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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
Believe Former President
Will Support "Wet"
Issue Openly. =.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE,

Copyright, 1922, by The Argus.)
! Washington. d. c., Dec. 11.-falK
of third party and progressive"
blocs has hitherto been confined to
its effect on the Republican party
and has been looked upon really as
a revolt inside that party but there
in every reason to believe the pro
gressive" movement will soon
break out in the ranks Of the Demo-
cratic party.
Woodrow Wilson's recent decf-
sion to take an active part In
Democratic politics, or rather his
rapid physical recuperation which
has enabled his physicians to per-
NIT him to dig into his correspond
ence and see callers Is significant
OF a change in the mood OF passive
silence which has characterized the
Democratic party during the recent
outcry of. the Republican progress
sives" for new deal in politics.
Wilson Plans ~COmeback-.
Mr.. Wilson is not by any means
the active man that he was when
president. Probably he never will
be. But he is physically stronger
today than at any time since his
collapse. He is capable of at least
two hours of sustained work every
day and he takes advantage of 1t to
write many letters and to see peo-
pie. He has been seeing an aver
age Of one caller q day and some
days he has had many more.
Most of them have been old friends
but some have brought him infor-
nation on the political state Of af-
fairs. Every one has gone away
with the impression that the mind
of Woodrow Wilson is as alert to-
day as it was when he was in the
presidency and that his reasoning
powers are as clear as they were
in the days Of war time chaos.
Thinks internationally.
The former president naturally
holds close to his heart the inter-
national situation but he is much
too good political diagnostician to
ignore the wave of sentiment on
domestic affairs which made itself
manifest in the primaries and the
elections this year. The Demo
cratic party under his leadership
prided itself on the name progress
sive". Mr.. Wilson won his nomi-
nation at Baltimore in 1912 because
he was progressive" and because
the Democrats felt that they, too,
must offer a progressive to win the
seemingly popular support that as
attaching at that time to the Bull
Moose movement.
Must Become Progressive.
If history is repeating itself and
il the progressive" bloc Of today
is endeavoring to capture control OF
the Republican party now as it
tried in 1910 and failing in that
helped to form a third party, then
! the Democrats must chart course
| which will put them in progressive
channels too.
Woodrow Wilson considers him
self the leader Of his party and the
spokesman of the progressive elA-
ments in Democracy which he feels
have dominated in the last eight
| years. Certainly the Wilson forces
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
Bar Raid Sunday Night IN East Moline
Federal, State and County
Officers Swoop Down on
City in Organized Force

Five residents OF East Moline,
taken in a joint raid, conducted
last night by federal, state and
county forces, are in the county
Jail after pleading not guilty 10
charges of liquor violations, run
ming disorderly house and beiEg
inmates, entered against themi
The raids were carried out witho 1t
the knowledge of the East Moline
police, inasmuch as it was not be-
heved they would be in entire sym.
pathy with the proceedings.
Those who are being held are:
Frank Baker, proprietor, and Ed
ward Larkin. bartender, 1918 Eigh-
teenth avenue, charged with keep
ing intoxicating liquor for sale.
Joseph Aerts, 1101 Thirteenth
street, charged with keeping liquor
for sale and keeping a house of
prostitution.
Margaret Elsin and Grace Lamar.
arrested in Aerts' place, charged
with being inmates of house Of
prostitution.
Sheriff C. L. Edwards and his
deputies, State Investigator H. S.
Mosher and his staff, States At.os-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
U. S. EXPORTS
INCREASING

Washington, Dec. 11.-Increased
exports during October, well dis
tributed among most of the coun-
try are shown in figures made pub
lie today by the department of
commerce.
Great Britain was the heaviest
purchaser of American products,
taking exports valued at $685.
O54, as compared with $70,S52,S10
for the preceding month.
Canadian purchases of American
products totaled $5S,459,656 in Oc-
tober as compared with $55,362,S52
in September.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
Method Handling Straits
Becomes A Hard Problem

Lausanne, Dec. 1.-THE ques-
ton Of how control Of the Turkish
straits will be administered. vheth-
er through some body under the
League of Nations, or under some
international units wholly separate
from the league, Is generally asked
by memberss of the near east con-
ference delegations which have NO
representatives among the military
experts who are now discussing the
straits problem Informally with
the Turks.
Inasmuch as Russia, Turkey and
America are not members Of the
League OF Nations. there would
doubtless be strong objection to any
plan to make control Of the straits
q league affair. Lord Curxon has
only once alluded to plan for tie
administration Of the waterway ard
then only in the most indefinite
way, saying that 1t had not been
decided whether regulation Of the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
FARM-LAbOR
OPENS FOR
NATL MEET
No Third Party Plan Is
Claim Made by
Leaders.

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. II. - The
two-day conference for progressive
political action opened today with
representatives of Labor, the
Farmer-Labor and National Nom
Partisan League groups, Pro
gressives and Socialists in attend
ance to map out policy for pres
ent and future political action.
Most of the opening session was
devoted to reading of reports. ap-
pointments OF commissions. the an
nual address of William H. John
ston, international president of the
Machinists' union and president OF
the conference.
Labor Men Attend.
Approximately two hundred dele
gates rom nearly every state, main
ly accredited delegates Of interna-
tional labor organizations and ma
tional farm groups, attended.
Among the prominent leaders here
are Warren S. Stone, president Of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers, D. r. Robertson, president
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen and Enginemen.
Each international organization
will have three delegates. In the
case OF a roll call vote, however,
instead of voting by delegates, each
organization will be allowed one
vote for each 10000 associate men,
bers.
No Third Party Hopes.
Prior to the conveping Of the
conference, Mr.. Johnston and other
LADDERS said that the formation of a
third political party was not con-
templated. Mr.. Johnston said that
I'VE are committed to the princi-
pies that the primary is q distinct
institution and that it is intended
as a means whereby voters can
place their candidates in non1ina-
ton and we intend to use our pow
er in the primaries to nominate the
right man, regardless Of political
faith"
Election Helped "Progressfye."
It was said, however, that some
Of the rank and file were strongly
in favor Of third party move
ment.
Summarizing the achievements
of the recent election, the annual
report Of the national committee Of
the conference states that ''it has
brought together the individual
workers and farmers and demon
strated their common economic
and, political interests and that
they can and viii unite their forces
in the political field" and ut has
given dignity and standing to the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11

ney Benjamin S. Bell and Assistant
States Attorney Edward L. Eagle,
and Federal Prohibition Agent Jo-
seph Prendergast made up the raid
ing squad, which, in six automo-
biles, invaded four East Moline sa-
looms at $3.50 o'clock last night.
Carefully planned, the assault on
the bootleggers was carried out
with precision which prevented
"tipoffs" from places entered to
other places which might be
thought to be objects of raids. The
several care proceeded to East Mo-
line separately, each carload of
men knowing their destination.
Divided among the several places
marked for invasion, the raiders
held back until exactly $50 o'clock
and then entered the saloons stimuli
taneously.
Kicks Over Bottle.
At the place of Frank Baker,
1918 Eighteenth avenue, Edward
Larkin was found in charge Of the
bar. He was placed under arrest,
but managed to KICK over a pint
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
SAVES CHURCH.
WITH HIS HAT

Astoria, Ore, Dec. u.-Members
of the First Baptist church congre-
CATION here told today how their
edifice was saved from destruction
in Fridays great fire by the pastor.
Rev. E. A. Gottberg, whose only
fire fighting apparatus was a bat
tered felt hat.
Rev. Gottberg rushed to his
church, located at some distance
from the main fire area, mounted
to the roof and beat out a number
Of blazes started from sparks. He
then kept watch until all danger
was past.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
THE WEATHER

.s
Mostly cloudy and unsettled
weather tonight and Tuesday.
Much colder. Strong northwest
winds.
Highest temperature yesterday,
40: lowest last night, 81.
Wind velocity at Z a. m- II miles
per hour.
12m. 7p. m. IA. n.
yester. yester. Today
Dry bulb temp. 81 81 50
Wet bulb temp. - 81 .3z
Relative humid. 81 6S %
River stage at Z .. M. 0.S a tall
OF 3 last 48 hours.
Sunset today 4.3z p. m: sunrise
tomorrow 7.22 q. m.
MeteoroIogist-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11

The battle array in Chicago show
ed wide division in many organ
izations and among industrial and
political leaders.
Thousands Of badges reading
Vote Yes" or "Vote NO" were
worn by citizens and banners were
being carried about the streets.
Many meetings were being held
by both sides in the contest. One
OF the principal meetings to oppose
the new constitution was one ad-
dressed by Mayor Thompson.
Members of the committee for
ratification issued a statement
charging that policemen, armed
with registration lists were calling
at homes and instructing citizens
how to vote.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11

straits would be placed under the
league or some other organization.
Pashs Friendly to League.
Ismet Pasha and his Turkish
associates are q little more friend
ly to the league idea than are For
eign Minister Tchitcherin and the
other bolshevik leaders, who de-
nounce 1t at every opportunity. de-
claring that the organization OF ma
tions is useless, inasmuch as the
United States does not belong. Al
though some Of the French dele
gates have been striving hard to
get the conference to declare q
Christmas holiday, the negotiations
are in such an uncertain stage that
Lord Cuz0n and many other dele
gates regard . long vacation as IN
desirable. It nov seems unlikely
that there will be . cessation OF the
discussions for longer than Christ
mas day, unless it Il possible to
sign some sort Of . tentative agree
ment or protocol before that timf.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
TURKEYS ARE
IMPORTED NOW

Toronto, Dec. II. - Hungarian
turkeys for the Christmas trade
are being imported into Canada for
the first time in the Dominion's
history A local dealer said today
that 100000 pounds had Just been
for wholesale trade at
prices lower than Canadian grown
birds.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
ARGUMENTS IN
Russell SUIT
BEGUN TO-DAY

Oxford, Miss, Dec. 11.-Argu-
ments were begun in federal court
here at 1880 O'Clock this morning
in the suit of Miss Frances Birk-
head, who Is suing Governor Lee
M. Russell Of Mississippi for $780,
900 damages based on charges of
seduction.
T. H. Campbell opened the argu-
ment for the plaintiff. Judge E. X.
Holmes announced the argument
will be limited to two hours to a
side. No testimony twas offered at
the morning session.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
BEGIN PLANS
ON waterway

Chicago, Dec. 11.-Plans looking
to the more rapid completion Of
legislation for the Great Lakes-St.
Lawrence waterway, were to be
taken up at a meeting today Of the
executive council OF the Great
Lakes-St. Lawrence Tidewater as
sociation.
Tomorrow the council of stateA
of the association, numbering
about one hundred men and in
GLIDING numerous governors, will
meet here for further discussion Of
the project
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
RIVER BILL IS
UP TO DEBATE

Washington, Dec. 11.-Hearings
on bill looking to the general irns
provement Of the Mississippi river
were begun today by the house
flood control committee, which went
into all phases Of the subject, in
cluding navigation. The witnesses
represented all parts Of the Mis-
sissippi valley.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
FAIRBANKS TO
APPEAL CASE

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. H.
Douglas Fairbanks was quoted to-
day as having declared he would
appeal to the United States su-
preme court from the decision of
the New York supreme court that
Triangle Film company had the
right to re-edit notion fpictures in
which he appeared under contract
several years ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
BANKERS ASSN.
MEETING TODAY

Washington, Dec. 11.-Members
Of the administrative committee Of
the American Bankers association
were here today for q three days
business session at which past and
prospective activities will be con-
sidered.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
MARRIED
LILY AGAIN
GETS DIVORCE

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Dec. IL
Mrs. Albert Lilley was today di-
vorced for the 11th time in 36 years.
She has married IL times, the first
husband having died. Incidentally
Lilley also was husbands No. and
10. Mrs. Liliey charged cruelty.
Lilley did not contest the suit.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
new WAR SHIPS
WILL Be BUILT

London, Dec. 11.-Prime. Minister
Bonar Law announced in the house
of commons today that the govern
ment had decided to begin the con-
struction Of new battleships allow
ed under the Washington naval
treaty.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
BUCK" weaver
IS RULED OUT

Chicago. Dec. 1l-K. NJ. Lands,
commissioner Of baseball, today de-
MED reinstatement OF George
(Buck) Weaver, former star third
baseman Of the Chicago White Sox.
Weaver was one OF those baseball
players and outsiders plotting to
throw the 1919 world series cham
pi0nship to Cincinnati.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
Reiect Poincare's Plan to
Send Troops Into
Germany.

AAyAA0OAs AV@s <AdjOu4 AlllCAk
Il the premiers' conference tonight
~ eight days in order to avert an
0sn rupture between England and
France over the question of Ger
nan reparations has been virtually
1scided upon, it was learned today.
The British cabinet rejected the
measures of force for the Ruhr dis
tfict upon which Premier Poincare
Insisted.
Prime Minister Bonar Law in
formed Premier Poincare that Brit
hh public opinion was overwhelm-
hgly opposed to any military meas
ufes against Germany.
The conference probably will re-
slme its session in eight days in
London or Paris. Meanwhile it is
hoped that some guarantees may be
hund which will satisfy the French
and at the same time make mill
hry action unnecessary.
1T was stated in French circles
hat the imminent adjournment
was merely a maneuver to prevent
N open break among the allies,
particularly between France and
England. and that there was little
likelihood of finding common basis
q agreement between England and
France.
II was further pointed out that
b spite of Premier Poincare's de-
Re to cooperate with the new
kitish government, he has been
hrced largely by the political
Nation at home to demand the
lzhr as the price Of any conces-
ms to Germany.
The meeting Of the premiers
KAeduled for this noon was post
paed until 4 o'clock. 1t was ex-
peted that in the meantime inter-
Hsvs would take place among the
psmiers in an 11th-hour effort
y ave the conversations from
WAT seemed this morning tos be
huitable postponement.
roincare had made a demand for
Aoccupation of the Ruhr as a
unsantee for German morator-
-
Hope Lies With q. s.
4 was stated in an authoritative
lnafican quarter that the chief
~ of bringing the British and
haach together during the period
adjournment to which the con-
lsence seems doomed, lies with the
United States. 1t was said by this
lsAority that England will prob
w ask the American government
III Is willing to cancel the French
~ to the United States provided
ghnd in turn cancels the French
~ to Great Britain and at the
- time enters a definite agree
nat with the American govern
ut ultimately to pay the British
~ to America.
his suggestion was made In
mally last evening to a certain
ecrtant American now In Lon
g and it will probably be pro-
- directly to Mr.. Hughes, the
NAsican secretary Of state, in the
ma Of the present week.
Cancel French Debtsr
wat Britain is said to look fav-
nv on the cancellation Of the
Nea debt due her, provided the
20 States cancels the French
10 America. 1t is the belief Of
"a officials that the United
: o1icials will be willing at
( b attend a conference at
such proposition could be
sghly discussed. It was also
y In American circles this
ng that the definite agreement
the British debt to the
States could or might be ac-
MED by proposal for a long
say so years, in which only
would be paid. 1t was ex-
this was on the theory that
Aited States was primarily in
tn securing the ultimate
AT Of the British debt rather
- immediate settlement.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
kill CITY
ED.N0 CRIME

seu. Col. Dec. 11.-Rod 8.
Il sor Of the Durango Demo-
found not guilty Of the
SM murder for which he was
connection with the death
Wood, city editor Of the
Herald, last April. The
ms returned at 8 O'Clock
lang after .13 ballots had
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
UNKNOWN Girl
KILLS HERSELF

Chicago, Dec. ia we'll dressed
unidentified young woman leaped in
front of an incoming Aurora, Elgin
& Chicago electric train in Oak
Park today and was killed. A
throng of people on the station
platform witnessed the tragedy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
WILSON'S INTENTION TO
RESUME LEADERSHIP NAY
BRING ABOUT DIFFICULTY
VICE PROBE

Louis GOderis reports Olds.
mobile taken from him by
Rock Island police on repre-.
sentati0n it was Stolen" Car
never returned.
Grand Jury resume hearing
witnesses In vice Investigation
Wednesday morning. In In
terim Mr.. MOsher and aids are
occupied assembling evidence.
Four saloons and disOrderly
houses in East Moline raided
Sunday night by organized
force Of federal, state and
county officers.
Sheriff c. L. Edwards orders
all lecks Of the county court
house changed.
Release on bail Of Thomas
Cox in Moline Jail on charge Of
murder, to be asked of Attor-
ney General Brundage, accord.
ing to G., E. Deitz, attorney for
Cox.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
QUAKE SHAKES
CHILEAN CITYS

Santiago, Chile, Dec. 11.-Strong
earth shocks were felt at Illapel
and Ovalle early today, according
to advices received here. State
railway officials said communica-
tions had been interrupted.
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n n. DALE DRAD.

Coffeyville. Kan, Dec. 11.-Hen-
ry ". Dale. 5s. supreme director Of
the Homesteaders, . fraternal or
der with headquarters at Des
Noines, Iowa, died yesterday. ~
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-11
CAMPAIGN ON
CONSTITUTION
ISSUE CLOSES
Excitement Runs Rife
OUer Matter in
Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE heated
campaign for and against the
proposed new constitution for
Illinois was to come to a close
tonight on the evening Of the
statewide election on the docu-
ment tomorrow. Unlike most
campaigns, which usually close
ON Saturday preceding a Tues
day election. the battle over the
basic law draft continued al.
most to the last minute.
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straits would be placed under the
league or some other organization
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-06-01
TRUSTEES NOTICE


BY virtue of the authority vested
in me as trustee in certain trust
deed executed ON November 9Th, 1919
Ib% Foster Muskgroye and Fannie
Muskgroye to secure an Indebtedness
of Three Hundred Eighty Six Dol
lars, due November Sth, 1918, to S HI
Stribling which said trust deed is re-
corded in the Chancefy Clerks office
of Neshoba county in Book 80. page
4l8. and default having been IL ade IN
the payment OF said sum, therefore ]
will. as trustee, on June oath. 1929 III
front Of the north door of the court
house In the town OF Philadelphia,
mississippi within legal hours affer
for sale to the highest and best bid
der the following described property
embraced in said trust deed lo-wit:
VIZ of nwA Section 8, Township 8,
Range IL.
Said sale will be made to satisfy
said Indebtedness with interest there
on and the cost of executing this
trust. witness my signature this
May 3Oth, 1922. .--G E wilson, trustee.
6222
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-06-01
Chancery Court Of Neshoba County
Miacfoesnx,s Ma, nso~,~, rnoa

Chancery Court Of NeShoba County.
Mississippi May Term 1922
J NJ Griffin vs Unknown Defendants
The State of Mississippi:
To all persons having rclaiming
right. title or interest in the swK of
neA and swA and the swA of nwA and
14h acres In the sw corner of seK OF
nwA and 8 acres more or less East of
the N 0 M & G Railroad In nek OF
nwA, and wagon road on the East
and South lines Of se1 Of nwA and 8
acres more or less of the seK of nwL
being all the land in said seL of nw1z
East of the N o M & G Railroad, less
the railroad right of way. where the
said N 0 M & c Railroad, now known
as the g NJ & N Railroad, may hance
to pass through any of the land here
in described. situated in Nesh shoba
County, said state, all being in Sec
ton 80. Township IL North, Range 10
East. You are commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court for thu
County of Neshoba, said state, on the
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-06-01
Announcements For Office
For Circuit Judge
G. f. Wilson
For Congress 5th Congressional
District
Mrs j E Arnold
Board OF Tarde Notice

l. B. Tigrett, President OF the
G. M. 4 y. Ry., has advised by
telegram that it will impossible
for him to be present at Mon
days Board OF Trade meeting.
An effort is being made to OBJ
tain aspeakerfrom Washington
D. G. who is in Mississippi. Mem
bers will be notified Monday il
any change is to be made in the
program.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-06-01

First Monday In November, 1929, Il,
siefend the suit Of ] NJ Griffin, where
In he seeks to perfect his title to said
land. wherein you are defendants.
This the 2sth day OF May 1929
8222 ID Pettey, Chancery Clerk
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-06-01

Gross ties are being cuton me
Neshoba Land Company's hold
ings, without permission. Tres
passers caught will be prosecuted
Neshoba Land Company.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-06-01
Home Talent

The goth Century Club will
present a home talent produc-
tion Wednesday May 31st at the
Theatre. 1t promises to be an
excellent program.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-06-01
Relief Fund

We acknowlede gratefully $5
from J. q. Stribling and Mrs.
Stribling, Union, Miss. for the
Relief Fund in Miss. Delta 9th
er contributions will be acknowl-
edged.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-06-01
Country Merchants

Sales books which we have had
many requests for are on hand.
Neshoba Democrat.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-06-01

post ooe At Philadelphia Miss second class mall matter