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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
The Doctors Extend Their lime

Owing to the Vast Numbers who Have
Been Unable to See the British Doc
tore, These Eminent Gentlemen
Have Extended the Time for
Giving Their Services Free
for Three Months to All
Who Call Before
Feb. &c.
Owing to the large number of in
valids who have called upon the Brit
ish doctors at their office, 100 Third
avenue, Cover Tremann's meat
marketS and who have been unable
to see them, these eminent gentle
men have, by request, consented to
continue giving their services
free for three months to all in
valids who call upon them before
Feb. &c. These services will consist not
only of consultation, examination and
advice, but also of all minor surgical
operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under no condition whatever will
any charge be made for any services
rendered for three months to all who
call before Feb. &c.
The doctors treat all forms OF dis
ease and deformities, and guarantee
cure in every case they undertake.
at the first interview a thorough ex-
animation is made, and if incurable,
you are frankly and kindly told SO;
also advised against spending your
money for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness, cancer, with
out pain or cutting, rupture, all skin
diseases. and all diseases of the rec
tum are positively cured by their new
treatment.
DIR. z. j. Nate, the chief consult
ing surgeon of the institute, assisted
by one or more of his staff associates,
is in personal charge.
Office hours from 9 q. m. till p.
m. No Sunday hours.
Special Notice-H you cannot CALL.
send stamp for question blank for
home treatment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
The Oldest and Best.

S. S. S. is a combination of roots
and herbs of great curative powers,
and when taken into the circulation
searches out and removes all manner
of poisons from the blood, without
the least shock or harm to the system
On the contrary, the general health
begins to improve from the first dose,
for S. SIS. is not only blood purifier,
but an excellent tonic, and strength
ems and builds up the constitution
while purging the blood of impuri-
ties. S. S. s. cures all diseases of a
blood poison origin, Cancer, Scrofu1a,
r h eu M a T. S NJ, Chronic Sores and
Ulcers, Eczema, P Soria sis, Salt
Rheum, Herpes and similar troubles,
and Is an infallible cure and the only
antidote for that most horrible disease,
Contagious Blood Poison.
A record of nearly fifty years of
successful cures is record to be proud
of. S. S. S. is more popular today
than ever. It numbers its friends by
the thousands. Our medical cores
pondence is larger than ever in the
history of the medicine. Many write
to thank us for the great good S. S. S.
has done them, while others are seek
ing advice about their cases. All
letters receive prompt and careful
attention. Our physicians have made
a1ife-long studyo Blood and Skin Dis
eases, and better understand such cases
than the ordinary practitioner who
makes a speciality of no, one disease.
a. - - We are doing great
- good to suffering
- - ~ humanity through
A0kEA our consulting de-
- - - partment, and invite
YOU to write us if you have any blood
or skin trouble. We make no charge
whatever for this service.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, a..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
CLAIRvoYANT.

GYPSY FORTUNE TELLER WISHES TO
powers IN reading the history of human lite
by examining the hand. telling the past pres
ent and future; the initials of your future hus-
part of the country is most lucky for you;
what business you are most adapted to. Ad-
vice given In all business matters and family
affairs. Private consultation Call from a. m.
to p. N. at as Eighteenth street. Call Sun
days also.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

p. WILLIAMSON BUYS, SELLS, AND
u 4 exchanges all kinds of second hand goods,
win pay more than any other dealer and sells
cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing a am,
Second avenue Telephone number 1854
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

TT YOU WANT TO BUY, SELL, TRADE
i or rent anything, engage help OF secure
aftuation, the Mail Is the one paper In Moline
that can DO 1t for you. Mail wants are popu-
lar and Mail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word Is the price to all alike, cash In ad-
vance. 2-cent stamps win do. Evening and
sunday NAL. Moline, III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

DAGS, RUBBERS, ETC.-SEND POSTAL
III card or leave word at 2205 Fourth ave-
nue., or Fortieth street and Fifth avenue,
II you have any rags, rubber, etc., TO sell.
viii come to your house and pay you from
so TO rs per hundred for rags, and rubbers from
3 to Sc pound. All calls win receive prompt
attention. b. +. Klugger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
Announcement.

I desire to announce my candidacy for the
democratic nomination for the ONCE of town
ship collector at the next election, and solicit
the Endorsement and help of all my frleRds
who believe me deserving.
b. II. KIMBALI4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

VEANTED - SITUATION WITH OLD
Wv couple forlow compensation, by widow
Home the principal object. Address ~ 2I,''
ARGUS. References given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

UTANTED HUSTLING AGENTS TO
w sell rapIdsellfng article. Call before
$50 a. m. or after p. m. at ZIG Fifth avenue,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
wANTED-MALE HELP.

w BY THE MO-
w yuue Tea company, 327 Twentieth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED-To. LOAN MONEY ON Ola
w monds, watches, iewelry, hardware,
musical instruments. bicycles, clothing, dry
goods, furniture, etc. Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions strictly
fidential. His new number and location,
1923 Second avenue Don't forget It, J. w.
Jones. Two rings on 13F
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

WANTED-eOoD,R RELIABLE OIL SALES.
w man, on commission or salary. Address
Quaker on and Implement company, Cleve
land, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


VHANTED-WASHING OR WORK TO DO
w at home or by the dsy. Inquire at Alb
Fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

WHAT Kansas needs right now is a
movement in behalf of law and order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

A powerful engine cannot be run
with weak boiler, and we can't keep
up the strain of an active life with a
weak stomach; neither can we stop
the human machine to make repairs.
If the stomach cannot digest enough
food to keep the body strong. such a
preparation as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
should be used. IL digestse what you
eat and it simply can't help but do
You good. B. II. Bieber and Hartz &
UIlemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

FLOOR HOLDERS: NO
w striee. Shlckle, Harrison s. Howard
Iron company, East St. Louis, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED-FIRSTC CLASS STRIPER ON
wv carriage work. Good wages. Apply
Heuney Buggy company, Freeport, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTEO-SECoND HAND WARDROBE
w in good condition. Address box 45s,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Xy CHOICE ROOMS
w and board at 2226 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
WANTED TO RENT.

WANTED-TO RENT BY FAMILY OF
w two, house of six or eight rooms: must
have bath and other conveniences. Address
.'E H. ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
paprer OF Cold,andLaG r,ppe.

The greatest danger from colds and
la grippe is their resulting in pneu-
monia. If reasonable care is used,
however, and mberlain's Cough
Remedy taken. all danger will be
avoided. Among the tens of thous-
ands who have used this remedy for
diseases we've yet to learn of single
case having resulted in pneumonia,
which shows conclusively that it is a
certain preventive of that dangerous
malady. 1t will cure cold or an at
tack of la grippe in less time than any
other treatment. 1t is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED-A GOOD GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework at 1907 Fifth avenue. No
washing or ironing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
THE ARGUS.

Published Den- and Weekly 81 1924 Second
1884,, ROCK Island, III Entered 81 the
Postonace as Second-class matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

MONEY TO LoAN-OHATTEL MORT
M gage loans by W. II Eastman, 17is Sec
ond avenue, without publity or removal BE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

WANTED-GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE.
w work at 6i3 Twenty-third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
LOST AND FOUND.

\ OST-A BLACK MARIN BOA BE-
Ia tween St. Joseph's church aud Twen-
tieth street and Fourth avenue. Finder re-
turn to 1916 Fourth avenue and be rewarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

UTANTFD-TWO GIRLS AT wRIGHT'S
w restaurant, 1926 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED-A GIRL. FOR GENER AL
w homework. References required. In
quire 5S1 Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED-A MAN AS TRAVELLING
w sale smsn for heavy hardware. Expert
enced man preferred Inquire of Peter LamE
Iron company, Davenport, Ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED-ATHAR HOUSE, STENO-
w grapher. Excellent opportunity for
making money. Apply at Harper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL FOE
w general housework. Reference re
CURED Apply 20i2 Ninth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED-A DOMESTIC FOR FAMILY
w of two Must be able to cook. Liberal
wages to right party, and good treatment.
Address "E IL, ., ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED-LADIES AND G ENTLEMEN;
w $40 weekly. spare time writing and
copying for at home. Gold watch for best
record to June l. Particulars for return ad-
dressed stamped envelope. Address X, care
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY TO LoAN-IN ANY AMOUNT,
M on any kind of security Also choice
property for sale and rent. w. L. Ooyne,
2S0 Seventeenth street, up stairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

UYANTED-To RENT HOUSE OF SEW
w en- or eight rooms between Seventeenth
and Twenty-fitth streets and Fifth and Fourth
avenues. Address sd, ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework: must be good cook; family
of three adults References required. Apply
$40 Elm rect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

"ANTED1TO RENT A HOUSE OF
w from three to five rooms In suburbs,
with piece of ground II possible Inquire at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

TOR SALE-OR RENT, 5-ROOM HOUSE;
e good arm, well and cistern: four lots.
Corner 1bfrty-eiRhth street and Fourteenth
avenue. For particulars see Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

nor SALE-A BABY CARRIAGE IN
u good order aud up-to-date. Party leav-
ing city and win sell cheap. Call at 27S9 Sew
enth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

VNANTED-ENERGET MAN TO MAN
w age branch. Old established house No
soliciting; ONCE duties wholly Salary SIPS per
month and extra commissions. Yearly en-
gagement; chance rapid advancement for
man OF ability. Experience not necessary.
Must furnish good references ard $500 cash
Manager, Draw er "a New Haven, Conn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

"ANTED-GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work at COG Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

NTANTED-AN ESTABLISHED WHOLE
w sale house, recently Incorporated, ex-
tending business, desires to engage competent
manager for branch house. Salsry 800 per
month eKps nses and commission. Must in
vest S1,t00 in capital stock of company, on
which dividend of per cent will be guarau-
teed, and furnish satisfactory references.
Address, Secretary. box 440, Kansas City, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

TlOR RENT-FOUR ROOMS FOR LIGHT
Inquire at rooms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

TN THE NAME OF J. ". rorrrE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

NOR RENT-A FURNISHEDROOM SUITA.
u BILE for two persona Call at 1908 Second
avenue; second door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

EoR SALE-oNE BUGGY HORSE WEIGH
II ing LOO, g. years old, and one draft
horse weighing about 1.3o0 z years old Also
top buggy. Inquire 3I6 Fourteenth street.
August Samuelson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

WANTED -LABORFRS FOR FACTORY
w work and carpenters IL work at usual
wages, applying small part of income on pur-
chase of town lot or cottage of modern cost.
Only those having money-saving habits need
apply. We also have work for few wood
III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

EnOR SALE-ST. JULIAN LUNCH COUN-
II ter, S1fO Fifth avenue, opposite C., r 1. &
2. depot. Best paying counter in Rock Island
Have enough other business to look after. j.
Z. James, proprietor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
FOR RENT-RooMS.

II ElOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOM WITH
II all modern conveniences. 906 Fifteenth
lstreet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

NOR RENT-A LARGE UNFINISHED
II front room for office or light housekeep-
ing 160S1s Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week. Weekly,
eI.oo per annum in advance.
An Communications OF political or Argumen-
tatiye character, political or religious. must
have real name attached for publication No
such article viii be printed over nctitious Sig
natures
ship in Rock Island county.
<E164GIAfzazrp
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20
FOR sALE-PRoPERTY.

EOR SALE-A CHOICE IO-ACRE FRUIT
y farm for sale in South Rock Island. Fine
ly improved. See Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

EIOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS FIVE
II blocks from MARKET square near car
line, at GA Fifteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

UloR sALE-FINE LOTS IN SNNEr'S
II addition; also in College Heights and
Guyer's addition by F. NJ. Sinet 81 Forty
fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-20

Nor RENT-NICELY FURNISHEDROOMS
II every convenience, excellent board, 1926
Second avenue. Telephone 1899
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-09-07
SLOW TIME FOR CREsCeUS.
Tries 10 Lower Record, But ESQ Was th>
Hest He Could Do.

Providence, X. l., Sept. 2.-Cresccus
failed to lower the worlds record for
trotters in his start against time at
Narragansett park yesterday. His time
was 2:05 fiat. He got to the quarter in
31R seconds, the half was cached in
l:02& and the three-quarters In 1:34h.
Hope OF breaking the record was then
gone, but Cresceus came home strong
between the two making the
last quarter In 30A seconds.
WI Tln-fang, the Chinese minister,
witnessed the great mile from the
judges stand.
Dan Patch, the unbcateu son of Joe
PatChen, took the first race today, the
POS pace, in straight heats.
1t took seven heats to settle the 2:14
trot. CoXey vas the favorite, but did
not win a neat until the fifth, n the
next two eats gave him the race.
Prince of India took the first two,
Charlie Nc the third and Niger lack
the fourth, splitting up the most in
teresting event OF the week.
Frazier landed the 2:20 pace in three
straight heats and won with ease.
Summaries:
2:OS class, pacing. three in five, purse
81, 50O-Dan Patch, b. h., by Joe Patch
en-Zelika, by Wilkes Boy, McHenry,
won; Mazetta second, Major Muscovite
third. Best time, 2:Oo12. Maylne, Har-
old II, The Bishop, Raymond NJ, Emma
f, Artalco, Darrell and The Admiral
also started.
2:l4 class, pacing, three in five, purse
81, 500-CoXey, b. e., by Judge Cox,
Spear, won; Prince of India second,
Niger Jack third. Best time, 2:l219.
Charlie Nc, Pug, Captain Bracken,
Listerine, Litaw and Miss Mcdonald
also started.
2:2O class, pacing, three i'm five. purse
81. 2OO-Frazier Oh. e., by Sphinx. Nc
Henry, won; Teddy + second, Dandy
c third. Best time, PIP. Tommy Nc,
The Judge, Fred II, Cubanola and
Anna X also started.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-09-07
ARM AND LEG OF
MAN ARE FOUND
Believed to Have Belonged to Kirk
Sheppard the Missing
Puma Man.
WARDS BROTHER AGAIN ARRESTED
Excitement Runniag Higher Than at ANY
Time since the Discovery OF the
Body of Lee Sheppard Ten
Days Ago.

Deadwood, $. D., Aug. 3l.-Excited
people are looking for the remains of
Kirk Sheppard, the second of the Shep-
pard brothers, who has been missing
for over a month from his home neal
Pluma.
Yesterday an arm and leg Of a human
body were discovered in a cave near the
Ward house, and 1t Is believed that
they were portions Of the body of the
second missing brother.
1t Is believed hat the body was cut
into pieces and hidden in different
places about the premises by the muir
derer, Ward.
An uncle OF the brothers has offered
n reward for the finding OF the second
body, and all day the search will go
on.
Eugene Ward, a brother Of w. II.
Ward, was arrested again yesterday for
completely In the crime.
There Is more excitement han at
any time since the discovery Of the
first body buried In Wards garden ten
days ago. Ward still maintains his in
nocence.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-09-07
ON THE WRONG TRACK.
Caldas' Yellow Fever Theory Falls T.
stand Tests.

Caidas' Yellow Fever Theory Falls to
stand Tests.
Havana, Sept. 1.-Major Harvard,
chief uigeon, says that as the yellow
fever commission regards the expert
ments with the Caldas serum as dem
onstratiuns OF it's usefulness. the com
mission has definitely severed connec-
ito with the Brazilian expert and VIII
not supervise any further experiments
conducted by him.
Or. Caldas has all along maintained
that III had found the yellow fever
germ In the intestine" remarked Major
Harvard, whereas, all the experiments
conducted here prove that the germ OF
the disease is In the blood, people hav-
ing been directly inoculated by blood
infection from a person suffering with
yellow fever"
Major Gorgas, chief sanitary officer,
made the following statement:
Some confusion has arisen regarding
the precise position OF the sanitary de-
partment In regard to the yellow fever
expert In March OF this ear the sani-
tary department established al inocu-
lation station 1t Las Animas for the
purpose OF inoculating non-immunes,
that is to say, giving them yellow fever
in order to make them immune. This
was not an experimental station and is
" SUM- AiN 6OAN DDJNNN 1NAA6 W -
feet immuniZation.
THE sanitary department has moth
Ing to do with the recent experiments
conducted by the yellow fever commits
sion or with those connected by the Of
fcials sent by the var department TO
investigate the origin and propagation
of yellow fever, although 1t did supply
the Carroll commission with mos
quitoes.
1.-THE sanitary department stands
ready TO immuniZe any one who de-
sires to undergo the treatment after
the risk has been successfully eX-
planned. 1t accepts the work OF Sur
geon Major Reed and his colleagues of
the army commission as final. n does
not desire to make further experiments
in this direction. No amount OF evil
dence could make more positive the
conclusion that yellow fever can be
conveyed by the mosquito. The person
who submits to mosquito infection,
however, stands a better chance OF re-
covery than one who contracts the dis
ease accidentally, as the former has care
from the beginning"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-09-07
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW.
Augusrs Business Record Not So Had rs
Expected.


New York. Sept. 2.-R. G.. Dun &
Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade avs:
Even in cotton goods, which have
been the slowest to respond to the Wig
orous tone Of domestic trade, the past
week has brought distinct improve
rent. Against losses by drought In
Texas there is compensation in the
greatly increased acreage throughout
the entire cotton belt, but an advance
OF 70 a bale since the rise began does
not appear unreasonable.
Somewhat lower quotations for wheat
are not surprising. in view OF the gen.
eral tendency to increase the estimates
or the crop far beyond the quantity In
dictated by official figures or condition.
Another weakening influence is the
slight decline of exports below the rec
ord breaking movement in the first
W weeks OF August. Shipments for
the week, however, were still phenom-
email, a~ggregating 6,307, 302 bushels, com
pared with 2.S04, 567 last year.
Moreover, this gain occurred despite
thei interruption to shipments from the
Pacific coast by h strike of grain
handlers, These figures of exports
omit the movement for Canadian ports,
usually included In other records, and
causing confusion as to the actual
state of domestic trade
Corn is stubbornly firm, though At
lantic exports for the week were but
407. 450 bushels, against 1857, 1863 a year
ago, while western receipts were 3,424,
$50 bushels compared with 2,123,S SIT last
year, indicating that farmers are con
tent TO market tNeir surplus at current
prices.
August opened with the commercial
sky overcast by storm clouds that
threatened serious injury to the In
dustry, while drought in the southwest
aroused pessimistic predictions that
business was on the verge OF a severe
setback. Thousands OF idle strikers, to-
gether with a proftless season in agri-
cultural regions. mean inactivity ir
manufacturing, trade and ~transporta-
ton, according to the prophets Of evil.
Instead of these calamitous conditions
the month ends with a horizon that is
almost clear, and each day resumption
OF work at an Idle mill adds to the pro-
ductive capacity, while cancelled or
ders for merchandise from dealers in
the drought section are rapidly rein
stated. After many years Of steadily
increasing prosperity the farming pop
ulation can face moderate losses with
equanimity. Jobbers and manufac-
turers report that orders for fall kinds
have exceeded any previous years.
Quotations IN steel products are still
nominal. owing to the difficulty expert
enced In securing prompt delivery. II
IS estimated that not more than 20 per
cent Of the steel companies capacity
has been stopped by the strike, and
this proportion daily increases.
Consumers Of tin plate have secured
supplies abroad, so that their work Is
not badly handicapped. Footwear
shops continue in splendid position, and
the demand for leather Is large al well
maintained prices. The market is
steady, despite weakness abroad.