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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17

COLLINS LIFE
IS ATTEMPTED
BY ASSASSINS
Free State Head Is
Fired On By Gang
With Rifles.

Dublin, ireland, April 17.-An at
tempt on the life of Michael Col
Inns, head of the provisional Free
State government, was made here
shortly after midnight this morn
ing, coming almost simultaneously
with an assault on the Beggars
Bush headquarters of the Irish re-
publican army, says an official
army statement Mr.. Collins was
on his way home after having ad-
dressed a meeting at Mas, County
Kildare, when the attack occurred
A group of men, some armed with
rifles, rushed at the Collins party
car and opened fire, the Free State
leader apparently being the espec-
ial target The Collins party re-
turned the fire, and one of the at
tackers was captured. A revolver
and a live bomb were found on him.
During the fighting a general
headquarters car from the Beggars
Bush barracks was disabled by
rife fire and captured.
Barracks is Attacked.
The headquarters barracks was
attacked by riflemen on all sides at
midnight Commandant General
Ennis was fired at outside of the
gate. The garrison raked the sur
rounding territory with bullets and
the assaulting party withdrew.
An army transport also was at
tackled, but without results, the be-
siegers fleeing after sharp ex-
change of shots.
Shots were fired on the premises
occupied by the civic guard at Balls
bridge. No damage and no casual
ties were reported.
Collins Flags De Valera.
In his speech at Mas, County
Kildare yesterday Mr.. Collins
charged the opponents of provis-
ional Free State government with
setting barriers against the onward
march of the nation. He declared
that Eamon de Valera had adopted
methods of anarchy" because the
people of Ireland were not willing
to allow him to decide the treaty
question for them. De Valera re-
garded this attitude of the people as
an "unforgivable sin" and for it
they were to be deprived of their
right to- -choose-a government
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
SAY SEMENOFF
WAS PLANNING
NEW RUSS COUP
Was Enroute to Paris
to Meet Grand Duke
Nicholas.

Washington, April II. - Sugges-
ton that General Semenoff, now in
Jail in New York, was enroute 10
Paris for the purpose of meeting
Grand Duke Nicholas, to plan 4
counter-revolution against the So
Wet regime in Russia, was made by
Immigration Inspector Zurbrick at
Vancouver, in a report to the i'm
migration bureau following his ex-
animation of the Russian officer.
The report of the inspector. laid
before the senate labor committee
today by Commissioner-General
Husband of immigration, stated
that admission of the anti-hol-
sheyiki leader to the United States
was the only course the immigra-
ton authorities could have pur-
sued unless he had been "arbi-
trarily debarred."
Washington, April 1.-THE state
department is understood to be pre-
pairing to call the attention of the
senate labor committee to the US
ual diplomatic immunity of foreign
ambassadors in connection with
the committees subpoena of Boris
Bakhmeteff, the last accredited
Russian ambassador here. to testify
in its Investigation of the affairs
of General Gregorie Semenoff
A protest against the commit
tees's summons is understood to
have been communicated to the de-
partment by embassy officials and
although no one at the department
would express an opinion on the
subject, the impression was given
today that Mr. Bakhmeteff still
might reasonably be regarded as a
full-fiedged ambassador despite
the fact that the kerensky govern
ment which sent him here went out
of existence five years ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17

A number of others injured, the
definite number not being learned
early today, remained in Irvington
The majority are not considered Sc
rious.
Groups of residents here were
enroute to the wrecked town this
morning to search for relatives
who might be in need of aid. No
line of communication had been
restored at s o'clock.
Reports to telephone stations
here and from unconfirmed rail
road sources, declare a twister cut
a swath a block wide and about q
mile long in the vicinity of Shook
vile, which is located on the South
ern railroad.
Telephone companies said line
men were working to restore
mile stretch of poles which were
laid low by the wind No other
damage was reported from that
section.
Communication Difficult.
Springfield, Ill, April 1T.-CaB-
tain o. J. McMackin of Salem teIe-
phoned Adjutant General c. t..
Black at 1875 o'clock this morning
that three persons were killed in
the country near Centralia and one
family is missing, and four per
sons killed and Is injured and y
homes and three business houses
destroyed at IrVington, as a result
of the tornado.
Williamsport, Ind, April II
John Hasty, a farmer, was killed
this morning when his house was
blown in and collapsed by 4 tor
nado that struck south of here UarI7
this morning. Three other houses
at this place were destroyed c.
phone wires are down and it is
impossible to get into communica
tion with the territory swept b.
the storm.
Special Train Carries Injured.
Nashville. H., April IA tor
nado, striking at Irvington. town
of about three hundred population,
shortly after midnight last night
killed one person and injured be
tween SO and IS others, and demul-
ished or badly damaged Is resi-
dences and business houses, accord
ing to meager reports available
here early this morning.
A special train operated by the
Illinois Central railroad conveyed
the seriously injured residents to
Centralia where they were placed
in hospitals and given attention by
physicians and surgeons. One fam
lily of seven, all of whom are in
jured, were dragged from the ruins
of their home. Two children were
reported in critical conditions as
the result of cuts sustained from
window glass.
Irvington is located six miles
southwest of Ceptralia in the Illi-
nois Central railroad in Washing
ton county.
Orphanage Barely Escapes.
The Baptist orphanaze asylum
which cares for a few hundred
children, narrowly missed being hit
fC0Ofiut1pd m pasa N5ua
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
Ut.
HONORS JOFFRE

Chicago. April 17-MarshaI Jof-
fre of France. who arrived in Chi
cago yesterday for twO-day visit
planned today to decorate veterans
of the Second division of the Amer
lean expeditionary forces and then
go to Northwestern university to
receive the honorary degree o.
LII. d. from President Walter Dill.
Scott. He will leave fer Washing
ton tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
REDS FIGHT IN
ROME STREETS
Communists Attack Fascist But
are Finally Driven on By
Police.

Rome, April IA battle be-
tween Fascist, or extreme Nation
alists, and Communists, occurred
yesterday in the fashionable Via Po
quarter, where the many tourist
hotels are crowded with Americans.
The fighting continued for some
time in the form of sniping from
points of advantage about the var
ious buildings. Police finally drove
away the Communists, who. they
say, had attacked the Fascist as
the latter emerged from a meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
START CHICAGO,
K. C. AIR Line

Chicago. April 17.-Inauguration
Of passenger airplane service be
tween Chicago and Kansas City is
planned for today by a Monmouth,
ILL.,, corporation. The schedule
calls for the fight of one six-pas-
senger plane and another accom-
medating three passengers, from
Chicago at $50 a. N. The return
trip will be made at the end OF the
week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
The WEATHER

Unsettled this afternoon and to-
night. followed by fair Tuesday.
Cooler tonight with frost Tuesday
morning.
Highest temperature yesterday,
73; lowest last night, 81.
Wind velocity at a. m. miles
per hour.
Precipitation last "a hours. 10
inch.
12m. 7p.m. Tam.
yester. yester. today.
Dry bulb ......70 66 81
Wet bulb go 64 40
Rel. humidity 81 81 SO
River stage at 7 a. m. 1877, rise
of 8 last "a hours.
Sunset today 6:46; sunrise to-
morrow, 5:18.
River forecast-The Mississippi
river from below Dubuque to Mus
catine will continue to rise rapid
ly during the next three days.
Flood warning-Heavy rains last
night added to the water now IN
sight will cause the river to reach
flood stages in this district earlier
than was indicated Saturday. With
out more rain the indications are
that stages elualing those of the
food of 1920 will be reached in this
district next week. The Washing
ton weather forecast is for rains
probably Thursday or Friday Of
this week.
ANDREW HAMRICK,
Meteorologist
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
FLOOD WATERS
TAKE kE1WOLIvES
John jenkins, p, and Feywood
Alexander, 16. Drown in Usage
River BackWaters.

Sedalia, Mo-. April 17.-John
Jenkins. %, and Feywood Alexan-
der. 16, were drowned in the back
waters Of the Usage river near
Warsaw. according to word receiv-
ed here. The youths were enroute
to their farm homes from town.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
INTERVIEW SERVICE MEN.

Washington, April 17.-In clean
up campaign of United States Vet
Grams Bureau to locate and care for
disabled veterans more than 175,-
200 ex-service men were inter
viewed
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17

Centraia, ILL.,, April 17-One baby killed and
two in st. Mary's hospital here critical
dton the result of the tornado which struck vngton
south of here about midnight last night hospital attend
ants reported here this morning Mrs. Gus Droede the
extent of whose injuries has not been determined and
Ernest Collars, employe of the Illinois Central railroad
who suffering from broken back treated enroute
to this city from Irvington special train
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17

4
announcement of the signing of
| the RusSO-German treaty.
The announced object of the
meeting was to adjust by con-
sultatiOn the attitude of the
allies toward the Russian ques-
nOn.
The japanese were included
| in the invitation.
Genoa, Italy, April IA treaty
between Germany and Russia was
signed at Rapallo yesterday, the
signatories being the foreign min
listers of the two countries, George
Chitcherin for Russia and DR.. Wal
ter Rathenau for Germany. Treaty
nullifies the Brest-Litovsk treaty
and reestablishes full diplomatic re-
lations on an equality basis.
The pact cancels all war claims,
as well as claims arising from the
naturalization of property.
Establishes Precedent.
The treaty, signed yesterday, it
is stated, represents the conclusion
OF negotiations begun many months
ago.
This action by delegates TO the
Genoa economic conference, in
meeting independently and nego-
tiating a treaty outside the scope of
the conference itself is pointed to
as establishing a tsriking preced ent
for the nations who are participat-
ing in the discussion of the Russian
problem here.
The treaty of Brest-Litovsk was
a sequel to the armistica between
Germany and Russia, signed at
that place on Dec. IA, 1917, follow
ing the rise of the bolsheviki to
power in Russia. Peace negotia-
tions were begun between Russia
and Germany in 1918, but de-
mands of the central powers were
considered excessive by Russia,
which refused to concede them.
The next move by Russia was an
announcement on Feb. 10, 1918, that
she had withdrawn from the war
without signing peace and had
ordered immediate rehabilitation
of the troops on all fronts. This
maneuver did not satisfy the Ger
mans, however. Declaring the war
was still on they renewed their in
vasion of Russia but this was
speedily cut short by a declaration
by the Russian government that it
accepted the terms formerly de-
clined and the signing at Brest-
Litovsk on March 8. 1918, of the
treaty now superseded.
Germans Dictated Terms.
AS indicated these terms were
virtually dictated by the central
powers. Although war indemni-
ties were renounced, Russia agreed
to resign all claims to Finland.
Esthonia, Lithuania, Livonia, Cour-
land, Russian Poland and the
lian provinces to Turkey, and TO
evacuate Russian Armenia.
This treaty was effective, so far
as its continuing provisions were
concerned, however, only so long
as Germany remained in the war.
With her defeat and the conclusion
of peace with the allies, Germany,
in the treaty of Versailles, agreed
to accept the abrogation of the
Brest-Litovsk and all other treaties
entered into with the Maximalist
government CT Russia, to recognize
the full force of all treaties enter
ed into by the allied and associat-
ed powers, with states which were
a part of the former Russian en-
pire, and to recognize the from
tiers as determined therein. 1t was
added that the powers reserved the
right of Russia to obtain restitu-
ton and reparation of the princi-
pies of the Versailles treaty.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
TWISTER HITS TOWNS OF
IRvINGTON, SHOOKvILLE;
MANY HOMES DESTROYED
Wires Are Down; One Family Reported Missing;
Farmer Is Killed at Wiliamsport,
Indiana.
BULLETIN.

Centralia, ILL.,. April 17.-Four persons known
have been killed and 81 injured three seriously
nado which path 100 feet wide here last mid
night.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
TEUTS SIGN
PACT WITH
RED RUSSIA
Kills Brest- -Litovsk Treaty
and Cancels ALI War
Claims.
BULLETIN.

Genoa, April 1E-By The
Associated Press.) = Premier
Facta, of Italy, as president Of
the economic conference. issued
a sudden summons this after
noon for a conference at 8
O'Clock cf the heads of inviting
powers now in Genoa 1t is be-
feved one reason for the call
ing of the conference was the
announcement of the signing of
the Russo German treaty.
The announced object of the
meeting was to adjust by con-
sultatiOn the attitude of the
allies toward the Russian qHes-
tiOn.
The Japanese were included
in the invitation.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-08-14
CARD OE THANKS.

Our hearts go out in deep graft
tude to those friends and acquaint-
ances who expressed their love and
sympathy during the recent illness
and death of our loved one, John
D. Sims, and to the physicians and
nurses who administered so tenderly
and faithfully to his needs. Also
for the beautiful floral offerings
contributed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-08-14
CEORCIATOBACCO
PRICE IS GOOD
Farmers Have Raised Fine Crop
OF the Weed And Are Getting
Excellent Prices For 1t

ATLANTA, August 14.-"South
Georgia Farmers Are Smiling" That
sentence, according to officials of the
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
railroad, has a mighty good sound
when you read it over to yourself.
Georgia tobacco, early on the market
as usual, is recognized as mighty fine
stuff, and it is bringing good prices.
In three markets the other day the
average Tor large s7FiUs
cents, 31,22 cents and 1904 cents.
Say that $4,000 pounds were sold at
81 cents-that would make $4,000
distributed among Georgia farmers
of three localities in one day. The
Tifton market in four days disposed
Of 104, 070 pounds at an average price
of 1927 cents. That u more than
$4,000 worth.
Do you remember the time, only \
few years ago, when not a stalk of
tobacco was grown in all that great
section Of South Georgia which now
is pouring thousands of dollars into
the pockets of farmers-for tobacco?
Agriculturalists of the A., B. and
A. railroad point to the fact that
Georgia can change to meet new con-
ditions, and has changed and is
changing. This state, say these ex-
perts, is wide-awake; it has quit
thinking in. groove.
"The prospect for prosperity, per-
manent and high, is good today
says one Georgia newspaper. at
should be better as each day passes.
More crops, better crops, better mar
kets, better handling facilities, bet
ter packing, better advertising the
time is going to come when a Geor-
gia product will be known, merely be-
cause it is from Georgia, as the stan
dard of excellence in it's line"
AS pointed out here, the briskness
with which the growers markets have
opened this month, in Coffee, Wilcox
Berien, Tiff, Pierce and Jeff Davis
counties, it is evident that the state
is on the way to fame as tobacco
producer.
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here while on a visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Chappell.
Kenneth NJ Mcdonald, of Jack
sonvilIe, is spending few days va
cation with his homefolks here.
Roscoe Markette entertained his
family and relatives at a fine barbe-
cue dinner Thursday Of last week
and was a very delightful day for
those present.
Another pleasant occasion was a
fishing party given by Allen Chap
pcll at Flint River Friday. Besides
a picnic dinner fresh fish and hot
bread, cooked on the river bank,
were enjoyed. Also a motorboat
ride down the river. Those enjoying
the day were Mrs. w. H. Chappell,
Misses Katherine, Margaret and Lee
will Mcdonald and Ellen Dean, Allen
Chappell, r. C. Markette and K. NJ.
Mcdonald.
Rev. ]. D. Snyder, Of Smithville,
filled his regular appointment at the
Methodist church here Sunday.
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MRS. PEARL SIMS,
MRS. J. G. HOFFMAN,
MRS. ROSA SIMS WADE,
MISS MYRA SIMS,
MISS FRANCES SIMS.
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JUDGE RUSSELL
SEEKS BENCH
Outlines His Platform In Race
For Supreme Court
Position

Judge Richard B. Russell, of Win
der, is candidate for the Supreme
court bench and has made the fol-
lowing announcement:
"To the People of Georgia: In an
nouncing my candidacy for chief jus
tive of the Supreme court of my ma
tive state, upon my record of judic-
ial service on the Superior court
bench and the State Court of Appeals,
there are two things l wish to stress:
"First.-I do not believe in life
tenure of public office, whether it 6a
governor, judge or any other. 1t Is
often true that change in office IS
highly beneficial to the public inter-
est.
"Second.-The constitution of this
state command that Supreme coult
judges, just as other state officials,
shall be elected by the whole people,
regardless of any distinction as to
class or profession.
"The constitution is right: The
people can be counted upon to make
as good a selection of their judges
as they can of their governor, United
States senator or any other high Of
fetal.
''The constitution provides that the
term of office of the chief justice
shall be six years. Yet many of those
opposing me are avowedly or i'm
pliedly advocating life tenure, which
would make it impossible for many
able sons and daughters of Georgia
ever to aspire to positions of public
trust and honor. The boys and girls
of Georgia are, each and every one,
entitled to their opportunity. The
principle that change in judgcship
is in no sense injurious to the pub
lie interest was set up and endorsed
by Chief Justices Warner and Blecl-
ley, who voluntarily retired in their
declining years, and whose example
was followed by a number of our
ablest associate justices.
"If honored by your ballots with
Cne CHleI JuSllceSnlp, snail enter
upon the discharge of my duties ow-
ing no allegiance except to the state,
and actuated by no motive save to
render Georgia, in the best years of
my life. the very highest service Of
which. with the experience l have
already had, / am capable.
In the hands Of each citiben of
Georgia who may be satisfied that
am worthy of the high trust l seek,
| place the conduct of my campaign;
assuring you l will be ever grateful
for any act of kindness which may
contribute to my election. Sincerely
yours
Orchard 3. Russelln
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STEPHEN PACE.
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%~N~~S~~LN~-~-~r-~S~~~~~~~
visit to Mrs. Liston Chappell at
Richland.
Mr.. ana Mrs. William White and
Miss Sue Miller, of Roberta, spent
the weekend with r. +. White and
family.
Mrs. E. r. Chappell has returned
from a visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Charley Weeks, in Augusta.
Miss Lubelle Speer, of Americas,
visited relatives and friends here last
week.
S. L. Markettc, of Nocatee, Fla,
who has been the guest of relatives
here, left Friday for a stay of some
length in the mountains of North
Carolina.
Fred Markette, Laeius Dean and
Mrs. r. f. White we're in Plains
Wednesday.
Misses Katherine and Margaret
Mcdonald have retained aftri six
weeks stay in Athens.
Mrs. w. II. Chappell and Mrs.
Frank Chappell and children spent
Wednesday with Mrs. X. NJ. McDon-
aid and family.
Miss Louise Lightner, Of Ideal was
a recent visitor at the home of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. G..
Webb.
Robert and Roy Dean left We'd
nesday to spend some time in their
old home in Bowersville.
Mrs. Charley Weeks, of Augusta,
will be welcomed to her old home
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-08-14
POLITICAL.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For State Senate.

] hereby formally announce that ]
am candidate to represent the
Thirteenth Senatorial District in the
General Assembly of Georgia, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary to be held on date to be fixed by
Executive Committee. Il respectful
ly solicit and shall greatly appreciate
such support as may be given me by
the qualified voters and the public
generally. w. T. LANE.
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WILL ERECT MONUMENT TO
GREATEST BALL PLAYER

CHICAGO, August 14.-(By the
Associated Press.) = For the first
time in its history, the American
League officially is to designate this
year its greatest all-round player"
'Fhe star will be honored by having
his name inscribed on a massive
monument to the national game,
which will be erected in East Poto-
mac park, Washington, D. c., to
commemorate the sport.
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SUMTER

SUMTER, August 14.-Miss Clara
Dean has returned from delightful
visit to friends in Albany, Jackson
vile and Pablo Beach.
Miss Halle Mcdonald is visiting
friends in Moultrie this week.
Miss Mary Morton left Sunday for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-08-14

To the Voters of Sumter County.
am a candidate for the State Senate
from the 18th Senatorial District,
subject to the Democratic primary of
September 18th. Your support will
be appreciated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-08-11
Pigs Are Worth
More Than Wives
In New Guinea

PLYMOUTH, England, Aug. IL
U. P0--Marriage contracts made in
terms of pigs and shell bracelets by
| cannibals of New Guinea were des-
| cribed in an interViey given by Miss
| Beatrice Grimshay, the novelist, who
has just returned to England after fif-
teen years residence in the South sea
islands A love of solitude and far
away places led the writer to pene-
trate places never before visited by a
white woman.
Women are out of luck in New
| Guinea, she said. Modern ideas of
equality and independence have never
reached them. There they do all the
heavy work and their husbands kill
them at WILL sometimes eating them
afterwards
Marriage is by purchase ut entire
" depends upon the looks of the wife
and the rapacity of her parents how
many pigs and clam shell bracelets
must be paid by the bridegroom" Miss
Grimshaw explained. 1.-THE pig is gem
EARLY considered to be of much more
value than the wife. Payment Is made
on tho installment plan and If stop
ped, the brides parents take her back
again for She is useful as u universal
slave.
"The woman does the proposing. ]
remember q cannibal boy coming to
me with finger in his mouth, and say
ing, in the eoyest maner, Girl She
want to marry me-
"The marriage age is 12 or 1S for
o., 4 lN