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The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S (by Asso- ciated Press) .-Operation of the Unit ed States postal service for the fiscal year 1920 resulted in a deficit of ST. 27O,482t-the second largest in the history of the service-Postmast General Burleson shows in his an nual report, in which expenditures of the postoffice department are placed at $454, 2,609 ano revenues at $437,- 150,212 The postmaster general charges congress with direct respon- sibility for the deficit, explaining that the expenditures included approxi- mately $33.202,6OO. paid as a war bonus to postal employees and stating that but for this there would have been a surplus of $1S,427,917 MT. Burleson says he declined to approve the bonus action of the legislative department adding that he had of fered suggestions of another plan for tliC WhiSA would have served the purpose with out at the same time giving blan- ket increase in pay to thousands who were already amply compensated"
 For reasons that can be readily understood, he continues, "the legis- lative department rejected these sug- gestions made by the postmaster gen eral and hence is directly responsible for the deficit which inevitably fol- lowed the indefensible action.
 "The postmaster general feels con strained to point out that If a prompt halt Is nos called and such policy is persisted in, there will be deficiency for the next fiscal year of approximately $36,0oo, 900 and the postal establishment will cease to be self-supPorting, as 1t should be, and
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
OPERA STAR SOON TO
 WED ACCOMPANIS1

CHICAGO Dec. 2S (by Associated Press) .-Amelita Galli Curci, grand opera star, today announced her ap preaching marriage to Homer Sam uels, her accompanist Madame Cali Curci will complete her naturaliza tion on January 15. She is the for mer wife of Marquis Luici c. Curci from whom she obtained divorce many years ago.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
GOING AFTER FUGITIVE

GOING AFT FUGITIVE
 PORTLAND, Dec. 2S (by Associ- ;ated Press). Officers will leave to- day for Minneapolis for the return of John Etheridge, former head of Morris Bros, charged with larceny.
 According to statement made to- day, the creditors of the firm num- Der several thousand, including many individual and smaller banks in Ore gon. Washington and California. Most of them are holding interim certificates for Edmonton bonds which they have paid for but have not been delivered. The general as- sets of the company will fall far short of meeting the obligations, it is said.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
WANT RELEASE OF ALL
 POLITICAL PRISONERS

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S (by Associated Press) The Socialist party head quarters here has issued a state ment to the effect that the Socialists are planning widespread agitation for the release of all political prisoners and their restoration to political lib erty. The action was decided upon following President Wilson's refusal of a pardon for Eugene V. Debs.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
BOND BROKERS
 OF PORTLAND CLOSE DOORS

PORTLAND, Dec 27 (by Associ- ated Press). - Morris Bros, bond brokers, with headquarters mere and branches at San Francisco, Seattle and Tacoma, did not open the Port land house yesterday. Attorneys for the firm say the house will be closed pending the completion of an audit of the accounts, following the resig- nation of John L. Etheride as presi- dent and general manager.
 Federal officers say they will ask for warrant for Etheridge's arrest on a charge of embezzlement.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
WOUNDED BY SHELL

PARIS, Dec, 2S (by Associated Press) Newspaper reports received here declare DAnnunzio wound in only casual and was the result of being hit by fragments of a bursted shell. It is not believed the wound is serious. '.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
NOTORIOUS GANCSTER
 FOUND DEAD ON STREET

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S (by Associ- ated Press) Monk Eastman, once leader of a notorious gang that ter rorized the lower East Side, who was convicted of felony but restored to citizenship as a reward for hero ism, was found dead in the street with five bullet wounds in his body. The cause of his assassination is un- known.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
SHIPPING BOARD TO
 MAKE ACCOUNTING

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S (by Asso- ciated Press) Senator Edge of New Jersey has introduced a resolution in the senate calling for a complete ac. counting by the shipping board, "con' else, devoid of arguments, and intel. ligible to the average citizen"
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
WARRANT SWORN OUT

PORTLAND, Dec. 2S (by Associated Press). - District Attorneys Evans has sworn out a warrant for the ar rest of John l.. Etheridge, former president of Morris Bros, Inc, bond brokers, charging larceny in connec, tion with the issuance of a certificate of bonds for the city of Edmonton. Etheridge, who resigned last week, has left Portland and his where. abouts are unknown. The Tacoma office of the company is also closed pending an audit of the books of the company.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
ARKANSAS MOB HANGS NEGRO
 PUBLIC PLACE

JONESBORO, Ark. Dec 2S (by Associated Press) s).-Wade Thomas, negro, who killed a policeman dur ing a raid on a dice game, was taken from jail by mob, paraded through the business streets and then hanged to telephone pole near the scene of his crime. The body was riddled with bullets.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
NEGRO KILLS TWO PEOPLE,;
 WOUNDS SIX

WILSON, Ark, Dec. 2S (by Asso- ciated Press).-Charles Giles, a negro, killed O. T. Craig, a planter, and his daughter, Mrs. Maybelle Wilson, and seriously wounded two sons. Three deputy sheriffs who attempted to arrest him were also wounded and Giles made his escape. Posses are out searching for him.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
cRIT,clzEs DEPORTATION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 (by Asso- ciated Press). s).-Criticizing the de- portation of Ludwig Martens, self styled ambassador from Russia, Sen ator France of Maryland issued a statement today in which he declared 1t was time for "our government to forget prejudices and follow the ex- ample of Great Britain in opening up the channels of trade for Americans in all parts of the world"
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
REPORT D'ANNUNzIo's DEATH

ROME, Dec. 2S (by Associated Press).-It is reported from Plume that Gabriel D'Annunzio, dictator of Plume, was killed while trying to prevent fighting between the Plume legionaires and Italian regular sol diers
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
LEGlONAiREs SURRENDER

PARIS. Dec. 2S tby Associated Press). The Plume legonaires and Dalmation volunteers in South Plume surrendered to the Italian regulars after an attempt to capture the Ital, Ian warship Marsala failed, x
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
PRESIDENT WILSON
 CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

WASHINGTON, Decs2S (by Asso- ciated Press) President Wilson to- day celebrated his sixty-fourth birth day. He spent the day quietly in the White House, and during the day received numerous messages of con gratulations.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
FAMOUS FOOTBALL
 MAN DIES IN OREGON

OREGON CITY, Dec. 28 (by Asso. ciated Press) ).-Royal Lubby Niles former fullback of the Whitman clergy eleven from 1910 to 1913, died here yesterday of disease contracted overseas during the war,
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
MESSENGER ROBBED
 OF BIG SUM MONEY

FORT WORTH, Tex, Dec 2S (by Associated Press).-J l.. Howell, messenger for the Guaranty State Bank at Leeray, Tex, was robbed of $l0,000 by two men with rifles while he was motoring from Cisco to Leeray.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
1. W. W. PRISONERS
 REMEMBERED XMAS

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, Dec 2S (by Associated Press) The warden at the federal penitentiary here re- ceived a check for $1,200 for distribu- tion among I. w. w. prisoners, and 50 prisoners received a $20 note each.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
EXPECT FIUME
 COMPUTATION
 IN FEW HOURS

TRIESTE, Dec. 2S (by Associated Press).-1talian regular troops have reached the factories on the edges of Plume and are gradually closing in on the D'Annunzio stronghold It is expected Plume will be taken within 24 hours.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
D'ANNUNZI0 IS WOUNDED BY SHELL
Old League Dead as Far as United States Is Concerned
AMERICAN MARINES TO
 REMAIN IN DOMINICA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S (by Asso- ciated Press). - Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced today that it would be several months before actual withdrawal of American ma rines from the Dominican republic begins.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
CRUDE OIL PRICE PER
 BARREL IS REDUCED

PITTSBURG, Dec. 28 (by Associ- ated Press) ).-The \firss cut in the price of crude oil in more than three years was announced yesterday when purchasing agent posted a price of $4 per barrel, reduction of 25 cents.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
PORT OF KARA cApirULArEs

LONDON, Dec. 2S (by Associated Press).-A Central News dispatch today says the port of Zara, in Dal- matia south of Plume, has capitu- lated to the Italian forces operating against D'Annunzio.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
PLANE IS WRECKED
 AND PILOT INJURED

OMAHA, Dec. 2S (by Associated Press). - Air Mail Pilot Harry E. Bunting was injured when his plane crashed to the ground at the end of his flight from Cheyenne.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
D'ANNUNZlO ONLY WOUNDED

LONDON, Dec. 2S (by Associated Prcss). - Reports that D'Annunzio He was only slightly wounded, ac- cording to a Milan dispatch.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
ARRESTED AT MINNEAPOLIS

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec 2S (by Asso. sciated Press) John l.. Etheridge former president of Morris Bros. of Portland, Ore, was arrested here last night and is being held for officers from Oregon.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28

PRINCETON. Ore, Dec. 2S (by As State Bank failed to open it's doors yesterday, due to a shrinkage in the value of livestock. on which large loans had been made,
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-28
UNS0UND BANKS
 FORCED CLOSE
 THEIR DOORS

FARGO, N. D., Dec 2S (by Asso- ciated Press).-The Peoples Bank of Hatton, N. D., closed last Thursday, it was learned today. Two others, the Milton State Bank and the Mer- chants State Bank of Napoleon, have closed since.
 The bank examiners have adopted the policy of making no announce ment of the closing of banks. Twen- ty-seven banks in North Dakota have closed because of depleted resources during the last six weeks.
 MINOT, N. D., Dec 2S (by Asso- ciated Press) The First Farmers Bank closed yesterday, because of depleted reserves.
 The First Security Bank of Carpio, associated with the First Farmers Bank of this city, has also chased its doors.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
Personal Points

Mrs. James Oetiker Of Platts-
Vile. Wis. is spending two weeks
visiting with her mother, Mrs. John
T. Davis, 1906 Fourteenth street
DR.. A. B. Zimmerman has return
ed to Chicago after spending sew
eral days with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. /. Zimmerman, 1908 Second
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Wait have
gone to Erie where they expect to
make their. future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hanson and
children of Milwaukee are spending
the week visiting with Mrs. Han
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P
Johnston.
Captain John Streckfus of st
Louis is spending a few days il
Rock Island.
Mrs. J. G. Ray of Gil Twenty
third street has gone to Florida fol
a months sojourn with her sister
Mrs. S. C. Dickey of Wipona Lake
Ind. Mrs. Ray left Monday nigh
for Chicago expecting to join Mrs
Dickey enroute.
Mrs. Ellen Callahan of 1927 Thir
teenth street. has returned from
Centerville, Iowa, where she wa
called several days ago by th'
death OF her niece, Miss Mabel Nc
Carly.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
lI1lE|N EXTEND
PRACTICAL AID
10 HOUSEWIFE
49, n. 4. Weld Issues lnstruc-
fjeas for Home Making Of Fire
less Cooker.

neanite and practical instruc-
1;cns for measures OF economy are
heine issued by women of the fair
,,,ce commission of Rock Island
4 connection with their campaign
Il reduce high prices. In addition
"a displays by Rock Island mer-
chants OF moderate priced goods
being shown in shop windows this
raek, at the request OF the COM
mission. the women are ready to
iasue instructions to housewives
for their help in solving home
problems.
Mrs. II. A. Weld. who is chair
man Of the local committee of the
fair price commission, has sent out
directions for a homemade fire.
lass cooker of which she is the in
yentor and which has been tried
and found efficient and practicable.
directions for it's make and use
as given out by Mrs. Weld, as as
follows:
"Saye on your gas gill. Improve
the flavor in a piece OF boiled beef
by using freless cooker. Make
your own. Materials needed: A
half barrel. 50-pound lard can. a
sheet of abestos paper, excelsior
or dry hay. Into the barrel pound
about four inches Of excelsior, then
set in the lard can and tap down
around the sides more excelsior,
until is it even with the top OF the
can. A sheet of asbestos wrapped
around the can helps to hold in
The heat. Now, make round sofa
inflow stuffed with excelsior, just
large enough to fit inside the can.
"This cooker is large enough to
hold an aluminium kettle. An old
stove lid can be heated and placed
on the bottom of the can for extra
heat. A piece of cloth laid on top
Of the kettle helps to lessen the
air space.
Makes Tough Beef Tender.
"Cover a piece of shoulder beef
with water, place on gas stove and
let it come to a boil and boil five
minutes and put in fireless cooker
Boil 1t up again at night and put
in cooker again. A third heating
will make tender the toughes
piece of beef. When heated in tht
morning add onpins, rice. celery
leaves or whatever you have tt
make nice soup and place in thu
cooker once more. At noon 20,
have a tender piece of beef will
only Is minutes expense of gas.
"Beets, apple sauce, rice, cereals
etc, can be cooked to advantage
in the tireless cooker. A smalle
one can be made by using a SO
pound lard can instead of the bar
rel and a 20-pound can for the in
ner receptacle"
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
Obituary
Irs. Catherine WIvnl.

Mrs. Catherine Wivill. > former
resident Of Rock Island for . num-
ber Of years. died this morning in
Gary. Ind. according to word re-
ceived by relatives here. Her death
was brought about by stroke OF
paralysis, with which she was
stricken some time ago, and was
indirectly due to influenza.
Mrs. Wiyiil was the wife OF
Harry Wivill, for many years in
business here. whose death occurred
in Rock Island about six years ago.
She was about 65 years Of age.
Several years ago, following her
husbands death. she went to make
her home with her sons in Indiana.
She was twice married. Her first
husband, William Farrell, passed
away in 1889.
Surviving children are Charles ].
Farrell Of Gary. Mrs. George P.
Stauduhar Of Rock Island, Mrs
May Baker Of Gary, Raymond Far
rell Of Gary, Joseph Farrell oi
Minneapolis, Mimi, and Mrs. Cath
crime Benham of Rock Island.
The remains will arrive in Rock
Island tomorrow and will be taken
to the home of Mrs. Stauduhar. Flu.
neral service will be conducted al
st. Joseph's Catholic church at {
o'clock Friday morning. Intermep,
will be at Calvary cemetery. The
family request that flowers be
omitted.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
ADRIATIC NOTE
NOW IN LONDON

London, Feb. 25.-PresideAt WIN
sons reply to the ALI, nots 9
the Adriatic situation reached La
don today md was delivered to IT,
allied supreme council.
Washington, Feb. 25.-Arrivai
London today of President WI
sons reply to the entente premier1
note on the Adriatic question VII
furnish the European Chancellor
les with an equivocal statement e
this country's position as to q
forming of agreements for dispOs1
of territory without the participp
ton of the United States.
Ambassador Davis will delfve
the reply as soon as it has beel
decided. 1t was dispatched laa
night
No agreement for the simultane
GUS publication on both sides q
the Atlantic of the exchanges o.
the Adriatic situation, has yet bee
reached, it was said today at th
state depal ment. Negotiations d
the sub. ct. however, are continu
ing. !
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
DESCRIBES WAY
SHIP LAUNCHING
IS CARRIED OUT


A description Of the launching OF
the Fort Armstrong, last OF the
three vessels to be named In honor
of Rock Island for achievements
during Liberty loan campaigns,
which took place Saturday morning
in the Newark Bay shipyard. was
given today by H H. Cleaveisnd,
who has returned from his trip east
to witness the ceremony, at which
his daughter, Miss Eleanor Cleave-
land, presided as sponsor. Besides
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleaveland and Miss
Eleanor. there were II Rock Is
landers, former residents OF this
city, who witnessed the event.
Mrs. Cleaveland and Miss Eleanor
did not return with Mr.. Cleaveland,
but went to Boston for a visit with
relatives.
The launching was an interesting
and impressive one, Mr.. Cleaveland
said. The big ship, painted battle
ship gray, stood high up on ways
which slanted down into the water
High tide occurred during the mid
die of the morning. and that was
tn. time set for the slide OF the
Fort Armstrong.
High up along the bows. which
pointed inland, a platform had
been erected, perhaps 20 feet above
the ground. On this stood the II
persons in the launching party. Al
precisely 9:48 O'Clock the cables
holding the ship in place were cast
aside and it began slowly to slide
down toward the water. AS the
sharp PROV glided past the launch
ing stand Miss Cleaveland raised
the bottle of champagne used fol-
the ceremony-it was attached b,
a cord to the front of the ship-and
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
John YOungberg.

After three months illness of
heart trouble, John Youngberg, 4526
Eighth avenue, Rock Island, died
last night in Moline hospital. Fu-
neral arrangements have not been
made.
Mr.. Youngberg was 81 years of
age, and was native of Sweden,
coming to this country in 1890. He
resided in Rock Island for the last
20 years and had been employed as
machine operator by the Moline
Furniture company. He was a
member of Vasa lodge. Mr.. Young
berg had no living relatives.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25

re!easing 1t, swung It against the
sloe Of tho ship. The bottle burst
i vas real champagne
6uests q 0thef AHAir.
Earlier IN the morning . ship vas
launched from another way farther
down along the water, launching
party from Scranton, Pa, attend
ing. While this was taking place
those in the Rock Island party
were the guests Of the Scranton
people. During the launching of
the Fort Armstrong the Scranton
party stood by as guests, in return.
Miss cleveland carried . large
arm bouquet Of American beauty
roses. which had been presented to
ner BY the 6mcfals Of the emergency
Meet corporation. The roses were
tied with q ribbon on which was the
name OF the Fort Armstrong. Photos
OF the sponsor and the party were
taken by the onicial shipyard
photographer.
The Fort Armstrong, an 5000
ton craft, identical in every detail
to the Rock Island Bridge and the
Rock Island, launched last year,
was constructed by the Submarine
Boat corporation of the Emergency
Fleet corporation at its Newark Bay
shlpyard. 1t was the 18th boat of
its type and size to be launched and
52 more are under construction.
Each of them is 81 per cent COM
pleted at the time of launching and
Is under contract to be ready for
cargo rs days later. It is under
stood that these ships are being
leased at present to private trans
poration companies.
Gifts For Sponsor.
Miss Cleaveland was presented by
the corporation with a handsome
wrist watch and is later to receive
another trophy commemorative ol
the occasion. 1t is to be an at.
tractive box mounted in gold as a
container of the remnants of the
bottle used in the christening.
Those in the Rock Island party
were as follows: Miss Eleanor
Cleaveland. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
H. Cleaveland, Mr.. and Mrs. F. B
Wells. their daughter, Miss Eliz
abeth; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nc
Hugh, Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Cox
DR.. and Mrs. W. S. Marquis ant
their daugh ,r; Mrs. Ben Gest
Miss Carrie Gregg, Mrs. Nuttin,
'and James Montgomery.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
CAuLAUX SAYS HE
MERELY TRIED TO
AVERT DISASTERS

Paris. Feb. 25.--Joseph Caillaux,
former premier, explaining his ac-
uVities in Italy on the resumption
today Of his trial on the charge of
having had reasonable dealings
with the enemy, said he foresaw in
lsl6 the economic conditions that
would prevail after the war. He
declared he had sought an eco
nomlc alliance with Italy within
Tue entente, so that Italy's and
frances interests should be safe
guarded at the peace conference.
Al no time, NJ. Caillaux asserted.
was there any question of politics
OF a peace of compromise.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25

Island. Soon after he located on
q farm one mile north Of Coal VAL
ley. where he lived until seven
years ago. At that time he moved
to Moline.
He was married July 81, 1878, to
Hannah C. Mattson. The widow
survives and the following chill
dren: Elmer JOHNSON. Albert
johnson and Mrs. Charles Buck of
Coal Valley; Mrs. Hilbert Dahl
strom, Mrs. Rueben Lindblade and
Mrs. Anna Wahlstrom Of Rock Is
land; Mary, Carrie and Hilma, at
home. One daughter. Mrs. Albert
Cohen, died one year ago. Sur
viving also are sister, Mrs. Henry
Eckdahl of Oakland, Neb., two
brothers and four sisters. all Of
Rock Island: Charles E. Johnson,
Swan p. johnson, Mrs. Ida Lind
blom, Mrs. Charles Hedberg. Mrs.
Nels Swanson and Mrs. Josie Carl
son. There are also 20 grandchil-
dren surviving.
Mr.. johnson was for 80 years a
member of the Orion Lutheran
church. On his coming to Moline
seven years ago, he Joined the
Salem Lutheran church. in which
he was deacon at the time of his
death. Services will be conducted
at the family residence, 1865
Twenty-third avenue, Moline, al
1:45 o'clock, and at the church al
= o'clock Friday afternoon. The of.
ficiating minister will be Rev. Ed
ward Ekstrom. Burial will be in
Chippiannock cemetery, Rock Is.
land.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
VICTIMS OF AUTO
ACCIDENT WELDON
ROAD TO RECOVERY

The condition Of Edna Nickel.
the young woman who has been in
st. Anthony's hospital with serious
injuries as the result of an auto
mobile accident last Saturday, is re-
ported by hospital attendants today
as being slightly improved. Hope
is held out for her recovery.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
John O. johnson.

John o. Johnson. II years of
age, of 1853 Twenty-third avenue,
Moline, passed away at 8:45 this
morning at his home. He had been
failing for the past year. but was
taken seriously i'll week ago.
Mr.. johnson at one time was a
resident of Rock Island and has
many relatives and friends here.
He was born in Sodra Bi, Sweden,
Sept. Is, 1848. At the age of q he
came to this country and to Rock
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
WOMAN WRITER Is
GIVEN TERM FOR
DISLOYAL WORDS

Oakland. Cal, Feb. 25.-Mis1
Anita Whitney. social worker and
writer. was sentenced to from l ID
IA years in the state penntentiarJ
on chage of criminal syndicalism
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-25
$4,000 4
MILE TO BUILD
STATES ROADS
Illinois Program for This Year May
Be Held Up By Excr6itant
Demands

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 25.-Bids
received today by the state depart
ment of public works and buildings
for the construction of 21 sections
Of state bond issue roads and three
Of federal aid roads, were as high,
II not higher, than bids received
for other roads on Feb. IL, accord
ing to estimates made by officials OF
the highway department.
The bids received Nov. II showed
that the cost of road construction
has mounted to $4,000 q mile, a
figure which highway officials con-
slider prohibitive. Clifford Older
chief highway engineer, who pre-.
sided at the opening of bids today
announced that the department ex-
pected to make an announcement
this week as to its action on the
bids received today and those sub
mitted Feb. II.
Twice 1918 Figures.
Officials of the department hav,
held conferences recently will
contractors and with the furnish
ers of sand and gravel in an effor
to obtain a reduction of, prices
which are almost double las
years figures. Unless some reduc
tion can be obtained it is possible
the road building program TO
1920 will have to be curtailed, if no
abandoned.
The bids opened today include'
those for improving the Grant high
way through Winnebago county an,
for sections of the Danville-to
Springfield state bond issue road.
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