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New-York tribune., 1921-11-29

Admiral Sims's address to the gradu-
ates of the War College on the subject
Of military conservatism is like torch
that singes the laggards in the. navy,
exposes bureaucratic sluggishness and
lights up the path to intelligent and
modern accomplishment
"Ever since men first began to use
weapons to fight each other military
minds have been reproached for excess
sive conservatism, polite term often
intended to imply a dangerous class re-
luctance to accept new IDEAS" All
armies and navies have suffered more
or less from this ailmcnt and none
more than the navy Of the United
States in recent years.
In the United States Navy this "habit
of mind" has too often caused "suc,
cessful resistance on the part of re-
sponsible naval officials, sometimes
continued until overcome by civil au~
thorities or by the force of public
opinion"
Examples
AS examples we may mention the
resistance TO steam propulsion, the
clinging to sails and wooden ships, the
fight against the monitor, the objec,
ton to the dreadnought type, the re-
fusal to adopt modern gunnery train
ing; and finally, to-day, the unwilling
raco tn od7,, IL tbo pocr;b1o u,ee;nc -
the dreadnought and the probable
domination OF air power and submarine
power in future naval warfare. "It is
not necessary to review all of these
phases of our navy's resistance, but it
should be recorded that these contro-
versies were fought out in some in
stances not cnly with extreme bitter
ness, but with an apparent inability or
indisposition to accept the plainest
possible evidence"
From his own experience Admiral
Sims gives crushing proofs of the dead
Illness Of naval conservatism. AS naval
attache in Europe he worked inces-
sanity. During the four years from
the beginning Of 1897 until the latter
part of 1900 I made from France and
Russia extensive reports on the gun
merry training Of the French and Rus
sian navies. Reports on ordnance, con-
struction and SO forth during this
period showed great superiority of
design over the astonishing ineficiency
of our contemporary ships. In all,
these reports comprised over 1900
pages. They produced no appreciable
effect at the time, and were not only
destroyed, but the lctter-press copies
in Paris were burned by order of the
Navy Department."
Conservatism covered itself by de-
stroying the evidence of its own in.
efficiency! Sims might as we'll have
devoted his time to making an occa-
sional perfunctory report, not to dis
turb the serene slumbers of the Navy
Department. He could have enjoyed
the social life of European capitals
instead of burning the midnight oil for
the good of the navy! Is this the way
to keep navy up to date?
AS result of this neglect to improve
our system of gunnery training, our
feet at the Battle of Santiago made
only 8 per cent of hits in short
range fight!
But conservatism continued to sit
supinely upon the lid. Sims was
ordered to the Asiatic fleet, and again
went to work. SIN 1901 and 1902 many
reports were submitted from China
on the design Of foreign ships, their
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
Safety in Curiosity
fFrom The Chicago Daily Nesos)

(From The Chicago Dolly NeipsI
Only in great, injurious city eouid
burglars drive in a noisy automobli"
up to a shop on busy street, jimmy
their way in. load their car with ioos
and drive serenely away, unnoticee'
After all, something is TO be SAID Joe
that prying interest in other peoples
affairs that is characteristic OF MAIN
Street.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
Enforced Health
fFrom The Kansas citu n,

fFrom The Kansas City Tlmes)
Medicinal beer having been snatched
from the lips of the sick. they might
as well get up now and totter back
to work.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
Liability Dept?

[From The Michigan Alumnusl
Paul Bowen, 'l6, is the proud father
of twin girls. Those wishing to send
congratulations should address him in
care of the Standard Accident Ins. Co.,
Detroit.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29

Speaking of submarines, Mr.. James
P. Sinnott refers, in The Evening
Mail, to the Cornell team as "the lads
from far below Cayuga's waters"
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29

1t is Russ's conceit that when The
Brooklyn Citizens linotyper set it "Die
Gobhcrdamerung" he was only sympa-
thizing with Secretary Hughes's notion
about the twilight Of the gobs.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
OF Course Unfair

"The London Mall" in announc-
ing the dismissal of H. G. Wells as
its correspondent at the Washington
conference, makes the following ex-
PLANTATION:
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29

Perhaps Mr.. Cohen was thinklng sf
Weber and Fields, or Mutt and JEFF.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29

Ours has ''File No. 113."
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29

pher Morley, quotes from William
Rothensteins estimate of Joseph Con-
rad: "To-day his luxurious prose is
unassailable by purists and professors"
His luxurious prose isn't anything of
the kind. 1t is assailable by pursts,
and by professors, and by anybody else
who cares about, for example, the mis-
use of "like." 1t is good writing, but
unassailable ?-1, 900 x MOI
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
BARNARD GOLF
TOURNEY DRAWS
GENESE0STARS
Compete in Tourney at Cleveland,
IIL-Talk of Arranging Meet
in Geneseo Next Month.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill, Sept. ia large
number of Geneseo's citizens who
are devotees of the game of Barn
yard golf, journeyed to Gottsche's
Grove at Cleveland, Ill, today. Otto
Stohl is in charge of the horse
shoe tournament, which he has ar
ranged for this date and for which
he has received large number of
entries. A tournament was held
at Erie last Thursday, but on ac-
count of the poor condition of the
roads, due to the recent heavy rains
very few of Geneseo pitchers were
present.
There is some talk of arranging
a tournament for Geneseo to take
place early next month. John
Papenthien states that there re-
mains a balance in the treasury
from the contributions and re-
ceipts of last falls tourney. Fur
Their subscriptions may be solicited
to make the cash prizes to the win
ners large enough to attract the
horseshoe pitchers from miles
around. Another meeting will be
held soon for the purpose Of fur
Their discussion of the proposal to
hold a tournament here. There is
no doubt but that favorable action
will be taken at that time. If so,
the date will be selected and neces-
sary committees appointed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
DEATH CLAIMS
]. ". RICHMOND,
81, OF GENESEO
Veteran Nurseryman Passes Ava,
After Long Illness; Funeral
From the Home.

Geneseo, Sept -17.-Joseph War
rem Richmond. aged 81. known
throughout the upper Mississinn,
valley states as an authority on
horticulture and owner of one of
the largest nurseries in the state
died at 3 o'clSck yesterday after
noon at Prospect Hall farm. his
home. Death came after an illness
Of almost three years.
Mr.. Richmond was born Feb. %
1S40, in North Scituate. r. l.. bnt
when he was four years old tha
family moved to Illinois. settling in
Geneseo in 1854. That has been
the family home ever since. At the
age of % Mr.. Richmond acquired a
large acreage which he devoted 10
nursery stock and rapidly built m
one of the finest nursery farms in
the state. He was a salesman and
representative of the firm Is years
being widely known through ILL.,
nois, Iowa, Michigan and Wiscou-
sin. Upon the death of his brother
Edwin in 1880. another brother.
Francis E, was associated with
him in management of the nursery
two years.
The marriage of Mr.. Richmond to
Miss Clara Mcclellan occurred in
Saginaw, Mich, May 20. 1891. Two
children were born to the union:
Mildred Ella, a teacher in Lewis
ton, Mont, and Warren, who in re-
cent years has succeeded his father
in management of the farms.
Funeral Tomorrow,
Mr.. Richmond was a member OF
the National Association of Nur-
serymen and of Stewart lodge, Ma
sons. Funeral services will be held
at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in
the home. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Frank S. Brewer Of
the Geneseo Congregational church.
Burial will take place in Oakwood
cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
NO BABY CLINIC
HELD YESTERDAY,
RAIN PREVENTING
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, Sept. 17.-No babies were
examined at the home bureau tent
yesterday, though more applied for
registration than any otner day.
The heavy rain of Friday morning
put the tent and the work in gen
eral in such condition that every
one connected with the clinic was
sure no babies would be presented
during the day. The responsibility
of examining the youngsters where
the chill air would strike them was
also thought too great a risk, SO
DR.. Gerard of Springfield, who was
conducting the work, left yester-
day morning. But the babies fool
ed them. Despite the weather they
appeared in greater throngs than
on either of the other two DAYS.
only TO be turned away. 1t is ex-
pected that the baby clinic will be
made permanent one of the fair.
as the success was more than was
hoped for.
There were 55 babies examined.
OF these two babies, a boy and
girl, scored higher, each being 81
per cent perfect. They were How
ard Ray Anderson of Viola and
Margaret Peters of Burgess.
Miss Helen Schouten, home ad-
visor of Mercer county, stated that
200 babies would have been exam
ined had the weather permitted.
Mothers from all over the county
and many from other counties
brought their children to be ex-
amined by the specialist.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
FRED MARBLES
STRUCK BY CAR;
INJURY To BACK
Knocked Down by Taxi as He Steps
From Truck Near His Home
in AlcdO Last Night.
Especial to The Argus. }

AledO, Sept. 17.-Fred Marble.
age 10. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Simon
MARBLE of Aledo. was seriously in
jured last evening when he was
Knocked down and run over by a
taXicab on its way to the fair
grounds. The accident occurred at
west Second and Ash streets. Mar
pie suffered q wrenched back. a
bad cut on the back of the head and
numerous bruises about the Shout
ders. Mike Samsone, of Cham
palgn, ILL.,, the driver of the taxi
CAB, was not held. The truck on
which Marble was riding was COM
ing into Aledo from the fair
grounds. The taxi was going west.
MarpIe jumped off of the truck at
MS home. which is on the corner OF
Ash and Seventh street. AS he stem
ped down he slipped and the taxi
struck him. He was knocked down
and one of the wheels of the car
passed over his leg. He was
doubled up from the force of the
dow and il was thought at first
MS back was broken. He was tax
en- 10 his home and DR.. H. L. Walk
er called. Examination showed the
nerves of the back to have been
temporarily injured. No bones were
broken. Reports this morning were
that MARBLE was getting along as
well as could be expected. His
physician states that he expects no
serious consequences as a result
OF the accident.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
GALESBvRC MAN
KILLED BY BOLT
(Snecial to The Argus.l J

Galesburg, ILL.,, Sept. 17.-Elec-
tricity from a bolt of lightning
killed Charles Whitney, IS, a watch
man at the distributing plant of the
Galesburg Railway, Lighting and
Power company in Knoxville, five
miles east, yesterday morning. His
body was discovered at a. m, the
flesh burned, part of the clothing
burned away and the rest smolder-
ing.
William Mechan, superintendent
of the plant, said he thought a bolt
of lightning had struck the wires
and been transmitted to the light
ming arrester tanks through the
wires which at that minute the
dead man must have been toucn-
ing, tojudge by his attitude and
position of his body on the floor
of the plant.
Whitney was 6S years old and his
only relative is his invalid wife. He
had been in Knoxville 10 years.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
CENESEO RAIL
CROSSINGS TO
BE MADE SAFE
Rock Island Line Officials Guaran.
tee Council to Decrease Speed
and Install New Gates.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Sept. 17.-F'Or some time
past Mayor Davis and the members
of the city council have been en-
deavoring to obtain better safe
guarding at the railroad crossings
in this city. The excessive speed
OF the through trains has also been
a source of complaint.
A letter of very recent date was
received by the city authorities as
surfing them that the Rock Island
railroad officials would equip the
State street crossing with a new
and later design of gates, and that
a new watchman's tower would be
erected on the north side Of the
main tracks. The question Of in
stalIing gates at the Oakwood ave-
nue. crossing is also being consid-
cred. This is the crossing Just west
of the depot and is dangerous on
account of the switching done over
it. These improvements are well
coined by the city officials and pub
lie generally, and will be accom-
phshed only after diligent effort by
the members of the city council
The great speed with which some
passenger trains have gone through
town has been ordered decreased,
to effect a greater degree Of safety
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
STAFF COMPLETE
AT INSTITUTE
Arrival of Miss Knight Makes
Teaching Corps Intact-Debat-
ing Societies Active.
Especial CorrespondenceN

Geneseo, H., Sept. 1.-THE ar
rival of Miss Mildred Knight in this
city last Thursday from her home
presence in Geneseo of the entire
teaching corps at the Geneseo Col
legiate Institute Miss Knight is a
graduate at Knox college at Gales
burg, and will have charge of the
English department at G.. c. L
Principal Thornton reports that
the class work at G. G. |. is going
forward in most satisfactory
manner. He is much pleased with
the prospects of his school for the
present year.
The Webster Debating society
met at G. c. l. Thursday evening
and considered the following sub
jeCt for discussion: Resolved.
That the leaders of the labor I'M
ions are conductive to business
prosperity. On next Thursday
evening the subject for debate be-
fore the Websterians will be: Re
solved, that the first draft of the
movies, as it cume from their liy-
ing actors and actresses, proves
the immortality of the picture
show" In the light of recent
events which have conferred about
some of the stars of movieland, this
question should be a source of live
On Thursday evening, Sept. %, at
Atkinson hall, will be given piano
recital under the auspices of the
music department of G. c. l. This
recital Will be given for the benefit
TO the piano fund of the school. A
new instrument has recently been
added to the equipment of the mU-
81 department and all receipts Of
this recital will be credited to this
fund to apply on the purchase
price. Miss Williamson, who is iu
charge of the music department,
will be on the program for several
numbers. The advanced pupils will
also participate in the program
which will be definitely announced
within a lew days.
William RingIe of Cambridge,
president of the board of trustees
Of the G. c. l., forwarded a check
for $3.50 to the treasurer d few
days ago. This Is the interest on
his subscription OF $4,000 To the
100000 endowment fund which
was completed last year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
ALedo and Mercer County
TAKE CAMPBELL
after FIGHT ON
A RIVER ISLAND
COrnered in Shack, Clark's Assail-
ant Reslsts Until Wounded by
His Pursuers-
Especial to The Argus.)

! Aledo, Sept. Thames Camp
bell, who fractured the skull of Ce-
Gil Clark of Keithsburg with the
butt end of revolver in an assault
, last Wednesday night, was cap
tured at 2:30 this morning on Black
Hawk island in the Mississippi riV-
er, opposite Keithsburg. The cap
ture was made by three former sol
diers, one a brother of the injured
man.
: Campbell is said to have COM
mitted the assault on Clark at the
instigation of the husband of a
keithsburg woman, who was
thought to have been out with a
strange man. The assault was
made on the wrong man.
Last Thursday morning Camp
bell was served with a warrant by
Special Deputy Sheriff Martin Au-
brey. The warrant was served at
Campbell's shack on the banks of
the Mississippi river. Covering
the officer with a gun, Campbell
made an escape by jumping into a
boat and drifting down the river.
Officials in river towns were i'm
mediately notified of his escape,
but until this morning no trace of
him could be found.
Yesterday afternoon three
Keithsburg young men. all former
soldiers, and one a brother of
Clark, came to Sheriff j. 7. Elem
ing with a request that they be dep
utlzed that they might go after
Campbell. The young men are
Charles Clark, Ward Hawkins and
Carl Norman. They stated that
they thought they knew where
Campbell was hiding. Sheriff Elem
ing complied with their request,
and armed with guns they began
their search
They went Immediately to the is
land on which they thought Camp
bell was hiding. After several
hours searching they located him
in a shack on the island and or
dered him to surrender. Campbell
refused to surrender and appeared
armed with a revolver. Two of the
ex-soldier shot at him and Camp
bell was struck in the right arm
by bullet from one CT the guns.
The bone of the forearm was SPIN
tered. He surrendered and was
brought to AIedo, where he was
lodged in the county jail. InVestI-
cation showed that the bullet which
struck him severed an artery aS
well as splintered the bone. Br.
G. II. Moore oil Aledo was called to
give medical aid to the injured
man. He found the wound Il bad
one, the bone beng spIinered so
badly that it was almost impossible
to set it. Amputation may be nee
essary. 1t is possible that the in
jured man will be removed to d
hospital if permission of the board
of supervisors and states attorney
is obtained.
Campbell appeared Indifferent as
to the result OF his arrest. He
credited his downfall to booze, but
declared that he would never
drink again
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
FLIGHTS CEASE
WITH ACCIDENT
TO PROPELLERS
Especial to The Argus. !

Aledo. Sept 17.-Fair visitors
who were scheduled to take flight
in the air yesterday afternoon with
R. H. Bloxham, Davenport aviator
who, with his flying circus plane.
is an attraction at the fair grounds,
were disappointed when all rides
were called off for the afternoon.
due to a broken propeller on the
machine. The accident occurred
when landing was made, the plane
crashing into fence and breaking
the propeller. However, a new pro-
peller was sent for yesterday and
Aviator Bloxham hoped 10 continue
his flights today.
Members of the administration
office force at the fair grounds
drew for a free ride and Mrs. Mary
Wells was the lucky winner. Due
to the accident Mrs. Wells was not
able to take a journey in the clouds
yesterday but expects to go TODAY.
Up to the time of the accident
the aviator was kept busy taking
up passengers. He will make the
Cambridge fair next week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
HEAVY RAINS OF
WEEK IN GENESEO
CAUSE DRAINAGE
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo. ILL.,, Sept. 17.-Rain has
fallen in Geneseo every day or night
during the last week But the eli
max for heavy precipitation came
Thursday night. 1t rained during
the evening and at midnight the
downpour commenced. 1t continued
throughout the night The section
employees on the Rock Island were
called out to walk the tracks
watching for washouts which
might become dangerous to traffic.
The tramway railroad used by the
Dunnegan Construction Co., which
is building the hard road, was
washed out in places and called
for immediate repair.
The Geneseo creek was out of its
banks yesterday morning, the wat
er at its height, having been over
the roadway at the Main street
bridge. Some people feared a re-
currence of the high waters of
year ago last June. Some of the
rural route mail carriers were IN
able to make their trips yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
OHIO GROVE UNIT
WINS FIRST WITH
KITCHEN EXHIBIT
special to The Argns \

Aledo, Sept. 17.-FTrst prize for
the exhibits displayed at the home
bureau tent by the units of the
bureau, went to the Ohio Grove
women. Their exhibit was OF mod
ern dlshwashing equipment. Miss
Margery Simms, home MANAGEMENT
specialist from the University CT
Illinois, acted as Judge. Miss Sims
also met all visitors at the home
bureau tent yesterday and gave in
terviews to all who desired them.
The Aledo unit placed second in
the exhibits, a medicine chest, with
hrst aid equipment being their dis
play. Matron unit took third with a
display Of made over clothing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
BODY War HERO
LIES IN STATE
AT SHEFFIELD
American Legion Men Guard Re-
mains of Raymond v. Martin,
Who Was Killed in France.
Especial Correspondence

Sheffield, Ill, Sept. 17--CloSely
guarded by members of the H. F.
Hortz post of the American Lee
gion, the remains of Raymond W.
Martin, United States marine, killed
il France in October, 1918. will lie
in state at the Johnson undertak-
ing parlors here until Sunday after
noon, when they will be taken TO
the home OF his father, Nels Mar
tin, where the funeral will be held.
The Legion will have full charge
OF the funeral and the Mystic Work
ers of the World will attend in a
body. The deceased is survived by
his father, Nels Martin, two sis
ters, Mrs. Helen Smith and Mrs.
Heba Van De Keere OF Sheffield,
and two brothers, Leroy OF Moline
and Harry at home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17

GUARD FINANCES

Galesburg, Ill. Sept. l7.--kcon-
omy is the watchword OF the Knox
county supervisors this fall IL
yesterdays session it was 1ec'aeu
to do away with two supernumeI-
aries in the office of the county
superintendent of schools and one
bailiff in the sheriff's office. Econ
omy was fur her provided ioF o!
denying for the coming year 90,
nations to the Knox county alu
district fair and the Lafayette f"I..
and the Poultry association snow
and in minor finances of the coun-
ty.
The result in the levy for count!
expenses is a saving Of =lore than
$4,000, of this $3.50 berg in sal
aries alone. The levy this year Is
to be s166195, while last year =
was S179,285.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-17
KNOXISFACING
ROOM SHORTAGE
Lack of Living Space to be Prob
lem With Opening OF Registra-
ton Next Tuesday.
Especial to The Argus.)

Galesburg, III, Sept 17.-knox
college faces a serious shortage of
living space for students, as the
enrolment is to total over 600 this
fall. Registration begins Tuesday
and classes start Thursday.
To adjust the overflow students
to rooms and board out in the city,
and also to procure them employ
ment if they want it, either At
wages or board and room means Of
remuneration, a bureau has been
at the college offices.
Here employment and lodging are
taken care Of. Seymour Hall, the
mems dormitOry, and Whiting Hall,
abode of women, as well as other
college lodging places, are full and
have waiting lists.