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The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22

IN not worrying about Nell shS'll |
be all right" said Mrs. Dixon. Civ. |
ing last wave Of her hand - the |
buggy disappeared around the
corner. ITS her big sister I'm worry
Ing about NelPs the most trust
worthy one I've got"
{ "Aii the same" replied Aunt Jean.
I'D have thought twice before send
!. ing that little thing OF alone like that.
Spose the horse should run away.
S'pose tramp was to hold her up"
"Oh!" exclaimed Mrs. Dixon. turn
ing pale. II never thought OF such
things A. that. There never have
been tramps around and Scrap
never has run away. but now I'm wor-
risd sick. I'll run into the house and
call up Mrs. Morely and ask her to
{ let me know the minute Nell gets
there"
ITS sure blowing up Storm" said
Aunt Jean. looking gloomily up at the
/! sky.
Il II was going to rain and that was
why Mrs. Dixon had sent Trustworthy
Nell with the buggy three miles to
the Morely's farm, to fetch her big
sister Dorothy. who had gone there
to give Ann Morely a music lesson.
Dorothy was all Of sixteen but as
"skittish as q colt" as Aunt Jean put
It. In fact. Dorothy was clever and
smart and talented. but she didn't use
her brains much for everyday ordf-
nary things: Nell was the practical
one. who, though only twelve. could
l~~ ks,r hAp ho nd
to most anything. Dorothy would
promise anything. and forget just a.
quick: Nell wasn't so quick to prom
ise, but when she did she meant It.
J, "she may be little and all that. !"
said her mother. "but couldn't have
/ sent more trusty messenger. OF
course. I'd have gone myself II 1t
wasn't for Dad being SO sick"
Nell socr reached the Morelys and.
OF course. telephoned her mother at
once.
"Mrs. Moreiy said you were worried.
honey-mum." she said. Scrap and
got here all right and now we're goins
to Humphries. Dorothy went over
there after finishing AIMS lesson
/ Glad Humphries is thinking Of takins
lessons Isn't that fine? Well. I'll
hustle along and don't worry. honey
num-"
Looks mighty threatening" said
Mrs. Morely looking at the sky.
you'd better hurry. 4, These spring
rains wash the BOTTOMS out Of the dirt
roads. And. by the way. Nell. I'm
owing your sister for eight lessons
Pa sold hog yesterday and I've 60,
the money In the house 30 4 might 4,
| welt give 1t to you now"
"Oh dear!" thought\NelL II haven,
any purse"
But she took the money which wa.
\ all wrapped up in q knot, thu
crumpled bills wadded around thu
silver pieces. Then saying "ThanE
you" and Good bye" as every polite
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22

which are we'll driven and clinched
on the bottom Of the cleats: ordinary
nails will rust out quickly and they
will not clinch satisfactorily. The
nails should be placed staggering as at
c to prevent splitting the wood and to
siye maximum strength. The cleat D
il nailed ON with n" brads: Its func-
tion u to prevent water which may
slop over the dish pan from running
on the rack onto the door or the front
Of the skirt Of the one in charge Of
the operation. A thorough coating Of
iinsesd oil renewed occasionally when
the rack Is perfectly dry u the best
finish which an article OF this sort can
have.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22
was a beautiful summer day and
feddy and Bella and John bothered
mother for something new to do.

was USduLllul summer DAY ana
feddy and Bella and John bothered
mother for something new to do.
Very WE'LL" said Mother. ii the
boys will fix up the cellar and Bella
VIII help me with the lunch we will
all go Off on picnic"
Then shout of Joy went up from
the children and the boys hastened of
to the cellar and Bella and her mother
went out to the kitchen to fax a sur
prise basket for the boys Such
goodies as there were in it! Hard
boiled eggs and Jelly sandwiches, to-
matoes and celery. bananas and
cookies. And hidden away in q corner
mother had tucked bottle of olives.
Then the merry party trooped down
the street, the boys carrying the basket
and Mother and Bella carrying the
rug on which they were to sit in the
woods. A short ride on the trolley
car brought them to the entrance of
the picnic woods. and once there a
ten minute walk led them to a grassy
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22
COUNTRY ADJUSTMENTS

II N summer I'm contented.
Il From play i never stop:
I've lots Of things invented.
From games to keeping shop.
If mother has consented.
When all amusements drop.
| beat a drumhead cabbage.
Or spin turnip-top.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22
Did she Let 60 The Relnss Never.

the huddled form. They drew near.
Scrap prancing and rolling his eyes.
Nell strained her eyes to make out
the shape in the dim light. but Scrap
wouldn't let her get more than "a
fieeting glimpse, for all OF a sudden
his thrashing foot struck the girl just
back of the knees. Up few her feet
and down went her head. But did she
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22

the earliest pussy-willows and violets.
A. they. neared the bridge Nell saw
lying huddled up by the
side Of the road. 1t looked like q per-
peered at It. Scrap began to quiver
and paw the ground. When Nell
urged him on. he shied and began to
run in a circle. which pretty neas
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22

to say Good day" to Teddy and SUSIE
May. He wore a pretty scaly suit OF
RED and YELLOW with fins and tail
Of BLUE. His eyes were a LIGHT
GREEN. So away they went and
had a wonderful time.
The border can be colored YELLOW
and the lettering can be BLUE to
match the sky.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22
GROWING YOUNGER

Seems TO me they think childts
Not fit to spend a day with-
Dad is just the other way.
Thinks boys are meant to play with.
Folks that act that way. Dad say,-
Their age. i doesn't matter
Tell the world they're growing old
And only s;t and chatter.
And they always get quite thin.
Qr fat. ffom idle hunger
Wish they knew N Daddy's way
0f sow;.s alesys ypsass.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22

111HY DO people. when they loss
From lips and cheeks their sosss
And shs funniest warts and tbnss
Are growing on the;r noses.
Never seem b Ike ! child
To ruu o. jump q holler1
Dad viii nevss Ct thst way
. I'd Ike % bet : dollarl
II ths;s hair de least BIT gray.
O. they have soe wrinkle.
Hear ihen ~; Now = awayl
- - linkla
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22

bon about 1t.
Both Susie May and Dolly had
bright YELLOW curls and rosey
PINK cheeks. and Teddy had BROWN
hair and PINK cheeks.
The sky was a beautiful BLUE and
the sea was GREEN with white
foamy lines in it. A beautiful fish
came up out Of the GREEN waves
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22
THE JUNIOR COOK
APRICOT SHORTCAKE

Wash and stone 8 pirts or more OF
apricots (the more that can be used.
the more delicious the resulting cake).
Slightly mash the halves with a wire
potato masher and add cupful sugar.
Put in a cool place to stand hour.
Slft together
cupful flour.
/ rounded teaspoonful baking
powder.
y teaspoopful salt.
With cool finger tips work In
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22

3 teaspoonfuls shortening.
! tablespoonful sugar.
Add milk to make a soft dough
(this will take about l-3 cupfuD.
Spread out on a Q inch pie pan ana
bake IN a quick oven.
Split the cake and butter.
Add half the fruit to the center.
Put on the top and add the other
half of the fruit.
Garnish with whipped cream and
serve at once.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
Elliott Opens War ON
City Sanitation Board

When Lucius B. Swift, member OF
the board of sanitary commissioners,
called him a liar at the board meeting
today, Vice President John L. Elliott
declared:
i've tried my best to make peace
between you and the city administra-
ton, but from now on I serve notice
on you I will not try to make peace
for you with anybody and I'm going to
Nse what influence 1 have to help
abolish the board of sanitary commits
sioners."
The city administration intends to
have a bill introduced in the Legisla-
ture in January doing away with the
sanitary department. Elliott and
Swift have clashed frequently since
the former became a member of the
board last January.
Trouble broke out today when Ell
lott and President Jay A. Craven
voted to appoint Allen Lloyd, chem
ist now working under Charles H.
Hurd. consulting engineer in charge
OF construction of the city sewage
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
COMMUNITY FUND
NEARLY S600,00O
Officials Plan to Close Chest
Campaign Monday Noon.

Additions bringing the total col
lected by the Community Chest up to
S597 900 were reported by workers at
the luncheon today at the Claypool
Hotel Officials Of the Community
Chest plan 10 close the campaign Mon
day noon. There will be no more
luncheons until Monday. The extra
time Will be devoted TO work by the
campaign chairmen and workers.
Additions Of the districts were rs
follows: West division. $1,4S1,22;
South, 1894: East 1892 50; North. ST.
37O4O: mile square. s11, 500, govern.
mental, S732.5O Industrial. $4.97944;
mercantile. S5.74471; class T., $6.-
$500.
The Industrial section was organ
izing several factories which have not
yet been touched. Large contribu-
tions are expected from that source.
Announcement was made that Of
ficials Of the Community Chest We're
trying to arrange a football game be
tween Indiana University al d Butler
College for Thanksgiving day at
Washington Park. Part OF the pro
ceeds would go to the chest and part
to the colleges.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
Commission Submits Findings
After Careful Study of State
Educational System.
FINANCED BY ROCKEFELLER
Would improve Licensing, Ad-
ministration, Training and
=
Salary Schedule.
Note-A summary of the school
survey report appears on page i.

Numerous improvements in the
school situation in Indiana were
recommended in the first report Of
the Indiana educational survey com
mission filed with Governor McCray
today.
The commission has been investi-
eating the school situation in Indiana
for more than a year preparing rec
concentrations TO be presented TO the
Legislature, when It convenes in Jan
uary. The work has been financed
largely by the Rockefeller Founda-
ton.
THE commission IS not recommend
ing an elaborate legislative program
Charles NJ. Curry, chairman Of the
commission, said: The intention is
to propose three pieces Of major leg
islation. One viii deal with a better
plan for State organization and ad-
ministrGtion. likewise with the local
administration and to seek improve
ments in teacher training, recon-
mending a consistent licensing sys-
TEN ana salary schedule
The first report covers these sub
Jects. There will be two more re-
ports.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23

disposal plant, to be chemist in
charge of the laboratory at the sew
age disposal plant, at $4,000 a year.
Elliott explained Lloyd was being
placed in charge Of the laboratory
because he and Craven did not want
E. w. McCulloch, consulting en-
gineer, in charge of the plans for the
proposed new garbage disposal plant,
to have his chemical tests made un-
der Cecil K. Calvert, employe under
Hurd. who has had charge of the lab
oratory.
Elliott said Swift wanted to delay
erection of the garage plant for three
years.
Elliott and Craven want the plant
erected Immediately to eliminate OBJ
ieCtions West indianapolis has con-
tinually made against offensive odors
from the present plant.
The boards attorney submitted a
preliminary draft Of resolu-
ito for construction of the gar
bage plant. Upon Swift's request for
time in which to study the resolution
the board delayed action on it until
next Tuesday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
OTHER JOBSLAID
To ORME SLAYER
Police Investigate Series of
Country rioId-ups.

That Hence Orme was murdered by
one OF two hOld-up men who have
committed a series of robberies on
roads northeast Of the city. was the
theory advanced today by Jerry Kin
ney, captain of detectives. Four Of
these hold-ups. besides the one in
which Orme was killed. have been
reported to the police
Captain Kinney agreed with other
police officials that not one in FIVE Of
the hold-ups that have occurred on
roads in this vicinity have been re
ported to the police.
An appeal was issued to persons
who have been held up by robbers
to send TO the police or telephone de.
scriptions Of the bandits Captain
Kinney promised that victims of these
hold ups would be protected from en-
barrassment and that if they could
give descriptions they would not even
be asked to give their names.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
FLAMES DESTROY
TWO DWELLINGS
West indianapolis Is Scene of
Blaze Spread by Wind.

Fire today destroyed two houses and
damaged two others in West In
dianapolis. The cause of the fire was
not determined.
Starting in the home of Mrs. Lulu
Plake, 1912 Lee ST, the flames were
famed by the wind and communicated
to other houses. When the fire APP
paratus arrived they found the Plake
home and the home of William
Icenogel. 1916 Lee st. and Charles T.
Long. 1540 Lee ST., all completely
covered with flames.
The Icenogel home and the Long
home were both burned to the ground
and the Plake home damaged to such
an extent that it is doubtful if any
value is left This loss is given at
nearly $1,000 while the other two
losses are estimated by the fremen at
1900. each.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
Balm DISCUSSES
ACCIDENTS CAUSE

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-Seasonal
conditions. combined with careless
ness on the part of both operators
and miners. probably are responsible
for the recent epidemic OF mine dis
asters such as the Dolomite disaster
near Birmingham. Ala. H. Foster
Balm, director Of the United States
Bureau Of Mines here, told the United
Press today,
The fall and early winter is the
regular period for accidents in coal
mines" Balm declared. Work Is re-
sumed after the mines have been idle.
Cold weather drives out the air. in
creasing the danger from dust and
gas.
But cumulative carelessness un-
doubtedly plays its part. In spite Of
every legislative precaution men are
killed and viii continue to be killed
because Of the failure of men and
operators to profit By experience Of
past disasters. It's hard to keep peo-
pie from taking chances. Traffic acci-
dents every day prove that.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
STARTS CAMPAIGN
AS STORM BREAKS
Senators Denounce CIemenceau
Because of His Utterances.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-With United
States Senators denouncing him and
a storm on the verge of breaking in
Congress because of his remarks,
Georges Clemenceau, invaded New
England today on his campaign to
win Americas heart and soul for
France"
The S1-year-old French statesman
left New York for Boston with no
ceremony whatever. Newspapermen
made up the seeing off party"
To the reporters Clemenceau re-
marked excitedly. his voice shaking
with emotion. that his trip here was:
Splendid! Splendid"
The procession from the Gibson
home to the station consisted of Gle
menceau's car and two takes carry
ing reporters. Accompanying Gle
menceau We're his valet and secretary.
The F'renchman was up early re-
freshed by the first good nights sleep
he has had since he landed. He as
sisted his valet and secretary in
getting the suit cases packed, wearing
a skull cap as he worked.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
Second Greatest Disaster in
Alabama History Takes
Heavy Toll.
RESCUE SQUADS ENGAGED
Exploration of Shaft May Dis
close Additional Vic
tins.
By United Press

By United Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Nov. %.
Bodies of eighty-fve victims of
1.-the explosion which entombed
475 miners in the Dolomite mine
of the Woodward Iron Company.
near here, had been brought to
the surface today. Of the dead
twenty-five are white.
The death toll Of Alabama's second
greatest disaster was expected TO be
swelled 70 100 by deaths Of some OF
the seventy-fve workers. who lie in
hospitals severely injured or burned.
Forty are seriously hurt.
Still Exploring Mine
The rescue workers We're still ex-
ploring the most distant recess Of the
mine. while a handful of the thou
sands Of relatives and curious spec
tators, who jammed about the mine
mouth as load after load of dead was
stacked on the cold ground, still
milled around the charred and smok-
ing tipple, awaiting possible news of
additional victims.
Militiamen called to hold back the
screaming. frenzied women and chill
dren. relatives OF victims. from inter
fering with the rescue work. still
paced silently in front Of the mine
mouth.
Screams Of the fear-crazed watch
ers were heard nearly a quarter Of a
mile last night as each car load Of
the dead reached the surface.
Spark Ignites Dust
The explosion was caused by an
electric spark igniting mine dust
Sheets Of fame swept the mine and
spcuted from the tipple. blocking the
entrance. The first of the entombed
men-125 blackened workers-came
out of the shaft Immediately after the
blast and within two hours many 9th
ers, with terrified faces, appeared.
After that a steady stream of unin-
jured AMI injured and dead was
brought out.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
CITY HIGHER UPS
ARE UNDER FIRE
Two Prisoners Testify Before
Federal Jury.

Indictment of city officials and po-
lice officers in connection with the
cases now pending in Federal Court
against Herbert Hartman was con-
sidered a possibility following the ap-
pearance Of E,rSnk Francis the con
Tossing burgfs-.. before the Federal
grand jury today.
Francis, who was a star witness for
the State against Hartman in the case
in the Marion Criminal Court last
spring, was brought to Indianapolis
from the Kentucky State prison at
Frankfort, KY. where he is serving a
sentence for forgery.
Carl Kunkel. who was indicted
along with Hartman and Francis, also
appeared before the grand jury. He
was brought here from the Indiana
State prison at Michigan City, where
he is serving a sentence for automo-
bile theft imposed on him in Criminal
Court
Before appearing before the grand
jury Francis was taken before Judge
Anderson and entered a plea of guilty
to the indictments against him. He
was not arraigned at the time the
indictments were returned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
HITCHCOCK MAKES
ANSWER TO TIGER

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. Ex-senator
Hitchcock, Nebraska, former chair
man Of the foreign relations COM
mittee, formally replied to the attack
OF Georges Clemenceau on this
country's postwar policy, in the Sem
ate today.
IF France had to send an envoy
to the United States to enlist Ameri-
can sympathy she could have chosen
a man more apt than Clemenceau,"
said Hitchcock. while Clenenceau
is not known as such a militarist as
Poincare and others, he has been
recognized as representing an ex-
trenely harsh policy toward Ger
many"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23

We're going to handle the appoint
ments, the women had not been ap-
pointed and he would not say they
were going to be. according to Henry
Fleming. custodian Of the city hall,
who locked up the rooms on Riley's
order
The mayor wrote Governor McCray
a letter telling him it was all off with
the bureau, so far as the State is con
cerned.
Say, if I'd go over to the State
house and act like that guy Riley did
they'd throw me out of a third floor
window said the mayor.
I'm running this city hall. not
Thomas A Riley. Riley's term over
here ended when the Jewett admin
istration went out
Riley Democrat
Riley was Democratic member Of
the board of public works in the
Jewett regime.
I'm going TO say who is appointed
around this building, not Riley or
Governor McCray." continued the
mayor ''These partnerships don't
work. They never did. I'm running
this place and I'm going to continue to
run it for the next three years and
one month. l don't care what be-
comes of it after that.
why. once when I went TO the
Statehouse with my crowd to protest
against the electric merger I remem-
Der they wouldn't even fet me in the
place"
The mayors letter informed the
Governor he would veto the ordi-
nance apropriating money for joint
city State Federal operation of the
bureau. passed by council Monday
evening, because it Is illegal. He told
the Governor he had talked with mem
bers Of the council and it had been
decided an appropriation Of $500 would
lie asked for at the next council meet
ing to pay for operation of an ex-
clusively city controlled employment
bureau the rest of this year The city
Will cooperate with the State in any
way consistent with this policy, he
wrote.
Then the mayor asked the Governor
to get the States furniture out of the
City Hall as early as possible.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23

a picture of a "nameless'' small boy
in yesterdays Indianapolis Times may
reunite Mrs. Anna Ries, 1908 Martin
dale Ave. and her 3.year-old son.
George.
Mrs. Ries saw the child's picture in
the paper yesterday and said she
recognized IT at once as her son. The
picture was that of a "nameless" child
who had been taken from a Pullman
car in New York City.
The porter on the car said the child
had been put on board the train at
Shreveport, La, and that a woman
was supposed TO meet him in New
York. When the train arrived there
was no one there TO greet the tiny
passenger.
Hasn't Seen Son for a Year
Mrs. Ries and her husband, Michael
Ries, We're married on July 80, 1918.
and granted a divorce on June 81,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
CHINA AND JAPAN GET
TOGETHER ON SHANTUNG

Treaty Provides for Settlement of
National Dispute.
By United Press
PEKIN, China, Nov. 23.-China and
Japan have reached an agreement
through the joint Shantung commits
sion under which control of the Shan
tung peninsula, subject of much con-
troversy, will be resumed by China.
The agreement now is being set down
in tha form of a treaty.
Under the terms of the treaty
China will take over civil control of
Using Tao, Dec. ?. China will as
sumo debt of approximately forty
million yen. including the debts of
the Shantung Railroad.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
Wagner Music
and Beer Last

BIZ United Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 23.-Two
things in America will never be
wiped out.
They are Wagnerian music and
lager beer.
This was the opinion expressed here
today by Nine. Johanna Gadski
grand opera star.
Demand for better music is grow
ing constantly in America" she said.
Jazz may have small place. but
Wagner will live forever"
As to lager beer. she declared the
Folstead act will be modified because
American look upon simple drinking
pleasures as a native right"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
Raises Ante

Mayor Shank raised the ante
on Woodruff Place about $1,000
today.
When he first started his
drive to compel the town to pay
for city benefits or submit to an
nexation, he said he thought he
would send bill for $1,000.
Today he changed his mind
and ordered Controller Joseph L.
Hogue to submit to the town
board a bill for $6,296.55. This
represents the income from a tax
rate OF % cents on the towns
property valuation of $2.248,770.
The % cents is the difference be-
tween S2.04, the total tax rate
Woodruff Place pays on. and
$3.50, which citizens of Indian
apolis in Center Township
pay on.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-23
WOMEN CHASE THIEF
AFTER STORE HOLD-UP
Two Boxes of Cigars Are Loot in
Robbery.

Sergeant Burke and IA police emer-
gency squad made a hurried run to
the store of Mrs. Bertha Michael, 1868
n. Sugar Grove Ave. today on the
report of a hold-up.
Mrs. Michael told the police that
while she was in the rear of her
grocery a negro came in, grabbed
two boxes Of cigars off case and
ran out the door. She followed him
and was joined by other women. but
they were soon outdistanced. A search
Of the neighborhood failed to show
any traces of the robber