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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
NEW SENATOR
is A NOBODY
State Should Not Send Untried Man
to Senate When it Already Has
Position Well ard
Honorabiy Filled.
TBy Smith D. Fry.1

WASHINGTON, May 21-It is ss
true today as it was in ancient Bible
days that it is wise bird that can
escape the snare of the fowler and
| it is as true now as in British litera-
ture that There's many a slip twixt
the cup and the lip 4.
About six months ago Missouri
democrats, in droves, began to beg
Champ Clark to make a run for the
senate this year; get out Of the tur-
moiI and struggle of political lie,
and take the next six years in COM
parative ease and comfort, as he
would be sure of election" But,
that old bird began to look around
for "the snare of the fowler" and he
discovered it. Such race would taEe
him everlastingly out Of the range of
presidential possibilities. There
would be grave danger of defeat. any
way. because of democratic family
fights Of extreme bitterness, and quar-
rels quite numerous. He can see no
possibility of being defeated for re-
election to the house of representa-
'tives, where he is the duly accredited
leader of his party; a leader among
leaders of men, and so he concluded.
this way:
JOIN " CdTllSlS, VI 1ASuluChy, ca
speaker and greatly admired leader
of his party, accepted election to the
senate, and there he sank to the bo.-
tom, took his place at the bottom OF
all committee lists. as every new
senator must do, and instead of being
a prominent leader OF leaders OF men,
he became a follower Of older sena-
tors, all of them outranking him in
committees, and, as a new senator,
the, great Carlisle became simply 4
new senator, and that means, No
body"
Out Of the big book of experience
smaller men may learn, If they are
not too narrow and small-minded to
learn. No staa ought to have new
senator, beginning at the bottom of
all things and only a follower of
others, so long as the state has in
service senator who has achieved
leadership; one who is willing to
continue to serve the people.
When an ex-speaker Of the house,
like Carlisle, was a nobody in the
senate; and when SO great a man ,as
Champ Clark absolutely declines to
go to the senate, where even he, as
la new senator would be nobody,
surely no sane voters will want to
send a new senatorial nobody into a
place which is ably, honorably filled,
as Senator Cummins is filing that
position for Iowa, and for the nation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
President is Stiff.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
PARIS, May 25.-Bulletins issued
today by physicians announced Presi-
dent Deschanel's injuries were en-
tirely superficial, and that he was
suffering principally from general
stiffness as the result of his fall from
a moving railway train yesterday.
The president remained in his
apartment all morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
In Private Car.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May "a
Senator Boies Penrose will go to the
Chicago convention June 2 in his pri-
vate car, it was announced in state
ment issued from his home here 20
day.
The senator was reported to have
suffered a relapse last Friday, but
the statement said he was affected
with a slight cold contracted last
Wednesday while motoring in Fair
mont park.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
River Bulletin.
Weather Conditions.

Low pressure over the southern
Rocky mountain region this morning,
is causing unsettled weather in those
sections with showers in Nebraska,
North Dakota and Montana. Heavy
rains are reported in western Ne
braska.
Barometric pressure is high over
the lakes and in the northwest and
the weather is somewhat cooler in
the northern plains and upper Mis-
sissippi valley.
Generally fair weather is expected
in this vicinity tonight with unsettled
Wednesday; not much change in tenn
perature.
Local Observations.
May Bar Their. Wind W7th'r
"a p. m.-29.98 72 NE Clear
25 a. m.-3005 81 NE Clear
River stage at a. m. 90 feet;
change in "a hours, fall 0.5.
Mean temperature oath, 68: highest
IA; lowest, 62; lowest last night, So.
Relative humidity oath, a. m,
"a; y noon, 81; D. m, So.
CARL e. HADLEY,
Observer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
Not Able to Compete.

UNITED Press Leased Wire SerVlce'l
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 20.
Arthur Chevrolet will not be able "
compete for the $4,000 prize money
in the 500 mile sweepstakes at the IN
dianapolis Motor speedway next MOI
day. Injuries sustained when his
Monroe crashed into Rene Ihonlas
Ballot during trial run, will Keep
him off the track, it was announced Of
ficially today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
Clash With Students

ROME, May 25.-Four policemen
and one civilian were killed, and two
policemen and nine civilians, includ-
ing two women, were seriously in
,jured here today in a clash resulting
from a demonstration by students il
lconnection with the celebration yf
the anniversary Of Italy's entry into
the war
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
Appeal Is Continued.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
ninety-five l. W. W.'s from prison
sentences for violation of the espion-
age acts was continued today to June
Is. owing to illness Of counsel for
the government.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
Johnson's Lead Is $40.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PORTLAND, Ore, May 25.-The
winner in the republican preferential
primary In Oregon last Friday is still
undetermined today, but the indica-
tions continue to point to Senator
Hiram Johnson, as the victor
With between 1900 and 5000 votes
still to be added to the totals, John
'-,- Nes a lead Of $40 over General
Wood. A
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
,&s
Weather Forecast.
Department of Agriculture
Nynafhor Rurpau

" edLueT bul edu.1
For Keokuk and vicinity: Gener-
ally fair tonight, Wednesday un-
settled; not much change in temper4 4
ture.
For Iowa: Generally fair tonight
except showers in extreme west por-
ton; Wednesday unsettled, probably
showers in west portion; not much
change in temperature.
For Missouri: Fair tonight, Wed
nesday partly cloudy probably becom-
ing unsettled in northwest portion;
not much change in temperature.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
CHICAGO Cash Grain

CHICAGO, May Wbeat-No. s
red. $2.S5; No. hard, s2.S1.
Corn-No. 2 yellow, s193k@196;
No. 8 yellow, s1.s5@1951s: No. 4
yellow. $1.92; No / white, 1894; No.
2 white, s1.93s s@1.95; No. white.
$1.94@1.95; No. white, s1.93: No. S
white. $3.50; No. mixed, s1.ssh@
1.95; No. mixed, s192@195; No. 4
mixed, $1.9G; No. mixed, 1890
1.90.
Oats-No. white, $1.02@1.O6k;
No. 4 white, $1O0@1 .03.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25

Danish scientists have perfected
process for treating cheaper woohs
that makes them more durable, cneli'
ical action in twenty-four hours pro
ducing the effect of several years o.
drying.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25

Young people who don't take mar
riage seriously before they jump lnto
ii don't take it any other way alte.
4I,c.-'vo 'n--until they get ready "
Jump out.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
Governor Slams Beer Bill.

ALBANY, N. Y, May 25.-The Walk
er bill, legalizing the manufacture
and sale Of beer containing not more
than 275 per cent of alcohol by weight
was signed by Governor Smith
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25

Ceiling movies" are welcome di-
version for hospital patients who must
lie on their backs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25

Burnt sienna is a paint manufac-
tured from the neutral earth obtained
near Sienna, Italy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
CHICAGO Live Stock

CHICAGO. May 25.-Hog receipts,
$4,000 head: market 1O015c higher.
Bulk, s13.S5@1475; butchers, s13.65
914.50; packing, s12.65@1325: light,
$13.59914.10; pigs, s11.50@13.75.
Cattle receipts, 10000 head; market
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-05-25
Grain Review.

United Press Leased Wire Service ]
CHICAGO. May 25.-Grain futures
developed further strength after a high
opening on the Chicago board of trade
and made further gains. May corn
gained 21s cents in later trading and
July corn was 2h higher. Big traders
were active on the bull side and this
with good commission house buying
and reports that country shippers are
not anxious to sell on a declining mar
ket We're the factors in the trading.
May corn opened up 8 at 1861 and
later gained ~. July corn opened at
162. up Y and later was UP 2M. Sep
tember corn opened up ia at 1921
and later climbed 1A.
May oats opened at 100, up ", and
later gained 2. July oats opened at
SSss. up ", and later gained ia.
September oats opened up A at 75h
and later was up Is
Provisions were higher.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
MANY FARMERS
SHOW DESIRE
TO join POOL
Sheepmen Expect Large Consign.
ment This Year-Wool Bags
Ready for Distribution.

County Farm Advisor P. S.
Richey reports that large number
of Mercer county farmers have re-
sponded to the letters which were
sent out by his Office in the inter-
est of a county wool pool for this
year. He also announced that the
sacks in which the wool will be
shipped were received this morn
ing and are ready for distribution
to farm bureau members and
others who have consigned wool to
this pool. Persons who have made
no consignment will not be granted
the privilege of securing the wool
bags, according to Mr.. Richey.
1t is not clear yet whether there
is sufficient interest in sheep
growers organization to warrant
importing professional sheep
shearers to do the work of clipping
this year. If the farmers Of the
community desired expert clipping
they will have to display more in
terest.
Mr.. Richey said it is very likely
that the wool pool this year will be
as large as last year. No more let
tiers will be sent out to stimulate
interest in the pool. Parties who
want in must decide soon in order
that routings can be made on the
shipment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
HEAVY RAINFALL
ALTERS PLAN FOR
"OVERFLOW" SALE

County Farm Advisor P. S.
Richey stated this morning that
because of the storm last night it
would be impossible to make per-
sonal solicitation for the combina-
ton sale which is to be held
Thursday, April %. by the victims
of the flood in the vicinity of New
Boston. 1t had been planned by the
Red Cross and the farm bureau
representatives to make personal
calls on the farmers who had to
move out of the flooded district in
order to determine the needs Of
those people and to list consign-
ments to the combination sale.
AS the storm prevented activities
by the Red Cross and farm bureau
representatives. consignments must
be made through the sale man
ager, NJ. S. Prouty of New Boston.
Mr.. Richey said this morning that
it is very evident that there is going
to be big sale. A lot of people
are in need of Just such equipment
as is being put up. Brood sows, pigs
and feeding hogs, mules, feeding
cattle, mich cows and a quantity
Of farm implements have already
been listed. 1t is likely that this
will be the biggest sale that has
ever taken place in that end of
Mercer county.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
lVE | WEATHER
HAS 4 bULLlSh
Effect ON CORN
q

Chicago, April 19.-wet weather
had an added bullish effect on the
corn market. General buying
which took place was based largely
m the assumption that the unwel-
come rains would result in further
delay to spring farm work, and
would tend to interfere with &C
cumulation Of supplies here and
ct other big centers. All deliveries
rose to new high price levels for
the season. Opening quotations,
which ranged from Nc to Ike up,
with May at 1.79h to 1.71x. and
July 1864 to 1.66, were followed by
moderate additional gains all
around.
Oats assembled with corn. After
opening NC to INC higher, includ-
ing July at 8S7sc, the market con-
tinued to climb.
j Provisions were firmer owing to
the advance of grain and hogs.
Trade, though, was light.
The fact that seaboard exporters
had hoisted their bids to 1904 a
bushel for wheat exercised a slim
uiating influence on speculative de-
mand for corn. So also, did a
threatened strike of railway freight
handlers and clerks. The close was
unsettled, lhc to 2Zc net higher,
with May $171A to $1.71A, and
July $1.66 to $1.661s.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
ALEDo PERSONALS

Mrs. Chauncey Bowers went to
Keithsburg Friday evening for a
short visit at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter.
Mrs. ]. W. Flynn left Friday eve
ming for Creston. Iowa. where she
will attend the funeral Of rela-
tive.
Miss lila Brewington arrived Fri
day evening from Galesburg to
spend the week end with her
friend, Miss Edna Merritt.
Mrs. H. X. Whittier arrived home
Friday evening from Galesburs,
where she spent a few days with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 5.
Adams.
Mrs. Stanley Black and two sons
went to Viola Saturday morning
for a short visit with friends and
relatives.
Mrs. A. e. Gwin and son, Charles,
went to Monmouth Saturday morn
ing.
Miss Cora B. Bonner Of the Aledo
high school faculty spent Saturday
in Galesburg.
The Misses Rodman and Nc
Cleary of the Aledo public schools
went to Peoria Saturday morning.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
GIVEN REBATE ON
HOGS THAT WERE
NOT VACCINATED

Ernest Smell, farmer living
near Aledo. was awarded SIS by
Justice of the Peace W. D. Emmer-
son in city court Saturday as a re-
bate on hogs which he purchased
from Hugh Turner, another Mercer
county farmer. According to Smell
he purchased hogs from Turner
which the latter said were vacci-
mated. After having the animals
in his possession for some time.
Smell discovered that the pigs had
never been treated and the suit
was the result. Turner declared
that he had been told that the
swine were vaccinated and was
sincere in selling them for immune
animals. Attorney Walter L. Man
non handled the case for the plain
tiff and d. A. Hebbel represented
the defendant.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19

membership is confident that f.
nancing will be assured and build
ing operations begun on the block
between Brady and Main on Sew
enth street within a short time.
Candy Company Branches The
Halllgan Candy company, one of
Davenport's prosperous and grow
ing industries, is reaching out far
beyond the boundry lines of, Daven-
port. On Monday the company will
open branch Office in Des Moines.
Commodious quart..s have been
secured at 607-609-611 East Wal
nut street, where for the time be-
ing large stocks will be carried tn
supply territory in and around Des
MONIES, with the company's high
grade CONNECTIONS.
Fire at Market-Fire originating
IN the smoke house in the rear of
the Max F. Heyer meat market. AIS
Brady street, caused a loss estimat-
ed at $500 shortly after 1 O'Clock
this morning. The loss is covered
by insurance.
Death Record-A lingering ILL
ness terminated in the death of
Ludwig August Seibel, retired
farmer. who succumbed at mid
night Friday. at his home. 1873 w.
Mississippi boulevard, Bettendorf.
Although Mr.. Seibel had been in
poor health for some time he had
been belfast only since last Sun
day. Death was due to complica-
tons.
Dick Waters, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dick ]. Waters, 1914 East Lo-
Gust street, died at Mercy hospital
shortly after Z o'clock Saturday
night following lingering illness.
The boy was II years old.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sheahan, a resi-
dent of Davenport for the past So
years, passed away Friday evening
at 10 O'Clock, at her home, AIS
West Pleasant street. She had been
Ill for long time.
Hans Frederick Thoms, 70, ma
i've Of Germany and a resident of
Davenport for the past 40 years.
died at 1880 a. m. Saturday at
Mercy Hospital after an illness of
two months duration. He is sur
vived by two nephews. William
Thompson. Allendale, N. D.. and
August. Thnmpsoa. Fort Dodge.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
Moline and East Moline
BUT few VOTES
ARE RECORDED
Women Refuse to Split Ballots and
Only Seven Men Do So in
School Election.

Twenty-one women who par
ticipated in the Moline school board
election Saturday voted conscien-
tiously straight tickets, but seven
of the 54 men who made up the
total scratched their tickets so that
only Wilson P. Hunt, candidate for
reelection as president of the
board, received the full vote Mrs.
Emma McKeever, new member, and
DR.. H. S. Bennett, reelected, re-
ceived Is votes, L. E. Mutt Y and
Gus Lindvall, II. Board members
are chosen for three years, but the
president is elected annually.
The board meets at this evening
to organize for the year and stand
ing committees probably will be
announced at this time. 1t is Mr..
Hunts fourth consecutive term as
president of the board. DR.. Ben
nett is beginning his fourth term
as member, Mr.. Lindvall his third
term and MIR. Mutt begins second
term, his first election being to fill
a vacancy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
Reject OFFER
OF RESIGNATION
Rev. Charles A. Parmiter Asks Re-
lief of Charge ut Second Con-
gregati0nal.

Rev. Charles A. Parmiter, pastor
of the Second. Congregational
church for more than two years,
presented his resignation as pas
tor of the church yesterday morn
ing. 1t was declined.
Action upon the ::-csignation rests
with the congregation of the
church and Rev. MIR. Parmiter ex-
planned this morning that he was
undecided as to reconsideration
next Sunday, and that he would
consult with members Of the
church upon what would be best
for the interests of the church and
the congregation" His future
plans, he said, would be subject of
a statement to follow acceptance
of his resignation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
WILL NOT ALLOW
REPAIRING OF THE
BENSON BUILDING

Moline's building inspector, Lev
in Lindblad, announced today that
if the Benson building at Fourth
avenue and Fourteenth street,
which was destroyed by fire last
week, is to be rebuilt, it will have
to conform with all requirements
of structures within the fire linn
its. No permit will be issued for
repairing the building.
The Benson building was char
acterned as a fire trap. More than
40 dodgers were housed in the
building at the time of the fire and
many of them had to fight their
way to safety. No application has
yet been made for a permit to re-
pair the building.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
BOY HAD DOCTORS
CAR BUT COULDN'T
KEEP IT RUNNING

When A. L. Neff and B. c. Lester
went to the rescue of a stalled au-
tomobile at Sixth avenue and Fiji
teenth street, Moline, last evening,
a boy Of - or IA stepped from the
car and said he had to get some
distilled water. He started run
ming west. Neff and Lester wait
ed and waited, but the boy did not
return. They called the police and
the automobile was taken TO the
station.
DR.. A. T. Leopold entered the sta
ton a short while later and said
his car was missing from in front
OF the Moline club, where he had
left it an hour before. Sergeant
Stewart showed the doctor the au-
tomobile which had been brought
in from Sixth avenue and Fifteenth
street 1t was DR.. Leipold's car.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
Kansas City Livestock.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 49,
Hogs: receipts, $500; higher; top
price, 1880; bulk. light and me-
diums, 14.75@15.4O; bulk, heavies,
14.50@15.00.
Cattle: receipts, 5000; slow;
beef steers, 35c to SOC lower; top
price, 1855; best unsold; bulk,
12.00@12.75; yearlings, 50c@75c
lower; top price, 1875; fat She
stock scarce and barely steady;
veals and calves, steady to Csc low
er; good to choice veals, 1900
1900.
Sheep: receipts, $500; fat lambs
steady; best SO pounds wool lambs
20.50; clipped lambs, 1880; bulk
wool lambs, 19.75@20.40.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
FIRE ON NITRATE
VESSEL IMPERILS
BUSH TERMINAL

New York, April 19.-Fire start
ing on the steamship Halfried,
which was loaded with nitrates,
today threatened the destruction
of the Bush terminal, in Brooklyn,
one of the largest steamship ter
minals in the world. Two piers
Immediately caught fire and fire.
men attracted by four alarms en-
deavored to prevent other piers
from burning.
After two explosions were heard
across the East river, ambulances
were sent to the terminal. Early
reports were that at least five men
had been seriously hurt. Tugs
from all over New York harbor
hurried to the scene to remove
threatened ships to safety.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
SCORE KILLED AS
ARKANSAS STORM
GOES ON RAMPAGE

Little Rock. Ark, April ia
score OF people were killed and
many injured in storms which
swept several counties in north
west Arkansas last night, accord
ing to meager. messages received
over demoralized wire service.
At Harkey Valley, II miles north
of Danville, seven people, six Of
them members of one family, were
reported killed with many per-
sons hurt and at Hickeytown, 16
miles south of GAINESVILLE, three
persons were reported killed and
many hurt.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
Money! and Exchange.

New York. April 19.-Mercantile
paper, 6A@7; exchange, firm;
sterling: demand. 3.95; cables.
1854; francs: demand, 1906; ca
bles, 1903; Belgian francs: de-
man, s1512; cables, 1910; guilders:
demand, 81; cables, 37h; lire: de-
mand. Ellis; cables, 2L73; marks:
demand, I.5S; cables, LEO.
Government bonds, weak; rail-
road bonds, weak.
=. Time Aoans, strong; 60 days, 80
days and s months, S1a.
Call money. strong; high, 9; low,
2: ruling rate, 8; closing bid, z;
offeredrat,S: last loan, z; bank &C
csptances, 6.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
Moline Obituary
Elfreda FOrSberg.

Elfreda Forsberg. daughter OF
Mrs. Marie Forsberg, 2420 Four
teenth avenue, Moline, died at 2
Saturday afternoon in the resi-
dence. Miss Forsberg had been i'll
for the last two years. She was
born Oct. 4, 1880, in Moline, where
she spent practically all of her
life. She was member OF the
First Lutheran church of Moline
and of the Sorosis society.
Surviving her are the mother.
two brothers, Henry and Alfred of
Moline and one sister, Mrs. Fred
Temmer of Denver. The funeral
has been postponed until Wednes-
day, awaiting the arrival of the
sister. 1t will be held at 2:30 from
the home. Burial in Riverside
cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago, April 19.-(U. 8. Bureau
Of Markets.)-Cattle. receipts 81
600: uncertainty regarding the
ability OF roads to move shipments
east is delaying trade; steers $500
016.00, ,nominally.
Hogs, receipts $4,000; Csc to Soc
higher; big packers not participant
ing; eastern shippers barely &C
tive; top price $3.50; bulk, $3.50
@16.60; pigs, $14.00@15.50.
Sheep receipts. $4,000; slow; first
sales steady; asking higher; prime
wooded. lambs, $21.50; shorn year.
ling wethers, $3.50; sheep steady
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-19
TONIGHT THE END
OF CHURCH FAIR

st. Anne's Catholic church fair
will be in progress in East Moline
tonight. Saturday night was an
nounced as the closing night. How
ever, on account of the rainy
weather last week it was decided to
extend the fair one more day and
night, making tonight the final
night. A special program will be
the feature of the fair tonight and
a large crowd is expected.