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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
AID RIVER AS AN
ARTERY OF TRADE
Conference to Be Held at St.
Louis, Oct. % With That
End in View.
LOOKING TO SOUTH AMERICA
Cheaper and Quicker Transportation
Possible Than Through the
Port Of New York.

Definite steps to develop South Amer
lean trade on the part of the manufac-
turers and merchants of the United
States were taken at Chicago yester-
day. At a conference o: Chicago bust
ness men and New orleans business
men a call was prepared for a general
conference of the business interests of
the Mississippi valley in St. Louis. The
date OF Oct. % has been tentatively
agreed on. but may be changed.
The members of the foreign trade
committee of the Association of Com
merce and the Illinois Manufacturers
association met with Mayor Behrman
OF New Orleans: NJ b. Trezevant. man
ager of the New Orleans chamber of
commerce. and J. Z. Edmunds at the
First National bank.
Four Points In View.
II decided TO place these four points
before the conference in st. Louis:
/. Transportation by way of the
Mississippi valley 10 South and Cen
trail America.
2. Promotion and development of
trading and export companies to effect
change OF raw materials and manufac-
tured commodities.
3. Direct exchange OF credits so as
20 eliminate the London bill of ex-
change.
4. To establish Industries to manu-
facture the raw materials OF South
America and TO work for legislation
which will protect these manufactures
either by means OF new patent laws.
revenue acts. or tariff measures.
Railroads Favor New York.
1T is significant" Mr.. Edmunds said.
tina; in a report OF the department OF
commerce al Washington issued re-
Gently New York was given as the
only seaport for South and Central
American shipping. The railroads have
been throwing all the business posi-
bic TO New York in recent years by
making rates almost discriminatory.
The Mississippi river offers a great
outlet and cheap freight to New Or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26

leans for all the manufacturers of the
Mississippi valley and also the Mis-
souri, river valley. In the central part
of the United States we have been
overlooking the natural advantages.
1t is planned at this conference to de-
velope this route. arrange for better
dock facilities at s.. Louis and New
Orleans, and take care of the traffic
that belongs down the valley.
New Orleans already is improving
its dock facilities, and We want to
make ii easy for the manufacturers of
Illinois TO ship through our port. 1t
is three days closer TO South and Cen
trail America than New York. and we
have arranged so the freight rates will
be cheaper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
HUGO GIBSON is
WINNER OF TITLE
Defeats Arthur Swedberg for
Tennis Championship at
Augustana.

Hugo Gibson won the tennis cham
pionship at Augustana college, by de-
feating Arthur Swedberg in the finals
yesterday afternoon by a score of 60.
Thursday afternoon, Gibson winning
over Luther Valentine by a score of
GA, 20, 81, and Swedberg over Frank
lin Johnson by 6-2, 81 score. Gibson
has always been tennis star, and last
year also figured in the finals, although
he did not win.
4 tournament between tennis enthu-
siasts of the seminary department will
be staged in a few days. and the win
ner will meet Gibson for the final
test.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26

Sept. 20.--Rev. A. B. Medium, pas
tor of the Presbyterian church of Rock
Island, was chosen moderator of the
Rock River presbytery for the ensuing
year at a meeting held in Morrison.
Mrs. J. Ross Mills of this city presided
at the annual meeting of the Woman's
Presbyterian society held in conjunc-
ton with the other session.
The bridges over Rock river would
have been opened to the public on
dates stated, if 1t had not been for
the delay of iron for the canal bridge
Alderman Ill of the bridge committee,
is supervising the work.
Jacob Schaum closed a deal today
for the SCHNEIDER farm of III acres in
South Rock Island. He paid $500
for it.
The dates of the Merchants carnival
have been changed to Oct. % and pa
Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann have
four raft steamers in active service
this season.
The Rock Island Pillow company is
branching out. They are erecting two
new buildings, one on the st. Louis
fair grounds and one on the Illinois
state fair grounds.
Sept. PA party of about 10 sur
veyors arrived at Milan last night
from up Rock river. They are en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26

hands. which are particularly beauti-
full. So that he may always have the
object of his alteration under his eyes
a model in bronze of one of the hands
has been made and the project keeps
it on his desk at his office.
An official in this projects district,
anxious to secure his influence for po-
litical preferment, has devised de-
lightful way of paying him delicate
compliment. Every time he enters the
great mans office he walks silently to
his desk. takes up the bronze hand and
kisses it respectfully.
The project is so much impressed
by this act of gallantry that the tact
full young man has already secured
lucrative promotion.-London Mirror.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
WILL PROSECUTE
FIFTEEN BARRIERS
Thomas Casey of State Board
Swears Out a Bunch of
Warrants at Decatur.

Decatur, ILL.,, Sept. 26.-Warrants for
out by Thomas Casey of Rock Island.
treasurer of the BARRIERS state board
of examiners, for working without their
1914 license. Warrants were also
sworn out in each case for owners of
shops employing BARRIERS who were
violating the license law.
Eight warrants were sworn out be-
fore Justice u. G. Gle and seven be-
fore Justice J. II. Mccoy. Simon HUFF
fer, employer of Fred Johnson ard Rod
Jennings, is not a barber himself, but
owns five shops in different parts of
the city. The shop belonging to him,
under the Parlor market. at the cor
ner of North and West Main streets,
was found to be running with BARRIERS,
all of whom were working on permits.
A man from the shop under the Mil
likin bank was sent over Wednesday
afternoon to take charge.
Two of the 10 shops involved are
union shops. Frank Denham at sol
North Water street. and Arthur Shum-
ard at TAI North Water street. Mr..
Casey came here upon the request of a
committee of five union BARRIERS, who
visited the shops of the city last Thurs
day, sizing up the general conditions
and trying 10 induce the non-unicn
BARRIERS to join the local union.
Mr.. Casey and Roy Horton visited
every shop I'm Decatur. In regard to
their observations Mr.. Casey says: 81
found things in a very poor condition.
In one or two shops they were using
finger bowls. which is strictly against
the state law. Others ! suspect of
using the same towel on the face of
more than one man. The floors. walls.
wash basins and cuspidors of many
were disgustingly dirty and unsani-
tary.
The BARRIERS must understand that
this thing OF waiting until some fell
low comes around and asks you to re-
new your cards is a thing OF the past |
All licenses must be secured on or be-
fore July / of each year. Anyone can |
get permit to work by getting a
money order and sending il |
in for their license fee. They will then |
be called for examination within 80
lays"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
YEGGS MAKE HAUL
IN OFFICE VAULT
Check for $4,000, Money and
Stamps Taken at Rock Is
land Bridge Company.
NO WATCHMAN ON THE JOB
Worked Unhampered and Made Clean
Getaway With Loot After
Smashing Window.

Yeggs forced open the vault in the
Office OF the Rock Island Bridge &
Iron Co. 100 Mill street last night,
and secured a check for $4,000, $50
in cash. and some stamps.
The place was unprotected, no
Waterman having been on guard. and
the burglars worked unhampered. The
check was given by the city to the
company.
Two days ago the night Waterman
was discharged by the concern, and
since then the Office and factory had
not been protected. II Is believed that
the thieves were familiar with this
situation and knew that there would
be little chance of their being caught
Break Window
Entrance to the Office was gained
through breaking a window IN the rear.
After getting inside the burglars COM
menced work on the vault \ light
lock was on the door Of the safe. They
broke this and then sawed a bolt, OPP
eni1g the big door.
This morning the burglary was dis
covered and reported 10 the police. An
investigation is being made. but little
Is left to work upon.
Payment on the check was immedi-
ately stopped. and II is worthless 10
the holders. The chCIk was given an
Official OF the company yesterday al
ternoon by City Clerk Martin Rud-
gren, in a payment on the elevated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus Files of 1880

gagged in taking another survey for Inc
Hennepin canal.
Mayor McConochie, Commissioner
Eyster and a number of the aldermen
made an inspection trip through tns
Moline garbage crematory. DR.. Eys
ter said that Rock Island was not ID
need of any such continuance ana
would not be for many years as its
present means of disposing OF its rel
use was vastly preferable to any
means of consuming it
Sept. 23-The glass works OF TINS
city has been purchased by an eastern
syndicate.
Sept. 24-The corner stone OF tne
new First NJ. E. church, corner OF
Nineteenth street and Fifth avenue
was laid with imposing ceremonies
conducted by Bishop w. y. Ninoe o.
Topeka at 4 O'Clock yesterday ai'ef
noon.
Sept. 25-Charles w Mapes OF Rocs
Island and Miss Hannah Rasmussen
were married at the brides home u
Davenport.
Sept. 26-The marriage OF Geore'
F. Roth and Miss Mary koehler laAs
place this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
Good But inexpensive
Rugs.

Though their prices are small
these rugs are of dependable
qualities and in handsome de-
signs.
A good assortment of colors
and plenty of sizes, so that it
will not be difficult to fit your
needs, if you are prompt.
9 x12 Granite art squares,
from 1855 to $685..
Atwood art squares, from
1886 to $685..
Wool fiber are squares, from
1855 to $685..
Ok 10 Deltox Grass rugs,
$3.50.
.9x II DeItox Grass rugs,
$4.3s.
Smaller sizes of Deltox Grass
rugs.
Scotch art rugs and wool fiber
rugs, from soc to S1.95.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
A Feast of Fashion and
Beauty In the New Hats.
is worth coming many miIesto see

1t is much 70 behold so large an assembl,o.
of pattern hats, not alone in numbers so mres
their artistic beauty of shape, of color q
line
The different groups present in many wavs
the widely varying fashions. You'll see sailors
Tricorns, Russian toques various elongated tur'
bans, flexible crowns, and wide-flarine brims
greatly predominating.
The story of the Autumn hat is never finsh.d
only bcgun-when some French designer -.
Gently settled in New York, sends on new bend
curve in saucy, dashing effect, and then n,
picture hats are growing i'll size, in flare and
fashion.
Remember after all its the hair and face with
the hat. all must be studied together The Who'll.
effect is SO easily married. Where is the woman
who wants to guess the possibilities Of success
or failure. If you seek guidance, you'll not Be
allowed to choose the wrong hat at this store
There stores where you must RELY entirely
on your judgment and it's so easy to make
mistake.
You know of such stores by bitter experience.
Then there's the McCabe system of economy on
which hundreds OF women are learning more and
more to depend. A becoming hat, and YOU are
satisfied. An unbecoming hat, and you are mis-
cradle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
In Choosing a Corset.

Why guess? Why purchase a corset
at random? Why not be sure of the
best?
Our Corsetierre will select just the right model
for you. then notice the improvement in your fig
ure. Twenty different makes and as many diff
ferent models from nearly every maker. There
Is corset here for every figure. and price for
every purse y corset that fits properly does
not necessarily need to be expensive.
To again direct your keen attention to this
corset stock we'll sell on Monday and Tuesday
the famous P N $500 corsets for $3.45.
The celebrated C-B ala Spirite $3.50 corsets
for S2.47.
The weli-known P. n. 5000 corsets for S1.39
The perfect-fitting Regis $3.50 corsets for
S1o5.
Fittings insure perfect satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
JOHNSON Is NAMED
BUSINESS MANAGER

At meeting of the Lyceum board at
Augustana college yesterday after
noon. Emil J. Johnson was elected
business manager of the observer"
the college paper. to fill the unexpired
term of Richard f. Anderson. last
years manager, who did not return 10
this fall. Fred Magnuson,
editor of the commercial department
also failed to return and C. l.. Bennett
was elected to succeed him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
More Blankets.

Another big lot just unpacked
the advantage of our buying
must be apparent, with the SPLEEN
did varieties and the special pric-
ing.
Wool-faced Blankets, ~ so,
in gray, tans, and plaids, with
pretty border, S2.75 pair.
Heavy wool blankets - large
size, white, colors, and plaid,
neatly bound, $4.95 pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
We Are Specializing Just Now
On Waists at $1.OO;

as the dollar waist has sprung into such wonder
full popularity, have sought them through
every American market for the Frenchiest pat
terms and newest designs, and we have secured
them in almost endless variety and values that
far outrrval anything we have ever before seen.
OF course, we have waists at nearly all prices
above and below the dollar line, but many women
who have heretofore thought that waists at
s. 90, 500 and $500 the lowest prices
they could buying from these dollar
styles OF Frenchy patterns. with real jubilence
Don't fail TO take look at those with the high
er price marks we equally proud OF the
tire line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
Those Tennis
Flannel Night
Shirts and
Pajan1as Are
Here.

Better ones than we
have ever shown, full
length, roomy, warm
and durable.
Night shirts, at SOC,
75c and up.
Neatly trimmed Pal
amas of best Teazle ten
mis-, $1.00 per suit and
up.
Boys best grades ten
mis- flannel night shirts
and pajamas, $1.00, 75c,
and SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
B1OuSes and Waists.

We honestly thought that during the Spring
season we were offering the greatest blouse val-
ues it would be possible ever to find and the
unusual blouse and waist bargains at McCabe's
caused wonder, comment and admiration in all
feminine circles, but as compared with the strik-
ing values and the beautiful waists which our
buyers have secured for the present season, we
My are anxious that our patrons should judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
New COnfOrterS.

a big shipment just received
and OF just the kind you will
need. Most every wanted pat
tern of Silkoline, sateen, null and
silk covers. Some all-over pat
terms, others plain borders and
cold weather just ahead. Big
warm comforters in new and at
tractive designs, Csc and UP to
$6.75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
CITY CHAT
(Advertisements.)

(Advertisements.)
Buy a home OF Reidy Bros.
For express. call William Trerz
TrtCity Towel Supply company.
Independent Express & Storage
r. l. 9Sl
See for sale ad on CLASSIFIED page
for cheapest $4,000 car in the city.
Used but little.
All the news all the tims-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
New Bobby Wells" Are Here for Women.

A new Van Raalte creation, so-caed from being
evolved from the headdress of the picturesque Lon
don policemen
All black and white combinations. in hexigon
and har-line meshes charming variety at 35c
the Yaro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26

Redingote coat suits. with yoke skirts.
Jacket suits, postillion backs with tunic
skirts.
skirts.
Beautiful basque dresses in combination OF
Lelvet and accordian pleated satin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
What Fashion Says About
Autumn Silks.

Corded silks of all kinds are particularly good
for tailored gowns, suits and wraps. Just now
the silk section is showing wonderful variety
of these silks in the rich shades, now 50
much in demand
q inch Chiffon Fables full color range, yard
Soc
Chiffon Poplins, double width, black and col
ors, yard csc.
43 inch silk and wool poplins, yard s145.
Crepe Poplins, and Crepe Cords, $1.75 to $245.
Heavy black ottoman coating cord, yard $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
Unhappy Marriages.

The reason why so few marriages
are happy is because young ladies
spend their time in making nets and
not cages.-Jonathan Swift
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
Free Lessons i'm Art NeedleworL
and Crocheting.

Miss Sadi Nahra, expert native Armenian ,,.;..
will be at our store each Thursday afternoon fro.r
to o'clock, and will gladly instruct the ad.. :
crocheting and fine needlework
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
Work and Dress Cloves
for Men and BOYS.

Plenty for everybody and the old low
prices still prevail.
Heavy Leather work gloves and nit
tens. Your favorite kind is here at soc and
25c.
Cotton Flannel gloves and mittens, for
husking. furnace tending, etc, sc per pair
and upwards.
Mems Fine dress gloves, both plain and
sill<-lined. you prefer, an excellent assort-
ment, latest colors and stitchings, prices be-
gin ar $1.00 per pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
Sweaters for Men and
Boys.

The cool days make you think of Sweat
and naturally you turn totthis store as
the best place to buy them and you will not
be disappointed. Beginning Monday we Of
fer two lots at prices that will move them
fast.
Mems heavy wool sweater coats, look
like the regular $500 quality, warm and
durable, at $2.95
Boys wool Sweaters and Jerseys, made
to sell at $3.50, most fortunate purchase;
can not duplicate; these quick at $1.45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26

Other handsome basque models, in combina-
lions OF silks, laces, chiffons and velvets.
OF course, show many handsome suits and
dresses low $500 and up to $4,000, but
wish particularly to emphasize this time, the
unusual values between $3.50 and $32 So =.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
Seems AS Though Everybody
Wants Oriental LaceS.

Just because they scarce and fashionable,
our assortment is better than ever despite diff
culties in securing them.
All kinds of patterns Net top, Oriental
1aces in white, cream, ecru and two-tones, from
the narrow 4-inch edges at zoe, 45-inch flounc-
ings at So. 95 yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
How Perfectly French,

There is n project I'm The south OF
France who has a mania for his wife's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
IS ecabe. e. CO.
Women's Distinguished Suits and Dresses
$3.50 to $3.50.

thoroughly
| ly tailored these
be disappointed
something
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26

All the news all the timo-The Argus
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-08-25
MAY ENJOY LONGER
SHOOTING PRIVILEGES

Duck shooting in September, in
stead of October /, may be enjoyed by
Nevada sportsmen, from present indi-
cations. A decision of United States
District Judge Triebler, of Arkansas,
declaring the migratory bird law Of
March 4, 1918, unconstitutional, has
been received.
The Federal law in the zone in
which Nevada is situated provides for
an open season between October l and
January Is. while the Nevada law
provides for an open season between
September Is and March 15
1t is said steps have been taken by
Federal attorneys in Arkansas to ap.
peal the Shaver case to the United
States Supreme Court. Harry c.
Shuver was indicted for violation OF
the migratory bird act and demurred
to the Indictment. His demurrer was
sustained on May 25, 1914. A petit
tion on the part of the government
for a rehearing resulted in further
confirmation of the opinion first ex-
pressed by Judge Trieber that the
migratory bird act is unconstitutional.
Carson Appeal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-08-25
fruit
CARS D|TCHEO

AT about 5 O'Clock this morning,
while an extra Southern Pacific
freight train was passing Eglon, a
station twelve miles east of Winnie
mucca, eleven cars containing green
fruit jumped the track and landed in
the ditch. Wreeking crews were sent
out from Carlin and Sparks and the
tracks were clear at about noon.
None of the train crew were injured.
The cause of the accident is not
known at present, but will no doubt
materialize during the investigation
which will be held.
Eastbound Nos. 2 and 10 were held
up this side of the wreck until the
track was cleared.
AS result of the wreck six car
loads of sheep, which were following
the damaged train, were unloaded
here for water and feed. The stock
was en- route from Madeline, Califor-
MIA, to Swift & Co., Chicago.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-08-25
WHAT EDITORS THINK
OF CORRUPT pRA(TI(f ACT

The Nevada Press Association at
its midsummer meeting held in Ton
opah, Nevada, August 10, 1914,
adopted unanimously the following:
Resolved, That the newspapers of
Nevada represented by this associa-
tion are unreservedlv opposed to the
so-called Corrupt Practice Act ap-
proved March 81. 1913. in so far as
the act assumes to restrain the free
dom of public discussion of the char
aeter and qualification of candidates
for public office. Without wish or
inclination to evade any moral respon-
sibility for statements published, the
inhibitions and prescriptions, especial
lv those embodied in section "a of the
act in question, appear to MS to exceed
in their scope and severity any he
straints ever heretofore imposed by
any state having representative
government and more accurately re-
fleets the spirit of an absolute mon
archy. We believe these provisions
to be in eontravention not only of the
Federal constitution but of the con
stitution of Nevada, in their guaran-
tee of a free press and freedom Of
speech. We believe them to be with
out precedent in any other state of
the Union, except that state which
attempted to prohibit, by law, dis
cussion of measures pending before
its state legislature. We believe that
in so far as the provisions referred
to are involved, that act could more
properly be entitled the Corrupt
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-08-25
ADDITI0iAI FACTS CON.
(tRNING fAlLON LANDS

The following additional facts have
been announced relative to the land
opening at Fallon on Sept. rs, men
tion of which was made in Saturdays
Silver State:
). Under the homestead law there will
be 1900 acres throuwn open in 95
farm units. 1t is announced that the
construction cost of the irrigation
works will be $50 per acre. Under
the new 20year payment act, per
cent must be paid at the time of reg
istration, which is from September 2
to September 16. The second payment
is due in five years and after that
time 5 per cent annually must be paid
for seven years. After that seven per
cent annually must be paid until all
is paid No interest is charged. In
case of several applications for the
same piece of land, the applications
will be recorded by letter and the APP
turn, AZ having a chance to make
entry between September 81 and Oc-
tober 10; OBJ having chance to
make entry between October IL and
October 81 should sA' fail, and
"C' having chance to make entry
until November 81 if "A' and "B'
fail. Unentered lands will he sub
ject to entry on November %. :.
The railroad lands to be disposed
of include 1000 acres at prices rang
ing from $3.50 to $50 an acre. The
privately owned lands include 6.400
acres, most of which will go at less
than $50 an acre. The limit of the
water right application is 160 acres.