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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-22
MANY CRANKS WRITE
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Geaeya.-The general offices of
The League of Nations receive daily
an enormous number OF letters
from pretty well all over the world,
|. and in these contributions the
/ crank is well represented. The
mail clerks are busy individuals,
for theirs Is the duty Of sorting and
/ redlrecting. Countries outside the
i league produce the largest num-
1 Der Of correspondents. The United
/ States lis far in the lead, and the
|. Franks in America who feel called
Upon to tell the league what it
@-<hould do are seemingly without
number.
But Germany and, soviet Russia
also aid generously IN Keeping the
natl clerks occupied. Africans and
Asiatics, as we'll as Europeans and
Americans, find the most extraordi-
| nary excuses for communicating
with the league. showing there is a
Worldwide misconception as to
what the league Is and what il was
set up to do.
THE seeretariat gets vast
amount of mail matter that ought
mgo to the foreign offices of the
different governments, and it re-
Gives also 4 greater number of
suggestions, applications and petit
tions that ought to go nowhere
Men and women bring to the league
in all languages of the world their
heart-aches, their headaches and
the aching voids in their pocket
books. The secretayiat is asked for
tue addresses Unreliable doctors;
begged to find lost husbands, and
appealed TO 30 settle domestic
quarreis. The requests for funds
come along in steady stream. The
league has not even been immune
from the beguilements of the con-
Mence men. several Americans Of
this species having tried to use the
secretariat to help them out with
their passport troubles.
among the most frequent appeals
He these: that the league makes
Tue world bone dry. that it suppress
tobacco as well as all drugs and
drinks, that it institute a universal
Religion that it reform the calen-
dar.. TIT it adopt a universal Ian
gage; and that it give votes to wo-
nm the world over.
uhe suggestions are mostly for
~ cure of the worlds economic
~ financial ills, but some cores
p0dents want to show the league
~ universal peace can be restor-
eNthrough the general adoption of
t9sir particular religion, want to
aeign new world flag, or make
league all over again after their
lion.
he league is often asked to set
EMrikes and to pacify divided
. lilies.
Nhe latest curious demand was
romancer who wanted ma
Al to write. an exciting novel
the league; he was referred
re near, east section.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-22
ST. LOUISAN HELD
ON CHECK FORGING
CHARGE Is BONDED

Bernie Greeble, st. Louis, accus-
ed of forging $25 check and Civ
ing it to the NJ. l.. Parker company,
Davenport, has been placed under
$4,000 bonds by Police Magistrate
Harold Metcalf in Davenport and
his hearing set for Friday after
noon. The check given to the M.
L. Parker company bears the name
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-22

of Mrs. Esther Greeble, mother of
the man held. The Mercantile
Trust & Savings bank of St. Louis,
en- which the check was drawn, as
serts that Greeble had no author
ity to sign such a name to his
checks. -
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-22
GERMAN CABINET COMPLETED,

Berlin, Nov. 22.-The new Ger
man cabinet is completed and
Chancellor Cuno names as minister
of the treasury, Heinrich Albert, at
one time the kaiser's commercial
agent in the United States.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-22


Entries for tho annual poultry
show Of the Eastern Iowa Fan
ciefs' association TO Be hsld in Tsr-
mgr hall, Davenport. next week will
Close tonight. All entries post
marksd before midnight viii be &C
ceptsd.
The show will open Monday and
will last to and including friday.
James Wason IL superintendent and
H. N. Beaver secretary Of the as
ISOLATION.
Pliny says that the Romans.
more than 1000 years ago. import
cd RoQuefort cheese from France
to add favor to their banQuets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
Finals tn Seabright
 Net Tourney Today

Seabright, N. J., August 3.-Semi- final round matches in the mems singles and doubles and women's singles in the invitation tournament today developed unexpected thrills.
 William M. Johnston of San Fran cisco and R. Norris Williams of Bos- ton moved into the final of the mems singles, the former defeating Robert Kinsey, a fellow citizen, 6-f. 6-4. while Williams triumphed over Francis T. Hunter of New York. Hunter had eliminated the Austra- Han, Gerald Patterson, yesterday.
 Miss Leslie Bancroft of West New ton, Mass. repeated her early season successes against Miss Helen Wills of San Francisco, national girls champion, winning 6-s. 6-3. Tomor- . row Miss Bancroft will meet in the slnal Mrs. Mclla T.. Mallory. national champion, who won today from Mrs. May Sutton Bundy of Los Angeles. 6-3, 6-2.
 In the mems dc ubies R. Norris Will Hams and Watson M. Washburn, vast years Davis cup doubles team, won a place in the final by mastering De- wan Mathy and Carl Bether, New York. 6-4. 6-3- In the third round doubles Charles Robert and Howard Kinsey, San Francisco, defeated the Japanese team. Zenzo Shiminzu and 7 s. Kashion. .4-6, 6-4, 10-s.
 Mrs. Mallory and Miss Phyllis Walsh of Philadelphia, won thei- semi-final doubles match from Miss Bancroft and Miss Martha Bayard of Shorthifls. N. J., 6-1, 6-s. 7-5. Mrs. Mallory was complete master in her set with Mrs. Bundy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
Baltimore Club Is Winner m Golden
 Jubilee Regatta

Philadelphia, August 3.-The Arun- dal Boat club of Baltimore won two of the six events today nt the opsn- ing of the Golden Jubilee regatta of the National Association of Anna teur oarsmen, rowed over the mile and a quarter course In the Schuyi- kill river. The Union Boat club of Now York took one first place, tho Junior Quadruple Shells, and the others went to local bladesmen.
 Entered in only two events, tho junior double shells and the four pared gigs, the Arundals finished the day with . perfect score. They led from the start fin both the four pared races. The Baltimoreans were hard pressed, .the Malta Boat club, Philadelphia. finishing less than half a length behind.
 The Union Boat club. stroked by W. Bertsch. won an easy victory in tho Quadruple Shells. Jumping in the lead, the New Workers were never headed and finished within six lengths of open water between them and the crew of the Bachelors Barge club. Philadelphia. The fight for second place was close, the New York Athletic. club crossing the line only two feet behind the Bachelors. Rowing conditions were almost per- feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
CALLED

MT Cooper stated in his article that would be ddae for office if it not incompatible with my employ ment by the Georgia Alabama Power Company Neither the firm of Tompkins of which member, nor l. self been retained counsel the roll of the Power Company since January l. 1922. Your statement reference to employment aforesaid is false.
 you false thing, why you not false in all things?
 few questions relating to record Public Service Commissioner for the past eight and wish to answer them ''Yes'' or No"
 Did not and Mr. Sam Kennedy, "a private citizen, and George w. Jones' district attorney of the L. N Rail- road Company meet in the Exchange lobby the evening previous to the of your camofauged order for ducon of raes and did not leave the hotel together?
 Did you not, subsequent that date Mr. George w. Jones, district attorney for the L. N Railroad Company, at the Motion hotel at Birmingham Ala and did he take black handbag and take the elevator together and go to his room and some other point for
 Dld you not after of the telephone rates Alabama with commissioner from Carolina, after of telephone rates in his sate engage game cards not Rook, with attorney of the Bell Telephone Company, and did you win or lose?
 Did not to Lee & Tompkins office in May on three different occasions until w. L. Lee and did you in conference with him seek alliance between you and H. F. Lee and offer to finance his campaign through Mr. Sam Kennedy if H. Lee would stop his attack upon you at the tune exnotng your card and pointing out that that two should be elected Public Service
 Have not the telephone rates been under your administration?
 Have not the gas been increased under your admin x istraton?
 Have not fares been under your ad
 Have passenger freight been dur ing your administration?
 Have not electrical been under your administration?
 The people interested questions and not you have to about the Lee family If you desire what information have will gladly furnish you through the press of the state, either before after the primary w. L. LEE. hisaa advertisement w L Lee Columbia Al.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
Manager Thurman of U. (. I. Intends to
 Help Cards

Local travelling men are doing something besides 'totis'" their wares these days. On August 12, T P. A. and U. c. T. baseball teams meet in their annuaf baseball game at Redwood park, and every knight" IS doing his share towards making the affair a success.
 The game this year Is, as in the past, benefit affair, all proceeds to go to some worthy public organiza- ton.
 F. II. Thurman, who Is managing the U. c. T. team, was cornered for an interview yesterday, and. after due remonstrances for modestys sake. came through with the follow ing statement:
 Yep. my warriors are ready for the zero hour. I'll not say anything about having the most vicious set of fence busters. insect chasers and pill tossers that ever wore iron on their shoes, for the T. P. As will testify to that.
 Even though I do say 1t, I'll tell the world that I have to sneak my pastimers over Red mountain every time Joe Dunn comes to town 10 avoid acquisitions. And if Grant of the Boston Braves doesn't quit sell ing the Giants enough ball players to win the National league pennant. I'm going to up and do Branch Hickey a big. favor. Yes. sir; I'll let him have every one of my play CTS, and still have enough to beat the T. P. As on August 12."
 And Manager Thurman said 1t like he believed it as thoroughly as he does that the 'rermometer is after ascension recoi these days.
 Tickets for the game are already on the streets and will soon be at a premium, local travelling men state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
CLAUDE WILSON'S
 NEXT BIG BATTLE
 MONDAY NIGHT
Frankie Mason, a Former Champion, Fights Here
 Monday Night

While Ever Hamrner. the Chicago ironman. is winding up training for his all-important championship bout with Benny Leonard during the next few days, young Claude Wilson, the Birmingham youngster. who has been going through Dixie fiyweights like tornado or something, is just as eagerly preparing himself for his big bout with Frankie Mason, former flyweight champion of America.
 Wilson and Mason meet in 1o- round decision bout at the B. A. C. Monday night, and local railbirds are free in their predictions that 1t will give the local youngster chance to make" himself in national fly weight circles.
 Frankie Mason. former champion, and today recognized as one of the cleverest and most successful fIy- weights in America, should be a splendid stepping stone for young Wilson, and, it might be mentioned, a most difficult one.
 The odds
 Chances are about two to one that Mason will outpoint Wilson Monday night. There's chance for Claude to outpoint the Indiana flash, two more for the bout to end in a draw, and about a tenth of chance for Wilson to land his haymaking right for clean knockout. It's a con ceded fact that Wilson has the punch to floor Mason, but it's more than conceded that Mason has the ability and cleverness to make that same haymaking right look like a wind mill flaming the air.
 Tommy Tompkins. B. A. c. match maker. who is also managing Wilson, stated yesterday that his youngster is in prime condition. can make weight easily. and is in excellent spirits. And that goes a long ways, you know" added Tommy.
 Mason Coming Soon
 Mason is expected to arrive in Bir- mingham Saturday or Sunday He is on Transforming" tour, and is in good shape Wilson's friends predict that he will bump up into a chap with a mule kick when he barn storms' around Birmingham. Will son proved he could stand up to the clever boys when he earned a draw with Donza. and his friends laugh at the idea of Mason having an easy time Monday.
 The boxing will be exhibition bouts after Mondays wrestling cards. for which tickets are on sale at the office of the secretary at the Birmingham Athletic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
GENE SAREZEN SENDS
 GOOD WORD TO BLACK

Pittsburg. August s.--Gene Sara zen, national open golf champion. to- day sent cheering message to his friend. John Black. runner-up at the Skokie Telegram, who Is at San Jose, Cal. on the way to recovery from an automobile accident. Tine dispatch read:
 John. I am one of the all of thousands which is pulling for you to recover. Put up that same plucky and determined fight you did at Skokie. You are due to get some of the breaks, which you didn't get in the championship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
Rain Mars Circuit Euents at Toledo;
 Johnny Quirk Wins
Br AasocIatrtI rress

Toledo, O.. August s.---Racing at the grand circuit track today was marred by indictment weather. Only one heat of the feature event. the Eik's club stake. 1:os trot. was raced when rain interferred. Four races will be on the program for Sat- urday.
 In the free-for-all pace. Johnny Quirk, driven by Fred Eagan. nosed out Roy Grattan by winning in straight heats. Summaries:
 The Elks' club stake, 2:os trot tthres heats unfinished), value s3,1oo; Prince Loree. D. g" by Prince McKin- |, Herbelwyn, b. r.. by Maurice (Erwin) 2 Prince Etawah, b. m. Etawah tMurphy) , Walter Sterling. D. g., by Peter Volo The Great yoio. b. h.. by Peter the Legal % ]. & 5. s.. sy Legal Parade tw.r-
 Time. Time a:oiM.
 Frse-for- -ali pace. purse. s1.aoo. two in three heats:
 Johnny ouirk. oh. E.. by Hedsewood
 Boy (Egan) ................. 1 1 Roy Gratian. b. E.. by Grattan Royal Hal Mahone. D. E.. by Prince Artot Jimmie McKerron. b. g., by Jack Me
 kerron fRay1 ...y............. (
 Time. s:o4; 2:c1N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
LUvERNE COPS SERIES
 FROM PRATTvILLE NINE

Luverne, August s.-(Special.)-- Luverne took the last game of the series from Prattviile on the local diamond Wednesday afternoon by the count of to 3. The game was exciting from start to finish. Each club sent only one hurier to- the the mound. Riley for Luverne and Wingard for the visitors both pitched masterful ball throughout the game. The score Monday was 4 to In favor of the locals, while Prattviile came in and took the sec ond by the count of to ?, then Luverne reversed the score of Tues day in favor of Luverne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
MINERAL SPRINGS IS
 WINNER OVER SIPSEY

Mineral Springs. August 3.-(Spe- cial. .)--Mineral Springs won an easy victory over the Slpsey nine here yesterday afternoon by the score of II to G.
 The game was featured by the hit ting of Bennett, who made home run and two triples. H. Franklin made four hits out of five times uo, while B. Brake had three out of five and Dewey Brake two out of four. Lee Moore and Jones did the heaviest stick work for the losers, each getting three hits. The game was a. slugging match. 2s hits being made. Score: R. Fl. E. Sipsey ..... GOO 210 210- 6 13 ? Mineral Spgs. 300 900 35x-11 15S ?
 Batteries: statham and Evans; D. Brake and Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
MURDER SUSPECT
 SLAYS TWO AND
 ENDS OWN LIFE
Beats Pursuers to Draw. Kills Detective and Sister -in- Law and Turns Gun
 on Self
By Associated Press

San Francisco. August 3.-Trapped by police detectives after he had been hunted throughout the country. Walter Castor. suspected of the mur- der of Mrs. Anna Wilkens, shot and killed Detective Timothy Bailey. his sister-in Jaw, Mrs. Robert Castor and himself at the home of his mother, Mrs. Minnie Castor, today. Detective Earnest Gable. also fell with bull let wound in his head and was fight ing death tonight.
 Castor, returning here last night, went to the home of Mrs. Robert Cas- tor. He stayed there a few hours, the police arriving soon after his de- parture. The detectives induced Mrs. Castor to take them to the home of his mother. Castor bet hls pursuers to the draw, and as Bailey and Dinan rushed for him, he sent a bulls. ert Castor lodged into a bed room. Castor attempting to dash to free dom, shot again and Gable fell. As Castor ran Dinan sent two bullets after him. Castor lodged into tha bed room where his sister-in-law was and two shots were heard. Dinan sent two bullets through the door.
 According to Oman, Castor evil dently enraged at the young woman, shot her down, then, seeing no chance for escape, turned the pistol on himself.
 Today's tragedy had it's root in the killing by an automobile bandit of Mrs. Wilkens, May S0 Castor and his brother. Arthur, were held as suspects but released. Later devel- opments not only resulted in a mur- der warrant for Walter Castor but in the arrest of Henry Wilkens. Mrs. Wilkens' husband, on a like charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
Gene Sarazen Second

Pittsburg. August 3.-Gens Sara zen. open golf champion. finished sec- ond to Emil Loeffier today in the qualifying round to select five local representatives for the national professional tournament in Pittsburg the week of August 1t.
 Loeffler. state open champion. made two rounds in 14s, one stroke better than Sarazen. Archie Loeffler, cousin of the state champ was third with 154 Eddie Towns, 1853 and Dave Mc- KA. 1Ss. also qualified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
South AIabana League
TROY BEATS CAMDEN

Selma. August 3. Especial )--Troy won a fast and pretty 11-inninx con- test ~by a score of 2 to 1 before q large crowd at the Selma baseball park this afternoon. The two teams agreed to open their series in Selma. as 1t was the early closing business day of the week. A number of fans from Camden were down to see the two teams battle. The feature of the game was three sensational catches by Jenkins, center fielder for Cam den. Score: R IT. E Troy ..... 900 900 oo1 o1-a Camden .. 0o1 o0e 900 o0-1 I
 Batteries: Cothran and McDade: Freeman and Carter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
ROANOKE DEFEATS
 LANETT NINE, 8-3

Roanoke, August B. (SpeciaD = Roanoke took the third straight game from Lanett here this after noon by the score of 8 to 8. Stead, pitching for Roanoke. did not allow hit until the eighth inning. In this inning and the ninth he was found for four bingles. Score:
 R. H. E.. Roanoke ...... 0o3 0zo 3ox-S II 2 Lanett ........ 010 900 011---3 4 2 Batteries: Stead and Adkins; Mltch- ell and Goggins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
PLANES FOR DEFENSE
BRIGGS
ny A.saciated From

London, August 3.-Premier Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons this afternoon that the government has decided to adopt recommendation of the air ministry to provide 500 airplanes for home de- fense at a cost of 100000 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
CROW FUNERAL SATURDAY

Uniontown, Pa. August 3.-Ar- engagements were completed tonight for the funeral of Senator William F. Crow from his country home ca Chalk hills, II miles from here, Sat urady afternoon. Dr. w. Hamilton Spence of the First Presbyterian church of Uniontown will condu.t the service and burial will be at Oak Grove cemetery, Uniontown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
Travellers Sign Semi-Pro

Baxter Springs. Kans., August B. John Williamson, local semiprofes, sional bah player, has been signed by the Little Rock club of the Southern association. he said tonight He is an infielder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
Baseball Results

SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE At Greenviile 2. Columbia 3. At Spartanburg 6, Augusta (. At Charleston (, Charlotte l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
VIRGINIA IEAGuE
FTnRIUA STATE IEAGnE

At Newport News 6. Richmond 2. At Wilson 6, Rocky Mount 2. At Norfolk Portsmouth, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04

At Knoxville s. Bristol {. At Cleveland 2, Greeneviiie g. At Kingsport- Johnson City. rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE At Buffalo g, Syracuse T. At Jersey City {, Newark 2. At Reading Q, Baltimore 2. At Rochester 3. Toronto s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04

and received onehaf of the fees which amounted to sum- Mr. Howard failed neglected have any record made of Chancery and decress, which resulted people losing their property and much conson office
 The people decided that Chief Clerk that could not keep This papers properly recorded and had equally lin the distribution of the fees of the office not entitled Ito promotion.
 challenge my opponent to show instance where my duties have not been properly performed that basis l asking for promotion.
 If you believe in promotion for an efficient clerk with highly satisfactory public record solicit your bort
 have held an elective office. " JIM MERRILL, Candidate for Circuit Clerk. J. N Hyzn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04

nings).
 At Eufauia 6. Selma c. At Dothan ', Demopolis II. At Uniontown $, Andaiusia {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
Jim Merrell Answers Mud Singing Pamphlets
 and Advertisement of Woolsey Morrow

Ex-Chief Clerk of the Circuit Court Waiter L. Howard, having lined up with my opponent, Woolsey Morrow, claims that I denied him promotion when he was a candidate for Circuit Clerk in 1910.
 My reply is that the people denied MT. Howard this promotion because of his unsatisfactory period of service.
 For g number of years prior to 1910, Mir. Howard was Chief Deputy Clerk in this office. Under an ar rangement with the Clerk. MT. How
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04

At Daytona l. Tampa 12. At Orlando 6. Lakeland 1. At Jacksonvifle-St. Petersburg, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04

PIEDMONT LEAGUE At. Danville 10. Greensboro 3. Others rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04

APPALACHIAN LEAGUE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
TEXAS LEAGUE

TEXAS LEAGUE At Fort Worth I. Beaumont s. At Wichita Falls 6-5. San Antonio 4-A At Dallas 5, Galveston 6. At Shrevepcrt-Houston train).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04
AMERICAN AssOCIATION


At Toledo s-2. St. Paul TT.
 At Columbus 2, Minneapolis [. At Louisville s. Kansas City |. At Indianapolis 3, Milwaukee {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-04

SOUTH ALABAMA LEAGUE At seipda: Troy 2. Camden l ui in
The New York herald., 1922-07-02
COUNTRY BOARD.

IN THIS column there are large number
OF desirable summer hotels and boarding
Ilaces which seek your patronage during the
summer and autumn months. Should you not
IND the place that you desire an advertise
rent under the heading Country Board
Wanted" will bring many inquiries from
people who are seeking paying guests. Phone
ad to Mnrfh Innnn
The New York herald., 1922-07-02
PAWN TICKETS.

CASH PAID Immediately for Pawn Tickets,
Diamonds. Precious Stones and Jewelry
and your valuables saved for you.
FORGOTSTON'S. 1900 Broadway.
" Y. Cor, 4Sth St Est 1885
The New York herald., 1922-07-02

CHAUFFEUR, expet mechanic. any make
OF motor 34 single. years private drfv-
ing; references on high class cars; always
has cars in smooth running order. So7 W.
l42d. Apt. 40.
The New York herald., 1922-07-02
PURCHASE AND EXCHANGE.

WANTED Mason-Hamlin Liszt organ; cash,
Box 27o. Madison Square Station.
GRAND PIANO wanted for studio. Tele-
phone a0S9 Harlem.
The New York herald., 1922-07-02

CHAUFFEUR, mechanic Swiss French. now.
American, single, 20: care 3-4 cars; Is
references Constant, ll07 Lexington ay..
city
The New York herald., 1922-07-02

CHAUFFEUR, mechanic. Finnish American,
10 years experience; careful driver. neat,
trustworthy: last place 3 years: excellent
references; wishes steady position with pri-
vate family. Nels Koskinen, al z. 6<th 81.
The New York herald., 1922-07-02

FFEUR-MECHANIC-A reliable. care
full driver. American young man, expert
enced in the care OF fine cars. wishes posi-
ton: best referenees. Phone ENergreen I35l.