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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20

The tenement house had 100 ten
ants. At q. m fire was discover
ed on the first floor. It spread 20
quickly that Harry Sturkers. who
turned in the alarm, found escape
by the front door blocked by
wall Of flame. He climbed out Of
a ground floor window.
With a roar the fire swept up the
stairway and was soon cracking
through the structure from base
ment to roof. Terrified men. wom-
en- and children In their night
clothing hung screaming from win
dows with flames coming up be-
hind them. Many fed down the
fire escapes. but others were nm.
able to reach them and remained
at the windows until f;remen reach
ed them with ladders Others jump.
ed from the second story windows
to the sidewalk. many sustaining
slight injuries.
Trapped in Reds.
The great crowd watching groan-
ed when two figures at one win.
dow, silhouetted against the red
glare OF the fire behind them. sud-
denly vanished as q fame pulled
out through the opening.
-Firemen reported that other vic.
tins appeared to have been trap
ped in their beds. Several charred
forms were found huddled at bed
room doors, where they had fallen
as they were cropping their way
through the dense smoke.
Fire Chief Kenlon believes tbs
fire may have started in the wicker
baby carriages in the lower hall.
There we're five OF them at the
point where the flames we're first
noticed.
Two Families Wiped Ont.
The nine persons who lost their
lives constituted every member but
one OF two entire families. Four
teen other families escaped or were
/, rescued by firemen.
| List of Dead.
New York. Nov. 2o.-(Associated
| Press. the dead were found
on the fifth and top floor after the
flames had been controlled. They
! were:
Raphael Gebbia. his wife Anna.
and their four children. Carmela.
Frank, Lena and Jennie, who rang
ed in years from Z down to lh;
Mrs. Ada Frank. Mrs. Bertha Reyn-
olds, her sister, and Ruth Reynolds,
a girl OF 16.
Charles Frank. overcome by
smoke, tainted over window Sill
and was dragged to safety BY q
man who drew him across the mar
low open space.
Mrs. Dora Schofield. living on tho
second floor, escaped with minor
injuries.
Robert Walker. neighborhoot
resident, climbed fire escape be-
fore arrival OF firemen and carried
to safety an infant which had been
abandoned in its crib by a family
living on the second floor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20
CONTROLLERS BANK CALL.

Washington. Nov. 20.-The comp
troller OF the currency today issued
. call for the condition of all ma
tional hanks 1t the close OF business
on Monday. Nov. Is.
Springfield. ILL.,. Nov. 20-The
call for the cnndition OF sta,s ba.,..s
at the close Of business Monday,
Nov. Is. was issued by State Audi
tor Andrew Russell this morning.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20

HARVARDLEADS
YALE 80 WITH
1ST HALF OVER
Buell's Drop Kick in First
Quarter Turns
Trick.
BY HENRY L. FARRELL.

UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent
Yale Bowl, New Haven. Conn,
Nov. 20.-Yale faced the Marne Of
her rather disastrous fall drive
here this afternoon.
After the rephlse and rout of last
weeks battle Of Nassau, the Eli
people looked with sort of dread
on the advancing Red army from
Harvard.
1t seemed that the major part of
the globes population was crammed
into the bowl for the 39th battle
between Yale and Harvard. More
than $4,000 spectators-the biggest
crowd in American sport history,
seemed to have been dumped into
a gaping hole in the earth.
The lineup at the outset was:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20
AFTER % YEARS.

Dubuque, Iowa, Nov. 20.@Twenty
years cs married lie, then 20 years.
Of waiting for 6 husband who never
came beck, ended today In district
court when Emma Thurten was
granted . divorce from Walter
lThurtell. alleging dessrtioL s..
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20
FOR POLISH OFFENSIVE.

Paris, NOV. 20.-(United Press) -.
Representatives OF Lithuania are in
Moscow negotiating with the Rus
sian government for a military Off
fensive against Poland. according
to advices received from the soviet
capital today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20

hcicfee: Nate TuftS, Brown.
Umpire: Tom ThOrp, Columbia.
Field Judge: W. G. Crowell, Swarth.
more. Head linesman: G. N. Bank.
hart Dartmouth.
Harvard Wins Toss.
Harvard won the toss and by
choosing to defend the north goal
gained the wind advantage. Cross
kicked OF and Owen ran back TO
midfield. Buell. drove off tackle for
1S yards and a pass made it first
down on Yale's 25-yard line.
Aldrich intercepted a pass but
Yale tumble forced a punt which
was returned. Aldrich's second
kick was fumbled and Yale recov-
cred on Harvard's 40-yard line. but
Fits intercepted a Yale pass.
Walker fumbled Fits kick on
Yales 35-yard line and two Har-
ward men fell on the ball.
Buoll Kicks Field Goal.
A forward pass, Buell. to Owen,
put the play on Yale's 24-yard line.
Buell. subsequently scored q field
goal from the 35-yard line.
Score: Harvard. 3; Yale, 0.
Buell. ran the second kickoff back
to Harvard's 31-yard line. Cutler
dropped Buell. on Harvard's 15-yard
line on punt. Owen slipped past
AcOsta for 13 yards, but Aldrich
again intercepted a pass. giving
Yale the ball on Harvard's 33-yard
line. Aldrich's try for a field goal
was hurried. but rolled for a touch
back. Harvard advanced to its own
3S-yard line on forward pass as
the first quarter ended. Score:
Harvard. 3; Yale, 0.
| The Second Quarter.
Starting the second period.
Humphrey and Herween made a
frs. down. then Owen kicked and
the ball was allowed to roll dead
on Yale's 9-yard line. Aldrich
punted to a fair catch by Buell. on
Yale's 45-yard line.
| Harvard put the ball Is yards
from the Blue goal. A penalty set
the Crimson back and Kempton
caught the next pass, being run out
Of bounds at the Yale 33-yard line.
Walker took time out and both
teams conferred. On the first play
Kempton made it first down with a
12-yard run.
Harvard Penalized.
Sturm and Kelly both were
thrown for losses. Dilworth re-
placed Bean at Yale's end. Sedg-
wick spoiled Yale plays and when
/ Aldrich fumbled Woods recovery
for Harvard on the home teams As
yard line. 1t took four drives at
the Yale line to make first down
Harvard advancing to the 3e-yard
mark.
The game was so slow that Har-
ward twice was penalized for de-
laying the game. Churchill re-
placed Humphrey in the Harvard
back field and went six yards, but
Yale fought stubbornly and forced
q kick. It was Al attempt at field
goal by Owen, but was short, Aid
rich catching on the 2S-yard mark
Sturm hit the line for 12-yard
gain. Hubbard was hurt on the
next play and another delay en-
sued.
First Half Ends.
| Harvard forwards roughed Aid
rich when he punted and the Grim
son was fined Is yards. giving Yale
a first down on Harvard's 45-yard
line. Two line bucks gained five
yards. but Aldrich's forward pass
was caught by Owen on Harvard's
3O-yard line. The next Harvard
punt went to Kempton on his S5.
I yard line. Kempton and SturIr
made II yards with considerable
interval between plays.
/ Aldrich tried an on-side kick, bui
Harvard recovered as the half end.
ed. Score: Harvard, 3; Yale, Q
C@0n DV
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20
HONORARY 3FRAT MEMBERS.

Norman. Okla, Nov. 20.-(United
Press).-Honorary membership in
Sigma Delta Chi, mems journalistic
fraternity, was voted by annual
convention to President-elect Hard
ing. Governor James M. Cox Of
Ohio, defeated presidential candi-
date. and James Wright Brown Of
Editor and Publisher.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20
APPROVE CONSORTICM.

New York, Nov. 20.-Formal ap-
provaI Of the new Chinese consor-
tium By the governments OF the
United States, Great Britain. France
and japan, was announced by J. p.
Morgan and company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20
CLOSE REFINERIES.

New York. Nov. 20.-All six re-
fineries Of the American Sugar Re-
flning company have been closed as
q result OF slight demand for the
commodity. 1t was announced today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20
THE WEATHER

Increasingly cloudy with rain
either late tonight or Sunday. Cool
er Sunday afternoon or night. The
temperature will remain above
freezing tonight.
Highest yesterday. 65; lowest last
night. l6.
Wind velocity, 5 miles.
Precipitation. none.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20
BLAZE TRAPS INMATES
IN UPPER STORIES Of
BUILDING IN HARLEM
Charred Remains of Two
Families Taken From
the Ruins.

New York. Nov. S0.-(Unltea
Press.) - Nine persons were
killed today In . fire which
swept . tenement house In
Harlem. The ruins were being
searched for more bodies. The
clarred remains Of three chill.
dren were among the first car.
ried from the building. Nest
Of the dead were unidentified.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20

River stage, 20: fall Of L.
River forecast - Only slight
changes in the Mississippi will oc-
cur from below Dubuque to Musca-
tine.
JIM. SHERIER, Meteorologist
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20

he tailed TO gain on the next
play and it was third down on IL
linois' 3-yard line. Blair broke
through right tackle to two yards,
putting the ball on the 1-yard line.
Blair failed to pierce the line and
Illinois took the ball on its 1-yard
line. Hellstrom punted to Stinch-
comb. who was down ON Illinois
38-yard line. Blair gained seven
yards through right tackle.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-20

Referee: Nate Tufts. Brown.
Umpire: Tom Thorp, Columbia.
Field Judge: W. G. CrOwell, Swarth.
more. Heed linesman: G. NJ. Bank.
hart, Dartmouth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23
LIMITS PROFITS TO Is p. G.
Representative Frear Drafts BiIi 10 Jail
Prof teers.

Washington Nov. 23 Strict con
troll Of nonopolics and prevention ~
profits exceeding rs per ce.t are pro
posed in o bill prepared by Representa-
tive Frear of Wisconsin, Republican
member of the Ways and Means Com
mittcc, for presentation % the next Con-
grcss. This, he expects, will end profitccr
ing.
Persons in business would be licensed
they would be forbidden 20 make highor
than the legal percentage of profit. The
following penalty would be imposed:
ANY person, partnership or corpora-
ton doing business without such license
after any finding has been rendered as
aforesaid or found wilfully violating any
order Of the Federal Trade) Commission
which shall have fccn fully entered sbal
be subjected 10 a fine Of not less than slOC
or more than 81 900 per day, and the per
son 30 violating or tho president or man.
ager of the company or corporation found
to have thereafter illepnlly profiteered,
NAV be imprisoned for not to exceed ono
year, in the discretion OF the court.
Tho Federal Trade Commission would
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23
Varied Athletics at
The WOmen's College
nv bertha La Tour Welcome.

on the terrace As the actors left the stage
Miriam Gordy, as Mephistopheles, ap-
peared and left upon each table slip on
which was written n moral which might
apply. for instance, on one Don't bc q
night watchman;'i on another "Be care
full, Walls have ears.
BRIDF-EIeCr BoNoRED.
On Wednesday night, also, Mabel X;
Tebo and Ann C>hall gave delightful
dinner party in honor of Elizabeth Wright,
class OF rs, whose marriage took place
Saturday evening Dainty yellow bon bon
bsskets were at each place, md st the
place Of the bride-to-be was marked by q
biz yellow rose. The members of the
party, the hostesses, Mabel X. Tebo and
Ann Cahall. the GUEST Of honor. Elizabeth
Wright. Mss Elsie Wright. Miss Margaret
Smith and the Sophomore, Rose Roberts,
Lctitia Pool, Marian lruax, Marian
Spruance. Gertrude Rouse.
Bible study classes began Thursday
evening with splendid ATTENDANCE.
Miss Gladys Pratt and Miss Miriam
Neill are conducting Freshmen and
Sophomore classes which take as their
text book Miss katherine Richards The
Golden Word. Juniors and Seniors are
lead by Professor G.. T.. Dutton. who will
make of the study course ote of inter
probation aud discussion Of the literature
Of the Bible.
CHArEf. TALKS.
r. T. Martin. who is director of BOYS
and Girls Clubs in this State, spoke "a
the students durir the Wednesday morn
ing chapel period After preparing his
audience with witty story told Mt the
expense of the educator. he talked on the
subject Of hoy and girl study as an i'm
portant part of modern education. The
progressive teacher must realize thet tho
needs of Individual children differ and
that all types must be developed to their
very greatest extent if the teacher wishes
10 be success in the present accepted
sonse Psychological research has re-
vealod tbc fact that the learning process
dffers9fn various individuals. Some are
OF the auditory type, who can obtain the
full meaning of lesson only when they
hear it; Others are Of tho visual type, who
must see the work before they can grasp
4, still Others arc of the motortype, who
must themselves express orally or III
writirg the subject of study To test out
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23
CARRIES RELIGION INTO
RESTAURANT BUSINESS
Rev. Burk of Chicago Sclls Food
at Pre- War Prices; Asks No
Church Salary.

Chicago. Nov. % Patrons of the
Greenwood Cafeteria have been wonder
ing how the proprietor could serve sweet
breads and chicken for % cents, csndied
sweet potatoes end raviola for dime and
coffee with real cream for a jitney and
make the place go.
The proprietor, Rev. Emil Burk, pastor
of Auburn Park Tabernacle, seys it is
possible TO be sincere minister Of the
Gospel and n good business man at the
same time. Rev MIR. Burk refuses 10
accept a SALARY from his congregation.
He il assisted in his restaurant, which IL
developing a capacity trade, by his wife,
who is chief cbmmissnry, and also over
sees the cooking, and by iis daughter,
who Is cashier
'1 believe in givirp people n fair deal, =
said Mr. Burk "Aiy prices nre prc-war
prices and | find | can make them still
lower and still derive n profit from the
blessed this enterprise II he sends mdte
customers | eau make prices still lower. :
Mr.. Burk was a restaurant man before he
entered the ministry. In Germany he was
chef to the old kaserin, grandmother of
the present ex-Kaieer He wns also chef
at the Casino, the officers club, but the
Prussian manners set his teeth on edge
and injured bis cuisine, 40 he came 10 the
United States. For time ho WA chef At
the Arena and New York Athletic Clubs,
In New York; at the Auditorium, the
Sherman HOUSE and the Lake Side and
Edelweis. Clubs, in Chicago.
Other cafe men say MIR Burk'H ideas
and ideals nfe all right, but he will change
both after the busiuees agents Of the cooks
end winters unions wait upon him and the
educational committees" OF various other
unions give his place a course or two Of
treatment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23

the theory MIR. Martin Questioned the
assembly on certain points, such ms the
process by which they IecogI ized person
whose voice alore war heard, recalled
familiar scores, or gauged high musical
notes The variety ~ results made n
strong argument for the individual treat
ment of children in schools. Study the
child, not the text book.
On Thursday morning Miss Mamie Il.
Rohr Of the Education Department re-
peated, for the benefit of the students,
her recent address delivered before the
Newark Now Century Club, Virginia,
Her influence Upon the History of the
United States" Miss Rohr, who In n
Virginian by birth, is not only a loyal
supporter Of all Virgnia's traditions, but
is also keen student Of her history so
little known to the general reader As she
related I'm her charming manner the
achievements Of her State in tho struggle
for democratic institutions, suggested tho
long list of world famous Virginia names
and traced their influence upon our coun-
try's development, hor hearers could not
resist the spell which Virginia excris upon
the heart Of every American.
MISS RICH TELLS or HER WORK.
Miss Mary f. Rich. who is this year
doing fold extension work In education,
on Friday morning gave an extremely
interesting resume Of her work in the
State. She told the college students Of
the ends which she seeks to accomplish,
70 bring into the two-year teacher train
ing courses all girls who would otherwise
enter the elementary schools with no
training in advance of high school and -
short summer school course of study The
two-year course Ia merely splendid
emergency means OF meeting the present
scarcity of good teachers. The I'd eal OF
Tho State educators is, however, college
tiained women, even in elementary schools
and il il encouraging to note that even now
several college graduates are -ceking
elementary work and that three Of the
prcsent Seniors will teach in this depart
ment in preference TO high school work
In her field Miss Rich advances the in
terests of the rcotllat four-year colleUe
cOuI scs. arts and sctnnces. home economic
and AGRICULTURE education and scoksS IN
every way to present 90 the high school
students tho attractive side Of college, Dfe
its institutions. organizations, sociai life
and academic standards In closing ahe
asked tho girls TO do their part in helping
her spread the truth about collegr~~nd Ia
maintain the ideals Of true wumanhood
IN their college life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23
SPANISH WOMEN BEGIN
EQUALITY CRUSADE

Madrid. Nov 23.-The Society Of the
Spenish Women's Crusade hos decided 20
begin M intensive campaign throughout
the country in favor Of the equalization Of
laws for men and women, which, according
to their ds scarstions, at the present time
are totally unjust 10 women.
Branches of the organization will be
formed in every large centre Of the coun-
try, and frequent meetings will be held
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23
FIGHT ON WHITE HOUSE GROUNDS.
Kenturky and Texas Turkeys Engage
in Battle.

Washington. Nov. %. The White
House grounds WIS the scene today of q
spirited battle between the turkey pob-
blcrs sent President Wilson for Thanks
giving by South Triinblo Of Kentucky, and
the Chamber of Commerce Of Cucro,
Texas
The turkeys were released from their
crates and Texas lenped upon Kentucky,
but IN the fighting the turkey from Ken
tucky emerged victorious though rot
linscathed Then with bloody comb and
brdrsggled feathers IL engaged In a strut
of pride over its victorious battle with
the Lone Star State repreaenteLive.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23

Its revelation 20 corn sufferers. the
wonderful way that "Gets-It" banishes
COINS. Spend two minutes-that's ALTO
apply 2 or 8 drops TO any corn or callus.
The pain viii stop instantly In few
seconds the corn dries right up. Soon
u has loosened 30 you can peel it off IN
ne coraplete piece, root and all.
''Gets-It" is sold by all druggists: money
hack oil request, costs but tribe. MID
" l.. Lawrence & Co, Chicago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23
ROBBED WHILE ATTENDING
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Ceneve, Nov 81 Miss Ruth Sweet
rer, representative of the Auerican
suffragist organization, has notified the
police that while attending the League
of Nations meeting on Saturday she waa
robbed of furs valued Mt s25n
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23

Each package ~ Diamond Dgs" go
tains directions - simple thaf nfV
woman ran diamond dye nnrn. sfaiis
skirts, waista. druneg. Ouaia. gllyn
stocking. EVeaism, drRperea ever
thing whether WOOL sIik linen oqffnn
or mixad zoods, new. rich. iadciess r1infs
Have druggist show ypu diamond Dfn
Colnf Card "
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23

be authorized ~ hF ehpifla's uf.crs
where = mpnppoiY n any product H
found
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23
Cets-It
Wonder
Corn
Peeler

Just as Good for Calluses. Money
Back if IL Fails.
Don be bossed through life by pesky
corn or callus. Don't let corn tell you
when 90 SIT down. Don't wear shoes too
large for YOU because a corn says you
must. Get nd Of the darned thing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-23
Watching In Pear.

Sir Auckland Geddes says that the
world is watching this co,ntry's expert
ment with prohibition Watching in feai
or hope2 Waterbury Renuhlican
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-21
NATHAN FLEISCHER,
FINANCIER, DEAD
Associate of Benjamin Cug-
genheinl IN Large Enterprises.

Nathan Fleischer. prominent business
yesterday of pieural pneumonia in his
apartment in the Belleclaire Hotel.
Broadway and Seventy street.
Mr.. Fleischer was born in Satz. Bohe-
mia, in 1858. He came to this county
when he was thirteen years old and set
tied in Newark. where he started a
jewelry store. FIVE years later he be-
came a clerk In a grocery store and
later formed a partnership with Selig
Scheuer. In 1897 he sold to his partner
his interest in the chain of stores and
devoted himself to larger financial un-
dertakings in Paterson.
Under Mayor Christian Braun he
served as Park Comm ssioner and dur
ing the administration of the late Mayor
Tohn Johnson he was one of five COM
missloners appointed to revise the finan-
cial methods of the city Of Paterson.
He organized the Hamilton Trust
Company OF Paterson and was a direc-
tor of that institut on at the time Of his
death. In later business activity he
associated with Benjamin Guggenheim
in the Power and Mining Machinery
Company and helped in the merger Of
that company with the International
Steam Pump Company, of which he be-
came successfully treasurer, vlce-presi-
dent and European representative. He
was for fifteen years a resident OF New
York, but never lost his interest in Pat
erson and his numerous charitable
works there.
Mr. Fleischer was not married Two
sisters survive.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-21
SOPER-.JENXEY.

AT service conducted by the brides
father, the Rev DR.. William r. Jenvey,
Miss Elsie Bryant Jenvey of Oakland,
Cal, was married to Mr.. !. II. Gardner
Soper. portrait painter in st. Pauls
Episcopal Church. Hoboken. last Tues
day. The Rev. DIR. Jenvey until his re-
moval to California was for thirty years
rector of st. Paul's Church. The bride
was born in Hoboken and was baptized
and confirmed in the church in which
she was married. There was a recep-
ton In the home of Mrs. Walter c. Jor-
dan, u cousin of the bride. at 2020 Broad
way. Mr.. and Mrs. Soper will live at IL
Gramercy Park.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-21
NJ A r r lie D

BONNER-COLE.--On Saturday, November
90, az Willlamstown, Mass, by the Rev.
Edward 4 MacMaster. Carolyn, daughter
Of Mr. and Mr.. Harvey +. Cole. 70 Hoyt
Cambrelleng Bonner n Brooklyn. y. Y.
LEvY-HACKER- GoLDsNITH. -- Mr. and
Mrs. Arson T. Hacker. OF $40 West iTist
st., announce the marriage OF their daurh-
ter, Anna Hacker GOlfsmith. 10 Mr.
Emanuel Levy, on Wednesday. November
H. 1920 az the Hotel Aston. Rev. DR.
b. a. Tinti.er officiating
BHODE-BROWN.-- Thursday. November
II. at Newark y. j., Alice Brown Of Now
York. 10 Albert II. Rhode Of Philadelphia.
SMTTH-CH AlMERS.-M Jean W Chal-
marriage OF her daughter Willamina to
Mr.. Franklin H. Smith % Rochester, y
", on Saturday, November 90. 1920, at
Grace Church In the city 81 New YORK