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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
IOWA CITY men
HELD HERE FOR
/ MILAN ROBBERY
Stolen Goods Said TO Have Beer
Fonnd With Eugene Camp
bell and Earl Cox.

I Eugene L. Campbell and Earl NJ
Cox, both OF Iowa City, are in Rock
Island county Jail charged with
theft of merchandise from the
general store of James Thompson
i'm Milan Friday night
They were brought to Rock Is
l land from Iowa City today by
ESherfff John G. Miller. Sheriff Mil
Fler declares he recovered goods in
Apossession of the men which have
sbeen identified as part OF the loot
from the Thompson store.
They were arraigned before Po-
.lice Magistrate ID. j. Cleland this
morning but were granted contin-
nance till Monday on their plea of
/ not ready.
] Merchandise valued at $500 was
! taken from the Thompson store.
The robbery was not discovered
until Saturday morning when an
early customer discovered the door
open but Mr.. Thompson not yet at
the store. The burglars used a
skeleton key to gain entrance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
MEASURES LIGHT

Pasadena, Calif.-Experinen in
the measurement OF light have been
resumed here by DR.. Albert Abra-
ham Nicholson, of Chicago, inter.
national authority on light waves
and winner of the Nobel prize fir
physics in 1907. DR.. Micbels6,
started these experiments here
three years ago and comes here an.
nually to work out his problems
with the aid OF the Mt. Wilson sell
ar observatory and the California
Institute of Technology.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
GIVEN CHANCE
TOUNIFY CHINA
Canton Government Gets Free Hand
South OF Yangtsze River
VIII Combat War Lord.

Canton, China, Aug. 1.-THE
Canton government has practically
a free hand south of the Yangtsze,
due to assurances by the authori-
ties of Kweichow, kiangsi, and
F'ukin that they will not interfere
with the Canton program of unif1ca-
ton Of South China. In addition
Kweichow is said to have agreed to
send an expedition against the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
COURT ENJOINS
NOTORIOUS Line

East ST. Louis. H., Aug. 17.-An
order, temporarily restraining the
operation of the notorious line at
Alton, Ill, was granted to the AL
ton, Granite City and St. Louis
Traction company by Federal Judge
G. w. English. The bus line ceased
operation on July 20, pending the
action of the court on the legality
of their operation. The petitioners
contended the bus company had no
permit from the Illinois Commerce
Commission and was therefore un-
lawful competition.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17

Walsh under bond of 10000. The
complaint stated that the companv's
liabilities exceeded $250,00o thar
assets were in excess Of fhis
amount, but that the company was
short OF funds for expenses, ana
that a receivership was necesssrv
for the protection OF creditorn
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
Give TRAINING
CAMP AWARDS

Rockford, Ill, Aug. 17.-R. V.
Martin, 1858 Vincennes avenue,
Chicago, has been adjudged the
best trained and disciplined SOL
der in the icivilian military train
ing camp at Camp Grant. A. ].
Kromholm, 1868 Twenty-third
street. Milwaukee, was awarded
second place and Russell M. John
son, 2642 Berwick avenue, Detroit,
third
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
NEGRO HUNG FOR
BESTIAL Crime

Kansas City, Mo-. Aug. 17.-(Unit-
ed Press. THE gallows today
claimed the life of Walker Lee.
negro. convicted of brutal assault
upon an elderly white woman
A last attempt for reprieve
failed last night and Lee went sto-
icalIy to his death at els a. m. to-
day. The body was cut down "a
minutes later.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dahm, whom Lee
was convio ted of asaulting in her
home near Independence, Mo-, died
shortly after the negro's conviction.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
FoRDs RIVAL.

Washington. Aug. 17-Notice that
he would meet Henry Ford's offer
for the purchase and operation of
all establishments in connection
with the Muscle Shoals (Alabama)
nitrate plants, was received by Sec
rotary Weeks, from Birmingham
CAlabama) resident, whose name
was withheld.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17

Kwangsi war lord Lu Yung Ting.
The removal OF Lu Yuns ring
from Kwangsi, and Wang Chan
Yuan from Hupeh, would mean the
freein gof the best part OF China
from militarism leaving Chang Tso
Lin of Mukden and Tsao Kun, OF
Pacing Flu to be dealt with.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
MAGAZINE GOES
TO RECEIVERS
Note for s12,e56 Throws McCiure's
Into Court-Liabilifies Said to
Exceed $250,6

New York, Aug 17.-Receivers
in equity were appointed today for
McClure's Magazine, Inc, on com
plant of Marcus B. Behman, who
claims s12,95S due on notes.
Federal Judge Nation appointed
John B. Johnston and Myles D..
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
RED CROSS OFFER.

Riga, Aug. 1.-THE International
Red Cross has offered to assist in
Russian famine relief work in a
memorandum presented to Maxim
.Litvinoff, special envoy of the Sc
Yiet government.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17

day, the closing hour for bars hav-
ing been extended. Americans are
overjoyed at the extension OF the
drinking hours.
Twin Falls, Idaho.-Old man
Raffles is abroad in Twin Falls and
is making more trouble for the
force" than Slim Jim ever did.
Last night he swiped four coils
from the police department fivver
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17

All the News-All the Time
The Ar -.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
SMILES IN NEWS

Berlin.-"Last round, gentlemen"
was not heard until 1 O'Clock to-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
NetU OxfOrds and Slippers for

Brown Cali black leather Oxf0rds Slip
pe with several styles in san the leading shoe
styles for fall Sturdy practical Autumn built
Withstand the first furre WELL S498
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
TODAYS EVENTS

Celebration OF Dominion Day thru
out Canada.
Twenty-Five years ago today died
Harriet Beecher stowe, author OF
Uncle Toms Cabin"
A new administrative code. reor-
ranizinE the State government Of
Ohio. u to come into effect today
General John T. Pershins today
will assume supreme command OF all
the military forces Of the United
states.
Tho nineteenth biennial meeting Of
the National Congregational Council
Ia to begin its session today at Los
Angeles
The President and Mrs. Harding
are to leave Washington today to
spend the Fourth at the home of
Senator FrslinEhuysen os New jersey.
a 10 per cont reduction in IT, 1dard
passenger railway fares is 10 hocone
effective today thruout eastern
Canada.
THE annual sncampment of the
oregon Diviginr n the American La-
Eicn Is to b. entertained at Eugene
during the two days beginning today.
Louisisna's now state Constitution.
tho first basic law IN tho framing ~
which women have had q, hand. is to
como into operation today
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01

Q. What country obeys It's laws
most strictly7 A. ". C.
A A recent book on police systems
states that Finland has no police sys-
tenn and that the natives are tho most
law abiding people on carth-
Q. Did canarics really come from
the Canary islands, L. L.
A. Tho Biological survey says that
tho actual origin OF the canary as n
cage bird is obscure. II seems probable
that captive cenarier were first Sc
cured from the Canary Islands, but II
is doubtful that this stock has fur
nished ancestors of all our birds OF
this kind. Tho scrin finch Of middle
and southern Europe IL SO similar that
II may often have been captured and
accepted as a canary. and intcrbred
until all distinguishable differences
wero lost.
@. ta President Harding in favor Of
civilian military training camps7 A.
b. +.
a. Tho President Of tho United
States has said that he hopes to no
established. during his administra ton.
n comprehensive syEtom Of voluntary
military training for at least ido. 90
men a year. He thinks that every
young man who lu willing to prepare
himself for the defense Of his coun-
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
IN DAYS NEWS"

John c. Koons who today retires
from tho position of First Assistant
Postmaster General of tho United
States. entered the postal service n
quarter OF century ago as a rnIi-
wny mail clerk at salary OF $1,000
y year. His ability and efficiency at
tracted tho attention of his chiefs.
and he WAS transferred TO Washing
tpn and made a postoffice inspector.
Postmaster General Hitchcock pro-
moted him To tho position OF chief Of
salnrics and allowances and Post
master General Burleson promoted
him to he chief Inspector of the Post
Office Department Five years ago
he WAS nominated by President Will
aon as First Assistant Postmaster
General Thus. no had tho rare rec
ord of holding over from n RcpubIi-
can Administration and raised to the
highest appointive post in tho depart
ncnt by tho succeeding Administra-
ton.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

try should be given the opportunity
to do so.
Q. Just what is a consular asen.7
]. n. T.
A. A consular agent L. an oficer
subordinate to a consul general or
consul. exercising similar. but limited
powers at a place different from that
at which the consulate general or COM
sulate is situated He acts entirely
under the direction of his principal
and is usually a local business man.
Q. When and where did the game
of croouet originate? C. II.
A. There are no authentic data re-
Eardlng the origin OF this game which
was a favoritc OF kings some 200 years
evolved from the game paillc-maillc.
which was played in Largucdoc as
carly as the thirteenth century.
q. What is n pariah? a. c.
A. The word is used to mean an out
cast or one dcspisod by society. This
Is not what tho word meant origin
ally. since a pariah was not an out
cast nor the lowest In caste rank. but
member OF low caste in Southern
India and Burma. just below Sudra
rank.
Q. VIII. is meant by fcuiilcton? V.
II. W.
A. This IL French word indicat-
Ing the bottom part OF n French news
paper. separated by n line from the
rcst. and devoted to light literature.
criticism. etc.
@. what are lay brothcrs"7 II.
II. F.
A. This name is applied to n class
OF monks not in holy ordfrs. but
bound by monastic-rulo and employed
as servants In monastcrics.
Q. why is China called the Ceies-
,iai Empire? C. r. @.
A. This nsmc is applied to China
because of the title "Tien Chao'
tHeavon'y Dynasty which the Chinese
give to their country.
Q. How ia Madame Curio's name
pronouncedT ~. e.
A. Curie is pronounced as n spelled
'koo rec. giving tho 90" the same
sound as in the word cook.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
Protecting Government Employees

investigating committee has adopted that governmental
with not from
employees who testify before the investigating committee without no
stating the for the action
designed to permit employees to testify freely be-
of losing their positions Too often
where drastic action toward
applied
they might lose their positions
they told the truth
bill providing immunity fed
testify before committees dving into
the of bureaus and bureau chiefs Such
efficient
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
BE HUMPS HIMSELF.

when concluding his address
Association Wednesday timely
there lot of truth the thoughts contained The truth that
the
limit then hump ourselves
adversely folks willing to quit and ME to other
shining brighter and where there isn't
But the fellow that sticks the ship and
himself the fellow who is
time He's the fellow all
place the who build
He's the who will do his share
in catastrophe into blessing.
the Manufacturers contained of
possibilities utilizing the advertising this
the flood spread turnout the world by the
Mr.
find the silver lining the Cloud he
him that he had found it.
the cloud for
of Pueblo take
advantage of their great opportunity.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
Horoscope
-Ths Stars Ise,ise.
B.s n. Not cs~psi'
FRIDAY. July 1. 1891.
Copyright. 1921, by tho McCTur
Newspaper Syndlcatc)

Copyright, 1921, by the Mcclure
Newspaper syndicatcD
Many friendly stars have power to-
day, according to astrology. Mars
the sun. Uranus. Mercury and Jupiter
arc all in bcncfic aspect. Neptune.
alone. is adverse.
During this sway all ambitions r-o-
jccts should he pushed and important
plans should h-n made.
Tho configuraton is most fortunate
projects, for tn, stars forcshsdow
great development of international In
terests. commercial. intellectual and
artistic.
There is a prornisinE sign for every
ono, who cnGaSos in any sort OF con
are to b. entrusted with great under
takings.
Tho army will he suhScct 10 sweep
inE changes in personnel and old ira
ditions will he ovcrridden. Conditions
in tho future should be fortunate for
those who remain in high place In
military affairs.
All who seek rewards for political
servicc or who ask for appointments
to government positions should be
successful today. " they have any
valid claim IN recognition.
Mercury today gives fair fortunes
to all who enter into eirned contracts.
II Va lucky day for leases or for any
agreemonts that carry with them
financial returns.
Jupiter gives fair promiz, to cduc.-
tors and members Of tho LEGAL profess
sion Again within few months
there viii he n hiEh judicial office to
ho filled. iawycru arc to receive
many honorS.
There IA a Hisn prssaEiue promotion
for persons near tho President and
this seems IN indicate that woman
will not gain a place in the cabinet.
Although personal aspirations may
b. unsuccessful among women their
orEanizod power is TO increase greatly
In tho next two years.
Persons whose hirthdato II is have
the auEury Of very successful year
They should prosper beyond their
greatest hopes Changes that involve
travel will he fortunate. Young women
viii he much courted.
Children horn m this day arc like
" to be nuict. hiEhst-rrE and lucky
These subjects of cancer usually I'D
vance rapidly in whatever they un-
dertske.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
FASHION hint

In accordance To the request of
many readers. The chicftain has -.
sumed the fashion service which
proved 30 popular. We have made A.
rnnEemcnts with tho Beauty Fs tern
company. of New York. to supply the
patterns to our readers and to rsn in
ThS Chicftain Illustrations OF the lat.
est and most convenient styles. These
0rc OF special interest and advantage
to the bone drcssmaker. Orders for
these patterns may be sent direct 70
Tho Chieft.,n office but the patterns
will BE- scnt from the pattern COM
pnny dirsct tc he psrson ordering
.hSan
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart. Harvard
professor and noted publicist. born at
Cisrksviie. Pa. 81 years ago today.
George U. DsnaFhey. former gov
ernor of Arkansas. born at Oakland.
La. SIS years aro today.
Edward I. kirr. represrr.a''vo IN
Congress of tho Fifteenth Illinois dis
trict. born at Springfield. Mass, 81
years ago today,
Sidney Z Cats. late governor of
Florida. nov under indictment for
alleged reonaEe. born at Pleasant
Hin. Ala. SO years ago TODAY.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01

tAny reader can get the
answer to any question by writ
ing The Pueblo Chieftain 1nfor.
nation Bureau, Frederic J.
Haskin, Director, Washington, ID.
c. This offer applies strictly TO
Information. The Bureau can.
not give advice on legal, medical
and financial matters. 1t does
not attempt TO settle domestic
troubles, nor 70 undertake ex.
haustivc research on any sub.
jcct. Write your question plain.
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and address and enclose two
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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

17s&-rord Plunkct. the Ereat Irish
orator who thru his prorecu-
tion Of Robert Emmct, roHn to
great distinction, born. Died
Jan. 4. 1854.
fs@1-Spnin was constrained to sur
render Florida to tho United
States
1sts-united States began tho fiscal
year with a national debt OF
ff5.55o.eoc
1sts-French. under General On
dinct. entered Rome after dos
peratc fighting.
fes3-Ccn. Alfred Pieasorton. IN
command Of tho cavalry divi-
sion Of Neade's army. took up
his position at Gettysburg. IN
advance Of the Confcderates
isTi-Tho Ia sale Street tunnel
under tho Chicago river was
opened.
1sa7-Celcbration Of Dominion Day
at tho Worlds Columbian ES-
position.
fs9S-Dr. r. W. Buchanan. wife
murderer was electrocuted at
Sing Sing prison.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01

Charming simplicity distinguishes
water green satin evening frock
which Martha Mansfield has pur-
chased for her new picture Tho only
trimming consists Of Rridle form
cd Of water iilv foliage with blossoms
forming the streamsrs which reach
below the hem.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01

Say Man! When you've been wadng in the mud all day
trying get your place cleaned up and you home the
nmg strip off your muddy garments and take bath and shave
and comb your hair and put clean clothes and low
shoes and sit down the front porch andwe amt
it grand and glorious feelng2"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
TWO PRACTICAL KITCHEN
ESSENTIALLY

Pattern $500 supplies thosc models
in ono Size; Medium. For the Apron
one may use percalc, madras, eins-
ham. seersuckcr. drill or cambric 1t
will require = yard.
For tho oven Cloth. unblesched
muslin, denim or drill would be suit
able for the foundation. and crctonnc
or EinEham for pockets and fscings.
An ,nteriininE of asbestos Ia very de-
rirable. 8. yard of IS inch material
will be required.
a pattern of this illustration mailed
to amy address on receipt of i0c In
silver or HtaupS
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01

Amonr some Of tho tribes In the Arc
tic region a man who vsn,s a divorce
leaves home in anger and does not re-
turn for several DAYS. The wife takes
the hint and departs.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01

Cutting tho gold hallmark carefully
off small a-ticier and then welding IL
on to larger goods Of base metal Is
said TO be q rrv.w German industry"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

Beginning of the coal miners strike
IN West Virginia.
Civil and criminal courts were set
nr, hy the Irish Parliament"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-01
"He Humps Himself" !"

The TIGHTENING BUG is brilliant,
BUT he hasn' Y any mind,
He goes struggling thru existence,
With his headlight on behind.
Now the MEASURING WORM is different.
When he sets out for pelf,
He stretches to the limit
And then
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-08-24
NARCOTICS BY MAIL
REVEALED IN RAID
Raid Made on Home of Cur
ley Breaker.

A mail order business in drugs was
said by police and Federal agents yes
terday to have been discovered in the
arrest Of Samuel BrnclSer. otherwise
known as "Curley" Bracker of 43S Hop
lsinson avenue. Brooklyn. In "Curley's"
homo the agents found opium and NOR
phine and drug layout valued at
$1,000. Letters said to contain orders
for drugs were confiscated.
MAGISTRATE w. Bruce Cobb declared
in Essex Market Court yesterday In re-
fusing the application OF John H.lley.
former service man. for drug habit treat
ment. that the city should not be COM
PEELED to accept as charges men who
became drug addicts during military
service. This, he said, was duty of the
Federal Government. Hilley said he had
been wounded in action and drugs used
10 alleviate pain had caused him 10 form
the habit. "There arc lot OF men like
myself" IIilley said. as he left the court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-08-24
A. Z. F. WAS BEST ARMY,
PERSIfENG'S OPINION
General at Piattsburg Camp
fnspects and ReUieWs 500.

Special Dospatch 10 TIRE Nrw YonK HERALD
PLArrsBuRG. ". ". Aug. 23.--"The
American Army prevented the Allies
from being beaten. If it had not been
for the American Army the Allies would
have lost"
In these highly significant words Gen.
Pershing, addressing the 500 men OF the
Citizens Military Training Camp on the
historic parade grounds this morning,
paid a remarkable tribute to American
courage and American valor.
I'm my opinion" the General contin-
ued. ut was the best army that ever
wore shoe leather
The address was delivered immedi-
ately after Gen Pershing had inspected
the soldiers and had witnessed, a review.
The review and inspection took place
at about II o'clock At | o'clock he
was guest at the Witherill Hotel at a
luncheon rendered to him by the mill
tary arairs committee OF the Chamber
Of Commerce. Later he went TO cliff
haven and the Hotel Champlain. At =
o'clock a reception in his honor took
place at the officers club, col. Doane,
Col. Thayer and their staffs being hosttl
The General expressed his entire sat.
isfdction with the progress OF training
at the camp.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-08-24
MAN WITH A REVOLVER
WOUNDS A BYSTANDER
Longshoremon Pzrsues and
Captures Assailont.

Constantine Manatcss. who said he
lived in a hotel but who was not able
10 give any other information about him
self. ran through Worth street late last
night shouting and waving a as calibre
revolver, and at Baxter street fired a
shot which struck Louis De Gorge OF
AZ Pearl street in the right forearm.
De Gorge was one OF group OF men
standing at the corner. and when the
shock OF the bullet knocked him down
his friends pursued Manatess, who ran
west through Worth street. At Centre
street the crowd had almost caught him,
but he turned and fired two more shots
and DE Gorgc's friends slackencd their
pace. with the exception of Charles
Riley, who said that he was a long
shoremsn and lived in whatever Bowery
lodging house he was near when he
felt sleepy.
Riley paid no attention 10 the shots.
but kept up the pursuit and caught
Manatess near North street and Broad
way. He wrenched the gun from the
mans hand and Patrolman Charles
Meade OF the Elizabeth street station
knocked the man out with his night
stick. Hc was taken 10 the station
house. where he gave incohercnt replies
10 all questions. The only explanation
he would give was that he wanted 20
die and wanted every one else to die
with him.
he George was taken to the Volunteer
Hospital. He was not seriously hurt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-08-24
TRUCKLOAD OF LIQUOR
SEIZED BY DETECTIVES
Arrest Four Men for Vioi1t-
ing State Dry LoD.

a motor truck loaded with fifteen
cases and six domijohns OF whiskey was
seized yesterday by Detectives Hennessy
and Heaiy OF Inspector Henry's stan at
l43d street and Wills avenue, The
Bronx. The detectives arrested four
men who were on the truck and charged
them with violation OF tho state prohi-
bition law.
The arrested men eaid they were
Stephen Miller 102 India street. Brook
Ign; Marty Moran. IS, La Sale street
Jack Lopez, sol West i23d street, and
Charles Cook. 1119 Clay avenue. The
Bronx. Tho detectives valued the cargo
OF the truck at $4,000 The men gave
bail at tho Morrisania station.
Prohibition Director Charles r. Brown
Of New Jersey announced that Robert
&. Folwell football coach at Annapolis
and former gridiron star. had been added
to his staff. He will serve without pay.
the director said, and devote his atten-
tion 70 big cases. Folwel is an old friend
Of tho prohibition director.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-08-24
INF4NTILE PARALYSIS
NOT CAUSING WORRY
Dr.. Monaghan Says Most Of
Cases Haze Been Mild.

Or. Frank ]. Monaghan, Acting Health
Commissioner, said yesterday that New
York, in common with other cities. has
experienced an increase in infantile pa
ralysis cases, but that the situation calls
for no worry. Fifty-three cases were re-
ported in this city during the first eigh-
teen days OF August setting the highest
record for any August since 1916.
Dr. Monaghan said most of tho cases
have been mild. Many of thcm, he said.
could be accounted for by families re-
turning 10 the city from the country with
children who were taken sick while
away Tho chief diagnostician OF the
Health Department is visiting every case
reported In which the family physicians
diagnosis does not tally with that OF the
department physician.