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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
HULL'S SECRETARY
TO FILL VACANCY

Charles E. Lewis. former DAY.
export newspaper man, has been
recommended to the postoffice de-
partment by Congressman Harry
Hull or the Second Iowa district,
Tor acting postmaster OF Daven-
port, pending the civil service ex-
animation to choose a successor to
Postmaster Fred B. Sharon, whose
commission expired this week, and
who is not seeking reappointment.
Mr.. Lewis is Congressman Iull's
private secretary in Washington,
and should he be appointed tenn
porarily to the Office, and prove
his efficiency and adaptability to
the satisfaction OF the patrons of
tho Office in the interim, it will
give him an advantage over the
other candidates who will present
themselves when the examination
is held
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
ALLEGED HOUSE
BREAKER TAKEN
lanes King Sentenced to so Days
for Breaking Into Cellar at
Stewart Home.

lanes King. Omaha. Neb., was
.snfenced to so days in the county
an by Magistrate d. ]. Cleland in
solice court this morning on
sbaree of vagrancy.
King was arrested the night of
Ian 1 by Detective Dennis Bennett,
Tho found him in the basement OF
ne home of William Mclean Stew
at s21 Nineteenth street.
King had raised basement win
dow and had entered the cellar. He
had been followed by Detective
Rennett and arrested before he had
rime TO gain access to the rooms
above. Immediately after being
commanded to hold up his hands,
King feigned drunkenness. He de-
cared that he did not know where
he was and knew nothing about
breaking into the cellar. Police
record showed that he had been on
the bum" and had been in Rock
Island four days prior to breaking
into the Stewart home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27

Even a sick child loves the
"fruity" taste OF California Fig
Syrup" If the little tongue is
coated, or if your child is listless,
cross. feverish, full of cold, or has
collie, teaspoonful will never fail
to open the bowels. In a few hours
you can see for yourself how thor
oughly it works all the constipa-
tion poison, sour bile and waste
from the tender, little bowels and
gives you a well, playful little child
again.
Millions of mothers keep Cali
fornia Fig Syrup" handy. They
know a teaspoonful today saves a
sick child tomorrow. Ask your
druggist for genuine California
Fig Syrup" which has directions for
children and babies of all ages
printed on bottle Mother, You
must say California" or you may
get an imitation fig syrup.-(Ad-
vertisementl
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
BURGLARY SUSPECT
FREED BY COURTS

]. B. Harris. %, of Kansas City.
arrested by Davenport police 10
days ago on suspicion, AMI later
held in custody for Omaha author
tiles has been released from the
Scott county Jail on habeas corpus
proceedings.
The order releasing Harris fol-
lowed the receipt of word from
Omaha that the charge of burglary
against the young man in that city
had been dismissed.
Harris was arrested in his room
at the Hotel Davenport following
the robbing of two safes in Stand
ard Oil company filling stations. A
pistol and fiashlight were found in
his trunk. The police were unable
to find additional evidence against
him.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27

created by such meetings, urging
that that spirit be sustained.
A musical program was given
which included vocal solo by Cliff
ford loren, violin solo by Leroy
Stark and songs by the senior male
quartet.
Games were enjoyed after the
speaking and program, and the
evenings entertainment was CON
cluded with the serving of refresh
ments.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27

De present. including Charles BY
ers OF Springfield. grand patriarch !.
scnn Sityka OF Chicago, grand Sc
NOR warden; Carl Weber of Jack
sonville, grand junior warden;
Sam ]. Baker OF Olney, grand
scribe; Charles Merritt of Salem.
grand treasurer; DR.. C. A. Robbins
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
FKDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUs-JANUARY 27. 1922

campments of Rock Island county
will gather at Swedish Olive hall,
Moline, tomorrow, for the school
of instruction and the comforting
OF the grand encampment and pa
triarchal degrees on number OF
candidates.
A number OF grand officers will
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27

of Dixon. past grand master, and
others.
The school of instruction Will
open at 2:2o o'clock in the after
noon, with Huntington James of
hankakee. past grand patriarch and
grand instructor, in charge.
The grand encampment degree
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27

will be conferred on the past CHIEF
patriarchs st a special session for
grand encampment members at
1880 o'clock in the evening.
At S O'Clock the patriarohal de-
gree will be conferred by a COM
bination staff from encampments
No. 153 and No. 200 of Moline. Fol-N
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27

lowing the work there win be a re-
ception in honor Of the grand Of
ficers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
Administer Rugs

Many prefer one of these rugs be-
cause of the deep pile and beautiful
25 of our incest patterns for this
weeks sale to go at S42.50, S38, $36
and $33. 2 only 11.3x12. Close out
$35.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
GRAND OFFICERS
OF LODGE WILL
ATTEND MEETING

Especial Moline Seryicep
Odd Fellows from all of the en-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
To nnnSr RnNTTs

Washington, Jan. 27.-Early ac-
ton In the house On q soldiers
bonus bill was forecast
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
TOrringtOn Electric
Sweeper

Just IL to sell-have one sent on
approval-if o. K then pay us 81
a week until paid in full. Special S45.
Free-During this sale we will give
to every purchaser of Torrington
Electric 2 27-inch Velvet Rugs or
one 3x6 Administer Rug.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
Stair and Hall Carpet

At our special price those who have been wait
ing for carpet prices to-come down can now afford
to buy.
27-inch Tapestry Carpet, cut to ............7 Use
27-inch heavy tapestry carpet, cut to. CSC
27-inch good velvet carpet, cut to. S1.19
27-nch wilton velvet carpet, cut to. ...... S2.40
Door Mats for Bad Weather
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
DIFFERENT"

Save while you can-we guarantee
prices will not be lower in spring.
WiltOns
The finest we carry-the genuine
Wilton with fringe. Choice of any
9x12 or 8.3x10.6 in stock
$500
Tapestry Brussels Rug
A group of good look all over and
medallion patterns-a rug that stands
hard wear and is easy to clean.
9x12 and 8.3x10.6 size.
Priced $29, SIG and S22.
Waite Grass Rugs
For porch, bed room or spare room
All good patterns and yet not ex-
pensive.
Choice-All sizes-all patterns
One-Third Off
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-27
Special

Is 9x12 drop patterns of Renoleum
(feft base) rugs.
Choice ... S10.95
Linoleum by the square yd.
$1.15 grade. Our best print 49,. SIC
roc grade, felt base ...........59c
Inlaid-S2.25, SLIGO, S1.45, S1.25
Brown Battleship
SIG grade ............... $2.35
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21

London, Oct. 2O.-Lloyd George is out with the announcement that he intends to make a fight at the coming election for his reinstate- ment as Premier of Britain. His wife, speaking of his entry into the campaign, said, The loves a fight and his spirit goes up and his health improves when there is a fight on; he will be back in the premiership"
 The former premier is leaving to- day for his campaign through the heart of England.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
SEEKS
 SAWYER'S SCALP

New Orleans, Oct. 2O.-The Amer icaU Legion in convention in this city is asking by resolution for the re- moyal of BrigadieT General Sawyer, the Presidents personal physician. The request for this removal is based on the charge that Sawyer has block ed the American Legion hospitalIza- ton program. Ths resolution call ing for his removal carried in the convention by a vote of 60l to 375.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
EQUALIZATION BOARD
 FINISHES LABORS

The City Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization, has just about completed it's work for the year. A number of protestants were heard and where it was possible for the Board to acceed to the protests it was done. Some few assessments were raised and a few adjustments were made in other cases but in the main the assessments stand as they have been for the past two years, The Board did not raise the rate and that will be one and one half cents as heretofore.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
BLAnES POWERS FOR IMPENDING
 TROUBLES

Moscow, Oct. 2O.-Foreigu Minis ter N. Tchitcheriu of the Red gov ernmeut of Russia in a note address ed to Britain and Italy states thar the thing which is liable to cause serious international complications Is the repeated refusal of the pow CTS to take into consideration Rus sia's most elementary and just de mands. That this attitude on the part of the powers, far from con- tributug to the consolidation of the general peace conditions is more likely to bring about serious inter national complications.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21

Seattle, Oct, 2O.-The Alaska Company is making a big bid for a portion of the select tour ist travel to Alaskan ports next sum mer. The contract for new one million dollar passenger liner toI
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
OFFERS CHILD
 ID COMPENSATE

San Francisco, Oct. 2l.-Char- les B. Ackley, an electrician of this city, while intoxicated, ran down and killed Marion Newton, four years old. The accident occurred yester- day afternoon. Ackley offered to give his own five-year old girl Isa' bel, to the bereaved parents to com pensate them for their loss but Mar ions mother refused the gift.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
RED ARMY WEARS
 VLADIvosToCK

Mosco, Oct. 21.-The far eastern Red army is within fifteen miles or Vladivostoek. This is the announce mcnt made, in accordance with dispatch received here from Chita. The Soviet government has with drawn it's guarantee of protection to foreigners at Yladivostock ac- cording to an announcement made bv Foreign Minister Tchitcherin to- day.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
CURZON TO REMAIN
 IN NEW GARNET

London. Oct. 2I.-Lord CurEOn. who was Secretary for Foreign Af- fairs in the Lloyd George cabinet. wslI remain in charge Of the same portfolio in the new cabinet which IS being formed by Bonar Law This will make for continuity in the con ducuug Of the negotiations now in the Near East situation. He will represent Great Britain at the Turk. Ish peace conference for which he was arranging the prellmin5ries at Che time of the resignation Of Lloyd George.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
NEW YORK MEN
 LEASH NEW OLYMPIC

Seattle, Oct. 2O.-Frank A. Dud- ley, president of the United Hotels Company of America, ahd Roy Car uthers, the managing director of the Waldorf Astoria hotel of New York city, today, leased the Olympic ho- tel the new three million dollar hO- tel. which Seattle men are construct ing in this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
MINISTRY TO
 REPUDIATE ALL OBLIGATIONS

Constantinople, Oct. 21.-T h e Turkish Nationalist ministry of Fi- nance has issued a statement, in which it is indicated, that 1t intends to repudiate all debts, conventions, treaties, contracts and decrees, pro" mulgated by the government of the Sultan, prior to March Is, 1920.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
TWINS DECLARED TO
 BE ONLY DOLLS

Hammond, Ind. Oct. 21.-Mrs. Hazel McNally, who was declared by her husband to be the mother of twins. was freed from the charge of murder this afternoon, when Judge Cleveland, ruled that the state failed to prove the infants not still alive. The defense maintained that, the twins born" to Mrs. .McNally last December, were inanimate creations of china and straw dressed in baby clothes.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
ITALIAN LEADERS
 JOIN THEIR FORCES

Rome, Oct. 2O.-D'Annunzio, the Italian soldier-poet, who posed in the world lime light In the Plume incident has joined forces with Ben ito Nuzzolini, the leader of the Fas- cisti, having signed an agreement uniting their two forces and estab- fishing a common action between the two leaders throughout Italy.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
KEMALIsT ARMY
 GETTING WAR WEARY

Chanak, Oct. 21.-Reports reach ed this place from the interior, that Kemal Pasha has a mutiny on his hands in the forces under him. Those troops behind the Egine-Tur- kish railway headquarters, for this region have mutinied and the sol- diers state that they are war weary and want to return to their homes.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
EAST PEACE
FARLEY NOV. IS

Paris, Oct. 2O.-The Near Eastern conference has been tentatively set for November .l3th, at Lausanne Switzerland. The preliminary con- ference which it had been proposed to hold today in London was aban- dored after France had refused to approve of London as the meeting place for the barley. France is urg- ing the necessity of holding the con- ference as soon as possible because of the Turks, who officials say are daily becoming more restiye,
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21

New York. Oct. 20.-Captain Rob ert Roseubluth surrendered himself to the custody of the law in United States Commissioner Hitchcock 8 office yesterday. He was placed un- der arrest on warrant charging him with complicity with Roland W. Pothier of Providence, R. l., in slay- ing Major Alexander Cronkhite, at Camp Lewis. Washington.
 This case attracted nationwide in terest about a year ago, when these men were arrested and tried for the
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
LEVINE DOOMED
TO INSANITY

Chicago, Oct. 2O.-AcCording to the opinion of Professor Alexander A. Maximoy, an instructure in Anan- tony at the University of Chicago. Lenine, the head Of the Soviet gov- ernment is doomed to insanity. Prof. Maximov made this declara- ton following his return from a so- journ of some time in Russia.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
PRESIDENT WILL REFUSE
 TO DUST SAWYER

Washington, Oct. 20.-President Harding when informed of the ac- tion of the American Legion request ing him to remove General Sawyer from the headship of the HOspitali- zation Board stated that he would not grant the demand of the Legion.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21

London, Oct. 21.-Lloyd George is at Leeds, and while there will com plete his preparations of series of the strongest fighting speeches of any political campaign in recent British history. At the guild hall, when he proposed the health of the Prince of Wales, the Ex-premier re- ceived an unparalleled ovation.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
BLUE TICKET I. ". W. MEN
 our K PORTLAND

Portland, O-e., Oct. z1.-Sixteen of the I. W. WIS arrested in Fort land were escorted 10 !ae cIty's lim- it's by the police and instructed to keep travelling down the Willamette. valley.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
TO FIGHT EXTRADITION

New York, Oct. 2O.-Rosenbluth, and Pothier will fight extradltlon from New York to Washington for trial on the charge of complcity in the murder of Major Cronkhite. The former was released on forty thou sand dollars bond.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21

Council Bluffs, Ia, Oct. 2O.-Four- teen of the forty-one mail clerks, who were accused of stealing from the mails appeared before the United States commissioner at noon today and were bound over. All plead guilty.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
STEAMSHIP JEFFERSON LOSES
 PROPELLER IN DIXON'S ENTRANCE

lighthouse tender Cedar, and the coast guard cutter smith, are rush ing to her assistance. They will probably tow her back to Ketchlkau where repairs will be made or she may be taken m tow of one Of the Alaska liners bound fer Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21

Seattle, Oct. 21.-The Steamship Jefferson of the Alaska Steamship Company southbound from Ketchi- kan, her last port, iOst her prOpel- Ter and anchored at DixOn's en- trance lighthouse. The Jefferson has on board IF passengers. The
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
TO ESTABLISH INSANE
 WARD AT CAMP GRANT

Chicago, H., Oct. 21.-A plan has been proposed for the establishment of a Federal institution for the criminally insane at Camp Grant. The plan was outlined by Attorney General Daugherty.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
NEW MONARCHIST!C
 REIuLT IN GERMANY

Berlin, Oct. 2I.-The pullce Of this city are under orders to crush the new mOnachisLc revolt. which is being plotted The government has seized documents whicn revealed a plot to include the assassination of Chancellor Worth.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
SIMS SAYS NAVY
IS UNPREPARED

Cleveland, Oct. 2O.-Admiral Sims, retired, in an address in this city, stated that the United States navy was not prepared for war in 1917, and it is no better prepared for war at the present time than it was then.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
OWSLEY OF TEXAS
 IS LEGION COMMANDER

New Orleans, Oct. 2O.-AlVin M. Owsley of Texas is the new comman- der of the American Legion. He was elected at the convention at to- days session.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21

Leeds, Oct. 21.-Lloyd George started in on his campaign for the restoration of himself to the pre- miership of England at Leeds. He
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
BONAR LAW TO
BE NEW PREMIER

London, Oct. 2O.-King George has asked Andrew BOnar Law, one of the leading political lights of Brit ian to form a new cabinet in success sion to the ministry of Lloyd George, resigned. Law has consented to un- dertake the task, according to a re- port by the Evening News, of last night.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
LLOYD GEORGE ID FIGHT FOR
 PREMIERSHIP OF BRITISH EMPIRE

declared in speech at this city that the banner of party strife had been hoisted at Carlton Club, and the peo- pie must decide whether party or na- tion is to come first. The ex-pre- mier declared that he stood for the people. With these words he open ed his campaign.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21

Providence, R. l., Oct. 21.-Roland R. Pothier, a former army sergeant was arrested on Thursday charged with the murder of Major Cronkhite at Camp Lewis. Pothier has indi- cated that he will fight extradition to the State of Washington, where the trial would be held.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
FOURTEEN MAIL CLERKS PLEAD
 GUILTY

Chicago, Oct. 20.-Forty employ es of the Commercial Railway post office of Councill Bluffs, Iowa were suspended last night. These men are charged with having stolen $l,nGO a month from the mails.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
MARINES LAND
AT VLADIVOSTOCK

Iladivostoc6, Oct. 2O.--American and British marnG were landed here today. They will guard the ccnsulates and refugees of the two nations.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
LEGION ENTERTAINS
 GENERAL PERSHINU

New Orleans. Oct. 2O.--Ths Am- ericau Legion in convention here, entertained General Pershing last night. lsa
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
MILLION D0LLAR LINER FUR
 ALASKA RUN NEXT SUMNER

make the Alasku run next summer
 has been let to the Todd Drydock and Construction Corporation of Ia coma. The vessel will be of twin screw steel construction and will make sixteen knots. She will be ready for the service next summer.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
ND TICE

A dance will be given by the Or der of Eastern Star, Friday even ing, Oct. 27, at the Masonic hall. Ma. sons and family are invited.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
SEATTLE MAN ADJUTANT
 AMERICAN LEGION

New Orleans, Oct. 21.-Lemuol Dolles of Seattle, was today elected National Adjutant of the American Legion.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
SENATOR OOOE OUT
TOR POINDEXTER

Seattle. Oct. 2l.-Senator Oddle, of Nevada is to speak iu this city a! a POindeXtar rally.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
GIVEN PONCARE

Paris, Oct. 2O.-The Chamber of Deputies last evening gave a vote of confidence to Premier Poincare's conduct of the government.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-10-21
.ROSENBLUTH AND P01HIER AGAIN
 CHARGED WITH GRONKHITE DEATH

staying of Major CrOnkhite. The jury freed the men, but further in vestigation has been made and they are to be tried again.
Hickory daily record., 1922-12-12
THAT'S ENOUGH

did you remove the price marks
from all the presents before you wrap
ped them up, Hehry?'.
mo, dear. Only form the inexpen-
sive ones. Life
Some of the big guns were silanccd
on that November u, but Others al
once began work u their memol.@--
Anderson Herald.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-15
Announcements
lost AND FouNn

LOST Downtown. largo cameo pin, wotr.
ans hved. rosge on hale necklace, fe-
ward. DHUre 1875.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-15
IF ONLY HE HAD
LISTENED TO MA
Thus Son Reproaches
Father Arrested for
Moonshinjng

"Pappy, ma told YOU that you'd
get kctched II you didn't quit
Such was the II told you so.' di-
rected at Amos Thompson late sat
urday evening by his youthful son.
when federal officers raidcd the
Thompson place near Buwdcu In
Creek county ana found two huge
copper stills and one Of the most
complete moOushlno OUTFITS ever un-
carthed I'm this county.
"Nou git" was the fathers advice
TO the son. who obeyed orders.
Federal officers under thc lead Of
Prohibition Enforcement officer Bu-
zee and Marshall George Hanna.
made sally into Creek county sat
urday ard Thompson and HIS "corn
outfit" were the fruits on the
Thompson place the officers found
two complete copper stills, fivo bar
rels OF mash and eight gallons OF
corn whisky Roth stills were OF a
Npe practically unknown In this
soCtion--being uf the old Kentucky
pattern. At least that In what
Thompson said. who halls from tho
bluegrass state,
Thompson entered a plea OF not
Commissioner w. j. Melton
and waived preliminary
trial. His bond was sct NJ $500,
pending appearance before the fed
cral grand jury, and when he an
nounccd his inability 10 make bond
OF any Size, he was ordered to jail
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-15
WORLD MARKET PAGE
Cotton

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 1.-THE
rainfall In the western belt. reports
mat the allied conference had ended
and an unfsvorable Interpretation
or news concerning the rail strike
combined to depress the price OF cot
ton today Rains in Texas were a
factor from the opening and in the
Iate trading they caused the heaviest
selling pressure OF the day because
OF expectations that tomorrow's
weather returns would indicate tho
pTeaking of the drought over a con-
siderable area. The close was AT the
lowest at net losses OF 81 TO go points.
october closing AZ ~ soc.
The opening was lower and the
lhItlaI decline lasted until Il amount
90 70 26 TO 32 points. after which
the market went into strong rally
because OF persistent private wire
rufnors that tho coal strike was
ahout TO be settled. At this stage
the market went to It's highest
october rising to 20.55c and the more
active months showing gains over
saturdays close OF to 10 points.
The near positions we're stronger
Than the distant. Reports OF too
much rain In the eastern belt. con-
tlnued claims of crop deterioration
IN most sections. both east and west
OF the Mississippi river and a pri-
vate bureau mid d-month condition re-
port Of Gf.7, indicating deterioration
Tor the half month Of 66 points were
help TO values az this time.