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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
Not Worried by Labor.

The street refuses TO he deeply impress
ed by the current developments in the
labor situation. The belief is deep-seat-
ed that a way will be found to avert any
protracted strike. although it is conceded
as altogether probable that the miners,
we'll as the engineers on eastern rail-
roads, may MAKE a demonstration, hav-
ing very much the appearance of a
''walk-out. The conciliatory attitude
taken by Mr.. Baer has had a very mark
ed quieting influence. Mine owners and
railroads in the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. trade
have been very well satisfied with the re-
suits that followed the findings OF the
anthracite strike commission nine wears
ago, and they would like a continuation
of the same arrangement. which they
say in "A recent signed statement. pro-
duced boundless prosperity and happiness
throughout the entire anthracite coal
region. The stand taken by the men In
control of the railroads and mines in
this respect is likely to have an i'm
portant bearing on the threatened strike
of engineers. Identically the same men
viii be very influential In determining
the attitude of railroads in their dealings
with the complaining engineers. Being
committed to the efficacy of a strike COM
mission in the settlement of disputes with
employees. they are not in a position TO
object to the same plan of settlement
with the engineers Indeed, there is ex-
cellent reason for saying that they would
welcome such plan. although almost
unanimously opposed to arbitration under
the terms OF the Erdman act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

operatfons are the exception. The adj
yances that are most in evidence are adj
vances in standard stocks with merit
quotable.
right now has to do with the attitude of
the public If the outside investor comes
i'm we may soon have a market of
strength that will be maintained and OF
activity beyond anything known since the
start Of the century The coming week
may be a test time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
COTTONSEED OIL.

NEW YORK. March 23.-Cottonseed
oil was dull and featureless, trading be-
ing of the evening up sort. Crude
markets were generally steady. March
closed points lower and later months
unchanged to points lower. March.
8 63a56 80: April, 5.66a5.6S; May, 5.70a5. u;
.June. 514a5.77; July, 5.SOa5.91 Prime
crude, 454a4.6O; do. summer yellow. $50
as. 10: do. winter yellow. 5.75a6.40; prime
summer white. 5.75a6.15.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
NEW YORK METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK. March %. - The metal
markets were dull and practically NOM
inal. as usual Saturday. Lake copper.
15lsa15as; electrolytic, 15a154 casting.
14&a143s
Lead-Firm, 4.25a4.J0
Tin-Firm, AZ 25a42 40; Spelter, oscar 90;
Anthony. Cooksons, 1921
Iron-Unchanged.
Bar silver, 5Sl4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
Active Traders Minor Factors.

That is what is behind the stock mar
ket and what is the underlying force that
is making it easy for prices to advance
with the application Of only moderate
leverage. Some of the active traders
may think that they are responsible for
the movement, whereas they are only
minor factors. The market would prob
ably have advanced if they had been
thousands of miles beyond communica-
ton with Wall street. 1t would not be
surprising if there should be a sharp re-
action after an advance so strong and so
steadily continued. Technically, the mar
ket is due for substantial setback.
There has not been any great amount of
dangerous ''pyramiding,'' but the mar
ket has every indication of being "over-
bought - that is to say, overconfident
buyers have pressed the limit beyond the
bounds of safety. Several times on the
way up it looked topheavy, and the pro-
fessional element quickly shifted front.
but on each occasion minor reactions
have been followed by full recovery and
still further Improvement.
1t has been an exceedingly perplexing
and painful market for the chronic short
sellers. They have miSjudged the under
lying conditions entirely and stubborn
same time, ii is more than likely that
the short interest is as heavy, IL not
heavier, than it has been since the up
ward movement began. II that be the
shrewdest operators on the exchange con-
firms 1t, then stocks are technically
strong instead of technically weak. Time
and time again spectators for the rise
took their profits only to go back into the
market again at higher figures. Disbelief
in the perInanency of the advance has
been a striking feature throughout every
stage of the movement. Yet those deep
and powerful forces give solidity and
strength to the situation. 1t has been
in many respects a surprising and I'M
usual market. Public interest has been
steadily growing, and the activity has
extended from the top of the list to the
bottom. Stocks that have been dormant
for months are coming TO life. and the
volume OF business is swelling almost
sensationally. The whole spirit of Wall
street is changing from one of depression
TO that of buoyant hOpefulness. The
stock market is at last coming to life.
The resurrection is grateful 10 those who
make their livelihood in the financial dis
rricf
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CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO, March 23.-Tightness became
so pronounced today in the May wheat
option here that shorts in other futures
joined a stampede to cover News of ex-
port sales had a strengthening effect.
The close showed a net advance of asah
to rs. Latest trading left corn 4 to
kas up, oats with a gain Of Y to 3saE,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
DRY GOODS MARKET.
NEW YORK, March %.

NEW YORK. March 81. - The cotton
goods markets rule very firm. Woolens
and worsteds are firm, with a. general
advancing tendency Yarns are quiet.
but firm. Burlaps are strong. Linens
are not being delivered promptly, owing
to the foreign strike complications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
Sensation in Industrials.

The industrial section provided the most
sensational trading. Shipping shares adj
vanced under the lead of Peninsular and
Oriental Navigation Company. which had
an extraordinary rise of IS points, while
Marconi stock jumped on local and New
York buying in connection with rumor
that negotiations were going on with the
United States government.
American Securities were comparatively
buoyant United States Steel and Anal
gamated Copper led a general improve
ment. and. although the best prices were
not maintained, the market today showed
net gains ranging from one to five points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
Labor Outlook Favorable.

The labor outlook was more favorable
today and money and discount rates were
easier.
The stock market ended the week cheer
fully, with hardening tendency in all
sections on better coal trade prospects
and the absence of unfavOrable CONT
mental political developments. Peninsular
and Oriental Steamship shares were ex-
ceptions. and they closed 20 points lower
on realizing.
American Securities opened steady.
First prices were about unchanged, but
later part of the list advanced on
light covering. The closing was steady,
with values ranging from unchanged to
Is higher than yesterdays New York
closing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
WEEKS RANGE OF PRICES
Corrected to the Close of Business March D at the
New York Stock Exchange.
Railway and Miscellaneous Shares.


tn date
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Make Sharp Distinction.

They make sharp distinction between
arbitration and mediation II is very
doubtful if the railroad control will sub
nit TO settling the points of difference
under the terms of the statute mentioned
What they would really like to see, it is
understood. would be to have the Presi-
dent appoint a commission to be COM
posed of broad-mnded men, who would
go into the subject thoroughly, and ac-
quaint themselves with every important
phase OF the railroad and dependent in
dustriai situation-taking up the question
of the ability of railroads 10 pay increas-
ed wages and meet other arbitrary ex-
penses, while at the same time they are
deprived of the right TO increase their
revenue by raising freight rates. Rail-
road management the country over is
Sao0Ganl1 a0xi0Us for q full discussion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

BERLIN, March 23.-Prices opened ir-
regular on the bourse today The market
improved later and closed steady.
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PARIS.
BERLIN.

PARIS. March 23.-Prices were firm on
the bourse today
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SAFE INVESTMENTS
81 to 6% Interest

in promiesofy notes secured by nrst deeds e
trust (0rst mortsases) On improved washingtso
city property.
These notes are In denominations OF $500 b
10000 each. No expense to borrowers-ws o.
lect the interest free Of charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
AT THE CHICAGO GRAND.

George NJ. Cohan and Samuel H.
Harris will began their 10-years' ten
acy of the Grand opera house, Chicago,
on Sunday night, March 3. with the
presentation of Officer &C., which is
described by the management as, a
"melodramatic farce 1t is the worl
of Augustin McHugh, a new play
wright; it was recently produced in
New York city, where its success has
been of kind to warrant Cohan &
Harris in putting together a second
cast for the inauguration of their man
agement of the Grand, which BY the
way, will for the future be known as
George NJ Cohan's Grand opera
house." following the custom of the
young ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in us
ing his name in conjunction with that
of any playhouse he takes over or
builds.
AS to "oficer $685. it deals with the
adventures of young millionaire and
a burglar-the former making acquain-
lance with the thief when, returning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
THOUSAND SEE
SKATERS RACE

Nearly 1000 people witnessed the
skating attractions at the Rock Island
roller rink last night and saw Roland
Cioni, Italian champion, win the one
mile race with Fred Tyrell a close sec
ond. Fred Martin finished third and
Jesse Carey fourth. Purses of 500
were split among the four winners. The
first heat of the race was won by Ty-
rell and the second by Cioni. The time
for the final was $50. Following the
race, Jack Fotch gave his stellar at
traction, appearing as a female i'm
personator. Tonight there will be a
two-mile race in one heat. Harley
Davidson will put on his trick aero.
batic skating stunt. Purses to be split
tonight are $50. s25. and $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
EAGLES, MINSTRELs.

The directors of the minstrel per-
Torrance which will be offered by
the Rock Island aerie of Eagles at
doing all in their power to make it
a classy and wholesome show in ev-
cry particular. The first part" will
be artistically mounted. Only the
four end men will be in blackface
The remainder of the big ensemble
including Interlocutor Art Stone and
the singers and choristers will be in
evening dress. The gags" will be
bright and new and clean in every
particular. The most recent sons
hits will be a feature and among the
warblers are such we'll known tri
city talent as Johnny Naab, FREQ
Ehmke, Elmer Showalter, Clarenc,
Mart, August Swanson, all OF Rocl
Island, and Major Meyer and EC
/ Nelson of Davenport; and these mum
bers will be supplemented by tn,
songs and merry making to be con
tributed by the four end men, Over
Mcclure, John Swanson, Loui!
Brindel of Rock Island and John w
Barr of Davenport. The olio whicl
will follow is marked by several en-
PERTAINING stunts that will appeal t.
the large audience that will assem-
BILE Sunday night and the concluding
feature will be a spectacular ant
patriotic sketch, the particulars o
which the impressarios will no
make public until the evening of tn
performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
SPECIAL TO loot
FOR JOE BERGER
White Sox Leave Windy City
This Evening on Way to
Waco, Texas.
HERE IN WEE SMA' HOURS
President Comiskey Will Have a Big
Party in the Southern City
Tannehill Injured.

When the White Sox special,
bound for Waco, Texas, the spring
training camp site of the American
league team, puffs into the Rock Is
land station tonight shortly after
midnight, Joe Berger will bid adieu
to his friends here and will join the
team with which he is to have a try
out this year. He will make the
45th member of the special party
Four other players will be picked up
enroute to the southern site. Out of
the entire party that leaves Chicago
tonight, but 8 will be players. The
remainder will consist of President
Comiskey's family, personal guests
and d corps of war scribes. When
all of those who will make up the
training camp arrive at Waco, the en-
tire number will total SIS. Lee Tan
nehill will be delayed in joining the
party for a week, because of an ac-
cident that occurred Tuesday.
WHO THEY ARE.
The Is players who will board the
special in Chicago are Catchers Billy
Sullivan, Jimmy Block, Walter May.
er, Thomas Carney; Pitchers Ed
Walsh, Frank Lange, Jim Scott and
]. Jordan; Infielders Harry Lord
John Collins, Rollie Zeider, Charley
Mullen, Russell Blackburne, Martin
Perghammer and Morris Rath; Out
fielders Wilfred Genest and Roland
Barrows and Assistant Manager vii
liam Gleason.
Outfielder Matticks will be picked
up at Eldon, Iowa. Tomorrow a
Kansas City, Baker Borton, outfield
er, and Victor Clemens, catcher, will
| be taken on board and later on a
Wichita, Tex Jones will greet his OLE
! pals once more.
The men expected to go to Wac,
direct are Ping Bodie and Shortstol
| Weaver, already on their way from
the coast, Ray Powell, Joe Kelley
and Matte Mcintyre, outfelders, an,
Catchers Walter Kuhn and Jacl
Fourier, Doc White will follow o.
Monday, and when the men get to
gether there will be 81 players, in
Guiding Kid Gleason, tutor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
TURNER'S TROUNCED
BY DAVENPORT TEAM

Last night at the Davenport Y. M. c.
A. gymnasium, the "Y'' team took a
crimp in the sails OF the Central Tur-
ner basketball five OF Davenport, trim
ming the team to the tune of 81 to q,
and evening up the fight for the tri-city
championship A short time ago the
Turner'S defeated the association team.
but two of the best association players
were out Of the game. Last night Cap
tain Friedholdt and Block were back
in the lineup. Friedholdt made enough
points himself TO win the game. Now
that the two teams are even in the
battle for supremacy, another game
will be arranged. The association
seems to have an edge on the Turner'S
for the title.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
IS POPULAR.

from trip around the world, he finds
the latter in possession of his sump-
tuous home, posing as the millionaire,
himself and actually betrothed to a
girl who believes that in the burglar
she has for her fiance a man of fine
breeding and great wealth. 1t is said
that Mr.. McHugh has delivered his
story with a rapid-f1re method Of fol-
lowing scene with situation all
through the three acts that strongly
suggests the quick pace of Cohan's
new plays.
Douglas Fairbanks, who was last in
Chicago as the star of 'sThe Cub" and
John p. Miltern, who will be recalled
as the actor Of the winhng millionaire
in the long Chicago run OF
The Fortune Hunter" viii have
respectively the parts of the million
aire and the burglar. played in New
York by Wallace Eddinger and George
F. Nash. The others in the cast will
be players of good standing and recog
nized popularity. 1t is promised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29

cult company paid the genius who
coined 'fUneeda" a fortune for his
clever three syllables. We were
soon deluged with "U-want-a," and
"U-try-a" and one breakfast food
concern sought to attract attention
to its wares with "U-ought-to-
have-a" but their laborious imitation
and their wares soon fell into in
nocuous desuetude. When Baker G
Castle made theatrical history by
producing "Graustark," they used as
their slogan Read the Book-See
the Play" Immediately the theatres
were deluged with book plays, the
posters of which all implored the
public to Read it and see it, Blu;
as in the case of "Uneeda" initial
ors, many of them, after a more OF
less brief struggle, dropped by the
theatrical wayside when 'Graustark
marched on triumphant for three sea
sons and is now in its fourth still
drawing patronage with Read the
book-See the play" When Baker
& Castle acquired the dramatic
rights to Harold MacGrath's delight
full novel. The Goose Girl they
decided the old phrase must remain
exclusively "Graustarkian" and fol
the newer play another must b.
coined. Mr.. Castle, who made tn,
first phrase, invented "a great pla!
from great book MIR Baker
who made the characterization, modest
ly suggested that his work nigh
not measure up to the adjective; bu
Mr.. Castle argued that Mr.. Mac
Grath had written a great book
no one can dispute that-the pub
fishers balance sheet was too con
vineing a proof. Well, anyone VIII
dramatized the story with sympath,
and as far as the exigencies of tn
stage would permit, faithfully inter
preted Mr.. MacGrath's novel, mus
of necessity shine in the reflects
glory of this clever novelist. Mod
esty has no place in the show bust
ness" so the trade mark became
"A great play from a great book.
II will be interesting to watch tn
billboards and see how many "grea
books" develop into great plays.
But there was only one "Uneeda.
The play comes to the Illinois to
morrow night. 1t is highly praise
by the press in all the cities wher
it has been presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
AT THE EMPIRE

For the last half of the week, begin
ming today, the Empire is featuring
the Gypsy Four, playing 16 different
instruments. Miss Housed, a Rock
Island girl. a daughter of Prof. Housed,
who at one time taught music in the
public schools here, is a member
of the Gypsy Four Mrs, Dorothy
has Is snow white poodles, the largest
weighing u and the smallest two and
one-half pounds. 1t is said to be a
pretty act. The Mcconnell Sisters
are singers and dancers. Manuel
Alexander & Co. offer a comedy play
let, "The Stenographer The three
Dolce Sisters present dainty singing
act.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29

enthusiasts will have a chance to root
tomorrow night when the goods of the
college will play their first game of
the season at home. The Hedding
girls from Abingdon will be their OPP
ponents. The Lutheran goods have
already administered one defeat to the
Abingdon fair ones this season and
expect to chalk up another victory to
their credit. Augustana has one of the
best girls teams in years this season.
The lineup as arranged by Coach
Stem will be: Agnes Abrahamson, cen
ter: Ruth Nelson and Lena Dahlquist,
forwards; Laura Anderson and Ebba
AbrahaInson, guards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
COMP ANY STILL
IN THE RUNNING
Twin City Amusement organi-
cation Will Retain Charter
for Time Being.
TO START SOMETHING ELSE
Talk of Six-City Circuit Meets With
Favorable and Adverse Criticism
Question OF Jurisdiction.

Though disappointed in the effort to
land Three-Eye berth, the Twin-City
Amusement company has no intention
of quitting the amusement business,
and from all that can be learned at
the present time, Rock Island will be
the scene OF some sort of amusement
something that will requite the fans
for the loss of baseball, If that is posi-
BILE. Directors of the organization will
have a meeting either late today or
some time tomorrow. The stockhold-
ers will probably be called in and will
thresh out the situation. The senti-
ment favors a continuation of the stock
company and the charter will be kept
intact for the time being. There are
dozens Of plans that are shaping up
for the summer. and from the present
outlook there will be some doings here
in Rock Island
HAVE OTHER PLANS.
Though baseball is without doubt the
one popular pastime for the good old
summer time. and. though every fan
will miss sitting in his chosen seat
waiting patiently for his favorite TO
bang a ball over the back field fence,
q is possible that he will enjoy just
as much seeing some other contes;
that may offer as much excitement.
Among plans which may be considered
in a favorable light are some for races
horses. boat and automobile. But
there is no use delving too far into
these matters at the present time.
Praise be- said one fan last even
ing as he perused the story of the Chi
cago meeting. they will still have a
ball team I'm Davenport, and though
would rather see the Islanders cavort
ing around the field. / want TO see Z
baseball game" The talk of a six
team league has melted a great dea
OF comment-some expressions for the
league and others adverse to II. In the
first place. there is the question of iur
isdiction of the Three-Eye league, no
only over Rock Island, but Moline a!
well. The jurisdiction of the Daven
port team extends FIVE miles WheI
Davenport was out Of the league. ant
wanted Western league ball, they coult
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
Tortured for is Years

by a cure-defying stomach trouble
that baffied doctors and resisted all
remedies he tried, John w. Modders
OF Moddersville. Mich. seemed
doomed. He had to sell his farm and
give up work. His neighbors said
he can't live much longer" What
ever ! ate distressed me-" he wrote,
It'll / tried Electric Bitters, which
worked such wonders for me that ]
can now eat things / could not take
for years. It's surely a grand rem
edy for stomach trouble" Just as
good for the liver and kidneys. Ey-
cry bottle guaranteed, Only so cents
az ali druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29

not make it because of the same situa-
ton, only reversed as TO first and Sec
ond parties. That is obstacle the first
to overcome.
ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST.
Some say a six-team circuit can not
last-others that it can. The former
point 10 past failures in that line-the
others TO the men who would be back
of this attempt There is no question
in the minds of any fan but what the
class of ball would be below Three Eye
standard, to which local fans have
been educated. No doubt the standard
of ball that has been furnished here
for II years is above anything seen in
any other city of the size in the coun-
try. But still the fans will not take
kindly 10 ball that is inferior to Three,
| Eye caliber.
| For years there has been an attempt
on the part OF some to make the stand
| ard Of baseball in the Three-Eye league
commensurate with the support &C
/ corded. but all efforts have failed. Now
when there is no other alternative for
this city, it is probably too late tc
change the standard
! But again, there is no use delviua
/ too far into that question If anything
is to come of the new project, it mus
come within a very few days or 1t will
be too late for this season.
DECATUR ORGANIZED.
Decatur fans and baseball promoters
already basking lin their imagination
in the warmth of the summer sun
shine as it glares down upon the Com
modore ball park, are jubilant ovel
their success in landing the Three-EyC
berth, and it is no more than RICH
that they should be. Already Viri
Sanders. alleged best booster of thu
Decatur village, has planted about 81,
500 worth of stock at $3.50 per, AM
now the bunch down there is going al
ter the subscription money-getting i
while the spirit lasts. The Decatu
Review says that Wilson Boring will b.
in charge of the affairs of the team
supervising the management person
ally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
AT THE ILLINOIS.

Imitation is the sincerest fiattery.
An advertising expert coins catch
phrase which makes a commodity
famous. Immediately scores of 9TH
ers seek to steal little of the eley-
erer mans thunder by coupling imi-
tation commodities with imitation
trade marks; but the public's ears
we're tickIed with the first coinage
and the plagarisms soon vanish from
the bilIboards. The National Bis