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Evening journal., 1921-04-01
.srAKE TT FROM ME-

A tuneful tale OF Youth. Beauty
and Laughter is Take IL From Me"
which begins its second Playhouse
engagement Thursday evening next
week.
Catchy music, good comedy. pret-
~ girls, and fine clothes. all are con-
tributory reasons for its great sue
cess. The story of "Take II From
Ne" is one Of youth who must run
a department store for a year and
show a profit before coming into
the fortune left by his uncle. The
adventures resulting from his mex
perience and consequently sensation
al methods in trade are most anus
ing. He starts out to wreck th'
business, but the right girl convince'
him just before II is too late that h'
must save his fortune and he doei
1t.
There is only one company offer.
ing Take II From Me- 1t is tn,
original one that played in New York
and Chicago and the nucleus Of the
one that first offered the attraction
in Wilmington two seasons ago.
Evening journal., 1921-04-01

AMERICA THRILLS
ANOTHER CROWD

A capacity house greeted last eve
ning's performance Of America"
the stupendous musical and patrio-
tic spectacle which is being given in
the Playhouse this week by local
talent under the auspices Of the Del
aware Consistory A. A S. r. 32 de-
grees. With every seat both on the
first floor and the balcony occupied.
and with the vast army OF partici-
pants giving a performance that
eclipsed anything previously given.
the unqualified popularity of the
spectacle is indisputable.
The acting and solo work OF Mr..
and Mrs. William Raymond. tho
popular leads. has been especially
commented upon Seldom do hus-
band and wife play opposite each
other in a theatrical performance of
this kind, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond have received unstinted praise
and applause for their admirable
presentation Of the leading roles OF
Helen and Richard.
Miss Carolyn Bream and Mrs
Arthur Smith as Mrs. Lex and Mrs
Wallace also make a decided hit
while the campus cops. all OF the
principals and choruses are winning
increased popularity at each per-
formancc.
Tiny Charles Henry Stoops, the
infant performer of the mighty cast
completely captures the house night.
ly as, in the garb OF one OF the lit.
tie Dutch kiddies he marches brave.
ly to the footlights and throws kisses
to the audience.
The play viii continue Friday and
Saturday evenings with Saturday az.
ternoon matinee.
Evening journal., 1921-04-01
AT THE RIAIiTO

Billie Burke is the star at the
Rialto today playing in "The Frislly
Mrs. Johnson" a comedy OF an
American widow who lived In Paris
and keeps any number OF American
and foreign men az her beck and
call.
Tomorrow a picture OF different
nature. William s. Hart in "The
Cradle of Courage" is the feature.
This story shows Hart as an ex-con-
vict and safe-cracker who upon his
return from active. regenerating ser
vice overseas turns TO the law and
stands for the right against which
he originally worked.
Ann Little. Thomas Santschi and
Gertrude Claire are in his support
ing company.
Evening journal., 1921-04-01

Something to Think About" is
the Cecil b. DeNIine production
which has been the Majestic Thea
tres photoplay Offering since Mon
day. Anyone who has been near
the theatre in tho afternoon or even
ing need not be told that the fea-
ture is proving attractive. IL has
met with the entire approval Of all
its spectators because IL is a sincere
photoplay honestly produced along
real every day lines. 10 is a story
OF life and love and II really gives
one something TO think about.
Today and tomorrow are tho final
days OF its presentation at the Ma
jestic Theatre.
Commencing Monday. Allan Dwan
will present Monte Blue as the star
OF his new production "a Perfect
Crime. Mr. Blues work In eSomc-
thing to Think About this weol,
will cause many TO welcome his im-
mediate return I'm and as the star OF
a new picture.
Evening journal., 1921-04-01
AT THE QUEEN

They gamble with hearts as well
as gold at Monte Carlo.
The famous devils playground.
however, deals benignantly with
Dorothy Dalton in her latest picture
"A Romantic Adventures" showing
at the Queen Theatre. Although, il
is the brightest, most entertaining
screen play Miss Dalton has offered
in many rooms. Unlike her recent
vehicles. It does not tax her emo
t.onal talents, but rather harks back
TO The pretty stars earlier mood
that Of "Extravagance" and Flare
up sal" Monte Carlo vies with
gay New Orleans. a college town and
Broadway's white lights in provid-
ing the settings.
Next week the Queen Theatre has
an attraction which they will not an
nounce until tomorrow. Il is an
event that the whole photoplay pub
lie Of Wilmington has been looking
forward to for over H. Whatl
worthwhile is worthwhile waiting
Evening journal., 1921-04-01
GEORGE STATS BURrED.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
SMYRNA. April 1.-The funeral
of George Staats. who died In Pnila-
delphia last Friday, aged Go years
were held In Friendship NJ. T.
Church Tuesday. in charge OF the
Rev. J. NJ. l.. Eckerd. and intermeni
was made in Friendship cemetery
Mr.. Stats was a native OF Taylor,
Bridge. but left there TO live IN
Philadelphia many years ago. He IL
survived by two sisters. Mrs. Thomal
farrell, Smyrna, and Miss Fannie
Stats. Philadelphia. and one broth
or. Harry Stats. Fleming's Landing
Evening journal., 1921-04-01
AT THE SAVOY.

Pleasure Seekers" Elaine Ham
merstein's latest Selznick picture
will be shown at the Savoy Theatre
for the last time tomorrow. and the
patrons OF this theatre should not
miss the final opportunity OF witness
ing this delightful star in a char
acterization that ranks with her very
best efforts. AS Mary Murdock. the
country girl that marries a spend
Evening journal., 1921-04-01
AT THE MAJESTIC

for especially in next weeks book
ing.
Evening journal., 1921-04-01

thrift, and is repulsed by his father
who thinks she is a fortune hunter
Miss Hammersteln is given an op-
portunity TO show her talents to the
very best advantage. In addition
Buster Kcaton one OF the most popu-
lar screen comedies. is seen In Con
vict No. i3." a riot OF hilarity and
laughter.
Commencing next Monday and for
the entire week. Associated Exhibit
tors Inc, present one OF the biggest
and most massive spectacles OF the
year. Mr. George Ariiss In "Tho
Devil" the super-production that has
set the entire country to talking Mr.
Arliss' screen debut is mighty
drama "A magnificent production,
and a triumph OF photopiay art.
Evening journal., 1921-04-01

Collins. John +. Brainard. William
IA. Springer and Walter +. Wright
supper was served by the entertain
mcnt committee.
Mr.. Walsh was presented with a
basket OF cut flowers and leather
wallet by Wilmington Chapter. No.
sos, Women OF the Mooseheart
Legion.
Evening journal., 1921-04-01
AT THE cARRICK.

Herschon's Gypsies. who are ap-
pearing at the Garrick Theatre this
week. are contributing their share
to an interesting bill. They are
singers and dancers. There are sew
eral girls and men, all Of whom have
extraordinary accomplishments. es-
pecially IN the matter Of dancing.
There is a male dancer in the party
who has his native dance down TO
such perfection as is seldom seen
on the stage. The manner in which
he spins about is really remarkable.
Evening journal., 1921-04-01
/ TYI'he i
.ANrl[pGllg
An irIIs ARCADIA

The most of the sorrow In life is
caused by the ordinary persons in
ability to chose just what is worth
while in life and forget the sham
and unreal despite its enhancing
glitter of worldly dress.
What is worthwhile opens a field
Of wide development TO motion
picture producer. Lois Weber, noted
woman director. has chosen the sub
ject whats Worthwhile" for her
new photoplay Offering which is be-
ing featured at the Arcadia Theatre
commencing today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

0oet lslend ligh .seAorl com-
pe1nent vssk beSins Friday,
~ 81 Vim a. annual jssios -,
ee1<ion to the seniors ard continued
|i1tp18h Inns 70 whsu the gradual
~ oGoecfoo1 aro heaa.
y 1Afa per fnf the drst time si1ce
|fhe Building Of the AugustAna gym
Ena1fun the high school exercise1
WIN not 10 held there Because o.
The nuGical cluba' convention 4
w1s neco6safy to secure tho Illi-
nods theatre for the final pro-
gram June 10.
{ Following ID the calendar:
4 Friday. May a, 3 p. m. at the
high schooI-Juhior-seuioe recep-
de-.
Friday, June 3. $40 .. m, It high
school 6enioF assembly.
n Sunday. June s, T:30 p. m. d
First sMethodist church - Com
mencement sermon BY Rev. J. 4
Chapman.
Wednesday. Juna s. 2 .. M. al
high school Class day exercises.
Friday. June 10. 8 p. IA. 1t ILL.,
nois theatre-Commencement ex-
ercissA l. G. Lord. Eastern I'LL
n0is State Normal School president
speaker
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18
VOTE REWAN.

Bloomington, ILL., May 1S.-At q
special session Of the Mclean coun-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

G. E. Clendinin Of the Standard
Textile Products company Of Rock
Island was elected prssident, OF the
Tri-Ctty Chemists club at the an
'nual meeting Of the organisation
held Monday night at the Daven-
port Chamber Of Commerce.
Ray McClelien Of the Davenport
high school was chosen vice presi-
dent d. e. Anderson was named
secretary and treasurer and Kark
Larson Of Augustana college and
J. Sluytsr Of Davenport were named
directors.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
BERGER AND WTEsE
SENT TO ANAMOSA

Arno Berger and Verne "Rat,
Wlese, who were sentenced to the
Iowa state reformatory at Ana
mosa for indeterminate terms of
not exceeding five years by .Judea
+. ID. Let's in Scott county district
court Wednesday on charges of
larceny were well known to the
Rock Island police.
This was especially true in tho
case of Wiese, who had been close
ly watched every time he was
known to be on the Illinois side of
the river. The youth landed in the
tolls of the local police more than
once. On one occasion he was
picked up in connection with a gang
of cigar store thieves, but after he.
ing held a short while was re-
leased. Later he was grabbed mn
for vagrancy. The mother of Wiese
and the step-mother of Berger
pleaded in their behalf before the
Davenport court, but Judge Let's
refused to show leniency. and de-
clared that the two had been young
outlaws for the paSt tWa vaarS"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
Girl ACCUSED
OF MURDER BY
FORMER CHUM
Grace Morris of Peru, H., Alleged
to Have Hurled Lover to
His Death.

Grace Morris, alias Grace Gapin-
sky, termed by police queen of the
blackmail gang which secured
$4,000 recently from Otto Schaeffer,
retired farmer, is under arrest in
Davenport, pending investigation of
sensational charges of murder
against her by Bertha Lennon, j
former friend.
According TO the police the Lien
non girl accuses Grace of being re-
sponsible for the death of Jack
Meyers, her lover, whose body was
recovered from the Mississippi near
Andalusia Oct. 4. He was hurled
from the government bridge dur
ing a struggle the latter part of
September, the Lennon girl says.
Bertha, who is being held on
charges of immoral living, was
grilled two hours yesterday after
noon before making the reyeia-
tions, the police say. 1t is said
she claims to have been an eye
witness of the fight and subsequent
death of Meyers.
Grace was brought back to Dav-
export this morning from Peru,
Ill, her home. She denies the
charges by terming the Lennon
girls story a fabrication.
Police express confidence the ar
rest clears the mystery surround
ing Meyers apparent suicide.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
MARTIN DOODY
GAINS lSPOUNDS
Was So Run Down and Weak He
Could Not Work Regularly
Feels Fine Now.

'AIl my friends are talking about
my recovery, and well they may;
for I've gained eighteen pounds by
taking Tanlac and am feeling
great" said Martin Doody, me
chanic, living at 2611 A Spring
Ave, st. Louis, Mo.
About a year ago my stomach
commenced getting out of order.
got to where 1 couldn't relish what
l would eat, and after meals l had
sour stomach. Gas formed and
bloated me up so bad 1 was in mis-
cry for hours. 1 was badly con-
stipated, had headache a great deal
of the time, and my general health
was so bad 1 couldn't stay on the
job regular. In fact, l was SO
weak, tired and worn out all the
time my work was just drag, and
1 simply had to drive myself in
ORDER to do my duty.
"Tanlac was the first and only
medicine that seemed to even bulge
my troubles, and it gave me an ap-
petite right off, and things got to
tasting so good to me and agreeing
with me SO well that 1 have been
gaining weight and strength right
along. l sleep better than / did
before, and my health is so good
that my work is pleasure instead
of a drag. Tanlac is great, and
the only reason I'm telling what it
has done for me is that my exper-
fence may be of benefit to others"
Tanlac is sold in Rock Island by
the c. E. Schlegel Drug Store and
by good druggists everywhere.-
ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
OFFICIALS ARE
SUSPENDED BY
COUNCIL VOTE
Murray and SeIman Relieved Of
Duties and Further InVesdSa-
ton Ordered.

Sam R Murray, commissioner of
public works, and James ID. Sell
man. street commissioner, were
formally suspended from office by
action of the Davenport city coun-
Gil in special meeting last night,
for alleged irregularities in the
conduct of their positions. The
terms of the two expire Jan. 1. In
the meantime the business of their
offices will be handled by assist
ants.
Formal charges of misuse of city
funds were read against the two
by Alderman George Koepke in the
form of q resolution, which called
for suspension. This was the sig
nal for Aldermen George Peck and
Chester A. Stout, who also are in
volved in the graft charges, to
voice strenuous protest against
putting Murray and Selman out of
office. When the vote was taken
they were the only ones voting in
the negative.
Murray and Selman were the
coolest men in the council room
during the height of the argument.
Neither showed concern for what
was transpiring. Murray, in Civ
ing his defense, denied he had hired
anyone for other than legitimate
city business.
Warnock, whose charges brought
the crises, answered Murray's
statements by pointing out he had
money in the bank and an automo-
bile worth $4,000 when he was put
to work as detective. The coun-
ell ordered the investigation of
Warnocks charges to proceed until
Dec. 21, when a report will be ex-
pected from City Attorney U. r.
Screechfield. The council voted
against employing special counsel
to help the city attorney uncover
the facts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
c. O. Cariberg.

c. o. Carlberg succumbed at
11:45 last night in his home, 1O14
Twelfth avenue, Moline, after a
long illness of asthma. He had
been belfast for the last two weeks.
The funeral will be held at $3.50
tomorrow afternoon from the home,
services to be conducted by Rev.
Edward EkstrOm, pastor of the Sa,
lem Lutheran church. The remains
will be taken tomorrow evening to
Galesburg for interment.
Mr.. Carlberg was born Jan. %,
1852, in Smoland, Sweden. He came
to America in 1875 and married
Emily Carlson the same year. She
preceded him in death April 10 of
this year. To this union were born
five children, one of whom also pre-
coded him in death.
Mr.. Carlberg was a member of
the Salem Lutheran church of Mo
line and prior to his coming to
Moline he had been deacon of the
Galesburg Lutheran church for six
years and deacon and trustee of
the Barna Lutheran church of Bar
ma, Ill, for 20 years. He had re-
sided in the latter city 80 years. re-
moving from there to Galesburg.
Mr.. Carlberg was a retired farmer.
Surviving him are four children,
Elmer, Philip and Everett, all of
Galesburg, and Mrs. Fred Nelson
of LaRose, Ill, and one brother.
Gust Carlberg of Kansas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
ALDERMEN join
IN SILvIS RAIDS
Two Houses Entered and Mash Is
Destroyed; COpen and Mrs.
Van Hake Held.

Village Marshal Johnson of Sill
Wis, Aldermen Smith and Cotter and
Street Commissioner tanner raided
two homes in Silvis last night and
confiscated stills, liquor and a
large quantity of mash.
Emil Copen, 120 Fifth street, was
the first to be arrested. The Of
ffcials found a complete distillery
outfit in "OPENS home, seven gal
Ions of the finished product and so
gallons of mash. The still, a make
shift affair with a large milk can
as the boiler, was found in a po-
tato bin underneath a false bot
tom.
Mrs. Bertha VanHake, 349 Sec
and-a-half avenue, was the other
prisoner taken. A quart of whisky
and so gallons of mash liquid ready
to be boiled was found. Mash tax
en- from both houses was destroyed
after a quantity was procured for
evidence.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
VOICE PROTEST
AGAINST union
OF TOWNSHIPS
Delegation From South Rock Is
Land Urges County Board to
Rescind Annexation.

Protests against the action taken
by the county board of superVis-
ors granting the petition of the
Rock Island city council for the
Incorporation of that portion of
South Rock Island township within
the city of Rock Island to Rock
Island township were voiced by
e. S. Kinney and l. B. Strayer, rep
resenting a delegation of South
Rock Islanders at the meeting or
the county board this morning
Proceedings were enlivened by
verbal clash between Mr.. Kinney,
who asserted that Mayor Harry M.
Schriver of Rock Island had made
a speech in South Rock Island TO
the effect that taxes of property
owners in that the section to be
annexed would have their taxes
doubled, and Supervisor Lawrence
K. EihI of South Rock Island, who
declared that he had secured from
the mayor statement that he made
no such assertion, but that he did
say that some property owners
there should pay three or four
times as much taxes as they were
paying.
Mr.. Kinney asserted that the law
plainly declared that before
township can be divided a portion
consisting of 16 square miles OF
territory and containing popula-
ton of at least 200 must be left as
a unit. In this particular case,
four miles square would be left.
He affirmed that the real OBJECT
of the city of Rock Island was 10
secure more cash for proposed i'm
provements as the municipality had
exhausted every other means.
Want to Meet Problems.
He admitted that inequalities of
taxation existed in South Rock Is
land, but said that the people want
ed the right of effecting an ad-
iustment themselves. The major
ity of the people in his section, he
declared, were opposed to annexa-
ton. What his delegation really
desired, he affirmed, was for the
board to head off, by their action,
any possible legal procedure, which
would be expensive.
l.. B. Strayer followed Mr.. Kin
ney and complained of the amount
of taxes he was now paying on II
lots in South Rock Island, stating
that if the annexation went
through, it would amount to prac-
teal ,confiscation of his property.
Taxes of $125 on each lot had
jumped to $3.65 on each lot for
general taxes, irrespective of spe-
cial assessments. He had borrow
ed $4,000, he asserted, in order to
meet his assessments and would
have to borrow more
Remarks in favor of the annexa-
ton were made by Supervisors ].
]. Burgess and W. H. Schillinger
of Rock Island. Mr.. Burgess said
that the industry and commerce of
that portion of the city north of
Eighteenth avenue was the real
cause of the rise in property values
south of the avenue, and this &C
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
Especial Moline Service.D

| Especial Moline Service.l
Henry Siebke's drug store, S36
Fifteenth avenue, East Moline, was
entered again last night This time
| the burglars took only whisky and
alcohol, four cases of the former
and five gallons of the latter. 9th
er things of value in the store were
not touched. Value of the liquor is
approximately $3.50.
A week ago Tuesday night the
place was entered. Ten pints of
whisky were taken at that time.
Roy Brady and his wife, who re-
side at the Morgan hotel, were ar
rested in connection with the first
burglary. Brady was released Tues
day under 5000 bonds after being
held five days by the East Moline
police.
The burglars last night appar-
emily entered the store by the front
way and left by the rear door. The
lock on the front door was pried
off with jimmy and the rear door
was left open.
Supposition is that the liquor was
carried out of the back way and
loaded into an automobile. Tracks
made by the wheels of the machine
were plainly visible this morning.
The burglary was committed
about l o'clock this morning. so
far as Roy Bessemer, merchant po-
liceman, is able to figure it out.
Bessemer observed nothing wrong
when he tried the front door at
1880 o'clock An hour later. in
making his rounds. Bessemersfound
that the front door opened at his
touch
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15

counted for the fact that Mr..
Brayer's lots once worth $4,000,
were now worth $500.
No action to execute the proyis-
ions of the resolution have been
taken, as a matter of fact.
Wait Committee Report
The judiciary committee of the
board has not up to date brought in
a report affirming the entire legal
ity of the annexation proceedings.
The opinion is expressed that the
South Rock Islanders are free to
bring any legal proceedings they
desire.
Before adjourning the supervis-
ors voted to make the annexation
question the special order of bust
ness at O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
WILL COMPLETE
STREET PAVING
IN EAST MOLINE
Especial Moline Service. }

Mayor G. F. Johnson of East Mo-
line today instructed the city en-
gineer to proceed with surveying
of Seventh street south of Twenty
first street to the city limits and to
prepare estimates for the paving
of this stretch with reinforced con-
crete. The strip to be paved is
about six blocks in length. The
project will be financed by special
assessment. The city will be oblig-
ed to stand big share of the ex-
pense because of Radden park
abutting the thoroughfare for some
distance. The federal government
formerly held title to this land.
but title has since been transferred
TO the individual property owners.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
FIRST COPY OF
EXCHANGEITE Is
RECEIVED HERE

First issue of the Exchangeite
the official publication of the Ex-
change clubs of America, was re-
celVed by local members of the or
ganlzation today. The magazine
gives the list of national officers.
the national extension COMMITTEES
OF which Otto F. Hildebrandt of This
city represents in Illinois. and Of
ilclals OF each club in the country.
work done by the Exchange
CLUBS Its aims and ideals, and plans
LOT the future are told in this edi-
ton
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
LIFE nMPRTSONMENq
FOR ANTONIO SIIvA

Antonio Silva, found guilty %
first degrees murder in the Davas
port district court for the slavis.
o. Pedro Meiia, a Mexican scott
hand, will be sentenced to life in
prisonment. Silva wagered S. wiz
Sheriff William Brehmer thai -
jury would order him hanged
Maria Mota. wife of Meiia ~
was indicted jointly with sgsa
will not be tried until the Janps,s
term Silva was found guiltz d
conspiring with the woman =
murder Mejia in Walcott Oct
that they might fee to Mexico
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-15
" BOYS TO TAKE
ALL-DAY HIKE TO
LITTLE MOUNTAIN

Members of the "Y" boys depart
ment will leave for an all-day hike
Saturday morning, to Little Noun
tain, a mile from Milan. The party
will leave at $50 o'clock in the
morning and return late in the aft
ernoon.
Dinner will be cooked in the
woods and games and contests of
various sorts will make up the aft
ernoon program They will be led
by H. L. Best and A. J. Record.