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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
SPAIN ROYALTY
OBSERVES HOLY
WEEK IN POMP

Madrid, April 1.-Extreme bril-
lance marked holy week cere-
monies at the Royal Palace today.
Escorted to the palace chapel by a
guard attired in gala uniforms,
King Alfonso, Queen Victoria and
Queen Mother Marie Christine at
tended mass. The men were in
full regalia Of the various orders
of knighthood, while all the ladies
wore white mantillas.
Later the King washed the feet
of II men, while the queen per-
formed the same Office for II beg
gar women, who, after the sover-
eign had broken bread with them
left the palace bearing baskets OF
food.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
SWITCHMEN NOT
AUTHORIZED TO
QUIT, LEE SAYS

Cleveland. Ohio. April Nv. G.
Lee. president of the Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen, when told OF
the strike of 700 switchmen and
switch tenders in Chicago, said the
strike was unauthorized and illegal
and that the laws of the brother
hood would be fully enforced and
every effort would be made to
carry out the contracts of the or
ganization,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
INDIANS OFFERED
OWN ARMY UNIT

Washington. April 2.-Chairman
Wadsworth was authorized today
nv the senate military committee to
introduce an amendment to the mil
itary reorganization bill providing
for the enlistment of not to exceed
10000 American Indians as g. sepa-
rate unit of the army. Upon dis
charge they would have all the
rights Of American citizens in ad-
dition to their tribal rights.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
DAVENPORT POLICE
FORCES TO BE OUT
BECAUSE PARADE

A Socialists parade, under the
auspices of the machinists' union
in which, union leaders state, every
member of the union will Join. il
scheduled to take place on the
streets of Davenport this evening.
Chief OF Police Patrick j. Phelan
Will have both the day and night
police force called out, he states.
to quell any disorder or riot which
may result from the parade.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
10000 POOR IN
VIENNA RECEIVE
EASTER BASKETS

New York, April 2.-Easter gift
packages of American food have
been distributed to more than ten
thousand poor families in Vienna,
according to cable message re-
ceived here today by the American
relief administration, European
children's fund.
More than fifty thousand persons
have received food from the ware
house in Vienna through the med
ium of food DARTS sold in America,
it states. Chancellor Karl Renner
OF Austria, is reported to have en-
dorsed the project.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Bella KUN ENDS
HUNGER STRIKE

Vienna, April bella Kun, for
mer Hungarian dictator, and his
companions, who have been in Jail
here, have ended heir hunger
strike which began when the Aus
trian government refused to con-
slider their demand for freedom. ac-
cording to the newspaper Abend.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Y. M. G. A. Notes

Changes in the younger boys
locker rooms were authorized by
the house committee Of the Y. M.
G. A. at its monthly session last
evening. Crowded conditions
throughout the younger boys de-
partment have been curtailing the
work of the association for some
time and it is expected that extern
sive improvements will be made
there this spring.
The executive board met for
luncheon this noon to receive the
report Of the nominating commit
tee. Five Of the board members
terms expire In May and tina namas
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
WINTER DISPEIS
SUMMER CLINE

Chicago. April 2.-Summer wealth
er in middle western states was
routed today with rain, hail, wind
and snow storms.
Chicago awoke today to find
bleak weather. followed by a light
fall of snow and gusts of wind.
Snow billiards. were reported
from Kansas, North and South Da-
kota and Minnesota.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Mrs. Emma Jnlia Gross,

Mrs. Emma Julia Gross. 1912
Eighth avenue, died at her home
last evening at o'clock after an
illness Of several weeks. Her
death was due to complication
of diseases.
Mrs. Gross, whose maiden name
was Emma Julia Zwicker, was born
in Richland Grove, Mercer county,
ILL.,, March 5, 1886. She was mar
ried in Richland Grove June %.
1912. to Alfred W. Gross. Shortly
after their marriage the couple re-
moved to this city where they have
since resided.
Mrs. Gross was affiliated with the
Evangelical association of Richland
Grove where she took an ac-
tive part in religious affairs. She
had many friends in this commu-
nifty who will mourn her death.
The husband and three small
children: Llewellyn, Alfred Elywin
and Pherona Kmemerile Of Rock
Island; two brothers, Otto and Fred.
and one sister, Mrs. William Seitz,
all OF Richland Grove. survive.
Funeral arrangements have not
been made but interment probably
will take place in Sherrard, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
WATERLOO SHADES
ROCK ISLAND IN
POPULATION MARK

Washington, April 2. - Popula-
ton statistics announced today by
the census bureau included:
Murphysboro, ILL.,, 10,411. in
crease 1926, or 39.1 per cent over
1910.
Waterloo, Iowa, 5000, increase
1887, or 1851 per cent.
Wilkesbarre, Pa. 1888, in
crease of 6,723, or 10 per cent.
Long Branch, N. j., 1854, in
crease of 223, or IT per cent.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
For Men and Boys:

alive leather" and elastic belts
in black. white. grey and brown:
S1.OO and $3.50.
A lot Of mems $3.50 fourth.
hand ties, Saturday. for Csc.
Mems white shirts, collar attach.
ed or collar band, soft cuffs: S1.50.
Boys waists. plain white, blue
or grey. Special Saturday, Csc.
Boys new fourth hand. ties
Just like pas" 75c.
Boys two-piece wash suits.
$1.9S to $3.50.
Little boys 2-piece wash snits,
some striped, some plain celors,
some trimmed in coiors: worth to-
day about $500. bought last Sep.
TENDER for . spring sale item:
$1.08 each.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
EX-ARMY SURGEON
TO ASSIST PERU

Lima, Peru, April Major Gen.
eral William c. Georges, former
surgeon general of the United
States army. sailed today on the
way to New York. Belgium and
West Africa after having accepted
a five year contract with the Peruv-
ian government to direct an extern
sive sanitation program here.
The retaining fee to be paid
General Georges will be $4,000 a
year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
PUBLIC NOTICE.

The Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners will hold a meeting
Monday, April 5, at p. m, at the
city hall for the purpose of holding
examinations Of applicants for the
police and fire departments. Ap-
plications may be secured at the
Office Of the city clerk.
]. H. FENDER, Chairman.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Obituary
Mn. Ada Kraner.

Mrs. Adam Kramer, rs years
old, 71S Fourteenth street, a resi-
dent Of this city for half a century,
died at 6 o'clock this morning after
an illness of several months
duration.
She was born, In Germany March
~, 1845, and came to America, To-
eating in Rock Island with her
first husband, John Meyer, In 1875.
Mr.. Meyer died 70 years later.
Two years after his death Mrs.
Kramer was remarked to Adam
Kramer in this city.
MIR. Kramer and her two sons,
Fred and John Meyer. all residents
of Rock Island survive. Mrs.
Kramer is also survived by II
grandchildren; William, anna,
Marguerite, Marie. Elsie Freda,
Josephine, Ida. Rose. Fred and
Caroline Meyer residing in South
Rock Island.
Funeral services will be held at
9 o'clock Monday morning at St
Mary's church, Rev. J. Francis
Uehlein officiating. Burial will be
in the Calvary cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
SWAP FOODSTUFFS.

Paris. April 1.-(French Wire
less Service).-An agreement has
Just been signed by the Jugoslav
and Hungarian governments for an
exchange of foodstuffs for railway
rolling stock, according to advices
from Belgrade.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
CONDITION OF
FORMER MAYOR
BETTER TODAY

The condition Of former Mayor
William McConochie, who was re-
ported very low yesterday, is better
today, it is stated by the attending
physician. A relapse which the
former mayor suffered yesterday
was considered serious, but he raj
lied and the chance for his recovery
is now more hopeful.
Mr.. McConochie's illness is due
to heart disease and began more
than a week ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

reno today started for the border
between Ecuador and Colombia to
meet President Marco Suarex OF
Colombia. Together they will Jay
the cornerstone Of . monumen to
commemorate the signing OF the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
SOUTH AMERICANS
COMMEMORATE PACT

Guayaquil. Ecuador, April l.
President Alfredo BaQuerizo Mo-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Dallner Funeral

The body Of James Dallner.
2500h Fifth avenue. who died early
yesterday morning, was sent last
night to Mt. Pleasant. Iowa. where
interment will take place at the Mt
Pleasant Catholic church tomorrow
morning. Mr.. Dallner had one
brother. Peter, residing in Mt
Pleasant.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
In the Infants Dept.

Dresses Of ginghams and chambrays. beautifully
made for little tots to 9 years: s5.s8 down to
S1.9S.
complete assortment Of rompers and creep
ers. in every wanted color and style: S4.9s down
to 29e.
Infants wash hats: $49s down to zoe.
Bonnets Of pretty patterns in poplins, crepe de
chimes, etc: S6.9S down to S2.25
Infants soft sole shoes and stif sol. shoes:
$2.75 down to csc pair
Pretty little new eclluloid rattles, $3.50 down
to Csc.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

treaty July last. defining the Z
boundaries between the two q
tries. 8
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

All the news all the time
Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

Best Peaberry coffee. 45c ID.
Fresh cooking apples, ten pounds
for Coo.
Fresh sweet potatoes, three
pounds for 25c.
Fresh rutabagas, &c ID.
Fresh, solid head lettuce, 25e lb.
Bulk dates, zoe ID.
Shelled black walnut meats. hall
pound. SOC.
Uneeda Biscuit, three pkgs. Csc.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

Cooked pork loin, sliced, half
pound. SOC.
Sandwich meat. sliced. dOc ID.
Picnic hams, Glib. average, o3c
lb.
Fresh Tiskilwa cheese, 40c ID.
Summer sausage. 271ac ID.
Fish flakes, two cans for S5c.
Shrimp, wet or dry, two cans
35c.
SandwichoIa two Jars for &c.
Thousand Island salad dress
ing. 35c jar.
Orange marmalade. S9c jar.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
The New Columbia Records Are All Ready for Satur
days Customers. Come in and Hear Them.
Groceries, Saturday:

Groceries, Saturday:
Best Creamery Butter C.0ith other groceries,
Csc pound
Fresh baked Bread, two lOc loaues to each
for l5c.
Large fresh Grapefruit, three for Csc.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

big wholesalers line of sample oxfords and pumps kid
and patent leather high and low heels worth regularly
sizes 81, 4, a.; sale at $698 pair
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

Ladies pure silk thread boot hose,
worth $1.50; all sizes, black and COL
ors; $1.00 pair; 2 pairs to each.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30
LECTURER TELLS OF
 PILGRIM PSALM BOOK
Quotation From "MileS StandiSh'
 Introduces Talk

The Psalm Book of the Pilgrims was the subject of the lecture given last evening by Professor Waldo Pratt before the New Britain Musical club at the First church chapel, instead of at the Grammar school auditor ium as planned, because of defective lights at the latter hall.
 As an introduction Prof. Pratt quoted from Miles. Standish" the following verses:
 Seated beside her wheel, and the
 carded wool like a snowdrift, Piled at her knee, her-white hands
 feeding the ravenous spindle, While with her foot on the treadle,
 she guided the wheel in its mo-
 tions;
 Open wide on her lap. lay the we'll worn psalm book of Ainsworth Printed at Amsterdam, the words and
 the music together,
 Rough-hewn, angular notes. like
 stones in the wall of a church
 yard. Darkened and overhung by the run
 ming vine of the verses, Such was the book from whose pages
 she sang the old Puritan an-
 thems.''
 It. was interesting to learn from the lecturer that there are but seven copies of this ancient psalm book in America today. It was published in 1912 and was the first psalm book used in New England. It was re- placed by the Bay Psalm Book, en- tirely American, published in 1640.
 There are two melodies retained to- day from the ancient book, namely, Old Hundred and the tune we now call Toulon. The 1 9th Century Protes- tant church music was vivacious and in 17th century people sang psalms in the market places; hymn tunes were used also for love and drink ing songs.
 The Pilgrims, said Prof Pratt, brought over with them music con- taining great charm and vivacity and which was too good for their follow CTS to keep. He closed his interest ing lecture by piano illustrations of many of the old psalm tunes
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30

the Murray Brick company said that their plants were closed after a most successful season in which many bricks had been made and sold. All of the men were released Saturday night with the exception of the seven who are employed during the winter to keep the, plant in condition At the Berlin Brick company it was stated that the plant has been closed and all men have been released excepting the ones kept for the winter and those in charge of the last kiln which has not as yet burned out. Other yards which have closed for the winter but will resume operations in the spring are Holmes Brick com pany. Carbo Brick company. the Pickett and the k. O. Clark brick companies. All of latter report a very successful season.
 Mckcon-Torrcll
 Harry McKeon Of Kensington and Miss Anna Torrell of New Britain were united in marriage, this after noon at the rectory in St. Paurs church. The ceremony was perform ed at two o'clock by the Rev. J. C. Brennan. Thee couple were attended by Harry McKeon as best man and Miss Hilda Torrell as bridesmaid. After the ceremony the couplc left on an extended honeymoon and upon their return will make their home in Eensington. where the groom,is em- ployed as foreman of the hand folding department of the American Paper Goods Company.
 Christmas Sale Soon.
 The Ladies' Aid sciety of the Kens- ington Methodist church will hold Christmas sale in the church parlors son Thursday. December 2. The com mittee in charge announces that the sale will open at three o'clock and continue throughout the afternoon and evening. Aprons. fancy goods. home made candy. canned goods and home made bakery will be the articles on sale. A bargain tasle will also be con ducted and many surprisees will be
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30
CZECHS JOIN RED CROSS.
Local Bohemians Point With Pride to 65 Members in Organization.

Local Czecho Slovaks of Bohem- ian (Czech) birth are pointing with prise to their record of memberships in the recent Red Cross Roll Call" Out of so persons of Bohemian birth, now residing here, over 20 years of age, 63 joined the Red Cross. Near ly all of the members of the Be- hemian Eagle society, Ladies of the Bohemian Eagle society and the Bo- hemian National Alliance were en- rolled. Mrs. F. H. Willamez. of Arch street, has delivered to the To- cal Red Cross authorities $65 as a result of the canvas.
 Members of the solicitation com mittee were: Mrs. Willametz, Mrs. Anna Hampl, representing the Ladies of the Bohemian Eagle society, F. Spacek and Jerry Vyborny, repre- senting the Bohemian Eagle society.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30

Rev. w. G. Griffin of Forestville, of ficiated. Burial was in the Forest vile cemetery.
 Officers Nominated.
 The teachers and officers of the Congregational church Sunday school, held a meeting last night at the home of Superintendent Frederick Bullen There was a large attend ance. Officers for the coming year were nominated. Those who were named are, Superintendent, Frederick Bullen; assistant superintendent, Giles Cowles; treasurer, Theodore Lyman: secretary, Harold Newell; superin- tendent of junior department, Mrs. George Brooks; superintendent of be- ginners' department, Miss Julia Barnes, while Mrs. Harry A. Castle was mentioned for superintendent of the mission branch They will be ap- proved of, and elected. at the next meeting of the church teachers which will be in January.
 Plans for the annual Christmas en- tertainment for the children were ar ranged. Miss Clara Getchell was placed in charge of this. It will he held on Christmas eve at the church parlors. A program will be announced later.
 Brotherhood Meeting.
 The Brotherhood of the Congrega- tional church will hold a meeting at the church parlors tomorrow evening It will start at o'clock. Rev. George W. C. Hill of New Britain was to speak but owing to an illness, will be unable to appear. Rev. Samuel Fisk of Berlin. will speak in his place The meeting is open to all men and they have been extended an in- vitation to appear.
 Loyal Workers Meet.
 The Loyal Workers of the Advent Christian church, will meet at the church this evening. Important mat ters pertaining to the church will be discussed. Rev. George E. Tyler, pas tor of the church will not attend. MT. Tyler is in Boston.
 Pianos, Victrolas. records. c. l.. Pierce & Co.,. New Britain. Opposite monument.-advt
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30

Va, has returned to his ship after spending several days here with friends. He formerly resided here
 The Knights of Pythias at their meeting this evening will exemplify the degree of esquire on two candi- dates.
 Miss Elsie Benson and brother Ar thur have returned from New York where they attended the Navy game last Saturday.
 There will be final minstrel re- hearsal at Athletic hall tomorrow evening.
 Mrs. Charles Woodward who for the past two months has been confined to her home on account of sprained ankles is able to be about little. By next week it is expected that she will be able to be out again.
 Mir. and Mrs. olaf Benson enter tained out of town friends at their home yesterday
 Mrs. James Holigan is able to be out again after several weeks illness with bronchitis
 Mrs. Dellis Lord was visiting in Cromwell yesterday.
 $. Marvin Hazelwood of West Crom- we'll was visiting friends in town yes terday. Miss Clara Hubbard was wis iting in Middletown yesterday.
 Mrs. Brainard Hubbard was a visi- tor in New Britain yesterday
 There has been a 15 per cent. drop in real estate values here since the height of the real estate boom. A near CT return to normal is expected by spring. Property values doubled and
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30
Xmas Seal Drive.

Starting tomorrow, a drive will be conducted in the town in an effort to raise funds for the tuberculosis relief. The usual Christmas seals will be sold. John Lamb and Princi- pal Orrin l.. Judd, of the Plainville Grammar school, will be in charge of the drive. The school children vii be given books of stamps to sell aho1l the town and the factories have agreed 10 purchase a number of them to place on their statements and all mailing matter leaving the plant. A certain number of stamps will be mailed to persons through out Plainville in hopes of selling them. This is the first time the town has attempted to sell Christmas seals for the tuberculosis relief fund. Years ~go they were sold for other cities. However, now that there is local Visiting Nurse Station, the officials feel that they can sell enough seals to warrant a drive here Posters have been received and will be displayed tomorrow. The funds received from the seals will in no way be used for the nurses or Red Cross work but will be fore the re- lief of the tuberculosis situation. It is hoped that the people will respond readily to the purchase of the seals and help Plainville reach a record in securing large number of sales.
 The committee in charge of the drive feel that the town is doing a great deal towards raising sum of s10.000 for the New Britain General hospital and to start another one at the same time, will be no simple matter. However, if every person will contribute a small donation to- wards each. the allotted sum will soon be raised.
 Theodore Robertson .
 The funeral of Theodore Robert son of Camp street, was held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the home.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30

found on it. A cafeteria lunch will be
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30
NEW BUS LINE.

new jitney line has been started which runa from Main street down East Main to past Judd Cave and back the same way. During rush hours. there will be ten minute service and on other hours there will be Is minute service. This line is being run by pop-
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30
Operations Will Not Be Resumed
 Until Next Spring
McKEON- -TORRELL. NUpTIALS
Improvement Society Fair to Open Thursday Night in East Bcrlin- Christmas sale or December - 
 Warranty DcetiS-Bcriin Bits.


 The brick season at the local yards was brought to close last Saturday. The season usually begins in tho early spring and continues until late fall. However there are a few exceptions to lhis rule and some yards stay open all wiiter as we'll as simmer. The only 'yard known to do this Is that of the bonnelIy Brick company on Swamy , road, in Kensington. Although it has Apcen their custom In the past to re- lnain open they have closed the yards kgor about three months as they are installing new kiln. lt is expected yhat this will be laid. in two or Fhree months and operations will once nore be resumed.
 When seen this morning officials Of
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30

The ladies of the Bohemia society will meet Thursday a1 at 2:30 in Bardeck's hall.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30
ConStables May Be Reached
 Easier by New Method
XMAS SEAL DRIVE IS ON
Robertson Funeral Held This After noon-Teacher-s of Congregational Church Elect Officcrs-Brothcr- hood Mecting-Items.

The new police system, that has been under consideration by the Plainville Business and Improvement association, has been purchased and installed. The proposition of such a system was brought up at a meeting of the members on September 2, when the town realized the impor- tance of obtaining some apparatus whereby persons may summon the constables at night without any trouble There were some doubts at first just what sort of a signal sys- tenn could be installed that would answer the purpose. at the least ex- pense. A committee was appointed to arrange for this. A telephone system was out of the question.
 The committee suggested a time clock system that was approved by the association and installed. It was first tried last night and met with much success. Constable Phil lip Marine is on night duty. His hours are between g o'clock in the night and 5 o'clock in the morning. During this time. he has six boxes, located at different parts of the own, where he has to ring up. There is box stationed at the post office on Whiting street, one at the rear of the Aldridge block, the rear of Russelrs block. Newton's factory. McCalrs home at Neal court, and one at the Plainville Trust company. This covers a broad area and Consta ble Marine is given one hours time in which to cover 1t.
 The new system is in the form of a watchman's. The constable has small round clock. At each station is box. He opens this box and there is a key within. This key will ring up on the clock he carries just what Stime of the night he appeared at the station.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-30

ular request of the residentx district. The first bus start, morning. at5