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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
HELEN Van DALE
TO Be BROUGHT
HERE FOR TRIAL
Friend Of Former Chief to Be Ex.
tIaaiteA to Face Charge Of
Harborlng Girl
Especial to The August

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. S.-Gov-
ernor Small today issued requi-
sition on the governor of Iowa for
the return to Rock Island Of Helen
Van Dale, alias Helen Smith, who
is under arrest in Davenport, and
who is under Indictment in Rock
Island on the charge Of harbOring
Edith Schneelock, a girl under IS
years of age, in house of prosti-
tuition.
Mrs. Van Dale formerly conduct
ed a house Of prostitution and sa-
loon at Fourth avenue and Twenty
fourth street. When the war
against vice began in Rock Island
she moved to Iowa and bought a
resort at Nahant, west of Daven-
port. She was known while in
Rock Island as the sweetheart of
Thomas Cox, chief of police. Cox
gave her full protection in the con-
duct of her lawless business. Cox
said yesterday that he was in the
Van Dale resort at the time Of the
killing of Saloonkeeper William
Gabel.
Mrs. Van Dale at present is in
the county Jail at Davenport under
$4,000 bond on a charge of white
slavery. She is alleged to have
dealt extensively in girls for en-
ployment in underworld resorts
here and in various other cities.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
Rock Island Lawyer Point
ed to as Disgrace to
Profession.

Disbarment proceedings
against John P. Looney were
begun in the supreme court
of illinois at Springfield to-
day by Attorney General Ed
ward j. Brundage. A fugi-
tive from state and federal
warrants ranging from theft
of an automobile to conspir-
acy to commit murder and
murder itself, Looney must
make,answer to the supreme
court by Tuesday, Feb. 6, in
defense Of the charges Of the
attorney general, or be in
default, and thereby auto
matically divested Of his
rights to practice law in the
state Of illinois.
The Information against Looney.
to be considered by the supreme
court, covers charges OF publishing
blackmaif newspaper, man OF
low moral character, a part owner
in houses of prostitution, q con-
spiratOr against the laws Of the
nation, state and city, CRATER and
a disgrace to the profession which
he represents. The odium attached
to disbarment is said to be the
greatest punishment that can be-
fall an attorney, developing as 1t
does within the ranks Of his fellow
practitioners for transgressions
against the ethics of the profess
sion. 1t is punishment for evil
deeds which not even the lowest
can look upon with equanimity.
And it practically precludes the
disbarred member from obtaining .
license to practice in any other
state. The laws Of all states re-
Quire that an attorney at law must
be a man OF high moral character,
and charges sufficient to disbar in
one state make it highly improbable
that the accused could qualify In
another state.
The disbarment process is speed
lily carried out In the case of
Looney notice of the proceedings
will be published, informing the de-
fendant that the matter will come
up for hearing and disposition on
the first day of the term imnedi-
ately following the filing Of the In
formation. In this instance the
February term of the supreme
court will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
II Looney was within the state OF
Illinois and his whereabouts known,
he would be served privately with
the notice Of the proceedings
In Case Of an Answer.
But in any event, failure to make
| answer to the charges when the
disbarment is scheduled for hear
ing, constitutes default. Then fol-
lows motion by the REALTORS TO
make the rule Of the court absolute.
II Looney should make answer-the
court would be moved to refer the
hearing to commissioner. In such
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
Morris Resents Armour's
Statements About Merger

Chicago, Dec. S.-An unexpected
turn in the much discussed merger
of the two largest meat packing
firms Norris & Co. and Armour
E. Co.-became known today when
. signed statement issued. by the
former firm was made public. 1t
was over the signature Of Nelson
Morris, chairman Of the board Of
directors, and Edward Morris, pres
ident of the Morris. company.
Tho statement indicated that ].
Ogden Armour Of Armour & Co., In
visits to Washington and confer
ences with oflicials of the govern
ment on the proposed merger has
not taken omcials Of Morris & Co.
into his conference. At least part
Of Norris 4 Co.'S oficials' knowl-
edge Of his actions, as indicated by
the statement. was obtained from
newspaper reports
/ The Morris 4 Co. statement read:
we note by Thursday mornings
nsvspapers that Mr.. Armour, has
advised President Harding that we
ars anxious to be ont Of the pack
ing business.
This ID news to us.
while Ne realised that Mr.. Ar
m0ur ID very anxious to acquire our
business and our. organization, an
to the present time We have not
put any price on same. and he has
|mot made NJ IN offer.
Even II Mr.. Armour should pur.
chase or business. Il would no(
mean that we would long remain
out Of the pacldlg busineesss
1ay Hean I1eker Ma.
Il vae aaid n s0aae Quaxtsra,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
HARDING Delivers MESSAGE to Congress


Patterson, N. j., Dec. S.-Re-
spending to an anonymous tele-
phone call early today Patterson
police found the body Of Miss Eve
lyn Mabel Rainbow, q concert sing
er, on the floor in the basement Of
her house. She had been shot
twice through the heart Nearby
lay Harry Harter, who formerly
boarded at the Rainbow home. dam
gerously wounded.
A note, evidently written after
he had shot and killed Miss Rain
bow, was found. 1t read:
Goodbye. Give my watch and
ring to David; my son. l am ask
ing his forgiveness. l am taking
the one with me who broke my
heart and drove me to this"
It was signed II. Harter".
Miss Rainbow had conducted a
music studio since returning from
q concert tour in Europe nine
months ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
VARIOUS CRIMES C|TE0
BY ATTORNEY GENERAL rs
WARRANT FOR PETITION
VICE PROBE

Attorney General E. ]. Brun-
dage begins disbarment pro.
ceedings In Illinois supreme
court against John LO0ney,
fugitive Rock Island lawyer.
E. J. Slevin, head Of Yellow
Taxicab company, tells grand
jury Of wholesale fihing of his
drivers in alleged shakedown
system.
John Connor LO0ney and nm.
named negro employed Rock
Island police stars i'm intimi-
dating citizens Of Davenport.
Helen Van Dale to be extra
dited from Iowa to Illinois to
stand trial on Rock Island
county grand jury indictments
charging her with harborlng
girl for immoral purposes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08

following the issuance OF the state
ment, that it indicated, although
the Morris & Co. holdings might be
acquired by Armour & Co., the for
mer firm would not forsake the
packing business for any length Of
time. This, the observers pointed
out. might culminate in q packers
war.
While no definite information has
become available ON Mr.. Armour's
argument to secure consent OF the
government to the merger, it has
been rumored that he asserted
overhead, charges would be reduc-
ed. resulting in saving to the pub
lie,
On this argument, the statement
issued by Morris & Co. observers,
has . direct bearing, as they de-
clared they saw it. an intention OF
the two Morris brothers to reentcr
the packing business in event their
holdings were sold.
Armour Men. .Committal.
Meanwhile the packing group
awaited an announcement from
Secretary OF Agriculture Wallace
to whom Attorney General Daugh-
erty yesterday was reported to
have submitted an opinion ON the
LEGALITY Of the proposed merger.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
CLARA BATTLES
ALL SEARChERS

Los Angeles, CAL, Dec. S.-Ofn-
cials were quoted today as admit
ting they hardly knew in what d.
rection to look" for Mrs. Clara
Phillips, hammer murderess" who
sawed her way to freedom from
the Los Angeles county Jail last
Tuesday morning.
Since her escape became known.
approximately six hours after she
severed the bars across her cell
window. the police Of the greater
part Of the country and of the Mex
ican territory Of Lower California
as we'll, have been ON the watch for
her.
But 20 far the search has result
ed only in scores Of tips" which
proved worthless and in annoyance
to two women as far east as Chi
cago, who were believed to bear
some resemblance to the missing
murderess and who were passen-
gers on trains on which she was
reported to be travelling eastward.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 8.-Mem-
bers Of the former Chicago board
of education convicted of contempt
in ousting former Superintendent
Shadsey, must serve their Jail SEN
tences, the supreme court decided
this morning in refusing a writ Of
supersedeas to three of the MEM
bers. Albert H. Sevringhaus, form
er vice president; George B. Ar
mold and william A. Dither, the
boards attorney. Their sole re-
course to escape the Jail sentence
imposed on them is a writ of ha-
beas corpus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08

Astoria, Oregon. Dec. S.-The
business district of Astoria was
laid in ruins by a fire which broke
out shortly after 2 q. m. and de-
spite efforts Of the local fire de-
partment and reinforcements from
Portland, swept 16 blocks. causing
loss estimated at between SIC, ,0O0,-
900 and Sit, ,000, 900.
I Twenty lives were lost. Most of
the big business houses had been
burned and firemen, aided by forces
from the Portland fire department.
dynamited buildings in an effort to
check the flames.
The business section Of Astoria IL
built along the river bank and a
large part Of it is on piling. The
residence district is on high ground.
Astoria was established more
than a century ago as a trading
post and was named in honor Of
John Jacob Astor. pioneer trader.
whose agents we're active at the
post,
The entire district from the river
front, five blocks south to Exchange
street, and east and west between
Fourteenth and Tenth streets had
been wiped out at 1880 o'clock, and
the flames had extended beyond Ex-
change street at that hour. Most
Of the city's business houses are in
that district.
According to reports from the
fire-swept area early today, Morris
Staples, president of the Bank of
Commerce, had dropped dead. An
other report said Brennan Van Du-
sen, a business man, was missing.
W. H. Feltman, furniture dealer,
who had been reported dead earlier
in the morning, later was found to
be safe.
Among the men reported to have
lost their lives were Morris Staples,
president Of the Bank of Com
merce, and W. H. FELTON,, manager
Of the largest furniture store in
town.
The buildings destroyed include
the hotels, the principal stores and
all the banks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
wife WANTS
HUSBAND TO
.DlE:CLAIIM|
Mrs. Ford Said to Have
Hired Gunman for
$40, 900.

Detroit Mich, Dec. 6-Mrs.
May Blenn Ford solicited the
services Of q gun man to hn
her wealthy husband Of . year,
Ney j. Ford, brother Of Henry
Ford, offered the gunman &90,-
900 for the job and gave him .
Photograph Of her husband to
mako sure the right man was
slain, according to the sworn
statements Of four detectives
whose investigations resnateA
in Mrs. Ford's detention today
on . charge of attempting to
commit murder.
Denying the charge, Mrs. Ford
declared she was the victim Of a
'frameup" that grew out OF her
domestic difficulties. These diff
culties include q suit for divorce,
fled last August, in which she
charges cruelty, and . suit asking
SIS, 900 damages Of her estranged
for alleged assault.
Planned to KIN Husband,
Mrs. Ford was arrested last night
when, It is alleged, she was about
to meet Edward Kunath, . detac-
tive lieutenant, for a second con-
ference on her reported plans for
the Staying of her husband. Kunath,
1t was said, posed ~ 4 "Kansas City
gunman" Wednesday night when
the alleged plot was first revealed
by Mrs. Ford.
Three detectives claim to have
overheard the conversation in
which the woman is said to have
gone over the details with Kunath.
1t the first conference.
Several plans for the killing we're
presented by MrA Ford, the officers
declared.
TO Pull DeaA Vars TeetA
Ono they said, vas that he be
shot In his farm home, west OF De
troit, and the others were that he
be shot or slugged while working
about the barns, the body to be
burned In . hay stack. Before de-
struction Of the body. Fofd's gold
teeth were to be removed to fore
stall Identification, should the plot
miscarry, 1t was said.
The $20, 900 was to be- paid, the
detectives declared, q soon ~ Mrs,
Ford should have come into posses
sion of her husbands estate.
Mrs. Ford was formerly . nurse
In Toledo. She has two children
by & former marriage.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
NORTH
SHORE FOLK TO
FOIL ROBBERS

Chicago. Dec. 8. - Rasidents Of
Winnetka. Wiimetts, Kenilworth
and Glencoe, residential suburbs
OF Chicago. check IN and out their
homes BY telephoning to the police
station a. q means Of frustrating
burglars who take their tips from
Newspaper society columns. Po-
lice watch their homes more close
II while they are away.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
SCHOOL MEN
MUST SERVE
SENTENCES

Springfield. ILL.,, Dec. S.-The
supreme court also denied a
rehearing of its action last term,
by which it held that Governor
Small had no right to pardon
the board members. This rul-
ing was based on the courts
holding that the pardoning pow
ers accorded the executive do
not extend to contempt cases.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
HERRIN
JURORS CHOSEN

Marion, Ill, Dec. S.-Completicn
of the Jury to try i've men for the
Herrin mine killings was posejbls
~ Williamson county circuit court
convened today 70 resume sxanln-
ation OF talesmen-
. Eight Of the IL jurors have 1sen
chosen and fhrne prospective jufo4a
sre being hsid tsntativsly ~ -
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
TRUCK DRIVER Is
KILLED BY TRAIN

Sterling, ILL.,, Dec. 8.-John La
mont, truckster, blind in one eye,
drove his automobile onto the
tracks in front Of Chicago &
Northwestern railroad freight train
west of Sterling last evening and
received injuries from which he
died in a short time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS.

Chicago, Dec. 3. : EMPLOYMENT
conditions in Illinois continued to
improve during November. accord-
ing to the report of the general ad-
visory board of the department Of
labor, made public today. An Inn
provement in railroad traffic con-
ditions during the month also was
noted.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
CAR L0ADINGs INCREASE.

New York, Dec. 8.-Railroad car
loadings in September, October and
November broke all records with a
total of 12,465, 1886 cars, it is an
nounced.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08

Rockford. H., DISC. s.-Robert
Hoag and Stanlsy Wallace. -Of Be-
lott wis, were found guilty IN fed
erai court 1T Freeport today OF hav-
Ing stolen government BLANKETS N
their posae6sion. Hoag was sen-
tenced to -four menths and Wallace
to three months IN the Winnsbagoi
couaty fail and each 70 ny . me
Of 500 each.
FLYER RIACEHS 11kE1A
Baan0s AinsG. pee. 1sLls1e1o.
ant Waltar Hln11a hass arrived
Win hia eoaplnna q n1asan0la. 100
1fls6 seEfhia1e e Para Dsa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
RALPH MOSES DIES.

Denver, Colo. Dec. S.-Ralph G.
Moses, one Of the organizers of the
American Federation of Labor, is
dead.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08

Portland, Orc, Dee. 6-Firo
raging, at Astoria, Ore, . port
Aear the mouth Of the COlunbla
river, had destroyed six blocks
Of the business district early
today and threatened to wine
ont the town.
The Portland fro department
responded to = call for help
with equipment and hose blt
buildings were being dynamited
in IN effort to check the flames.
The police department, here.
Judging from reports received
from Astoria estimated that the
fire had already ceased damage
Of $4,000, ,0o0 at daybreak.
The fire started shortly after
3 O'Clock this morning and
spread with such fury that It
soon was beyond control
Whether there were casualtie
was not learned. Neither was th
origin Of the fire disclosed. Astori
had a population Of 1000 at th
1920 census. Its sea-gofng con
merce principally is in lumber.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
20 KILLED WHEN FIRE
SWEEPS ASTORIA, ORE.
IN $15,0O0,o00 LOSS
Entire Business District Of Historic Northwestern
Trading Center Wiped Out by Early Morn
ing Fire, Which Ragged Many Hours.

Astoria, Ore, Dec. 8.-At
noon today the fire had
swept over 27 blocks. The
flames had eaten under the
pavement on Commercial
street, burning the pile On
which the city. had been
built, and firemen were un-
able to compete with this
development.
Patients were removed
from st. Mary's hospital, the
windows of which were
shattered by explosions of
dynamite or gasoline tanks.
The Astoria Astorian on
Commercial street, distant
from the devastated area,
began moving = out at 8
o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
NEW ZEALAND VOTES WET.

London, Dec. S.-New Zealand
gave a large vote against prohibi-
tion in a recent election. 1t was re-
ported here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08
ENFORCE LIQUOR LAWS;
HELP FARMERS; ABOLISH
RAILROAD LABOR BOARD
FREE STATE
MEN SHOOT
FOUR REBELS

Dublln, Ireland, Dec. 8-(By
the Associated Press.) Rory
0Conn0r and Liam Mellowes,
together with two other Irish
rebels, Were executed at Mount
Joy prison this morning, It was
officially announced.
The two other men execnted
were named Cooney and Bar
rett, both prominent repabll.
cams.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-08

CONTINUED on Page Five.)
The New York herald., 1922-06-04
Many Sojourners
At Brighton Beach

Special Dispatch TO THE NEW York HErALD.
BRIGHTON BEACH, N. Y. June g.
Among the patrons at the hotel Shell
burne during the holiday period were
Mayor and Mrs. John f. Hylan and
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. John F. Sinnott, who were guests
of Mr.. Joseph O'Brien; Federal Judge
julius M. Mayer and Brig.-Gen. John
+. Organ and his family
Next Tuesday afternoon the Card Club
of the New York Clinic Extension will
give luncheon and card party. Mrs.
c. Phister Is chairman of the arrange
ments committee.
The Kiwans Club OF Brooklyn will
hold its annual dinner at the Shelburne.
also on Tuesday. Other social activities
scheduled for next week include a
luncheon and card party to be given
next Saturday afternoon by the Cameo .
branch of the International Sunshine
Society: the annual dinner Of the Phi
Sigma Delta Fraternity, and the annual
shore dinner of the Cashiers Section of
the Association of Stock Exchange
Firms. both of which will be held Satur-
day night.
Arrivals include Mr.. j. f. Barrett OF
Tome River N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Wheeler, Mr.. w. G. Hills Of jamestown.
N. Y; Mr.. S. M. Bushman OF Buffalo,
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r. Russell of Mount
Vernon. N. Y: Mr.. and Mrs. William
Watts and Mrs Charles Lille of New
ark, N. ].
The New York herald., 1922-06-04
Fishing Parties Open
Lake Hopatcong Season
Special Dispatch to THE Sun


LAKE HopATcoNG, June 3.-The gen.
eral impression which prevails here that
the coming season will be one of un-
usual liveliness is shared by cottagers.
The shores of the big lake, the bays
and harbors from Landing to Wood
port. distance of nine miles, with its
eighty miles of shore line, are dotted
with boats, and the yacht clubs report
increased memberships.
Summer society has found In the new
Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, situated
on Bertrand's Island. a pleasing rem
devious. The club Is arranging for a
series Of races to be held every Satur-
day. During the season on Wednesday
evenings there will be a musicale or an
entertainment followed by a dance.
Commodore Carlton Baker of New
York is arranging some big events.
Fishing parties in which the person
catching the least number of trout bears
the expense of the dinner which follows
the return are just now a popular form
of amusement at this resort. So raw
enously are the fish biting that 1t is by
no means certain who In fishing party
will be the loser. Under such condi-
tions experience counts for little and
the chances of the novice are nearly rs
The New York herald., 1922-06-04
Enlarging Hotels at
Delaware Water Gan

Special Dispatch to THE New York HERALD.
DELAWARE WATER GAP, June 3.-In
spite of the fact that Memorial Day
came on Tuesday and many of the
business houses of the cities remained
open on Monday the entire resort sec
ton of Monroe county catered to a
large crowd from Friday, May 26. until
the latter part of the following week.
The larger hotels of the Water Gap.
Pocono and Shawnee-on-D delaware were
compelled to turn away hundreds of
disappointed motorists who had not
made their reservation In advance.
The weather was ideal for all out of
doors sports and the evenings delight
dances and balls held at the different
hotels. There was tennis, golf. horse
back riding on the mountains. bathing
and canoeing on the Delaware River and
the mountain lakes of the Poconos.
hiking and motor trips.
At Shawnee-on-Delaw the season
is now in full swing. The Buckwood
Inn is expecting an unusually busy
month of June. The golf course Of the
Shawnee Country Club is in good condi-
ton and since it's opening. May 10, II
has been crowded practically every day.
Foxhall Inn, Shawnee, which was
closed during the 1921 season. opened
this year on May IS.
Practically all of the boarding houses
and hotels in the county have greatly
increased their capacity Many are still
making alterations and improvements
which are expected to be completed
early in June. Canadensis, in the
Poconos, especially has been active in
the building line.~ Brewers boarding
house, the Pine Knob Inn. the Over
look, the Pines. the Pinehurst. the Glen
more and the Canadensis House have
all been greatly enlarged. The Brewers
have constructed a large lake near the
place.
The New York herald., 1922-06-04
TOUhGS HOTEL st YORK BEACH me-

good as those of the confirmed disciple
of Walton.
A party from Pine Cliff Camp,
headed by James Graham of New York
and including Thomas Hooper, William
Kanouse, Arthur Young, Stanley Will
cox. Raymond Hutton and William
Palmer. has been following the nearby
streams in the vicinity for the last
week with excellent results.
In the course of the next two weeks
virtually all the hotels will be open for
summer business and indications are
that there will be a great throng Of
arrivals The golf links have attracted
many enthusiasts and all are delighted
with the condition in which they found
the course. 1t will he the scene of
many contests this season in which sew
eral prominent golfers will participate.
There has been considerable interest
taken in driving and riding. Horseback
parties have been the vogue the last
week and promise to be In favor
throughout the summer party in
cluding Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hender-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. William Cullen, Mr..
and Mrs. Burton Harrison, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arnold Dodge and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Sherman of New York went to
Budd's Lake on Tuesday. where they
were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
vey Colt.