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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-06
THEATRE PETTING
TRIO SCOLDED BY
FRANK GUSTAFSON
Especial Moline service.J

There Is enough hugging and
kissing on the movie screen now
a days without patrons furnishing
supplementary osculatory exhibits.
declared Magistrate Frank Gustaf-
son in police court.
The thrust was directed at Glenn
Lesley and Edwin Knight, Roc. Is
land youths, and Louise Urmy. Mo-
line, who were arrested in the Or
pheum, theatre Thursday night.
They are alleged to have been hug
ging and kissing and were booked
on charges of disorderly conduct.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-06

Nay Blackwell. located until yes
terday Ut . nat ct 1919 Fourth ave-
nue. and J. B. Smith. ~ be gave his
mama. Of Moline. paid SO fines In
police court 1t 2 o'clock Sunday
morning. for disorderly conduct.
Detectives Denuis Bennett and
Earl Shannon. who have been
keeping = watch on the various
suspected disorderly houses. made
the two arrests in the Blackwell
woman'1 dat ut o'clock Sunday
morning. She was ordered by the
police to take her possessions and
get out Of town.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-06

Moline's annual Red Cross CAM
paign will be conducted jointly
with drive for funds for the Mo-
line Relief association. The de-
cision to put the two movements
under the same banner was reach
ed at the annual meeting of the
Red Cross society at the Manufac-
turers' hotel The drive will begin
Nov. II and close Nov. 80.
The quota to be raised this year
has been set at $4,000. Plans for
raising this amount were outlined
by A. T. Foster and E. E. Parson-
age. Reports Of the various de-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-06

we're elected AZ follows: WIN
HutterWorth, Mrs. A. r. Foof6
Mrs. william Butterworth, N.
B. Freeman and Rev. J. S. Kelly. 4
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-06
Each of offenders was fined IS, but

Each Of offenders was fined S., but
the fines were not collected, Mag
istrate 0ustafsOn being disposed
to give them another chance. The
magistrate told the trio. however.
that if there are any further COM
plants. the offenders will have to
either pay the fines or go to Jail.
Lelsey. Knight and the Urmy
girl all denied they we're guilty OF
improper actions. but6the word of
Ofiicer Pleasant Negley was ac-
cepted by the court.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-06
GAS BLAST INJURIES MANY.

Morgantown, w. Va. Nov. g.
Six young women were badly burn
ed and nine other persons injured
when a house collapsed from an ex-
p,osion caused bv gas ignition when
a 13-year-old girl struck a match.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-06
ARTICLES VALUED
AT $3.50 MISSING

A stereotype, camera and a
gold watch have disappeared from
the residence of Harry Norton,
2s17 Eighteenth avenue, Moline.
The owner sets value of $3.50 on
the articles Members of the Nor
ton family believe that a robbery
has been committed but they do not
know when or in what manner the
theft was perpetrated.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-06
The AMAZING RESULTS
OF INTERNAL BATHS

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wnes amazing news Of the results
y Internal Bathing. Many Of over 20
s0n have been restored to health
y u because 1t Is the one method
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yves Nature a chance to work with
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we have an interesting book Tor
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sOn Interesting facts about yourself
81 you have probably never
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
PLANS UNDER WAY FOR A NEW
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
IN NIARYLAND..

Washington D. c., Sept. 21.-Ths
board of trustees Of the Cardinal Glib
bons Institute has selected a 200-acre
farm on Smiths Creek near Ridge. 81.
Mary's county, Nd, as the site for a
boarding and day school for colored
youth.
Action was taken at a meeting Of
the trustees on the Institute, held at,
the offices Of the Bureau of Education.
National Catholic Welfare Council OF
washington on Monday afternoon.
Lawrence p. Williams, treasurer Of the
board was given full power to take the
necessary steps for the transfer Of
the property.
Inc executive committee was n
1hor1zed to employ an organizer and
principal to take actual charge Of tn,
campaign for collecting the necessary
1unds' designing plans for the schoo,
plant and other steps to start the
scho"l. 1t was empowered to employ a
landscape engineer to prepare Mans,
ior all permanent improvements Of
the property.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
JOSEPH keller FREED
OF MURDER CHARGE

After more than year of seeking
information and Investigating the
murder Of Mrs. Weber whose body
was found IN Maryland. Joseph Keller
q colored man, charged with the com.
mission OF the crime was OH Friday,
September Sth. 1922 released from the
custody OF the Maryland autorities,
the evidence thus far found not war
ranting his detention longer.
Credit is due to the Prince Geors>
County Branch Of tire N. A. A. C. p,
as we'll rs to the cooperation Of the Dis
tfct Of Columbia Branch, for the fl,
orable outcome of tn s celebrated case
From the time of, the arrest the
Prince George County Branch uscu
every means to keep IN touch with the
CASE as it progressed, while the Wash
ington Branch during his incarcerat-
ion in the District Of Columbia, obser y
cd closely the third degree process rs
1t was used TO force q confession iron.
Keller and instituted steps, when ex-
tradition proceedings were begun 10
have him released. When this fnilet
and he was carried TO Upper Marlboro,
Md, the District Of Columbia Branch
advised by the Prince George County
Branch, was instrumental in interest.
ing the States Attorney, Mr.. Kline.
From information furnished by the
Chairman of the Legal Committee,
Mr.. James A. Cobb, Mr.. Kline took up
the matter.
On invitation OF the States Attor-
ney, Mr.. Cobb appeared at the first
hearing In May, reviewed the evidence
with the States Attorneys office ami
was called In consultation when final
reports were made by Maryland detec-
t!V%n and was successful III convincing,
them that evidence was lacking to fur
Their hold Keller In tho last confer.
ence with Justice Of Peace, j. A. Joyce
and the States Attorney, Mr.. Cobb
was advised OF the discharge of the
prisoner and was asked to give nssur-
ance that WHOM Keller was discharged
ne would not become Il charge upon
the State. Mr.. Cobb assented to tn,
proposition. Funds were furnished by
the District Of Columbia Branch, fol-
tho transportation of Keller to his
nome in Summerville, S. G. Accompl-
MED by Mr.. Shelby j. Davidson, Execu
tive Secretary OF the District OF Column
hia Branch and Mr.. J. A. G. Lu Valle
OF the Washington Tribune. Mr.. Cobb
appeared ut tho Court House located
AT MT. RAINIER, Md and after formal
yes attending the release, received Kel
Ter IN the name of the N. A. A. G. p. At
the adjournment OF Court, accompanied
by the Sheriff ard his deputy on eth
er side Of THE car, Keller was brought
INTO the District Of Columbia and sent
nome the following morning with his
brother who had been summoned for
the purpose.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
42ND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE
GRAND FOUNTAIN A SUCCESS.
$312,512.75 Paid lin Death Claims pS
the Order Since October 1910.

The 42nd Annuel Session Of the
Grand Fountain u. o. II. r., was held
in Richmond, Va, OIL September 12tl.,
18th, and 14th, 1922. A large delega-
ton was in attendance, and Grand
Master, Wootlson presided. Much con.
.structive legislation was enacted for
the good Of the Order.
The amount Of business done by tho
Order from September. 1st, 1921,
through August 31st, 1922 was $26,213
25 Tho Oders old and past due deatL
claims has been reduced from $163, 900
in October 1910 to $60,3640 6 through
August 31st, 1922.
From October 1910, through August
.31st, 1872 the Order has paid in death
claims 1912 512.75. A unique feature
Of the Orders achievements is the
manner in which it Is raising funds
for its Emergency Fund which is used
primarily for the payment of it's old
and past due death claims. This fund
is raised by each member of the Broth
erhood adding two new members N
year to the Order for three years or
by securing the revival for the old pol
icy Of one eX-member a year for thre.
years. New Members are received in
to the Order for $3.50 and eX-mcmbers
can revive their old policies for So,
up to 55 years OF age and $6.40 from
55 to GO years of age. Fountains gone
down can revive their charter by
eight or more members, belonging to
said Fountain, reviving their old poll
cies. Further particulars can be secur
ed by writing Mr.. w. S. Woodson, Mrs.
l.. L. Standard Or DR.. w. Fl. Smith a..
the Orders Headquarters. COS N. End
street, Richmond. Va
at the sess on just closed, all or tn.
Orders Executive Officials were re-
elected for another year. All the mem
bers Of the Board of Directors and the
other Grand Officers were also re-elect
ed excepting that Mr.. Richard Shelton
OF Manakin, Va. was elected Grand
Worthy Left Herald.
Another very interesting feature of
the staging Of the "Wedding of Ma.
tons" OH the evening of the 18th,
when the attendance was so large that
hundreds of persons could not gain
entrance.
Mrs. Emeline Johnson of King Solo
mon Ft, was the bride and Mr.. Thorn.
as G. Gaddy Of Crystal Fountain was
the Groom 49,.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
PROF. Il. "A. DAVIS UNDERGOES
OPERATION.
tPreston News Service.)

Pittsburgh, Pa, Sept. 22.-Peop.e
throughout tn country will be inter-
osted to know that Prof. +. r. Davis
aged IS years; successfully underwent
a serious operation in one Of Pitts.
burgh's hospitals few weeks ago and
is able to be out again. On account If
his advanced age many friends advised
Prof. Davis that he would not be- able.
10 stand the operation But Prof. DAVIS
said that he had suffered for years
with his malady and would rather try
to stand an operation than to 60 on sur
fering. The chief surgeon said tina:
Prof. Davis had one of the most re.
markable constitutions Of any man he
had ever operated on.
Prof. Davis says that he has tried tT
get surgeons IN various parts OF the
country to Per form the operation: Luc
al would ell hin: that they felt lie
would not be able to stand the operar.
ion.
Prof. Davis is founder Of the Shcr.
MN Institute for Negroes at Hunts.
vale, Ala, and at present is president
81 the institution. He spends his sum
mers IN the North raising funds
among his many white friends for the
maintenance Of the chool.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Miss Julia Robinson, formerly Of
Richmond, but now Of the Providence
r. l., returned home Wednesday, aft
err a most pleasant visit to her reIa
tives and friends. While here she was
the guest Of her cousin, Mrs. Fannie
Richardson of North 9Th street.
Mr.. Wyndham N. Carter, Of Phila'
delphia, is spending his vacation with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. r. Carter
Of North 9Th street
Mrs. Pearle Smith Scott, of N. 1st
street has returned after visiting
Washington, Philadelphia and New
York
Miss Pauline Kemp, tire efficient
clerk Of the Supreme Council I. o. OF
st. Luke left the oity Wednesday for
Loves Point, Md, to spend her vuca-
ton.
Mr.. W. S. Smithoa Of 1905 p. ST.,
left the city last Tuesday for Denver,
Col, to visit his relatives and friends.
Ife will be gone several weeks.
Miss Viola Epps left the city Sun.
day for New York City to spend sew.
eral days visiting relatives and
friends.
Mrs Nancy Ellis, Oscar and Doro.
thy Hopson, her grandchildren har..
returned to the city after a very pleas
ant stay Of two mon hs visiting rela.
lives and friends in Baltimore, Wash
ington and Milford.
MIR. Melchia Smith Of 818 N. 30th
street returned to the city last week
after delightful stay of two weeks,
visiting relatives and friends in Louisa
Va
Mr.. Hezekiah Curtis left the city
Monday the 18th to attend the Most
Worshipful Grand Lodge Of Masons
which convenes in Danville Tuesday
september 9. From there he will 20
to visit his daughter Miss Bessie
curtis and his sister-in-law Miss
otelia B. Monroe Of Norfolk Va. He
VIII spend the rest of his vacation
with his sister and brother-in,law
mr. and Mrs Peter Norton Of Ware
Neck Gloucester Co. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
"U. S. VIOLENCE GREATEST IN
CIVILIZATION, SAYS LAWYER
(Preston News Service.)

(Preston News SerVice.)
Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. 19.-Speak
ing before the Rotary Club here Fri
day afternoon Attorney William B.
Swaney chairman of the Amerlca,t
Bar Associations committee on Law
Enforcement, declared, 1.-THE criminal
situation in the United States so far
as violence is concerned Is worse than
in any other civilized country.
"The remedy for this appalling con
dition is to be found in the return to
decent living under self.control and re-
spect for the laws Of the land !" Dur.
ing the course Of his speech he cited
acts attributed to the Ladies Of the
Invisible Eyes" in Texas and the
crimes Of mob violence in Birmingham
In speaking Of violation Of law. "Ame,
leans hold the life Of man too cheap.
ly. Upon the slightest provocatfon can
feel they are impelled to take the law
into their own hands. This sort Of con
duct is contrary to the fundamental
principles Of government and this
wholesale disrespect for law and order
presages the downfall Of any govern.
mont"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
MISSOURI Convention
ENDORSES DYER BILL

The National Association for the
Advancement OF Colored People today
gave out the following telegram re-
ceivcd from Mr.. B. Il. Bowlos Of jeff
crson City, Missouri:
state Republican Convention ell.
doracs Dyer Bill and asks it's immed.
late enactment"
In it's campaign to have each RE-
publican State Convention endorse
the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill and urge
upon Congress its prompt enactment,
the National office of the Advance.
ment Association wrote to Mr.. Bowles
Mr.. Bowles at once took active steps
Which resulted in the endorsement 0.
the Bill by the Missouri State Repub
lican Convention.
Up TO the present time the following
state conventions have taken similar
action: Indiana, Colorado, West Vn,
gim:a and Ohio.
The Association Is still endcavorine
to have other states act.
Mr.. Bowles is Il member of the Mis-
souri, Constitutional convention.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
JUGULAR VEIN SEVERED, EDWARD KEYS
BLEEDS TODEATH, IN ALTERATION OVER
MONEY WOW IN GAME IN SOUTH RICHMOND

Much excitement occurred last
Sunday evening in the neighborhood
OF 21st and cambridge Streets when
Edward, better known as "Butler"
Keys, was stabbed, in the neck by
one Of his associates. The fatality
happened in the alley between Balm
bridge and Short Porter Streets, be-
hind the Holiness Church. Keys was
assisted to the corner by his COM
panions, where he died from the loss
of blood. The city ambulance was
summoned, but arrived too late.
1t is said that while the police
officers were making a vigilant search
in the vicinity for the man who had
committed the crime, Washington
Kelly arrived ut the station house
and, gave himself up to the author
tiles. 1t is reported that he con-
feSsed.
The stabbing resulted from an al
tercation In crap game in which
several men were engaged. The body
was taken to the undertaking estab-
lishment Of c. S. Cunningham, where
1t was prepared for burial. The in
quest was held Monday at IL oclocl.
at the Third Police Station and the
Verdict was that Keys came to his
death by q knife in the hands of
Washington Kelly.
The funeral OF "Butler" Keys took
place from the Union Baptist Church
OF which Rev. Dr.. l.. G. Garland is
pastor, Thursday, September 81.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
wife and the three little children of
the murdered man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
BUSINESS INCREASE RENDERS
ADDITIONAL FORCE NECESSARY
AT COMMERCIAL BANK.

Due to the steady increase in til.
business Of The Commercial Bank and
Trust Company. 1t became necessary
to secure the services Of Mr.. George
w. Epps as clerk in this bank Mr.
Epps was elected to teach in the public
schools Of Richmond this fall, but hav
Ing been asked to accept a position
with this bank. he resigned as teacher
elect.
Mr.. Epps has been in training for
the past summer with the Southern
Aid Society Of Va, Inc, familiarizing
himself with business methods and at
the same time pursuing a course II
banking and finance with the LaSalle
Extension University Of Chicago. H,s
many friends wish for him a bright
futnre' Mr.. Epps will be glad to see
MS many friends and to greet them
at The Commercial Rank and Trust
Company. building 500 N. Second st,
City. -, : - .''O1,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
RELATIVES ATTEMPTING TO
RECONCILE MAN AND WIFE,
ARE KILLED.
(Preston News Service.

Richmonda Va, Sept. 21-When
William Brown accompanied his
daughter, Mrs. William Clayton and
his sister, Mrs. Malinda Carter to the
home of his son-in-law, William Clay.
ton in an attempt to reconcile Clayton
and his wife, who had separated, they
were met by Clayton who had a
double barreld shotgun. When Mr..
Brown knocked at Clayton's door he
was invited to enter. as brown opened
the door Clayton is sfsid to have FREQ
the contents OF one barrel into his
stomach, killing him instantly. He
then turned the gun. on Mrs. Carter,
killing her instantly and reloaded tho
gun and killed his wife before she
could get out Of the yard. Clayton
then went to tho police. station and
surrendered.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
REPEATED! REPEATED!.

me Ideal Dramatic Club which pre-.
sented the play Farm Folks" to H.
large and aDpreciative audience Sept,
9TH, has been asked to repeat the same
and will again present the play at tho
Reformer's HAIL. Wednesday, Septem.
Der 9th at 8. P. M.
This club Is composed Of some of the
best talent in the city, and though,
young has made quite a hit; they
nave been requested to present tho
play in Philadelphia, Newport News
ana Norfolk in the near future.
a real treat is in store for you on,
the 9th. BE present.
General admission twenty-five cents.
deserved seats thirty-five cents. Mrs
IN: S. Payne, manager; Miss G.. t..
Woodeon, Directress.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23

cnCGS.
On last Tuesday evening, DR.. Rob-.
w. Bagnall, Director of Branches Of
the N. "A. A. G. p, delivered an excel.
lent address, at Ebenezer Barttst
church followed by one equally so on
Wednesday evening at Mt. Olivet Bapt
list church Of which Rev. J. Andrew
Bowler, d. d. is pastor.
Among other timely remarks, d..
Bagnall stressed the fact that this is
our country, just rs truly as it is the
white mans, by right of birth. sacri-
fico labor and blood-shed. He has fig
ured In every war Of this country,
save that with Mexico, from the Revo
luton to the World War.
He quoted specific instances Of in
justice and lynchings, which have
been perpetratcd not only in the south
land but in Massachusetts, which
boasts Of it's culture and democracy.
and in the West, where one "breathes
free air" Further on, DR.. Bagnall
stated that the N. A. A. G. p. is not
radical. 1t is merely aiming to obtain
Justice and to ameli0rate conditions
as they now exist. 1t does this by map
ping out wise program, which II
seeks to carry out by employing eff
cient, self-sacrificing individuals. 1t
keeps an accurate account of all ex-
penditures; has it's books audited by
persons not connected with the organi
zation, and leaves these books open
for public inspection. 1t was stated
that the N. A. A. e. p. accomplished
more with less expenditure last year.
than any other charitable organiza-
ton, white or black.
The Dyer Anti-Lynching bill has
been successful thus far because Of
the untiring, diplomatic work Of the
Associations Executive Secretary,
james Weldon Johnson who is atiil
working on It's passage. Further
speaking Of the accomplishments OF
the Association, DR.. Bagnall said that
the Williams Peionage Case, in Jaspe,
Count, Georgia. was unearthed
through the work of this organization
when investigating another case.
The value Of organization was also
brought out. In spite of the fact that
there are not more Jews in the worls
than there are Negroes in the United
States, they are much greater pow
order for the individuals work to be
effective, it must be organized. Thus
the work Of the N. A. A. G. p. will con
tinue to grow in power and scope. IN,
proportion to the Negroes realization
Of the worth Of organization.
1t might be interesting to note that
DR.. Bngnall is Virginian, being born
in Norfolk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23

BOMB FOUND IN COAL
IN COLORED FACTORY.

Considerable oXc;tement was caused
Saturday in the manufacturing DIS
trct Of New York by the finding OF
bomb in the coal delivered to the
manufacturing plant of tho Pace PhoE
ograph Corporation makers Of Black
Swan Records, at Meadow and Creek
Streets, Long Island City. The bomb
was Of the shrapncl type heavily load
ed and capped and capable Of blowing
up the entire plant. The fireman, dis
covered the bomb after it was in his
shovel and just as Ire was about tu
plunge it into the furnace. A moment
later and there would have been an eN
p1osion that would have wrecked the
boilers and damaged the plant. probab
ly killing or injuring the twenty-five
employees working there.
In vestigation was made by Til,
bomb squads of the Police Department
and the Fire Department. Just where
the bomb came from could not be as
certained as the Pace Company uses
nearly thirty tons Of coal per month
and deliveries from two coal conipn-
MOS are being made almost daily, and
each had just delivered several tons Of
coal.
1t is presumed that the bomb was
put into the coal by someone connect
ell with the coal miners strike. The
officials Of the Company were alarmed
at first lest it were the work Of com
petitors, who were seeking to destroy
their business in Black Swan Records
the sale Of which has so seriously in
terferrcd with other monograph rec
ords made by tire white companies.
The Daily News carried picture Of
the bomb which was Of an unusually
large size. ...... ..., xii. ...
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
BELL BOY KILLED IN ELEVATOR
ACCIDENT.
(Preston News SerVice.)

Pittsburgh, Pa, Sept. 19.-Russell
Scott, aged is years was killed when
he fell down an elevator shaft in the
Hotel Anderson where he was employ
ed, last Saturday afternoon.
Scott was taking water to tile thirN
floor, and according to Carter n. Col
Inns, Jr., another bellboy who was oper
ating the car, as the elevator neared
the third floor, Scott opened the cage
door and jumped out, lost his bal
ance and fell down the elevator snai,,
to the basement; crushing his skull;
breaking his neck and several bones :.
his body, dieing instantly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-23
REORPTIoN.

Monday evening, September 18th.
from 1880 to $3.50 the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. e. G. Burke was the scene Of all
enjoyable reception given in honor Of
their niece. Miss Martha e. Bolts, SO
St. James street and a. few Of her
friends who left for V. N. and T. In
stitute this week.
Those present were Misses M. Z.
Bolts, Ruth and Georgia Sampson.
Emma Forester, Eloise BowleS, Hat
tie Hayes, Huldah Carter, Ellen
Brown.
Messrs. B. A. Cephas, Jr.. G. D.
Davis, W. A. Perkins, w. T.. Daniel, T..
M. Burke. Misses e. Boiling and Maria
e. Burke assisted the hostess.