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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
ROCK ISLAND
Gates
TO VISITORS
Gayly Bedecked City Pre-
pared for in Rush of
Guests.

| Rock Island, already at
tired in its best garb was
putting on the finishing
touches, and dabbing at its
nose, with a powder puff,
figuratively speaking. pre-
pared to meet thousands of
Yelled Prophets who will
hold their Supreme Council
session in the tri-cities next
week, beginning Monday,
and continuing until Wednes-
day night.
The arrival of the grand
officers of the Supreme
Council scheduled to take
place at IL o'clock tomorrow
night over the Milwaukee
road, will Immediately pre-
cede the advent of the grotto
hosts who are travelling to
Rock Island from all points
of the compass.
Members of the Amoo grotto
officially by the Rock Island or
ganization in reality represents the
heart of this community.
They will receive their final in
structions tomorrow morning in
the Y. M. G. A, and when they be-
gin their duties tomorrow night
and welcome visiting prophets they
will be as truly representative OF
the rank and file of Rock Islanders
as they will their own grotto..
Hospitality, spelled in capitals,
is to be the keynote of the Prophet
session.
For from now on until and in
cluding the Fourth of July, Rock
Island is to be host to thousands
upon thousands of people aside
from the big grotto meet.
Pageant Attracts ThrOngs.
Multitudes will swarm into the
city to attend the Mississippi
Exposition and Pageant of Progress
which opened today at Douglas
park, and will be going strong to
and including the glorious Fourth.
They will come from many COM
munities, some of the exhibitors
even hailing from the Pacific coast,
and as the big show has been ad-
vertised within a radius of 100
miles from. Rock Island the influx
of crowds may be expected.
Rock Islanders turned out en-
masse today to attend the opening
of the exposition, and beginning
Monday will devote themselves en-
ergeticalIy to the pleasing task of
entertaining the delegates to the
33rd annual session of the Supreme
Council of the Mystic Order Of
Yelled Prophets of the Enchanted
Realm.
That is a very imposing title, but
it simply means that they divide
the playground of Masonry with the
Ancient Arabic Order of Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine, and although
they are separate and distinct or
ders they both stand for mingling
the sunshine with the shadows in |
the great scheme of life.
Delegations of Prophets will be
CONTINUED on Page Four)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
CENSORS FLAY
NERMAIDS OF
CHICAGO BEACH
Mere Belt Does Not
Constitute TUO-
Piece Suif.
BY MARGARET DALE.

Consolidated Press Correspondent.
Copyright, 1922, by The Argus)
Chicago, June 24.-"You call that
2-piece suit?' roared the censor
at the fashionable Clarendon ave-
nue. beach.
His stentorian tones were direct
ed at a dripping beauty-and she
was all of that-who had just
emerged from the spray His blaz-
ing eyes were fixed on the simple
line of her neat but swimmable
suit. The maiden opened her
mouth to protest as she pointed to
the white belt that encircled her
very slender waist.
Doesn't the belt make a two
piece?"
But two policemen already were
hustling her away just in time to
prevent apoplexy on the part CT
their chief.
GO home and learn to dress ac-
corMng to the regulations" he was
heard to sputter after her.
The summer war between the
Formal opening of the municipal
beaches along Chicago's lake shore
has brought the reformers into
sharp conflict with the swimmers.
There are arguments of the hair
splitting variety in progress most
of the time. The city bathing cos
tune regulations are in print but
sometimes it needs a tape measure
to determine whether the censor or
the swimmer is in the right.
The insistent clamor of the Off
cials that girls shall not swim in
any old thing" this summer, but
that each shall wear a suit adher-
ing to the prescribed regulations is
met by an indignant cry from the
girls that one cannot cut the waves
in heavy skirts.
Give US freedom in costume
equal to that of the men, they in
sist
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
Nine WEEKS
TRIAL ENDS
AT 1888 Pm.
Cheers of Friends Shake
Rafters of Old Court
Building

Waukegan, H., June "a.
-(By the Associated Press
The jury trying Governor
Len Small found him not
guilty at 1888 this afteroon.
The jury was out an hour
and 35 minutes.
Cheers that shook the
rafters of the ancient Lake
county court house greeted
the verdict. Friends by
scores poured through the
gates to the bar enclosure,
seeking to grasp the COVER
nor's hands.
The flashlights Of a half
dozen p h o t gra p h r 5
doomed and for minutes
pandemoRium reigned.
Escorted by friends, the
governor, Mrs. Small, his sis
ter, Miss Sue Small, and the
governors children, shook
hands with the jurors and
thanked them.
The jury and the COVER
nor and his family formed a
smiling group before the
jury box and posed for pho
tographers.
Out 1 HOur, 81 Minutes.
The verdict ends a nine-week
trial. The jury went out at 2:O3
and returned at 3:38 p. m.
Gentlemen of the jury" Judge
Edwards asked, have you reached
a verdict?"
I'VE have" replied Foreman
Alexander Smith, farmer.
He handed a sealed envelope to
the judge.
The court opened it. read the
verdict, and silently passed the slip
of paper to L. J. Wilmott, deputy
circuit court clerk.
I'VE, the jury" MIR. WilmOtt read.
find the defendant, Len Small, moi
guilty"
Men and women stood on bench
es, chairs and tables. A mighty
voiced cheer leader with lungs like
a bellows led in a rebel yell Men
whistled and women che<Ted.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
EXPO MECCA
FOR KIDDIES
OPENING DAY
Elders, Too, Find Plenty
to Interest and Amuse
Them at Show.

Thousands sire m e q
through the big 20-foot ent-
rance to the Trans-Mississip-
pi Exposition and Pageant OF
Progress when the big show
was thrown open to the pub
lie this morning, beginning
an exhibit which will con-
tinue to the night of July 4,
when a magnificent fire
works display will bring to
a close what is undoubtedly
one of the best attractions
in the middle-west.
Today was "Children's
Day" and t h e ''kiddies'
were there in force, many
being found waiting near
the ;arched gateway at an
early hour this morning.
With wondering eyes they beheld
the paradise within, and more than
a few parents will be told about it
tonight when Johnny and Mabel
arrive home.
Art Adair and "Cho-Cho" the cir
Gus and health clowns, disputed for
first place in the children's hearts,
'Cho-Cho" not making his appear
ance until o'clock this afternoon.
Adair's fun-making band, and
"Cho-Cho's" feats of legerdemain
fascinated the little folks, and the
Royal Scotch Highlanders' band
made hit with every boy and girl.
And the 20 big free acts which
were put on this afternoon, and
will be repeated tonight oh,
Boy." one little youngster was
heard to remark as the performers
were putting on their stunts, I'll
tell the world this is a good show ="
The merry-go-round, the sea-
planes, and the whip were extern
sively patronized, and the ponies
proved a big drawing card.
Patrons of the exposition, young
and old will bear witness to the fact
that when Arthur Davis, head of
the enterprise, said he would stage
an attraction which would be first
class in every respect, he did not
make his expression strong enough,
for the exposition is absolutely
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
PROPOSES BILL
ON CAMP GRANT
Representative Foster. Ohio, Wants
Site Selected in Illinois for
RefOrmatOry.

Washington, June PA bill au-
thorizing the attorney general To
select at the military reservation
at Camp Grant, Ill, a site for 4
United States industrial reforma-
tory for confinement OF males be-
tween II and 80, convicted cf Of
fenses against the United States,
has been introduced by Representa-
tive Foster. Republican, of Ohio.
The attorney general would have
authority to transfer prisoners eli
gible for the reformatory from 9TH
er federal prisons.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
TAFT HAS TO BUY
NEW GOWN TO GET
OXFORD DEGREE

London, June 24.-(By the AS
lsociated Press.)-Oxford uni
terslty has no academic gown
Arge enough to fit the ample
proportions of William Howard
1stt so the former president had
L. TAILOR to take measurements
,or a new robe, in which, next
aeonesday he will receive the
eegree of doctor of laws.
L when it was announced that
lse was to appear at court there
as much speculation as 10
.ne,ner he would wear the Gus
lsmry costume, including knee
laeeches, as worn by Ambassa-
lsor Harvey, and other diplo-
i-ass' or ordinary evening dress.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
Continued on Page Four.
BIG FIRE HITS
KNOXVILLE, IA.
Eleven Business Buildings Are De-
strOyed This Morning; Loss
Is 100000.

Knoxville, Iowa, June 24-Eleven
business buildings here were de-
stroyed by fire early this morning,
causing a loss estimated at more
than 100000.
The fire was discovered about 2
o'clock and was not brought under
control until a. N. The fire de-
partments from, Pella and Oska-
loosa Joined the Knoxville depart
ment in fighting the flames.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
BLAMED
BYFARRINCTON
State Miners Head Says Trouble
Came from Attempts to Run
Mines Non-Union.

st. Louis, Mo, June 24.-(By the
Associated Press .)-The trouble at
the Lester mine, near Herrin, Ill,
was precipitated by the coal COM
pany attempting to run the mine
non-union, with imported strike
breakers, under armed guards,
Frank Harrington, president of the
Illinois branch of the United Mine
Workers of America, said in a for
nal statement issued here today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
IS SHOT To
Death BY 2
ASSASSINS
Both Assailants Escape in
Motor Car After
Shooting.

Berlin, July 24.-(By the Associ
ated Press)-Dr. Walter Rathenau
German minister of foreign affairs
was assassinated today.
The minister was shot and in
stantly killed as he was leaving hi:
residence in Grunewald, a suburb
Of Berlin, for the foreign office il
an automobile. The assassin es.
capped.
The murderers, who were driving
In motor car, slowed up as they
we're nearing DR.. Rathenau anG
shot twice at the foreign minister
the shots taking immediate fatal eff
feet. Putting on high speed the as
sassins escaped.
DR.. Rathenau was guest al
dinner last night of Alanzon B
Houghton, the American ambassa-
dor. On receiving news of the as
sassination of the foreign minister
this morning the American embas-
sy promptly hoisted its flag to hall
mast.
Death Comes Quickly.
There were two persons in the
automobile from which the shots
that killed DR.. Rathenau were fired
His car was nearing his house and
had reduced it's speed when the
machine containing the assassins
was encountered.
Both the occupants are said to
have opened fire on the foreign
minister who fell to the floor of
htr toll xxynrTnHnd nxnfrfn O
shortly afterward-
Large forces of police were
quickly on the scene and a firing
squad was dispatched in the direc-
ton the murderers are believed to
have taken.
The assassination of DR.. Rath-
enau followed hard upon a vitriolic
attack on the foreign minister by
DR.. Karl Helfferich in the reich
stag yesterday when the National
ist leader grilled the government
generally, and DIR. Rathenau in
particular. concerning the cabinets S
reparations policy and its attitude
towards the populations of the
Rhineland and the Saar valley.
Socialists Blame Helfferich.
News of the assassination reach
ed the reichstag just when the COM
mission on taxation had convened.
Chancellor Wirth announced the
assassination, on which pandemon-
ium broke out among the various
party groups. Two Socialists jump
ed up, shouting to DR.. Helfferich:
"You are the assassin.
They attempted to pounce upon
him and DR.. Helfferich hastily left
the committee room.
In one of the reichstag lounges a
heated outbreak of recriminatIon
occurred between deputies belong
ing to the left and a party of rep
resentatives of the other extreme
IN the chamber.
When the news was communl-
Gated TO the reichstag itself at
n:25 o'clock it was received with
deep emotion. Then amidst a tur-
moil, the reichstag adjourned.
Government Acts.
Berlin, June 24.-(By the Associ-
ated Press Following the assass-
nation OF Foreign Minister Rath-
enau, it was announced this aft
ernoon that the government would
immediately decree the establish
ment of extraordinary courts for
The trial of Nationalist plotters and
would proclaim a state of emerg-
ency for Prussia. All regimental
reunions or militaristic demonstra-
IONS will be prohibited.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
A.F.0F L.ACAIN
IGNORES SOVIET
Federation of Labor Goes on Rec.
ord Third Time Against Rec
Ognition of BOlsheyiks.

Cincinnati, o., June 24.-CBy the
Associated Press. For the third
successive year, the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor was placed on rec
ord by the action of its convention
here today against recognition of
the soviet Russian government.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
RACE SCHOONER
SINKS; 15L0ST

Halifax, n. s., June 24.-The
schooner Puritan, out of Glouces-
ter, prospective contender in the in
ternational fishermen's race next
fall, has been wrecked on Sable Is
land. Advices received here stated
that seven men had reached shore,
but that Is were missing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
AURORA TOHAvE
1923 VETS MEET
fsnacfa1 Correspondence ,

Sterling, H., June 24.-Aurora
will have the 1923 encampment of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This
was decided at the final session to-
day. The officers named this aft
ernoon follow:
Department commander-Sam H.
Meyers, Chicago.
Senior vice-L L. Lancaster, De-
catur.
Junior vice.. L. Ickes, Spring
field.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
DRNOUNCEs TOILETTE.

Sioux City, Iowa, June 24.-Cor-
esnia A Severance, president OF
me American Bar association. in an
address before the Iowa Associa-
uon, denounced Senator LaFollette
Ior his Flag Day attack on the su-
preme court.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

condition. He reached lockwood
Hall few minutes after the end
came. At the death bed were Mr.
Rockefeller's two daughters, and
two sons. Mrs. Rockefeller died
about two years ago.
Although he retained many of his
directorships, Mr.. Rockefeller of
late years shifted much of his bust
ness responsibilities to the shoul-
ders of his son Percy.
None of his Wall street asso-
ciates has ventured an estimate of
Continued on Page Four.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
TEXANS LYNCH NEGRO.

Houston, Texas, June 24-War-
rem Lewis. IS years old, negro, was
hanged at New Dacus after con-
Tossing to a mob that he had as
saulted white woman.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
JAPANESE TO
QUIT SIBERIA

Toxic, June 24-(By the Associ-
ated Press. Japan will evacuate
Siberia by Oct. 80. next, it was
learned today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
Washington, June 24.-Weathe

Washington, June 24.-Weather
outlook for the week, beginning
Monday, included:
Region of Great Lakes: Gener-
ally fair except for a probability
of local thunder showers latter part
of week; temperature above nor
NAL.
Region of upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys: generally
fair and warm. but with proba-
tility of local thunder showers by
middle OF week
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
The WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Sun
day. Cooler.
Highest temperature yesterday
95; lowest last night, IA.
Wind velocity at z a. m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

River stage at a. m ~, faII
of / last "a hours.
Sunset today, 7:42; sunrise to-
morrow, 4:29.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
River Forecast.

The MISSISSIPPI river from below
Dubuque to Muscatine will change
but little during the next two days.
ANDREW HAMRICK,
Meteorologist.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
GEN. FOREMAN
SENT TO PROBE
HERRIN RIOTS
Governor Is Angered
AT Hunter and
County Men.

Springfield, Ill, June "a
lBy the Associated Press.
Lack of CUTS" ON >the part of
Sheriff Melvin Thaxton of Will
Hanson county and the killing
OF two union miners by guards
last Wednesday, were two of
the causes assigned for the
massacre OF % strike-breakers,
in a report made over long
distance telephone to Adjutant
General Black by Major Gen.
eral Milton j. Foreman this
Afternoon.
Waukegan, ILL.,, June "a
(By the Associated Press.)-
Following receipt of a report
from Major General Milton j.
Foreman at Herrin, that troops
are not needed there now, Gov
ernor Len Small announced at
$3.50 this afternoon that he
probably would order Adjutant
General Black to demObilize
the LOCO men being held under
arms at Chicago.
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-09-09
BUS LINE WILL SOON BE BUSY
Making Arrangements to Begin Ope-
rations Monday

Mr.. G. D. Rose of Kissimmee, is in
the city making arrangements for the
operation for bus line between Ocala
and Eustis, beginning Monday. The
line will be operated by Messrs. Love
& Rose, who at present operate line
between Kissimmee and Melbourne
and one between Kissimmee and Eus-
tbs.
The Eustis-Ocala line will connect
at Eustis with a number of the South
Florida lines and in this city with the
one from Palatka, giving service from
one extreme of the state to the other.
One bus will leave both terminals
at $3.50 every morning, and leave on
the return trip at 1870 in the after
noon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-09-09
BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Continued from First Page)

Continued from First Page)
thought too high. Superintendent
asked to find one lower if possible.
No. Z, from Moss Bluff by Electra
tc Lynne: j. NJ. Mock, $3.50 per day
and everything to be furnished; Dan
T. Fort, $158 per month, or if county
furnish body S140 per month.
Board rejected bids as too high and
asked superintendent to make an eff
fort in securing contracts at lower
bid
No. 8, from Ollie Forts to Lynne:
J. H. Fort, S115 per month. Board
rejected bid as too high and asked
superintendent to make effort to get
same at lower salary.
No. 9, from Charter Oak to Sum-
merfeld: L. J. Dankwertz, $135 per
month; w. F. McDormitt, $140 pei
month. Board rejected bids and ask
ed superintendent to make effort to
secure same for lower salary.
No. 10, from Fantville to Fellow.
ship: R. B. FAINT, 500 per month.
Board accepted bid of R. B. FAINT.
No. II, from Blitchton to Fellow
ship, G. Bitch, 500 per month; J. w.
Coulter, S75 per month. Board ac-
cepted j. W. Coulter's bid at $75 per
month.
Petition from patrons of Turner
Farm to Citra was presented to the
board asking that board transport the
Turner Farm school to Citra.
The superintendent having had pre-
vious conversation with those who OPP
posed the transportation presented
their objections to the board and as
the petition contained large major
ity of the patrons Mr.. ]. N. Simmons
moved that the petition be granted.
Seconded by H. G. Shealy and car
ried.
Bids were also presented to the
board for transportation from Turner
Farm to Citra. ]. D. Hobkirk, $125
per month; VIM. w. Johns, STA per
month; Paul Simmons, 500 per
month Contract awarded to Paul
Simmons.
Superintendent authorized to secure
surety bond from each conveyor be-
fore letting contract.
Bid for letting the dormitory were
| opened at this juncture. Mr.. Shealy
left the board on account of serious
illness of his mother Miss Rachel
Veal took his place as secretary to the
board. Matter of dormitory bids was
left over until next day with the hope
that Mr.. Shealy might be again with
the board.
DR.. F. C. Zoll of Mcintosh school
came before the board and discussed
school affairs and the transportation
of Irvine school to Mcintosh, stating
that if county could furnish seven
months transportation that the cit
zens would furnish the eighth month.
Board adjourned to meet Thursday
morning, August 10. Board met or
Thursday morning with Mr.. Gary and
Mr.. Shealy absent.
Bank accounts of the special taz
districts and general fund were check
ed and cashed warrants cancelled. The
accounts apparently were correct.
AS Mr.. Shealy was unable to agar
meet with the board other matter:
were left until next meeting.
| Board adjourned to meet in regular
session Sept. 5th, 1922.
| H. G. Shealy, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-09-09
NOTICE

The Board of Public Instruction in
and for Marion county, Florida, will
receive bids for transportation for the
following routes. Bids should be seal
ed and addressed to Supt. II. G..
Shealy, Ocala, Fla. Bids must be in
the Office of the Board of Public In
struction by noon, Tuesday, Sept. IL,
1922. Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids:
Beginning at Will Proctor's house,
down hard road to Summerfield school
house.
Beginning about L. Fl. Snowden's
house, around by Walter Nichols to
school house, thence to Summerfield
school house. H. G. SheaIy,
9-8-2t Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-09-09
BIRTHDAY PARTY

The following dainty little pink in
vitations have been sent to a number
of little folks for the birthday party
which will be celebrated this after
noon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Walters:
I'm going to have party
And you're invited too.
Well dance and sing and everything,
And I'm expecting you.
Howard Wallace Walters.
Saturday, Sept. 9th, at 4:30 o'clock
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-09-09
Coach LOOMS Bitch of Blitchto1

Coach LOOMS Bitch of Blitchton
was in the city yesterday afternoon
making his plans for the opening of
the football training season for the
o. H. S. Mr.. Bitch has compiled a
comprehensive and concise statement
of what it means to be an athlete and
the things necessary to do in order to
be successful. If the o. H. S. Wild
cats will seriously consider and fol-
low these simple rules and suggestions
they will stand in line for making a
winning football team and they will
certainly make better men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-09-09

Palatka arrested one of the Wild
cats yesterday afternoon for some
Raging done on the ball field. The
arrest cost the player a $50 bond
which he was advised to forfeit be-
cause he was told that the city re-
corder favored giving him a Jail SEN
tence. Local witnesses of the affair
do not seem to think the offense merit
ed arrest but that it was the natural
reply of the player to unmerciful
Raging on the part of the Palatka
fans.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-09-09

Mr.. L. N. Green has about complet-
ed his "Hotel Killer" His home on
wheels is mounted on the chassis Of
his REQ car and as complete as any
camping outfit can well be. There are
condensed sleeping quarters for Mr..
Green and his entire family, entirely
enclosed with copper screening. Ex-
tension wings raise on all sides Of the
car, giving a large tent space for
cooking, eating and a general living
room. Mr.. Green expects to leave
Sunday or Monday with his family
and niece, Miss Latimer, for a trip
down the west coast to ST. Petersburg.
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Miss Lyndal Mathews left on the
Seaboard last night for Jacksonville,
where she will visit until Monday and
then go to Tallahassee to enter the
Woman's College. Miss Mathews was
a student at Wesleyan College, Macon,
Ga, last year but has decided to stay
in her native state for school this
year.