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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31

U
turns, the problems under which
the world Is struggling seem 10
have a definite relationship TO each
ether. France reseuts the talk that
she is maintaining a large stand
| ing army merely because her OIL
GERS want Jobssand her milftaristic
spirit is on edge. She says she
keeps that army because nobody
else Will offer an army to protect
| her against a German invasion
! BHt the Germans are disarmed, you
will say. To that France answers:
| Germany has not yet paid her war
| bill. Ask the man on the street IN
France and he viii remind you OF
| the millions that are dead and the
millions that live on. MANNED and
crippled, and he will ask what
your plan is to insure against an
other invasion or what your idea
is OF how the German shall be
forced to pay his bill.
Turn over to England. The man
on the street there knows the Brit
fish fleet saved him from death.
ply OF England would have gone to
the bottom at the within of the sub
marine Twice IL a century the
feet has saved the Briton. He
hates to part with it-and will not
lightly agree to stop building
Then look at Japan. Millions and
millions OF people squeezed to-
gether on a few islands struggling
for an outlet They look toward
China with its wealthy resources
oh oil CT nd IN W 9f haf p
development? But the big powers
the United States. Great Britain,
Italy, France and the rest-refuse
to allow China to be Gespoiled.
The overseas trade OF each coun-
try can not be jeopardized by al
lowing Japan a monopoly in tho
far east
The man on the street in Great
Britain. France and Japan makes
public opinion. Collectively his
power talks. Would the man on
the street Ia the United States go
to war with Japan to save China?
President Roosevelt once told the
Germs ambassador he didn't think
so. The far east is too far away.
But why should America carry the
burden alone? All far eastern prob
lens heretofore have been settled
by coalition of powers-nothing
so formal as an alliance. but an eff
fective combination of countries
having vital interests to pr~tect.
Seek Equality.
The object of the coming confer
ence therefore is to draw up rules
and regulations fog the behavior of
all nations in the far east-an eff
fort to establish equality of COM
mercial Opportunity. Indeed. it
goes deeper than that. Sources of
friction must be removed. other
wise theTell be a war in the far
east in the next decade. And Amer
lea has had one lesson in how she
can be drawn into a mdelstrom
from which at first she seemed to
be thousands of miles distant
But aside from far eastern ques-
tions, comes a larger matter
bringing the nations Of Europe and
America into some kind of an an
Outstanding about the future Shall
the reparations question be allowed
to drift with France Ike, ping a big
army to enforce her wish? Amer
lea wants Europe to pay back the
ten billion dollars lent during the
war. Il can't be paid until Ger
many begins paying England and
France. The United States has q
material interest in seeing Ger
many make good her pledges AS.
Stunning the good faith of Germany
she will not be restored by a pol
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31

economic welfare Preparations,
balanced budgets. payment of war
debts, refinanci g of war loans. re-
adjustment of the whole financial
situation-this and ways and means
OF bringing nations into periodic
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31

even though he is unwilling at
present to favor American MEM
bership.
But Just the same international
cooperation. not isolation, is the
fundamental in ore. iden, Hard
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31

ing's policy. And at the Washing.
ton conference America will come
back into the family OF allied and
associated powers and Jake up
anew the thread of European ques-
tions which do affect Americas
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31

conference hereafter. either throush
the supreme council or tafornai
meetings of foreign ministers ana
ambassadors. are to be talked over
in an effort to me- a healing
peace
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31
Shoe Specials For the
RummaQe Sale

Mems house slippers mostly large Sizes pr, .85c
Infants soft-sole slippers and shoes, odd lots and
not all sizes, pair Observation-Disclosures. Sc
Women's real kid high shoes in black and brown
big lot to choose from, pair .............. $1.95
Black kid oxfords and two-strap comfort slippers
all sizes, pair NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $3.50
Mems four-buckle all rubber over Shoes sizes to
IL only, Rummage price ............... $1.59
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31
Here Are Domestics In the
Rummaqe

Short lengths of muslin, sheetings and percales,
Half price
Sheeting, 2l5 yards long, 81 width, bleached or
olAOiCdSA1cu coCL orc
brown muslin yard wide, nice quality 10 yards
Scarlet flannel, strictly all WOOL Plain and twiIIed
"a year ago were worth S1.25-present price 85c,
Rummage sale price, yard ...... Aec
White twliied outing short lengths. Very spe-
Fine nainsook and long cloth, a few pieces in the
muslin section: Well known brands SLIGHTLY
solled on outside folds. Sale price. Yard a.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31
Household Furnishings at
Rumma9e Prices

Phoenix securing soap, selling regularly at 1Oc 2
cake, 3 cakes for a. W q
=. '''''' 1900. 1Oc
30 radiator brushes, regular soc sellers, while thew
Wizard" dustless dust cloths. chemically +roo+o
large auto size Rummage price .......s 3sc
pne lot OF white dinner ware such as bread and
butter plates, pie plates, dinner plates daau
coupes, oatmeal and fruit saucers slightly mnerr.
feet, your choice, each ..' mp a.
About dozen combination can and LII.
selling regularly at 25c, priced during the p Pa
mage sale, each ... INC nun I'M
ni1ck JaPanned fire shovels, short handles onlv Ac
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31
Rummage In the Mems and Boys
Section For Bargains

Boys tapeless blouse waists-dark madras and
light striped percale. Sizes to 8, each lie
Boys sweater coats, roll collar each ... 79c
Boys night shirts of warm tennis flannel, choice
of pink and blue stripes, each ........... SIC
Boys and juvenile cloth hats made of dark Wors-
ted suitings, each ..............#...... =. SIC
Mems cloth hats, assorted checks and plads, sec
Mems union suits of worsted wool mixed, ea $1.5S
Mems shirts and draw ers of white and ecru ribbed
fIeeced, each SEC
Men cashmerette socks for winter wear, pair, 15c
Mems stiff cuff shirts, white madras and striped
percales. Odd lots and have sold in price to $3.50
eacn .......... &c
Mems genuine chamois gloves, black stitched back
Mems and boys winter caps with pull down ear
protectors each .............. Csc
Mems sweater coats roll collar and V-neck style,
navy maroon and gray, have been selling at 1926,
Yarn Section
Saxony yarn, ball 18c
Germantown yarn, ball .................. 1Sc
Shetland floss, ball 13c
Knitting needles, pairs ................. Sc
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31
Dress Goods In This Sale

Short lengths in serges, 40 to so inches wide
Good range of colors and has been selling at 50 So
Wool skirtings-fancy plaids, all wool. "a inches
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Gloves

gloves
"Kayser's" double silk gloves in black and beaver
small sizes, 70 and b, pair ............... 79c
two-clasp style, black, pongee and mastic. Small II
sizes, pair .......... 2oc
Women's cashmere gloves in black, all Sizes pr 29c
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is
BIGGEST THING
Since END WAR

Continued from FIRST page.)
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Observation-Disclosures

Odd lot of BRASSIERES and BANDEAUX
that have been selling up to $500, during
the Rummage sale we are going to close
them out.
Brassieres in lace and satin and
all over lace at .. S1.98I
Bandeaux-Another lot Of Lace
and satin, and all over, at $1.A9I
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Rumma9e In
Hosiery

OiAAdAA AOISJ OouS anu eHuS3
etc.
Women's hose Of fine mer-
cerized Isle, colors, pr, Csc
Misses silk hose, white
ribbed all silk, sizes 6 to
712, pair acc
Women's wool hose and
misses sport hose, odd lot,
pair ......... $1.39
Infants black wool hose,
small sizes, pair loo
Infants white hose, fine
mercerized Isle, soiled,
pair ............ 15c
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31
Rummage In the Art Section

13-piece luncheon sets in cross stitch design 49c
Stamped card table in ecru blue, and white,
each ..................... Csc and Sc
Stamped dresser scarfs in lazy daisy and conven-
tional designs, each Observation-Disclosures. acc
Stamped guest towels in assorted patterns large
size with hemstitched hem and lace medalions
Oe'C41 aye
Stamped pillow slips, some have hemstitched hens
others have scalloped edge and pretty designs
pan .......'.. ............., 75c
Royal Society packages ......... One-half Price
Kloster crochet cottons, all colors, large ball,
D. M. c. floss, skein . II
Silk floss, in assorted colors, doz ..1 Oc
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-31
Linens In the Rummaoe

Soiled bed spreads, extra fine satin spreads Plain
hem, 78x88. Average price of the lot about $40,
Just little soiled on the outside is ALL each S4.9s
Turkish towels. A small lot to close at a very
japanese luncheon sets-13 pieces, per set Soc
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10
UNUSUAL Ceremony
ON SUNDAY AT The
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
YOUNG Greek Americans viii
Be Welded.

The first wedding In Martinsburg
Of Greek-Americans on an elaborate
social scale will take place Sunday
afternoon at Trinity Episcopal
church. The contracting parties
will be Miss Despina Hantaka.
daughter of Mr.. Nick Hantaka, of
Waynesboro, Pa, and Mr.. Peter An
astos, and the ceremony will lie
performed by priest of the Greek
Catholic church from Baltimore, who
has been engaged especially. for this
occasion.
Permission to use the Episcopal
for q marriage according to tue
rites of the Greek church was grant
ed by Bishop w. L. Gravatt Of the
Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia.
Guests will be present from Harris
burg. Hagerstown, Winchester, Bal
timore, Washington and other points,
both for the wedding and for the
dinner and reception that is to fol-
low at Lords Hall, West Burke
street. Mr.. John Julias will b. the
best man. After the ceremony and
reception the newlyweds will leave
on their honeymoon and upon their
return Mr. and Mrs. Anastoa will
make their future home in Martins
burg.
The bride, who Is an attractive
and accomplished young lady, was
born on the Island Of Mitlini, Greece,
and has not long been in this coun-
try. The groom is widely known as
ono of the most successful young
business men of Martinsburg. Al
though born in Greece he has Hp3nt
many years in Martinsburg and Is
now engaged in the hotel and res
taurant business. He is prominently
identified with many local fraternal
and social activities and is highly
regarded by all with whom he comes
in contact.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10
CHIEFS OPTIMISTIC
over MINERS PLAN
To Settle Troubles In West
Virginia.

Washington, Sept. 10.-Representa-
tives of the United Mine Workers
today were optimistic of securing
administration support for plan
calculated to settle for all time the
differences between the miners and
operators that on numerouso ccasions
have resulted in open warfare in
West Virginia.
This plan is so simple, according
to the miners representatives, that
there is every reason to believe It
will recommend itself not only to
the Senate investigating committee
soon to open hearings in West Nir-
ginia, but also to President Hard
ing and Secretary Of War Weeks.
Aside from the natural interest
which the President has in seeing
general conditions restored in the
State the administration has finally
indicated that 1t does not purpose
to keep Federal troops there in def
nitely, and is equally opposed to the
ieda of being appealed to for as
sistance every time the situation be-
comes alarming.
The expense Of sending soldiers
into a State is normally borne by
the Federal government. Because of
cuts in the Army appropriation bill
the war department has been com
PEELED to practice the strictest econ
omy.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10
(ev international News service)


Morgantown, Sept. lowest Vir.
ginia is dance mad.
The hold-ups, riots and strikes
here and there have not satiated the
thirst Of West Virg mans for ex-
element. Dancing has been called
upon to add it's share Of thrills. The
dancing craze has seized old and
young. The dancing devotees are
lined up sharply against those who
don't dance. Sometimes the win
ners are those whose toes don't au-
tomatically beat time the moment
the orchestra strikes up "The Tan
talizing Blues" and whose cotton
clad limbs and sensible shoes can
follow the crack Of the sidewalk
without the least trouble. Other
times the innings go to those whose
silken ankles have 2 twinkle all
their own. and whose Guido, are
ready to Skinny upon SIGHT Of a
saxophone.
But there is always some one to
take the joy out Of life. There are
lots of such persons in this state
and they are mighty active. too. They
have waged strong war against
school teachers dancing. Their 50
cial monkey wrench has partly
wrecked the dancing machinery in
some communities.
Few Dancing Teachers.
Although Captain George M. Ford,
state superintendent of schools in
West Virginia, has ruled that
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10

the Mexican settlement in the
western part OF the city, where the
foods waters engulfed hundreds OF
homes of people before their occu-
pants had chance to make their
way to safety.
The south section OF the city was
also heavily hit by the swirlipg
waters. Hundreds OF houses In this
district were swept from their fcun.
dation and dashed to destruction
against each other. 4
Furious CIoudburst
Austin, Tex, Sept. 10.-Families
In the lowlands were rushing from
their homes here today to seek safe
ty from the waters Of a cloudburst(
which broke in great fury over this
city and surrounding territory ear.
ly today. Over ten inches OF water
have fallen and the Colorado river
is rising every minute causing great
alarm. Il.
AnxiousTy Watch Dan,
Creedmore, is reported inundated.
The Great Austin dam on the Col
orado river Is being anxiously
watched and telephone lines are be.
| ing kept clear TO flash warning at
| the first sign of danger.
dead Line" Established
San Antonio, Sept 10.--Under
military orders a dead line" was
established around the flooded area
shortly before noon today. Soldiers
and policemen began to drive all
persons out Of the area. Thousands
of spectators and homeless refu.
gees were in the area and were
hampering the work OF searching
| for dead bodies. City officials then
began a survey OF the damage and
The loss of life and conservative
estimate was expected this after
noon.
News HorrlHee
Washington, Sept. 10.--SenatorH
Sheppard and Culberson, of Texas,
both expressed horror and amaze
ment at the seriousness OF the San
Antonio flood. They explained that
the San Antonio river has its source
in several natural springs in a.
beautiful park several miles above
the city and, flowing through dry
country, seldom goes on g. rampage.
The last time It overlooked its
banks and flooded San Antonio was
In 1918.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10
SAY TREATIES WILL 4
SETTLE MANDATES
Such System Is Believed The
Best. 4

Washington, Sept. 1o.-Treaties
may be consummated between the
United States and each of the prin-
cipal allied powers associated in the
war against Germany to cover this
disputed phases OF the mandate
question, it was said today at the
state Department. officials reiter.
atcd their belief that the solution TO
The mandate problem is most ar
proachable through the treaty sys-
tenn, The United States reaffirmed
It's stand for the open door in man.
datory territories Some discrimina-
ton against American interests and
the right Of this government to a
voice in the disposition of mandates
was noted. These points, officials
believe, could be incorporated into
treaties with the powers, eliminating
the possibility Of misunderstanding
and disagreement that. might lead
to grave consequences.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10
Vest VIRGINIA Reported DANCE MAD,
School AUTHORITIES CONSIDER PROBLEM;
FORD PROTECTS TEACHERS WHO DANCE
Tendency Shows Itself All Deer State And Criticism And De-
Tense Are Keen-Parens, Teachers Board And Students
Take Hand-DanceS At w. V. University Supervised,

dance mad.
Down in Martinsburg, the school
board rose right up in arms when
some one asked question about
high school dancing" Commission
err George Andrews stated that he
had read a good deal in the daily
papers about these high school
dances and declared that If 1t was q
practice to hold any dance in any
Of the schools he would enter pro.
test, as he conscientiously believed
it a bad policy to encourage dancing
in any Of the schools
When the commissioner investi-
cations showed that the dances were
being held in buildings about town
over which there was no school
control, he was forced 10 give it. up
as he could not figure out how ar
rests could be made The dances
are said TO he going ON inst the
same, with the school pupils attend
ing in large numbers There the
lightfoOted teachers mi1cia on splen-
did terms with their dancing nupils,
lay Low Grades % Dancing.
Failure of some students 70 make
satisfactory grades resulted in Pro-
fessor S. S. Jacobs, Of Philadelphia
district schools near Wheeling, to
order his teachers 10 stop dancing.
while the board il not disposed
% say that teachers who insist on
frequenting private or public dances
will not be employed next year, we
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10
HFLSLY
FIGHTS TWO
DAMAGE SUITS

Just because Of a little disturb
ance at Berkeley Springs some
months ago when q boy. John P.
Smith, was arrested and fined s.
with So costs by Mayor John E.
Helslv, that official is called upon
to defend two suits each for $40
900 damages The boy was placed
in durance vile, habeas corpus pro
ceedings ensued and later the case
came up in the Morgan circuit
court. Now the lads father, John
T. Smith, sues for $4,000. In addi-
ton to this suit, the lads attorney,
Mrs. G. McIntire-Weaver, also sues
the mayor for $4,000 for alleged
remarks affecting her practice. The
suits are scheduled for September
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10
ALL OLD OFFICERS
WERE Reelected
Community League Of Ger
rardStOWn Progresses.

Well satisfied with the efficient
work OF officers who have made a
splendid record during the first
year of its existence, the Commun-
ity League Of Gerrardstown this
week reelected those officials. The
action was unanimous and the lea
que members felt that It would be
unwise to change leaders at this
time, especially as fine feaults had
been achieved
Among other results IS the rres-
ent fine condition Of the village
street. Pushed by the road commit
tee a plan was worked out whereby
nearly 400 perch OF crushed stone
were placed on the towns main
thoroughfare This was accomplish
ed at a moderate cost to the coun-
tv by the citizens donating 1875 days
free labor to the project and others
contributing s117
During the holidays a committee
having the benevolent aspeet OF
league GctiVltleS in enaNSe d3Spatcn-
ed $105 to sufferers in China and
the Far East, as well as collecting
large box Of tellies and similar
delicacies which was sent TO the
wounded and sick soldiers at Wal
ter Reed hospital. WASHINGTON
These were a few Of the accom-
plishments OF the league during
this, its first year, and the intellec-
tual side Of community life was not
neglected. At nine out of the Il
meetings, the program committee
delighted members with excellent
programs. including addresses by
prominent city and county people
ard visitors
The officers of the association
are: Presldent-W r Gordon, 7-'ce
President-J. c. Aiken<. secretary
H. NJ, Pitzer: Aesistant-D. =.
LeFevre, Tr; Treasurer Harry
lrorner. start-Mrs. Ida Deter.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10

Martial law was asked of Colonel
Thomas II. Slavin, chief OF staff OF
the Eight Corps area, and was to be
granted. Soldiers from Camp Say
age and Fort Sam Houston were
rushed to this city TO prevent loot
ing. Red Cross workers were order
cd to the city by Acting Eighth
Corps Commander, General john
Haines, to assist in the relief work.
The rise Of the river began at 10
o'clock last night. Before citizens
realized the danger n wall OF water
rushed through the streets and the
inhabitants were held powerless In
their homes.
At o'clock this morning the ra-
ging waters had reached their height
and began to slowly recede.
AS the raging torrent swept thru
the streets entire Families could be
seen floating on the roofs OF houses
in the midst of rushing waters.
The great loss Of life, which will
not be accurately known for days
Ia due to the fact that the river rose
so suddenly that no warnings could
be sent out.
Sleeping Inhabitants were aroused
by the roar Of tho angry waters to
find themselves surrounded by the
flood Guests I'm the three hotels in
the down town section were maroon
ed on upper floors az the water rose
and put elevators and stairs out of
commission.
The flood came from an unprece-
dentod rainfall which caused n
quick rise in the san Antonio river
and Alazan Creek,
BY 80 this morning relief work
had gotten under way. Boats were at
work taking people from houses
which had withstood the waters
while guards patrolled points GOV
cred by the flood
Mexican Settlement Worse
San Antonio, Sept 1O--The estl-
mate OF the dead was given out by
Mayor Black. 1w-rC lone bodies,
mostly those of women and chill
dren. had been recovered, at 10
O'clock From every part of the
flooded area additional dead bodies
are being brought in and az rapid
ly as possible they are being gath
cred for Identification.
The greatest loss Of life was in
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS

In order to aid the State author
ties in the enforcement of the quar-
|antine law with reference to dogs
Running at large. you are hereby
|hotified that any dog found running
at large Will be taken UP by
tine city. II you have a dog that
you want to keep. please comply
with the law, otherwise it may ac-
cidentally be picked UP and killed.
Dogs can be taken out on a leach
providing they are muzzled.
Signed.
n 6 In Ct G, NJ. SEIBERT, Mayor,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-10
MES. HANNES
AND MRS. CREjWP
ON DELIGHT. TRIP

Mrs. HU89N Q 'T3"HIF, Of WIn
chester avenue. AMI Mrs. W. ".
Crump, OF West King street, LETT
Thursday afternoon for two weeks
stsy at Atlantic City From there
Mrs. Hannis will visit her son,
Lieut.. Henry 2. Hannis, a graduate
of last vear's class from West Point,
and VINO is now taking a special
course in engineering at Renesalear
Tech, Troy, N. Y. She will also Wis
1t another son, John Hannis, CON
sulting engineer located in New
York City.