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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-30

SPEAKING of Americanism. will it be nec-
essary for US to consult . ouija board to find
ont why, in taking over telephone already in
stalled in our new domicile, we are compelled
to pay $3.50, while the gentleman taking over
the phone in the house we vacate does NOT
pay $3.50 but Instead must pay three months
in advance? Also, while we are in the whying
mood why friend who pulled the same phone
stunt paid neither $3.50 nor three months in
advance?
BUT. ten to one IL we do call on Ouija she'll
come back at us with the busy signal!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-30

BY
address enclose
CONFIDENTIAL viii
paid 70 eteru)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
Health Talks by DR.. Brady
Tse Teeth and Arthritis In Children.
H!o.yrighl. lAss, by Nat ionsI Newspaper ssr,.e,

Dentists. like all other progressive artists,
and de-, experienced dentist asserts that every
should be either hiied or extracted ana tnat
r.s p roG 1uo In keeping the mouth cavity
P1rtnhnt In early Childhood ,nan in adult HE
insists that ii is better not to cxtrsc, Ins
primary mary teeth even though they be hopeless
>clopment OF the jaw is impaired and the see
"ndaIy teeth will be uneven and more sub
s%ssrup But there are other POSSIBLE con
radical side If the child is normal in gen
any indication OF sys,emic trouble from '' the
septic condition Of the mouth. perhaps II muy
main, provided they cannot be filled. hut il
the child's health is in any way impaired ana
sible. then extraction, of the decayed teeth
Il suss' ths is s,e. Of 1vs form
early called 'rneuma,stn" and cruelty termed
matotd artHri,s has e1 nesn f5saueny
CHARGED up against bad teeth and in about. half
condemned ,r,1H teeth has proved markedly benc-
fetal; the other half showing Improvement.
close contact between the last rnolar teeth
and The ,onsils and pointed the frequcnt
with deeayed molar teeth. The removal Of
fpom Tie on Of on
me ionSls serve no physiological purpose. GER
DE- Albert IT, Bshe nLe d aissasHa ne sub
1Sct in the American Journal OF Diseases OF
Chiioreh, attributes the joint disease to long
sm9 , Infection in the tonsiIs and ade
noldS anu the accessory sinuscs OF the
nSSal cavity. lie believes that the injection
rs limited to the tonsils and adenods UP to
inc age OF three years. but after that age the
removal OF the tonsils and adenoids liz inef-
tecuVe in arresting the progress Of the joint
tronb!e nasal sinus infection may he sus-
pected Il there is slight fever. lcukocytosis las
shown by blood county, or impaired appetite
persiStinS after the removal OF tonsiis and
adenoids Surgical treatment OF the infected
nasai Sinuses would be required in such cir
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
CAROLINA SHOWS LARGEST
CENSUS JUMP IN HISTORY
Old North state Now Has Population
or 2'5SG,i SG. An Increase Of
RIO, 100.

by RSSOclateu fTeES.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-The States
OF North Carolina and Arizona were
shown In population. announcements
by the Census Bureau today to have
had In the last ten years the largest
Kansas. another State for which
the population was annorur ced, show
its second lowest numerical growth
and AZ n result fell from its rank as
the twcnty-se cond State in the Union
TO below Oklahoma and Louisiana.
The figures follow:
North Carolina. 2.556.4S6; increase
3J0.i99 or 1873 per cent.
Arizona. sas.273: increae. 1880
or G3.l per cent.
Kansas. l.7s9.1s5: increase 1896
or 40 por cent.
Other populations announced are:
Beaufort. y. c., 2.968.
Morehead City. y. G.. 2,95S.
Defuniak Springs. Fla, 2.097; in
cgease eighty, or 40 per cent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
FOX AND KAISER INDICTED
BY FEDERAL GRAND JURY
steamship Operators Charged with
Conspiracy tn Defrnud United
StntcN ShippInE DOnrd.

BY AHsOcIatcd Trcss.T
NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-Vlctor s. Fox
and William II. Kaiser, steamship
operators, today were indicted by the
Federal grand jury here, charged
with engaging in conspiracy TO
defraud the United States by making
false accounts and vouchers with In
tent to defraud the United States
Shipping Board"
The alleged fraud was said to have
been in connection with purchase Of
bought on the installmcnt plan, Fox
was president OF several steamship
companies which took over the yes
sells and Kaiser was treasurer Of the
same concerns, the indictments said.
Contracts for purchase of the steam
ers were guaranteed by Victor s.. Fox
4 Co., Inc, Of which the defendants
were officers, II was added.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
EDWARDS DESERTS G. o. P.
TO RUN AS INDEPENDENT
VIII Oppose Watson In Georgia EIec'
ton. Hut Can't stand tc-
publican Program.
IHr ASSoclutcd rrcsa.

By Associated Press
MACON, GA, Oct. 5.--liarry Still
Well Edwards who has been IA can
didatc for the United States Senate on
the Progressive Republican ticket,
announces his withdrawal from party
Affiliations and his intention to re-
main in the race as independent can
didate against Thomas l.. Watson. the
Democratic nominee.
Choice Of Henry Lincoln Johnson,
II lan,a negro. as Republican ma
tional committeeman from Georgia
and the Republican stand on The
lea que OF nations are given by Mr..
Edwards as his reasons for desert
Ing the Republican Progressive
ticket;
MIR. Edwards states that fear among
Georgians OF negro patronage In Fed
ernl offices in case he should win
hindered his candidacy on the party
ticket. in spite of his stand for white
supremacy, one OF the main points
in his platform.
Mr.. Edwards also strongly favors
adoption OF the league of nations
pact as brought back from Versailles
by President Wilson, except for Il GIN
gle reservation which. he said, was
necessary for the safeguarding ~.
sovereign rights of the United States.
MIR. Watson has declared against
the league OF nations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
News of Fifty Years Ago
tFrom Richmond Dispatch. Oct. G. 1870,

We are glad to report that the losses from
me HOOD are not so heavy ut first
thought However. oyer 100 business houses
sustain damages varying. from less than 500
Cary. Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Seven
teenth, Eighteenth and Nineteenth Streets are
the locations Of the heavier losses. OF course
there was much damage about the dock Not
IL Vestise of Mayo's Bridge Is left.
According to the census figures the total
number OF newspapers. periodicals. etc, pub
liShe'l regularly in Richmond is Twenty-Five
Of which eight POLITICAL seven relix ious
two agricultural. three advertising and two
literary. ="
| Harper's Bazaar Of this month has spjr.
tied sketch entitled THE Circus Is Coming -
| by Major william Is. Myers OF this city 'o
Extra religious services will be resumed
at the Broad Street Methodist Church tonight
and will be continued nightly. conducted by
Dr. John l.. Edwards.
are in The Wyanoke and tho George B. Up
ton are here from New York and the ]. s.
Greer from Philadelphia.
Yesterday the second day for the Leg
islature TO assemble. There was no Quorum
in the Senate it being understood that a nun
| by the flood. The House did but little bust
| ness
General Lee continues to improve He is
said to be quite cheerful and communicative.
The contributions to the food sufferers dom
tinue to come in. some very handsome ones
eeing from New York and baltimore.
1t is believed England and Russia are no.
lively engaged in negotiating armistne.
| The Prussians nave placed abound Nets a
large number of cannon they captured at
Strasbourg.
| The King of Prussia has established head
quarters at Versailles and says he proposes
: 10 stay there until he enters Paris.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
Richmond Banker Suggests Retire.
mcnt OF Liberty Bonds by Lot,
Using Sinking Fund.

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-In your issue of October 4
there appeared an editorial, Govern
ment's Purchase OF Bonds" In which
you referred 10 the fact that the
government would likely purchase
S75,0O0.Oo0 OF Liberty and Victory
bonds from the profits of tho Federal
reserve system paid into the govern
ment: The last paragraph of your
article reads AS follows:
IF some equitable mean3 could he
found whereby this sum Of s75.0oo.-
900 could be invested In war bonds ~
par, the influence Of that fact would
be tremendous. And IL 1t could be
understood that the government
either from It's sinking fund or from
the profits Of the Federal reserve sys-
Tern each year in war bonds ut par IL
OF all outstanding securities would
be greatly Increased in value"
b For son some time past J have thought
sinking fund and other r funds Tor re re
somsthlns Ike Pp s5Seooo ap n""nnaiiy ao
wards the purchase of war bonds at
par Entner than ut the market The
government received par for these
bonds: and In equity think they
shonid redeem them at par.
nave adopted the practice OF rednmp-
lion by lot annually or scmiannuaIly
from their sinking funds. bonds at
par or premium.
~ seems TO me that tho Congress Of
the united states should enact law
authorizing semlannunily tn" redemp-
ton from its sinking funds OF war.
bonds by lot at par. This practice
IL not new one In this country. AK
several OF our large corporations take
!h!s method OF redemption. In the
New york Times OF October 4 liz an
advertisement OF redemption by lot
ut Par and interest OF 100 bond
numbered from to 22o4 OF the Corn
Products Refining Company: the Titi,,
Guarantee and Trust Company OF
New York. trustee.
IL the Congress should enact such !,
law II would, In my opinion. en- =
hancc the market value OF war bonds
several points and make IL attractIv.
TO hold war bonds In the hope Of
being one OF the fortunate owners to
receive par under such an arrange
r!cnt.
Very respectfully.
JNO. NJ. MILLER. JR.
Richmond, VA. October S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06

NlRGlNlA has seen the last OF relic of
barbarism. and its penitentiary ceases
I" be merely punitive institution instead
oil corrective one, by the wise action of
the prison board in forbiddng the further
use or stripes on prison clothing Ii is
step that should have been taken years ago
Tor virginia was one of the last half dozen
states retaining the unnecessary and in
humane custom.
Just as clothes make the man" 81 do
they influence even prisoner. Keep him
in stripes, distinguishing marks of his dis
grace and past misdesds, and lie will live I'M
TO no higher level man the stripes Them
selves. Their abolition and the substitution
OF neat uniform will give the ayerapc
prisoner new hope. ii stronger grin on his
seit-resnect. fresh determination TO be-
come law-abiding citizen, and in many
cases he will quit his cell inspired with an
honorable ambition 1t is a study in prison
psychology and Virginia now joins with the
best thought OF modern criminologists in
abandoning the stripes as q badge OF en-
forced servitude.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
The Poets Corner
The LAGOON.

LAGOON, thou great embodiment
or human life and human history!
Thou record of the past, thou proph-
ccy
or the sad future. thou majestic vine
pealinS along the ages from old
Thou vail OF agonized humanity!
There lives no thought in marble like
Thou hast no kindred in the Vatican,
But standest separate among the
or old mythologies, alone. alone.
The beautiful Apollo at thy side
Is just marble dream. and dreams
are all
The gods and goddesses and fauns
and fates
That populate these wondrous halls.
but thou,
Standing among them, liftest UP thy
In majesty OF meaning, till they sink
Far from the sight. no moro signif-
cant
Than the moor toys of children. For
thou art
A voice from out the worlds expc-
Speaking Of all tho generations mast
To all the generations yet to come
OF the long struggle, the sublime de-
spair. ~ r
-SosI1H' lG Gh1aa sf'f Hoa Ii MSn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
BRITISH BRING PRESSURE
FOR PROTECTIVE TARIFF
Sny U. S. Price Slashing May Force
Manufacturers to Take Jobs as
American Onicc Boys.
ny Cross-AtlantIc serv:ceJ

Wy tTosS- ATLANTIC ScTS.Ce.b
LONDON, Oct. 5.--As result OF
extraordinary pressure by the largest
British manufacturers for high pro-
tectivc tariff against United States
comm tiles. particularly automo-
biles, Premier Lloyd George liz giving
the subject careful consideration.
According to Godfrey. general sec
rotary OF tho National Talon OF
manufacturers. which British manu-
fncturcrs recently united in Il strong
plea to the Premier for such policy.
Mr.. Chesmnn said today: Amer
leans are being allowed to bring ma
terials to England for little or moth
ing. Being keen and efficient ma
ton. they. are naturally taking ad
vantage Of the situation, to the grow
ing and appalling detriment TO Brit
ish manufacturers. American auto
mobile competition here at present Is
killing tho business in England.
Recent sensational price reduc-
tons by American automobile con-
Germs in Great Britain are throwing
British manufacturers into n stnte OF
panic and something must he done
quickly or We may be compelled to
clqSe up our factories and some OF us
roVo America to get jobs as Office
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
SEEN ON THE SIDE
ny HENRY EOwARD WARNER.
To Hen Rery.


Thanks. dear old top! Belated thanks
But none the less sincere
That you've cut down your pleasure tanks
And made them not dear.
NOW We who oft have fondly thought
or buying machine.
Who've dreamed, but who have never bought
Can dream n limousine.
You've dragged 'em all back to price
That comes within our means
Wen take our savings OF the ice
. And look at some machines!
Perhaps, by that fair day when we
Decide what prefer,
The four-lur ;ea hivver will DC FREE
And others fiftr per-
O Henry Ford you Human Guy.
Greetings, and thanks again! =
Some day we'll pass street car by
And cut the cattle train!
And in that day again we'll give
Our thanks. such as they are
For we won't need to drive niv.
Well own n regular ear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
REPORTS ALL IS WELL IN
HA|T|.UNDER U. 5. MARINES
MnJor.Gcncral Icjcunc Completes
investigation OF Black Republic
Under American Regime.
tBy Associated Press

WASliINOTOE, Oct. 5.-A state OF
peace and Tranquility" prevails
throughout Alaiti. Major General John
l."Jcunc, commandment OF the Marine
Corps. declared In "A report 10 Secrc-
tarS Daniels today on his recent In
vestigation. Tho work OF the ma
rincs in suppresslng bnndltry has
won the gratitude OF all law-abiding
natives. he added
Instructions of Colonel John II.
Russell. commanding. insisting upon
kindly treatment" OF the inhabitants
by the men OF his force. are being
loyalty and conscientiously" On :
forced by subordinate officers, Gen.
eral l.ejaunc asserted.
In giving out the report, Secretary
Daniels, while making no direct ref
erence to recent charges OF Senator
Harding that the administration was
conducting Unconstitutional war
fare" In Hait!. declared II wns given
To the public because OF recent widcl v
published statements rejecting upon
the United States Marines on duty
there.
General Iejune was sent to Haiti
to report on conditions during Iii.
period from June 80 last, when h..
became commandment OF the corps. be-
cause OF those statements. Secretary
Daniels said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06

without explaining whether II be it's own or
some other marc cellar thai IL ipyolved, the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
rrotess unncccssnry Noises.


To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.---ls there not some way to rid
Richmond OF unnecessary noises?
For seven years ] have lived here.
and ! believe l do not exugKernte
when | state that not for one week
In that period have i enjoyed un-
interrupted sleep because some one,
with reckless disregard for his fell
bowman, has kept "A dog or rooster
on his premises.
60 anywhere you please In the
West End and you will lind one or
more OF these absolutely useless crca-
lures making night hideous.'
have In mind now, without taking any
pains to recall others. three persons
whose health has been seriously i'm
paired by insomnia because rooster
or dog prevented them from sleep
ing.
The ownership of IA barking dog or
Overzenlous rooster might be permit
cd In the easy going small town, but
such things should be suppressed in
city Of $4,000 people.
We hear a great deal about broth
erly kindness and sympathy, yet the
THE public be damned would lie far
nearer the truth as to the attitude OF
these Game individuals
II people VIII have the mennness
OF spirit TO keep animals which an
noy others. cannot the city intervene
and forbid the dog altogether and
the chicken only for eating purposes?
| pause FOR "a reply.
Your very truly.
a SUFFERER.
Oct :. 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
WILL WORK OUT PLAN OF
FINANCIAL AID TO CHINA
Organization of international Com
AOrtium In TO lie Perfected
Next Week.
ne A.soc.a,cN prc...l

i?y Associated prc-sl
NEW YORK. Oct. 5.-Orga on
OF the international consortium for
the financial and economic assistance
OF China VIII be perfected at II con
ference OF American. British and
Chinese delegates here next week,
beginning October II. \ program
has been prepared setting forth the
principal topics to come before the
conference. There probably will be
applications to be considered from
banking groups of other nntionaliiits
seeking membership in the consoT-
tlum.
Among other questions will prob
AMY be that OF China's general re-
quirement in matters relating TO Cur
rehcy reform and development o. :ail-
road transportation In China includ-
ing the extension of the Hukuang
Hallway project.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
Richmond Day at tho Fair


THIS is Richmond Day at the Virginia
State Fair In keeping with nm
IGNORED custom the Mayor has proclaimed
ii day of rest from labor and early this
morning thousands OF citizens, young and
old, will make their way to the Fair
Grounds. there to devote day to pleasure
in the diversified program that tho man
agemcnt has prepared for them, in getting
acquainted with their country cousins and
III viewing what their State has wrought
1t is the one day in the year when Rich
mond turns out ell masse to be amused and
instructed and today should see no decrease
i'll the number OF people passing through
the turnstles
In all former years Richmond DAY has
proved the record smasher OF attendance
figures, and all previous high marks should
ne oVertopped today. 1t was no idle "circus
talk when the management proclaimed
this years fair bigger and better than
ever before" The first two DAYS have
demonstrated the accuracy of their opti-
m!stc forecasts for it does compare favor
ably with any Similar exposition in Abe
United States. Not to visit the grounds
today Will proclaim the Richmonder care
less OF his opportunity to participate in the
hest show Virginia ever has provided for
It's people.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06

HE General Assembly at its last session
did work comlnendabe in many WAYS
IN setting up the legal machinery for the
voting OF women under tin. uinc,ern;h
amendment but it failed 10 do The very
thing that il should have done. With a
sllortness OF foresight evidently based ON
the Assemblys confidence tina, the amend
meRt never would be ratified il failed In
authorize the expansion OF the election ma.
ch1nery TO take care Of the new voters The
result promises TO be Il jam al the polls
win possible disorder from those com
PEELED TO wait in line for many weary hours.
and disappointment TO thousands deprived
OF their first opportunity 10 cast a ballot.
ND remedy for perplcXing situation is
in sight. 1t may be tina, none is possible.
The number Of election officials is fixed
by law. which means tina, not more than
two windows for the distribution and rcccp.
3tionFOf ballots may be opened This mani
testify will be inadequate 10 accommodate
the E30,QO potential voters in Richmond
and IL Is reported that similar conditions
exist in other cities throughout the State.
Certain remedies in the way OF additional
assistance have been suggested bui il is
doubtful if they are feasible, as any inno.
syatfDn. in event OF a contest, might yitia,o
q lia.awhole election. The next Assembly nj
course will repair its oversight. blu, tho
outlook for this election is not cncourac;r,
q Similar conditions are not likely IN H..
found in the country precincts IL repor,s
from there be authentic. 1t is said that the
country women have been remarkably
apathettc toward their newly acquired
franchise and comparatively few Of them
have taken the trouble to iualify for its
exercise. This is disappointing, for e.. had
- r.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
Their Encrgics Mistli,rctcd

HOSE persons responsible for the at
tempted revivifcation of the iuKlux
Khan, an organization that died, naturally,
alter serving truly patriotic purpose. are
untrue To the ideal which brought about its
formation They deliberately or mistakenly
are forcing 4 condition from which, dur
Ing the last twenty years the South, and
particularly Virginia, has been happily free.
When the Ku-klux Khan was ORGANIZED
the South, PROSTATE after glorious but
losing war, and at the mercy OF conscience
less carpet baggers, was compelled to resort
TO extraordinary measures to protect the
homeland and defend the God-gven rights
or the brave souls that made up the Con-
federacy. In aiding i'll the accomplishment
or those purposes, the Ku-Iilux Khan
though its energy was sometimes misdi-
rected, performed valiant work.
But i'll the South, governed by men and
women who are the descendants of those
who aided it TO arise, Phoenix-like, from
the ashes OF war, there IS no need for re-
rival Of an organization that. having full
filled its mission, died. Resuscitation
either in spirit OF reckless mischief or
misguided zeal, would be a dastardly blow
to all the States that followed the flag OF
Dayis and Lee
The Ku- Klux Khan disappeared with the
passage OF the dark days that are gone,
thank God! never to return, and all who
love the South will join in the benediction:
"Requiescat in pace"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-06
Spirit Of Virginia's Press

nliiiloG!$i asad TfTsh! yssn The anss5Isn %ss
prohibition is not prohibiting and says: I'VE
wiling dn IN the s s aa' 1 a far as s
open saloon, but we did not think the Lime
SS%a Seso@ sss "i to rr"vds s
whisky for his nSussh1 jn 1as sem Of nases
the former Virginia plan Of allowing body
to get quart avery now and then.
The Portsmouth star thinks it sees the end
OF female en,ausiasm about Tssis,ration and
Ike several million men. will he well salts
viii E st inc eaT miller rs stop Ish' vote that they
ing mites to tle Democrats eampaisn fund
because governor Cox :!.. don't favor it," which
as follows: The fact that Governor Cox has
stacked the raising Of money by the Kepub-
money toward his campaign. for he has never
maintained that there Ia not legitimate use
1t is only the excessfe and the Fraudulent use
Of money that he assais.
The editor OF the Hanover Herald Progress
had to spend Sabbath day in that city. lie lie
~s'ves editorial space to his experience. from
were at tire by Saie.n
rian Church. announcing the subject for the
We are But We viii be little harder r' n "a.
the anti duelnk oath done away with in Vire
Enia, It having outlived It's day since the
Times-IIerald gays: "iiow ridiculous to re-
Of syfS sns aks e. who
she has not fought a duel or sent or accepted
duel with deadly weapon) and further that
she will not challenge any person to deadly
combat or fight duel with deadly weapon!
1t brings serious matter into ridicu!c."
without explaining whether II be its own ~,
some other msR'9sSellsr that 10 ipyolved the