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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
FRENCH GIVE ASSENT TO
Plan, WHICH SATISFIES
GREAT BRITAIN DEMAND
Will Prohibit Torpedoing
of Merchant Ships
in War Time.

Paris, Dec. 21.-CBy the Associ-
ated Press. )-The French delega-
ton at Washington, it was under
stood in official quarters here to-
day, already has given hearty as
sent to the application of interna-
tional law to he operation Of sub
marines, which, in the French in
depreciation, satisfies the demands
of Great Britain that submarines IN
time of war be prohibited from tor
pedoing merchant ships.
Washington, Dec. S1-(By the As
ISOLATED Press )-The end OF the
naval limitation work of the Arms
conference was in sight today as
the naval experts of the powers
turned to the task of working out
detailed agreements on the pro-
gram now virtually disposed of by
the full naval committee, which was
in adjournment today until next
week
At the same time the Root sub
committee took up today the draft
ing of the Root proposal, agreed
to in substance by all the powers,
to reaffirm existing rules OF naval
warfare against merchant craft,
and declare their application to-
submarines and invite adherence OF
all nations.
Agreement by the naval commit
tee yesterday on aggregate tonnage
tof q
for disposition on the limitation
program only the proposal to limit
future auxiliary craft to 10000
tons and their armament to guns
of not more than eight inches. Ap-
proFal was given this proposal by
all delegations but the French, who.
deferred formal answer pending
advices from Paris which are ex-
pected to permit the committee to
complete the naval limitation
agreement next week. 1t will then
take up also the second Root pro-
posal to prohibit entirely the use
of submarines against merchant
craft, instructions regarding which
are now awaited by both the French
and Japanese.
Draft FiTe-POWer Pact
A fve-power treaty embodying all
the points on which agreement has
been reached already Is in process
of drafting and will include the
capital ship agreement, the agree
ment or airplane carriers, the dis
placement limitation for auxiliary
craft and the resolution finally ac-
cepted regarding submarines.
With progress in the naval nego-
tiations clearing the way for re-
sumption Of the far eastern discus
sions possibly next week, the prob
lens remaining to be settled there
had received additional emphasis
today in the statement Of one Of
tn Chinese delegates that they
would attempt to transfer the Shan
tung issue into the full conference,
to break the deadlock in their negO-
tiations with the japanese.
At the same time the latter reas-
serted yesterday their position that
the Shantung question was not on
the agenda of the conference and
did not come within the scope OF its
deliberations.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
23 DROWNED AS
z SHIPS CRASH
Esthonian Vessel Collldes With So
Wet Ioe-Breaker or Finnish
Coast and Sinks.

Stockholm, Dec. 31-United
Press)-Twenty-th were drown
ed when the Esthonian ship Sarema
sank after colliding with the soviet
ice-bres-er Vinga of the Finnish
coast early today.
The vessels crashed without
warning and the Sarema went to
the bottom before the passengers
could reach the lifeboats.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
BOY WIZARD
FLEES ASYLUM
kater Stork. Who Ran $500 Into
Millions on Chicago Stock
Market, Sought.

ChicaSo, Dec. SI.-(United Press)
search was made today for But
ser K Stork, hoy wizard" Of La
Ssiie S>e street, who escaped from an
Aihhois asylum yesterday.
|, Stork caused a sensation when
ne ran $500, borrowed from a rela-
I'VE, into millions by speculation in
ne stock market here.
he was committed to the asylum
allowing the passing of several
,serthless checks and after several
afeach of promise suits.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
UNDECIDED.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The ques-
ton of leaving a small representa-
ton Of American soldiers indefi-
nitely with the allied armies of oc-
cupation in Germany has not been
decided, it was said at the White
house.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
PENROSE IS ILL
With BAD COLD
PENNSYLVANIA senator Confined to
Hotel Room-Expects to Be on
Job After Holiday Recess.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The condi
ton of Senator Penrose of Penn
sylvania, confined to his hotel for
several days, with a severe cold,
was described today as about the
same. It was said at his office that
the finance committee chairman
would be able TO resume his seat
next Wednesday when the senate
convenes after the holiday re-
cess.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
BIG BOND THEFT
is DISCOVERED
Arrest OF Former Wife of Abe At
tell DiScloses Fact of S1,5O0,O0O
Being Stolen from Mail.

New York, Dec. S1.-A mail theft
of 100000 in bonds on July IS,
1921, became known today with the
arrest of Mrs. Abe Attell. divorced
wife of the former pugilist; Sam
Gold and Harry Cohen, by postoffice
inspectors and members of the po-I
lice bomb squad.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
WHISKY-LADEN
ship is SEIZED
British Schooner Messenger of
Peace Taken OF North Carolina
Coast With Cargo of Liquor.

Washington, Dec. 31.-Seizure of
the British schooner Messenger OF
Peace, with a cargo of liquor of
the North Carolina coast, was re
ported to Assistant Secretary of the
Treasurer Clifford today by the
coast guard station at Elizabeth
City, n. c.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
PLAN GERMAN CANAL.

Berlin, Dec. 3l.-A cOrpOration
with an initial capital of 1000, ,000,
600 marks was organized for the
construction of a canal connecting
the Rhine, Main, and the Danube.
the biggest waterway project ever
undertaken in Europe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
KEEPER KILLS
NEGRO CONVICT

Joliet, Ill, Dec 81. - Charles
saekson, 81. colored. one of the
.aost desperate convicts at the new
PRISON. was killed last night when
|1e attacked Keeper E. r. Riggs,
|atlempted to secure his revolver
aug keys, and liberate five other
prisoners from the special cell
Eouse. He was received Jan. S.
tslS, from Peoria, on charge Of
Ssault to kill and murder.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

ions 1t will tend to make building costs
low, staple and certain possible consistent
with fair wage rates and for the advancement
of labor and management in skill and produc-
tiyity.
we are further encouraged in the belief
that price levels, in all the essential materials
have nearly reached level stability. with pos
sibly a few exceptions from which further
changes will be very gradual. All these show
signs of improvement and warrant an optimis-
tic view for the coming year"
E. ]. Burns,
Manager Quad-City Builders Exchange
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
PLEASANT HILL
BANK is ROBBED

Pleasant Hill. I'll, Dec. 31.-Ban-
dts blew the safe in the Citizens
Aid bank here last night and escap-
ed with $4,000 in currency. Ths
robbery was discovered this morn
ing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
FIND slain MAN
INLITTLEITALY

Chicago. Dec. 31.-CUnited Press)
An unidentified Italian was found
dead in a shed in Little Italy
today
Police believed the man had been
murdered several days ago
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

We'll informed members
of the Quad-city Builders
exchange are looking toward
1922 with a firm belief that
there will be a decided i'm
provement in all matters
pertaining to the building
industry in this community.
From present indications,
there will be a renewal of all
joint working agreements
now in effect between the
Tri-city Building Construc-
tion Employers association
and the various trade un-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
APPLY international LAW TO SUBS


I'VE feel that while the
year 1921 has been rather
drastic in many respects, it
has really had a good effect
upon the country in that it
has reduced imitation in
many instances and so sent
rs forward toward normalcy.
I'VE look forward to the
year 1922 with some opti-
mism, feeling that we have
passed the turning point,
and that while business re-
covery will not be rapid, the
tendency is toward a better
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

What may we expect in
a business way for the year
1922? In answer TO this
query, l feel very optimis-
tic. Daily communications
are received from many
quarters of our country,
which seem to bear tidings
of comfort and good cheer
for the new year. In al
most every section, plans
are being made for great
advancement in building
operations, labor conditions
are settling down to a more
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Sunday. Much
colder tonight
Highest temperature yesterday,
AZ; lowest last night, 81.
Wind velocity at g. NJ, IL miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
yester. yester. today
12m. 7p.m. am
Dry bulb tenn. ..37 40 "a
Wet bulb tenn. 81 Sc 80
Rel. humid Isl sc 6S
River stage at a. m. "a, a rise
of z in last "a hours.
Sunset today AL p. m; sunrise
tomorrow 7.S1 a. m.
ANDREW HAMRICK.
Meteorologist.
Washington. Dec. 31.-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday include:
Region of the Great Lakes
Considerable cloudiness and occas-
ional snow storm, temperatures
near normal.
Region of upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys-Generally
fair except for rains or SHOWS over
southern and SHOWS over northern
parts about Tuesday; temperature
nea normal
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

depression and periods of prosperity. The
longer the depression, the quicker and greater
the prosperity. The year 1922 will be one OF
much prosperity for those who are willing to
sacrifice and work for results.
Business is better, distinctly better. In near
ly all lines costs are becoming more stable
Confidence is growing now that values in gen
eral are approaching their new permanent level
Prosperity is coming. 1t is up to US to get out
and meet it." A. E. Horst,
Secretary Treasurer Henry w. Horst Co.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

CONDITION OF anairs.
The fore words are still conservatism
coupled with nara WORK H. S. Gable,
President, Rock Island Savings Bank.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

1.-The year just closed has
been a nightmare to most of
US. 1t was a good bit like
a major surgical operation
bad while going through
it-but we are glad it is over
and the operation a success.
We are now convaleScing
and while we are weak from
the operation (war1 and its
after effects (reconstruc-
tion), we are now pro-
nounced out of danger and
with patience, wisdom and
grit we should soon be back
to 'nOrmalcy.'
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

Rock Island is going to
have a much better start in
a general way for 1922 than
it had in 1921. Two pro-
jects are under way at the
present time that will add
upward of 800 people to pay
rolls, and this will mean a
good many thousand of dol
lars added to the spending
power which will be a bene-
fit to all lines of trade.
All factors must come
into closer rela tionship
before there will exist a
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

Conditions over which
no one had control, made it
difficult indeed for automo-
tive manufacturers, distrib-
utors and dealers to handle
their business.
This condition, however,
will right itself. The gen.
eral public is benefited by
this wholesale reduction.
MY opinion is that the
potion of the wave has been
reached and passed, and
hat we are now well on
II 1Y<xsSr,.o do AID ouon
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

1921 has been a year of
readjustments and shrink
age OF prices. Business in p
general in this country
seems to have turned the
corner and to be slowly i'm
proving. We cannot have a
real period of prosperity,
however, until Europe has
accomplished the same kind
of readjustment that we
have had in the United
States.
THE easing of interest
rates in the east will grad
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

I'VE are on the construc-
tive side of the business cir
Gle. This statement may not
seem quite true on first
glance, when applied to par
ticular sections, special in
dustries or in d ivi d u a l
groups, but in the aggre-
gate, our direction is for
ward.
"A year ago most Of US
felt that business should
have been better before this .
However, the business cycle
is made I'D of periods OF
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

ually extend west and bring with it the
usual increased business activities. Eastern in
surance money is again beginning to seek in
yestment in farm loans in the corn belt and
this factor alone will do much to better the con-
dftion of the farmer upon whose prosperity
all more or less, depend.
1922 should be in every way better and
more prosperous year than 1921"
]. L. Vernon,
President, L S. McCabe Co.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

1--WE must not look for a rapid change, it will
be slow but, think. steady and healthfuL II
is hoped not to have a repetition of 1919 and
'2O-too much business is as bad none at ALL
What we want is keen competition, fair prof
it's, an honest days work, honestly made goods
and a pull ll-together."
w. 4. RoSenheId,
President Rock Island Bridge Iron Works.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

permanent basis for business activity. Rock
Island will show a very substantial increase in
business activity in 1922"
]. ]. Burgess,
President Rock Island Chamber of Commerce.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

1.-The new year should
show a marked improve
ment as industrial activi-
ties have passed the low
point. The one obstacle in
the path of prosperity is the
continual cry for wage re-
ductions. This movement
has acted as a boomerang.
1t has curtailed purchasing
power of labor which had its
effects on business in gen.
eral.
During the coming year
representatives of employ
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

though we find it necessary to shift into second
to make the grade, we never fear but what We
shall be successful in the attempt. I have tre-
mendous faith in 1922"
&. NJ. Fuller,
President Tri-City Auto Trades Association.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

ers and employees will have many conferences
and if the spirit of fairness and good will
be injected into the discussion it will be but
short time until hard times will be history"
Ben Jacobson,
President Tri-City Federation of Labor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

Continued on Page Thirteen)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
'WARE STATES,
VOTE FOR MAN
Warming of Speaker at Demo
cratic Rally.

A Democratic rally was held last night
at the Star hall, Clifton and Twenty
Eighth streets, and four speakers warned
those present to watch out for candi
dates whose names appear on states, but
vote for the man."
Boyd NJ. Ralston and John NJ. Losh
Democratic candidates for nomination for
mayor, both spoke. Mr.. Ralston dis
cussed the need Of business admins
tration. Patrick Mccormick, Democratic
candidate for the nomination for Judge
of the city court, promised fairness to
all classes of people should he be nomi
mated and elected.
John S. Barrett presided at the meet
ing. Frank Baker, former county prose-
cutor. was one of the speakers. 1t was
Mr.. Baker who pointed out the evils of
the political slate" by means of which
certain undesirables are often nominated
instead Of good men being named for the
various city offices.
Mr.. Baker declared that no SLATE"
would be arranged for the Democratic
voters, but that the voters would be
urged to investigate the records of each
candidate and then vote for the man.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
Bank Teller Heads
New Both st. Branch

Allen Swift, a teller at the trust com
pany for several years, has been named
manager Of the Thirtieth street branch
Of the Fletcher Savings and Trust Com
pany. The branch will open in the early
summer at a location in the nelghbOr-
hood OF Thirtieth and Illinois street,
under the charter approved some weeks
ago by the Indiana State charter board.
George A. Miller, formerly manager Of
the West indianapolis branch Of the
trust company, has just been named as
sistant treasurer of the Fletcher Joint
Stock Land Bank, which has begun oper-
atiOns again since the recent decision Of
the Supreme Court of the United States
held constitutional the various phases of
the Federal farm loan act. Charles E.
Herin, formerly manager Of the West In
dianapOlis branch, has succeeded Mr.. Mil
Ter as manager Of the West street branch
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
MAY HALT NEW
PLAN ELECTION
South Bend Lawyers Consider
Injunction.
Special to The Times.

SOUTH BEND, April 27.-Rumors Of
an injunction to prevent the holding Of
a special election on the city manager
plan are current here. The council at
its meeting Monday night called the
special election for June 25. City Clerk
Frank BiHnski's report to the council
on the petitions calling for the election
was not in strictly legal form. He said
that he had no way of determining 70
per cent OF the voters at the last cleo
ton, although he could tell the number
Of voters for mayor and for other
Offices. The council nevertheless after
some discussion ordered the election.
Attorneys associated with some OF the
leading candidates in the primaries are
known to be considering the ACCESSIBILITY
Of injunction proceedings.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
THIEF TAKES 6
STORAGE CELLS
Street Car Tickets in Loot of
Robbers.

A burglar used a key to enter the
building occupied by the W. A. Bross-
down Storage Battery Company, 81 West
New York street last night and took six
storage batteries valued at $240.
Mrs Helen Barns, 314 North California
street, heard the door Of her home slam
last night and on Investigating she found
that burglar had taken purse contain
ing ST.
The police were told a thief took $50
worth Of street car tickets that were the
property Of Frank Ewing, $50 Highland
avenue, a conductor on East Tenth street
car No. 973.
Charles Smith, 230 East Wabash street,
reported to the police tht he was robbed
Of a bag containing six rings valued at
$50 last night in an East Washington
street restaurant.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27

A merry go-round has come to Bound
ing Billows. Raj Barlow is very fond of
riding on them, and as soon as Saturday
afternoon comes he is going over and
let the rest of the world go by.
The Tin Peddler believes everybody
should have a motto and practice it.
His motto is, What Is Home Without
Wash Pan"
Slim Pickens is out today looking for
the person that started something that
wasn't so on him, but SO far every body
his size or under has denied knowing
anything about 1t, and he hasn't asked
any Of the larger ones.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27

and Evans Woollen, Jr, formerly as
sistant manager Of the West indianapolis
branch. has been named manager of that
branch.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
Terre Haute Banks
Form Clearing House
Special to The Times.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April 27.-At a
meeting of representatives Of nine local
banks held here Tuesday, the Terre Haute
Clearing House was organized, with H.
H. Schlotzhauer Of the First National
Bank as manager.
Headquarters Of the organization will
be located at the First National Bank
building. whera all local clearances will
be made. The following were elected of
fcers Of the association: President,
Demas Deming; vice president, R. NJ. Fill
beck; secretary, James S. Royce; treas
Urer. Charles f. McKeen. Business of
the clearing house will begin as soon as
supplies can be obtained.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
GIRLS LEAD IN HONoRs.

HARTFORD CITY, Ind, April 27.-Of
the first ten students holding the highest
records of scholarship in the senior class
Of the Hartford City High School for the
entire four years work, nine are girls.
Miss Mildred Baxter won highest honors
with an average Of 05.65 per cent.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27

For Roof Paint and Roof Materials phone
Jordan ID. Williams Co. Drexel 0969.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-22
FOR
NEXT WEEK

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22-The wealth
or bureau today issued the following
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-22
Disease AbntiUE
PURSUIT OF THE PEEPER

officer Ben Crawford. reporting at
the Central station. who has the dis
motion OF being one Of the quickest
disposers OF ~doughnuts in the city OF
East Chicago. If not in the entire
country, has again been brought into
the limelight, as the seeker OF Jack.
the Pepper" who has been terrorizing
residents Of the Atlas apartments for
the past TWO weeks.
Last evening Officer Crawford. who
at present is patrolling this beat, de-
cided that he would mako a tour
around the Atlas building in search or
Jack. Now then this self same Jack
is an artist at lodging that which he
does not like and II so happened that
last evening while at work. ne per
ceived tho shadow OF the office ap-
preaching. Mr.. Crawford. as he is
known when not in uniform, gave
chase. but was quickly eluded by the
feet flying pack. The result OF tho
chase, however. lies in the fact that
Officer Crawford today is nursing sew
eral bruises as the result Of his COL
Iiding with 8 number of obstacles. such
as garbage cans, wooden beams and
ether articles usually found around a
building where Improvements are be-
ing made.
n view Of the injuries sustained Of
fcer Crawford has vowed that he will
get his man and is more determined
than ever to land the feet footed ras-
cal within a short time.