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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
STRIKE HALTS
STATE PRINTER

Springfield, Ill.,. May 2. - State
printing is involved in the strike
in which between Is and 100 job
printers are out here today as a
result of their demand for a A.
hour week.
Printers employed by the COM
pany which has the contract for
legislative printing are among the
strikers. State officials hope to
have house and senate calendars
printed at small shops which have
signed the agreement with the few
printers they employ.
The old wage scale was $41 for a
4S-hour week. The printers want
the basis Of the scale changed to
IS cents an hour for the shorter
week. ...
Unless a settlement is reached
Immediately legislative journals
and bills will be printed in another
city, state printing oficials said,
after spending the greater part of
the day in trying to arrange to have
the work done in Springfield.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02

Fair tonight with heavy fros..
Tuesday fair and warmer.
Highest temperature yesterday,
81; lowest last night, 81.
Wind velocity at Z q M, 9 miles
per hour.
Precipitation last "a hours. %
inch.
I'm. 7p.m. Tam.
yes.sr. yester. today
Dry buIb temp. .56 a Il
Wet bulb temp. .4S 46 36
Relative humid. Sc 81 IS
River stage. "a, q fall Of ; since
Saturday.
River Forecast.
Slowly rising stages in the Mis-
sissippi will prevail from below
Dubuque to Muscatine for several
days.
z. e. UNGER, Observer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
GERMANY NOT TO
ASSUME ALLIED
DEBTS TO u. S.
Cabinet and Congress
Would Oppose
Transfer.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial to The ArKus.)

Washington, April 30.-Though
the United States government has
thus Tar avoided any comment On
the merits of the latest German pro-
posal on reparations, there is one
paragraph in the note upon which
the allied governments would like
an answer from Washington, be it
official, unofficial, informal, oral, or
couched in any other diplomatic Ian
guage available. It is tho para
araph in which Germany formally
expresses her willingness to assume
the allied Indebtedness to the United
States. approximately ten billion
dollars. Germany says on this
point:
IN case the United States and
the allies should so desire, Germany
would be disposed to take over to
the limit Of her capacity the pay
ment of the allied obligations to the
United States on account Of their
debt to the latter"
The allies are perfectly willing.
They always have been. They
would gladly transfer the debt they
owe the United States to the backs
Of the Germans. The preceding
administration agreed to submit 4
similar proposition with respect to
the Belgian debt but it has never
been acted upon by our congress.
Now the question arises whether the
German suggestion meets with the
American governments approval.
The allies have insisted that the
United States in transmitting any
German proposal acquired certain
responsibility for the fulfillment by
Germany Of her promises. Now it is
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
HAS
PROGRAM TO
REVISE TAX
Secretary Submits 4 Pro
posals-Would Retire
Short Term Debt.

Washington. May 2. - Congress
sional committees charged with tax
revision had before them today
treasury suggestions on which they
may base future legislation. Sec
retary Mellon has transmitted four
tax propositions, in a letter to
Chairman Fordney of the house
ways and means committee and
Chairman Penrose, of the senate
finance committee, as the principal
basis Of revision.
These proposals include a modi-
fed tax on corporate profits or a
fiat additional income tax on cor
porations in lieu of the present ex-
cess profits tax; readjustment Of
income rates so that no income will
pay more than 40 per cent this year
and IS per cent thereafter; repeal
of the socalled luxury taxes and
the taxes on soft drinks and imposi-
ton of sufficient new additional
taxes of wide application. such as
increased stamp taxes or license
taxes on the use of automobiles to
bring the total revenue from taxes
to $4,000, 100000, after making the
other changes suggested.
Urges Retirement
Mr.. Mellon also made known to
the committees the treasury policy
of refunding outstanding short term
debts, including the victory notes,
into government securities matur-
ing between 1925 and 1928 as the
solution of the problem of meeting
maturities aggregating $7,500, ,000,-
900 in the next 30 months.
The program outlined by Mr. Mel
Ion contemplates actual retirement
of the short term debt AZ q whole
by the time the third Liberty loan
Ffz11s due in 1928.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
OFFICER
KILLS UNKNOWN
Unidentified Man Caught Burglar.
king Home-TatOO Mark u.
L. on Arm.

Elgin, Ill, May 2.-Policeman
Frank Vollman, shot and killed
and unidentified man who with an
other was caught in the act of
burlarizing the home OF Len En-
erich, within three blocks OF the
business district. The men were
surprised by occupants of the
house. locked in a room and the
police notified. Upon the arrival
of the officers the burglars were
Just making their way through a
window. The accomplice of the
slain burglar escaped.
The slain man was about rs
years old, about five feet ten in-
ches tall. had dark red hair and
had a tattoo mark, u. L." on his
arm.
The dead man carried a transfer
issued by the Chicago surface lines
yesterday. He had q railroad tick.
ct for passage from NasholA. Wis.
to Milwaukee also.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
POLICE GIVEN
CLUE TO SLAYER
OF CHIEF REHM
Womar,'s Confession
ThrolUs Light On
Mystery.

Aurora, H., May 2.-Pursuers Of
the murderers of Chief of Police
George Rehm of West Chicago,
were in full cry today after James
Witt. alias Joslyn. 20, of St. Charles,
Ill. They would have had Witt in
custody today but for false leads
given them by Mrs. Leo Browne Of
st. Charles. who feared that her
husband might have been the slay-
er and with the aid of a woman
friend, Mrs. Elsie Belts, built up an
alibi for Browne which operated to
throw the authorities off the scent
long enough to permit Witt to get
away. Mrs. Brownies husband was
with Witt at West Chicago on a
lumber stealing expedition at. the
time Chief Rehm was shot last Fri
day morning at 2 o'clock, Mrs.
Browne has confessed, Assistant
States Attorney C. w. Hadley of
Dupage county announced today.
Mrs. Witt and Mrs. Browne we're
in West Chicago a few minutes be-
fore the murder in yellow wheel
ed roadster but had left town when
the shooting occurred. The muir
derer escaped in the lumber laden
automobile truck but witnesses
thought he fed in the yellow
wheeled automobile in which the
women rode and so stated,
Woman's Story.
When Mrs. Browne learned oi
the murder later in the morning she
/ feared her husband might have
been involved. She hastened to he,
friend, Mrs. Belts, and had hel
make blind pledge that she would
swear that she was with Mrs
Browne at West Chicago in the vel
iiow-wheeled roadster and that nc
man was with them. Mrs. Belts
even added touch to the story by
saying that she and Mrs. Browne
had been drinking Gandelion wine
and wen out in the automobile for
a good ride. Mrs. Belts stuck to her
story all the way but yesterday Mrs
Browne having learned that her
hu sband was not suspected Of the
n,uIGer, confessed. By this time
however, Witt had three days start
His wife and child left st. Charles
with him in an automobile Friday
afternon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
HOSPITAL DAY.

Chicago, Ill, May 2.-Organiza-
ton of 40 states and four Canadian
provinces for the observance of
National Hospital day, May II, was
announced today by Matthew O.
Foley, executive secretary of the
National Hospital Day committee
which is in general charge OF the
program TO rthe day. The sectional
organizations consist OF state
chairmen who are to appoint COM
mittees representing leading hos
pitals in each section of the state to
develop the local programs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
GERMANS MUST PAY BY MAY Twelfth
QUIET MAY DAY
MEANS. RETURN
TO NORMALCY
Attorney General Did
Not Agitate Agi-
fdfOrS.

Columbus, Ohio, May z.-Quiet
observance Of May day throughout
the United States. despite attempts
to agitate demonstrations through
the distribution of literature gives
assurance Of the return to normal
conditions in America" said "a
statement issued here today by AT
torney General Harry M. Daugh-
erty.
The attorney general announced
that reports to the department of
Justice from every section of the
country showed a widespread calm
ness prevailing. He declared that
yesterday had been typical
American Sunday"
Mr.. Daugherty's statement said
that he had been urged to issue a
general public warning against an
nOunced demonstrations, as has
been customary with the depart
ment Of justice the last several
years, but that he had refused to
do so.
my idea was" the statement
said, that If a general warning
we're given it would invite. rather
than prevent, demonstrations.
believe it is best not to agitate the
agitator. The country is settling
down to a patriotic program. Dis
turbances of the character threat
ened would not be popular any
place. l think we need less watch,
ing and more working in this coun,
try.
Il would not say that it is safe
to leave the smokehouse door open
but We are back to normal, almost
as the president of the United
States would say, and We have rea-
son to be proud of ourselves"
Mr.. Daugherty left for Washing
ton at noon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
Gets BACK HIS
old Time 'PEP''

Harrisburg, H., May Tim
Murchison. an old time major
league pitcher. turned In q no-hit
shutout In . game at Murphysboro
yesterday. Pitching for Harris
burg. hs struck out IL men and
walked two. the latter being the
only opposing batsmen to reach
first base. In addition. Murchison
made two singles and two doubles
in four timas un
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
Late Bulletins

Los Angeles, May 2.-(By
United Press. Thomas Noon
ey, San Francisco prepared.
ness parade bomb defendant,
appeared In court here today
Just long enough TO hear Su.
perior Judge Lsuderback con.
tnue his case until May q.
Jonesboro, Ark, May S-By
United Press Seven more al.
legged night riders. charged
with having operated in the
Burnett hill section. were ar
rested and brought to Jail here
last night by Deputy Sheriff
Lewis Wright
Chicago. May 2-By United
Press.)-Mary Garden, opera
singer.manager, returned to
her home today with $4,000,
the proceeds of her opera en-.
gagement
Poplar Bluff. Mo, May g
(By United Press.)-Mrs. Let.
In Parsons, 13-year.old bride,
who is alleged to have mer-
dered her 6-year-Old step.
daughter. will be tried in ju.
venile court at Pennington.
May Is, 1t was announced to-
day.
Chicago, May "A strike Of
the Livestock Handlers union
at the Union stockyards. called
Saturday night, may tie up
other branches Of the packing
industry here before nightfaIl,
Patrick ]. Griffin, president of
the union. said today.
"We'll take every man out Of
the yards before next Monday
he asserted. "and there are 40.
600 Of them.,
Cherbourg, France, May e.
The United States army trans.
port Wheaton, with $500 bod
les Of American soldiers aboard
sailed from this port for Ant
werp today. At Antwerp the
transport will receive 1000
bodies and then sail for New
York.
Washington, May e.-Senator
Borah, Idaho, presented today
in the senate. q copy Of ~an ad-
dress to the American congress
by the parliament Of Ireland.-
Without objection Senator Bor-
abs request that it be referred
to the foreign relations COM
mittee and printed as a public
document was granted.
Union, Mo, May Roy Da.
Wis, Of st. Louis, pleaded gull.
ty In circuit court today to
completely in the robberv
12SOO from the Farmers .,u
Merchants bank 1t st. Clair,
Feb. Z, last, and was sentenced
to 40 years in the penitentiary.
Cork. May 2-Seven persons
were killed Sunday by the DO.
lice and members of the mill.
tary forces in clashes in Coun.
ties Cork and Tipperary.
Washington, May 2-Unless
Panama acts Voluntarily with.
in = reasonable time" the
United States will take meas.
ures to compel her to transfer
jurisdiction Of the disputed
territory to Costa Rica, Secre-
tary Hughes says in q recent
note to the Panama govern.
ment
Ottawa Ont, May 2-Goh
has been struck on q farm 4s
miles north of Ottawa. The
first gold rush In this part Of
Canada followed and today :.
acres had been staked.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
OFFICER SLAIN
BY SMUCGLERS

Ell Paso, Texas, May 2.-Prohibi-
ton Enforcement Ofiicer John Wat
son, shot through the lung Saturday
night in battle with liquor
smugglers near Anthony, N. NJ, died
here early today. He was former
captain In the army. His physician.
DR.. Paul Gallagher, gave pint CT
blood In an effort to save him.
Omcer ". ". Z. Holman, who was
With Watson. was shot In the chin
and through the right arm.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
PREFERRED OIL
STOCK TO BONDS

Uniontown, Pa, May 1.-Two
masked bandits today held up an
automobile, in which Robert b.
Graham. a stock broker, and three
others were riding. and robbed Gra-
ham Of $35, 900 in bonds. The ban
dts, after picking out $500 worth
Of oil stock. returned the remain
der to GnlnR.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
CHOOSE ERIGssoH

- ECcaeo, = May 2.-(United Press. }
els.,'S, y, Ericsson of Toronto was
uoss, n chairman Of the Interna-
~. roverboat Union by rs dele
|acc. mo met here yesterday. He
|cnss Charles P. Hanley Of Mus
esnt OF Progress races are to
s'o mere early in August
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
JEWSAND ARABS
|NFATAL CLASH

Jerusalem. May 2.-(Associated
Press.)-Twenty persons were kill
ed and $50 wounded in q clash be-
tween Jews and Arabs at Jaffa Sun
day. Troops succeeded in restor-
ing order without being compelled
to fire on the fighting crowds.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-02
THO TO QUIT.

London, May 2.-The Proodos Of
Athens, says It learned Premier
Gounairs. Of Greece, Is on his way
to London to negotiate for the ad-
bication of King Constantine.
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core from beginning to end. We are
sure everyone had good time, and if
they didn't it was their own fault.
The merry makers danced until late
hour and then dispersed after giving
three rousing cheers for the music
and Mr. Modin's generosity. There
will be another one of these popular
dances soon, SO watch for the an
nouncement.
The literary at Lincoln schoolhouse
this coming Friday evening promises
to be another grand success. The
entertainment committee has been
busy and they say that something
unexpected is looked for in this line,
so if you miss it nobody but yourself
will regret this opportunity to see
what they have for you in store. We
have made arrangements for good
seats, so no one will have to stand up,
so all who desire to enter earnestly
into having a good time IN this com
munity come out of yourself and let
us step on the accelerator for this ev-
eninR. Remember Friday evening,
the 4th. All are welcome.
Ray Lundt, Wallace Cannon, Elmer
Murray and Alva Coonrod were out
investigating some land in the Letha
territory last Sunday.
John Berry and his brothers Clyde
and George have been hauling hay
from the Howard Harper ranch to
their home, tho o. K. Dairy. They
say they will finish this week, then
they win have more time to take the
girls Joy riding
Hank Phillips and Frank Shelly are
among the early birds to start piow-
ing this week. 1t sure is in the air;
makes one get the spring fever right.
Roy Modin and brother Ross have
been working on a cement siphon
across the road at the ]. L. Jensen
corner the past week. They are also
widening the curve so speeders can
open 'er up a little more when coming
to this corner after this.
We understand work has started to-
day on the Canyon canal along the
southside and Ed Modin puts on three
teams and men this week.
Teresa Ivie is able to again be up
and around after long, Protrected
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LINCOLN LINES

Quite a number Of Lincolnites at
tended the Woman dance Friday ev-
ening at Rebekah hall, when the Yeo-
man lodge gave their regular anniver-
sary hop. They all report fine
time.
Roy Modin, Ed Dolphin and Ross
Modin motored to the Burdell sole on
the bench on Tuesday.
A. o. Helmick is this week road
building on the east Lincoln highway
with the assistance Of his son Albert,
who is hauling sand from the Barnes
pit.
Horace Dodd is doing the roads n
much needed service along Boise high
way by giving them good dragging.
A very enjoyable dinner party was
participated in at the Thos. j. Coon
rod home Sunday, when Thus. j. Coon
rod, Mary j. Coonfea and daughter,
Mrs. Florine Lundt--all celebrated
their birthdays together; although
their birthdays did not come in the
same day, they were close enough tor
gether to make one big dinner suffice
for all, Among those present were:
Elmer Murray from Filler, Idaho; Mr..
and Mrs. Reville Lundt, and Alva,
Karl and Ida May Coonrod. After
dinner Finch and FIVE hundred were
played until late hour,
Mrs. Thos. ]. Conorod enjoyed very
much visit last Saturday from her
son Elmer Murray, who is a. present
taking treatment in Boise hospital
for injuries received while in the SER
vice in France. Elmer stayed for the
birthday dinner of his mother and re-
turned Monday of this week to Boise
The entire community turned out
last Saturday evening TO the Hard
Times Ball" at Ed Modin's residence.
The roads were good so that every
young feiiers and his gal" were there
as well as the more elderly couples.
Earl Thomas and Miss Knopf furnish
ed the music for the occasion, and the
report is they pleased everyone fine,
rs the evening WAS one continual en-
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HANNA

The McNutt family are moving "a
tAeir ranch ON the butte this week
They have made many friends during
their residence In our community and
their departure IL regretted.
The G. J. Cleek family will move
% the ranch vacated by the McNutt
Mmily.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l. Guthrie and Mr..
and Mrs. st. Clair Guthrie and Fy-
uette motored TO Boise Monday.
Elmer Rose was hauling barley
from X. II. Wentworth's and s. A..
Hussels Tuesday.
Lois and HaIdeen 6poor spent Sun
DAY afternoon with Eva johnson.
Mrs., J. I. Guthrie called 1T the Nc
Mutt home Wednesday afternoon.
The h. r. johnson family, who have
hesn residents Of our community far
he past three years, will move dur
tnK the week 10 the Yeaton ranrh near
Emmett. Their many friends are
Ried they are not going farther waay.
Mrs. Dryer Barnett II . measles
victim At present
Mrs. X. B. Ross and children spent
Sunday 1T the Emil johnson home.
4 John Brauner IL giving another
dance At tho Wentworth home Satur-
DAY evening.
Mrs. Smith was = caller al the
Wentworth home for . few minutes
Sunday evening.
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tour. Following the game there will
be dance
Art Bean and Dwight Maule of
Payette are spending several days
with Frank Goodwin.
The men of Sweet have begun re-
pair work ON the sidewalks between
the Butte Trading company and the
church.
J. Phillips, who has been in Dalles,
Ore, for some time, returned home
Tuesday.
a birthday surprise party was Civ
en- for E. C. Vahlberg on Sunday.
Mrs. Howard Anderson, after spend
ing week with her mother, Mrs. c.
G.. Goodwin, returned to her home In
Payette Monday.
Henry Mikesell and Ray Jensen
have left school.
There will b ca dance and basket
ball game at Brownlee next Satur-
day.
Woodall are on the sick list this
week.
Mrs. I. B. Leisy was Boise visi-
tor this week.
On Tuesday evening a crowd of
friends gathered at the John Hol-
brook home to help Mr.. and Mrs Hol-
brook celebrate their 18th wedding
The party, tho not
total surprise as previously planned,
was q most enjoyable affair.
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LITTLE ROCK

Mr.. and Mrs. Kirkman were in this
neighborhood Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. and Mr.. and
Mrs. G. L. Mills spent Tuesday at
the Bladen home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olsen and Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanderson we're Caldwell visit
ors Tuesday.
Mrs. Jones and daughter Vera, Mr..
Sanderson and Mr.. Olsen took dinner
Monday at the Mills home.
Mr., Robinson and children and Mr..
and Mrs Mills took dinner at Mr.. and
Mrs. Thompson's on the bench Mon
day
Mr.. Gordon and Mr.. Ogden are
hauling hay from New Plymouth this
week.
About fifty neighbors gathered at
the Mills home Saturday evening,
which was spent in playing cards and
music. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
Mr.. Jones made . business trip TO
Willow creek Monday.
Mr.. Kirkman has installed new
wheel on his ranch for irrigating pur-
poses.
The community is much grieved
over the unfortunate accident of Eric
Johnson, when he was badly hurt by
the explosion Of dynamite ut Cald-
we'll Saturday.
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OLA

Died, Feb. %, Paul, the infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Vaughan, age
20 months and % days. Funeral SER
vices were conducted, by Rev. Joyce
Kendall, and the little body was laid
to rest in the Ola cemetery.
The little baby of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Griffiths, is reported as being
very low at this writing.
Dr.. B. o. Clark was called to Ola
last Monday to see Grandma Hol-
brook, who is quite sick.
Claud Albin left Ola Wednesday,
he and Mr.. Wharton having dissolved
partnership in the store at this place
Mr.. Albin will go to Nampa and may
90 into business at that place. His
many friends regret to see him leave.
william Sevey was down from his
sawmill last Tuesday. Mr.. Sevey is
getting ready for the spring saving.
Billy Pratt is logging at the Sevey
sawmill.
Burdette Perkins was very sick
last Monday, but is better at this
writing.
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NEWS OF GEM COUNTY
" Ths InAax's CeerssDeaAsnts
BIssELL CREEK


Mr.. and Mrs. r. o. Bosteder ane
Richard were Sunday visitors at this
VIII King home.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Russell had as
dinner guests Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs
Walter German and children.
Floyd Fulgham is working for E.
J. Teerink.
Mrs. Ida Howard is staying at the
Robert Howard home.
Helen Schrecongost Is helping Mrs.
James Howard with her house work.
Theron Davis started working for
Craig Bros. the LIST Of March.
Opal Jordan spent Saturday and
Sunday with the Smith girls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Craig and
Helen spent Tuesday with relatives
in Emmett.
Mrs. Thoa. Stone and children spent
night and Sunday at the W.
h. Hill home.
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SOUTH SLOPE

Mr.. and Mrs. Dalphine are visiting
relatives in Boise and Nampa. In
about two weeks Mr.. and Mrs. Dali
phine will move to the DR.. Barnes
ranch, on Crescent Drive, which they
his house down to the corner from the
land above the Canyon canal and
will remodel this and make an at
tractive home for the Dalphines.
Mrs. Fred West and Mrs. Henry
Obermeyer we're able to get out to
the Crescent club meeting Friday, the
first time they have been able to at
tend for sometime. They were made
most welcome.
Marvin Hutton will take up the
work of the forest reserve station in
Garden Valley and will leave with his
wife about April LIST.
A good representation of the Slope
were in attendance at the homes of
Mr.. Larkin and Mr.. Stone to get
pointers on the culling of poultry.
Mrs. Burley of Vale is visiting at
the home Of Mrs. j. j. RAIDER.
II. b. Baker left Thursday morning
with a truck load of apples for mar
ket in Boise.
C. w. Cook was called to Caldwell
Sunday. His daughter, Mrs. Ray
was taken i'll with what prov
cd to be scarlet fever. c. w. took
over nurse and the reports since
have been excellent.
Mr.. Cook brought back Sibyl, the
who will remain on the
Slope until the family return to their
home in Emmett.