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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
BRITAIN DEFINES
 MERCHANT SHIP

Washington, Jan. 6-Any ship not the property of a government and carrying a cargo, for hire. is a mer- chantman within the meaning of in ternational law and is therefore inn mune from attack by submarine, even though armed and carrying munitions of WET.
 Britain places on the agreement reach ed by the nations in adopting the Root resolution outlawing attacks by sub marines on merchant ships
 The right of merchant ships to arm themselves in self defense has been recognized from time immemorial. the British hold.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
AGENT MCKENZIE
 ILL AT HIS HOME

Seriously i'll at his home in Bethel, with a nervous breakdown, supplemented with a heavy cold, State Enforcement Agent Harry w. Mckenzie, was twice attended during last night by physicians.
 His program of activities, which in cluded a part in the conference being held today in Hartford, between Attor- ney General Hea1y, and all States at torneys of Connecticut, has been tenn porarily cancelled; This was upon or work, it being stated that Mckenzie has been busy seven days week, for months, is believed to have brought on his illness, which it is hoped to cure by complete rest for a time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
CLAIMS HE LOST
 HIS OWN BOTTLES

When arraigned in the City court today on a charge of having milk bottles owned by the Farmers Dairy in his possession, Archie Pezinsk1, a milk dealer of 75 Sedgewood street, claimed that he used the Farmers bottles because he had lost S450 worth of his own.
 Judge William B. Boardman de- clared that this circumstance was no excuse, and fined Pezinski 25 cents for each of the 34 bottles found in his nossession He was arrested yes terday afternoon on a comlaint en- tered by the Farmers Dairy com Dany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
First Mail Has i. $45, ,OOO In Taxes

Nearly $45,ooo fn cash. checks and money orders were received by Tax Collector Edward A. Drew in the first mail this morning from property own CTS in payment of the special six mill tax At noonttme approximately S10,- 900 more had been received. and by nightfall 1t is estimated that the days receipts win total close to $75,oo0, the biggest days business yet done in the office since Collector Drew took of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06

Dublin Jan 6-(By the A. P.)-Official made this afternoon that Valera Presidency of the Irish Republic
 Ramon De Valera opened the afternoon the by stating split treaty irreverable.
 De Valera, in announcing his resignation to the Dal said the cabinet also had resigned.
 Before the afternoon session opened Liam Rose of situation extremely critical division the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
CONTEST REPORTED.

Organizatcn of the Board of Alp h,ortionrnent and Taxation for the hext two years win be the one inn Dortant matter of business at the meeting of the board this afternoon Curren reports indicate that a con- test win be waged between the fac tions representing the old and the new members of the board. William E. Burnham Is said to be the candi- date of the holdovers while William P Kirk is reported as having secured .hec andfdacy of the new members.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
ALLOW ss0, 900 JUDGMENT.

AllOwing a judgment of SSU,UUU m the matter of Harral S. Penney against Alfred JaretZki ct als, executors of the estate of Edmund c. Converse, a report of Hon. Charles Stuart Can field, sitting as a committee, was ac- 'ceptabIe to counsel and filed with the Superior court during the short cal endar session Friday. Judge Chris topher L. Avery presided. The costs of the case were included in the find ing, well known Greenwich parties be- ing involved.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
Mayor Gains Three Pounds
 on New lob

Despite the heavy responsibin- ties of the huge vofumns of work that have fallen upon his shoul- ders. Mayor Fred Atwater is forging bravely ahead and in the six weeks since he has been in office. he has gained three full pounds in weight
 Today, the mayor snilingly de- nied that the work did not agree with him, and expressed himself attained so far by his administra- ton
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
MAYOR AND ATTORNEYS
 CONFERENCE POSTPONED

Mayor Fred Atwater and City Attor- ney John A. Cornell, Jr., chairman of the Democratic Executive Board, that was scheduled for this afternoon, has of MT. Cornell. The conference was for the purpose of considering the dis tribution of political patronage. It will be held Immediately upon the re- turn of MT. Cornell
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
FIRE STARTS IN
 BOILER ROOM

Hartford, Jan. 6.-Starting in the boiler room of the five story stone and brick building at Nos. 250 to 256 Asylum street, fire today swept ip the rear stairway to the first floor and did damage 70 property and contents variousfy estimated at from s4OO0O to S50,090- The blaze was discover ed by newsboy who saw smoke roll ing out of some windows
 Two firemen were overcome by
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
ONE MAN CAR AND
 JUMBO IN CRASH

Traffic was tied up for time in State street about eight o'clock this morning, when a one-man trolley car and a Jumbo" car collided at the corner of State and Main streets. No one was injured in the accident, but the cars were damaged. No report of the rnishap had been made at police headquarters at noon. and Connecticut company officials stated that an fn- vestigation is now being made. The cause of the crash has not beep learned
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
TWO SMALL BURGLARIEs.

Two sna1 burglaries were reported to the police this morning. A show case was broken at the United Five and Ten Cent store, 1753 Stratford avenue and a number of articles of clothing taken. Key workers gained entrance to the store of Mike Cara fe1lo, 679 Stdllrnan street. and made off with $29 in cash, a ham and some flour
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
PERMISSION FOR SUIT GRANTED.

Permission to bring suit on unpaid stock subscriptions of the Herald Publishing company, Water street. publishers of the Evening Star, was Eranted by Judge Christopher L. Av- ery, during the Friday session of Su- serior court calendar. Attorney A. J. Merritt appeared for the plaintiff in the action, Walter M. Anderson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
DEMOCRATIC MAYORS TO MEET.

Mayor Fred Atwater has, received an Invitation to atentd the Hubbard Escort banquet in Hartford on March IS. The banquet has political sig nificance insofar that 1t will be a gath ering of all the Democratic mayors in Connecticut.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
Cabinet Follows
 Irish President

Country Divides On Treaty - Resignation Foreshadows Acceptance of The Dali Eireann of Treaty Concluded Between England and Irish Envoys - New Ministry Will Be Formed At Once in Dublin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
WEATHER:

For New Haven and vicinity: Far tonight and Saturday; colder tonight For Connecticut: Fair tonight and Saturday; colder tonight; fresh west and northwest winds.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Personal Points,

Mrs J. S. Hill of 1901 Twenty
FIRST street, leaves tonight for Hot
Springs. Ark, where sne will meet
a group of relatives and friends
from Des vMoines and remain for
several weeks. Her niece, Miss Inez
hubinson left today for her home
In Des Moines after a visit of two
weeks at the hi home.
Mrs. E. L. Bloom, 1908 Sixteenth
avenue, returned last night from a
two weeks visit with her mother,
Mrs. f. d. Schueler Of Cincinnati,
Ohio, and with Mrs. J. p. Elem
ing Of indianapolis. Ind
Mrs w. NJ. Robinson of Chicago
Us visiting with her brother, R. B.
Mcdonald
Mr.. and Mrs William Rumbolt
of 2740 F7fth-and-a-half avenue are
the parents of a son born yester-
day. Mrs. Rumbolt was Miss Mar
tina Bredar before her marriage.
This is the second child, a sister
Lucille welcoming the baby.
Mrs. Joseph Wilson, who has
been the house guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Waiter A RosenfieId at their
home, 1904 Seventh avenue, for the
past week, returns this evening to
her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl G. Frank of
500 Fifth avenue, are the parents
or son born Tuesday night Mrs.
Frank was Miss Myrtle McNally be-
fore her marriage. The baby's name
will be Carl Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
CLOTHING SCHOOL
OF HOME BUREAU
WELL ATTENDED

Fifty-hve women attended the
county clothing school. which op-
ened yesterday afternoon in the
Rock Island Y. W. C, A.. under
homa bureau auspices and conduct
ed by Miss Marsia Haugh, clothing
expert of the university OF illinois,
The morning instructions for del
egates from county units were on
the proportions of human body. only
one OF the il delegates being abb
sent. shopping Habits" we're dis
eussed by Miss Haugh in the pub
lie afternoon meeting.
Commercial Patterns" was the
subject morning and afternoon to-
day, selection of material and alter
ations being stressed.
design and Posture" will be the
topic tomorrow, and the Saturday
morning topic will be Color" the
style show being given in the after
noon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
W0MAN'S FACE
| TORN BY NAILS
OF HER HUSBAND
Especial Moline service. ,

Magistrate A. An Niles of East
Aoline was itching to deliver one
MS famous lectures to Emil Van
Paris this morning. But Emil is
ear and the magistrate turned the
~ over to a friend, who is able to
lake VanParis understand what he
feaylng by sign language.
me wife OF Van Paris appeared in
fOaft with both sides of her face
iatched in horrible fashion. She
tsa that her husband had done the
patching last evening in the base
nsh OF their home, 1926 Tenth
ehue, East Moline. She knew of
reason why he should attack her
siess II was because his mind was
seted by worry on account of
f. Oh work. She said that he had
el acting queer of te.Fhe wo1R-
uia not want her husband pIaA
N Jail, and so the court decided
iet the man off with a second
Eand lecture.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Petitions Cor be Repuhllean nom.

Petitions for the Republican NOM
nation for Il assistant supervisors
have been fled by George Stroehle,
Frank Beranek, Harry H. Starr. H
NJ Hendren. J. 3. johnson. Ben c.
Benson, Carl l.. Ackerlin, L X.
Eihl. j j. Burgess. W. F. Hansgen,
Charles Guldenzopf. Ben r. Mitch
EN- and William Leithner OF these
all but the last three have been
serving as assistant supervisors.
Messrs- Galdenzopf, Eihl and
Leithner are residents OF South
Rock Island
Albert E. Nelson, incumbent. and
Ernest Russ have filed petitions for
the Republican nomination for as
SCISSOR. Mr.. Russ has served as
township collector in the past.
Henry Hinrichs OF Rock Island
is to file a petition for the Demo-
cratic nomination for assessor
The only petition filed for the
Republican nomination for town
clerk is that of William A. FIRE.
vert.
Nominating petitions may be
fled with the town clerk, Mr.. FIRE.
vert. up to midnight tonight.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09

Two groups containing very fine quality fabrics,
smarty styled, former prices to $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
STATE PATIENT
BURNS To DEATH
william walters Falls Into Bonfire
at Watertown Hospital; From
East Peoria.

William Harry Walters. aged So,
was burned to death at the Water
town state hospital yesterday aft
ernoon.
Walters was burning leaves on a
hillside and fell into the flames. No
one has been found who can ex-
plain what caused him to fall An
attendant happened to see the man.
literally human torch. He rushed
to the. aid OF the man and attempt
ed to- rescue him, but Walters
fought back. Two other attendants
soon appeared on the scene. and
after a struggle succeeded in strip
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
cash REQUESTS
| | IN BRAHM WILL
Estate of Rock Island Woman TO
Husband, Daughter and
Grandchildren.

viii of Amelia Brahm Of Rock
Island, admitted to probate today
/ BY Judge F. ]. Landee, divides her
Estate among the widower, Bern
Iard Brahm, a daughter, two grand
children and a niece. Cash be-
quests are as follows:
Bernard Brahm. $1,000; Daisy
Holm, daughter, $500; Walter
Holm, grandson, $3.50; Amelia
Holm, granddaughter, $500.
Articles of furniture and ALI Jew
Elry go to the daughter. A niece,
Elsie Manuel. is given all clothing.
Pie widower is given all real estate
For use during his life, after which
1he property will revert to the
daughter. or to the grandchildren
n event of her death. Any proper
" remaining is to go to Mr. Brain.
The will was made Oct. 2i, 1921
|and names the widower executor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
LEVI PONTTOUs rs
TO BE BURIED IN
OAKDALE CEMETERY

Funeral services for Levi Ponti-
Gus, who was found dead in bed
from asphyxiation Tuesday night
in the home of H. r. Davis. 229
Sixteenth street, Rock Island, where
he had been rooming, will be held
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning in
the O'Mailey funeral parIors. Cap
tain d. P. Leaders Of the Davenport
Salvation Army, will conduct the
services Burial will be in Oak
dale cemetery. Davenport
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Mrs. John r. Stanhach

Mrs. John r. Staubach, aged 80
years, lifelong resident of Rock Is
land county and resident of Rock
Island IA years. passed away at IL
o'clock, this morning in the family
residence. 2439 Twenty-first ave-
nue., Rock Island. She had been
Ill two weeks. Heart disease was
the cause of death.
Mrs. Staubach, who was former
ly Miss Della Fitzsimmons, was
born MarcfiS1S, 1889, in Milan. She
was married to John Staubach Oct.
16, 1908. She was a member of the
Royal Neighbors.
Surviving are the Yidower, a son.
Kenneth, a daughter, Helen: her
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzsim-
mons of Milan; two brothers, Stew
art and-George Fitzsimmons of Mi
Ian, and three sisters, Miss Flor
ence Fftzsimmons of Milan, Mrs.
Carl Wilson OF Moline and Mrs.
Martha Jenkins.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
PATE OPPOSE
". T. BRADLEY
South Rock Island Candidate for
Supervisor; Edmund 8. kinney
Seeks Demo Nomination.

Contest for the Republican nom
ination for supervisor of Rock Is
land township at the primaries Feb.
Is will apparently be confined to
w. F. Bradley of Rock Island and
W. S. Pate of South Rock ISLAND.
Mr., Bradley is an assistant SUI
pervisor of Rock Island township
and Mr.. Pate is supervisor of South
Rock Island township. the terms of
both expiring automatically at this
time.
Petition OF Edmund S. Kinney of
South Rock Island for the Demo
cratic nomination as supervisor
was filed todaF.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Ernest SingIenlan.

Ernest Singleman, aged 25 years
died at 2:15 O'Clock this afternoon
in St. Anthony's hospital Death
followed a brief@illness. Heart dis
ease was the cause of death. Prev
ious to being taken to the hospital
a week ago, he roomed at the home
of W. W. Whitney, 217 Fifteenth
street, Rock Island.
Mr.. Singleman was born in Dav-
export. He had recently been en-
pIoyed by the Bell Telephone COM
pany in Moline.
Surviving are the parents, a Sis
ter, Miss Dorothy Singleman,. all
of Chicago. brother in Davenport,
and a brother of Columbus juno
ton, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
RUDGREN NAMED
HOSPITAL HEAD
Rock Island Man is New President
of Board of Lutheran
Institution.
Especial Moline servicel

Martin F. Rudgren, city clerk of
Rock Island, was elected yesterday
to the presidency of the board of
directors of the Lutheran hospital,
owned and controlled by the Avg
ustana synod Lutheran churches of
the Rock Island district, which in
cludes the counties of Rock Island.
Henry, Mercer, Whiteside and also
Scott and Muscatine counties OF
Iowa. The new president became
member of the board last year
and has served on the executive and
auditing committees of the board.
He succeeds DR.. J. Ekholm, pastor
Of Zion church of Moline, who has
served as president of the board
for three years Other officers of
the board named yesterday follow:
Vice president-Rev. c. o. Nor
land, Moline.
Secretary. o. Laugman, Mo-
line.
Treasurer-S. H. Forsberg, Mo-
line.
Members of the executive COM
mittee appointed yesterday follow:
Martin F. Rudgren and Superin-
tendent Miss E. Dahlgren as ex-
officio members, and Rev. C. o.
Morland, S. H Forsberg, J. O.
Laugman, DR.. j. Ekholm, o. H. Lar
son and Clark G. Anderson, Mo
line; Miss Clara L. Brandt. Daven-
port. The committee on the nurses
training school are Miss Dahlgren,
Prof. Jules Mauritzon, Rock Island,
and Rev. A ID. Freden, orion, Ill.
The auditing committee consists of
c. H. Larson and j. o. Laugman.
The new members to be given a
seat on the board yesterday were
Prof. Jules Mauritzson. dean of
Augustana college. and H G. Peter,
sou. New Windsor. Ill. Gunner A
Johnson, Geneseo, was appointed
yesterday to fill the vacancy on
the board caused by the resignation
of Titus Samuelson, of Andover,
Ill. No important business in ad-
dition to the organization of the
board was taken up yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Funeral of Mr.. Hutchinson.

Funeral services for R. ]. Hutch
> nson, SIS Thirteenth avenue, Rock
Island, will be held at 10 o'clock
Saturday morning, in the Trinity
episcopal church. Rev. w. l.. Es-
sex, pastor of the church, will con-
duct the services. Rock IslanI
lodge. No. IS, Odd Fellows, will as
sist in the services. The body will
be taken to Presumption and burial
VIII be in the Presumption Gene
terry.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Mary MaXfeId.

Mrs. Mary Maxfield, aged rs
years, former resident of Moline,
died yesterday in her home at
Bridgeport. Ala Burial will take
place in Riverside cemetery, Moline,
tomorrow afternoon.
At the close of the Civil war Mrs.
MaXfeId came to Moline with her
husband, L.. p Maxfield He was
chief engineer at the plant of J. S.
Keator His death took place sew
en- years ago IN Alabama Mrs.
Maxfield was born in Michigan in
1874
Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Jerry Donovan, 416 Fourth
avenue. Rock Island, and Mrs. L. P
Coyne of Moline.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09

ping the burning clothing from
Walters body. He was horribly
burned. and died al 6 o'clock. A
eoroner's inquest was to be held at
j O'Clock this afternoon at the KEN
nedy funeral home.
walters had been q patient at the
hospital for Is years. He formerly
resided in East Peoria.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Drug Department
Specials
Women's Hosiery

Thread silk and fiber Isle top and
foot, black and cOrdOvan, $3.50
regular, Fr@ay special, pr. S1.29
Children's wool skating hose, black,
brown and grey, with eOl0red
cuffs, S1.OO regular, Friday spe-
eial, pair 49,. ........... CSC
$3.50 regular, pair ......SI.0O
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Carl AxeI HeIIharr.

Axel Hellberg, of the HeIlberg
Decorating company. 1403 Fifteenth
street. Moline. today received news
from Linkoping. Sweden, that his
one-year-old son, Carl Axel, had
died in that city January 10, after
a snort illness of pneumonia. M.
Hellberg and family went to Swed-
en- for visit in August, 1920. He
returned to Moline last November.
intending to have his family fol-
low him this spring.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Funeral of Brand Infant!

Funeral services for the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Brand.
313 Eleventh street. Rock Island,
were held at 10 o'clock this morn
ing in the home of Mrs. Candace
Allsbrow, 1928 Third avenue. C. L.
Williams of the Christian Science
church conducted the services.
Burial was in Chippiannock ceme-
terry.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Obituary
James Bagiey.

James Bagley. resident of Roct
island 30 years, died at 3.l5 O'CLOCK
Yesterday afternoon in the family
residence, 1216 Fourth ayenue
Rock IslanE He had been i'll ST,
days. Pneumonia was the cause D
his death.
/ He was born in New York city
ana came to Rock Island in 1885
being united in marriage with Miss
Lena Horn, % years ago, in Rock
Island He was employed at the
Modern Woodmen Offices and was :
member OF the Modern Woodmen
Royal Arcanum and Moose in Rock
island, and the Homesteaders in
Davenport Surviving are the wild.
'ow, brother William OF Davenport
and sister. Mrs. Katherine Baylis
of Chicago.
Funeral services viii be held al
z:S0 O'Clock Saturday afternoon in
the family residence. Rev. F. J.
Rolf, pastor OF the Evangelical
Church of Peace, will conduct the
services. Burial will be in Chip
piannock cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Ideal Bread Toaster

These well known and very prae-
tical coasters should be in every
home. They are made extra strong
and have four bread racks, regu-
Lar price 45e; sale price Friday.
each ....-.... - 49, -.2Se
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Young Boys Bath
Robes

Young boys bath robes. gray with
red. tan with blue. navy with red.
formerly $500 and $3.50. Friday
special ........ -. -. .S4-25
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Fancy Shell Combs

In fan shapes without briITiantS,
originally priced at Use; Friday
special 80. - -. 49, $50
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Electric Toaster Range

This very handy and convenient
toaster range wiz boil, toast or
fry, in fact, is a complete dining
table range. guaranteed TO give full
satisfaction. regular price s4.8S;
specially priced At -. ...$3.48
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Mems Union Suits

Fleece ribbed garments, fine grade.
cream only. regular SIPS, Friday
special - ...89C
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Mems Wool Suits

Fine wool union suits, Gilt Edge
brand, sizes "a and SO only, regu-
lar price $3.50, $2.75 and $500.
Friday special -. -. -. SITS
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Bows Union Suits

Cotton and wool mixed in gray
only: heavy grade. regularly
priced at $50, Friday spe-
eial ........... -. y...... CSC
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-09
Women's Union Suits

Heavy fleece ribbed: high neck,
elbow sleeves, low neck. no
sleeves. formerly $500 and s2.25.
Friday special .... $3.50