central committee
meeting here prior to the opening
of the state convention. to elect del
egates-at-large to the national
convention. voted to seat in the
temporary convention organization
a contesting delegation of II from
the 2Sth ward of St. Louis, repre-
sented by Charles M. Hay.
Ind0rses Administration.
Joplin, Mo, April Ex-Governor
Frederick ID. Gardner delivered the
keynote address at the Democratic
state convention here this morning.
of which he was chosen temporary
chairman. In his address Cover
nor Gardner indorsed the national
administration. made plea for the
adoption of the peace treaty and
the covenant of the League of Ma
tions without substantial alteration,
declaring for a small army and op-
position to universal military
training; condemned industrial
courts and eXtolled the record of
the Democratic state administra-
tion in Missouri
! Convention Plans.
He suggested that the Demo
cratic national convention at San
Francisco taking the following ac-
ton:
THAT the administration OF
Woodrow Wilson be heartily en-
dorsed. including his services as
commanderin in-chief OF the army
and navy during the war.
That the League of Nations be
endorsed. not objecting to any
reasonable Interpretation or reser.
vation, but opposing a reservation
| (the Lodge reservation to Article
Al that destroys the very keystone
of the covenant.
That We outline our promise fol-
the rehabilitation of the nation;
financial and fiscal affairs"
Lodge Plan "CowardIy.-
! Governor Gardner denounce,
the Lodge reservation to Article
of the covenant of the League o
Nations as "cowardly."
| Compensation for former service
men, either in the form Of ianC
grants, loans or cash bonus SHOULD
be provided, Governor Gardner
declared. He advocated a smal
army without universal training.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
OVERALLS DEMAND
REPORTED DOUBLE

Poughkeepsie. April %. = Over
ails manufacturers In this city and
Wappingers Falls, report the de-
msnd for working clothes has dou-
bIed In the last week. At the fac
tory OF Sweet, Orr and company 1t
was said that the wholesale price
has not been increased. although
retailers everywhere have increas.
ed their prieos to consumers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
MOOSE FOR WOMAN
IN BRUTAL DEATH
OF STEPDAUGHTER

Quebec. April 22.-Mrs. Marie
Anne Gagnen was found guilty
yesterday of torturing and murder
ing her 16-year-old step-daughter,
Aurore Gagnen, and was sentenced
to be hanged Oct. l.
The girl, after being beaten,
burned with a hot poker, and made
to walk barefooted in the snow,
was forced to drink poison, the ev-
idence disclosed.
The post mortem examination of
the body revealed "a wounds. The
defense pleaded insanity.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
COLLEGE DEGREES
FOR BLACK JACK
AND DRAFT CHIEF

Columia. Mo. April 22-tUnited
Press. Honorary degrees of doe
tor of laws were to be conferred
upon General Jch~ J. Pers, =: and
Major General E. H. Crowder. ma
tive sons, at University OF Missou-
ri ceremonials here today.
About three hundred students
were also to receive degrees.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
GEORGIA RETURNS
PALMER IN LEAD

Atlanta, April 22.-Unof1cial
complete returns from Georgla's
Democratic presidential preference
primary held Tuesday, showed to-
day that Attorney General Palmer
would have 40 votes in the party's
state convention. a 10 vote plural
ity over Thomas E. Watson, his
nearest opponent. Senator Hoke
Smith, the third candidate. on tie
basis Of the same returns, will have
ia votes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
FAIL TO DISCERN
FLASH FROM MARS

Gamer Ranch, Cedar Creek. Neb.,
April 22.-Dr. Frederick l.. MILL
ner and Harvey Gamer. electrical
experts. failed in their efforts earl
today to catch a signal from Mar 8
The attempt will be renewed to-
2iKht
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
PCSSYNO0w H0r

epu.!o e~ York. April 22.-William E.
MI. s''sioot") Johnson Of Weather
hom ualoe returned here today
Yo,t .Asefpool =. on tho steamer New
NJ - s'ter literally having given an
.m,.S,m ~ make England dry" The
Antt'Ss'ns agent Of the American
- ssS.!oon ,. league was met by q
" Prohibition adyocstes,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
AkKOE SLAYER
INDICTED BY JURY

NV. NO" York. April 22.-An indict-
d. -. soafsing first degree murder
d, returned by the grand jury to-
sisis..s.sa ssamst Thomas W. Simpkin,
y Wn.s1t n printer who shot and KILL
m,s.s ssmss Wright Markoe, noted
IL. Tson' during last Sundays SER
,hs,clm u St Georges Episcopal
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-22
GIVES BONO
SO He Can
GUIDE men
Leader Expected to Fulfil
\ Promise to Induce Men
to Return at Once.
BULLETIN.

Chicago. April 22.-Hope for
m Immediate settlement of the
svitchmen's and enginemen's
strike was lost here today when
John Grunau, president OF the
chicago Yardmen's association,
declared he would take no i'm.
Mediate action 10 end the walk.
out II am going home to stay
there until 10 o'clock. Satur-
dsy morning." he said. Il will
not talk or take any action
until my case has been heard
before q federal commissioner.
Charles Clyne, United States
district attorney, told him that
he is welcome to call meeting
II the strikers, If he wishes to
DO 90 providing the meeting
T was q lawful one.
Chicago. April p. - Omitted
Press.)-John Grunau. leader oi
the striking railroad switchmen
was back in Chicago today, free
from Jail on bond. Reports were
that Grunau would arrange a sec.
ond meeting Of outlaws" to enc
the strike.
Following the breakup of thu
strikers mass meeting called yes
terday to officially end the strike
Shannon Jones and r. S. Murphy
Grunau bowers, led a group O.
strikers back to their jobs. The,
we're called rebels" and traitors,
vhen they attempted to have the
strikers rcetiD- vote the strike
ended.
Railroad ofiicia1s today reported
the situation nearly normal. "The
movement Of live stock continues
above normal" the report Of rail
roads said, declaring freight ant
passenger service was little affect
ed now by the strike.
Leaders Quit Strike.
Chicago. April ia. P.)-The
next move of outlaw" rail strik-
ers IN the Chicago district, spill
BY revolt against their own lead
efs was awaited today by fedora
Iopcials and railroad representa-
ytNes.
Meanwhile rebel" leaders, re
pudizted by the men when they
counseIled ending the walkout be-
ansa they said, they could no
dsht the government" abandoned
tAe insurgents and returned tt
work at the head of small groups
All Eyes on Grunau.
AcdDn Of John Grunau, presiden
q the Chicago Yardmen's associ
aucn, who obtained his releas,
ystepday from Jail at Joliet, Ill.
On bond and hurried to Chicago
vss looked to as the next step to
ward possible settlement Of tn,
0lkout- Grunau announced sew
efal days ago he would urge tn,
man to call off the walkout bu
whether such an appeal would b.
needed appeared problematic.
steady improvement in traffi'
c0oedons throughout the middl,
v~t and on the Pacific coast wa;
reported by railroads.
Stall Holding Out.
New York. April PA. P)-
approximately 5000 railroad strik
a. meeting in Jersey City today
see reported unofficially to hav
s'@ed not to return to work. but Il
ppeal to men on all lines VIII,
Ssse not walked out to do SO i,
taeir support.
PROPOSAL Of striking engineme1
%a nremen in the Hoboken yard
~ ne Erie railroad that they re
u 70 work in a body and b
s~ranteed their seniority rights
tcday.
"a a delegation representing tn
voAen men who are still OF
ss,' conferenced with Erie OF
s mere and made the proposal
M1'road officials insisted eacl
-. e snould stand ON his own rec
~ ana let It be known that som
aken back o1' o"'u "o' =