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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
SCHOOLS HOLD
FIELD event
Eleven Grade Groups VIM Give Ex.
hbitiens Of Physical
Instruction.

Exhibitions Of song games, folk
dances and drills will be held on
field days BY grade schools of the
city this month.
All the pupils Of each school will
participate in the events which are
to be held on the grounds of the
various schools. The program will
illustrate the work that has been
accomplished under the direction of
Miss Frances O'Brien, supervisor
of physical education.
Field day at the Horace Mann
school was held this afternoon and
the dates for the other schools are
as follows:
kemble. Wednesday; Edison,
Thursday; Hawthorne, Friday; Lin
coin, May 10; Irving. May IS; Eu-
gene Field, May 10; Longfellow,
May 20; Lowell, May %; Center
Station. May Is, and Grant, May q.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03

and has agreed 70 pay wages re-
troactive to May ! on any general
Increase obtained BY the union.
The Palmer school plant in Daven-
port has agreed 70 the same thing,
The boss printers met ct the
Davenport Chamber Of Commences
rooms Monday night, and say that
they expect . long strike. but say
that slack business conditions will
allow them to stand arm and that
they are also being urged BY bust
ness men on ali sides to stand
firm against a weekly increase OF
$3.50 and reduction OF the working
hours. A formal statement from
the boss printers says:
ION account of business depres-
sion there is very little work on
hand now. The prospects are for
a long strike. Employers are TAX
ing care OF the work on hand and
have strike insurance policies Gov
ering losses on profits and over
head for q period Of 300 days.
Members Of other unions mar
vel at the nerve of printers in or
dering a strike for a 44-hour week
for 81 an hour for only Is per cent
OF the membership while 81 PEI
cent OF the members continue work
ing IS hours weekly for so cents
an hour.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
DELEGATION OF
M. w. A. ATTEND
STATE MEETING

Seven delegates from Modern
Woodmen camps. Head Clerk ]. &.
Ray, his secretary. John N. Hop
kins, c. F. Huthmaker, officers Of
Independence camp No. 26, and The
forester drill team with the camps
drum corps Of 16 men left this aft
ernoon for the state camp in Gales
burg today and tomorrow.
The principal business to be
transacted at the convention, will
be the election Of IS delegates from
the Illinois membership to repre-
sent the state in the head camp at
st. Louis the week of June 90.
The Rock Island and other coun-
~ delegates are: A. D. Phillips,
John F. Harris, C. A. Schenebricx-
er. T. ]. Cavanaugh. Marx NJ. Har-
der, M. L. Stevens and L., X. Eihl
Of Rock Island; George F. McNab-
ney of Hampton, Frank Schrader,
Charles J. Nylem. Fritz Hedin and
Reynold Johnson of Moline; Guy V.
Petit Of Reynolds. and Floyd E.
Thompson representing East Mo-.
line camp.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
Get READY FOR
0NEFUND drive
Engage staff Of Workers Under the
Direction Of Chamber Of Com.
merce Secretary.

Organization for carrying out the
one-fund campaign beginning May
81 is under way. A staff OF assist
ants is at work under the direction
of Secretary o. F. Hildebrandt of
the Chamber Of Commerce. 1t is
expected that the campaign will be
concluded within four days. All
organizations to participate in the
benefits of the single fund will fur
nish workers on a basis of one for
zach $1,000 to be received.
The committee in charge OF bud
gets has practically completed its
work with the exception of consid-
ering the budgets OF two institu-
tions. At a meeting Thursday aft
crnoon the committee will decide
on the amounts these organizations
are to receive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
Personal Points

]. W. Knowlton Of Elkins, W. Va,
Is visiting at the home of his cou-
sin, C. D. Negus, 1907 Twelfth
street.
Mrs. ". e. Duncanson and son.
Wellington, Jr.. arrived last night
from Winnipeg to visit with her
mother, Mrs. Ella Star, and sister,
Mrs. c. W. Hunter Of 606 Twenty
third street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Lit, 720
Twenty-f1rst street, who have been
spending the winter with their son.
Clarence, in San Diego, Cal, have
returned.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
NEEDS SELLING
BY SUGGESTION
TO MAKE STORE
Speakers 1t Meeting Of State Sta
6oners Say Business Rests
ON Good Salesnaushtp.

Suggestive selling. the feature in
good sAlesmanship which marks
the progress Of business, was en-
phasized in the opening session this
morning OF the sixth annual con-
vention Of the Illinois Stationers'
& Booksellers association meeting
jointly with the Iowa stationers in
the Como hotel.
Both speakers of the morning
session. Morris Sanford, president
Of the Sanford company. Cedar
Rapids, who talked on Training
OF Our Sales Force" and Charles r.
Fargo. vice president of the Will
SOMEONE'S Loose Leaf company.
Chicago, speaking on THE Dealers
Opportunities in the Loose-Leaf
Business. carried out the theme
OF suggestive selling as the major
note in the business.
Mr.. Sanford gave a lengthy talk
on the methods used to teach the
sales force how to sell, in which he
included the use Of bulletins. plac-
ing responsibility on the employee.
and the establishment of sales
classes where suggestive selling is
taught on the basis that no bust
ness can exist six months if 1t sold
only articles asked for by the
customers.
Mr.. Fargo stated that the station
cry dealers should encourage sug-
gestive selling, but that the manu-
facturer must aid them. The need
for loose-leaf products must be
created By the dealer" Mr.. Fargo
said.
The advisability Of forming an
Iowa stationers' association or en-
larging the Illinois association was
left to a committee composed OF A.
G. Carlson. Moline. chairman; H.
H. Chumley. Decatur, and Frank
r. Simmons, Springfield. E. o.
Vale. Jr.. of this city in his pres
ident's annual report, suggested
that such a change be made and
appointed the committee.
Reports we're made by various
committees and appointments OF
convention committees were made.
Rev. W. G. Oglevee Of the South
Park Presbyterian church gave the
invocation and John X. Scott in
the absence of Mayor H. NJ. Schriv-
er from the city gave the address
Of welcome.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
Simple Way to Get
Rid of Blackheaee

There r. one simple. safe and sure way
that never fails to get rid of blackhaads
and that Is to dissolve them.
To do this get two ounces Of cAlonfte
powder from any drug store-sprinkle .
little on a hot. vet sponge-rub over the
blackheads briskly-wash the parts and
you will be surprised how the blAckheads
have disappeared. Big biackheadA little
blsckhesds, no matter where they are. aim
ply dissolve and disappear. leaving the
parts without any mark whatever. Black
heads are simply mixture Of dust AL
dirt and secretions from the body that
form in the pores of the akin. Pinching
and squeezing only cause irritation. make
large pores and do not get them out after
they become hard. The calonite powder
and the water simply dissolve the black
heads so they wash right out. leaving the
pores free and clean and in their natural
condition. Anyone troubled with these
uneightly blemishes should certainly try
this simple nefhod-tAdv
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
Funeral of Mrs. Casey.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mae
Richards Casey. 1913 Fourteenth
and-a-half street, will be held at
$50 tomorrow morning in the res
idence and at 9 O'Clock in St. JOS
eph's church. Rev. P. H. Durkin
will conduct the services.
Teach Me to Pray" will be sung
by Miss Marie Houldsworth. At the
offertory, THE Man Of Sorrows
will be sung by Mrs. T. B. Reidy
and Face to Face" by Miss Louise
Burt. These were Mrs. Casey's
favorite hymns.
The pallbearers will be Bernard
Niggemeir. Bert Corken, Ralph
WEIGH, John P. Dolly, D. C. Muir
ply and Timothy Collins. Burial
will be in Calvary cemetery.
Committee Of Allouez council, No
956. Knights of Columbus. today
prepared resolutions OF regret and
sympathy for presentation at ths
regular meeting Of the order this
evening. Mrs. Casey had been fire.
quent soloist at its programs and
prominent in its social activities.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
BABY WEEK.

This is baby week throughout
the nation and the Visiting
Nurse association today urged
mothers to make special study Of
care and health Of babies.
Exhibits are planned for the
Y. W. C. A. gymnasium tomor-
row and Thursday and there
will be demonstrations Of sani-
tary care and health hints for
youngsters.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
JOHN SUTHERLAND
TELLS ROTARIANS
ABOUT SCOTLAND

John Sutherland. master mechan-
ic for the Tri-City Railway COM
pany, told members Of the Rock Is
land Rotary club and their guests.
the Illinois Stationers' association,
about Scotland in talk this noon
at the Y. W. c. A
Some of the beautiful cities OF
Scotland were described by Mr..
Sutherland and mention OF the large
buildings. statues and the Lincoln
memorial was made. Fletcher B.
Gibbs Of Chicago, who spoke at the
stationers' convention chis after
noon, also spoke to the Rotarians,
giving a few words OF greeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
GIRL FRIEND OF
DENTIST CONE
Mrs. Rowland. Who Slew Flirting
Husband, Will Claim Acci.
dental Shooting.

Chicago. May 3.-United Press)
Irene Malloy. the new love for
old" in the DR.. Thomas ]. Rowland
murder case. was missing today.
The pretty Office assistant of the
doctor. who was slain by his wife
yesterday. was sought by her moth
er. Mrs. James Malloy.
Police rushed the apartment OF
DR.. Rowland, $25.000 a year spe-
cialist. when cries Of his wife were
heard. The doctor was found on
the floor shot and the wife barri-
caded in a room.
Attorneys for Mrs Rowland said
today that her defense would be
accidental shooting"
The story OF the doctors infatua-
ton for Irene Malloy was brought
to light by the tragedy.
This is the story Of the gtrl's
mother:
Irene was a pretty 1s-year-old
girl and a good girl when she
started to work for him three
S&AA - o6Ss - 6VSDl-
cious when Irene came home and
told me the doctor gave her a dol.
lar tip for every 500 she took in.
ut wasn't her fault We wers
poor. He offered her everything
trips to Honolulu, fine clothes, dia.
mond rings, everything that q CIR
yearns for.
Il told him he was running ny
daughter. He wouldn't listen t
me.
Finally went to Mrs. Rowland
and asked her to influence her hus.
band to stop playing with m,
daughter.
Then Irene left home-I haven
seen her since"
1t is the police theory that de
mands Of Mrs. Rowland upon tn,
doctor to give up the girl cadse<
the quarrel which ended with /;
shot.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
TO GIVE PROGRAM
ON MOTHERS DAY

An afternoon program IL being
arranged by o. ]. Stirratt, general
secretary Of the Y. NJ. C. A. for the
observance Of Mothers day Sunday
at the "Y." A program Of music
and addresses will be given espe-
cially for the young men away from
home.
A special dinner will be served
previous to the program.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
ANTI-SALOON
LEAGUE MEETS
blue Sunday" Agitation Referred
to As ~Nonsense" and as Blow
to Prohibition.

Springfield. ILL.,. May 3.-"The
Bryan doctrine of 1921" as a COM
panion to ''the Monroe doctrine Of
1879. was christened this morning
by President W. W. Bennett, Rock
ford. president of the board of trus-
tees of the Illinois Anti-Saloon
league. following W. ]. Bryan's
speech at the opening Of the boards
annual meeting.
Springfield. Ill, May 3.-"Blue
Sunday" agitation was characterize
ed here today as nonsense pro-
noted by the liquor interests as a
blow at prohibition, by the resolu-
lions committee Of the state board
OF trustees OF the Illinois Anti
Saloon league. The committee sub
mitted its report to the boards an
nual meeting.
Appointment of law enforcement
officials who are dry at heart" was
demanded of state and national Of
Gals. Among the resolutions set
ting forth the Anti-Saloon leagues
position were these:
Whereas, The liquor forces
have by no means given up the
fight, but are today organized and
literally financed for all sorts of
attacks upon the 18th amendment;
such as the blue Sunday nonsense.
misinformation in news stories, the
constant cry Of the breakdown of
prohibition, the allegation that
whisky is more widely used than
ever before, and the insistence
upon the amendment Of the Vol
stead act for so-called light wines
and beer. Be it
Resolved. That We urge pastors
and other church officials to give
continued cooperation to the Anti
Saloon league. Be it
Resolved. That We urge our
congressman and senators Of Illi-
nois to support the proposed
amendment to tho Volstead act
prohibiting beer as q medicine, and
that we. urge our legislature to en-
act our Illinois prohibition act
which includes this anti-beer pro-
vision, thus doubly securing to our
people protection against the re-
turn of alcoholic beverages. Be it
Resolved, That we appreciate
the fact that in the legislature
there are men who have heretofore
opposed our measures, but now
that prohibition Of strong drink is
part Of the constitution Of the ma
ton, we cordially invite our for
mer opponents to Join US in our
efforts to enforce the fundamental
law of the land and thus unity our
people in the effort to secure that
respect for the enforcement Of the
constitution to which it is entitled.
! Be it
Resolved. Thatwe again declare
that it is the sworn duty OF law
enforcing officials elected by the
people to ekecute these laws. We
declare it to be our purpose to CO.
operate heartily with the regular
| " elected officers in . rigorous en-
| forcement of the prohibition laws
We purpose also to give the public
information concerning unfaithful
officials 90 that when the time
comes for reelection the people
will have the facts In hand BY
which to judge"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
HAWIEY TO MOVE
HIS BARBER SHOP

The building vacated today by
the G. F. Bengston clothing store at
2O9 Seventeenth street, back Of the
Schlegel Drug store in the Beings
ton building, has been leased by
John Hawley. proprietor of the
Hawley barber shop, corner of
Third avenue and Seventeenth
street. Alterations and repairs are
now being made and Mr.. Hawley
expects to move his barber shop
fixtures and be ready for business
in his new location within day or
two. He Will continue the opera
ton of six chairs and a SPECIAL
chair for the Riddles the same as'in
the past.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
WILL take BODY.
TO RUSHv|LLE
Funeral Services for Miss Virginia
Scripps Held in London
Today.

London. May 3.-United Press
The funeral services OF Miss E.
Virginia Scripps Of San Diego. Cal.
were held this afternoon at St
Georges in Hanover square. The
Rev. Mr.. Thicknesse. rector Of st.
Georges, OBLIGATED. Several rela-
tives and personal friends we're
present. Final services win be
held at Rushville. ILL.,, after the re-
mains are taken to America.
Miss Scripps died in London last
week. having been taken ill at
Cairo. Egypt, while on a trip around
the world, starting from California.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
PERUSED $4,000
BOOKS IN APRIL

More than $4,000 books were read
by Rock Island people last month
according to the report given by
Miss Ellen Gale. librarian at the
regular monthly meeting Of the
public library board last evening.
The home circulation was 1850
books and 1897 books were taken
from the library for reference work,
making q total Of 1857 books.
The total amount OF bills for the
month Of April was $l.036.75 and
$61.57 was received from fines and
deposited with the city treasurer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
M'CASKRN VOTE
SUPPORTS ANTI
RENT HOG BILL

Springfield. ILL.,, May 3.-Repre-
sentative H. NJ McCaskrin of Rock
island today voted in support Of
Senator Harold Kessinger's anti
rent hog bill. measure intended
to protect Chicago renters. Repre-
J. W. Maucker and Frank
Abbey were present but not vot-
ing"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03

John Polos. who pleaA guilty
b The murder two months ago
a his wife and Ray z. Hough-
Ton. was seateoced 70 LIE n Fort
Madison peaitsntiaFy. Jud4e d.
". Jackson In district court pro-
nounced sentenced. Formal plea
q guilty was entered BY Polos
yUStsfday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
Mrs. Mary Ann Tanner.

Mrs. Mary Ann Tanner. aged 40
years Tor many yearB q resident of
Rock Island, died at AIS O'Clock
yesterday afternoon at the home of
her grandson, Amos Tanner, 1880
Eighteenth avenue. Death was the
result OF infirmities of age.
She was born Feb. 10. 1881. The
only son. Alfred Tanner, preceded
her in death in October, 1912.
Private funeral services will be
held at $3.50 O'Clock tomorrow after
noon IN the Knox chapel. Rev. ].
c. Granger will conduct the ser
vices. Burial will be in Chippian-
mock cemetery. The family re-
quests that no flowers be sent
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
Funeral Of MR. Tobin.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nora
Tobln OF Coe township were held
at . O'Clock yesterday morning in
St Johns church in Rapids City.
Rev. Bernard Sheedy was the cele-
brant at the solemn high mass, Rev
c. P. O'Neill. deacon. and Rev. Will
lam Cleary, sub-deacon. Vocal so
los were given by Mrs. Anderson
and Mrs. Steck Of East Moline. The
pall-bearers were John Butter, Ar
thur Genung, John McEniry, Will
liam Schwenneker. William Buck
ley and Thomas Nicholson. Burial
was In Calvary cemetery in Rock
Island.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
ZAL CEREMONIAL
DRAWS INTEREST
OF AMOO GROTTO

A large number Of members Of
Amoo grotto have made plans to
attend the spring ceremonial Of
Zal grctto Of Moline tonight in
Turner hall in that city. Supper
will be served at the Moline Com
fhercial club between 5 and Z
o'clock, to be followed by a parade.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
Y. M. G. A. Notes

Boys of the city will be interested
tonight by a two-reel moving pic
ture. I'm Roosevelt's Land" o. J.
Stirratt. general secretary Of the
"Y," will give a talk, Caught in
the Mines" The evening will be
closed with group singing.
The final rehearsal of the Glee
club will be held tomorrow evening
in preparation for the musical num-
bers to be given at the annual
meeting of the association on Mon
day evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
GRAND JURY IN
May MEETING
Earl Braumillef Of Moline Named
F0reHAn-Has s. Cases 70
Consider.

The May grand Jury was sworn
in yesterday afternoon by Judge
w. T. Church. Earl Braumiller OF
Moline was named foreman. %
The Srand jury has about rs
criminal cases to consider. It Is
expected the report will not be
completed until the last OF the
week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
FAVORS DIVISION.

Springfield. ILL.,, May 3.-Division
of the work OF the Illinois legisla-
ture into annual sessions. one for
appropriations only, the other for
adoption of general laws, is advo-
Gated by Senator Harold C. kes-
singer OF Aurora. He plans to ap-
pear before the constitutional con-
yention when it reconvenes next
September to submit his proposal.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
GIVE TESTS TO
CITIZEN CLASS

Tests for prospective citizens Of
the United States were begun in
circuit court this morning by Ex-
aminer Lemke before Judge W. T..
Church. The class numbers liz,
the largest in several years, due
to lifting Of the ban against alien
enemies. The examinations will
continue through tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
GOOD ROOFS.

Good roofs and roofing can only
be had from a reliable roofing COM
pany. Our prices are the lowest
and our roofs have stood the test
Ask US for samples and prices. Our
roofs are guaranteed. Davenport
Roofing Company. Telephone 993
Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
AWAIT ATTACK
OF ANARCHISTS
Five Killed and Twenty Wounded
in Recent Enlargement in
Argentina.

Buenos Aires. May s-United
Press.)-Stationed in armed camp
5000 members Of the Argentine
Patriotic league today awaited
demonstrations by anarchists at
Gualeguaychu in the province of
Entrerios.
Fighting broke out on May day
when anarchists charged patri-
otto parade in that province. In
the revolver fighting and knitting
which followed five persons were
killed and twenty wounded.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
WILL AMEND Law.

Springfield, Ill. May S.-Amend-
ment Of the Illinois prohibition bill
to make the enforcement provisions
operative either in the hands of the
attorney general or a prohibition
commission will be suggested by
Anti-Saloon League officials. ,.
Scott Mcbride. state superintend-
ent Of the league, said today.