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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
LIQUOR BLAMED
FOR ACCIDENTS

Two automobile accidents occur
red in Rock Island late Sunday aft
ernoon that we're the result Of one
driver in each case being under the
influence Of liquor, according 20
the police.
No one was hurt in either acct
dent, but damage to the cars was
considerable. At $50 O'Clock in
the evening Victor Poma, 426
Eighth street. steered his machine
into a car belonging to o. ]. DAN
ielson, 3A Second street, Moline.
The collision was on Fifth ave-
nue. and Thirty-fourth street. Dan
ielson was driving east and Poma
was going west. The latter swerved
his car across the street behind a
street car and the two machines
crashed.
iona was said to have been in
toxicated and he was taken to the
police station and placed in cell.
This morning he was arraigned be-
fore Magistrate d. ]. Cleland in
police court and fined SIS on a
charge of careless driving and
promised the court that he would
pay SIS damage on Danielson's car.
At O'Clock Sunday evening
there was a collision on the south
end of the viaduct leading to the
Rock Island arsenal. A. w. Hol-
land, 1921 Judson street, Daven-
port, was driving homeward and
his car was crashed into from be-
hind by an auto driven by Edward
Bramble. 1SO5k Second avenue,
Rock Island.
Bramble was arrested and on be-
ing arraigned in police court this
morning was fined IS on a charge
, of careless driving and made a
promise that he would settle for
damages to Hollands car, which
was estimated at between $50 and
SIS.
Magistrate Cleland told both de-
PENDANTS that under the law thei:
state automobile licenses could be
revoked for driving while under the
influence OF liquor. and that such
procedure would be carried out on
a second arrest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
NO RESERVATIONS
OF CONCERT SEATS

The Tri-City Symphony Orches-
ira association announce that there
will be no reservations. of seats for
the opening Rock Island concert
this evening, to be held at Angus
tana college gymnasium. No reser-
vations were made last year. but
numerous inquiries prompted the
announcement today. The first ar
irving this evening will have the
choice of seats, but the acoustics in
the gymnasium are practically per-
feet so that the concert can be
heard from any party of the house.
For the convenience of those who
hesitate to climb the long flight Of
steps, as we'll as for those who have
cars parked west Of the college, the
library will be open for use as a
thoroughfare.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
LAY OFF TWO OF
MOTORCYCLE MEN
AS FUNDS SLUMP

Due to q lack of sufficient funds
in the city treasury lay-otf Of two
members Of the police department
became necessary. Saturday after
noon Police Chief Tom Cox was
compelled to release Motorcycle
Officers d. c. Cox and William La
Frenz.
Cox had been employed since
spring as a speed cop. La Frenz
had served as one Of the two motor
cycle patrolmen. patroling the south
part of the city with motorcycles
and pulling police boxes the same
as foot patrolmen.
Both Of the men proved excep-
tionally efficient, and have gained
a good record on the department.
Chief Cox announced today that he
had no other alternative than to
let the men 60. now that the wealth
er is such that motorcycle work is
handicapped, and the city would
not be justified. in view Of funds at
hand, to keep the men on through
out the winter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
kIWANlS CLUB
TO HELP MAKE
XMAS PRESEnl

The Kiwanis club will sn.,a
evening at the Rock Island W.
A. making Christmas gifta "a. J, y !
poor children Of Rock Island -
club agreed to aid the Y. W r..
in its work Of manufacture, y Z
gifts instead Of raising mons, j.
buy them at a meeting held y, y
noon at the Y. M. c. A. Miss NJ ~
E. Adkins. secretary Of the Y
addressed the men. w.
The club instructed J. F. Mun..
Of the public forum commit,.. !,
voice the sentiment of the chm !
favor Of the state police bill vhi..
provides for a constabulary On n.
order Of that in Pennsylvania v
E. Streiter on behalf Of the n.
Scouts thanked the Kiwanian, 4,
their aid in the recent Bow Scr,
campaign for money.
]. A. Murran won the attend,n,.
prize donated by Glen Burpston
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
LAD IS STRUCK
BY TOURING CAR
George BOntseele. I Years Old. h
jured About Face and
Foot in Accident. j

George Bontseele, age Z yean
was cut about the nose and lin And
suffered a badly injured foot 4,
$50 yesterday afternoon when hs
was run down by a touring car a.
he attempted to cross the street Al
Fifth avenue on Ninth street.
There had been a stream OF cen
coming from the Independent.St,.
ley football game, going north at
the time. George attempted to
avoid the machines, but was unabIs
to dodge the car driven BY Osca,
Boyd, Eleventh avenue and Twenty.
fifth street. He was thrown to the
ground as the car came to a stop
The lad was removed to his hous
at 40 Fifth street, where he va
attended by DR.. H. E. Beck Of Mo-
line. His wounds are not serious
although he is badly injured.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
CABLE NAMED
TO DIRECT RED
CROSS drive


r A. Murphy. chairman Of the
Rock Island branch Of the Red
Cross, announces the appointment
Of H. s. Cable - director for the
1920 Red Cross membership drive,
It = stated that the drive Of this
year will be carried out along lines
similar to, those put in force last
year. There will be no house to
house canvass a. e1perienced dur
ing the war period. Mr.. Cable
stated that most Of the work this
year would be handled through
memlS rship booths which would
be located in the various banks. de-
partment stores and other places
Of congregation.
1.-THE campaign proper will open
up on Saturday afternoon, Nov. Is,
and will continue through until the
evening of Wednesday, Nov. II,
1920. Definite Information as to the
location OF the booths and those
who are to work during the cam
paign will be announced later in
the week." stated Mr.. Cable.
The need for continuing the Rock
Island chapter of Red Cross as an
active institution is clearly set
forth in a review Of the work which
has been accomplished during the
past year.
Has Been Effective.
The Rock Island chapter of Red
Cross developed during the war per-
iod a great service to the nation and
in the opinion of all those who have
considered the matter seriously. an
organization SO capable of meeting
any kind Of an emergency should
be continued indefinitely.
During the past year the home
service section Of the Red Cross
expended for relief in behalf of SOL
diers and sailors, and the families
of same. a total Of $1,164.34. One
Of the biggest things accomplished
during the war was the establish
ment Of a confidential exchange or
registration bureau which was or
ganized in behalf Of charitable or
ganization operating throughout
the city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
Renew MINDS
IS LESSON OF
j. MISS M|LLAR
Woman Evangelist Tells Audience
at 7, That Christ Should Rules
the Heart.

. Renew the mind SO that the
proper attitude toward ALL fellow
men can be taken, Miss Elinor
tSafford Miller, Australian lecturer,
who Is known Is the woman Billy
Sunday, said in a talk yesterday
afternoon at the gymnasium Of the
Rock Island Y. M. c. A. The gym
was nearly filled with young men
and women.
Miss Miller's talk was on prac-
tical religion and the magma charta
OF the Christian faith. She said
that Christ should rule in the heart.
In this way the minds may be re-
newed and good fellowship reign in
the world. She touched on every
phase Of life and took as example
the gymnasium work done in the
Y. M. C. A.. saying that il an ath-
lete misses his mark he should not
! give up. but try it over again.
The Memorial Christian choir
assisted on the program. Miss Mil
lar will this evening begin her
week OF lectures at the Broadway
Presbyterian church and next week
at the First Baptist church. Next
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock she
will again speak at the Y. NJ. c. A.
this time on the American and Aus.
tralian soldiers during the war.
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
BODY OF LOCAL
YOUTH ARRIVES
FROM OVERSEAS
Remains Of George B. Winter. Who
Died in LuxemburE, Reaches
New York Sunday.

Mrs. B. Winter. 1905 Thirty-sev-
enth street. has been advised Of the
arrival In New York Sunday Of the
body Of her son, George B. Winter,
who died of meningitis in Luxem-
burg in April, 1919, while serving
with the American forces. George
was "a years OF age.
1t is expected the remains will
reach Rock Island during the pres
ent week. Funeral arrangements
will be deferred until it is known
definitely when the body will arrive
in the city. 1t is probable that there
will be a military funeral to honor
the young Rock Islander.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08

" Hunger. various epidemics, s3ck-
16oss starvation. bodies covered
N1th| rags. dried out faces, deaths
nom eating poisonous grasses and
ehildren beggars. orphans without
Ratification lying in the streets
With 20 protection. this 10 the pic
ttlSe Of life Of the poor in Poland
III during the war" Morey Pollock,
Who three weeks ago came to Rock
Island after years Of struggle in Po-
Land, said in a talk at the Bnai ia
cob synagogue, Ninth street and
Fifth avenue. last evening. The
Synagogue was filled with men and
women, many of whom have fam
lily members and relatives living In
Poland today.
Mr. Pollock gave what he termed
"the living truths Of the conditions
n Poland and Prussia, Is he saw
them and through which he lived,
The talk was of the horrible condi-
tons in Poland since the invasion
OF the German armies. He said:
Slaves for Two Years.
"The people who have been slaves
for the last two years under the
Polish regime have been punished,
robbed and murdered. don't have
words enough to explain the muir
deQous treatment that the Polish
p46pleare dealing out. No horrible
f3ttasy can picture what the Jewish
pe6pfe have lived through In the
ut lev months in Poland. In the
cry Of Bylstuck thousands have
been killed: in Groden the Poles
have burned half the city and many
JewisN women were compelled tc
see the way their own husband,
were killed. In Sachanof. Groder
Geburney, small village, Sc won.
en- were murdered and homes rob
bed. The suffering in Pinsk ant
surrounding cities has been one o.
the worst slaughtering yet known
This is going on all the time in Pc
land"
Mr.. Pollock appealed for relief
Immediately after his talk, Loui'
Andich, the presiding officer. and ;
relative of Pollock, appointed Rob
ert Omansky. Samuel Slaterdow
sky, Harry Baker and Charlie
Brady as a committee to launch ;
campaign to collect money an,
clothing for the stricken people
They will hold a meeting this weel
70 organize their plans.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
LOCAL MAS0NS
GO TO PEORIA;
take DEGREES
Large Delegation to Take Shrine
and Conslstory Work Q:
Peoria This Week.

About one hundred twenty-five
candidates from Rock Island, Mo-
line and East Moline will receive
work at the ceremonials of the Ma
sonic shrine and consistory at Peo-
ria hits week.
Delegations of candidates and
members Of the two degree organ
izations left this noon and many
more are planning 10 leave to-
night. tomorrow and throughout
the remainder of the week.
Work leading to the 32nd degree
in the consistory begins tomorrow
morning and will be completed
Thursday night. Friday mornirk
hte Shriners will hold forth and
will stage two ceremonials on Fri
day and Saturday.
A class estimated to be at least
1900 strong, including Is from this
vicinity. will receive the Shrine
work and 500 candidates, including
nearly half a hundred from Rock
Island. Moline and East Moline, will
receive the consistory degree.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08

Following an illness Of a weeks
duration, Bray Edward Pennock,
a prominent young man of Daven-
port. died Thursday night at 1880
o'clock at St Luke's hospital.
He was born in Pike county, ILL.,.
on Nov. 26, 1885, at which place he
received his education and in 1903
he moved to Scott county. shortly
after making Davenport his place
of residence.
He wa4 united in marriage in
November of 1909 to Hazel Saline
Edwards and was a member Of St.
Johns Methodist church and Ca
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08

dar Camp Of the Modern woodomen
Of America.
The deceased IL survived BY his
wife. his father, Ira Pennock. ana
two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Robin
son Of Davenport, Mrs. Alvira N.
Moore Of Cooling. Idaho: three
brothers, John H. Of Wichita KAN;
David j., and Raymond Of Daven-
port and by one daughter. Mildred
Carolyn.
Tho funeral services were held
Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08

Vice President Thomas r. and
Mrs. Marshall arrived in Moline at
2:06 this afternoon, but because Of
the rain the demonstration which
was planned was not carried out
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall we're met by
10 prominent Moline men and were
taken for an inspection tour
through Rock Island arsenal.
A public reception was to be held
at 4:3O' this afternoon at the Mo-
line Commercial club at which
prominent tri-city people were to
receive. The Moline After-Dinner
club will hold banquet this even
ing at the Moline club at which Mr..
Marshall will be the speaker.
A private reception for Mrs. Mar
shall will be given this evening at
the home OF William Butterworth,
president Of the Moline PlOw COM
Uany.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08

AL the news all the Time-The
4stsas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
Paul A. Applcquist.

Paul A. Applequist, son of Mr..
and Mrs. C. L. Applequist Of 70S
Third avenue, died at Mercy hospi-
tai in Denver, Colo, yesterday aft
ernoon after a few days illness
with pneumonia. Mr.. Applequist
lived in Rock Island until nine
years ago.
Paul Applequist was born in
Rock Island, Jan. II, 1882. He was
a molder by trade. Mr.. Applequist
left Rock island nine years ago to
be a guard at the Joliet peniten-
tiary, where he remained three
years. Six years ago he left for
Golden, Colo, to make his home. He
had never married.
Surviving are the parents. two
brothers, Herman and Julius Of
Rock Island, and two sisters, Mrs.
Phil Hagen, Grinnell, Iowa, and
Mrs. Rene De VoOrde of East Mo-
line. He was a member of the Trim
ity Episcopal church. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced later
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08

All the news ali re t:me-The
Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-08
Obituary
Mr. Celeste Ihonpsen.

News has been received Dy
friends in Rock Island Of the sud-
den death last week at her home
45l2 Mcpherson avenue. st. Louis
Of Mrs. Celeste de Laureaul Thomp-
son, in her Sind year. Mrs. Thomp-
SON was the mother Of Mrs. J. T.
Comegys, formerly Of Rock Island.
now Of New York.
The st. Louis Star, speaking OF
her death, says:
MRS. Thompson was born on her
fathers plantation in Guadaloupe.
West Indies, Sept. 10. 1889. She
came to St Louis in 1845 and was
married in 1866 to Malcot Thomp-
son. He died in 1881.
mrs. Thompson was the mother
Of ZerlinA de Malcot Thompson,
Mrs. J. P. Cemegys Of New York.
Sister Celeste of the Sacred Heart
order. Mrs. Russell Stanhope, who
died in 1916, and John Thompson"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
BAROMS SHOWING BIG LEAGUE CALLBER ARE
 EXPECTED TO GO UP

is likely that the hot corner artist
 may report back to Barney Drey-
 fus & Co. next spring. The Barn
 hart person hit at q terrific clip
 during the latter part of June and
 inc first of Juiy. and has shown
 that he is capable of considerable
 s~atting procIivities. He has
 wonderful peGeiug arm. and fields
 his position well.
 Gallagher came south from tn. Louisville Colonels and has put up a good brand of ball for the local crew.
 And as to the rest of the Baronial roster there are Griffith and Bernsen. Bernsen is considered by many to be the premier first -sacker of the league, and at present is hitting far over the coveted 300 mark.
 Bert Griffith, who has ruined quise a large number of baseball games by his pinch hitting during the season and furthermore has saved quite T large number of diamond contests hy his fine fielding. is one of the most promising players in the Southern. Bert has pulled a number of circus catches in center this season that would rival any of the performances of Speaker He has improved won derfully under the tutelage of Carl ton Molesworth, and with one more year in the minors will fill d regular berth in faster company like veteran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
ENTRIES ANNOUNCED
 FOR BALLOON RACE

New York, July S1.-The complete hse of entries for the national balloon race at Indianapolis September II was an nounced here tonight by the contest oo,,,r,ittae of the Aero Club of America.
 The event will serve as an elimination race for the international balloon race at Indianapolis october 2S
 The entries follow: Air service, unlted States army, three balloons with capt. Dala Mahrv Iieuts Byron T. Burt, Rob- ert S. Olmsted, George W. Mcintyre Richard E. Thompson and Harold F. Weeks; United States navy, Lieut. Raite Emerson; United States army balloon school Fort Omaha, A. Leo stevens; Ralph P. Upson Akron. O., H. F. Honey well. Clayton. Mo; William A. Assnann, Little Rock, Ark: Roy E. Donaldson Springfield, Mo; Warren Rasor, Brook vile, O.; J. s. Mckibben, E. S Cole. Arthur C. Hoskins, Capt. J. M. Reilly and Capt. Bernard von Hoffman, all of St Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
Champion Tennis
 Players Entered
 In Newport Nee {

Newport, R. l., July 31.-Wililam M. Johnson, international cham ion, and William Y. TiIden will make their first appearance in tournament play in this country since their success in the prelimi- nary Davis cup matches in Eng land, at the annual Newport Casino lawn tennis tournament, beginning on August 9.
 The entry list has been limited to tbirty-twO, in order that the tour nament may not be carried over into the next week. when the ma. tionaI doubles championship will be played at LOngwood.
 Play will be in both singles and doubles. Among other entrants are Wallace F. Johnston, Charles F. Garland, R. Norris Williams II, and Watson M. Washburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
FOUR MAIN CONTENDERS
 AS SEASON WEARS CLOSE

With the close of the Southern League season something like seven weeks off, four teams stand out as possible winners. of the 1920 pennant- These are, of course, Birmingham, At lanta, New Orleans and Little Rock.
 At present the Travellers are leading the league, about four games ahead Of the Barons. The Pels are a game and a half ahead of the Barons, and Atlanta is in fourth place. two games behind the Barons.
 A short winning streak by either of the leading teams would mean the lead and consisting playing the remainder ot the season would mean the pennant.
 Both Little Rock and Atlanta have suffered slight slumps the past week. New Orleans has been winning few more than half her games, as have the Barons.
 The race for the leadership is cer- tainly close one, even as the con- tenders round the post for the last lap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
ny GEORGE REYNOLDS

With two star performers among the BarOniaI ranks already sold
 and big league scouts looking over
 Southern League games almost
 daily, it begins to look like quite large number of BarOns well aS other Dixie stars Of the diamond will reach fhc big show when next season rolls around.
 John Henry Peters and Al Ellis from the local roster. have been called to faster company for next year, while al least five other Baronial performers have excellent chances to go higher up at the close of the pennant race in Boss Martins circuit.
 During the past week several big league scouts have been in the stands at Redwood viewing the antics of the Barens Chicks and Vols. and these same big league ivory hunters have spoken favorably of quite number of the players seen in action. POSSIBILITIES
 Among the Barons who are ex- pected to grace the big show after the curtain falls in Dixie are
 GIazner, Morrison, Stevenson, Barnhnrt and Stewart. Griffith and Bernsen may also get . chance to show their ability in
 the majors.
 Glazner and Morrison are two of the best hurlers in the Southern League, and sport scribes all over the circuit are hailing the two Baronial aces as big league timber.
 The Pittsburg Pirates, toward the beginning of the season, are reported to have sought the services of Glaz- ner.
 AS TO MORRISON
 And John Dewey Morrison, the curve ball artist! The Reds made overtures tO the local management toward the middle of the season for John Dewey, but tO no avail.
 Scouts all over the circuit have praised the work of Merry. scout Holly. ivory seeker for the Boston Red sox. who was at RickwOod yesterday, spoke very faVornbiy of Morrison. having seen him twirl the three-hit contest last Thurs day.
 Scout Holly also commended the work of two other Baron performers, stating that Tom Stevenson and StunT Stewart looked good to him. Stevenson is one of the most promising players in the league being a good hitter and an excellent fielder. II was reported once that the Phillies had been after the services of Stevie, and that 1t was thought Cactus Cravath would likely give the Baronial shortsmith trial next spring.
 stuffy stewart, who came to the To- calls from Philadelphia, will probably be recalled by Cactus Cravath next Spring Stewart had not been hitting the ball with any great degree of reg ularilty during the season, but seems to be picking ub in the swatting line. Stuffy should clout 300, and may yet considerably better his present mark. He is a fine lead-off man. besides be- ing a wonderful fielder around the keystone.
 Clyde Barnharr came to the Bnrons from the Pittsburg Pirates, and II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
SCOUTS LOOKING OVER
 SHOVE HODGE OF VOLS

Big league scouts have been looking over Shove Hodge of the Vols lately. Cap Neale of the Louisville coloneis has made direct overturss for the serv ices of Hodge while several other ivory hunters" who have been fol- lowing the Vols around. are said to be Keeping an eye on Shove.
 Eddie Holly, Boston Red Sox scout, was in Birmingham again yesterday. He left with the team for Nashville last night. but intends to go on to La Grange. Ga, today. He is out for some good players for Boston. he said