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Relief
q idle LOOMS

ferees said today that the work shap.
ing the reports was being accomplish.
ed so rapidly hat 1T was believed most
of t;Nem would be ready by the end
Of this week and the conference be
abs to consider a general emergency
program.
The question OF public employment
agencies was taken up today at the
conferences public hearings.
Russell F. Phelps director Of labor
statistics of the Massachusetts labor
department. said the cost of placing a
worker through the Massachusetts,
agency was $1.35 as against an average
charge of s14 by a private employment
, 1921-09-28

ley, of Harvard.
The commissions proposed 10 sys-
TENS. as outlined today. provides for
retention Of the competitive arrange
ment Of transportation lines. giving
most sections of h country access
to two or more Of the great routes
devised. Tho principle followed In
making up the consultations was tina,
OF hitching weaker and less profitable
roads to more prosperous competitors
~ connections. at the nme time
maintaining the identity very largely
Of existing great railroads. In some
cases branch lines of existing roads
are susgested o divorce from pres
emit n and attachment to other
systems. with Encouragement OF termi
nal facilities.
, 1921-09-28

river at n point about a mile below
the point where tracks indicated he
entered the river.
In order that the search could be
expedited for the missing man. the wa
ter at Pathfinder dam was cut off this
morning. When the waters We're low
enough TO permit a thorough search
of the river Coroner Lew NJ. Gay and
other county officers left for h scene
OF the mishap In hopes of finding the
body toda-.
The point which has been estab-
lishcd as h place where young
Grouse attempted to force his horse
into the water to effect a crossing
shows that the horse tried to prevent
its rider from driving HIM into the
river, KIT is believed hat the horse
came. back to this point after having
once started across the stream.
There were no witnesses to the pro-
ceedings and tho finding Of Crouse's
hat on the bank OF the river, and the
riderless horse struggling In the cur
rent are the grim testimony Of tbs
unfortunate accident
, 1921-09-28

agency. He said IT was desirable at
this time that employment service
should be furnished without charge
and suggested that the best system
would be for local authorities to han
die the direct contact with the work
ers. supervised by state and federal
authorities.
John Ihldear OF the chamber of com
merce Of the United States. declared
that the majority of the chambers
members, in a G referendum vote.
went on record in favor or a federal
employment system to work in co
operation with state and local agen-
cies.
, 1921-09-28
BRITISH ANSWER
DELAYED DAY

LONDON. Sept. 2s.-By The As
sociated Press.l - Prime Minister
Lloyd Georges reply to Eamonn DE
Valera will not be issued today and
there Is some doubt whether IL will
be available tomorrow. 1t was an
nounced officially at No. 10 Down
ing street, the official residence of
Lloyd George, this morning.
NO hitch has developed 1t was said
but the prime minister has decided
there Is no reason why he should
not wait another day before making
the communication public In order
, 1921-09-28
PLANS
NIGHT SESSIONS

WASHINGTON. Sept. :s.-Pres-
ident Harding was understood to
have given his approval today to
plans Of senAfe republican leaders
to expedite ratification Of the peace
treaties with Germany, Austria and
Hungary. Tho program contem-
plates night session. beginning to-
night and continuing until oppon-
enfs are agreeable to fixing q defi-
mite date for voting.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.-With
= view to e~xpedfting action on the
peace treaties with Germany, Aus
frfs and Hungary and on tax revfs-
, 1921-09-28

VIII De Into a business re-
vivai OF years and years. / have
more faith I'm America today and more
expectation for the future than at any
time in my GO ear as n merchant.
There will be plenty of work for
all II we show our faith. not by re.
laxing our efforts. holding back in
fear, putting on blue glasses and keep
ing our money in our pockets, but
by making needed improvements,
starting to build and rebuild. buying
and selling-puttings to work our en-
ergies. our brains. u moneys-every.
thing we have-for the good Of the
country.
Instead OF curtaiiing our advertis.
ing We are charging it. Instead OF
standing pat on our stores as they
have been. we are reftting. rearrang-
, 1921-09-28
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Special Venire
Required For
Southland Trial

TWIN FALLS. Idaho, Set. eS.-
In nm effort 10 secure a special ven
Ire OF 40 men to complete n Jury In
the case Of Lydia Meyer Southland,
charged with the murder OF her
fourth husband. Edward F. Meyer.
and incidentally accused by Idaho
authorities Of being responsible for
the deashs Of three other husbands
and n brother Of one of these by
poisoning. Sheriff e. II. Sherman Of
Twin Falls county spent this morn
Ing on n hunt for material.
, 1921-09-28
MEx|CANS DRAW fines
FOR CONCEALED WEAPONS

b. Agala and Jose Herrera. Mexi.
cans who have said to a recently
come to Casper and have been under
suspicion here for minor unlawful
acts were arrested yesterday on charge
of carrying concealed weapons. When
their case a Q heard by Judge
w. E. Tubbs. he fined them s25 each.
confiscated their gum and gave them
orders to visit elsewhere.
, 1921-09-28
MondeH to Be
Feted at Capital

CHEYENNE. Sept. 2s-coneress.
man Frank w. Mondcil Of wyoming,
Moor leader Of the majority IN ms
'ower house of congress. IL to be the
guest or honor at a testimonial din.
ner which Is to be held at the Plains
motel here this evening. Plates will
be laid for about $50 persons, includ.
ing Republican leaders from several
h wyoming towns. The dinner.
II is anticipated. win be of the ma.
ture or a ratification of Mondell's cam
for United States senator.
, 1921-09-28

ing. rebuilding and improving them.
10 DO his we have given employment
to large bodies of mechanics and
others. day and night"
In Mr.. Bedford's view conditions
VIII be restored to normal by spring,
barring Unforeseen developments.
The business OF this company" he
sad. has been increasing for some.
time n we have been employing
men steadily. I know also that
such big employers as the Wrestling.
mouse and General Electric company
nave been approximately in the same
position
, 1921-09-28

ion legislation Republican leaders
planned today to put through a pro-
gram calling not only for night Sos
sions Of the senate but for tho be-
ginning Of the day sessions an hour
earlier than usual The tax bill
would be considered during the day
and the treaties at night.
There Is q desire to dispose Of
treaties before the beginning Of. the
conference on the limitation Of arm
aments and since the three pacts
must be acted on separately and
leaders plan to lose ON time In get
ting their consideration fully under
way.
, 1921-09-28
NEW GRAIN T

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2s.-A new
schedule Of grain rates for the north
Atlantic service. the outcome of a
joint conference Of shipping compa.
MES In New York recently was an
nounced today by the shipping board.
Rates on wheat and corn per hun
dred pounds VIII be IT cents to the
United Kingdom. 16h cents to Ant.
werp and is cents to Hamburg.
Wheat hour will come under the same
rates with the usual differential Of 5
cents.
, 1921-09-28
Tables Turned
On Burglar In
IOUa Capture

SIOUX CITY. Iowa, Sept. es.-
often catch their victims
with their trousers off. but the
tables were turned on a burglar who
entered a clothing store here last
night He was captured clad only
In a union suit and a pair of silk
hose Police say he was in the act
OF donning a new outfit and had
$500 worth Of clothes packed in two
s~uitcases.
, 1921-09-28
CONSULTATIONS
PROJECTED IN NATION
10 SYSTEMS PLANNED
Hearings on Proposal Announced by S. Interstate Commerce
Commission to Be Set in Near Future; II of Main
Carriers Named and Others Are Included

tate plsns or the consolidate of all major railroads of the United States into IS sys.
M and gave nodceth that hearings would bee called upon it in the near future.
The step was taken under provisions of the transportation act which allows the con
sohdauon,n pituitary with the railroad concerned. The proposasn o putf orwar by the
, 1921-09-28
WALTERS SENTENCED TO
80 DAYS FOR LARCENY

Edward Walters started serving a
So-day jail sentence in the county Jail
this morning after he had been found
guilty on a charge OF petty larceny in
Justice court yesterday evening. He
was charged with the theft of clothing
from a rooming house where he re-
sides.
, 1921-09-28

dications are. likewise. that the make
up of tho delegation will be consid-
cred As a happy compromise and a
wise solution of the national problem
of finding the men BEST suited to rep
resent Japan at the conference
The powerful position of Prince
Tokugawa in Japan Is attested by the
fact that It has been tho custom of
the emperor to invite him to form a
cabinet at times OF ministerial
changes-a a which tho prince has
invariably declined. His selection as
head Of the delegation to Washington
is taken to indicate the Importance
japan attaches to tho conference. As
he is president of the house of peers,
his appointment constitutes recogni.
ton Of the diet
, 1921-09-28
Wounded
In Irish Riot

BELFAST. Sept. es.-Two men
were wounded during scattered
shooting affrays hero Monday, but
in tho eastern section Of the city,
where serious riots occurred yeStcr-
day. the night passed quietly
, 1921-09-28

a flourishing khan of the invisi-
a surprise to everyone outside of the
Established, the personnel of its menu
1yshrouded in mystery. From what
20 to 200 names. The character of
z she order. would be the highest
, 1921-09-28
NJ. E. BISHOP DEAD.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Sept. 2s.-
Newg Of the death yesterday of Bishop
Walter r. Lmbuth OF the Southern
Methodist church. in a hospital at
Yokohama. Japan. was received here
today BIZ relatives.
, 1921-09-28
|KU KLUX KHAN TO
OPERATE IN CASPER
F~lourshng Chapter of National Order Said to Number $50 and
Include Prominent Residents Formed to Garry On
General Program; First in Wyoming

The fact that there is in Casper at the p1
BILE empire, Knights of the Ku Klux Khan. wilIt
membership. The secrecy with which the orde
bership and all other circumstances in connec ton
little is known it is estimated that the roll contains
the membership, judging by the objects and princip
, 1921-09-28
PRINCE TO HEAD
"a DELEGATION
AT CONFERENCE
Personnel of Delegates Chosen to Repre-
sent Nipponese in Disarmament
Meeting Announced by Toxic

TOXIC; Sept 2s.(By The Associated Press)-The
Japanese delegates to the Washington conference on limita-
ton of ornaments and problems of the Pacific will be Prince
Ivesato Tokugawa, president of the house of peers; Vice Ad-
juro Shidehara, ambassador to the United States, it was Off
, 1921-09-28
RIVER
FOR BODY OF
VICTIM
Water Shut off at Pathfinder to Aid in
Search for Body of Claude Grouse.
Drowned in Attempting to Ford

Claude Grouse, ~ year: of age, son of Jake Grouse. pio-
neer Natrona county rancher, is thought to have drowned
yesterday morning while attempting to ford the Platte river
at a point about two miles above the government bridge near
Pathfinder DAM.
The horse which the young rancher was riding at the last
, 1921-09-28
Unemployment Congress to Complete It's
Work Earlier Than Anticipated,
Washington Reports State

Sept. 2s-Progress of the national con-
ference on unemployment indicated today prospects for COM
pletion of an emergency relief program earlier than had been
anticipated.
The conference adjourned on Monday until October s.,
when t is to receive reports from its subcommittee, but con-
, 1921-09-28
PROSPERITY NOW RETURNING!
SPEEDY PACE, rs CLAIM
Plenty of Work for All Predicted Soon in
Statements Issued by Industrial and
Mercantile Magnates Today

With hEM y hoKk. Sept. 2s;I;The speedy return of prosperity
WIN plenty OF work for all was predicted today by two nota-
bic figures in industrial and mercantile circles Cbar,as e
Bedford, president of the Vacuum Oil COMPANY. and Iohn
Wanamaker, merchant. oo"n
"Business revival week. said MI. Wanamaker az 4h;a1
, 1921-09-28
POLITIN.A POT
LSH~ YER IN
first TIME UP
Status of MayoraItyC Candidates in Status
Quo After Informal Caucus Last Night;
Several Names Mentioned

The first political gathering of the biennial mayoraIty
the aims of which appear to have been defeated
insofar as removing elements of uncertainty connected with
the candidates is concerned, was held Tuesday evening at
the city council chambers without definite action. At least
the only vote taken was wiped off the records before adjourn
, 1921-09-28

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept.
defense in the pre-
liminary hearing of Roscoe
Fatty Arbuckle, charged
With murder of Miss Virginia
Rape, announced that it was
prepared to commences its effort TO
clear the motion picture comedian
when Judge Sylvan J. Lazarus court
resumed late today.
Tho prosecution completed its pre-
sentation OF evidence yesterday with
out having called Mrs. Bamb.na
Maude belmont. complaining witness,
and this move on the part of Dis.
trict Attorney Mathew Brady was
wholly unexpected by Frank E. Dom
insuez of Los Angeles. chief of the
Arbuckle defense staff.
When Assistant District Attorney
Isadore Golden told the court that
Mrs. belmont would not be summoned
by the prosecution Dominguez was on
his feet instantly and demanded that
she be produced.
IN the interests Of truth and Jus
tics we demand It," he told the court.
we demand hat Mrs. belmont be
put upon the stand that We may cross
examine her. She is Tho person who
swor to the warrant She Is the
chief witness. I never heard Of a
case In which the complainant was
not produced"
Judge Lazarus told the prosecution
II was not necessary TO have Mrs.
belmont testify but warned hat they
were risking the chance of having
the complaint dismissed. Later he
denied a motion of tho defense to
ouash the charge against the screen
COMEDIAN and then court adjourned
until late this afternoon.
MANUFACTURER CHARGE
NOT TO BE DISMISSED.
Should Judge Lazarus decide tina.
the film actor be freed of the murder
| charge he will ace a charge of man.
slaughter brought by the San Francis.
CO county grand jury In connection
with Miss Rappe's death.
There Is also n possibility thnt Ar.
buckle will be prosecuted for alleged
violation Of the prohibition law.
K. Forrest Mitchell. California fed.
cral prohibition director. Is conduct.
ing nm investigation and on its com.
pletion. according to Robert II. Nc.
Cormack. assistant to the United
States attorney general. the liquor
angle of the case will be brought be.
fore n federal grand Jury.
Mccormack in a statement last
night declared That he was withhold,
ling grand jury action pending a full
report from Mitchell. He has init
mated that in the course II his lnyesti
CATION of the liquor supply alleged tc
have been consumed ut the Arbuckls
party he has uncovered a whisky
smuggling traffic between Mexico and
San Francisco n Los Angeles.
, 1921-09-28

Mrs. Ralph KimbaIl. who has been
n guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Cook while visiting here en- route
to her homo In Cheyenne from Ian
der. has left for Cheyenne.
, 1921-09-28

Miss Ethel Rouse has resumed her
position with the Wyoming National
bank after a vacation spent in Den
yer.
, 1921-09-28

time he was seen is said to have been
seen struggling in tho waters of the
, 1921-09-28
|ARBuCklE DEFENSE TO oPENl
Weather Forecast

Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday.
rain IN extreme north por-
ion tonight; colder tonight and in
East and South portions Thursday;
.resh to strong northwest winds
, 1921-09-28
State Rests Case in
Preliminary With
out Calling Upon
Its Star Witness

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept.
2S.-The defense in the pre-
hminary hearing of Roscoe
Fatty Arbuckle, charged
With murder of Miss Virginia
Rappe. announced that n was
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
|||IolDS merit
Ell AMONG
pOS1AIASIERS


NV Yogk. March Ain . state
nsnEs given oat e the press toda,
y n. ". Mars, secretary Of tn,
latipnal Civil Service Reform
easus. and entitled efficiency o
Postal Service Depends On Meri
,y5tsm," II u said:
IN the movement for the
overthrow q the merit system
IN the selection and appoint
mint Of presidential p0stmas-
ters in the incoming admins
tration, the National Civil Ser
vice Reform league sees q ser
ious blow aimed It the effic-
iency Of the postal service. Tho
success Of the competitive sys-
tenn for the selection Of post
masters has been demonstrated
In many cases through the
operation Of the executive
Older issued by President Will
IN mn .s NJ. pr..,aart'
W. u..s,. "",.,nrss that
o "a. ., rc-cs IN IT, eY;s.inr
81. ~. 1900 10 confdsnf
~. I'll, rss;v..;r ~ min
s Nc S..,.;.. 49, orde- n
c,p'1 s,a aauG.,n ~. conSrctad nv
~. nn..oesca dena rtment IN
sSno 800. Sh.rs nostm.stere
. s" s,..s sh.onsh oorr
., VIZ sS on;o..,o.. .end,ctad
I s 80 .a-,n. - ~ ahov.
mentioned order. a total Of
1912 appointees we're Demo-
Gratis, 997 were Republicans, 30
we're Independents, 10 were
prohibttioniyts, 3 we're Social
lists, 129 hal no affiliation, and
in 10 cases the appointees
failed to state their political
afiiliafion.
According to 4 statement Of
the postofice department,
emitting IL southern states
which may be considered As
overwhelmingly Democratic in
their population, out Of . total
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04

a. the annual meeting from January
to the second Wednesday IN Feb
ruary.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
You Must Replace the Wear
and Tear on the Human System

placed. if you are to eniov 49,,
health. Your blood must be lei,
pure and vigorous, for upon i.
condition depends every organ !;
your body.
Many people have found S. So
a great aid in keeping their syr.s
in good condition. Being ana .
fine blood tonic and system.buu
er S. S. S. strengthens ana !.
riches the blood supply and nm.
new vigor and vitality to the vhol.
body.
S. S. S. is sold by all drusriu,
Write for free literature and I'M
information to Chief Medical An.
wiser, 831 Swift Laboratory, Atl,nt,
Ga.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04

Did you ever stop to consider
what a tremendous task is placed
upon your human system every
day? The most efficient piece OF
machinery in all the world is not
expected to stand the strain that
is placed on your body.
Your heart is contantly pump
ing life and vitality to every part
of your body. This is being rapid
" consumed after being turned in
to energy and strength that keeps
your system performing its various
functions.
What are you doing to replace
this drain upon your system? Ev-
cry day there is certain amount
of wear and tear that must be re-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
MILAN
Especial Correspondence

ESPECIAL LOTT o0QOuueuCS.J
The C. w. club Of the Preebyter-
ian church went to the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Claude Peebler, in Fair
view. Tuesday evening and carried
out a pleasant post-nuptial surprise
shower. The cvenig was spent with
games and sociability after which
Mrs. Peebler, who is q club men,
Der, was presented with a pyrex
baking dish. Lunch was served by
the self invited guests.
Rev. John A. Decker is spending
the week in Osceola, ILL.,, holding re-
vivals.
Robert Nichols left Wednesday
morning for Peoria after = visit OF
several days with home folks.
Private Roland James OF Camp
Grant, Rockford, arrived this morn
ing for = visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Enos James.
Louis Vetter is building a fine
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04

Mann, VINO 49,
spring on : ..s :. IA
,py lSaDeile d.n8eis, ss-.
shop I'll ano lAsoI M.us 49, -.
IN $lo.vV o1m.o ~. ~. n..,s ~. -.
gfri ana ner moune Y. 49,. ~. -.
case out o. cou S.!s. e1en ~
Mansoss -" ~. ~. .sSs.s,. /. Ia -
TINS amount Mis :ann v..t.,is
have fece.ve1 Nv sn'.... saEo
Mangeis iov. 49,.
. m. p,.,.
owcelsh o ~ snn oEes;.h p.nt;.t
ior : now SAL.o" o - ths
cnurc9 w oe .s.. 80 To-
stAAe n,pust 1A1 rne raen.
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new garage on his property recent
" purchased from Mrs. Nancy
Heath.
Members Of tho Epworth league
OF the N. E. church are rehearsing
for . play, -Miss Topsy Turvy," to
be given by them in April.
Next Monday night at the X. Of
p. lodge rooms, the members Of the
caste, THE Village Postmaster, !"
and all those who assisted In max
ing the play . success, will be ban
quoted by the lodge. The Pythian
Sisters will serve for the X. Of P.
lodge.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
The Day IN Davenport

court and was sentenced to IN In
Discriminate period In the state re-
form school 1t Eld0ra 4
The boy admitted robbing the
Mqisner drug store on Rusholme
stJeet. the Barnes grocery store and
the Tenenbom store
Flefal Shop Robbery Fails
About IL o'clock Wednesday night
burglars made an unsuccessful at
tempt to loot the floral shop Of For
Der 4 Bird. SIS Brady street. The
glass door to the shop was smashed
but before the marauders could en-
ter the place they were seen by W.
Campbell, clerk in the Mission bill
lizard parlor, and dashed east in the
alley near the store.
Abandon Safety Zones Failure Of
tho Socialist majority in the city
council Wednesday night to present
an ordinance which would iegalize
the safety zones" in the downtown
section Of the city, has more or less
placed in jeopardy the lives Of all
Davenport residents. This failure
on the councils part to take action
resulting yesterday in all the signs
governing the safety zones being re-
moved. This was done at the in
stance Of Traffic Commissioner
Louis DeArmand and with the ap-
prevail of Police Chief Boettcher.
Increase Fair St0ck-The capital
ization Of the Mississippi Valley
Fair & Exposition company was in
creased from $500, 900 to $500 900 by
the fling Of amended articles Of in
corporation with the county re-
corder yesterday.
The amendment changes the date
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
eENESEo WIRES
new PRESIDENT

Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
Geueseo, ILL.,, March IA teie-
gram was sent to Warren G. Hard
inx from the Ceheseo Kiwanis club
Yesterday. The telegram stated
that the local Kiwanis club wishes
him. today the president OF the
United States, the greatest Of sue
cess and divine guidance in the
many problems and responsible
ties as the leader of our nation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
STERLING

Sterling, March s.-Ths next
hearing in the g. e. Paddock bank
ruptcy matter will be held in this
city Tuesday. Judge H. c. Ward has
been secured by the trustee as at
torney. Affairs Of the Prophets
town banker who closed the doors
Of his bank on Dec 81 will be inves-
tigated at the hearing.
DR.. John C. Maxwell and Miss
Sophie Weigel. both Of this city,
were married yesterday 1T the par
sonaEe Of the Methodist church.
Friends Of the couple headed by the
Sterling military band escorted
them to the depot and gave them a
royal sendoff. Their destination is
Los Angeles.
Thomas Bryson, long . resident
Of this iity, died at his home yester-
day afternoon after a two weeks
illness. Death was caused by
pneumonia. Funeral services will
be held this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
TWENTY ESSAYS
WRITTEN IN D.Ap
PRIZE CoNTRl,

Twenty essays have be-,
tered in the 15o-word essay cont,
by the students of the night scae.'
English classes at the Mama, y.
building. Alu
The Fort Armstrong chaotr !
A. R., is Offering a prize 81 4 Z
gold for the best essay and /, ~ y
mittee from the D. A. r. will -.
the prize winning paper earlv ~.
week. The prize essay will b. ~ -.
at the program at the Close =, y
uight school term, March IL. ~
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04

For Colds, Grip or Influenza
and as Pr ;entive, tax. GROVES
Laxative BROMO QUININE Tab
lets. The genuine BEERS the sigma
ture Of E. ". Grove. (Be sure you
get BROMO.) 30c.--(Adv.)