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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
the meeting without their unions
sending formal notice.

the meeting without their unions
sending formal notice.
However. every delegate must be
properly accredited to the conven-
ton by the various unions or they
will not be admitted, it was said.
Such a decision was reached sew
eral weeks ago at a meeting when
plans were made for the political
convention.
While the proposed labor politi-
cal organisation does not contem-
plate the placing of ticket in the
field. a platform of principles will
be pat before the delegates tonight
by the executive board of the Tri-
City Federation of Labor.
What thase principals in detail
would be was not given out by the
bosrd members Of which stated to-
day that tho matter is considered of
extreme Importance, and should
not be. mads public until after the
delegates act upon them. 1t was
also p0fu6ed out that the delegates
might decide to change the original
platform to q considerable extent.
However. announcement was
made that in the main the proposed
political group would take IN
plans for boosting candidates OF
| any party who are favorable to
labor Legislation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
HOME COMFORT
| LOST IN RUSH
TO. HOTEL. LIFE
Old Fashioned Home is Forsaken
for Suites in Modern Hos.
telry.

The high speed of living, togeth-
er with the increasing seriousness
Of the servant problem, is driving
man to desert the comforts of an
old fashioned home in favor of the
modern hotel. That is the dictum
OF the Hotel Mems Mutual Benefit
association which convened in Chi
cago yesterday. The influence OF
this new movement is being extern
sively felt in Rock Island, states
Carl J. Mueller, proprietor of the
Harper house. a member of the as.
ISOLATION, who declares that his
establishment is even now filled
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
PLOTS PREPARED
IN WAIT FOR THE
RETURN OF SPRING

Under the direction of W C.
Croxton. newly appointed garden
director, public school gardens are
being plotted and staked of this
week so that they may be in readi-
ness for cultivation whenever the
weather permits School authori-
ties have decided TO open the ,uth
half of the tract on Eighteenth ave-
nue.. between Thirty-seeond and
Thirty-fourth streets, for garden
ing purposes as they beliey- it
probable that even more children
will want to JOIN in the scho- 5ar-
den movement this year than last.
AT the opening of school next
week. cards viii be distributed to
receive the signatures of the chill
dren and their parents who wish to
cultivate school or home gardens
with the aid of the public schools
A new list of rules and regulations
will also be published. The ex-
penses of the gardens are being
paid this year by the Rock Island
chapter Of Red Cross.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

former years. is keeping in close
touen with its work and expects to
carry out its decisions in his own
establishment The association an
huafly makes tour of some of the
most popular resorts in the United
states in carrying out its See
America First" program. This
year on leaving Chicago the MEN,
Ders expect to visit New Orleans,
Fort Worth. San Antonio and other
southern resorts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Union LEADERS
Meet TO START
POLITICS, Plan
n.,aeates to Form Permanent Or.
ranixation Federation Board
TO Submit Platform.

three hundred and fifty delegates
,rom the 10 local labor unions in
mis- community are scheduled to
ueet tonight at the Rock Island
r,dustrial hall to take preliminary
stems toward organizing a perma-
,snt political organization.
Iesders in the Tri-City Fedora
,,on OF Labor said today that for
nal notice was given the federation
Nv most of the unions that they
Sonld have representatives pres
snt while it was claimed a large
number Of delegates will come to
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
TAURsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGus-ApRn, 8. 1920

with Rock Island residents who
have given up their homes and
even spacious apartments in order
that they might be free from the
detail of maintaining a home.
MIR. Mueller, who has just re-
turned from tour of several large
cities, says that in many places
wealthy residents have engaged
whole floors. paying exorbitant
rates, rather than suffer the annoy
ances and inconvenience of house
keeping. He believes the movement
will continue.
Better Service.
People are demanding more and
better service in all hotels. how
ever. he states, and this will be one
OF many questions discussed at the
hotel mems association. A school
for the training Of stewards known
as the Lewis training school has
already been established by the as
ISOLATION. in Washington. D. c., and
plans will be made this year tc
find a permanent location for the
school and to enlarge it to include
departments for the training OIL
bellboys. clerks, walters, maids and
doormen.
Association Makes Tour.
Mr.. Mueller. while unable to at
tend the convention this year as il
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
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X. |. Clean Towe. Service. Phoue
r. |. 2439.
1ri-City Towel Supply company.
Davenport ss4.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

Don't forget We pay cash for all
kinds OF furniture and rugs. Car
ter Bros. 2730 Fifth avenue. Phone
r. l. 1886.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
TWELVE DOLLARS

Buys two pairs of shoes at Bert's
clearing sale, beginning Thursday,
April s.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Pair $3.50

One lot Of Fflet net and Bobinetfe cur
tair,s with edge and insertion; also fancy
figured centers with lace edge; $7.so 10
So values
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Yard Csc

One lot Of 36-inch Swiss and Marqui-
sette in white and cream just the thing
for dining rooms and bedrooms. SOC
quality
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Better Service.
ssOciatiOn Makes Tour,

Mr.. Mueller. while unable to at
tend the convention this year as in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-30
EMPLOYEES TO UNITE
ON Redistribution
Hope to Concentrate Demands for
Changes and Endorsement of
Principles Nav 5.

Concentration of the demands of
the 10000 federal employees i'm the
District concerning the reclassifica-
ton recently reported by the Re
classification commission is the aim
of steps to be completed May 5 at
representing the fifty services into
which the employees were divided.
The employees desire to present n
unanimous front to Congress in their
expressions concerning the reclassi-
dc4fion report and its bill, which
would carry Redistribution into ef-
feet.
Satisfaction and dissatisfaction
have been voiced by various groups
Of federal employees ever since the
report of the Redistribution com.
mission was made public March ~ last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-30

aosnts desired. or to wait until until
amend a., n "a a present form has been
the sb bin and IN II then secure the desired ire
pset Aecordns 70 the rso ol p .Se
ssnted as part tto of tss 1spo the the
civil service narrv -eclassification into
effect for All e osei teachers. These
cept loi ;il he handled under reciassi-
t sna,ion hy the school board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-30

The great question among officers
Of the National Federation Of Fed
eral Employees. however. is Just Whlcn
features of The Reconstruction pin
should receive the unanimous IN
dorsement of the united fedora Worn
ers. and what amendments snould pe
offered.
The question arises whether to as
the civil service committees 81 the
House and Senate. which are HANGING
the bill presented by the reciassihca I
ton commission, to INCORPORATE the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-30

ths federal employees seem divided in
any chance for the Redistribution
I'LL oai, 10 be actually made into law
i;u ttia The majority believe there Is
~ chance to secure anything out
tne Redistribution report until
mhen the bill comes up for discus
sI IN Congress it is anticipated
I mere Will be a good deal of debate.
LII Lutte hope is held for its peaceful
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-03
COX IS URGED TO TAKE STRONG STAND
 FOR THE COVENANT
Many Requests to Nominee Come From c. o. P.
 Members

Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 2.-Receipt of letters from many republicans as well as democrats urging strong posi- tien for the league of nations was announced today by Governor Cox; the democratic presidential nominee after busy day going through his mail and completing Saturdays pro- gram for his notification.
 More than half of his letters, both here and at the Columbus executive office, Governor Cox said, discuss the league declarations of Senator Harding, his republican opponent.
 "Many are from democrats" said Governor Cox, "and state that they see a fine opening. Many others are from republicans and it certainly looks af if the independent republi- can vote which has followed with great interest this whole leaque ques- tion is, thoroughly dissatisfied"
 Governor Cox also announced a general policy of non-interference in democratic primary rights. He gave out a statement declaring he would not take sides in the Texas democra- tic primary and also explained tha' this was a uniform policy, applicable to all states. The governor said he had received many telegrams and let. ters urging him to aid the opposing Texas factions and that newspapers on both sides had been claiming his support.
 The governor spent several hours today in his newspaper office here working on correspondence, and af- ter personal visit to the Montgom- cry county fair grounds, where he will speak next Saturday approved a brief program. The governor and J Sprigg McMahon, chairman of the To- cal arrangements committee discuss ed plans for extra accommodations and for sound amplifiers to carry the governors voice to all parts of the grounds.
 . The program calls for introduction by Chairman McMahon of the Rev. William A. Hale of the Reformed Church of this city, to deliver the invocation. The notification address of Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Ar kansas, chairman of the San Fran cisco convention, will follow and Gov ernor Cox then will deliver his ac- deliver the benediction. Dr. Hale is a republican and close friend of the governor. Father Nevills officiated at the marriage of the governors daughter to D. J. Mahoney.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-03
CLAIMS THOUSANDS
 OF LAPS STRUGGLED
 INTO UNITED STATES
Underground Channel Has Been Located, Says Con-
 greSSman

Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 2.-Assertion that Gan underground system bv which thousands of Japanese are smuggled into the United States yearly" has been located was made here today by Representative Albert Johnson, chairman of the house sub- committee on immigration and natu- rallzation which met again today to look into Japanese activities in the northwest.
 We have found that the Japanese underground system begins at Yoka. homa," he said. "From thence it leads to Honolulu and extends across the Pacific to Guaymas on the gulf of California.
 Here, either by water or across the boTder, the Japanese invaders arc smuggled into the United States. A perfect system of escort has been es. tablished. In Honolulu posts have been established which take care ot the details of the smuggling. Mexican guards are known to have been bribed With $1O on the United States Mexi. can border. The same careful sys. tenn has been established at Yokohoms and Honolula.
 Once Japanese is smuggled into California he is taken in tow by some member of the Japanese association branches of which are in Oregon and Washington. He is taken to the bank and his credit established bv suh. stantial deposit.
 Then he goes out into the vine yards or into the agricultural dis. tricts and hides for five years. Al the expiration of this time he car come out of seclusion. If he is ques. tloned by the government authorities as to his residence here he can quick. ly establish this by taking the au. thorities to the bank where five years before he made his first deposit. This establishes his bona fide residence o1 five years as required by statute.
 "The Japanese associations in the various cities make no record for gov ernment observation of any of these unlawful entries into the country" he continued.
 "We have found the records con- fusing as to the number of Japanese in the United States. As matter oi fact, it would be impossible for the United States to take correct census of the Japanese population, because the census takers could not locate all the Japanese here.
 "These Japanese associations pro- tect their countrymen who are snug gled in and we know it to be fact. The United States authorities are per fectly sognizant of route of this un- derground system of unlawful trans portation and will do something at once."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-03
Vision Which Cane to Man In Montana Led to Drilling
 Of Arkansas' First Producer

Stephens, Ark, Aug. 2.-Writing rom Colorado Springs where he has been for the past two months mak- ing an effort to recover from long spell of sickness contracted in bring ing in the Hunter well here, s. s. Hunter, in letter to the Steph- ems News, tells how he became con- vinced that Arkansas first producer could be brought in near here.
 "A vision which came to man out in Montana some years ago" started the ball rolling according to Hunter
 Hunter who followed ( up the "hunch" is millionaire now and his life's ambition has been realized.
 His letter in part follows:
 One night on the snow covered plains of Montana, sixteen miles from the border of Canada, a god fearing, honest man of foreign de- cent, had vision for him to go into the state of Arkansas, and there he would find health, wealth and hap piness. Having never been south he thought it simply dream. In a few nights the same vision came to him and he saw plainly the country and again the voice came, "Go seek and you will find field of golden fluid, which will bring unto you happiness and peace of mind.' So af- ter harvesting his crop he turned his stock out on the lains and start ed for the unknown golden field. His first stop was in the northern part of the state, but he did not see what he had seen in his vision, so he wis., ited Hot Springs and other counties of the state until he landed in Qua chita county, arriving in Stephens at ten o'clock at night. On arising next morning he looked around him and saw the ear-marks of his sev- eral visions.
 Sought Help
 Not letting anyone know of his mission he started out on the hunt of the lands which he had seen in his dreams. After having spent sev- eral days he located the spot which was so vivid in his mind, which he had been directed to. The more he saw the more convinced he was that he had found what he was looking for. The next question: "What shall I do?" Then some one directed him to man in Shreveport and looked up my office. He asked an interview with me. He was a frank and open hearted young man in all his state
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-03

ments; saying he did not have the money but had an idea that there was an oil field around Stephens While he had never worked in oil or taken leases, he would be glad tc undertake getting up block of ten thousand acres or more, provided l would drill we'll. l have so many propositions of this kind put up to me that my first thought was, it might amount to nothing, but his honest talk and determination to get someone interested convinced me that had better look into the prop ositlon. l turned to my youngest son and said, Joe, suppose you go to Stephens and look over the country and see my friends, Lester and Ham, ilton.' So they left, and after spend ing several days, Joe came back and his report was: Dad, some way l am impressed with the Stephens country, and feel that if you ever -lntend to try for oil in Arkansas, l would undertake this"
 Sons Investigated.
 l then sent my oldest son. He after looking over the country, came back and said: Dad, I think Joe is right, and if you wish I think we had better undertake the drilling of a well. Having my hands full and feeling the boys were young and might be mistaken, thought best fo1 me to go myself before contracting to spend the money for wildcat Arriving at Stephens at ten o'clock at night, got up early next morn ing, hired car and drove for many miles around the town.
 Had not gone far before I said to the driver, eff l can get the acre age l will undertake to put Arkan- sas on the map as an oil field.' Went back to town, saw the party, and Lester and Hamilton, and said to them: "Get busy and get the leases; I am going to start q well as soon as they are, ready" He work ed hard, some discouraged him, but finally he came in and said, "I have the acreage you asked for, and am now ready to transfer to you for the we'll We closed the deal. He had never asked for pay or what his in- tefest was to be in the fifteen thou sand acres of leases. I said "while I am undertaking the development and costs l will allow you one-tenth of the acreage for your work" which ~-->~->~--~-~~-- -~o-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-03
WEALTHY SOCIALIST, COMMUNIST FRIENDS
 ARE FOUND GUILTY
Williams Brcss Lloyd, Million aire, Draws Five Years
 and S3,000.
PLOT TO OVERTHROW
 GOVERNMENT CHARGED
Verdict is Called Signal Victory for U. S.-Declare Red Radicalism Has Been Driven Into
 Open

Chicago, Aug. Civilian Bross Lloyd, millionaire socialist, and nineteen other members of the con- munist labor party were tonight found guilty by jury of conspiracy to overthrow the government of the United States.
 The defendants were given various sentences, most of them getting from one to five years in the penitentiary few being given fines in addition and several were sentenced to one year in jail. Lloyd got the heaviest sentence being given one to five years in the penitentiary and a fine of $3 ,000 in addition.
 Ludwig Lore, alleged co-author of the communist labor party platform and author of alleged radical publica- tions, received one to five years and Jack Carney, Duluth, Minn., editor of Truth" and member of the party's national execituve committee, one to five years and $1,000 fine.
 The sentences are for the state ,oenitentiary and the Cook county jail.
 The defendants were charged with conspiracy to advocate the over throwing of the government by force; conspiracy to publish or distribute printed matter advocating overthrow ing the government by force; con- spiracy to belong to an organization advocating it, and conspiracy to at tend meetings at which overthrowing the government by force was ad- vocated.
 Maclay Hoyne, states attorney, in statement issued after the verdict called it "signal victory for the entire United States"
 "In this trial 'Red' radicalism was driven into the open," said the state ment. "One important issue decided by this jury is that the Red card of the I. w. w. is international and that the only card rerecognized as American is the card of the American man in the American Feder- ation of Labor
 Three women, indicted at the same time as Lloyd and others, now are awaiting a separate trial
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-03
Gompers to Press
 Plea for Political
 Prisoners Release

Washington, Aug. 2.-Officials of the American Federation of Labor will press their plea for general amnesty for political prisoners next week, ac- cording to announcement today at federation headquarters. Attorney General Palmer has been asked to re- ceive delegation of labor leaders headed by Samuel Gompers, at which the general amnesty resolution adopt ed by the Montreal labor convention will be presented. Department ot Justice officials indicated the confer ence. would be arranged early next week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-03
WE'LL WOULD HAVE PROPERTY DECLARED
 OUT OF DISTRICT
Would Repair Abutting Sec tiOn At Own EX-
 penSe

Ben B. Veil at the meeting of the city council last night requested that the council pass an ordinance that the commissioners of paving district Mo-. AS, which is Walnut street from the north side of West Sixth to the south side of West Barraque, not include his property, situated on the corner of Baraque and Walnut, in the district.
 MT. Veil stated that the street from the alley back of the postoffice to Barraque and Walnut, in the district. and that there was no necessity of new paving Mr. Well offered to re- pair the street at his own expense and to put up bond to any amount that his part of the agreement would be carried out. He stated that he knew the street needed paving badly south of Second avenue and he did not want to stand in the way of these peo- pie in getting Walnut paved but if the commissioners would not leave his property out of the district, he would take the matter to the courts. The council made no disposition of the matter.
 A motion was introduced by Alder man Clement and adopted to open up Tenth avenue from Pine street to Olive so that it would be passable to pedestrians and also to build foot bridge across the ravine at this point in order that the students attending the High school and living on Pine street would not be compelled to go all the way around Sixth to get to the school.
 A number of citizens from che neighborhood of Nebraska and Ohio between Eighth and Twelfth re- ported to the council that drainage fa- cilities in that district were very bad and that in some instances after rains, water would back up in the yards causing a very unsanitary condition. Mayor Hollis told the citizens that the city had an order in for a car of tiling that was expected at any time and that on the arrival of the tiling, the city's forces would be put to work fighting these conditions.
 A petition from residents on East Sixth and East Seventh in the 200O and 210O blocks asking that the coun- cil restrain the Pine Bluff Heading company from stacking green heading bolts on several lots which are being rented by the company in that sec tion. The petition declares that the drying headings are very unsanitary and give off an undesirable odor. The petition was turned over to the sani- tary committee for investigation.
 An ordinance was adopted creating a curbing and gutter district on East Sixth from Ohio to the Missouri Pa cific railroad.
 A motion was adopted to instruct the police department to clear the streets of old buggies, wagons and other vehicles from in front of black smith shops and other places. Special attention was called to Pine street between Fifth and Sixth and State street near Tenth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-03
Wife of Charlie Chaplin Sues for
 Divorce Decree

Los Angeles, Aug. 2.-Mildred Har- ris Chaplin today filed suit here for divorce from Charlie Chaplin. She alleged cruelty.
 Mrs. Chaplin married the motion picture comedian on October 23, 1918, but the marriage was kept secret four months, she asserts in her complaint, on the plea of Chaplin that an an- nouncement of the marriage would interfere with his professional career.