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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
GET READY FOR !
BIG EIGHT AND
COUNTY MEET
Speakers and Athletes Of HlxA !,
Grade Schools Prepart for
Contests,
Especial Correspondence,

Geneseo, ILL.,, May 3.-Gen.,.
students are getting ready for n
two big events in school circles
The next three weeks-the n;
Eight meet in Moline Friday nil,
and Saturday, and the Henry con,
ty meet scheduled for May 20.
Active work has begun upon n
defamation work for the prelimi,
aries to decide the pupils who IN
represent the Geneseo high scho1
and elementary in the Henry COM
ty interscholastic meet to be heY
May 20.
Tomorrow the elementary scho
, II speakers will try out for fin
place, the winner of which will re-
; resent the Geneseo grade schoc
at Cambridge in the declama,s
| event.
The Geneseo high school prelh
inaries will be held May II. VIII
a class of Is will speak. The n
pill securing first place in this n
out will represent the high scho
in the Cambridge meet.
| Many Going to Moline
Arrangements have been mn
for the entire public speaking cI,
of the Geneseo high school to
tend the Big Eight" extempod
neOus speaking contest to be he
at Moline Friday evening. Horad
Erdman was recently chosen 4
represent the Geneseo school |
this contest.
The cold and rainy weather !
greatly hindered track work
Geneseo, but this week extens
practice is taking place in order
put a good team in the Big Eiga
track meet to be held at Brown
field in Moline Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03
SCHOLARSHIP FOR
FORMER VIOLA BOY
Especial Correspondence

Viola, Ill. May 3.-Wayne Eek
ley, former Viola boy, will soon en-
ter U. S. naval academy at Annap-
oils. Wayne has very recently re-
ceived his appointment through
Congressman Joseph Cannon.
Young Eckley is now a resident
of Kankakee. ILL.,, and is attending
Wesleyan university at Blooming
ton. He is a son of Rev. B. F. Eek
ley, formerly pastor Of the Metho-
dist church here. Friends of the
family here are very glad to learn
of Wayne's good fortune.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-03

All the news all the time The
Argus.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1921-09-23
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

In order to acquaint the local COM
munity at first hand with the needs
and the work of the Hebrew Immi-
grant Aid Society, known as the
"Hias," there will be mass meeting
at the Kennesseth Israel Synagogue
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1921-09-23
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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1921-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Korengold and
son, Arnold, formerly at 1908 Irving
Avenue North, are now residing at
1907 Irving Avenue North.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Berman, 628
Emerson Avenue North, have moved
to 1928 Upton Avenue North.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1921-09-23
C.. J. w. White Elephant Sale

The White Elephant Sale to be
given by the Council of Jewish Women
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of
the coming week will be held in the
old New England building, SO South
Sixth street, where the main entrance
was. This sale is for the purpose of
raising money to continue the opera
ton Of the South Side Neighborhood
House, 1900 East Franklin, conducted
by the council. Merchandise will be
collected for the sale all this week.
Evening star., 1921-10-02
AUTOMOTIvE BRIEFS,

The regular monthly meeting of the
Washington Automotive Trade Asso-
citation will be held tomorrow at 8
o'clock in the City Club.
september, has been the biggest
month in the history of the COM
pany, r. c. Getsinger, salesmanager
of the Lincoln Motor Car Company
has stated.
The entire field organization of the
Franklin Automobile company was
called to the factory at Syracuse to
attend a sales conference. which
opened September 10 and continued
for one week.
At meeting Of the trustees of the
Washington Automotive Trade Asso-
citation held at the City Club Thurs
day evening. September 20, commit
tee was appointed to find suitable
quarters for a home, either to pur-
chase or rent same. S. A. Luttrell was
appointed chairman of the committee.
The new closed model Marmons
have arrived in town and will be on
display at the local representatives
showroom, 1901 Connecticut avenue,
during the coming week.
Evening star., 1921-10-02

writes Henry F. Brainless in the Po-
lice Gazzoot. 1t is not often that you
need to take water out of a nearby
stream to fill your radiator on the
road, says Mr.. Brainless, but when
the occasion arises the above article
is almost Indispensable.
The outfit consists of an old china
pitcher and tube of cement The
pitcher is folded by merely dropping
it on a concrete pavement. The pieces
are then carefully gathered up and,
Evening star., 1921-10-02
SUNDAY WASHINGTON D. OCTOBER

TIE threatened war between the
motor vehicle departments of New
York and New jersey has been avoid
ed The reciprocal agreement per-
mitting motorists from one state to
use the roads of the other, II they
have complied with the laws in their
own commonwealth, is to be contin-
ued and construed in the broadest
ossi BILE manner.
Evening star., 1921-10-02

Motor fuel continues to hang at
lower levels than we have been ac-
Wholesale prices in New York and
vicinity have been cut to 20 cents dur
ing the past month. Oil stocks in re-
serve have increased during tie year
and production has pushed ahead. The
fuel situation is easier than it has
been in a long time.
Evening star., 1921-10-02

pioneer has been added to the
ranks of active automobile manufac-
turers in the person of David Buick,
who has taken a substantial interest
in the Lorraine Motors Corporation.
Grand Rapids. Mich. The new Lor-
raine is to have 115-incf wheelbase
and will sell at less than 81 200.
Evening star., 1921-10-02

The summer meeting Of the Auto
motive Equipment Association was
held during the. week Of July at
Mackinac Island. The most impor-
tant work accomplished was the ap-
rointment of committee to make
survey of the field for the purpose of
Evening star., 1921-10-02

1T is found that they will fit nicely
under the drivers seat. When you
desire to use the pitcher merely ce-
ment the pieces together and the
pitcher will be all ready for use.
Evening star., 1921-10-02

establishing a better merchandising
basis for TIE trade. The committee
is empowered to engage special talent
to this end.
Evening star., 1921-10-02

Now Joseph McDuffy
Was a well meaning kid.
He got good salary
And he saved it. he did.
His mother. a lady,
So gentle and nice,
Did try hard TO guide him
With her gentle advice.
Now his mother had begged him
To buy q small car.
'TwOuld be cheaper TO run it
And it would 60 just as far.
But the car that he bought
Was ninety horsepower,
And used gas at the rate of
Three gallons un hour.
The moral of this little
Story comes now,
Joseph ended up sadly
And the next verse tells how.
While he got nice salary
He needed some more
To buy some new tires
SO lie robbed the cash drawer.
Now the end Of this story
Is 4 pitiful tale
For it tells of young Joseph
On his way to the Jail.
When at last In his cell.
With the day turned to night.
He called to the warden,
Ny mother was right"
Evening star., 1921-10-02

The above photo shows the new
non skid six just after the compile
ton of very trying endurance run.
The run covered thirtyfiv miles over
all kinds of roads, some of which
were not even paved. Considering
the difficulties under which the test
was made the six days which it re-
quired to make the trip was consid-
cred very good time
In the picture are shown the driver
of the car and the men who made
the trip with him. Standing beside
the car. from left to right and from
top to bottom, are, Mr.. E. E. Sniff and
Mr.. Charles Pickle; on the other side
Of the car. grinding the valves is
MI r. {. Waf1e. and lying down be-
meath the car polishing the muffler
is Mr. F. Non skid, president of the
company.
List OF Questions You VIII Have to
Answer to Obtain Your Next
Years License Tags.
!. Have you got an automobile?
Ihen what do you want tags
for?
3. Who killed Cock Robin?
= What time was it at 1880 last
Wednesday?
5. Is Arbuckle guilty?
.. How do you know?
Z. Name three makes of cars that
were manufactured in George Wash
ington's time.
Evening star., 1921-10-02
List OF Questions You VIII Have to
Answer to Obtain Your Next
Years License Tags.

1t used to be considered that
man lowered himself when he
| took a drink
Now it is an undisputed fact
II he keeps his stock in the
| cellar.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
POSTMASTERS URGED
TO GIVE WORK TO
UNEMPLOYED MEN

Washington: Dec. 1O.-Postmasters
who find it necessary to employ addi-
tional clerks and other help during
the holiday period have been instruct
ed by the postott1ce department to give
employment to those it will do the
most good in an effort to aid In re-
lieving unemployment conditions
I'm the rast." says statement sent
to the postmasters today. "it has beer.
the ~-actice in many offices to give
unemployment to persons who have
other sources of income including
relatives an6N friends of regular en-
ployes. simply to enable them to earn
little additional Christmas money.
To follow such a course at this time
would be selfish and uncharitable. It
is therefore desired that after the
regular substitute lists have been ex-
hausted postmaSters employ those
without work or source OF income
provided they are competent and
trustworthy.'
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
AnglO-Japaf1ese Alliance
Passes into History; NelU
Treaty IS Not Yet Signed
CARDINAL, BISHOPS.
AND ARCHBISHOPS
FAVOR PEACE PLAN

Belfast. Dec. iO-By the Asso-
ciatcd Press)-Tlle Irish indie.
pendent trtlav nnnonncea that r.
has received the FOLLOWING exDres-
sions OF opinion from members OF
the hierarchy on Eannonn dc VAL
era's stand with regard tN tho
Anglo-Irish pace agreement:
C..,,,, =.
or th, troats 1,.;,,,. - s...,t:a., ~ 'o
think Mr. dc vai<.ra l., his Ioc,,.-
ALTON nrtad unrai,,Sr a., .s,,as,..s;.-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
GIVES BLOOD TO
\ SAVE SONS LIFE

Philadelphia, Dec. That, his 6
year old son may attend school, Ed
win F. Dost is literally giving his life's
blood. The son, Edwin George Dost,
is suffering from a strange malady
that prevents his blood from CONCEAL
ing and physicians are unwilling to
.yaccinate him for fear he will bleed
to death at the slightest scratch. Un-
less he is vaccinated, he cannot at
tend school
In effort to make the boys blood
normal. physicians have transfused
one pint of his fathers blood into his
veins. The transfusions4 will continue,
the vaccination.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
BODY OF T TOM | I !.
SLAUGHTER | IS
FOUND IN WOODS
Killed by Man He Freed i:
From Prison When He
Held Up Guards.
(By The Associated Press)

Little Rock, Ark, Dec TO- The
body of Tom Slaughter, notorious cut y
law, killed last night in the woodss of,
Saline county by J. C. Howard, con-
vict who escaped with Slaughter and
five other convicts from the speniten-
uary here Friday morning, was found
in the woods north of Benton this
morning, according to q telephone
message received here from L. B.
White, a Benton newspaperman, who
! said he hurried to town ahead Of the
posse The body he said would reach
Benton in about an hour. E2E.a
Mr.. White said that about half Of
Slaughter's face was shot off and that
he was wounded in the side, his de-
scription of the wounds corresponding
With that Of Howard, whose story Of
the killing had been doubted in some
quarters.
! Negro Not Found.
| The body. White said, was found
lying on one side and its position, in
dicated that the bandit was shot while
lying down. He gave the names Of the
men who found the body as Gus
Headrick and A. M. Guile, members
Of the posse. There was no trace OF
Charles Jones, negro, said to have
been left near Slaughter in dying
condition. 1t was reported that he was
seen near a farm house early this
morning, but this had not been con-
firmed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
Watson Withdraws
Statement In Regard
To Roosevelt Letter
(By The Associated Press. )

IBy The ASsocl6ted PfeSs.5
Wahsington, Dec. 10.-Appearing
today before the senate committee,
investigating {, charges that soldiers
had been illegally hanged In France,
Senator Watson, Democrat Georgia,
declared q confusion Of letters led to
the statement on his part that Assist
ant Secretary Roosevelt OF. the navy
department had information CONCERN
ing the sssf'otilE Of . aoldieE ~ an
officer. .s5s~ t%l; q 4'1+.la So :" "a Nd a 3s
'.The letter from which L quoted
was from Colonel William Hayward,
United States district attorney Of
New York" he said. g Z,
Mr.. Watson's statement was made
after presentation Of letter from
Colonel Roosevelt that he knew only
of one rexecution-that of a soldier
for murder and rape and that the man
executed had confessed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
FOUR-POWER AGREEMENT ACCEPTED
BRITISH EDITORS
HIGHLY PRAISE
CONFERENCE WORK

London, Dec. lO.-(By the As
sociateIl I,rss) s)-Tlle work tnus
far accomplished by the WASH
inston conference, especially the
agreement for four power treaty
as q substitute for the Anglo-Jap-
anese alliance, Il highly praised in
the editorial columns of this
mornings newspapers. The cdi-
torfals give unrcserved praise to
President Harding and Secretary
Hughes for the parts they have
played.
The Morning Post describes the
four power agreement as ''indis-
putab]y the greatest achievement
in constructive statesmanship of
Our time, 50 fraught with
powers for good SO large that they
cannot yet be rightly estimated
adding: "Altlloush the proposed
treaty concerns the Pacific its cx-
istcncc necessarily involves cor
dial cooperation ON all other mat
tcrs which above all are resolved
to maintain peace.
HARD1NG's SHARE.
OF President Hartlins's share in
the development. the Post says:
Ine president has earned the
esteem and respect of the civilized
world in that he has chosen with
admirable courage to attempt q
course which brought failure to
his predecessor"
The Daily Telegraph believes
that the quadrupk alliance, il ap-
proved, will establish In the Paci-
fic something In the nature, of the
Monroe doctrine. While warmly
approaching the advantages which
It considers Great Britain derived
from the Anglo-.Japanese alliance,
the newspaper says:
1T is q matter Of satisfaction
that the latter may now be
emerged with the new in nn agree
ment better suited to the new
conditions"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
OVER HUNDRED MADE
CITIZENS OF u. S,
AT MINNEAPOLIS

Minneapolis. Dec. 1o.-one hun
dred and nineteen foreigners from
fourteen different countries appeared
in United States district court in Min
neapolis today to renounce allegiance
to foreign potentates and to@Eeceive
second papers emitting to full natural
lied citizenship. They and their wit
nesses were questioned by Thomas 8.
Griffany. naturalization examiner.
Acceptance or rejection was pro-
nounced by Judge Wilbur F. Booth.
Two men who claimed exemption
from military service during the world
war on account of foreign citizenship
today were denied the right and
privileges OF American citizenship.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
Peace Terms.
Will Garry,
Editors Say
tBy The Associated Press. }

London, Dec. 10.-Dispatches to the
morning papers generally confirm
the view previously published that
the split in the Dahl Eireann cabinet
1s not likely to prevent passage Of
the peace treaty by the southern Irish
parliament, although views differ
whether the majority in its favor will
be large or small. Hardly any light
is thrown on the situation by these
reports. the correspondents specula-
tions indicating the leaders are main
tanning secrecy.
II the Dali Eireann ratifies the
agreement, Eamonn de valera-the
new die hard" as one newspaper de-
scrtbes him-will. according to some
versions, resign as head Of the Dali
Eireann government and Arthur Grit
fifth will succeed HIM. Should this
occur, Austin Stack, minister of home
affairs, Aand Charles Burgess. minister
Of defense In the Dali cabinet, will,
It IL thought, follow his example as
they have supported his stand against
the treaty. g.
in this case, Mr.. Jde Valera and
thu two ministers might seek re-elec-
ton on tie Republican ticket and In
the parliament Of the new Irish free
state follow the precedent Of the Re-
pubMcAns in the Italian parliament
regarding the oath of allegiance, alb
senting themselves while it was being
taken.,
Another suggestion is that they dc
not stand for reelection but form a
separate group Of non-co-operation.
lists aimed at boycotting the parlia.
mentary elections.
The + Times Dublin correspondent
describes the crisis created by Mr.. dc
Valera's avowed anita gonism to the
treaty as ".one which unless the high.
est :,statesn1anship Is exercised. will
create a schism and introduce new
bitter element into Irish life"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
BISMARCK MAN IS
KILLED WHEN PLANE 4
CRASHED TO EARTH

Washington. Dec. 1o.-Myron, NC
lean. naval chief machinist's mate was
killed yesterday in the crash of land
plane in which he was flying at San
Diego. Cal.,, according to a report re-
ceived today by the navy department.
Ensign ]. c. Kline, who was plotting
the plane escaped without serious in
jury and according to the report the
plane is believed to have fallen due to
loss of control at an altitude of two
hundred feet. Mclean's home address
was Bismarck N D.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
Sentenced To Prison
For Shooting Ness,
Eloorhead Watchman

Moorhead, Mimi. Dec. 10.-Fred
Wilson who shot and seriously wound
ed Peter Ness. night patrolman. in an
attempted hold-up and robbery OF
Panchott's cafe on Oct. Z. was sent
enced TO ten years in the state peni-
tentiary' this afternoon. by Judge c..
A. Nye. Wilson pleaded guilty OF a
charge of assault with intent to kill.
Noah Hanley, Wilson's watch-out.
was sentenced to Ave years on his plea
OF guilty to second degree robbery. e
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
WRESTLER Is
RELEASED BY
N. Y. OFFICIALS

Omaha Neb.. Dec. 10.-Mike Stine,
wrestler and hotel clerk. arrested as
a suspect in connection with the Wall
street explosion, September l6. 1920,
was released from jail today on his
own recogn:zance after the depart
ment of justice notified police he was
not wanted by federal authorities.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
WITHDRAWS FROM
THE DEFENSE OF Il.
MRS. OBENCHAIN

Chicago. Dec. TO-. Charles Erb-a
stein. Chicago attorney To-Day am
uounced he had withdrawal from the
1efense Of Mrs Madalynne Obenchain,
under indi ctment at Los Angeles In
connection with the murder OF y.
Belton Kennedy. ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
AGREEMENT Is
TO BE OF TEN
YEARS. DURATION
Great Satisfaction Express
ed BY Jap Diplomat at
Conference.
lBy The Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. l0.-Ihe
Anglo Japanese alliance long re-
garded with apprehension by the
American people passed into his
tory today when spokesman Of
both nations at the arms confer
encc accepted in its stead new
four power agreement for preser-
vation of peace in the Pacific to
which the United States and
France become parties.
This action with fulfilllne1it Of
details to follow, paves the way
to acceptance Of the American
proposals for reduction of naval
armaments, and in large measure
is expected to contribute to set
tle1nent Of the Chinese questions.
Announced to the conference
by Senator Lodge, the four pow
er treaty provides briefly that the
United States, Great Britain,
Japan and France agree among
themselves to respect their insu-
lar possessions and don1inions in
the Pacific and to adjust by
joint conference among them
selves any controversies not set
tied BY the course Of diplomacy.
They further agree to take SINH
lar action in face of any threat Of
aggression by other powers.
The proposed treaty has been
initiated in affirmation . by the
representatives Of the four great
powers, although not yet actual
.ly signed and must be confirmed
BY the United States senate. 4
Itsiss.for top years, but any osss,te
Of the signatories may withdraw
after that period on twelve
months notice.
In order, Rene Vwiani, head
of the French delegation and
Arthur J. Balfour, heading the
British delegation and Prince
Tokugawa, chief Of the Japanese
deleSates, arose anu gave tilelt
assent to the new agreement
They were followed by the CHIEF
delegates, of the other powers
represented who also expressed
satisfaction at. the new arrange.
ment. .44
Most interesting among these
was the declaration of Ministe,
SEE of China who expressed
great satisfaction" with the pro
posed treaty.
Now while the actual perfec
ton of the treaty goes forward
it is expected that the naval ar.
nament and Chinese questions
will speedily go on toward settle
ment.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
PACKERSDENY
THAT WORKERS
SHIPPED IN
Federal and State Officials
Attempting to Effect
Settlement. .

Chicago, Dec. 1O.-Federal and
Fsske a1sictais were working today
in an effort to settle the strike Of
packing house workers, which has
caused week OF riot and disorder
IN live stock ct.ntcrs. while Chi
cago packers announced that they
were operating Eat nearly
normal" and union leaders were
cndcavoring to extend the strike
by appeal for sympathetic walk
outs by other trades In the stock
yards. Reports that 5000 i'm
ported workers had been brought
into the Chicago yards were de-
MED by the "big fvc'' packers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
DEBT ! FUNDING |
Bill, AGREED
!. / UPON j I TODAY
Five Per Cent Bonds Would
Be Issued to Mature
Within rs Years.

Washington. Dec. 1o.-Agreement
was reached todays by the senate A.
nance committee on the bill fer fund
ing OF the foreign debt by obligations
which would mature not later than
June Is. 1s47 and the interest on
which would be at the rate of five per
cent per annum to be paid semi-an!:
The committee agreed to the house
provision for q commission of five to
conduct the funding negotiations with
the secretary Of the treasury as chair
man but inserted a provision that the
other four members would be subject
to confirmation by the senate. The
members would be appointed BY the
president. The house bill provides
that all shonld be cabinet ofncers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10

Chicago, Dec. I0.-No progress was
made today in bringing about a set
tlemcnt of the packing house workers
strike through the conciliation efforts
of government mediators and federal
and state representatives this after
noon said nothing more would be
done until Monday, when further
conferences are expected to deter
mine final results of the governments
mediation attempts,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
] sCfIAAM FOUND. GUMNY.

tssaH olson WIS E4c:: e. "A ~ ~ con g.
'SehaAr, publIsher Of tho NSkkosa Trf-
btine and formerly postmaStersof that
village; was found guilty today ia
United, St&tes District court OF ombox-
1lement; bf Fpostofice funds. The post
Office inspector was said to have found
$2.2oo missing on the postmaster's ac-
counts. Sentence will be imposed next
week by Judge C. z. Luce.