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the state organization. The president, G. Stephens Potwine of East Windsor, presided, and Miss Cardice Abraham son of Thompsonville sang.
 Mrs. Emily P. Butler, widow of Lyman D. Butler, died in the home of her sister, Mrs. Amelia Truesdell, 61 Virginia street Springfield, last week Wednesday evening. The funeral was held at the parlors of the Dickinson Streeter Go. Rev. Earl H. Thayer officiated and turial was ill the family lot at East Wilbraham Mrs. Butler was torn April 30, 1842, in East Long Meadow, the daughter of Seth and Dorothy (Kibhe) Pease. Her early life was spent in Somers In Janua y, 1878, she married Lyman D. Butler of Silver street, Monson, living there Cn- til her husbands death in NOvemh or, 1902. Since then she has made her home with her step-daughter, Mrs. Howard Edson, and later was with her sister, Mrs. S. D. Rockwell of Waro- house Point, For the last few months she has made her home with her sis ter, Mrs. Truesdell, Springfield. She was a member of the Advent Chris 
 leaves one sister, Mrs. Truesdell, one brother, Arthur A. Pease of Chicopee Falls; also step-daughter, Mrs. How ard Edson of West Springfield.
 Miss Leonora Courtney has had as a recent guest Miss May J. Desso of HazardviIle.
 Miss E. Louise Patten has returned home after being the weekend guest of friends in HoIyoke.
 John T. Hunt, who has been taking course in eIectrotyping in Boston, has returned home and expects to take a position with the Home City Electro tpying Go. in Springfield.
 The Woman's Club meeting, which was to have been held with Mrs. Ray mond s. Bugbee esterday, has been postponed until today at 2.SO o'clock on account of the storm.
The Press., 1922-02-16
GOT ALONG WITHOUT BOSSING
Joseph Pulitzer Selected His Right Hand Men With Care, and Then
 Let Them Alone.

There is an old prOyerb to the ef- feet that a good boss makes a good workman. There must be something in it. The most successful employ CTS are those who have the most worth while employees. Part of the sue cess, no doubt, is in. picking the en- pIOyee. Another part, perhaps, is in letting him alone. If he is worth keep ing he is worth trusting.
 Joseph Pulitzer never dictated to me-" said Samuel G. Blythe, accord. ing TO an exchange. He never told me what to write or what not to. Only once in nay life did he even make a request of me-"
 Blythe was for years the star man in the great blind editors Washing ton bureau. Now and then, as Blythe explained, MT. Pulitzer went to some trouble to prove in the editorial col umn that Blythe was suffering from a prOIapsus of the intellect. Sometimes he massed facts to show that his Opin- ion differed monumentally from that of his Washington luminary. But he never dictated, said Blythe. Or al- most never. But once he did ask a favor.
 q had been sharpshOoting at the manner in which a great firm of archi- tects was abusing the exterior of the White House. said Blythe, ''when one day got a wire from the old man. It ran something like this:
 "'UnleSS you have a deep personal feeling in the matter wish you would cease further reference to the rebuild ing of the White House. Please un- derstand this is not criticism of what you have written. But the same firm of architects is building a house for me, and if you don't lay off Pn not get into it for two years"
 Blythe's conclusion was that an em- ployer of that sort is fairly sure to have employees who will rob graves, sit up all night, or tear thesaurus to ratters for him.
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SONERS

The Christian Endeavor society held Valentine social in the chapel Tues day evening.
 Miss Eleanor Kibbe had as week end guest her cousin, Miss Ruth Bur rows of Springfield.
 The Sons and Daughters of Liberty had a roll call and banquet in their hall Monday evening.
 Several members of the local grange attended a meeting of the Pomona Grange held in Hazardville Wednes- day.
 The Ladies' Aid society will meet in Piedmont hall Friday afternoon and evening. The committee in charge of the supper includes Mrs. Charles NJ. Gager, Mrs. George. A. Pease, Mrs. Herbert Crimson, Mrs. George Slater and Mrs. HodgsOn.
 The Enfield Christian EndeavOr so- ciety held it's 157th quarterly meeting in the Congregational church in Som erville Friday evening. The Somers church society was awarded the ban ner for having the largest percentage of members present which was 93 per cent The second award went to the East Windsor Congregational church. The Somerville society entertained the various delegates with supper pre- ceding the opening of the meeting. Rev. George B. Hawkins of the First Congregational church of East Wind sor had charge of the devotional service. The address of the evening was made by Rev. Charles Lane of Hartford. Miss K. c. Bidwell of Bloomfield explained the program of
The Press., 1922-02-16
pFRSONAL TAX NOTICE

All persons, male or female, resident in the town of Stafford, Conn, on Oct. l, 1921, and liable for the payment Of n and town expenses in lieu Of a poH or military tax, are hereby notified the same is due on Feb, i, 1922. For the purpose of receiving said tax, either in person or by mall, [ will be at my resi- dence, Ellithorpe crossing, C. W, R. R., each day during February. On We'd nesdayFeb. 1, will be at the wiekes' drug store, Stafford Springs, from 10 a. m. to 3 D. m.; on Thursday Feb. 2, at the store of Mrs. II. M. JenlSfns, Stafford, from 10 a. m, Go I n. in.; nt the Post office. Staffordville. Feb. 2, i to 3 D. m; at c, M. BBrlow's store, a, m, to 2 D. m.
 All taxes unpaid after Feb. I, after one demand has been made either in lection by legal procesa. n. n. Plumb. Collector of Personal Taxns, StRfford Springs. Conn, Route l, Box tOG 3w4I
The Press., 1922-02-16
CHANGE MADE FOR TOURISTS
Pictures in Museum of the LeuVro "Standardized" With Idea of
 PIeasing Americans.

Even that sedate, historic pile, the Museum of the Louvre, has not es- caped the effects of the preparation" which all Paris has been undergoing for. the reception of the American tour ist, It was decided some time ago that the old method of hanging the pictures according to their merits ana according to the lighting effect de- sired was too haphazard and too prone to confuse the visitor who was unfa- milfar with the old works, their period and school. Some one suggested Standardization" There was howl from the French press, which shrank from the thought of touching even a picture cord in the famous gallery, but the thought was advanced that if the coming thousands of American visit ors to Paris were to properly enjoy the pictures they should be properly classified according to their period and school This has been done, and now one passes through the big rooms as one might a department store. Here are works of the early Italian paint CTS, here those of the Italian renais- sance, there those of the early Elem ish school and there the products of early Spanish genius. The Louvre of course, is a sacred rite. Now it's a rite simplified, standardized and some what stereOtyped. Some pictures which require strong light are almost fin the dark, and others which would benefit by q somber surrounding suf- fer a glare. The guide calls this a "systeme American" Despite it the Louvre remains a rare treat.-World Traveller.
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THURSDAY. FEB 1e, 1929.
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 Entered as second-clAss matter at the post ofnce at Stafford Springs, Conn, under the act of March 3. 1873.
 Ro1Oluttons. obituaries or cards of thanks inseFtOa at . cents . line. Births. marriages and deaths inaortsd free.
 We are not responsible for. nor do we by publlshIng. endorse the opinion of our corrasDondsnts.
 Communication received without signatures always committed to the waste baskot without attention.
 Advertisers aasfring change should have copy at Oncs by Tuesday ct 12 m.. otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
 ThIL paper is mailed regularly to its subscribers until . definite order to discontinue is received and ell arTs&Fs are paid In full
 We are always glad to have news items sent in, but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning. or earlier, if possible. 1t is often nee sssary to abridgs items that are re- caiVad after wsdnssdGy noon. Forms closed Thursday at .. m.
The Press., 1922-02-16
Were Early Lovers,

was nine years old, and she eight, when l first caught sight of one of her large blue eyes peeping at me through a knot hole in the fence which separated our yards writes core spondenl of the Chicago Journal. l sided up to the fence and looked through crack as she munched an apple. We both giggled at each other for a moment; then she invited me to come over the fence and play with her, promising me bit of the apple. It proved the fruit of wisdom that made us wise" to the fact that we loved each other, and l immediately presented he" with blue bead engage ment ring. Day after day we played together. Now we are still together, having celebrated our golden wedding anniversary two years ago. We intend if possible to make if a diamond an niversarS before the bugle summons us to the unknown.
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PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

THURSDAY, William S. Hart in "Three Word Brand another Thrilling Western Photo-Play by Will Reynolds Also Burton HOlmes FRIDAY, Miss Dupont Comedy, "Torchy Mixes h." SATURDAY, Marshall Neans Phoo-Dramatic Innovation, Bits of Life" With Special Also News and Topics. SUNDAY Harry Carey The Fox The First Super Production screened Universal Jewell Masterpiece Also News reel and Aesops Film Fables MONDAY Anita Stewart in The Invisible Fear by Hampton Del Ruth First National attraction. Also Single reel Comedy. TUESDAY, Bebe Daniels in "The Speed Girl by Also Magazine reel. WEDNESDAY, Will in "A Poor Relation" by Kdder Also the last Chapter of Hurricane Hutch The Last Duel" with Charles Hutchison. COMING-A Whirlwind Serial, with Ruth Roland in The White Eagle"
 TOWN HALL. SATURDAY. Harry Carey in "The Fox, A Universal Jewell Master Piece Also Torchy Comedy Torchy Mixes In" WEDNESDAY, Charles Chaplin in 'The Kid" Reels of Also Burton Holmes. COMINE'-Tom Meighan in "A Prince There
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American sapnhire Field.

j. Que OI the government experts at Washington gives a striking descrip- lion of the treasure that the state of Montana possesses in sapphires. The On'y systematic mining for these pre- ciou> stones in the United States is done in that state. The annual output exceeds 5OOO00 carats, including the stones that are suitable for cutting as gems and thasefthat are useful only for mechanical purposes. It is said that the IapidarieS in Montana do finer work thCn is done on the stones that are sent to London to be cut. Montana might well be called the Gem State," in view of the fact that her output of precious stones exceeds the production in that line of all the rest of the United States.
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DISTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss PRO-

bate Court. February 1st, 1922.
 Estate of Adeline Hudon, late of
 Upon the application of Charles Hudon, praying that letters of admin istratiOn may be granted on said es- appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office, in Stafford, in said district, on the 7th day of February. A. D., 1922, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given all persons interested application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing. the same once in some newspaper having a posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Stafford in said district, at least five days before said day of hearing.
 MICHAEL D. .O'CONNELL. Judge.
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The Compass Plant.

On the prnir"~ and plains of Utah, Texas and southern Minnesota there grows d wonderful plant which has proved useful t0 travellers wandering over these vast tracts of country. It is called the compass plant, or pilot plant. heCpuse of a peculiarly in the growth hf the leaves, which grow al- teInateIy along rhe stalk, and point precisely north and south! The In- dianS followed the direction given them by these pointing leaves, and told the white men about it. This plant belongs to tEe family of the Compositae. and looks very much like the sunflOMer. II has a strong. res inOuS odor, somewhat like turpentine. and sometimes goes hy the name. "turpentine plant"
The Press., 1922-02-16
ELLINGTON. CrYStal Lake

There will be a stereopticOn lecture next Sunday at the usual hour.
 Mrs. E. A. Ludwig and sons, Harris and Norman, of East Hartford, visited her parents on Sunday.
 Master Norman Ludwig of East Hartford is spending the week with his grandparents. MT. and Mrs. A. U. Charter.
The Press., 1922-02-16
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE

All persons, male or female, resident in the town of Union, Conn.,, on Oct. 1, 1921, and liable for the payment of a personal tax of two dollars for state and town expenses in lieu of a poll or military tax, are hereby notified the same is due on Feb. 1, 1922. For the person or by mail, I will be at my resi- dence, during February, On Wednes- day February 8th, I will be at the taxes unpaid after Feb. 1, after one demand has been made either in person or by mail. are liable to collection by legal process. Eva X ProuIx, Collector.
 P. o. Address R. D. 3, Southbridge, Mass
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DTSTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. PRO

bate Court, February IFth, IyZZ
 Estate of Emily, F. Tyler, late of
 Upon the application of Philip E. Tyler, praying that letters of admins tratiOn may be granted on said estate, as by application on file more fully
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at. the Probate office, in Stafford, in said district, on the 21st day of February, A. D. 1922, at II o'clock in the forenoon, and that in said estate, of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the a circulation in said district. and by posting copy thereof 2n the PubliiSG district. at least five days before said
 S MICHAEL 5. O'CoNNELL, Judge.
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NOTICE OF LOST BANK BOOK.

Notice is hereby given that Pass Book No. 13041, in account with The Stanford Savings Bank, Stafford Springs, Connecticut, has been lost or destroyed made duplication to said Bank Tor the payment of the amount of the deposits represented thereby or the issuance ol An persons are cautioned against pur- chasing or negotiating said los DOOR and if found. are requested to return ERNEST l.. KIES.
 Stafford Springs, Conn. January sAS; 1e; 1922. SW&"
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TOWN OF WILLINGTON

All persons, Male and Female, be- tween the ages of 21 and SO years of age, are subject to a personal tax of $2.00, under the Public Acts of 1921, Chapter PAS, Section I, unless otherwise exempted.
 This tax is due and payable February 1st, 1922.
 FRED L. SERVICE,
 Collector.
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NOTICE.

The members of the Board of Reliei of the Town of Union will be in session at the Town Hall, February l. from ' to i2 a. m; February 10 and 20, from 1 to . D. m., to hear appeals from dd, tns doinps of the Assessors on lists Of l92l
 l.. M. REED,
 T. o. NEW ELL,
 Board of Relief. TTnion. Conn.,, January 16, 1922.
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NOTICE.

The members of the Board of Relief of the Town of Stafford will be in ses- sion in room f, Warren Block, Stafford Springs, February 1st and Feb. 16, At the Vestry of the Congregational Church, West Stafford, February 2nd, At thePost Office Stafford Hollow, Feb ruary 3rd. At the Post Office Stafford vile February 4th from 10 a. m. to 3 D. m. each day to hear appeals from the doings of the assessors on lists of 1921. F. l.. UPHAM,
 l.. H. STEVENS,
 HERBERT GLAZTER,
 Board of Relief Stafford, January 9th, 1922.
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AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at

AIT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Stafford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 14th day of February'
 Present. MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
 On motion of Joseph Clifford, admin istrator on the intestate estate of Ztl- lah Clifford. late of, Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months from the above date be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that the public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having a cir cuIation in said district, and by post ing a copy on the public sign post in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
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NnTLTlE

The Board Of Relief Of the Town of Wilmington, will be in session Wednes- day February 1st. and Saturday Febru- ary 11th at the store at South Willing ton, and Saturday the 18th at the Town Clerks office at West Wilmington, from 2 10 1 o'clock each day.
 r. R, TUCKER,
 w. O. ELDREDGE,
 NJ. l.. USHER,
 Board Of Relief.
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DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. PRO-

bate Court, February 14th, 1922.
 Estate of Frank N. Fenton, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon application of Nettie C. Fenton. praying that I=tters of admin stratiOn may be granted on said estate. as by
 Ordered, That said application. be heard and determined at the Probate office in Stafford, in said district, on the 21st day of February, X. D., 1, 22, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given all persons interested application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by post ing a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Stafford. in said
 MICHAEL D. OCONNELL. Judge.
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NOTICE

The Board of Relief of the Borough of Stafford Springs will be in Session in the fremen's Room at Borough Hall, Monday, Feb. 18th, 1922, from 1 to 1 D. m. to hear appeals from the doings of the Assessors and on lists of 1921.
 H. F. WISE,
 c. J. FRAZIER,
 R. H. VALENTINE, 2w44 Board of Relief
The Press., 1922-02-16
D-YOur Piano TunIng orders.

SEE Bert S. Chanfee, R. F. D., 1, for Columbia. Pope. Miami, or Davis made Bicycles. Also the Johnson motor wheel, that will make your Bicycle iA- to q twin cylinder MotOrbik0 that will 20 so miIAA for 10 canta.
The Press., 1922-02-16
TIE $ BUCKLEY C9:

A new line of Boomers in very pretty COIOrs. These are of excellent quality and are made we'll. They range in price from soc to S2 co.
 Beacon Indian Blankets. The very best in an assortment of COIOrs and designs at S4.2O.
 Anew line of Ginghams, 3 inches wide, very good quality at DOC
 3Oc to the new dOubIe-faced cretonne at soc.
 We have an advance showing of Spring Hats at our usual price, $500. Table Oil Cloth in plain white, marble and darker cOIOrs, IA yd. wide, 30c 1-2 yd. wide, 40C.
 new line of sweaters, of the very lat est styles in cotton, wool and silk They range from SI.2O to S13.5O.
 Remember we still have a great many remnants left in almost every grade of goods. These are displayed through our store where you can easily see them.
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HIGHEST PRICES-paid for Live Poultry, Veal and Fresh Eggs. Tele- phone 57 HARRY MARKOFF.
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qToo5o " WIT
 Estate of Diantha Essex, late of Willington. in said district. deceased.
 Upon the application of Florence Writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said Pantha ntnavdd ESseX. eT. lowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears. it is
 heard and determined at the Probate office, in Willington, in said district, on the 24th day of February. A. D.; 1922 at II o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice be given of the pen dency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the Town of days before said day of hearing.
 GEORGE P. BUGBEE. Judge.
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rrr5vTr.4 1VU11 1~,41a.

Banks-'Did you ever attend any of Miss Budd's 'at-homes'T BOreleigh (sadIy)-"NO. but I've attended good many of her not at homes" Transcript.
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DISTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. PRO bate Court, Wilmington, February 18th,
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DRESSM AKER-Dres made and re- modelled. Coats and Suits refined.
 ROSE P. SHARPLES, South Willing ton, Conn.
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If you have farm or land that yOu wish to sell, write Or call on
 H. w EATON, 26 State street. Hart ford, Conn., 26If
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POOL ROOM FOR sALE-sO Main st

FOR SALE-2 good clean two-ptees NTo t%resses. cheap light slat and spring Bed, | good roomy Couch.
 c, P. HODGSON.
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cows FOR SALE-Fresh BIll<eFS. |.
 JOHN BLAHUSIAK, East Wilmington.
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THE STAFFORD SAVINGS BANK

deposits Of a increase the past year. loyalty operation their plants during period of depression.
 great money On in Stafford, thereby helping
 We give well as the shall advice in regard to financial
 The Stafford Savings Bank
 STAFFORD SPRINGS CONN
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FORD sPEEDsTER BODY-FOr Sale, Cheap. Inquire LOUIS LAZZERTN, West Main St.
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AUTOMOBILE for Hire. Five or T. naasenger. Day or night service Careful driver. Te1ephon" 161-2 ~.
 PAUL GENHOLT. +r
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FOR SALE-Hard Wood.
 Riff A SERAFIN, Cooper Lane.
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Malone Made to measure COrSetS-
 MRS. WALTER X. GRFAVE ES, Tel. 1854. Grant Avenue.
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FOR SALE-Pa1F twin steers 3 years old next spring, $125. Also new Ohio No. 9, Fodder Shredder for hand or power, been used two hours, works we'll $50. E. H. BURDICK, West Will Iington, Conn.,, F. D. No. l.
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VIOLIN REPAIRING-RecOns etc. All work done in the most careful and thorough manner. l also sell and trade Violins. ELLERY l.. NEFF, w est Wilmington, R. F. D. No. "Gm29
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" VANTED-WOman to WH@h amI iron tt the JOHNSON HGSPIT \L.
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DRESSED POULTRY FOR, SALE killed to your order. Also Choice Native Honey and Beeswax. Delivered. w. A. BRUCE, Westford Avenue Tel.
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HAY FOR SALE-AddFCSa E IIncOIH White, R. D. 1, West Wilmington, Tel. No. 433-32 Willimantic Div. 47tf
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Stafford. January 9th, 1929.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-04

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Dedte1 Atnssa1 y ~. ~. Reagan has bseess
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~ spehesnaa = ~ nock Islapd Aes and po-
llcs codnmisGtos. ~. Rsaeaa viii vim such
dtstinstioa IN himself and his caass only b.
daEfns 70 u he right tAiag in the present po-
Iice department crisis. Ths Argus vosld like
- - Mr. Rsasaa peove himself big and In
depsndent enough to demand full public I'm
vsstiga&ica Of tie police department that there
nieAt b. removed the stigma ffom al those
Who may be unjustly travelling beneath cloud
an that just Discipline be mstsd out to any
Who may be proved guilty Of ofhcial
direliction. Mr.. Reasah should be reminded
that there is q conviction in the community
that thsre ID an effort being made to keep from
the public gaze something involving persons at
tachsd to the city government. II this 10 IN or
ronsous impression the surest way Of dispsll-
ing It 10 BY opening the doors and turning on
the lights at the city hall at all future meet
ings o. the Rock Island IRE and police COM
mission. Neither Mr.. Reagan nor any of his
associates on the board should be afraid Of the
light Nor need they fear the verdict Of public
opinion il they show themselves possessed Of
the backbone and the courage to do the right
full and honorable thing. no matter upon whose
toes they may lind It necessary to tread.