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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
MOVIES AT CHURCH.

Motion pictures presented by the
International Church Film COM
pany, which specializes in the pro-
duction Of dramas, comedies and
educational films for use in
churches. will be shown at the
First Congregational church Of
Moline Wednesday evening.
The churches of Moline have
been invited to join in the evenings
entertainment. Supper will be
served at $50 in the basement of
the church and the films will be
shown an hour later. The pro-
gram is in charge Of the floral de-
partment and the Busy Mems class.
The entertainment is looked upon
as an experiment by leading church
men Of Moline, as churches Of the
city have not taken under advise
ment the use of motion pictures to
encourage church attendance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
BuIIlle GIVES
DuLIISH TONE
TO STOCK MART

Chicago. Nov. ls.-Buying on the
part of houses with export connec-
tions had ! bullish eject today on
the wheat market. Attention was
also given to the fact that the end
Of lake navigation - only three
weeks OF and that declines Of late
have been the most severe since
the reconstruction periad otter the
Civil war. Besides, rural advices
continued to Indicate refusal OF
farmers to sell. Opening quota
lions, which ranged from &c de-
cline to TIC advance. with Decem-
Der at $1.79 to $1.81A and March
at $1.esh to $1.71, were followed
by many rapid changes but at an
average moderately above Satur-
days finish.
Corn and oats were under ag-
gressive selling pressure and both
touched the lowest prices yet this
seas ION. Wheat strength, however.
led to rallies. Corn opened I'M
changed to / cent lower, with De-
cember 1t 74c to 7411lc and under
went a decided general sag before
beginning to recover.
Oats which started at Nc de-
cline to 1hc advance, with May at
53Ac to 531kc, weakened all around
and then reacted somewhat.
Upturns in the values Of hogs
tended to give firmness to provis-
ions.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
LOCAL PYTHIANS
ATTEND DISTRICT
MEETING IN IOWA

Pythians OF the Iowa district are
holding their annual convention
this afternoon and evening In the
auditorium Of the Palmer Chiro-
pracuc school In Davenport, where
It IL stated more than 300 candi-
dates will receive the first degree
this evening.
A business session OF all the
lodges of the district was held this
afternoon, work commencing at
$3.50. followed by supper at $50.
The degree work is to be conferred
this evening, after which another
supper will be served in honor Of
the candidates. The days program
is to close with n dance and social
entertainment for members and
their wives and friends. A large
delegation from Moline will attend
this erening's session.
Moline Pythians also have their
regular meeting this evening In the
lodge hall. Comforting Of the third
degree ON . class Of four candi-
dates will be the chief diversion.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
POLICE RAID POOL
HALLS FOR BOARDS;
TWO CONFISCATED

East Moline police connscated
two punch boards following an in
spection Of pool halls in that city
Saturday night A cash board was
removed from the Daylight pool
hall on Fifteenth avenue that had
been placed there by Peoria con-
cern.
Pfoprietors Of the pool hall told
CHIEF Tom Schafer that the repre-
sentative Of the Peoria company
had allowed them 40 per cent on
the board and told them to notify
him should the police make objec-
ton. Police expect to get in touch
with the Peoria firm today.
"A jewelry board was removed
from the Van Devoorde pool hall.
Nothing but candy punchboards
will be permitted in the city. Chief
SchAfer stated today, and his dis
outraged tie operation of these.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
ALEDO READY
FOR 4 BIC Time
TUESDAY NIGHT
Committees Report Work Well I'm.
der Way-Elephant Not In
Evidence Yet.

Everything is set for the big Re-
publican jollification in Aledo to-
morrow night. Every committee
reports work we'll under way. The
only thing not in evidence is the
mysterious elephant, which Harry
Studor, chairman Of the parade
committee, claims to have secured
for the event. All trains are be-
ing watched, but it is thought the
beast may have been Struggled into
the city.
DR.. NJ. M! Marquis, general chair
man Of the committees. said this
morning: Everything is fine ex-
cept the weather and we expect
that to be Republican by tomorrow
night" S. B. Bolton, chairman OF
the light, street decorations and
police committee, said: I'VE are
getting along splendidly. We plan
to rope off several blocks n-the
main part OF the city, so that there
will be no danger from the torches
setting the cars parked along the
street on fire. We expect to dec
crate the streets tomorrow. Ed
Lundquist. a member Of the torch
and red fire committee. stated that
they were ready for the big time
with 200 torches and $50 red fire
torches. ]. A. Wells, chairman OF
the music committee, said: I'VE ex-
pect to have all kinds Of music.
The Mercer county band, repre-
senting every band in Mercer coun-
ty, will be present. Mr.. Wells is
also on the finance committee and
stated that the funds were holding
out in fine shape. I'VE have plenty
, Of money on hand for the affair.
The decorating committee, headed
! by Mrs. A. M. Macy, will wait until
tomorrow to start work. If the
weather permits, the bandstand in
Central park will be decorated for
the speakers. otherwise the speak
ing will be held in the opera house.
Countrywide publicity has been OBJ
tanned by the publicity committee
consisting of H. ]. Blazer and L.
C. johnson. d. j. VanAtta, chair
man of the noise committee. stated
that he and his committee are only
waiting for a chance to distribute
the 1900 horns.
One of the unique parts of the
parade will be the ride which JACK
Guthrie will be given in wheel.
barrow piloted by Tom Chinlund
lChinlund promises to wheel Guth'
RE through the entire parade.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
SEATON GYM OpENS
SATURDAY MIGHT

Seaton high schools new symna.
SUM, which was built from the ola
Methodist church, was opened 70
the public at a big housewasmins
last Saturday night. The fun start.
ed with a parade through tho
streets at 7:45 followed by . circu,l
given by the students Of the high
school at the gymnasium. An Old.
fashioned box social finished 10
evening. The proceeds Of the u.
tertainment went to the athlete
fund. Work of remodeling the
building has been going on for some
time. The seats and tloor covering
have been removed and the old a.
lery torn down. Windows were n
paired, the furnace put in working
order and a lighting system install.
ed. The gym will not only be used
for athletic purposes, but for social
affairs and school entertainments
as we'll. The use OF the building
will be controlled by a committee
composed largely Of students.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15

The Misses Amelia Anderson and
Elsa Peterson were hostesses to the
junior mission band of the Swedish
Lutheran church last Saturday ~.
ernoon. The meeting was held !.
the church parlors. There was !
good attendance of members pres-
ent. Games and music made TIE
afternoon a most pleasant one.
Mrs. John Haney entertained The
Home Guards of the First Methods
church last Saturday afternoon y
her home on West Eighth street.
There were 20 Of the guards pres
ent. A short program was given =
follows: Devotionals. Mrs. y. n
Dunlevy; piano solo, Mrs. Haney'
duet. Dorothy Grant and Katherine
Nichols; story, Mrs. Haney. Plans
for the Christmas box, which ue
members of the society will NIL ana
send to an orphans home in ken'
lucky, were made. Mrs. DunleV
read the list of things that the poys
and girls could bring to help ID!
the box. Any of the children el
Aledo, whether they are memeer
of the Home Guards or not ~
bring presents to send to the oo ~
and girls in Kentucky. The e4u
may be taken to the home OF mn
Dunlevy on North College avon.
or given to any member Of the HON
Guards.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
SNOWY CORNER Is
JONAH TO DRIVERS

First snow Of the season is be-
lieved directly responsible for at
least six automobile accidents on
one street corner in ast Moline
last night The fatal corner is at
the intersection Of First street and
Seventeenth avenue, where an oil
filling station is located.
F. J.. Titus, East Moline jeweler,
was the heaviest sufferer, the rear
wheel being broken of his Hudson
super when he skidded into the curb
in front of the station. While he
was under his automobile making
repairs another car skidded against
him and knocked of the tail light
and fender. Mr.. Titus declares that
at least three other automobiles
bumped into him while he was
parked at this corner. The four
women and two men in the Titus
car were uninjured in the accident.
T. Quist of East Moline was an
other victim Of the First street cor
ner last night. Mr.. Quist claims
that another auto crowded him into
,, the curbing and that the pavement
was 30 slicked he was unable to
stop. The Quist car was badly
damaged. but none Of the passen-
gers was hurt.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
!. MOLINE BRIEFS

! Ralph Layden Of Davenport was
lned 81 Saturday afternoon after he
plesded guilty to parking his auto
mobile for moro than 80 minutes on
fifteenth street between Fourth and
Fifth avenue.
M.G. Hurd of East Moline was
lDund guilty OF speeding and was
fihed IS.
Charles Strand, Ali Ninth street.
reported the theft Of a watch to
police yesterday which he declared
had been taken from his vest pocket
while the garment was hanging in
tho bathroom at the house on
Ninth street.
Raymond Screens, 4502 River
drive, was arrested early Sunday
morning At First street and Rail-
road avenue, charged with being
intoxicated. He pleaded guilty to
the charge this morning and was
0ned So and costs by Magistrate
Gustafson.
John r. Anderson Of East Mo-
Nne was arrested for being intoxi-
6nted by East Moline police Satur-
day night. He pleaded guilty to the
oharge and paid a fine Of 50 and
costs. 8. Stafansk.. and A. Glous-
bolts will be arranged before
Magistrate A A. Niles on similar
charges this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
GIRLSPROVE BEST
SPEILERS IN TEST
IN MOLINE GRADES

Seven Moline grammar school
students who represent the best
spoilers in their schools compete at
the central grammar this afternoon
to represent Moline in the county
spelling contest Dec. 3.
Building contests were held in
the seven grammar schools OF the
city Friday when two leading spell
ers we're selected to try for the To-
cal honor. The second ranking
speller attends this afternoons
competition as alternate and will
participate in the contest only If the
first speller fails to appear. List OF
100 words will be read and surviv-
ors of this group will then be test
ed up an additional rs. Papers will
be scored Immediately and If nee
essary another list Of words read.
Participants this afternoon are:
Central grammar-Willis Jordan
Ruth Stack, alternate.
Ericsson-Howard Hoaglund, An
ma Haskell, alternate.
Garfield-Alice Remery, Margar'
ct Engstrom, alternate.
Grant-Gladys Engman, Viola
Ollar, alternate.
Irving-Helen Mcintyre, Milds
Shallene, alternate.
! McKinley-Margaret Griffin, Mar
ion Lindsay, alternate.
Willard-Earl MERCER, Jerom,
Notzer, alternate.
Girls handily won honors in tn
spelling contests in the various
buildings OF IA eligible to the con
test only four are boys, but Of fou
three qualified as winners in thei
respective groups.
Recent spelling competitions II
high school have indicated, how
ever, that the rural school pupil
either boy or girl, far outclasse
the city student in spelling ability
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
USSELFISHNESS,

A greater spirit Of self-sacrif1ce
and service is needed in America to
make the Great procession" life,
easier and more beautiful, is the
opinion expressed by Judge j. B.
Weaver of the Iowa supreme court
in his talk at the Moline Y. M. G. A.
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Weaver cited the building up
of the Mississippi valley and the
west by pioneers and the heroism
of Titanic victims as examples Of
the kind of courage and service
needed to cope with the problems
Of today.
In addition to Mr.. Viewers
speech a musical program by Ralph
Fuller, vocalist. and Miss Enberg.
pianist, was given. A fair sized
crowd turned out for the meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
ALEDO BRIEFS

Rev. s. s. Moffitt, D. D. of Pyeng
Yang. Korea. will talk at the Pres
byterian church in Millersburg to-
night at 1880 o'clock. DR.. Mofiitt
was a co-worker with the late Rev.
Graham Lee. who was a cousin of
Scoville Lee and H. L. Thornton of
Millersburg township.
The town board of Matheryille
has barred all slot machines from
the city.
Cashier L. L. Frost of the Farm
ers' bank Of Burgess states that the
bank now has a charter from the
state. The charter was received in
four days after the application was
made. Mr.. Frost states that the
bank will not change its name un-
til after Jan. l. 1921. when it will
be known as the Farmers State
bank Of Burgess
The Dixon stock farm Of New
Boston will hold a sale on Wednes-
day. Nov. II. There will be 30 head
Of dairy cows. including Jerseys and
Holsteins, also horses. mules and 10
Hampshire bears, sold.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
Kansas City Livestock,

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 15.-Cat-
tie receipts. $4,000; calves weak and
uneven; choice vealers 1900; many
heavy calves 7.00@S.50; al lother
classes. slow, fully Csc lower with
spot of more; stockers and feeders
dullest, early steer sales. 1900
1925; Texas cows, 6.00@8.00; fed
native heifers, 1880; Gamers, 300
@3.25.
Hog receipts. 1880; generally
15c to Csc higher than last weeks
close: top, 1855; bulk CT sales,
12.35@12.75; good and choice 100
pound hogs, 12.40@12.60.
Sheep receipts, $500; fat lambs,
Csc to soc higher; natives, Ills:
fed westerns. 1910; sheep, steady;
no choice feeders offered.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
CART VRlehT IS
new OWNER OF
LYRIC THEATRE

Purchase Of the Lyric theater
located On Seventh strest between
Fifteenth and Sixteenth avenues,
was announced today By Sherman
A. Cartwright. real estate dealer,
the purchaser.
Mr.. Cartwright would not make
public the consideration, but
stated that he paid In the neighbpr-
hood OF $3.50 q square foot The
property has . IS foot frontage
and Is 80 feet in length. The build
ing IL IS feet by so feet.
The management, Of the theatre
will remain in the hands Of Theo-
dore C. Defoe, who is At present IN
charge. Mr.. Cartwright said there
would be no improvements made
this year. The building was for
merly owned by the Manufacturers
State bank.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
ENDEAvORERS MEETING.

A large number of delegates from
the Christian Endeaxor societies of
Mercer county attended the En-
deavor convention held in Hamlet
yesterday. The convention was held
in the Presbyterian church. Prin-
cipal speakers for the afternoon
we're DR.. s. S. Motif and F. G. d.
Walker. Dinner was served 1t
noon in the Hamlet Community hall.
In the afternoon reports Of the state
convention at Lawrenceville were
given. Officers elected for the COM
ing year we're: President, Miss Lii
liam Marsh, Hamlet; vice president.
Fred Mclaughlin, Burgess; secre-
tary. Earl Crapnell, Joy; treasurer,
Frank Cooke, Aledo; missionary SUI
perintendent, G. McClurkin, Millers-
burg; juniors, Mrs. Minona Reaber
Marston; efficiency, Wesley Fleher-
ty, New Windsor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
HYMANS IS
PRESIDENT
Of LEAGUE
Continued from Page One.)

\OOnIluueu ITOm rage One.)
CT developments. At a meeting OF
the council OF the league yesterday
arrangements were made for the
United States to have a representa-
tive on the financial committee as
we'll as the commissions on eco
nomics and mandates should she so
decide. Honduras and Ecuador are
the only O-her American nations
which did not send delegates to the
meeting Of the assembly.
Election of a permanent president
and several vice presidents and the
appointment of a few committees
was the first work to be disposed of
Ivy the assembly. 1t is believed the
next 10 days will be devoted, to dis
cussions on the agenda of the meet
ing and during this time commits
sions will be at work on different
questions to be laid before the as
sembly.
A definite system Of disarmament
and plan for using the economic
blockade against nations that trans
gress the orders of the league will
be among the principal subjects dis
cussed. In addition, the plan for
an international court. which was
framed at Brussels during the last
sumner, will receive attention.
JaDan Prominent
Japan is not expected to bring
proposals on racial equality before
the meeting, but she is expected To
take a prominent part in the DELHI
erations.
The result Of the presidential
election In the United States has
been a topic Of conversation among
the delegates here, but there has
been no indication that any effort
has been made to get in touch with
either Washington or with w. G.
Harding. the American president
elect. The Russian situation NAV
be one OF the topics brought before
the meeting, the defeat Of General
Baron Wrangel's forces In south
Russia having brought about q new
phase In the affairs OF Russia, and
It seems that recognition Of the 60
Wet government will be, at least in.
formally discussed before the a.
sembly ad1ourns.
Subjects to come before the as.
sembly at the instance Of individual
member nations are several pro.
posed amendments to the covenant
some Of which aim 1t Improving thu
position Of the smaller nation,
within the league. while one sub.
mitted by Holland deals with thu
covenant provision for suppression
l OF the opium tralic In the far east.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
Nov. Is, 1920.
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago, Nov. 15.-Cattle re-
ceipts, $4,000; unevenly lower on
practically all kinds; few early
sales; good yearlings and choice
long-fed cattle, steady: quality av-
erage lower; bulk native steers.
9.5O@13.50; choice long-fed steers
held at 1900; few prime higher;
choice cows, mostly 5.0O@7.5O; can
ners largely 3.50@3.75; bulls, stock
ers and feeders, Csc to SOC, lower:
bulk bologna bulls, 5.O0@5.S5;
calves, steady to lower; receipts
include 1000 westerns and Cana
dams.
Hog receipts, $4,000; opening
15c to Csc higher: later. 1Oc to 15c
higher; top, early. 1925; practical
top, 1915; bulk Of sales, 12.50@
1910; pigs, Csc to 35c higher; bulk
desirables. 100 to 100 pound, high,
2.75@13.O0.
Sheep receipts, $1,000; fat lambs,
15c to 25c lower; choice fed west
ern lambs, 1880; bulk native, 11.5O
@12.4O; fat sheep, slow, weak
choice light ewes, SIS; bulk native,
5.00@5.50; feeders. steady; top
feeder lambs, 1900.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
STATETR0OPS
KEEPING ORDER


Hot Springs, Arg, Nov. 10
UNITED Press = Following re-
ported threats Of mob violence q
detachment Of the Arkansas ma
tional guard was stationed here to-
day to preserve order during the
trial OF. Tom Slaughter and Fulton
Green Wall. charged with the muir
der Of Deputy Sheriff Roy Brown
last month.
The troops were requested after
threats had been made against the
prisoners and counter threats made
by their friends to attempt their
release.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
DOROTHY HOOVER.

Diphtheria claimed its first VIC
tim in East Moline when Dorothy
Hoover, only daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Pearl Hoover, died at the home
Of her parents, $40 Seventeenth ave-
nue., at s O'Clock this morning. The
child had been III with the disease
for two weeks.
Dorothy was born IN East Moline,
Nov I. 1913. The parents are the
only Survivors. Private funeral
SsSryic6e VIII - conducted tcmor-
SSoN A3eel0oa. the hour 70 b an
noooR 49, e. diphlAeeia Wa
see4 8 19ee 1W11ftA avenue
~ nalG
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Chicago Cash Grain.

Chicago. Nov. 15.-Cash wheat
No. ! hard, 1.S9h01.s0; No. / mix
ed. zoo; No. 8 mixed, 1.So01.S1;
No. / dark northern. 1.91X.
Corn: No. 1 mixed, S4Hc; No. .
mixed. 84hc; No. 3 mixed, SIC:
No. 6 mixed. S7hc; No. yellow
Ah@S7hc: No. 2 yellow, $40
S7hc; No. 3 yellow, SIC; No. j
white. N1zc; No. 2 white, S4hc:
sample grade white. Sic.
Oats: No. 2 white, 51h052Ac:
No. 3 white, 49h oslo; No. 4 white
4Sxc.
Rye: No. 2. 1.5Sh. Barley, 7Sd
LOS. Timothy seed, 5.5006.5O
Clover seed, 12.00@20.O0.
Pork: nominal. Lard: 1880
Ribs: 13.50015.5O.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15

New York, Nov. 15-Lowest prices
Of the current movement on the
stock exchange today were made
BY . number Of leaders during the
very active first hour, with further
offerings traceable In part, to Inn
paired speculative accounts. which
were thrown over almost regard
less Of values. Oils, steels, equip
ments and motor specialties were
the principal sufferers. rails can
ceiling their gain. A sharp rally
soon set in, however, Mexican Pc
troleum rising 4 points, Southern
Pacific 2, and United States Steel l
point, other favorites reboundinE
l to IN. The money market SEEM
ed disposed to take cognizance Of
easier local bank conditions, call
money opening at 81 per cent, the
lowest initial quotation in nearly
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15

II 1snuis Ksppls. 1861 Fourth ave
NJ, he Cne-aSmed maA who WAS
injured n . fall 70 the sidewalk
3hnfoday afternoon. II still IN an
nnan edous condition ut the Luth-
~ lospital. Kspple has been un-
Hrefous for - hours and attend
G,sicians sntsrtain little hope
: recovery,
f3cuiaSs Of the accident to the
cripple are unknown 70 the police.
Policeman Fromme picked up the
injured man n front Of . soft drink
parlcr 1t 1908 Fourth avenue. He
hed evidently fallen to the pave
msnt and struck his head severe
blow against the curb. The injury
caused conclusion Of the brain. No
one saw tho accident.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
MOB SALvATIONISTS.

Toxic. Nov. Is. Anti Christian
mobs twice broke up Salvation
Army jubilee celebrations here yes
terday. Gangs Of students dispers-
ed an open air gathering, while a
mob invaded an indoor meeting,
tore down the decorations and ST
fenced the speakers. Officials Of
the Salvation Army declare they
believe the disturbances were TO-
mentde by Buddhists.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
HURTS eats.

New York, Nov. 15.-Refusal Of
the internal revenue department to
grant permits to use alcoholic Ii
Quors for cooking purposes has re-
moved from menus some Of the
most popular and delicious dish
es," William Hierst, counsel for the
Society Of Restauranteurs, declar-
ed today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-15
1OOO OFT OF WORK.

Poplar Bluff. Mo-. Nov. 15.-(By
United Press One thousand men
were thrown out Of work when the
Brooklyn Cooperage company mills
in this section were closed indefin-
itely. Manager Barron said unset
tied business conditions caused the
shutdown. The cooperage company
is affiliated with the American Su-
gar Refinery company.
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TOOL HOUSE DESTROYED.

Fire and volunteer IRE fighters
destroyed . tool house at Stephens
park yesterday before the district
iire department arrived. The origin
Of the frst u unknown, but 1t Is
believed boys playing about the
house were responsible. Firemen
said they believed the blaze was
accidental.
Only chemicals were necessary to
end the blaze. but the light struc-
ture had been pushed into the ra-
vine and damaged more in effort to
put out the flames than by actual
fire loss,