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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15
NEGRO WOMEN IN POLITICS.

(From the New York Tribune.)
La Grange, KY, March 13.-Al-
though Kentucky women will not get
full suffrage this year, but will vote
in the presidential election, negro
women have already entered politics.
This is the first time in the history
of the South when negro women have
taken any apparent interest in poll
tics, and certainly the first when
woman member of that race has
participated as fully accredited del
egate at a convention.
When the seventy congressional
district Republican delegates met
here preparatory to the state conven-
tion among them was Annie Simms
Banks Of Winchester, KY, one Of the
delegation from Clark County, who
not only took part in the proceedings
but was appointed a member Of the
rules committee, and as such helped
pr pare the report submitted to the
state convention. She was referred
to whenever it became necessary as
"the lady from Clark" and was ac-
corded as much courtesy as any 9TH
er delegate.
When the resolutions committee re.
ported Mrs. Banks gave a short talk
which was heard with much interest
She said: 1--WE are just beginning tc
open our eyes in politics, but before
long we are going to make ourselves
felt, and you can depend on Annie
SimmS Banks of Winchester to de
her part for the grand old party"
Added interest was given to the
meeting by the presence in the hal
of other negro women, who, however
had no voice in the convention.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15
Too Much Gold
In America Says
Auckland Geddes

London, Feb. 23.--The present high
cost of food in Europe is attributed by
Sir Auckland GedGe%, President o. the
Board Of Trade. to the fact that there
is an enormous accumulation of gold
IL America, which he estimated at
roughly :..a'0 TING: u,5YE Sc! before
the war In an address at the Vivtoria
Working Mems Club he said currency
had gone down with Lang. That
was what they meant when they said
that cost Of living had advanced.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15
yOOD TELLS SOME OF THE
THINGS HE ADVOCATES

81. Louis, Mo, March ia
strong foreign policy, improved con-
sular service, national economy and
tariff "as a weapon of defense
were advocated by General Leonard
Wood, candidate for the Republican
nomination for the Presidency in an
address here tonight.
81 favoor a rigid national econ
omy,' said Gene, al Wood. In re-
cent years we have been spending
money like a drunken sailor.
"We want a strong foreign policy.
One which will 5urrouAd American
citizens, wherever they are. with a
feeling of confidence that their gov
ernment is behind them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15
WASHINGTON SEES
TEST Of STRENGTH
Means Final Show Down Be-
tween Socialists And Military
and Conservative Elements

Washington, March 13.-News Of
the revolution in Germany sustained
the conviction of some officials and
diplomats here that test of strength
between the socialists and the mill
tary and conservative elements was
inevitable. They said the military
and conservative parties had seized
upon every demand Of the Entente for
the enforcement of the armistice and
peace terms to goad the pride Of the
German people into resistance and had
not found it difficult to fasten respon-
sibility for the acceptance of these
terms on the Ebert government.
Signs OF d marked change IN the
feelings and attitude Of the German
people have not been wanting and the
recent attacks by mobs in German ci-
ties upon members of the allied COM
missions and the tenor of recent Ger
man notes regarding the fulfillment
Of peace terms have prepared Enten-
te diplomats here for some such de-
velopment as came today.
While using the public feeling to
place themselves in power, the revolu-
tionists, in the opinion here, will
avoid antagoniZing the allied govern
ments. knowing the deep seated
aversion of the German people to re-
newal of war, it is felt that should
they gain complete control, they will
take no steps justifying forcible
military occupation of the country by
the Entente armies.
"GeTmany Flat on its Back"
Germany is flat on its back" said
one diplomatic representative today
referring to the military resources OF
the country. He said that while still
strong in man-power the Germans
lacked the raw material, food supplies
ships, aircraft ard railway cas- and
other material necessary for extensive
military operations.
Suggestions that the revolutionists
might seek a union with the Russian
Dolsheyiki are discounted here. Such
a union, it is explained, would pro-
yoke the firmest opposition of not only
Great Britain and France, but the
United States.
May Benefit Lenine.
Officials SalQ however, tldt tne re-
volution might indirectly play into
the hands of Lenine by giving new
and powerful impetus to the Sparta
ciSt movement.
The rise of any reactionary regime
against the government of social de-
mocrats, it was said, naturally was
calculated to provoke the communists
and radical socialists to extreme ac-
ton.
This view seemed to be borne out
by the first move of the Ebert gov
ernment-the issuing Of the proclama-
ton calling on the proletariat to join
in a general strike.
Expect Civil Strike
With the revolutionists in control
in Berlin and the Ebert government
set up in Dresden, some observers
here regard civil strife as practically
certain.
Military officers said the outcome
very probably would depend upon the
loyalty of the Ebert governments
troops, though it was admitted that If
a general strike took place the social
ist government would be given very
powerful weapon.
Official news Of the revolution did
not reach Washington until late in the
day and added nothing to press dis,
patches.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15
PARENT-TEACHER CLUB
MEETS TUESDAY MARCH 16,

The regular March meeting of the
Parent Teacher association will be
held in the high school building at
four o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The
Rev. Mr.. Peele will make a talk to
the association and representatives of
the high school grades will entertain
ed with music and selections Of typi-
cal st. Patrick character.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15
SISTER OF THE FIRST MRS.
WILSON DIES AGED 80.

Pasadena, Calf, Mar. 13.-Mrs.
Virginia Jones-Bacon, sister of Presi-
dent Wilson's first wife, died here to-
day, aged 80.
Mrs. Jones-Bacon was native of
Georgia She had resided in Pasa-
dena many years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15
Suggests a Plan
for Trade With
the Russians

Washington, Mar. ia definite
plan for commercial relations with
Russia without recognition Of the So
Wet government has been presented
by the United States to the supreme
council. State Department officials
today declined to give the outlines OF
the plans pending receipt from the
allied government of their views on
the proposal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15

W&Shimcton. March 9.-EdWard f.
Clark. was elected chairman Of tho iH-
tcrstate commerce commission after
Commissioners Woollcy and CASTOR
had declined the place.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15
OFFICES Omen Till Midnight.

Washington Mar. 13.--Commic"ion-
CT Roper of the Internal Revenue
bureau today wired all tax collectors
to keep their offices open until mid
night Monday, the last day for filing
:nonmc tax returns
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15
9TH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS
NAME NEGRO DELEGATE

Florence, S. c., Mar. 13.-At meet
ing here today Of the Republicans
Of the sixth congressional district of
South Carolina elected DR.. J. R. Lee,
negro physician, a delegate to the
Republican and voted to send him
uninStructed
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-03-15
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21

canraien goal subscribed. Hard.
wuEk isinSce6safy q PIT over the
drive, however. AZ tho luncheon to.
- ho1d 1t the r. n. C. 4. t0mor-i
row, complete reports Of al the
ccnnittsss win be given.
z L 10 hoped tLat the results will
- more than encouraging. for all
the committees have been devoting
their whole time to the canvassing
and deserve . crest amount OF
credit. During the campaign the
Y. W. c. A. clubs. in their deter
mination. to reach the, goal, have
put forth an effort to have 100 per
cent in their membership. The
Mako girl reserves are the first to
claim this privilege. as each mem
Der Of that organization has pledg-
ed her bit to tn fund and q total
Of $3.50 has been turned in to the
committee. Helen johnson is the
leader OF this group, Miss Mar
guerite Cook, the Scout chairman,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
COAL IN 100 POUND
SACKS

Benefit light housekeepers, At Il.
mont Coal company's yard, i7ls
First avenue. Also charcoal. hard
wood. and kindling wood. Coal a.
Ill kinds delivered promptly. Tele.
phone r. I. los.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21

and Miss Margaret Arnold. chair
man Of the service squad.
The invitation committee Of the
Billy Sunday campaign. with Nrs.
william Paulsen n chairman, has
volunteered to see and solicit the
business women OF the city. Their
work In that campaign was ON this
order and their knowledge AcQuir-
ed then will enable them to do bet
ter work than Il unaccustomed per-
sons were to attempt it. Those on
the committee are the Mesdames J.
C. Bodewig. s. c. Taylor. A. n.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
10 Held CeGee Friday.

The Margaret Giles circle of
Kings Daughters have completed
plans for q coffee to.be held Friday
afternoon 1t the home Of Mrs. NJ. E.
Lister, 1872 Thirteenth avenue. The
members are planning to make this
an event, and all friends OF the cir
Gle are invited to come to the coffee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
Ceneert TenlGlle

The Srst Of . series Of concerts
given BY the Tlorence Otis COM
pany 10 to be given at the Masonic
temple this evening under the aus
pices Of Colonel Bracket circle.
Last evening. the artists appeared
In Davenport. pleasing large audi
ence there, and 1t Is anticipated
that the audience this evening will
BE- even larger than those Of the
past two evenings. Miss Florence
Otis has Z charming soprano voice,
and Miss Florence Austin, violin,
has . most pleasing manner OF
playing. Joseph Martin. accom-
PIANIST, is we'll known in the tri-
cities and his ability needs no com
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
rrulul,f NJ WIN RnAsslaln.

Miss Bsssis Fretstat, oslo. Mfe.
F1oeence EfSlsta4, violin. and Frank
Freistat, piano, form the trio which
IL to play It the United Township
high school Of East Moline ON the
evening pf Jan. =. The players
viii Is assisted bys the Misses Efhel
and Sophia Lynch Of Moline. The
program TO BE- presented 10 - fol-.
lows:
Narche Militaire (Franx schu-
herf4 Weiss
The Barber Of Seville, Overture
Observation-Disclosures. Rossini
Serenade ........,......... Widor
Cello Solo
Revere ..............Fa uconier
Derceuse GODDARD
Miss Bessie G. Freistat
Waltz, The Sleeping Beauty.
................T schaikowsky
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
WORKERS STILL
SOLICIT FUNDS.
FOR BUDGET


Although NO definite report Is to
how much was collected today In
the Y. w. c.. A. campaign. the re-
ports of yesterday have spurred on
the workers to the determination
to have the total amount Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21

Kloye, R L Baird. J. q. RayaH. II.
Ward, J. C. Bfonner and Miss MIR
Baily. They win give their repefs
1t the luncheon Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21

jans WeEo made f0r the Aance
r. ~ hsA II. - = Old YeQp16
|In1I With Touyis TWeatieth CeutQfy
ehsatta fuSnishing music q ~
ettpg q Camp No: IS, woo1n1a
u ~ World md Grove 10. 81,
81 4d1men cafele, hsld lastssysaing.
IN APPLICATION for nsnberghip
49, haliote1 q ty both cedsss
- one cia1ldate Vas initiated ~
op No. g. TIE ellcefs Of Camp
~. s. wers authorized TO arrange
IT. : stag and smoker and will meet
next Monday evening It the home
'0k y. c. Downs TO make all neces-
sary Arrangements and to ~ the
date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21

DR.. William Franklin Eyster is
receiving the congratulations and
best wishes of his many friends
upon the occasion Of his Goth BIRTH
day. Yesterday at the home OF his
grandson, Dr. w. D. Snively, 1915
Sixteenth street, an informal re-
ception was held, friends calling
during the afternoon to extend best
wishes. DR.. oysters son, DR.. G. L.
Eyster, is q well known practicing
physician in Rock Island now. DR..
william Eyster was at one time
professor of English literature and
history at Augustana college. He
held that position for about nine
years, leaving in 1888. He is an
ordained minister, having received
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
Behn.Schultx.

Miss Augusta Schultz. daughter
of Mrs. John Kroeger became the
bride Of Harry Behn, son Of Mrs.
Louise Behn at q noon ceremony to-
day in the parsonage Of the First
Baptist church. The ring 4cere-
mony was used, Rev. J. Clark Or
anger officiating. The bride wore
dark blue beaded georgette and
crepe de chine. with spring hat
of brown satin and straw. Her
flowers were pink roses. The cou-
pie was unattended. There will be
a wedding trip to Omaha, Neb., and
after the first. Of February MIR. and
Mrs. Behn viii be at home to their
many friends at '905 Tenth avenue.
Mr.. Behn served in the army for
over q year and now owns q meat
shop on Ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21

The Harriet Henderson memorial
class Of the First Methodist church
met last evening at the home Of
Mrs. F. e. Embry. sol Twenty-sec-
ond street, for the regular business
and social meeting. In spite Of the
drawing power Of the Mccormack
concert, there were almost thirty
members present. Plans were made
for . birthday social to be held
Feb. II at the church. Mrs. L.
Beckwith was in charge Of the pro-
gram, which was mostly informal
group singing. @5s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
Meeljne AZ New Ooaoera

The first meeting Of the new Of
ficers Of Amoo Caldron will be held
this evening in Masonic temple.
Plans and preparations for the
ceremonies to be held the latter
part Of February are to be made
The entertainment committee Is
planning. q series Of card parties
and dances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
Centx.l II. C. I. T..

pioneer White Ribbon Mission
aries" was the subject for the At
eFnoon meeting Of tho Central w.
C. T. u. yesterday st the !. ". c.
~. Mrs. Andrew Dahlen led In the
dsvotionais and papers on the work
IN New Zealand and Japan were
Rad BY Mrs. Dahlcu, Mrs. A. F.
Young and Mrs. A. G. Harrison. The
w. C. r. u. has nine world mis-
aiDnaries and the countries J..
which these are being studied. Tho
next meeting will be Feb. II. when
the work In England. Wales and
Canada will be taken up. This date
u also the anniversary Of the death
Of Francis Willard and part OF the
program will be devoted to that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
Yarelen Ser.ico Explained.

Miss Alma Hartz Of Davenport
gave IN intensely interesting talk
On her experiences while in foreign
service Of the American Red Cross
It the meeting Of the district
nurses yesterday afternoon held in
tho class room Of the new st. An
Anthony's hospital building. Miss
Hartx II now in charge Of the tu-
berculosis work in Davenport, ana
In 1917 went overseas a. Red
Cross nurse. She was sent into
Macedonia and Greece to help in
the feeding and clothing Of the des-
j titute people. but encountered .
typhus epidemic and consequently
engaged her nursing knowledge q
once during the six months seige
From here she was sent to the Is.
land of Crete where she carried on
infant welfare work, training sew.
eral young women to 90 on with
the work after she left. After stop.
ping in Egypt. Gibraltar, Marseilles
and other interesting places alons
the coast Of France and Spain Mist
Hartx returned to America. Before
leaving Greece she was decorated
with the military order for excep
tional service. .L ~
The district nurses who are reg
Uttered, but whose registration ex
pires In April have been asked Il
send in their names to the secre
tnry. Mrs. H. 8. Dickinson, 115'
Thirty-flrst street, Moline, IN ordeI
that the names can be sent in t
Springfield. The next meeting G
the organization will be held Eel
II In the visiting nurse rooms Il
Moline. This will BE- the annna
meeting. ~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
Hannx Ciaie Tomorrow.

Tho Happy Circle will have itS
regular meeting tomorrow after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Charles
Grover, 500 East Fifteenth street,
Davenport. The meeting is to be a
birthday one, and 1t 10 hoped all the
members will be present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
A Group of Interesting
NEW MILLINERY
Just Received

They usher in the spirit Of spring Especially smart are
the hats of crepe and ribbon straw braid and satin COM
binatons, satin and Batora CLOTH taffeta and straw
braid satin and slipper BRAID lisere straw faced with tat
fetas and satins, ali colors.
From the house Of Gage many exclusive models are pre-
sented. In all they receiving favorable attention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
7. L. 4. Girls Mo-.

Mrs. Anna Herrick entertained
members Of the Y. L. A. society,
Spencer Memorial Methodist church
yesterday afternoon Ut her home,
46i6 Eighth avenue. After the reg
uiar business meeting the time was
spent sewing Quilt tops. Refresh
ments were served and the next
meeting will be At the homo Of Mrs.
A. NJ. Stocking. Feb. II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
Eaeueene.t Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry J. Frank Of
1723 West Second street. Daven-
port, have announced the engage
ment Of their daughter, Helen
Gwendolyn. to Donald Mcdonald,
son OF Rev. and Mrs. H. F. Melon
aid OF Manchester, Iowa. DR.. Nc
Donald will oflciate at the cere-
mony which will be Feb. II at the
home Of the bride. After May !
the new home will be in Freeport,
Ill. The Misses Martha and Paula
Roddewig will entertain for Miss
Frank Friday of this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21


Tho Mcdowell club met 1t 10
o'clock this morning at the Kerns
building in Moline. The subject of
the meeting was ultra Modern
Music and carrying that idea out.
the following program was pre-
scented:
The Pigmy Suite ....... .Ornstetn
Waltz in E Flat major. >. .Arensky
Miss Sims.
Leaves ............. Mama Yucca
The Joys Of June. ..Oley Speaks
Mrs. Lincoln Sadler.
The Mothers Song .....::.......
The Swan ............. Palmgfen
Ruth Carlmark.
Twilight ........... Ralph Confess
Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal.
.................. Scott
Mrs. Perry Vessel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
a 4. Clvh Entertained.

Miss Lillian Gross. at her home.
1850 Thirty-second street, was
hostess Monday evening to mem
hers Of the Q. T. club Of Angus
tsna college. The evening was
spent IN games and music and gen
eral sociability, and at late hour
refreshments were served by the
hostess. The next date for the
meeting Of the club has not been
decided upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
Ceaniftees ASpelated.

Coloeel Bracket circle, ladies Of
q. A R.. reports IN excellent at
tendance at the meeting held yes
tePday afternoon ct Memorial hall.
Committees and ushefs were ~
potAte4 for the concerts this even
Ing and tomorrow ecvning. The
next regular meeting Of the circle
VIII ~ FEB. 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21
Miss Walther Entertained.

A Columbia party was given for
Miss Theresa Walther last evening
by Miss Florence Silkey Of Daven-
port. After the performance q
pretty three course luncheon was
served at MAeher's new confection-
cry shop. A pretty pink and white
bouquet was in the center of the
table. Miss Walther was presented
with . lovely glass plateau. A
number Of post-nuptial parties have
been planned for Mise Walther, who
becomes the bride Of Leas Fort to-
morrow. but the date Of these have
not been announced as yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21

with . lovely glass plateau. Al
number Of post-nuptial parties have
been planned for Mise Walther, who
becomes the bride Of Leas Fort to-
morrow. but the date OF these have
not been announced as yet.
Mrs. Connolly EntertAins Gui1d.
Plans ware made for q valentine
sale to b held at the rectory Of
the Trinity Episcopal church on
Feb. 10. at the meeting Of the Vest
ment guild held yesterday after
noon 1t the home Of Mrs. B, D..
Connolly. l046 Twenty-third street.
The afternoon meeting was . very
pleasant one, the time being spent
preparing for the sale. Mrs. Con-
nelly served refreshments, and an
other meeting will be held Monday
at 1880 with Mrs. Connolly to con-
tinue work for the sale.
I. 7. r. s Has Social.
Tho I. Y. p. s. society Of the I'm
manual Lutheran church held q so
cial In the auditorium Of the school
building last evening. more than 80
members and friends being In At
tendance. Games and music were
enjoyed. and especially appreciat-
ed was the vocal solo by Miss Vic
toria Wilhelm. accompanied BY
Mrs. W. w. Muench. The time OF
the February meeting Of the So
ciety has not been decided upon.
Xlle . Minute Wlth NrA Neyers.
Mrs. Henry Myers. 1t her home
on the Seventh street road. Moline,
was hostess yesterday afternoon to
members Of the Mile-A-Minute club.
The meeting was in celebration or
the 35th wedding anniversary Of
the hostess. All the members, vita
tle~exception Of one, were present.
There were three visitorA, Mrs.
Arthur Weckle, Mrs. Ralph Weckie
and Mrs.. ". Dudley, all Of Moline.
At the nsxt meeting. three new
members are to Be admitted 70 the
club. Yesterdays meeting was an
all-day onA . delicious -four course
dinner beng served BY the hostess
at noon. Tho afternoon was spent
In saving and general sociabtlity.
Mn. Meyers was presented with .
beautiful silver berry spoon Tue
club viii meet In two weeks with
Ma ]. ". Miller In Moline.
e1Aex1pllea Dancing HaEN.
Invitations have been issued to
= snhecfiptinn dance 10 BE- given 1t
- Rock Island club BY the same
nittee a. yeung people who
III inch . suecessful party SINH
~ . khia ono during The Christ
sixeas ssEsa-pisce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-21

There other ocks of geogee taffet messane
coee shown The styles varied and represent the new
est of the for early Prices $685. $780, $45 upo $685.