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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-05

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A CITIZEN.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28
Mercantile
 BOwlers At
 Big Banquet

As a fitting climax to q successful season on the alleys the Mercantile Bowling League rollers to the number of ninety last night participated in banquet 2t the MinafT Inn, West port.
 Acting as toastmaster was Samuel Parker of Howland store. and among those who furnished the entertain ment features were Herman 5helinsky. Herbert Walker and Arthur Whit standy of the Bridgeport Public Mar llet.
 The festivities continued until an early hour and the banquet was one of the most successful in the history of the organizations. Prizes were awarded, as follows:
 A silver loving cup was presented to the champions, the $. N. E. T. team and also gold pencT1s as individual awards. c>>pt. John Foley. who was tbree strings and high average prizes, also received a cup. Jack McKeon, who registered the highest mark1ess singles game, also received a cup for his feat. Secretary Charley Mahoney received a handsome bill folder for his services.
 An interesting talk was made by P. V. Gahan describing the recreation al activities of the Board Of Recrea- tion. e Reck's orchestra furnished the music.
 The committee in charge consisted of W. J. Finnegan of the Meigs store and MT. ShelinSky.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28
Right To Vote Right To Be
 Punished

London, April 2S-The old English law known as the doctrine of coercion which declares that a wife can not be guilty of a crime when it is com m:tted in the presence of her hus- band seems likely to be am ended now that it has been brought to light in the case of Mrs. Owen Peel who was acquitted of cooperating with her husband, Captain Peel, in defrauding g booknaakers by placing racing bets by means of forged telegrams.
 The case has aroused widespread in terest and many papers devote editor ials to it.
 The Times says: This legal protec- tion of the married woman. a rem nant not of chjvalry but of serfdom has more than served it's time now that women become justices of the peace, serve on jUries and are elected members of parliament"
 The Daily Express learns that par Hamentary opinion is definitely in ia vor of an amendment of the law piac- ing men and women on terms of equal ity in regard to criminal responsibility and that proper legislation will be in troduced at the first opportunity-
 Perfectly ridiculous and out of Gate,'' was Lady As-or's comment on the case. "If women demand sex equality in the political and profes- sfonal world, they should also be pre- pared to accept the same treatment as men at law.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28
I came back to the

however. And so came back to the footHghts."
 Wal1ace's first prominent part was in the Montgo1nery and Stone pro duction of The Wizard of Oz''
 Theatregoers in New York do not realize that Wallace is legless when he steps on the stage. By means of artificial limbs he is able to disguise his disability. In some chara cter parts, however, he fits admirably through lack of his legs.
 The most recent triumph of Wal lace was his part in "Bava," at the East Carroll theatre. For his char acterization of "knoff," one of the most difficult roles in the play, Wal lace was highly praised by critics.
 "I shall never leave the stage" says the legless actor. "Only through my determination to overcome my handi- cap will I be able to continue suc- cessfully, but when one desires to be successful handicaps can be easily enough oVercome."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28
1,5OOPrisOners Released In
 Russia

Moscow. April 28-More than 1,500 political prisoners have been releas- ed in various parts of Russia since the announcement in February that the Cheka had been abolished and a it's place.
 Last January there were 1,s IS poli- tical prisoners in Soviet jails, accord ing to a, statement by M Kursky. commissioner of justice, but all have been liberated with the exception Of 307, and many of these are expected to receive their freedom within the next few weeks. Some of the cases, however will not be disposed of un- til tried before the Supreme Revo- lutionary Tribunal, the highest court in Russia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28
One Guide Rock
 In The World

Guide Rock, Neb.. April 2S-An obliging cable office manager at Cal cutta, India, thumbing over the rate chart determining toll charges for ca bIegrams, told Miss Ethel Whiting Guide Rock missionary that she could save a bit of money by eliminating the name of the state and county from the address on her nessa ge.- being field to her parents notifying them of her journey home Smack ing of the unusual, Miss Whiting ask ed why. The manager informed her that his records showed but one Guide Rock in the world.
 So, ' Webster country, Nebraska" was stricken from the address, all though Miss Whiting stated upon her arrival here that she gambled with her sporting instinct over accepting the managers suggestion. The message, however, reached her parents in rec ord time.
 Guide Rock received its christening from a large rock that can be seen for many miles. Great trains of trav- elers who, in the early days, were making their way to the gold fields Or the new west, were told to watch for this rock as it is was location point for the trails going to the north or south
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28
Many Bankers To
 Attend Meeting

Kansas City, Mo, April 2S-The country'S financial fabric, now chang ing it's sombre shades to those of brighter hue, will be reviewed here next month. More than 25O leading American bankers will meet here for the tenth annual convention Of the Association of Reserve City Banks, May 22 and 23.
 The convention program. as an nounced by James F. Meade. secre- tal-y-treasurer of the ass ssociation and Bank, portends a busy two-day ses- sion.
 Addresses will be given by United States Senator Carter Glass of Nir- Gfnia, former Secretary of the Treas Try, on Federal Reserve Defense; :; Fred Galley. vlce-president of the Me New York, "Economics and Financial Conditions in Europe; Thomas F. Me Adams, of Richmond, Va, president of the American Bankers Association, CTS and Congress- H. H. Drieher, vice fpresident Federal and International Banking Company, New Orleans. Enhancing Exports Under the Edge Bank Law; Walter Head president of the Omaha National Bank, Omaha, Live Stock Industry; F. Tower, vice president Royal Banking Company Montreal ''Financial and Business Re lations Between the United States and Canada; B. A. Mckinney. governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dal- las. Tex, Cotton Industry.
 tiThe membership of the organization ifs 400, restricted to senior officers of banks in the thirty cities where Fed eral Reserve Banks Or their brances are located Only five members are the National City Bank and the Guar antee Trust Company, of New York, and the Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago. the three largest banks on the North American continent.
 The officers of the association are c. H. Marfield. vice-president of the Seaboard National Bank of New York, president; George R. Rogers, Vice-president of the Mechanics and Merchants National Bank of Buffalo, vice1president. and J. F. Meade, Kan saS City. treasurer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28
Alderman Lavery On
 Recreation Board

Alderman William J. Lavery of the ninth district was appointed a mem Der of the recreation board yesterday by Mayor Atwater to succeed former Alderman Alfred W. Burdick. The ordinance governings the board re- quires that a member of the com mon council be a member of the re- creation board.
 Burdick was appointed a member while an alderman but his term ex- pired with the termination of office. lie was reappointed, however, to take the place of Anthony S. Ambrose who resigned.
 The board at present is composed of the following members: Rev Thomas J. Mooney, Rev. William Horace Day, William Lavery. Alfred w. Burdick, Mrs. E. N. Sperry and George Flames. There is another vacancy on the board due to the recent resignation Of William R. Webster S
 Fed upN upon wrong number" Hines busy'' and Hines out of order" the American Legion post of Decatur, Ark. bought the city's telephone com pany and after overhauling the sys- tenn, will operate it.-0itt1e Rock, Ark, date.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28

New York. April 2S - There are but few handicaps in life that cannot be overcome. Witness the case of Charles Wray Wallace, America s only legless actor.
 Way back in 1885, before Broad way became illuminated with shining stars of the theatrical Armament, this remarkable man felt the call of the footliglfts. It was in pursuit of his profession that he lost his lower
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28

limbs. The loss was sustained in a wreck 15 years ago.
 'Drearv days in a hospital follow ed," Wallace says. fI refused, how ever, to give up the idea of succeed ing in my chosen line. For d time the handicap was sev3-" blow fH me. With the money settled on me for the loss of my legs l 'oou744- farm. Life among the cows and chickens failed to bring contentnent,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28
MACCABEE CONVENTION
 TO BE OPENED MAY {

(By International News Service)
 Lewiston, Maine, April 2S-The na- tional convention of the fraternal or der of Maccabees will be held here on May and :. Delegates will be pres ent from all States in the Union, as well as the Grand Lodge officers. This announcement is made by Grand Deputy Mrs. Maliar, of Providence R. l., who is making an inspection of the local lodge of the order.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-28
JUDGE RESERVES DECISION.

JuuSe John J. WaISl has reserved his decision in the action of John C. MatIice against William s. Lewis and the defendants counter suit, which oc- Cupied Common Pleas court all of yes terday. Damages as the result of an automobile accident in Milford some months ago, are sought by each of the men
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-12-16
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Every kind conapon entertain educate gladden. the
hearts Of our Riddles and young folk
lot of knckknacks for the stockings,
who children DEATH annually
visiting Troy Albany this that could
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will to the conclusion after visiting Toy Depart
men.
The editor this remarked that ought LET people know what
fine had the second floor of store He said the
first time that there had been real display Of Bennington Prob
ably fishing for this ad He is good fisherman fishermen have
tell the truth Perhaps he did in this Drop
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Evening star., 1922-05-01
Croker.

Richard Croker lived in retirement
twenty years. and in doing SO scrapped
thousands Of predictions. A common
remark at the time Of his retirement
was that he would be back In harness
in no great while, or else perish from
languor.
How. it was asked, could such a man
live outside of active politics? He
knew no other game, and he knew
that game thoroughly. He had al.
ways played it with zest, and he was
still young enough to enjoy the play
Depend upon it." 1t was generally
said, 1--WE shall see the boss return"
But the boss did not return, or even
try to return.
There were two reasons. Mr..
Croker did know another game. He
had for some years "cottoned to the
ponies; and now with leisure on his
gave up a good deal Of time to the
turf, and had much success. Race
meetings took the place Of political
meetings in his life. and the winning
of purses filled him with as much
pleasure as the winning of elections
had done.
The second reason was that, con.
trary to general expectation, Mr..
Croker's successor-Mr. Murphy took
charge after a little while-proved to
be as good a politician as. if not a bet.
ter than, Mr.. Croker. Tammany un.
der the new leader flourished, and
even became a state influence. Sc
there was no call for the return of the
old leader, and he disappeared from
all Tammany calculations. The gen.
Grafton in charge that had known not
Croker ranged itself solidly and de.
terminedly behind Murphy.
Evening star., 1922-05-01
Lady Astor as Politician,

On her visit to the old home Lady
Astor is showing how clever she is in
politics and how well she understands
the game. ~-
AlAough busy with British aues.
tions and British personalities, she
has not neglected American questions
or American personalities, and Is prov
ing her readiness and up-to-dateness
as to both. She discusses the one in.
telligently, and identifies the other
promptly and correctly.
Banter. amiably conceived and well
delivered. has good uses In politics.
Upon meeting Senator Lodge, Lady
Astor, while deploring his attitude on
public issues, congratulated him on
the courage he displays in his course.
Senator Harrison she taxed with his
opposition to woman suffrage, and
Secretary Christian with his change
Of parties.
Showing thus that she had been
keeping up with the American process
sion, Lady. Astor had good day. and
increased the Washington appraise-
ment Of her quickness and cleverness.
Politics In not game for the
cloister. To be played successfully It
must be played In the open. The
Evening star., 1922-05-01

country can afford to stand aloof and
hold out for terms which 1t considers
fair and sound. 1t Is desirable that
America should participate in the
work OF Russian reconstruction, but 1t
is not necessary. The American gov
ernment and people already have an
investment in Europe Of nearly twenty
billions Of dollars, little Of 1t drawing
interest, and the collectibility of a
good deal Of the principal being doubt.
full. Therefore, they are going to give
mighty careful scrutiny to the se-
curity offered before any further ad-
vances are made.
If political considerations were left
out of the reckoning, the bankers of
England and France and Belgium
would not lend red cent to Russia
on the security offered at Genoa But
because Of these political considera.
tions they and their governments may
deem 1t good policy to make loans
which may never be repaid and to in
vest where there is only a chance
either Of profit or of safety. The
United States is not directly interested
in or affected by these political con-
siderations which influence the f1nan.
ciers and statesmen Of Europe, and
American capital will be sent to Eu.
rope only as there is a showing of
sound business basis for sending it.
When it comes to making loans to or
investments in Russia we are very
emphatically from Missouri-and we
have not yet been shown.
Evening star., 1922-05-01


In the week in which the Grant
centenary is celebrated ali over the
country, north and south. the appe-
tite for knowledge of his career
should not be satisfied by speeches.
magazine articles and press tributes.
The best work upon his early life
and military exploits remains that
which. appearing in 1885. became
one Of the most famous of American
best sellers, made the fortune of the
publisher, and brought the author and
his family more than 100000 in
royalties. 1t is book which, as
John Fiske says. ranks among the
best standard military biographies.
The author of this work, which stands
with Caesars Commentaries" was
Memoirs" A public. which will read
a great deal upon Grant from other
pens might well take time to read
what Grant wrote of himself.
The style is the man, and Grant
was too much of man not to have a
style. Grant was not so silent as he
is usually represented. In intimate
circles he was a master of easy,
spirited oral narrative; and when in
the darkest days of his life he took
his pen in hand. at Long Branch, he
tell a straightforward story sur
charged with human interest. The
volumes in which he fought over his
battles Sc modestly, simply and
graphically were thoroughly familiar
to our fathers, but it is to be feared
that they are too little read today
New York Post Independently.
Evening star., 1922-05-01
How Washington Came to Erect
Its Statue of Abraham Lincoln

especially by his marble figure of a
weeping woman erected in Congress
sional cemetery over the grave OF
victims Of the arsenal explosion.
The Lincoln statue was hauled from
Flannery's marble yard to the city
hall on the evening Of April IA, 1868,
and the dedication exercises were held
April Is. the third anniversary after
Lincoln's death. It had been planned
to raise the statue to the top of the
shaft on the evening Of April IA,
but because Of a storm this was not
done till early in the morning OF
April Is. The hosting apparatus was
loaned by Capt. A. B. Mullet, architect
of the Treasury extension. and other
appliances for getting the statue In
it's lofty place were loaned by Mr..
Clark, architect of the Capitol. A
guests platform sixty-four feet long.
sixteen feet wide and sig feet high
was built around the base of the
shaft by Downing & Bro.
+ X X X
There was a procession. 1t formed
at the intersection Of 9th and D streets
at 1880. The men Of No. Q steam fire
engine company borrowed a cannon.
bought some powder and fired a salute
in front of the engine house as the
procession started. First marched the
Marine Band. Then came the Grand
Lodge Of Masons and members of sub
ordinate lodges marshaled by A. NJ.
Howard. The Sons OF Temperance
followed under command Of John S.
Hollingshead, whose aids were George
D. Egleston, w. II. Gonzales. w. II.
Harrison. c. H. Frost, J. S. Erly, ]. w.
Roberts and w. H. Chase. Next came
the Good Templars marching behind
Heald's Band. The Temple of Honor
was lead by J. S. Stokes. Next
marched the Good Samaritans, Fol.
lowing them was the Grand Lodge OF
the United States, Knights of Pythias,
which was holding a conclave at ODD
Fellows Hall. navy yard.
The streets around the city hall
were crowded with citizens. The po-
Noonan. The President and cabinet
and the House and Senate had been
invited to be present, but Congress
was busy with the impeachment trial
Of President johnson and did not at
tend. The President, accompanied by
seat on the stand. Some of the other
notables on the stand were Baron
Geralt, Mr.. Tangebee. the Greek min
lister; Gen. Hancock. Gen. Mitchell,
Alexander Padilla, Governor of the
Pueblo Indians in New Mexico: Gen.
tary Of the Italian legation; Admiral
Radford. Gen. Charles Thomas, Gen.
Morris. S. Miller, Gen. Carr. Gen. S. F.
Carey, John Hitz, DR.. John E. Blake
and Assistant Attorney General
Buckley.
X X X
Gen. Grant attended the unveiling
Of the monument, but stood on the
sidewalk in front of Mr.. Bradley's
law Office, south side of Louisiana
avenue. saying that he preferred to
stand there rather than take a seat
on the platform.
The exercises were opened by
prayer by the Rev. DR.. Hamilton. The
Marine Band played and the dedica-
tion ceremony by the Masons fol-
lowed. President Johnson unveiled
the monument and B. B. French de-
livered the oration of the day. Lot
Flannery, the sculptor, was presented
to the spectators, and the ceremony
was brought to a close with benedic-
tion by the Rev. DR.. Gillette.
Evening star., 1922-05-01
The Russian Consortium.

In going ahead with arrangements
DOR a consortium to finance Russia's
comeback, the powers assembled a;
Genoa probably have more Of hope
than of expectation that the United
States can be brought into active par
icipation. It Is desirable, both from
the European and the American stand
point, that this country should have a
part In the development Of Russian
resources. but no great amounts Of
American capital are likely to find
their way there until there Is some
thing more tangible in the way Of as
sured security for investments than
has yet come to the surface at Genoa.
The soviet delegates are altogether too
vague and too "clever" to make a
winning appeal to the American
pocketbook.
European statesmen realize that
without participation by the United
States the consortium can. at best, be
but . minor league affair. but they are
dealing with necessities and must &C.
cept conditions as they are, while this
Evening star., 1922-05-01

player, man or woman, must keep in
touch with the world. and keep up q
warm and active interest In all that Is
going on.
As a member Of parliament Lady
Astor has made a place for herself.
As q member Of the American Con-
gress the Hon. Nancy Langhorne
would have made her way to the
front, and found no great difficulty In
maintaining herself there.