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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-22
IASTED ENOUGH
IORUN U. S.FOUR
GRAHAM
e..~ressman Scores Wilson Ad.
ministration In Special Re-
port to Congress.
washington News Bureau
Rock Island Argus.

washington, D. C., May 22.-De-
s,ring that money wasted during
- wartime administration and i'm
-asiately after would have been
.afficient to pay all running ex-
..rses of the government for four
.oars without a cent of taxation,
representative William ]. Graham
!. the Fourteenth Illinois district
y, laid before congress data I'M
s@-tbed by the house committee on
sar-contracts, of which he was
ebairman.
inns of dollars were spent after
ne arrnistice to keep factories in
rnpland and France busy on war
saferials. that five-eights of the
20 400 900 900 war debt was attri-
trtabIe to expenditures which did
sothing to help win the war and
.sst the government Muscle Shoals
liant was built in political To-
rat;on. with funds not intended for
hat purpose"
The war ucpdA tLAICLS CApOAdOd
from April 6, 1917, to June 1, 1919,
n4544 .610,2 13.65," sGraham's state
rent SAYS: Summarizing the
waste entailed, 1 learn that the
ordnance department spent $685.
/ 40 57O.4S. and obtained ~ cannon
and 90 900 shells. The war depart
ment spent 100000 on nitrate
plants that produced no nitrates,
10000 900 on by-product coke ov-
ems that produced no war material,
i $4,000 900 on picric-acid plants
hat produced nothing, countless
i millions on tanks and produced no
tsnks, $116.000,0o0 for poison gas
and obtained no gas, approximate
/ " $500 100000 for powder plants
that produced no powder, $127 $751;
900 for port terminals that were
nat used, $1,000, 100000 for camps
/ in which the waste of materials
and labor constituted more than
ore-half the outlay and $1,O51, 511,-
Il ssS for airplanes and received no
fighting machines.
One-HaIf Was Wasted.
] at is entirely safe to say that of
fthis vast sum of over fourteen bill
4 lions, more than one-half was vast
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-22

at Muscle Shoals after the armis-
tice and immense oyerpayments to
the Air Nitrates corporation and
the Alabama Power company, the
former Delaware corporation
capitalized at but 81 600"
Starts Controversy.
Graham's statements have pro-
voked an immediate controversy in
the house and are being holly con-
tested in some quarters. Demo-
Gratis are particularly outspoken in
their criticism of his figures, which
they claim are intended as a re-
Election on the Wilson regime and
rebuttal of recent attacks made
on the present administration.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-22

Besides being Scottish peeress
in her own right, Lady Edith Drum
mond also enjoys the distinction Of
being the only duchess of France in
her own right
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-22

at is entirely safe to say that of
Gthis vast sum of over fourteen bill
lions, more than one-half was vast
The Washington times., 1922-08-16
THREEP0STST To.
STAGE CARNIVAL
ON LEE EESTATE
Four-Day Fete Will Have Four
teen SideshoWs and Much
Refreshment.

Relatives and friends of the mem
bers Of Vincent B. Costello post,
Cissel-Saxon post, Omerican Legion.
and Takoma Park post, Veterans Of
Foreign Wars, will gather today ana
August II, IS and 10 to stage one of
the most spectacular carnivals held
In this District. The affair viii be
held on the estate of former United
States Senator Blair Lee. The big
feature of the carnival win be held
tomorrow night when the entrants
for the beauty contest will compete
for the honor of being the prettiest
girl attending the veterans show.
The contest will be held on the
spacious dancing floor which is 100
feet wide and 100 feet in length. A
prize of $25 in gold viii be given the
winner.
Senator Lee has seen to II that
parking reservations will be made
on his estate for motorists on both
sides Of the District line.
Fourteen side shows of interest
are also features of the carnival.
There Is no dearth Of refreshments.
The Washington times., 1922-08-16
PERISH !.
IN PHANAGE
FIRE IN CANADA
caretaker's Family at Jewish
Home Burnsd--Seven
Tenants Missing. =
BY international News ssrviSs.

MONTREAL. Aug. 16.-Eleven
persons are believed to have per-
ished In a fire that destroyed the
Jewish boys orphanage At Shaw.
bridge near here last night ana
threatened the village.
The cause of the fire Is unknown.
Among those thought to have been
burned to death are: Thomas Ler
gault, forty-two, caretaker OF the
building; his wife. forty-one; his
son. Jean, twelve, and his daugh.
ter, fourteen. II was reported to.
day that seven of the fifty-fiye or
phans in the home were missing
when the roll call was made.
ThS fire was discovered by one
of Legault's sons, Paul., who was
on his way home after visiting
friends In the village. As he near
ed the building he found that the
place was q mass of flames. He
attempted to open the doors and
awaken the inmates Of the building.
too much headway and he was
obliged to run for shelter.
Attendants Of the orphanage man.
aged to rescue many Of the chill
dren. but the roll call disclosed that
seven OF the young orphans were
missing. 1t was impossible at the
time to determine II they were
burned to death or not. 1t was
thought improbable, however, that
they had managed to escape, and It
Is believed they persisted with the
caretaker and the three members
Of his family. The ruins were still
30 hot that It was impossible to
search them for bodies.
None of the children who escaped
was injured. -
There were no fire escapes on the
building. the children who were
rescued, being lowered down from
the balcony to the ground by means
of bed sheets made into ropes.
The Washington times., 1922-08-16
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The Washington times., 1922-08-16
WON'T BUY ROUGE
FOR HIM; HUBBY ROUGH

DETROIT. Aug. 1s.-"He threw
me downstairs because I refused to
buy rouge" Mrs. Victoria Grustea
testified before Judge Richter in
her suit for divorce against Frank
Grustea.
you mean to say he wanted you
to use rouge?" demanded the
court. Mrs. Grustea said that was
not her meaning.
He wanted me to buy II for
him." she declared. The decree was
granted.
The Washington times., 1922-08-16
Sale of S. New Trimmed Hats at

including
of
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The Washington times., 1922-08-16
ARREST ENDS NATIONWIDE
HUNT IN BIG FILM ROBBERY

PAINEsvILLE. Ohio. Aug. 16.--
William Burns was arrested by
county authorities here yesterday al
the request Of the New York police,
where 1t is alleged he is wanted in
connection with a big film robbery,
He is being held in Lake county
Jail.
Burns arrest, II Is said. ends a
countrywide search which has been
IA proeress FOR several months
involved In the theft.
The Washington times., 1922-08-16
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The Washington times., 1922-08-16
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A special offering Of Women's
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are slight and will not affect wear.
nor appearance.
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19
tsy The Associated PHss)

RICHMOND, Va, June 1s.-Rich-
mond, one time capital OF the Confed-
crate Southern States, tonight is ready
for the arrival of the great advance
guards, Confederate Veterans the sons
of veterans, the daughters of the con-
federacy and the coffederated southern
memorial associations, which is ex-
pected with the dawn tomorrow. Doz-
ems of special trains are speeding to
Richmond, the mecca of the old Con-
federacy. each bearing its quota of del
egates. A few reached the city today,
scattering groups coming from Ken
tucky, Ohio, Texas and Oklahoma,
while other parts of the south and
southwest are represented in the
throngs already here. The larger del
egations, those from Atlanta, Memphis,
and other. Dixie cities, are
expected tomorrow.
AS a fitting prelude to the official
opening Tuesday morning of the Unit
ed Confederate Veterans convention,
the historic Co~re8 vete Memorial In
itute, or Battle Abbey, which houses
the Sl,0UU,Uvo 4fe correction of Judge
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19

RICHMOND READY FOR ARRIVAL
OF ADVANCE GUARD OF THEOLD
VETERANS DUE THIS MORNING

John Barton Payne. a gift to the state
Of Virginia, will be the scene tomorrow
afternoon of the formal presentation
to the art gallery Of r. e. Lee, camp.
number 1. Confederate Veterans, OF
sixteen life size portraits of persons
prominent and distinguished in Rch-
mond, Va, and southern war annals.
Equally distinguished speakers will
make the presentation addresses.
This afternoon will see the opening
of the convention of the Confederate
Southern Memorial Association and to-
morrow night the sons Of veterans will
begin the first of four day conven-
ton in the city auditorium, with the
Official presentation Of several scores
Of sponsors, maids of honor and chap
erons by Senator Pat Harrison, of
Mississippi.
Addresses of welcome will be made.
at both sessions of the c. S. NJ. a. and
the Sons of Confederate Veterans by
Governor f. Lee TrinkIe and Mayor
George Ainslie, on behalf of the state
of Virginia and the city Of Richmond,
The city is a riot of color, and a hol-
iday spirit IS in the air.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19
RAILWAY UNION CHIEFS EXPRESS DETERMINATION TO CARRY
ON THE STRIKE IN EVENT IT is AUTHORIZED BY THE WORKERS
Commodore HutcEainsOn's Yacht "Gretchen
CHAIRMAN OF RAILROAD LABOR
BOARD OPTIMISTIC AS TO THE
OUTCOME OF RAILWAY TROUBLES

has been informed that the board is
blind and deaf to everything except the
desires of the railroads. A discrminat-
ing public win find .hat cut at about a
point half way between these two ex-
tremes.
"The whole railroad questions would
be easy If Ii were not so human. Tt is
surrounded by a general mix up Of folks
wanting many different things.
"The railroad owners want good profits,
The employees want high wages. The
public demands reasonable rates and
efficient service. The railroad manage
ments really desire everyone of these
things and their problem therefore is a
most difficult one. Difficult as may sem
the simultaneous ACCOMPLISHMENT of all
these conflicting results, the erd Will be
attained if everybody viii just keep
cussin',
in other words, out OF all this agl'a-
tion, the American people will finally
learn the truth about the necessities Of
our great transportation system, the
rights of the employees and the interests
of the public, and then this knowledge
viii be followed by correct action.
1.-THE present situation is hopeful.
There is no occasion for impatience upon
the part of anybody. Neither rates nor
wages are permanent because the condi-
tions upon which they are based are not
permanent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19
ONLY ELEVEN WILL
BE ON COMMITTEES
President Of The Hague COnfcf-
ence Believes Smaller Mum
Der viii Be Best.
~ The AssoeIatsd 10

= THE HAGUE. June President Va7
Ksrnebeelt Of tho conference on Russian
problems has decided to form rho tl.r.--
suhcommissions with only eleven me-;
hers each, as originally arranged, IN
belief that the smaller number viii 81
quicker results. lie hopes the exciEGo
countries viii not object. frst. beca-
a majority OF those excluded hagc
limited interest IN Russian affairs ~
second because the countries represent.
on the commissions VIII also protec
the interests OF those excluded.
In addition the ides prevails 70 girc
to the central commission. on which ~
the countries are represented, the gTea-
est possible Importance especially because
which the Russians adhered, did not con-
template the formation Of three sub.eoia-
missions and the Russians may objec.
TO this plan
The opinion Is growing among he dele
rates that discussion Of principles should
be avoided, It being difficult. II not i'm
possible to reach an agreement wiz Lhr
Russians. considering the sSgoiutsiy ar
tagonistic nature Of csryJ JEism ana 80
called capitalism. = Sstsd, tae idea
advanced that each a. estion be q
cussed practically as a business pr0p9
tion. 1t Is asserted here ghat the re
70 appoint Monsignor Orseai.
or Milan as inter-nuncio az The Isgr
wishing to have an authoritative rep
sentative TO follow the work Of the -!
ference because he feels that the que.
tion OF church property may arise ddTIri
with the Russians.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19

prize for out-board motors offered by
Capt. Hubert Anslay.
This is the second time that young Mr..
Turner has piloted his Never Ready in
the Camp Walton race. He took part in
last years event. He finished in ninth
place yesterday at 6:11:20.
The Martha, Capt. Dan Shepard's en-
try, finished tenth at 8:16:43. and Capt
c. J. Aliens Pal-O- Mine was last at
6:2015, Captain shepard's party con-
sisted of Hubert Ansley, o. A. Gonzalez,
Joe Boroca, and Misses Josephine Cot
trer, Mary Daniels and Hilda Bingham.
while Claude Kugelman accompanied
Captain Allen aboard the Pal-O-Mine.
Commodore Hutchinson, his wife and
little daughter. Gretchen. were aboard
the Gretchen. The commodore acted as
engineer while Mrs Hutchinson piloted
the winning boat almost the entire dis
tance of the race.
There are three prizes to be awarded
the winners in the race. The owner of
the boat scoring the highest number o.
points will have the honor Of having his
name and the name Of the boat engraved
on the beautiful shield which now adorns
the wall at the yacht club; the second Is
the commodore prize, gwen Dy the
Of the club. and awarded to
the most consistent entry IN the race-the
boat running the closet to her handicap
time. This is a custom Inaugurated by
ex- Commodore Cross during his incum-
bency and is being perpetuated by the
present commodore, DR.. Clarence Hut
Crimson. The third prize is the special
prize offered this year by Capt. Hubert
Ansley for the winner of boats propelled
by out-board, or detachable motors
Following is the points scored by each
boat on each lap and the totals:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19
TWO VESSELS SINK
OFF FLORIDA COAST
Survivors of the Bella and De
Soto Picked Up byCutter Tam
area and Norwegian Steamer.
~ Ths Assoolateo Pressl

KEY WEST. Fla, June 1s-Wirelsss
adviees received here tonight told Of the
rescuing at sea of the crews from two
distressed vessels but did not disclose
the cause ofsthe crafss plight
The coast guard cutter Tamaroa while
enroute from Norfolk to the Canal zone
reported that she hae picked up the sur
vivors of the steamoss Bella listed In the
marine registry az vessel of 7S1 tons
commanded by Captain Hiorth. The
Bella was aban6 6oned by its crew in. a
sinking condition in latitude 26.40, lcngi-
tude 74.40.
The Norwegian steiner Borgestad re-
ported the rescue q the crew fr5m the
Tanker DeSoto et latitude 22.45, loagi-
tude 92.2s. The OeSoto was stfn float
ing. when the crew took to the life boats,
according to the wireless message. and
nothing is known of her plight
The survivors of the Bella were being
taken to Kingston, Jamacaf. according to
the message from the Tamaroa, which
was relayed here by another steamer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19
(Ry The AssoeIated Pressl

CHICAGO. June 1S-The railroad situa-
tion today is hopeful and by fan many
of the present difficulties viii be smooth
ed out. Ben. w. Hooper, chairman OF
the United States Railroad Labor Board
said in a statement tonight reviewing the
problems before the board. Neither rates
nor wages are permanent. he said, be-
cause the conditions on whlch they are
based are not permanent.
He expressed the belief that the rail-
roads OF the country viii voluntarily dis
continue contracting out work IN snort
time regardless Of their opinions as to
its legality, and said that this win 90 a
long way toward restoration of cordial
relations between the carriers and their
employees. His statement follows:
Amid all the mutterings Of discontent
and rumors Of war on the railroads. the
note Of the peace bird is stil quise aadi-
BILE to me.
1T is claimed as one OF the inaHen-
able rights of the citizen in This couetry
to cuss any court, board or tribunal fer
its judgments and decisions. Boards
vested with jurisdiction Of labor disputes
are always in line of fire.
"A few weeks ago. leading railway
periodical asserted that the re,iirosd lator
board was completely dominated by the
wishes of the labor organizations.
Within the last few days the puoyc
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR
g.. MEMBERS PLANNING HARD GRIND.
FOR SECOND WEEK OF MEETING
Recognition of Russia Is One of
the Main Issues to Come
Up Before the !
Delegates.
tny Ths Assoelated Pressl

CINCINNATI, June 1S.-with all OF its
important business awaiting considera-
ton, the American Federation of Labor
convention tomorrow opens it's second
week with President Samuel Gompers
and other officials planning a hard grind,
including the possibility Of a night session
or two during the middle of the week.
Final adjournment is expected to be
reached on Saturday.
Today the convention was at a stand
still except that some committees were
busy in preparation for the final week.
The main issues before the convention
include recognition Of Russia, court deci-
sions regarded as blows at organized
labor. consideration OF the political pro-
gram for the coming fall elections. re-
peal of the transportation act and strikes
involving miners, textile workers and
others, including the threatened walkout
of the railroad shopmen.
In preparation for the Wednesdays s
session, which has been set aside to con-
slider plans for overcoming court deci-
sious regarded as damaging to organ
lied labor. President Gompers has called
what is described as the largest staff Of
lawyers ever assembled by the Federation
to meet tomorrow here with officials.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19

freight rates could be greatly reduced
and wages to the employees increased"
The decisions Of the board We're said
to be "nanifestly UNJUST. and If ac-
cepted by the railroad employees would
mean that the labor provisions OF the
transportation act were a fraud perpetual
on labor" Further, the letter said the
board made a "blunder'' in interpreting
tho intent OF the transportation act but
added Eve can not expect any change
In your attitude"
The letter was signed by B: NJ. Jewell
president, and John Scott, secretary, of
the railway employees department. of the
American Federation of Labor, and the
heads OF the ten railroad unions. includ-
ing William Fl. Johnston, machinists; T.
A. Franklin, boilermakers; J. W. Kline
blacksmiths; J, ], Hynes, sheet metal
workers; J. p. Noonan, electrical work
ers; Martin F. Ryan, carmen; e. F.
Cradle, maintenance OF way employees;
a. Fl. Fitzgerald, clerks; Timothy Healy
stationary firemen and oilers, and d. w
Holt. signalmen.
Mr.. Lewis, the miners leader, was the
only one to discuss the probable effect
OF a walkout by the railroad shopmen,
sections and signalrnen and clerks. He
asserted that railroad transportation
would begin to ''slow down right away,
and after the men quit that train opera
tIon would be affected although none Of
the big Four" transportation brother
hoods. directly concerned In train move
ment, was included in the walkout. In
addition. he declared that ''the domestic
and industrial troubles generally would
increase IN progressive ration" with the
walkout OF the rail men coming on top
of the coal strike, which he said had kept
ESQ, 900 men out Of the mines since April
last
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19
ATLANTA Is HIT
BY WIND STORM
Uprooted Trees in Many Parts of
the City and Scattered
Limbs Across Wires.
(By The Associated Press,

ATLANTA, Ga, June18.-Damage
estimated at several thousand dollars
was done here late Sunday afternoon
by a terrific wind storm that lasted for
nearly an hour A tower on the con-
stitution building was struck by light
ming, and bricks scattered for many
yards over the streets in front OF the
structure.
The force Of the wind uprooted trees
in many parts Of the city and scattered
limbs across wires. temporarily par
aIyzing the telephone and lighting SER
vices.
Plate glass windows IN several of the
downtown store buildings We're broken
while the heavy downpour flooded the
basement Of Wesley Memorial Metho-
dist Church and a store building caus-
ing considerable damage
The telegraph companies reported
their lines practically unimpaired.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19
H. C. FLOWERS WILL BE
BURIED THIS AFTERNOON

The funeral of the late NJ. c. Flowers
will be held this afternoon at o'clock
at the residence, 1o11 East Desoto street,
Rev. Wiley Martin officiating. Interment
will be in st. Johns cemetery.
The following are the pail bearers:
John Taylor Amos Suggs, Willard Suggs.
Charles Armstrong, Walter Robert, John
Coker. Robert NJ. Merritt and L. E. Gen
try.
All Confederate veserans intending to
attend the funeral are requested to meet
at Pou's undertaking parlors at $3.50
o clock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-19
FIGHTING STILL
CONTINUES ABOUT
CITY OF CANTON
Soldiers of Sun Vat Sen Making
Brave Effort to Defeat
Those of Chen.
LOAD OF AMMUNITION
EXPL0DES IN RIVER
Was Floating Down in Junk to
Nanchang at Time-Fifty
> Persons Killed.
u The As,oelated Pra,,,

KIU KIANG. Province Of KianEs'
China. June 19-Fightlng continued
throughout Sunday In some places out
side Canton, the soldiers Of Dr. Sun IA
Sen. president Of the Southern govern
ment making brave efforts 30 defeat
those Of Chen Chiung-ATinE, althougr
their government has collapsed entlgei.
and Sun has fed
Chen one time adhcreat - Dr. sun.
controls Canton. presumably in behalf oF
WI Pei-Fu, who plans for 9 COnvocatior
Of the old Chinese parliament chen for
soolc Or. sun to embrace
Ir. sun. who fed Canton Saturday SIN
is at WhampOa. Ewangtung proViuce.
where he sought refuge on a Chinese
gunboat Whampoa is on tire Canton
river near Canton
Severe fighting continues m Slangsf
province, whose conquest sun planned as
a means of reaching the valle,- OF the
Ysng-Tze. Last Saturday a junk Iuac
of ammunition exploded as the iUuS yas
floating down the river at Ngaci1ne.
capital OF Eiaugsi. killing City nsrs.ns.
Adviccs received here do not nuke .les"
whether the junk had been set alrif.
by Suns men CT was being uscd bv the
defenders OF the city 10 transport man,
tions.
Forces Of DR.. sun aad OF R-u pei Fu
WHO Is carrying the defense of Man
chang and lSiangsi province iu sebalf rs
the Peking governm nave fous~
battle around E.ansu, aooat ia0 M
nCr. i1west oT &augfaar iiu1dreas
WlIs wounded are comrIg DOWN re
river from the Hattie tscd . Nanese
where an the hospitals already arc ,.....