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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
"Check Your Hat"
and Other Acts
Palace Features

With laughter bubbling out from
all sides John T. Ray and COM
pany will bring their new edition,
CHECK Your Hat" to the Palace
tomorrow as the feature attraction.
Centering around young lady
who is il charge of a cloak room
OF a large cabaret attached to a
prominent restaurant, and with
such a setting we have the nucleus
OF laugh provoking comedy, with
a song and dance springled in for
variety. Mr.. Ray, as congenial
club member, gives his audience
is minutes of fun making. His sup
port are two people who are tried
and true, and taking all in all it
should prove a positive riot of
laughter.
Going TO the Dogs" is the billing
under which Stuart and Woods pre-
sent a most cleverly constructed
and laughingly funny skit. Going
to the Dogs" is really a funny talk
ing, singing vehicle nut. Under the
guidance of these two it terminates
into ludicrosly funny sketch.
Patrons of vaudeville have wit
messed the presentation of many
manikin acts since this popular
form OF amusement came into
vogue, and have enjoyed them i'm
mensely from an entertaining and
mechanical standpoint. La Petite
cabaret designed and produced by
Mr.. Mantell is an old manipulation
of manikin figures and an in
ventor as well with special scenery
and electrical effects transforms
the stage into an ultra-fashionable
cafe, with manikins as its guests
the famous "Lapetite Cabaret" is in
troduced. Over two thousand
strings are used to manipulate
these miniature performers, and
are successfully done by Mr.. Man
tell and his capable assistant.
"a little bit Of this and that is
the offering that is presented by
Dewitt and Robinson, two gradu-
ates from the old school of vaude-
vile.
Frank and Eddie Monroe are a
pair of good looking young chaps
who camouflage their appearance
in the characters of two reel babies
and present a comedy offering that
is funny enough to make a wooden
Indian laugh, and yet so replete in
wonderful tumbling as to place
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
DISCHARGE LABOR
LEADERS TAKEN IN
FOB NCITNG RIOT

Philadelphia. March 27.-At the
request Of the commonwealth,
four New York labor leaders, in
GLIDING one Of five Socialists sus-
pended by the New York assembly,
were discharged in central police
court today when arraigned for a
hearing on charges Of melting to
riot.
One Of the four. Joseph P. Can
non, member of the executive
committee, mining department Of
the American Federation of Labor,
also was charged with seditious
utterances. The others were
Charles Solomon, the assembly
man, Royal W. France, a lawyer,
and G. August Gerber.
The lawyer representing the
commonwealth in asking for the
discharge of the men said they ap-
parently had expressed only their
private opinions and were entirely
within their rights.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27

General Tranchek d'Esperey Of the
French army is in command Of all
allied forces in Turkey. and thus
the British general is at least theo-
retically under his control.
French troops have been in mill
tary occupation of Constantinople,
for the purpose of maintaining or
der, for is months. The allies have
announced that it Is not their pur-
pose to deprive the Turks Of their
ancient capital.
General Milne enjoys the distinc-
ton Of being the most decorated
man who took part in the world
war. He served on all fronts and
received decorations from the rul-
ers and military commanders o.
every one Of the allied countries.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
IRISH LEADER ON
HUNGER STRIKE Is
PUT IN HOSPITAL

London. March 81 William
O'Brien, alderman of Dublin, who
was arrested on March 3, during a
raid on Liberty hall in that city.
and who has since that time been
conducting a hunger strike" was
removed from Jail to a hospital last
night. says a dispatch to the Herald.
organ of labor.
The case of O'Brien. who Is lead
er of the Irish transport workers.
was discussed yesterday in the
house Of commons when 1t was
brought up by T. P. O'Connor, ma
tionalist leader.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
PHIL H. WELLS
REPORTED MUCH
IMPROVED TO-DAY

The condition of Phil H. Well
was reported as very favorable q
day. Danger Of complications be
practically passed and hope Of M|
Wells complete recovery a.
bright.
Mr.. Wells attempted to end III
life last Monday at noon while
his home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
MOLINE TEAMS
HOLD FIGURES
IN CAMPAIGN


The sum Of eS,363 IN pledges
was reported by the Moline
committee conducting the can.
peign to raise $4,000 to repay
Indebtedness ON the new Aueus.
tana gymnasium. This figure
does not include, the commit
teenen announced, large gifts,
hat indicates only the smaller
amounts solicited by team mem.
hers In detailed canvassing. No
conclusive report Of the Mo.
line campaign will be made I'M.
I'll Wednesday night 1t which
time banquet TO the twin.city
teams will be held ut the gym.
nssium. Another campaign din.
ner for Moline workers will be
held at the Moline Commercial
club Tuesday noon.
The Rock Island teams yes.
terday announced q total Of
ss5,76s.:D. which, with the s..
36s reported by the Moline
teams, makes the grand total
aleardy made public Of $751;.
1850. The Rock Island teams
will meet Monday noon at the
Rock Island club.
Augustana Wennerberg male
chorus came over yesterday with
s235 in the drive. A telegram was
sent to the chorus at Fort Dodge
where they were appearing in con-
cert and in three minutes the boys
had subscribed that amount and
telegraphed it to the committee.
The chorus began the annual tour
Wednesday, giving their first con-
cert in the East Moline high school
that evening. They are on a west
ward move and will go as far as
Denver.
All teams were busy today get
ting in heavy work for the reports
to be given at the luncheon to be
held Monday noon, when the Rock
Island contingent will see how
much of the $4,000 of their quota
remains. The big question among
the Rock Island workers yesterday
afternoon and today was What is
Moline doing?" The Moline cam
paigners placed a secrecy on all
their movements refusing to divulge
anything other than that the pros.
poets were cheerful" and all in.
dications point to a surprise when
the reports come in.
Enthusiasm Predominant.
Unbounded enthusiasm at the
luncheon of the Rock Island work
ers yesterday when the full force
turned out to tell the story of the
beginning of the drive. Major Ed
Dunavin of Division c, was the
high counter and gave a total Of
sS,S54.5 so for his seven teams, anC
Major Ohlweiler came second witt
ss,521, and E. c. Fisher third with
ss,4S9. What the standing of the
teams will be at the next report
no one could foretell but Major Oil.
weller said that if the rest Of the
divisions would follow them i
would be clear over the top for AL
gustana. Major Fisher was there
yesterday with extra enthusiasm
and said that the workers were nov
so fully into it that they ought no
stop with the $4,000, but that Au
gustana should have more.
Leaders Optimistic.
]. L. Vernon said this morning
that the drive had exceeded his ex
pectations and that there was ever.
reason to believe that the sun
would be reached. I'VE have re
ported ali that We have so far" sait
Mr.. Vernon on being asked if an.
larger sums had been withheld.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
BAKER CALLED TO
DOOR AND KILLED

Thurles. County Tipperary, Ire
land. March 27.-James Mccarthy,
a youthful baker, was called to the
door of his home early this morn
ing and shot down. The victim re-
Gently received a warning that he
would be attacked.
Dublin, March q. - Thirty-five
prominent sim feiners were ar
rested. Five men, holding pass
ports for America, were arrested
on the point of embarkation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
TAYLOR RIDGE co.
ASKS STOCK ISSU1

A petition was received by tn
state public utility commissio!!
from the West Rock Island Count
Power company. of Taylor Ridgj
dealers in electric power. asktn(
authority to issue 100000 worth 4
capital stock. No action has beeI
taken by the commission. Allen
Miller is president OF the petitiof1
ing company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
CIRCUIT JUDGE
FARRAND DEAD


DIXON. Ill. March H.-Judge
RichardSS. FAaAnd Of the Fifteenth
judicial circuit, died 1t his home
IN this city last evening after .
long Illness. He was s. years old
ana had served on the bench IS
CONTINUOUS Years.. 20 as county judge
OF Lee county and Is years q cir
cult Judge. His death. following
that OF Judge Ralph Eaton of Mount
Carroil. two weeks ago. leaves the
Fifteenth district with but one
Judge, Oscar E. Heard Of Freeport,
who Is Also assigned to the second
appellate court 1T Ottava
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
TWIN-CITY ENDEAVOR
SERVICES TOMORROW

Tomorrow evening at 5:45 will
be held the regular prayer meeting
OF the Twin-City Christian Endeav-
or societies at the Memorial Chris
tan church. Rev. w. B. Slater of
Moline is to be the speaker and
there will be special music. All
members of the various church So
cieties are urged to attend.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
GOULD AND WEAR
NATIONAL COURT
TENNIS CHAMPS

Philadelphia, Pa, March 81
Jay Gould, open champion. and
Joseph w. Wear, representing the
Racquet club, won the national
court tennis doubles championship
here today by defeating Joshua
Crane and C. T. Russell of Boston
in the final round, 81, GO, 81
and g..
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
CHURCH PRE-EASTER.
REVIVAL MEETING

A series Of pre-Easter revivtI
meetings will start in the Fffteents
Avenue Christian church with tn
Sunday services and the meeting
will be held each evening durfn
the week and ending with the set
vice Easter Sunday evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27

treatments consisting Of ice cream
and waters were served.
Work 10 progressing rapidly on
the new Rock Island depot, and Ut
the present rate It will soon Be
ready for occupancy. The road
master vas here Wednesday stalk
ing the ground for the new track
TO be built and the change of
switches necessitated BY the chang
ing Of the location Of the building
which will Be on the south side OF
the track.
Two full tickets were nominated
1t the caucus which will DO voted
for on the third Tuesday in April.
Citizens: Clerk. c. G. Reed; VII
laEe trustees, Joshua Grant. James
1ngels and Charles Howell: men,
bers Of library board. ". N. Nell
son, A. L. Dickerson. Independent:
Village clerk. J. H. Brown: village
trustees, Joseph Norman. E. B.
Snyder. J. H. Brown; members IL
brary board. Rev. Mr.. McOmber
and Mrs. Esther White.
Ivorid Moline and Ivan Mallery
went to Springfield Saturday. Mrs.
Moline, who for several weeks past
has been at . sanitarium in that
city, accompanied them home.
F. e. Winans Of Kewanee was q
business caller In town Saturday.
A NJ. James, formerly Of La
Fayette. now residing in Evanston,
sailed Wednesday on the vauban
for Buenos Aires, Argentina, South
America. He is making the trip to
study industrial and agricultural
conditions Of South America, and
while he is not being sent on any
particular business, he will repre-
sent several big packers and banks
In his investigations.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
TAKE OBSTRUCTION
FROM CULEBRA CUT

Panama, March 26.-Obstuctions
In the Culebra cut district Of the
Panama canal were removed today
and the great waterway is again
open for traffic after q 6-day inter-
ruption.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27

Among the eatables consumed in
one recent voyage of giant At
lantic liner were $4,000 pounds of
meat, 140 pounds Of tea, 100000
pounds of -four, and 40 tons of
potatoes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
". T. SMEDLEY DEAD.

New York, March 27.-William
Thomas Smedley. artist and illus
traitor, died on his 62nd birthday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27

Allied forces now in CONSTANT
nople will remain in occupation
until every provision Of the Turk
ish treaty has been executed. Gen.
eral George F. Milne. who marched
into the city few days ago at the
head of a British force, is in active
command in the Turkish capital.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
Students Throw Bad
Eggs at Superintendent

Sterling, Kan. July 6.-A bad egg
barrage they laid down over super
intendent Of schools Eastwood proved
boomerang" for several high
school lads here recently.
The "barrage" grew out OF East
WOODS efforts TO suppress cigaret
smoking in the school yard.
The fines OF the "belliEerents"
ranged from SIS TO $500 each.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
Says Farmers OF Texas
Haze Gone On a Strike

Austin, Texas, July s.-'Farmers
Of Texas are on strike-and viii con-
tinue until the inequality between the
country and city IS removed" declared
Fred W. Davis. commissioner OF agri-
culture.
Nothing can prevent national dis
aster II production Is not equally en-
courageds in the opinion Of the COM
missioner. "A nation that fails 70
keep a reserve Of necessities Of life
TO offset possible productive shortage
Is juggling with famine" he said.
OF course continued commission
er Davis 'the farmers have not called
strike as the industrial workers do.
Il is strike by means Of abandon
ment Of productive efforts The
farmer decides the odds are too much
against him. and feeling that he can
never get adequate remuneration for
his labor, he quits
II producers are not assisted in Sc
curing remuneration for their toll
there is but one other means 10 avert
famine-the Importation OF oriental
farmers who are willing TO work un-
der conditions which would pauperize
and degrade the American farmer"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
ALASKA TO BE JUDGES HOST
AFTER Il YEARS IN Ell PAS0

For - years, each containing 365
or more days. judge Charles Z. Pol
lock. corporation judge and proprie-
tor Of the Hotel Linden, has tOiled
diligently at his joint task Of room
ing tourists at his inn and buns at
the city hocsgoW- Next year he in
tends to loaf three months, he an
uounced Tuesday.
The judge viii do his loafing in
Alaska Accompanied by two physi-
clan friends and armed with hunting
and fishing licenses the judge viii go
up under the Arctic circle and try his
luck with rifle and hook. II is his
plan now TO leave here about the
time the weather warns Up TO its
summer responsibilities and return
when il surrenders its clutches on
the Temperature.
A polar bear skin, a seal skin and
some Walrus tusks VIII satisfy the
judge, he says. If he can get nothing
more
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
Pdidmd Parties Placed
Under Ban at Hull

Boston. Mass. July 6.-B r e
knees and one-piece bathing suits are
thing OF the past at Hull and Nan
tasket- Chief OF Police Reynolds has
decreed that infractions of this rule
VIII be dealt with severely and Hull
police who have hitherto closed their
eyes when some dimpled-knee miss
passed, viii be obliged to act as an
escorts lar as the police station.
Midnight pajama parties" and
other nocturnal disturbances Of which
'surfside residents have complained
viii also be vigorously suppressed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
This Man Intends To
Keep It In The House

In Nay OF June. 1913, 7 sent to
YOU and got four bottles which we're
worth many dollars TO ne They en-
abled me 10 go to work again
bottles OF Layr's Wonderful Remedy
for stomach trouble gained back all
7 had lost and I feel like a new man
since. I shall keep It in the house
all the time" 1t is q simple, harm
less preparation that removes the
catarrhal mucus from the intestinal
tract and allays the Inflammation
which causes practically ali stomach.
liver and intestinal ailments, includ-
ing appendicitis. One dose viii con-
vince or money refunded At all
ugEists.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
Hunt Liberty Bonds
for ex-SeTUice Men

Washington. D. c.. July SOL
diers and sailors who subscribed to
Liberty bonds during their period Of
the shuttle are being aided in recov-
ering them through the American
Red Cross. in cooperation with the
war department Announcement was
made that 1913 bonds were delivered
10 their former service men owners
during april and Nay through these
efforts In the same period 1011 ad-
diuonal service men requested aid in
securing their bonds.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
NEGRO POSTAL
CLERK LYNGHED

Enterprise. Miss. July 6.-James
spencer. a negro postal clerk, who
seriously stabbed Ohio Parker, a
white postal clerk on the New Or
leans & Northwestern mail car Fri
day. was taken from the officers who
we're taking him TO Quitman for trial
yesterday, and lynched-
The officers and their prisoner
were met by two automobile loads
Of masked men outside OF Enterprise
and the negro was taken from them
without difficulty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
Royalty to Attend
UnpeiLing of Peace Arch

Vancouver. B. c.. July 6.-Queen
Marie OF Rumania, marshal JOffre OF
France and madame Joffre have
promised to be present at the unveil-
ing September 20, Of the Peace
Arch. at Blaine, Wash. on the Ca
madam boundary. Sam Hill. presi-
dent Of the Highway association, an
nounces. King Albert OF the Bel
CLANS has promised TO send a rep
resentative. Hill further states.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
Distincti0e Dress for
CHldLess Wives Urged

Paris, France. July 6.-Compul-
sorry wearing by ehldless wives Of
uniforms with skull and crossbones
painted on them was urged by the
provincial section Of the league for
large families in the chamber OF
deputies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
Electric Atmosphere
Stalls Motor Cars

Delphos, Kansas. July 6.-Several
motor cars caught in a severe dust
storm here the other day, mysteriously
went dead" and their drivers were
unable TO start them.
An investigation disclosed that the
cars were in an area where the at
mosphere was heavily surcharged
with electricity All metal parts about
them had bacoma electrifled-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
SWALLOWED Sharp Sticks,
Dies; Lung Penetrated

Guthrie. Okla July s.-The swal-
lowing OF several sharp-pointed
sticks resulted in the death Of the
nine year old son OF Joseph Inskeep
Of near here recently.
The boy was rushed TO a local hos
pital, but all efforts TO save his life
were unavalling- One Of the sticks
punctured his lung.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06

PoWnatan, Kan. July 6-Being
without legs does not prevent o. p.
Bowmaster, Of this county, from
being industrious. He tends an IL
acre truck farm and this year sold
over 1000 quarts Of Strawberries.
BoWmaster, a former railroad con-
ductor, lost his legs in a Wabash
wreck nearly IL years ago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06

London, Eng, July 6.-The Gambler
well Arm, a public house, has estab-
lished a new sort Of hall OF fame A
tablet has been erected in the bar
room listing names Of so customers
who gave their lives for their coun-
try.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06
Circus Skeleton in
Fatal Auto Crash

Pontiac, Mich, July 6.-Artie Ath-
ertOn, the skeleton" OF circus fame.
known and loved by children all over
the world, is dead here as the result
OF injuries suffered when struck by
an automobile several days ago.
Anterior, whose real name was
MOL was for years with the Barnum
q Bailey and Ringing Bros. shows.
His wife was Miss Blanche Buckley.
snake charmer.
Mary Adelaid, years old. AloIPs
Oldest child, won first prize several
years ago in national perfect baby
contest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-06

Paris, France, July 6.-France is
making up for many war losses with
a boom in twins. The stock Of double
erambulators is said to be exhausted
in many distrinta
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-04-03
today. Several hundred strike
breakers are working today.
Drug Store Sold to
Tennessee Men
Who Take Charge

1t was announced today that the
Liberty Drug store located at 1928
Chickasha avenue, has been sold by
Charles Evans to Henegar Brothers
who will personally manage the store
in the future.
The firm, Henegar Brothers, is
composed of T. s. Henegar and D, p.
Henegar, both of whom came to Ok
lahoma from Minnville, Tennessee.
U. S. Henegar has taught school for
a number of years in this state while
his brother has had several years of
practical business experience being
connected with the Goodyear Tire
and Rubber cmopany and with a
drug company in the southern part
of the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-04-03
TRIBESMEN ARRIVING FOR
FIRST POW-WO WON HOME
LOT BEFORE FLAG RACE

The tribesmen are assembling, so
TO speak. The first war dance is
slated for tomorrow afternoon at
University park and the band that
will go after hundred and forty
scalps during the coming season will
soon be emitting their war cries,
singly and in unison
In other words, the Chickasha ball
players are rolling in.
Manager Ned Pettigrew who has
been burning up considerable mile
age during the last few weeks in
search Of material is due to arrive
on the home lot for keeps today to
lead his band of warriors in battle.
Jimmie Drohan, mentor OF the
Chicks pitching staff is also slated
to scheck in today and is also ex-
pected to bring string of pitchers
from the stable of the Joplin club.
In addition to Red Reynolds, who
has already qualified as a diamond
polisher and who is planning to give
some aspirant for the job at second
base considerable trouble, "Drap"
Hays, Outfielder Wilson and Infielder
Smith were the first of the crew to
make the home port. They sailed in
yesterday, after more or less stor-
\ my voyage over the Frisco.
Also, Hays was not alone. He
brought along a boss to keep him
in nights and to see that he treads
the straight and narrow when he's
off duty. Said boss is Mrs. Hays,
wife of the catcher.
In addition to these, Arensman,
catcher; Stoolz, infielder; Compton,
outfielder; Showers and Cieland,
first base; Scott, outfielder. White,
infielder; nderson, infielder; Black
bird (no he's white mani out
fielder, Dobbins, infielder; Reudy,
infielder Dwyer, infielder; Clanton,
catcher, with pitchers, Matthews,
Lefty" Wilson and Diamond, are
due to hit the home lot today.
A string of five men, whose names
have not been given out and in which
are included three pitchers are due
from Jojlin. Four men under con-
tract have reported that they can't
get here before next week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-04-03
EMBARGO PLACED
ON F FRE|GHT OUT
OF GOTHAM YARD
BY United Press.

By United Press.
New York, April S.-The railroads
have placed an embargo on all ex
cept perishable freight entering OF
leaving New York City on account OF
the strike of harbor workers.
The traffic managers explained
that the embargo was to allow a
cleaning up of the freight which had
piled up during the first day of the
strike. Chairman Mandel of the
managers board said that the EN-
barge would probably be lifted after
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-04-03

Apply Ballard's Snow Liniment to
joints that ache. 1t relieves bone
ache, muscle ache and neuralgic
pain. Three sizes, soc, 60 and $1.2O
per bottle. Sold by Wren Drug Co.