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The Washington times., 1920-04-07
STATE LOSES FIRST.

COLUMBIA, 8. c. April 7.-Mary-
land state College will play the Unit
verslty OF South Carolina today be-
fore leaving for home. The Staters
suffered their hrst defeat OF the sea-
son yesterday at Athens, Ca, against
the University OF Georgia, when all
the pitchers went wrong. Georgia
cleaned by II TO I.
The Washington times., 1920-04-07
HUGHES Is SELECTED.

James Y. Hughes, we'll known UNI
pire. has been selected to take charge
of the Navy Yard League games this
year. The Navy Yarders will play at
Fifth and l. streets southeast this
season.
The Washington times., 1920-04-07
TECH TRIP DELAYED.

Randolph Macon Academy wired
Techs baseball players today that
they could not play on account OF
weather conditions. The Tech lads
have\ delayed their trip q day In con-
sequence and will start of tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1920-04-07
Here 1t Is.

Swampoodle Pete, looking
back at recent international
history, says: ga man may
have a way of his own, but
he can't always have his
own way"
The Washington times., 1920-04-07
"MUGGsY" GROWS OLD.

NEW YORK, April 7.--John j. Nc
Graw, manager of the New YORK
Giants, Is celebrating his forty
seventh birthday today He joined
the Giants July Z, 1902. -.
The Washington times., 1920-04-07
OUIMET GAINS TITLE.

PINEHURST, ". c., April 7.-Fran-
els ouimet of Woodlswn, is today
North and South amateur champion.
He defeated Sam Graham. OF Green.
wich, 8 and In the nnal here yes
terday.
The Washington times., 1920-04-07
BEXMEN WORK OUT.

Captain Roxey Roche Is calling all
Rex Athletic Club players for prac-
tice today at Union Park. Aberdeen
will be met Sunday in the frst game
of the season.
The Washington times., 1920-04-07
TRINITY DEFEATED.

Black Cat Midgets won to 1
game from Trinity yesterday. Reilly
was in form.
The Washington times., 1920-04-07

The war in Europe ~engnlfed the
United States in 1917 and ibefore long
r rCaddock was in the army and over
seas. Stecher, enlisting in the navy,
remained here and did some wrest-
The Washington times., 1920-04-07

Reds o 0 0 e-3
Runs-Judge t2l, Milan. Shannon, Har.
ris Charity Zachary, Groh, Rariden; ana
Bressler. Errors-Kopf and Roush; Runs
batted in-O'NeilI, Rice CD. Charity,
Roush (2). Sacrifice hits-Harris 10,
Milan, o'Neiii. Two-base hit--Milan Hone
run-4Groh. Struck out-rBy Zachary, ~ ~
SNYDER g. First base on balis-On
Zachary. !; on snyder. .; OF sallee, J.: on
Bressier, 1. Hits-On Zachary. In IN
ninEs; OF snyder, in 4 innings; of sallee.
in 4 innings: of Breesier, 6 in innings.
Hit by pitched bsll--By Bressler (shsn-
non); by snyder (KopD.
The Washington times., 1920-04-07
Seeing Is
Believing

1t is unnecessary for us to EN-
phasize the fact that fabrics are
high and going up. We want
to impress on every man that
the sooner you buy the greater
the saving.
The Washington times., 1920-04-07

Totals. 3s 1925 1oI Totals.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30
Profit Shaviin6
"A Practical
Plan to Your
Advantage

nUR business last year showed an enorm-
Gus increase our volume grew to such
proportions that we find we can afford to
operate on very much narrower margin of
profit than heretofore. We're glad to give
you the benefit so as to make the cost of
clothes today as easy for you as possible.
These greater values should be real econ
omy attractions to you, particularly when
they are on a basis of Americas finest
clothes from Hart, Schaffner & Marx and
Society Brand. Our prices will stand ev=
cry test of comparison
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30

c.mn vtth nitched tent will head
H. rom
Eeerlv tbrea hundred ennloves
~ the head once and the publica-
tion buildine of the Modern Wood
men a. America have signed I'M 10
march in the parade. This. with
the execution of a few absent on va
cation or aick leave. represents the
entire working force EMPLOYED in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30
then give directions to the heads of
the various groups.

then give directions to the heads of
the various groups.
To Carry Flags.
Previous to the beginning OF the
march there will be 5000 American
flags, which have been purchased
by the committee in charge, dis
tributed to the paraders. George
r. Stephenson will be in charge of
the flag distribution. The flags will
be taken on a truck to the place OF
formation of the various divisions.
Leaders of these divisions will be
prepared to give an estimate OF
the number in their section of the
parade. They will be given flags
for 50 per cent Of this number. and
will see to the distribution Of these
flags.
All who can procure flags of
their own. however, are urged to
carry them in the parade. as the
committee will not have enough
for distribution to each person. 1t
is the desire of the committee that
every person in the parade carry
an American flag.
A further request of the commit
tee is that merchants decorate the
front of their establishments with
flags and bunting, and that every
home in Rock Island fly the red,
white and blue, in order that the
city may manifest the patriotic
spirit of the day in an abundance
of the national colors. Merchants
will close their stores at 2:15
o'clock until after the parade.
Banks will close at O'Clock. Fac
tories will close at noon.
Although the parade will be note
worthy for the lack of vehicles,
there will be a few floats, and sew
eral cars provided for members of
the G. A. R. and those unable to
| walk.
Ask Loan Of Cars.
| The committee is in need of Is
automobiles, to be used for this
purpose. Those willing to lend
their cars for the afternoon are
asked to notify Sam Ryerson at the
court house. Assistance of this ma
ture will be greatly appreciated by
the committee.
A further appeal of the commit
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30
Underwear

We feature those fine Wilson Bros. ana
Manhattan Shirt Company makes ne
cause there is no better underwear
on the market for fit, style and SER
vice. Fine athletic suits in silks ana
madras at g 10 $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30

ice 10 Tor contributions to the fund
BY which the affair 10 being hnanc-
ed. Expenses incurred will in
clude the price Of the flags, and
payment Of bands coming from out
side. Contributions. according to
the finance committee. who have
canyassed factories and Office build
ings, have already been generous.
But they do not yet total enough to
meet the entire expense.
Ask Financial Support.
Believing that the event is OF a
nature deserving Of the support OF
every citizen, and that contribu-
tons to 1t are made to the cause
Of the country's welfare, the COM
mittee feels that the public should
desire to make q hearty response
C CONTRIBUTIONS to the fund. whether
large or small, and whether from
groups or individuals, will be re
ceived gratefully. They may be
left with J. L. Vernon, treasurer Of
the finance committee, at the Pe0'
pies National bank.
The event Of tomorrow Is, &C.
cording to Mayor Schriver. genera
head Of the committee having it il
charge, an affair arranged for The
people, as natural expression O
the spirit Of patriotism which il
dominant in every loyal citizen
Although the days program has O
necessity demanded a methodica
plan and detailed arrangement, j
is expressed as the wish Of Mayo
Schriver and others on the commit
tee that it be made as spontaneous
as possible, that it be entered int
heartily by every Rock Island citi
zen and that it be made an actua
expression of the patriotic spirit O
the nation.
Martial Music.
Three fife and drum corps will
furnish martial music for the pa
rade. The corps of the G. A. r. viii
ride on the large decorated true
which will carry members of thi
body. The float will be drawn b
IL horses, with a member of tn
American Legion walking at tn
head of each.
AmoO grotto will have fife an
drum corps besides a band, an
John Hauberg's boys band, whic
will lead the children's division
will march to the music of thei
fife and drum corps.
There will be at least dozel
musical organizations at divers
points in the parade, includin
bands Of the Arsenal Federation, tn
Eagles, Masonic bodies, Odd Eel
lows, Moose, Augustana college, tn
Salvation army and the Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts will play a prom
inent part in the days events.
number Of the Scouts will be sta
toned along the avenue at point
where the crowd will congregate
for police duty. All the troops will
be represented by a large per cen
of the members in the parade.
float representing a Boy Scou
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30
Manhattan Madras Shirt

hey very classy new fine grade madras with
satin stripes IN very striking pattern effects and color &C EO
treatments lhey are exceptional values pVsCV
SPECIAL assortment of 81 sleeve lengths
other Manhattan and Eagle Shirts $3.50 to SIS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30
AFRICAN DUKE Is
FEATURING SHOW
AT THE COLUMBIA

The African Duke" musical
farce presented by a cast Of four
people, features the Columbia
show for the last nalf Of the week.
It concerns the adventures OF 4
stranded negro minstrel and his
best girl who is housemaid for two
ladies. He is presented to them as
an African duke. Three scenes
are shown There are many laugh
producing lines and the musical
numbers bring down the house.
Stephen Hall presents his offer
ing in the form of a lecture. 1t is
a burlesque on an encyclopedia
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30


in three acts and an epi!ogue 4,
the Armory theatre, Thursday =, =
ming, May s. at 7:15. Music vi,
furnished by Miller's orchestr, V
Following is the cast OF char.
tiers:
Sydney Parker '........
........ w. LOOMS Freeman =.
Mrs. Sydney Parker "
......... Mildred l.. Hagelin =.
Louise Parker.
..... Miss Gladys l. Swiger ..
Wellington Parker
......... Clarence W. Swiger =,
Harry Henderson Hess.
....... William o. Conrad 70.
Mrs. Catherine Colyin
80. Miss Charlotte A. Oberle y,
Andrew Martin ....
49,. Clayton W. Countryman "
Madeline Tracy ...........
Miss Minnie Lieka y,
Emma. Miss Dorothy B. Farnam y,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30
IRIoTlSM PREDOMINANT
IN AMERICA DAY DENIAL
OF RED PLOT SUPPORT
tcoatsnned nom Pig. onA,

taks the line Of march east on
vifth avenue. being Joined at var
Dugl points By other divisions wait-
Nc h formation. The section VIII
~ composed Of representatives Of
The Elks. Eagles, knights Of Co
3umbus, knights Of Pythias. Ma
eonic bodies, Odd Fellows. Moose.
Owls, Woodmen. and Royal Neigh
bors.
AZ Twenty-third street the line
viii BE- Joined BY division B, COM
posed Of the Rock Island Arsenal
fedeFation and other labor bodies.
The line VIII turn north on
Twenty third street to Fourth ave-
nue.. Division c will be waiting in
formation on Twenty-third street.
head resting on Fifth avenue. ex-
cept tho citizens group, which will
be In formation on Sixth avenue.
head resting ON Twenty third
street. Division C will be in charge
Sc e. L. Philbrook. It will be COM
posed Of representatives Of Angus
tans college, Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C..
a., Chamber of Commerce, Red
Cross. Salvation Army. Rock Is-
land Bar association, Medical asso-
citation, Retail Merchants associa-
ton, churches, Rock Island Wom-
ans club, Belgian citizens, colored
peoples group. and Ladies Art
league.
I West on Fourth Avenue.
The marchers will continue west
on Fourth avenue to Twentieth
street. Division d, formed on Six
teenth street and Fifteenth street,
with head resting on Fifth avenue.
will Join them. This division. in
charge of Paul Preston, will be
composed OF patriotic organiza-
tions: ex-soldiers' group. Grand
Army Of the Republic, Spanish War
Veterans, Daughters Of Veterans,
Woman's Relief corps, Ladies OF
the G. A. r.. Sons Of Veterans,
Helen Gould auxiliary, and the Boy
Scouts.
Division E will be in formation
con Seventeenth street. facing north
head resting on Fifth avenue. The
section will be composed Of chill
dren Of the Sunday schools and
public schools. J. H. Hauberg will
be in charge.
The parade will be joined by sec
ton 4. The line of march will be
followed north on Twentieth street
to Second avenue and west on Sec
ond avenue to the Rock Island pillow
shop.
At the pillow shop, the line will
countermarch, thus permitting the
marchers to obtain a partial view
Of the marching body of which the,
make'a part. Passing east on Sec
ond avenue, the parade will b.
halted at Market square, Seven
teenth street, except in case o
rain, when it will go to the taber
nacle, for the address of the after
noon and the remainder of the pro
gram.
All individuals and groups TAX
ing part in the parade are aske,
to assemble at the place of forma
ton for their division promptly a
2 o'clock. Division leaders vii
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30

salesman. During his talk Hall has
the house in an uproar, discussing
many present day problems, in
GLIDING prohibition.
VILLAIN and VILLAIN have 4 song
and chatter act which draw much
applause. Selma Braatz, billed as
"the renowned lady juggler." has a
high class act in its line Dedic.
Vede & Co. open the show with q
comedy pantomime act. Charley
Shaplin in the Park.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30
ODD FELLOWS TO
GIVE EXCURSION

Zeal lodge No. COS, Odd Fellows,
will be among the first local or
CARNATIONS to sponsor an excur-
sion this year. Plans were made
at the meeting Thursday evening
to give one on May q, and the
steamer G. W. Hill will be charter
ed for the event. The members Of
the degree team are making the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30

Sir Marcus Samuel, the man who
has wrested control Of the worlds
petroleum output from the Stand
ard Oil company, laid the founda-
ton of his fortune by selling shells
and other souvenirs at popular
English seaside resort.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30
GENESEo INSTITUTE
TO PRESENT PLAY

Especial to The Argus.)
Geneseo, April 30.-The. class of
1920 of the Geneseo Collegiate In
stitute will present "The Rescue of
Prince Hail." comedy of manners
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30

OF the famous R. & W. and Hart,
Schaffner & Marx makes. Our broad
variety of suiting patterns enables YOU
TO match up almost any suit. Also
blue serges and striped worsteds for
business wear at "a to SIS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30
PROGRAM FOR
AMERICA DAY

invocation
Rev. Frederick J. Rolf
Music
ROtarians
Introductory Remarks
Mayor Harry M. Schriver
Address
w. L. Harding, governor
of Iowa
Music
Rotarians
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-30
The Hackney Suits

lheyre from Brand models
or button models with long peaked & single double breasted style Very
Also some belt models splendid
Other Hart Schafner Marx at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-06

Alley are still human, these
new-rich people in the oil
- country of Burkburnett, Tex.
They haven't had their money long
enoneh 70 be spoiled. A dollar is still
something with which things can be
horgbt instead Of a magic disk which
%, be nut out at compound interest
,,,tu y is able 10 ruin a grandchild.
Tbev spend their easy riches on pre-
c,solv the principle on which a boy
blows his circus-day dollar.
u want a diamond for ma. here.
s.,6 br1anza millionaire in a Dallas
iexeIrv store. The salesman wanted
- l-now what sort of a diamond He
slrea5v knew. OF course. The bOnan-
;. rich man wants the largest and
shiniest diamond he can buy. A yell
low diamond is just as good as any
other diamond 10 him.
Il Judge l want one about the size
~ q nickel" said ma" The LADY on
the next ranch got one the other day
that was mighty near that Dig, and ]
wAata outhold her
No other town OF 10000 people IN
the world has sold as many silk shirts
as Dallas, perhaps, since the oil ex-
citement bryan a year ago. or more
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-06

acquisition. BY and by she announced
that she wanted TO buy the furniture.
IT want to move in tomorrow" said
she.
That deal was made. But when the
buyer came 10 take possession the
next day her keen eyes noted that a
dozen or so photographs which had
been standing about had disappeared.
Where's them Photographic" she
asked.
The seller explained that she had
taken them away. They were all pho
tographs Of the members Of the fam
ily or their friends.
You bring EN- back" said the buy
CT. photographs is furniture"
The story Of the Western miner who
ordered $40 worth of ham and eggs az
Delmonico's is a classic. But an old
cowboy who suddenly struck il rich
furnished a parallel the other day. In
this country nowadays a cowboy may
not ride a horse; but he must be able
TO handle a fivver. When the aged
cattle gentleman got his money he joy
ously announced:
NO more diYveTs for ne. I'm new
er going 20 set IN one OF them dang
things again"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-06

oil was struck. The father was taken
10 the asylum for the insane the other
day. He had become a maniac
through worry over his income tax.
Hotel keepers in the big cities of
Texas report that when the new-rich
come visiting. Immediately after
touching their fortunes, they are
sometimes unable to sleep at night. so
worried are they that their new
riches will take wings. Usually they
are practical. Their eccentricittes in
the matter of diamonds and silk shirts
and motor cars are mere surface out
groupings of the inner Joy.
They have sbyrOcketed the price or
residence property in Dallas and
Wichita Falls and Fort Worth and the
other towns OF the district.
Il like the looks Of your house, IS
said an old woman whose gnarled
hands betrayed her life OF toll 10 the
mistress OF a handsome residence in
one of the Texas towns. DO you
want 10 sell it?''
They reached q conclusion on the
price in Eve minutes. The buyer did
not haggle over a few thousand dol
lars. but merely paid. Then she asked
P~-nission to look through her new
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-06

So he bought FIVE Of the most ex-
pensive and luxurious cars be could
hear about. and now he spends his
time luxuriously riding behind a be
buttoned chauffeur in his new cars.
That's all he does-just ride-chang-
ing from car TO car all day long.
A stranger riding through the coun-
try the other day heard a weird and
distressing tumult coming from q
farm. The farmer was on the gallery
blowing a cowhorn and around him
many hound dogs were bowling so
lemnly. The farmers wife was ring
ing the dinner bell.
What's the matter. frlend?" asked
the stranger.
Were celebrating explained the
farmer. I've just got our first divi-
dend.7
Not long ago a major Ia the regular
army received visit from Texas
boz who had for years been his order
". The boy came in wearing a North
ern Lights silk shirt, some imported
clothes, a diamond IN his tie and car
rying a cane.
Still got them same old shoes, amt
your said the boy. Dang 'en.
reckon I've shined EN- thousand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-06

the sort or a bank which prevailed in
the small towns of the Southwest. II
was a constant temptation to any felon
who was willing to take a chance with
the old mans "gat" When oil was
found on his property he became
worth perhaps $15.OOO,o 900. but he is
still running his bank. And his aged
wife-they have no children-still
runs a boarding house.
I am worried about my money. 4"
she confded TO a friend. Il am getting
so much of il. l can't lend it out any
more"
or another well-to-do couple IL is
related that when the first dividends
came in. and the reality OF their good
luck finally sank in the old farmer
went to his wife
Were rich now. ma" said he.
We've got plenty Of money. I'll get
you anything you want now, no mat
ter what il costs"
The old lady deliberated for a long
time. Finally she said:
Well. pa. think I'd like TO have a
new AK"
Sometimes the end is tragic. One
family was actually in the fields. pick
Ing cotton around the derrick, whsn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-06

brilliant shirts. The shuddering sun
goes into an eclipse when their wear
ers meet. The bonanza rich man is
secessionist in the use Of color. What
Ire wants is lots Of it. The more diff
ferent colOrs he can get on the same
shirt the better he is pleased. Some
times he displays his new afduence In
luvnus ur So mIu seUHpnb lvq 6vA e
for the Newport set.
There's one Of the new million
aires" was told in another city. An
intensely shiny limousines rolled
slowly by. The interior was padded
like a coy corner and there were
many lights arranged To display the
human exhibit within he sat in a
corner. smoking large black cigar
and evidently satisfied with himself.
What does he do with his money!"
Just rides around IN his limousine. ="
/ was told. AS long as there is any
one on the the street. Never invites
any one TO ride with him. He enjoys il
all alone"
That may be called the apex OF ex-
clusiveness. but some 20 10 the other
extreme. In one of the small towns
Of the oil field an old banker and his
wife lived. The Old man used 10 run
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-06

Of $40 acres, with two and half mile
water front, is the property OF the
American International Corporation,
purchased at the time OF the original
contract. due TO the fact that at the
time the Emergency Fleet Corporation
was not authorized to own land. I'M
mediately upon the purchase being
cOnsummated the American Interna-
tional Corporation gave to the United
States Shipping Board Emergency
Fleet Corporation an option on all OF
the land purchased at exactly the pur-
chase price, which is approximately
S1,704,000. The contract so reads that
upon completion of the work, i. G., up
on delivery of the last ship under the
contract, the Fleet Corporation has a
right to exercise this option and take
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-06
k0ADWG .ZHLE SHIP
4 HOO. LSLAND VESSEL

w YHAT Will become OF Hog
w Island ,,ns,.. j.
yet VIII Philadelphia capital pur-
chase the yard and make of it the
greatest water terminal in the world?
or is Philadelphia capital. as is ru-
mored, too much interested in the port
Of New York.
The government has not said what
1t will do. and the American Interna-
tional Shipbuilding Corporation. which
built up the island and is operating
the plant. is still silent as 70 its in
tenions.
1t IS not within the bounds OF rea-
son to suppose that Hog Island will
be permitted 10 sink back into the
Undiscovered morass it was in the
summer OF 1917. To show what can
be done with the island. acz Just what
the great plant means. a competent
engineer has prepared this statement
on the subject:
The 90 ways at this plant can pro-
duce anywhere from two and one-halt
10 four ships per way per year, based
on whether the plant runs at a regular
44-hOur-a-week basis or on an over
time basis On the basis OF two and
one-half ships per way per year. 125
ships per year could be produced.
"The plant would not be a success
for anything other than ship design
work. but its function and future lie
in producing a large number Of ships,
Identical In every respect.
an addition 10 all the facilities, IN
Yolving tools. devices and layout, con
sisting of the highest Development OF
the art. the plant is equipped with
seven piers 1000 feet long. 100 feet
wide, witt four standard railroad
tracks on each pier. In addition to
that, the piers are equipped with gan
try cranes. and all OF them could be
equipped with houses. The piers OF
the best grade OF construction. iden-
ticsl with the best piers in New York
harbor.
Entirely aside from the ways and
the piers. which occupy q water front
Of two and half miles. on probably
the best ship-building site in the Unit
co States there Is on the $40 acres ev-
cry conceivable Improvement for Ell