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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
CONGRESSMAN
KELLY SPEAKS
OF NAVY PLANS
Member of Committee
Confers With Harding
On Future Policy.

Marion, Ohio, Dec. ga miscel-
lany Of subjects occupied Presi-
dent-elect Harding today in q busy
succession Of short conferences, ar.
ranged to permit his callers to pre-.
sent topics in which they were par
ticularly interested. Those ON his
engagement List included H. B. Stat
ford, president Of the Chicago
Livestock Exchange: Representa-
tive Patrick H. Kelly Of Michigan.
Albert Sidney Gregg Of Cleveland,
Ohio. representing the American
Civic Reform league; Victor E.
Lawson. publisher Of the Chicago
Daily News; Charles w. Hoyt
president of the Advertising Agen-
cies' corporation of New York, and
Harry E. Hickey, national director
Of the Scripps' newspapers.
Marion, Ohio, Dec. 29.-(United
Press).-Naval policies Of the next
administration are expected to be
taken up during conference to-
day between President-elect Hard
ing and Congressman Kelly, Michi-
gan, member of the house naval af-
fairs committee.
Harding faces the problem OF
reconciling the need for economy
In government affairs with his de-
sire that the United States keep in
the FIRST line Of naval powers. Some
Legislative leaders are preparing to
apply their pruning knives to the
army, and naval appropriation bills
and effect the major portion Of the
savings in these two directions.
Others see in this . dangerous trend
toward false economy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
FAVOR AMENDMENTS.

Springfield. ILL.,. Dec. 29.-Four
years in high school would be
sade compulsory to all children in
Illinois and the age limit would be
hssed from Is to IS. by amend
eents to the school laws recon-
ended by the State Association of
nuancy officers. whose annual
eavention this morning started
y round Of meetings the State
eachers' Association brings to
eringfeld.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
LOWDEN NAMES
z new JURISTS
Edward ID, Shurtleff and Frederick
H. DeYoung Appointed to FIJI
Bench Vacancies.

Springfield. ILL.,, Dec. 29.-Govef-
nor Frank o. Lowden today an
nounced appointment Of Edward D.
Shurtleff of Marengo, and Freder-
lex H. DeYoung Of Chicago to fill
circuit court judgeship vacancies
caused by resignation Of Charles
H. Donnelly of Marengo. and John
P. McGoorty of Chicago. The Chi
cago appointment is effective Jan
!, and the other Jan. 5.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
Dan DROST
lAT LIBERTY;
l GIVES BOND
Davenport Socialist Sup
i porters Furnish $1,000
1 Security.

| Dan Drost, alleged editor Of the
pck Island News, after several
nonths Ianguishing in the jail OF
0eott county serving years SEN
a1ence for libel after conviction
xver a year ago, gained his freedom
sshortly after noon today by filing
londs Of $4,000.
Z Henry Schwenck, 1881 Marquette
etreet' and Henry A. Bohm, 1901
Rockingham road, both Of Daven-
nort, were the bondsmen and short
b after the security had been
placed, Drost was permitted to
yslk from the Jail doors a free
man at least until the supreme
court Of Iowa has reviewed the
.sase upon which Drost was SEN
ienced to IL months Imprisonment
81 After having forfeited his bond
II $1,000 by not appearing in the
1ewa court to hear sentence pro-
1eunced and keeping his freedom
n abstinence from sojourns or
that side Of the Mississippi in the
jurisdiction of that state, Drost
was rearrested several weeks age
on extraditi0n papers from Spring
field.
Petition for a review Of the cast
h the state supreme court was at
unce filed by Attorney w. c. Aller
Of this city, but this was refused
because the period of six months
yet by Iowa law in which appea
may be fled had lapsed. A ples
for writ of certiorari, in which
Allen plead ignorance Of the lows
law, was filed and Judge Ben I. Sal
snger, after hearing the pro ant
con by plaintiff and defendant at
iorneys some time ago, granted tn.
wit last Monday. authorizing Scot
county officials to accept bonds O
1000 pending the review in thu
highest state court.
: County Attorney Henry Jeben
laid this afternoon when asked il
regard to the release Of Drost, tina
be would push the case as rapid!
Is possible, although no forecas
EcQuld be made as to when the cas-
EEould come before the supreme
GNudges.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
Cash And RING
/. LOOT OF BANDIT

Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. 81. J..
saea. assistant city engineer. was
Nobed OF 5000 in cash and a dia-
nond ring by a negro early this
norning at the point Of a gun. The
mug searched Mr.. Shea as he reach
lonely spot in the south end
Town. 1t is the first holdup to
recorded by the police in seven
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
HUGHES IS
T0P-lluER
OF CABINET
Ex-Governor and Jurist
to Be Secretary of State
Other Posts.
BIZ DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial to The Argus.)

N9kS~AnA w ; A0 a. b A0sy
Warrington, Dec. 2s.-Charles
Evans Hughes will be the next Sec
refary Of state.
Governor Lowden is out Of the
running FOR secretary Of the treas
ury and will be given q foreign
pdet Of importance.
Charles Grosvenor Dawes OF
Gorge NJ. Reynolds. both Of Chi
cago, are uppermost in the mind
Of. President-elect Harding for the
secretaryship Of the treasury.
Herbert Hoover will be either
secretary Of labor or secretary oi
the interior with the chances In
favor Of his being asked to take the
former.
Harry NJ Daugherty viii have to
decide the question Of who Is to
be attorney general for he can
have the place ii he wants it.
Henry C. Wallace has been ask.
ed to become secretary of agri'
culture and has accepted.
Will Hays will be asked to be-
come postmaster general.
The other portfolios = secretary
of the navy, secretary of war. sec
retary of commerce-are not yet
decided upon and il Mr.. Hoover il
asked to become secretary Of the
interior, this would upset calcula-
tions on the secretaryship Of Ia
Dor.
Pershing Not Asked.
The foregoing series Of state.
ments have been given the writer
by several of the men who can bt
considered al members of the In
,ner circle in tho next administra
ton. They are authority, moreover
for the assertion that Gen. Perish
ing will not be asked to be sec
retary of war and they insist will
equal positiveness that the pub
lished stories concerning Senate,
Penrose's unwillingness to let Sen
ator Knox resign his seat in tht
senate because it would lead Il
the entry of Governor Sproul al
q contender for control of the
Pennsylvania political situation art
entirely without foundation. MIR
Penrose is represented as being
willing to do anything that Sena'
tor Harding may want done tt
select q cabinet that will fulfil
the campaign promise to pick abl'
executives. Mr.. Penrose isn't wor'
ried about the Pennsylvania situ'
alton. Another significant fact !!
that to date Mr.. Harding has mo-
asked Senator Knox to come Il
Marion and has not indicated tt
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
MOUNDS BARTRNDKR.

Springfield, ILL.,. Dec zs.-(United
Press )-Hat F1aherty, bartender
At the Big Eagle saloon. = lying in
. hospital probably fatally wounded
and Andrew Spra. owner Of another
saloon. IL held By police following
the shooting Of FlAherty late yes-
trday afternoon. :, W1tneosea -
seSt Spra Was intoxicated and nrod
Eithout pruvocatioa q E1ahsety.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
JOIN KEMAL,

Constantinople, Dec. 29.-(United
Press.) = Turkish representatives
sent to confer with nationalists un-
der Mustapha Kemal at Angora
have joined the nationalists, it was
reported here today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
Rig CLOTHING CIT.

Albany. n. T., Dec. 29.-tUnited
ess.)-Clothing could be had to-
" at almost pre-war prices. vir-
eally every store announced that
1ces had been slashed from 20 to
per cent. the latter cut being
ade on clothes formerly selling
bove $50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
4CITY BLOCKS
COUP IN FLAME

Wilmington, Del, Dec. %
UNITED Press).-The plant Of the
Wilmington Leather company. COW
ering four city blocks. was de-
stroyed by fire during the night
The fire broke out in q drying loft,
rapidly spreading to 10 adjoining
buildings and despite the best ef-
forts Of 10 fire companies the plant
was a mas of ruins early today
with q total loss. estimated by
James I. Ford, treasurer OF the
company, At $3,500, 900.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
COLLEGE DEBATE,

New York, Dec. 29.-Delegates
om many colleges were here for
twelfth annual conference Of
aercollegiate Conference on La
and Radical Movements. Ses-
pns will continue until tomorrow
xkt
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
What Day of the
Month Will Three
Weeks from Next
Tuesday Be?

You don't know! And It
may be necessary to know.
How can you find out? You
can laboriously count up on
your fingers. with a good
chance of making a mistake.
Or else you can have a cal
endar hanging on the wall,
and see at q glance.
Which is the better way.
Any reader can secure a
copy Of the free navy calen-
dar, which has . drawing by
Leyendecker In colors, by
sending in his name to our
Washington Information Bu-
reau. accompanied by two
cents in stamps for return
postage.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
ROOTBLACK PROFITHER

New York. Dec "a bootblack
who attempted to charge Is cents
for . shine here appeared later in
Tmbs court With . black eye. He
testified that the patron. whose
shoes he shined and attempted to
collect Is cents hit him.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-29
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day. Not much change in tempera-
ture with the lowest tonight about
28 degrees
Highest yesterday. 1s; lowest
last night, is.
Wind velocity ct Z q m, s miles
per hour.
Precipitation. none.
l2m. 7p.m. Tam.
yester. yester. today
Dry bulb temp. 8 16 -
Wet bulb temp. Is Is
Relative humid. &c IS 50
River stage. Is; fall Of 2 last
n hOarA
IN SHERIER, lfsesorolngisk ]
= -
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20

we make candy, we SNOWFALL one an
other, we play games, sometimes wild
rollicking games, and / do not ask fol
any special privilege on the ground
of being a grown up. But of course
the children would not think of "tag-
ging mother" too roughly or making
hard snowballs when one might hap
pen to be thrown at her; and they
won't quarrel about who shall stir
the candy when they know that
mother is waiting for her turn. II
they practise self-control and court
esy with me, they WILDE more likely
to practice it with Others"
The National kindergarten Associ-
alton is conducting a series of chill
dren's matinees with the cooperation
of the National Juvenile Motion Pic
ture League.
Those interested in better pictures
for children may obtain all particu-
lars by addressing the league at 3sl
Fourth avenue, New York City.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20

them not to save up their good man
ners for strangers and emphasize this
by treating them with the same court
esy that you wish them to manifest.
'T like to have the Blanks come to
play with my children" said mother
"for they are never rude and rough
in their games" I was interested
to ask the mother of the Blanks how
she had brought this about. 81 really
believe it is due to our after-supper
hour" she replied thoughtfully. "For
an hour after supper / do whatever
the children choose and as one Of
them. We read aloud, we go to walk,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20
A FAMILY
MEDICINE
IN Her Mothers Home, Says This
Georgia Lady, Regarding Black
Draught. Relief From Head
ache, Malaria, ChiIs, Etc.

Ringgold, Ca Mrs. Chas. CASTOR,
of this place. writes: 81 am q user
of Thedford's Black Draught; in fact.
II was one of our family medicines.
Also In my mothers home, when
was a child. When any of US child
rem complained Of headache, usually
caused by constipation. she gave US
q dose Of Black-Draught. which would
rectify the trouble. Often In the
Spring. we would have malaria and
chills. or troubles of this kind, we
would take Black-Draught pretty reg
ular until the liver acted well. and
we would soon be up and around
again. We would not be without II,
for II certainly has saved us lots OF
doctor bills. Just dose OF Black
D-aught when not so well saves .
lot of days In bed"
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
In use for many years In the treat
ment Of stomach, liver and bowel
troubles, and the popularity which II
now enjoys Is proof Of its merit.
II your liver Is not doing its duty.
you will suffer from such disagree
able symptoms as headache. bilious
ness. constipation, indigestion. etc.
and unless something is done. serious
trouble may result.
Thedfords Black Draught has beer
found o valuable remedy for these
troubles. II is purely vegetable. and
acts In q prompt and natural way
regulating the liver to its proper
functions and cleansing the bowels Of
lmppritiss Try It. Insist on Thed-
eero'A the original aud genuine = 70
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20
ANOTHER DANGER AHEAD

The country should look ahead and
count the cost.
Otherwise it may look back later
and catalogue the disasters.
With the farmers rolling in wealth
from years of increasing prosperity,
there is grave danger of a slacken-
ing up in their efforts at production.
The average farmer could reduce
his acreage by one third and still feel
no pinch whatever. And in view Of
the fact that since the beginning Of
the war they have been breaking all
records, a reaction from fatigue
would not be at all surprising.
There is no Disgusting the fact that
a certain amount of foodstuffs must
be sent abroad, if we are not to con-
tribute to the starvation of vast num-
bers of helpless people lin Europe.
And if, in the midst of this insistent
demand for food from foreign coun-
tries, our farmers should conclude
that they need deserved rest and
reduce their acreage, disaster would
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20
"Weak and Nervous"

Lexington, Ky.:-"Dr Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is by far the best medicine for
women that have ever taken. do not
know Of a medicine could recommend for a
woman to take as I can this medicine.
have taken it to build me up when rundown
and in a nervous state and consider it the
best nerve builder and the most lasting Of
any ever tried. 'Favorite Prescription is
excellent for women TO take during expect
ancy also during middle life: in fact, it is Q
perfect woman's medicine and is worthy Of
any praise can give it."-MRS. ELLEN
FRONK, COS Breckenridge.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20

And now it is the high cost of girls
that is soaring. New York statistics
have figured that the average yearly
cost of clothing one of the future
mothers of man is $476.50. And,
with these figures staring them in
the face, mothers may be pardoned
if they place them on the bargain
counters early in life.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20

81 assert confidently that is is in
the power of one American mother to
make as many gentlemen as she has
sons. Marion Harland.
Ny text is the manners of two lit
tie children who called upon me, each
with her mother. When three-year-
old was introduced, she put out her
tiny hand and said with a charming
smile, "How do you doq My mamma
said you liked little girls" "Mamma"
opened her bag and out came three
year-old's best beloved doll. In two
minutes Three year-old was playing
happily in the bay window, while her
mother and l had the long talk that
we wanted.
When Four year-old called and her
mother said, "This is my little daugh-
ter" she made no response 80 ~
greeting, but promptly seized my
prettiest sofa pillow, threw it on the
floor and trampled over and over its
delicate silk and with her dusty san
dals. Her mother said nothing, but
when she rose to leave she was quite
severe with little Four-year-old be-
cause she neglected to make the for
NAL courtesy that she had been
taught. Evidently her home training
in good manners consists in learning
to make that courtesy" said friend
who was present; but fancied there
was something more than that back
of the difference between the two
children. Of course calls on grown
ups are dull matters for small folks,
but little Three-year-old had, by the
thoughtful word Of her mother, been
put in mood to please and be pleas
ed, which lis the foundation Of pleas
ure in society. Poor little Four-year
old was "at odds with her environ
ment," and her mother had not said
the thoughtful word that might have
helped her.
Whatever life may bring to per-
son, there is one thing certain, he
will have to mingle with other peo-
pie; and good manners, which have
their rise in a kindly feeling toward
others will he q great help, OF what
ever follies kings and queens have
been guilty, they have generally real
lied that much of their popularity
must rest upon the impression that
their manners make upon people.
Long before Queen Victoria could
speak plainly, she was taught to make
little bow and say, Morning, lady,"
or Morning, sir" when anyone ap-
preached her little carriage. Years
later, sailor lifted her small daugh-
ter on board the royal yacht, saying
as he set her down, "There you are,
my little lady" 'Tm a princess" the
child retorted. "Tm not a little lady"
The watchful mother said, "That is
true. Tell the kind sailor that you are
not lady yet, but that you hope to
be one some day"
How can children be taught court
esy? The foundation, of course, il to
teach them by word and example to
feel kindly toward the people around
them. Show them the little ways of
thoughtfulness by which they can ex-
press this kindness of feeling. Teach
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20
inevitably follow.

Every one knows that the farmer
came nobly to the front in the emer-
gency of war and worked early and
late to feed our armies and the
world, and no one can deny that he
is entitled to a rest.
But can he afford to take it this
seasonf
The call of humanity is as great
today as it was two or four years
ago, and it will not be materially
lessened for some time to come.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20
JUDGE CLAY MENTIONED
FOR COURT OF APPEAL

Judge William Rogers Clay, Com
missioner of the Court of Appeals,
has been widely and favorably men
toned in his district as the successor
of John d. Carroll, Of New Castle,
who will retire from the appellate
bench at the end of his present term.
Judge Clay is a loyal alumnus of
Pennsylvania College, a graduate of
its old alw school.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20

That hundred million dollars John
d. gave away Christmas morning is
at the rate of one PUNK for every
person in the United States. We're
you plunkeds
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20

Beware of the fellow who insists:
that he is as good as anybody else.
You have his number from his own
mouth.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20
Advice for Mothers

Covington, Ky.:-"For the expectant
mother there is no tonic in the worli so
peneficiai as Or. ri-,uo's Eavos;ss5 Pre-
scription. took this medicine for several
months during expectancy and had COM
paratively no suffering, My baby was
strong and hardy and had no after trouble.
I also tooaa d. Fierce Pleasant Pellets ..c
keep my system regulated and | believe
that they prevented hemorrhoids for
always had this trouble when had not
taken the Pellets. 1t is a pleasure to
recommend such satisfactory and reliable
remedies as DR.. Pierces and have no
hesitancy in sending my testimonial" =
MRS. LYDIA OCHS, 1928 E. 18th st.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-20

Special Prices on Heavy Under
wear. r. f. Punch & Co.
The Washington times., 1920-01-31
FORCE HIGH SCHOOL
TO SLASH STUDIES
Pupils at Mckinley to Go on
Reduced Courses to Over
come Shortage.

Facing q problem Of caring Tor
I, 400 pupils, with teachers and room
for only 1000, Frank Daniel, prin.
cipal Of Mckinley High School. said
today 1t was impossible
He announced that next week
would see the high school operating
on a shift plan, with a cut in the
number of studies taught and re-
duction f. The hours of teaching.
Two ...rds of the school will re-
port 0 a. m. and will be dismissed
at 2:3O p. m, and the other one-third
of the school will report at 1880 a.
h., to be dismissed at 4:30 ,. m.
This will greatly upset the school or
ganization.
1t will also be necessary Monday to
compel teachers to instruct $50 pupils
a day, while school administrators
declare that a teacher cannot handle
more than 100 pupils and give proper
instruction.
1--WE are up against it." says Prin-
cipai Daniel; "a physical impossi-
bility confronts us. We cannot pos
sibly care for the incoming students
unless we cut down the number OF
hours of instruction and eliminate
some studies from the Curriculum.
"Some students will lose language,
some shop or drawing work and
others mathematics. II Is an rnjust
thing to do, but until more teachers
are obtained there Is nothing else
that can be DONE"
Additional space Is available at the
old Central High School. but there
are no teachers to instruct any stu
dents who may be sent to the school.
Every drawing room, the gymnasium.
auditorium, shop and other special
rooms are being used for recitation
classes.
"rhe students are going to suffer
materially" said Principal Daniel.
cit can be easily seen that q teacher
given 80 per cent additional work
cannot give proper instruction. The
loss OF hours of study to students
will also retard their education to
ONE extent"
The Washington times., 1920-01-31
MARKING TIME ON
W.R. f. FARE RAISE
Commission May Delay Final
Action on Petition for Several
Months Is indication.

The Public Utilities Commission is
undecided whether to grant the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
an increase in street car fare, and II
probably will be several months be-
fore a decision is reached. This was
the indication at the District Building
today.
With hearings before the House
District Committee OF the merger bill
In progress, the commission is ap-
parently marking time" as the petit
ton OF the w. r. and Il. has been
filed for many weeks and the COM
mission has not hinted as to the date
public hearings will be held.
The investigation of the books OF
the railway company stiil Is in prog
ress. 1t should he completed in sew
eral weeks.
The present fare rate Is effective
until May 1, but officials OF the rail-
way company declare they must have
a higher fare Immediately.