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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-03
DIR W. O. COFFEE

The oculiss and aufist. 10 in his Davenport
ofices in the First National Bank Bldg.
SATURDAY. Monday. Tuesday and wednes-
day Of each week from = m to s $50
n. People afflicted with catxrrh. i'm
paired hearing. head noises. diseased ton
sils deceased turbinated bones. weak dis
eased eyes. failing sight. partial blindness.
many cases can be successfully treated by
his non-eurgical method. cross-eyes can
be Strengthened st one visit. adenoids and
polypus tumors removed and patients go
right home. II you euffef get his opinion
Consultation free. Phone Davenport 73la.
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-03

CHVUnIc Diseases OF Men, NUNeH
and Children.
WILL BE AT ROCK ISLAND
Hotel Harper
DATE-SATCRDAY. FEB. j.
Hours a. m. 10 ) p. M.
AND-SCNDAY. FEB. 8
Hours 4. m. to ) p. m.
Specialist. who devotes his full
time to the treatment of Eczema,
Stomach, Liver. Kidneys, Rheuma-
tism, Deafness, Catarrh. Leg Ulcers,
Eye Troubles, and all chronic dis
eases peculiar to Men, Women and
Children.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-03
AVOID
UNNECESSARY
OPERATIONS

Most operations can be avoided.
Beware of the knife that is used
promiscuously without thought OF
the dangers, the miseries. the hard
ships that entail. Most of the cases
of tonsils, would-be adenoids, ulcers,
and other chronic all
ments will yield to honest, judic-
ious and intelligent treatment under
competent hands.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-03
H. RHEUMATIC PAIN 81
IN Rub It right ont. Try this!

Timber up! Quit complaining.
complaining. Get n small trial
bottle Of old-time ''St. Jacobs OIL
at any drug store and in just q
moment you'll be free from rheu-
matte pain. soreness and stiffness.
Don't suffer. Relief and q cure
awaits you. Get it! st Jacobs
Oil" is Just as good for sciatica,
neuralgia. lumbago. backache,
sprains and swellings:-(Adv)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-03

w Saeumatism Is pain only"
~ ~. one case in hfty requires in
~ treatment. Stop drugging!
,scs, me misery right away! Rub
an ag. penetrating "St. Jacobs
a.. directly into the sore. stir
~, a ana muscles and relief comes
s.auy. st. Jacobs Oil" con-
49, pain. 1t is . harmless rheu-
m cure which never disap-
au and does not blister.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-03
eENESEOpLA
LARGER SCHOOL

lsneci.i c,oireapondence.l

Ceneseo, I'LL, Feb. 3.-The Gen.
eseo high school board At its re-
cent meeting decided that the town.
ship high school needed eniarsing.
This, Of course, means that bonds
must Be issued to finance such an
undertaking. The high school is
greatly in need Of larger build
ing, 10 all the classes are cramped
for room. Construction Of the ex-
tension. however, could not be
started for some time, as a vote
would have to be taken on the bond
issue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-03

We n }DyeoIl81tSu COn1SSSoo " ~.
h paul. head Of the Rock L.
\ aaaty public dispensary. fol-
80 4he recent arrest Of . man
-, complaint Of . school girl.
n. has brought to light : start
4; eikustion existant among the
I {6foa OF the city's schools. This
,:,s eisl supplied the authorities
:.1s 4 list Of names Of men and
ss- Numbering about twenty-five
ssSaea the ages Of } and IS years.
@Isee il turn we're brought to the
ss.ie n the court house and ques-
~. With tie result that the list
~ erovn to include Is, practically
ri q whom are children in the
T 800 between the ages Of II and
= Several have been found in
issted with venereal disease
According to DR.. Paul, the girl
- vas first given the blood test
~ found infected with disease.
ceafrooted with this fact the au-
sheeities set to work to uncover
~ other traces Of infection which
snieht possibly have resulted be-
nc Of this girls case, either
through association, or because Of
IL highly contagious nature Of the
disease. influence exerted on the
; nj brought to light the names OF
Is men and boys with whom she
professed to have been associating.
With the assistance of the police,
these we're brought to the clinic
for The tests. Additional question
ins Of these children has increased
d list Of names to about seventy
lye. 50 of whom have been exam
ited. Reports on their physical
coalitions are expected from the
ststs board of health at Springfield
Sooa.
State Man Here.
Or. C. E. White Of the state board
Of health was in Rock Island Sat
urday and with DR.. Paul made
thorough tests. DR.. Paul states
that four children were found posi-.
tive, which means diseased, and
that the blood Of 10 others revealed
symptoms which will be lateI
heard about from the state board
Voluntary admittances of the chill.
dren found infected are said to in.
dicate that their conditions are the
result of relations with boys and
men.
DR.. Paul said: THE investiga
ton reveals that in every instance
the girls have been made the vic
tim Of precocious boys or evilly in
clined men. Two men are alread!
In Jail for taking liberties witt
children and they will be prose
cuted Others may follow. them be
hind the bars il evidence can b,
secured. In many of the cases tn,
boys are too young to come within
the scope Of the law, and in other
the girls are above the age of con
sent, that makes a misdemeano
rather than penitentiary offense.
Home Supervisor Faulty.
Confessions of the children in
dicate that lack Of supervision il
the home in most cases is respon
sible. We are not attempting I,
arraign the parents for having ig
.nored the danger to which thei
children have been subjected il
being allowed free sway in remain
ing away from the home after tn
supper hour, but We do believe tina
In the face Of present disclosures j
behooves every mother and fathe
!. 10 act.
The situation is one that mus
l be met squarely and without de
/ lay. We ourselves, were amazet
sat the disclosures coming from
children Of such tender years, an,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-03
FREE
CONSULTATION,
EXAMINATION
AND ADVICE.
FREE

II you have been treated. and failed
to get well, don't be discouraged. but
come and see me before giving up
all hope.
Write OF call DR. HALEY. Peoria.
Ill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
HARDING ID REACH
 MIAMI DURING DAY
President -eIect to Remain at Fishing Ground In Seclusion
 Several Days
By Associated Press

Miami, Fla, January B.-The house boat Victoria on which President-eiect Harding is cruising down the Florida coast, tied up tonight at Fort Laueer- dale, about 90 miles above Miami, and is expected to complete her southward voy- age to this port tomorrow.
 Miami is the southermost point on the Victoria's schedule, but after a short stop here MT. Harding will transfer to a faster boat for a trip to fishing ground to the southwest. He will remain there in virtual seclusion for several days before beginning his return cruise to St. Augustine.
 Iii her sailing today through the tor .trcus passages of the lower Indian river, the Victoria got into trouble several times with the natural Instructions of the channel, and once had to wait for more than an hour while a big dredge backed out of her way in one of the narrows. With her arrival at Fort LauderdaIe, however. her troubles were practically over.
 An elaborate reception originally was planned here for the President-elect and his party, but after consultation with him officials of the local reception commit tee announced that his visit would be celebrated only by display of flags and other patriotic emblems. It now is ex- pected that tomorrow's call here will be more or less of perfunctory nature, but Miami business men still hope that he will make a longer stop on his way hack from his fishing trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
SWEET POTATOES
 ARE GIVEN BOOST
Marion and Perry Counties Be- come Interested In Big Dal-
 las County Plant

Selma, January aL)-Inspec- ton of Selma's sweet potato curing plant by a party of Marion farmers and b,isi- ness men recently gave impetus to the idea of similar plant for Marion and Percy Day, T. B. Woods and John Blake, made Saturday to launch the project at a mass meeting called at the courthouse in Marion, with representatives of the state department of agriculture and J. Percy Day, T. B. Moods and John Blake, all of the Selma Potato House company, present
 M J. Davis and M. s. Corr of Marion were visitors to the city Thursday. con ferring with T. l.. McGill, president of the Selma company, and inspecting the plant and new sweet potato beds now being built by T, B, Woods, manager. Numbers of inquiries are received by the Selma company as to the organization and building of plants similar to the one now in successful operation here. Re- gently delegation of men from south Alabama visited Selma, inspecting the pIant and obtaining data.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
ROW IN NEGRO SCHOOL
Petition Is Filed to Dust Board of
 Trustees

Selma. January 2S.-(Special.) )--Pe- tition was filed in the circuit court to- day by E. w. Stone, negro, trustee of Payne university, well known negro school. calling on the court to oust the present board of trustees as a move in the effort to retain the school here.
 The trustees, the petition sets forth, .have intruded into office In said Payne university, to-wit, as legal trustees; that persons named have not been legally elected. and that without any warrant or authority of law they have conspired together to remove the school from Selma to Montgomery. Date for the hearing of the petition has been set by Judge S. H. Hobbs for February B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
M'AD0O TO BE GUEST OF
 PRESIDENT OF MEXICO
By Associated Press

New York, January 2s.-Mr. and Mrs. William G. McAdoo, MT. and Mrs. Juett Shouse and Jerome S. Hess counsel for the financial agency of the Mexican gov ernment here, have accepted the invita- ton of President Obregon of Mexico to be his guests at Mexico City. Mir. Hess has gone to Fl Paso, Tex. to join the other members of the party. .
 This information was given out today by Harold B. Elgar. partrfer of MT. Hess, who said there was no political significance attached to the visit. put MT. McAdoo would be given the oppor. tunity to study Mexican railway ana financial problems at first-hand. The date of the visit was not made public.
 new keyless paddock has been in- vented that is opened by gravlty' tne owner alone being supposed to know at just what angle it must be turned to let the lock go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
SOUTHERN WHOLESALE .DRYGOODS MEN ARRIVEI FOR MOBILE SESSION

Mobile, January 2s.-(SpeciaL)- Delegates began arriving here tonight for a meeting of Division No. of the Southern wholesale Dry Goods asso- citation, composing the cities of Louis ville, Memphis, Nashville, Decatur. Birmingham, Montgomery, New Or leans, Meridian Selma, Troy. vicks- burg, Paducah and Mobile. R. E. Bfi- son of Louisville, the chairman, and Norman H. Johnson of Richmond, Va, secretary of the division, are among the early arrivals. A large repre- sentation is expected. Local wholesale dry goods men will entertain the vis- itOrs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
THE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERAID SATURDAY, JANUARY 2e 1921
MAN WHO GOT 10 YEARS FOR R0BBING NEGRO OF
 F0UR-BIT STEAK IS FREE

Montgomery, January 2S.-(Spe- cfaI.)-GeOrge Tnpp of Lauderdaie county, who took a beefsteak val ued at 50 cents fro mn negro and got 10 years in prison for it be- cause the offense happened to te committed on n public highway, was ordered released from prison by Governor KiIby Friday 1fter- noon.
 Tapp was convicted in 1917. and has served since that time. Cover nor kilby said he believed the cf- fense hnd been corrected by Tapp's service, and in this he was sup ported by the trial judge, who said the sentence was far too great for the crime.
 Other convicts ordered released by the governor on the recommcn- dation of the state board of par dons and citizens follow; Jim simmons, Escambia- murder, life. convicted in 1908; Carrie Parker, EImOre, assault to murder, 20 years, convicted in 1910; Will Brit ton, Jefferson, assault to murder, 10 years, convicted in 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
MOTHERHOOD SAFER IN IT FOREIGN COUNTRIES
 THAN IN UNITED STATES
By Associated Press

Washington, January 2s-Motherhood is safer in any of F foreign countries than in the United States, and babies in 10 other countries have a better chance of living through their first year, ac- cording to the House commerce commit tee report today on the Sheppard-Towne bill to appropriate si, ,4S0,o00 for safeguard ing the health of mothers and babies
 The report classed the bill as emer- gency legislation and said there was practically no opposition to it. The com mittee found, it said, that maternal anu infant mortality in the United States was not decreasing, statistics before it show ing that a 15 per cent increase in deaths from child birth between 1919 and l9N
 Infants under one year of age are dy- ing from preventabIe ailments at the rate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
SEAL SALES HEAVY
Madison County Announces $1,200 as
 Holiday Total

Huntsville, January 8.-(Special.)-l was announced today that the sale of Red Cross seals in Madison county dur ing the Christmas holidays amounted to $1 200, and that the money would be de- voted to the establishment and opera tor of childrens clinic. The clinic is being arranged for by the Madison coun- ty health department, and it will be con- ducted in the Elks' building. School children of the county who have been found to have minor phyx3cal defects in the general examinations that have been corducted by the health department will be treated at the clinic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
REOPENS OLD OFFICE
Gadsden Mayor Plans Inspector of
 Weights and Measures

Gadsden. January 2S.-(Special)- Mayor Stevenson announced today that he had resurrected the department of weights and measures, and at the next meeting of the city council would ask that a sealer of weights and measures be appointed for immediate duty. The mayor said the ordinance calling for an inspection of weights and measures las been imperative for over year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Jim Ham Lewis Is Speaker
 IS., A,aaciotad prosa

zhbSoCfntcu
 Columbia. s. C., January 2S.--Deiiv- ering the annual address to the south Carolina Bar association tonight, fer mer Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois declared that the United States eventually will find itself iso- lated as upon an isand with the forces of European and Asiatic countries joined against this nation, and to meet this situation, he urges immediate steps to form code of international dealings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
COURT DOCKET READY
Five Weeks Term Begins at Anda-
 lusia In February

Anadlusia, January 2s.-(Special )-The docket for the spring term of the circuit court has been issued and will be placed in the hands of attorneys at once by Clerk II. J. Brogden. The docket is conl- posed of both criminal and civil jury cases and will last for five weeks. be- ginning the third Monday in February. Judge A. E. Foster of Troy will preside. Several interesting cases will be heard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Plant to Reopen

Tuscaloosa,<J 2S.-(Special)- The Horne Veneer plant, which has been closed down for month or more. will resume operations Monday This plant employs about 50 men. J. T. Horne reports that he has not a great many orders ahead, but thinks it right to go ahead and give employment to his men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
EUFAULA MAN IS
 AFTER STATE OFFICE

Washington, January 2s.- Especially Alabamians in Washington have re- ceived letters this week from Charles Mcdowell of Eufaula, member of the state senate, asking their support in his contemplated race for lieutenant governor of Alabama Most of the an- swers are favorable. it is learned. MT
 Mcdowell at present has no opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Andalusia Pleased

Andalusia, January 8.-(Special.)--J. F. Rainer of Gordo. but who formerly made his home in Andalusia. has been recently elected cashier of the Merchants bank of Gordo. at a recent meeting of the directors of that institution. Mir. Rainer's success Is merited and his many friends here are proud of the honor he has had bestowed upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Seek Middle Ground

Topeka, Kans., January 2S.-The joint committee of the Kansas legislature considering bills to regulate dealing in grain futures.s today reported 1t did not favor absolute prohibition of such trading, but desired such regulations as will prevent gambling by persons who in reality are neither buying or selling grain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
New Theatre Chief

Gadsden, January 2S--t Special.)-- M D. Selph. one of the best known mo ! tion theatre managers in the south to- day. has been selected by the Lynch enterprises to manage the three Gads- den theatres. the Imperial. Strand and Gadsden theatres. He will assume his duties next Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Seriously Wounded

Tuscaloosa January 2S.-(Special.)- )-- Mary Smalley, 15-year-old negress, was brought to the Druid City infirm- ary from Greensboro last night with her lower jaw completely shot away. She could not talk, and it is not known how the accident occurred, but 1t is thought to have been an accident. She stands a good chance to get well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29

of 250O0O year. the report said.
 In rural sections studied, it was 6 certained," the report added, that per cent of mothers received no advice trained nursing preceding the birth children"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Second Blue Law Killed vHv Aaun1lofaA ppAaa

Nashville. Tenn. January 2s.The sec ond of the Sunday observance bills was knocked out today in the senate on a point of order that the state constitution forbade the passage of bill after bill on the same subject had been rejected. The so-callsd Cooper blue law" had heretofore been defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Mosuuito Drive Begins

Tuscaloosa. January 2S.-(Special)-- Engineer F. B. Johnson of the United States health department at Washington is in the city making survey of the city and it's surroundings with view to putting on a campaign against mos- ouitoes Dr. George Searcy and City Health Officer Kirk are taking an active part in the drive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
GRAND JURY ADJ0URNS
Pell City Inquiry Results In Thirty
 three Indictments

Pell City, January -(S)ecial)-The grand jury adjourned here today after being in session for almost two weeks. Over 200 witnesses were examined and S5 indictments were returned. The majority of the indictments were for illicit dis tillinc of whisky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Pupils Examined

AEdalusia, January 2S.-( Especial. )--The Covington county chapter of the Amer ican Red Cross has begun the examina- : ton of school children in the county and it will extend also to pupils in the city schools. The work is in charge of the local secretary. Miss Nan Prestwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Aged Veteran Dies

Pell City, January S.-(SpeciaL)-'l Bowman, familIar1y known as "Unci Tcm" Bowman, died of pneumonia heil today following brief illness. MT. Bow man ia an old Confederate veteran an. was 30 years of age. He is survived b' q wife and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
HENRY H. BALCH IS
 PREP AIRING FOR JOR

Washington. January 2S.-(S Especially Henry H. Balch Alabamiah in the con- sular service, now assigned to Asun- cion. has been temporarily detailed for work in the state department, Wash ington, 1t is announced today MT. Balch is at present in the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Paderewski Resigns
By Assoclated Press

Warsaw. January 2S.-Ignace Jan Pad erewski. premier of Poland. has resigned as Polish delegate to the League of Ma tions He sent his resignation from Switzerland and it was accepted by ths government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Toledo Saloons Raided

Ky ABsOC1ated Preb1
 Toledo. O., January 2s.-Nearly 100 arrests were made and more than 25 places were closed when federal agents from other cities led by United States Marshal Lapp of Cleveland staged a raid on alleged saloons here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
CONTESTANT WILL HAVE ID 60 SOME
 ID GUST DEMOCRAT
Republican Candidate for Con- gress, Whipped In Election But Determined on Job,
 Must Prove Case
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washinpton Bureau The Age Herald
 800 Davidson ButIdinq

Washington, January 2S.-(SpeciaL) Simeon D. Fess, member of Congress from Ohio chairman of the congress publican party. aggressive partisan and typically anti-southern, says that contestants for democratic seats will have "to go some" to make good their cases.
 The republican party in other words, will '1ean back" in hearing the com plaint of republicans from the south. who claim that because their defeat was encompassed by only narrow margin they should be proclaimed vic tors, These contestants, as a rule, have indicated conviction that because of the great republican majority in the House, 1t should be an easy matter to substantiate their claims. But there are reasons why the republicans should not proceed ruthlessly. And MT Fsss indicates such reasons.
 'IN FIRST PLACE"
 In the first place, the republicans do not need extra votes in the House. Were the case different and were they in need of a few additional votes to sustain a bare majority, it is quite probable that they would seat enough men to serve their purpose, irrespec tive of injustice which might be in- volved A few years ago, it is re called, when the strength of the repub 2icans and democrats Tn the House was practically on a par the republi cans seated Representative Britt of North Carolina, and unseated Repre- sentative Weaver on the last day of tie session
 But such tactics are always danger ous. in that they subject those who em pioy them to the charge of using force to do grave injustice. There is no need in this particular time for the employ ment of force. And MT, Fess declares frankly that force will not be used. This will be a most disheartening blow to an innumerable host of southern re- pubiicans who have filed contests against victorious democrats.
 APPEAL TO MAJORITY
 In nearly every southern state close races have led to charges of corrup- tion. And defeated republicans have applied to Congress, to the republican majority of Congress, to give them by force what the people denied. They evidently hold that the iron is hot, and that the time for striking is now. In view of the statement of the chairman of the executive committee who, in the nature of things, would be the attor- ney pressing the claim of republicans, it is evident that only those cases con taining merit will be fought out with that desperation which somet etimes leads to success.
 Contestants during the time of con- test, are paid their expenses. This fact alone sometimes induces contests The case of the South Carolina negro, Prioleau, is recalled. This negro each Congress appeared as a contestant and
 
 always against him, he pulled down. about $2,000. Finally, even the repub- licans tired of the situation and, fig uratively speaking, kicked Prioleau out of the capitol.
 But before such conclusion, he had reaped very neat harvest of dollars at the expense of the people of the United States