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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-02
PITTSBURG
PLUS-PR
ATTACKED
Trade Commission Accuses
United States Steel
Corporation.

WASHINGTON May 1.-The dec,s-
ION Of the federal trade commission to
70 require the United states Steel Cor
poratton and eleven subsidiary compan-
tes to show why the device lsnoun as
the Pittsburg piusprtce should not be
abandoned viii be good news 10 fab-i-
Gators q the steel ia Indiana who have
taken the lead I'll the movement against
Tits PittsburE arran cement
NEARLY 1900 PABRICAToRs
The decision Of ths commission has
just been announced Altogether
nearly 5000 fabricators Of steel in the
United States have protested the Pitts
burg base plan Fabricators III Indi-
ana have been particularly active III
their opposition because they felt they
should have the advantage Of their near
ness TO the steel plant al Gary.
CASE TRIED MAY 81
The respondents have until May ST
to answer the complaint. and then the
GO Sc wifi proceed to trial on its merits
before the commission The COM
plant was issued under TIE Clayton
act and the act establishing the COM
mission.
Under the so-caEed P.ttsbure Plus
price arrangement or device. all steet
wherever made and whether made ~
the United States Steel Corporation or
independents. is sold al the f. O. b.
Pittsburg price. plus an amount equiv
alent 20 the freight to point Of destsna-
tion.
WHAT HAPPENS AT GARY
Under the plan a fabricator of steel
a. Cary who rums his own trucl. to ahe
Gary steel min and buys sJee. manu-
featured at that plant must pay the
price charged at Pittsburg Plus an
amount equallng the freight rate from
Pittsburs to Gary. s fahricator of
steel at Indianapolis. If ne buys frcm
the Gary plant, is required 70 pay ana
Pitsburg base price Of $50 a ton Plus
the imaginary freight charge of s7fo
from P!ttsburg to indianapolis. making
a total Of s571e q ton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-02
tRULLETIN1

PARIS. May "A general troop
movement in all parts Of France to-
ward the Rhine began at o'clock this
morning. Ten trains left Paris for
the eastern frontier, picking up troops
enroute. principally cavalry.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-02

sj iresldent Harding has again ra-
~ wa.oso merit in the governme
ssIFiSe s ny reappoiuting as chief Of
me - ). weather bureau Cbarlos
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-02
STABBING
ARRAYS
IN GARY

n a series o. stab5ing effrays r
Cary over the weekend three persons
vere wounded ana fourth suffered sun
wounds.
Milan fnezevioh 1913 Jefferson street
was stabbed at 10Th avenue and Wash
lng on street saturday evening when
-..en.3 ,s,. t,.f,- p1 The si5D T7fs rs
,..-t,. 49, ,,arcl for at The notice. sfa-
.,o, Tyq axsaiIant was saIl al large
~ noon today.
$500 .,,,.or -.r.---.,s 49, .ccord,,r Is
police report ? on2 '.'1e,'1a, M III ,e,
ing house boss at the above address Jun
Rruni the boarding house boss had oeen
drinking ana Nnen ~ ne ea','a .'o,'' @ a..-, s,ar.
Cd scntllns Wl'a 80. ..-., IL. h,,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-02

The WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Tues-
"Syf continued cool tonight with
frost in west pOrtiOni somewhat
W"rmer Tuesday I'm west portion.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-02

Delivered by TIMES Carriers In
Hammond and West Hammond,
500 Per Month. On Streets and
Eewa Stands, &C Per Cory.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Corps Has Patriotic Program.

The Woman's Relief corps No.
sc entertained the comrades and
their wives at patriotic program
yesterday afternoon in Memorial
hall, which was greatly enjoyed by
the large crowd in attendance.
Mrs. Frances Siemon,, corps presi-
dent, opened the program, and after
the singing Of America" by the
audience, the patriotic instructor,
Mrs. Wayne McGee, took charge.
Following is the program as given:
Opening address, The Life of
Grant"-Rev. H. c. First.
Vocal, "Shoogy Shoe" j. A.
Johnson, accompanied BY ]. W.
Johnston.
Piano, Lucia" Miss Edith
Fricke.
Reading. Awakening Of veron-
ica'-Miss Margery Close.
Reading. Incidents in the Life
Of Grant''-Miss Violet Pascoe.
Vocal, "Smilin' Thru" "Slumber
Boat"-Miss Charlotte Bladel, ac-
companied by Miss Elizabeth Bar
bou.
Song, america" - Little Miss
Mildred Jensen. -.
Remarks by comrades.
Lords prayer-Miss Jensen.
Refreshments we're served by the
corps members at long tables on
which red, white and blue decora-
lions were used.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Mrs Chase Gives Luncheon for
Club.

Mrs. George Chase OF "Barberry
Terrace" Moline. was a charming
hostess to the Swastika club yes
terday. At o'clock a delicious
luncheon was served with covers
being laid for IA and the table was
very beautifully decorated with
spring flowers. The afternoon
hours were devoted to fancy work
and sociability. Mrs. G. W. Town
send Of Rock Island will entertain
the club on May II.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
All! EPSON SALTS
LIKE LEMONADE

You can now buy real EPSON
salts without the awful taste and
nausea, by asking your druggist for
a handy package Of "Epsonade
Salts" which looks and acts exactly
like epson salts, because it is pure
EPSON salts combined with fruit
derivative salts, giving it the taste
of sparkling lemonade.
Take tablespoonful in a glass of
cold water whenever you feel bill
ious, headachy or constipated. "Ep-
sonade Salts" is the much talked of
discovery OF the American EPSON
Association.-(Adv.).
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Merry Dozen Members Entertained

Members Of the Merry Dozen
club were entertained at the home
Of Mrs. Fred Haalk, 1905 Sixth
street, yesterday afternoon. Three
tables Of 500 were played and
prizes were received by Mrs. ]. A.
Black and Mrs. J. C. Finnegan. Fol-
lowing the games social hour and
refreshments were enjoyed. The
club will be entertained in two
weeks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Aid Meets ut Church.

The ladies' aid society Of the Sec
ond Christian church met at the
church yesterday afternoon. Quilt
ing and chatting occupied the men,
bers during the afternoon and at
the close Mrs. F. J. Nessler, Mrs.
William Henderson. Mrs. NJ. j.
Hamerly and Mrs. Marshall Rails
beck served dainty refreshments.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

Amoo Caldron sewing circle tomor-
row afternoon at 2::30. There will
be . business meeting 80 all MEM
bers are urged to attend.
The ladies' aid society OF the
First United Presbyterian church
will meet tomorrow afternoon At
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
EntertAins at Cards.

Mrs. Walter W. kittelsen OF 1921
Nineteenth street entertained yes
terday afternoon at a delightful
party. Her guests surrounded
three tables Of 500, prizes in the
games going to Mrs. c. V. Hammer.
first; Mrs. Harriet WEIGH. second,
and Mrs. Russell bort. third. A de-
licious two coursed luncheon was
served at the quartet table at the
conclusion of the games.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

the homo Of Mrs. william r A..
1890 Seventh avenue.
Ready to Help circle, Kin.
Daughters will have an ali ~.
sewing Tuesday at the homs 4
Mrs. E. c. Xander, s35 Ninetesoss
street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
New Term Of Sketch Class,

The winter term of the sketch
class OF the Tri-City Art league has
closed and a new class Is being or
ganized for the spring term, to
have its first meeting Tuesday.
There are Is already registered in
the class, and the instruction is
open to any one in the tri-cities
who has the least inclination to
sketch. Hermon More Of the art
league is the instructor and will
take the class to suitable spots in
the city parks of the tri-cities
where they will work in suitable
weather.
This term viii continue two
months. until the last OF June, and
meets four afternoons = week. 1t
10 hoped that the membership will
be greatly increased before the
Spening lasson. -.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

This Vas the regular meeting and
following the address Of the eve
ming there Was . social time.
SNejal AAnounee0cats.
Mrs. Morris Lister. Of 1882 Thir-
teenth avenue, will entertain the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

:
Rock Island and Moline friends
will b greatly interested IN tho
news Of the marriage Of ". H.
DriggS Of Moline and Mrs. ElodA
B. Shackleford Of Chicago, which
was being celebrated this afternoon
1t ; O'Clock 1t the home Of the
bride, 4S12 Dorchester avenue. Chi
cago. Only . few intimate friends
and relatives are guests. Mrs.
Shackleford has visited the twin
cities several times. Mr.. briggs is
with the Josephson jevelryN store.
Moline. After the wedding Mr.. and
Mrs. briggs Will 90 south for q
visit with Miss Margaret briggs.
who 10 1t the Ward Belmont schoo;
It Nashville, Tenn. They will re-
turn to Moline in about two weeks
and will be at home at e12 Twenty
third street, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

Mrs. E. C. Fisher gave IN address
Of welcome to the mothers. Mrs.
W. G. Oglevee told an interesting
childs story. DR.. Gerrit Verkuyl,
Who is conducting = denomination
school at Central presbyterian
church, addressed the scholars and
q social hour with refreshments
followed. In the evening the de-
partments gathered in the gymnas-
ium where q short educational play
was given. Refreshments and So
ciability were enjoyed the remain
der Of the evening.
Conducts Demonstration School
DR.. Gerrit Verkuyi, educational
secretary for the Presbyterian
churches of Illinois, Wisconsin and
Minnesota conducted Daily Va
cation Bible school" At the Central
/ Presbyterian church yesterday att
ernoon. The faculty is practically
Organized and work will begin
about June 13. DR.. Verkuyl gave
demonstration of one days work
in the bible school and also out
lined q program for four weeks
work. A relief map of Palestine
was made with paper pulp by DR..
Verkuyl. In the evening DR.. Yer
kuyl gave a very interesting talk
on the educational work of the
church, the educational council and
about the young peoples summer
conference in Dixon, starting July
IL and lasting until July II. A So
cial hour was enjoyed at the close
OF the address.
Rock Island Employees Dance.
Fifth of the series Of dances I'M
der auspices of the Rock Island
Lines Employees association in Odd
Fellows hall this evening is her
aided as the "get-together-get-ac-
ainted-let's-stick-together' event
Flashlight photo will be taken for
the Rock Island Lines magazine.
Evans jazz band will play. There
will be a tip or two about the May
dance. which probably will be at
the Watch Tower. something will
be said about plans for the June
froIic and the committee promises
other interesting events. o. c,
Hickman is chairman of the ar
rangements committee. Albert
Doeckel heads the floor committee
and C. L. Rupert. division super
g;ptandopt will head the staff oil
"greeters".
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Scout Workers to Practioe

Drill practice for the girl scout
captains and lieutenants will be
continued Monday evening. All the
leaders Of the various troops Of the
city are asked to attend. The work
will start promptly at 1870.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
st. Elizabeth's Guild Meets,
Heart Club With Mrs. Crslle.

The Heart club was entertained
Yesterday afternoon by Mrs. A. B.
, Cralle Of 1924 Sixteenth avenue.
Two tables Of the game were play
ed after which the hostess served
a delicious two coursed luncheon.
Prize winners yesterday were Mrs.
H. F. c. Schroeder and Mrs. G. N
Clarke. Mrs. Schroeder OF 1904
Seventh street will entertain the
club on May II.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Ballot On Six Caslilstes,

Last evening Arsenal lodge No.
1886, Mystic Workers Of the Word,
held its regular business meeting
in Odd Fellows hall Six candi-
Gates were balloted upon and 9TH
er business Of routine nature was
transacted. After the business ses-
sion the members enjoyed a social
hour with refreshments being serv-
ed by the social committee. The
next regular business meeting will
be held May II.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Plan Coffee.Apron Sale.

There was large attendance Of
members and friends at the meet
ing Of the ladies' aid society Of
Cleland Presbyterian church yes
terday afternoon. At the usual
business session a coffee and apron
sale, to be held May IS at the home
Of Mrs. H. N. Kinner, 1S47 Thir-
teenth street, was planned. A mis-
sionary program was given and
papers were read by Mrs. W. H.
Wilson. Mrs. Thomas Hughes and
Mrs. Kinner. The meeting was dis
persed with music and refresh
ments. May IL. the society will
meet with Mrs. Oscar F. Lundberg
Of 2402 Twelfth street
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Card C1ub Entertained,

The meeting Of the Wednesday
Evening Card club was held last
night at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Jacobson. 4421 Eighteenth ave-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Post.Nuptisl for Mrs. Rubin.

Mrs. A. Rubin, nee Miss Ethel M.
Copperstein, who was married last
week in Chicago. was the honoree
at q surprise post-nuptial party
last evening. The affair was given
by the members Of the H. c. c.
club at the home Of the brides
mother, Mrs. f. Copperstein. 727
Ninth street. The 10 club girls
came in a body, and the evening
was spent playing Newcastle, a
card game which is very popular.
A delicious lunch was served by
the brides sister. Miss Bessie Cop
perstein. Mrs. Rubin was present
ed with 4 silver bread tray and
cheese service from the club, and
numerous other gifts from the club
girls. Mrs. ]. A. Abrams of Balti-
more and Mrs. Landworth Of Chi
cago were out-of-town guests.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

Members Of the Crusaders band
met at the First Baptist church
yesterday afternoon at 4:15. Twe1-
ty-two members were present and
Miss Alwilda Young conducted d
service for several new members
who were taken into the junior mis-
sionary society. Mrs. Ed Brien had
charge of the lesson. Lamp Light
ers Across the Sea-" and the play
was acted out as read by Mrs.
Rrien. MAY Is is the date set for the
next meeting Of the organization.
Mt Holyoke Alumnae Banquet.
Tri-city alumnae of Mt Holyoke
college are to hold banquet at the
Hotel Blackhawk on May 3. The
gathering is one Of the first that
the aiumnae have held and prepa-
rations for the event have been
placed in the hands Of Mrs. l.. M.
Mofrissey of Davenport and Miss
Althea Beal of Moline. Reserva-
tions for the event are to be made
through Miss Beal.
The local get-together banquet is
being held in connection with ma
tional observance of Mt. Holyoke
alumnae day. All over the country.
, communities which have alumnae Of
this college are to hold these re-
! union banQuets.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Moose Have Danes.

Loyal Order Of Moose. No. 100, 10
to give an entertainment and dance
tomorrow evening at Maths hall.
All Moose and their friends are in
vited to attend.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Hold Children's Week GATHERINGS.

Meetings were held at South Park
Presbyterian church both afternoon
and evening yesterday in the inter-
est Of "Children's Week" In the
afternoon the primary and juniors
gathered, together with their teach
ers and mothers and an informal
program was given. Songs and ex-
ercises were given by a number of
the Sunday school scholars and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Sorority Plans Reunion.
Accent Set of BYLAWS.

The Twin-City Lutheran hospital
circle was entertained at the home
Of Mrs. c. A. Carlson, 915 Forty
third street yesterday afternoon.
Bylaws Of the auxiliary were read
and accepted at the business ses-
sion and the remaining transactions
were only OF routine matters
Needle work and sociability were
enjoyed and refreshments were
served by the hostess. Mrs. Gusl
Enstrom Of S417 Eighth avenue will
be hostess to the circle on May
rs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

ybshd shrine No. -. White
shrine of JerueaaeGn. held . most
boaut1ful end impressive session
last evening ct Masonic temple. the
rccasion being the spring ceremo-
Mai Of the shrine. One Of the
largest classes ever received in the
shrine vas initiated into the order.
The work was most impressively
given by the Officers. who had been
making preparations for tie event
for some time. A beautiful new
electric emblem Of the order was
displayed for the first time last
night.
A business session was held at
4 O'Clock, followed by reception
10 the visitors and candidates. A
banquet was served at $50 to
about three hundred fifty members,
the walters being dressed in white
and wearing yellow caps and
aprons, carrying out the c0lors OF
the order. During the serving OF
the banquet, music was furnished
by the ukulele quartet which was
much enjoyed. A very pretty eff
feet was given during the singing
by the quartet Of "I'm Forever
Blowing Bubbles" by little Miss
Norma Krull, who stood On rails
ed platform with a large pipe.
blowing soap bubbles in the air.
The drill team gave a beautiful
exhibition drill which was very
much enjoyed by all. They were
dressed in white uniforms and car
ried yellow scarfs. The escorts to
the officers were in new uniforms
and they were also received with
great applause. The Zouave girls,
dressed In red and green and car
lying tambourines and headed by
a drum major in black and white.
were features Of the evening. An
other group OF girls, dressed in yell
low dresses with white trimmings
and sashes and carrying white
hoops with large yellow chrysan-
temums in the center. preceded by
q flower girl all in white Carrying
& large basket Of white and yellow
flowers, was also very pleasing
and effective. Altogether. the whole
ceremony was most successful and
enjoyable.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Mt Holyoke Alumnae Banquet.

Mr.. Fisher Talks to Men.
E. c. Fisher gave very helpful
talk on Educational Purposes"
last evening before the members
Of the Fathers Improvement club
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Girls to Give Mothers Coeos.

A Mothers cocoa has been plan
ned by the Hi-Y girls for their
mothers, to be given at the Y. ".
c. A on Wednesday afternoon.
May 4, from to 6 O'Clock. 1t has
been planned as Mothers day par
~ looking forward to the celebra-
ton Of Mothers day, May s. Miss
Nell Elwell. chairman of the So
cial committee. and her committee
members are arranging the pro-
gram for the afternoon. The Hi-Y
sponsors and some of the members
of the girls work committee will
assist the girls in entertaining.
A meeting Of the society was
held yesterday at the high school.
Miss Dorothy Rogers, health edu-
cation instructor OF the associa-
ton, gave short talk on "Our
Recreations." A general discus
sion Of plans for promoting the or
ganization was held.
Play BEFORE Capacity Audience,
Paul Schubert showed much abil-
ity as an actor in the play, All
on Account Of Polly" reported by
the young people Of the Eyangeli-
cal Church OF Peace at Franklin
school last evening. In fact all
members Of the cast took their
parts splendidly. The auditorium
was filled to capacity and each act
was very well applauded. Ober-
staller's orchestra furnished q
program Of music between each
act
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Miss Dittman in Organ Recital

Miss Dittman In Organ Recital
Miss Pauline Dittman Of Daven-
port is giving an organ recital at
the First Unitarian church of Dav-
export this afternoon at the
annual open meeting of the
Etude club. Rollo Killing Of the
Augustana conservatory Of music
is assisting and the program for
the concert is as follows:
Overture, Don Giovanni" ......
Observation-Disclosures. MoZart-Lemare
Prelude to 'rLohengrin"
Wagner-Eddy
Miss Dittman.
Where Ere You Walk Handel
IF With All Your Heart" Cell
jah) .............. Mendelssohn
Mr.. Killing.
Spring Greeting" $50. M. H. Allen
"Thistledown". John Herman Loud
"LeBrume" Mist -. Harvey B. Gaul
Miss Dittman.
Repent Ye" -. John Prindle Scott
"The Living Cod. Godfrey O'Hara
Rollo Killing.
Grande Offertoire ........ Batiste
Miss Dittman.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
CALENDAR

TDDXY. -
Hslpsss' earcse. Kin1s Dsughsess. mse1s
With Mr.. c. L. siIvis. el30 Ashtsenth
avenue
cital for Etude club II Unitarian church.
opera study club meets.
FRIDAY,
Rock Island Musical club spoosOss
musicale tea for biennial fund . the
home Of Mrs. J. r. Bobdnson. o13 Tween
tseth street. from ESQ 70 o'doeH.
Philip Gordon and Sibyi Sammb Aac-
Dsrrnid give Joint recital q Coliseum m
cummemoration Of 60th anniversary Of
, the Schmidt Music company.
SATURDAY.
Pan Hellenic luncheon 1t TeH1D G2-
dcns. Davenport.
TnCity Art league weekly tes q
studios
Tn-1H woman's Trade Union Lessue
card party II Hotel Harms.
MONDAY.
! Mude Studsnts club with Mn. Z. H.
Read'ns. o2l East Locust street. D.v'
export.
TUESDAY.
Ready-&o-Help circle. kings DauShtefa.
meet With Mrs.. z. C. Xander. 935 Nine
tenth street for N ail-day sewing.
Service Circle. Kings Daughters. mecea
Jolly Thirteen meets With Mrs. Ala1
Donald. 1914 Eighth street. Moline.
WEDNESDAY.
Augustans Endowment Fund society
| meets with Mrs. A. P. Lundquist. Loo
Fourth avenue. Moline.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
VIII Observe Silver Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Deere Cady OF
Moline, who arrived home this
weeks after spending the winter
in Pasadena, Cal, have a silver
wedding anniversary Saturday,
which relatives and friends will
take advantage Of to extend good
wishes and congratulations. There
will be no special celebration Of
the day, however, beyond the I'M
mediate family circle.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

On Women's, Misses and Childrens Coats,
Silks Dresses, Women's Dress Skirts and Mil
linery. Included are four large groups contain
ing women's coats, suits, dresses and skirts at
nineteen seventy-hve.