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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Grain EMBARGO
BRINGS A BREAK
EHects OF strike Threat Show Early in
Values Affecting Wheat Quo
tatiOns.

Chicago. Aug. so - Railway strike
developments turned the wheat market
doWngrade today and then led TO a
sharp rally. Active preparations to
meet a general tieup of the roads on
Monday caused material declines in
wheat prices as soon as trading began
and further losses ensued before word
was received that President Wilson
was making efforts TO bring about a
postponement of the date for a strike
order to take effect. Opening prices
ranged from Sac to &c lower. with
september at 1.42 to 1.42l4 and De-
cember at 1.45A to 1.46. Immediate
subsequent losses, which were frac-
uonal were followed by nearly COM
plete recovery to yesterdays finish.
subsequently the market weakened
owing to denials by officials of the
railway employees association that anv
postpOnement of the strike order
would be made unless the demands of
the men were met. Prices later plung-
ed downward headlong owing to re
ports that the Pennsylvania railroad
would anticipate the strike by a freight
embargo taking effect Saturday The
close was unsettled SAC to 4Ac net
lower than September at 1881 to
1895 and December at 1.421a to 1.42%
Corn swayed with wheat. After op-
ening ~ to Il q IS &C lower, a moderate
reaction took place
Later the market became heavy
when wheat again became weak. The
close was at sc to sc net decline.
Oats changes were governed entirely
by the course of other cereals.
Owing to the threatened railway
strike, business in the provision pit
was nearly at a standstill. About the
only Inn ~
ed a tendency to sag in value.
Chicago Grain.
Chicago, Aug. 0.-Wheat-No. 2 red.
1.4412 01.4714; No. red, 1.42%0
LAS: No. hard, 1.4701.4S14; No. 8
hard. 1.421a @1.46A
Corn-No. yellow, S615 q SIC; No. 4
yellow, S31ac; No white, S36S4c.
Oats-No. white, 43c; standard, AZ
a 46c.
Rye-No. 2, Eagles.
Barley, .S70111.
Timothy, 3.50@4.75.
Glover, 70O014.O0.
Pork. Is. Lard, 1892. Ribs, 14.12
@1462.
Chicago Provisions.
Chicago, Aug. 30.-Butter, unchang-
ed. Egg receipts, 1852 cases; un-
changed.
ROtatOeS, n1gner, receipts, 30 cars ,
Jersey Cobblers, 1.40@1.50; Jersey
Giants, 1.35Q140; Minnesota Ohios,
1.250130.
Poultry, live, higher; fowls, $50
1812c; springs, 23c.
Kansas City Grain.
Kansas City, Aug. 30.-Wheat: No. 2
hard, 1.411a @14815; No. red, 1850
154
Corn: No. mixed. S0@S1c; No. .
white, size; No. yellow, SIC.
Oats: No white, 47c; No. 2 mixed,
4604Sc.
Hay, firm: timothy, 11.50012.00;
prairie, 1000; alfalfa. 14.5O015.00.
Kansas City Provisions.
Kansas City, Aug. 30.-Butter, eggs
and poultry, unchanged.
st. Louis Provisions.
ST. Louis, Aug. 30.-Poultry, butter
and eggs unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

sacked from top to bottom. and prac-
tfcally everything in sight taken. The
robbery is one that is battling the po-
lice because of the wide and varied
assortment of things taken. Three OF
Miss Hurd's pictures are among the
missing articles. A new testament is
gone. Bottles of toilet water and per-
fume have disappeared from their US
ual resting places. kodaks, books,
jewelry. a revolver, mans silk hat.
cooking utensils, white wash brush,
electric lamp, and large flag are
some of the other things taken by the
marauders. The list of missing ar
ticles would fill a column. The motive
for such a robbery is the thing that
is puzzling the police. The burglary
occurred some time between February
and June of this year, it is thought, al
though the exact date cannot be
learned.
Autoists Fight; Forfeit BOnds-Be-
cause Everett Brooks. a farmer,
crowded Y. Z. Bowley's machine too
closely on the government bridge. the
latter is alleged to have started
fight when the two cars reached the
Iowa end. AS a result of the mix, both
Bowley, who is a chiropractor. and
BROOKS were arrested ana booked on
charges of disturbing the peace. They
were released on bonds Of SO. and
when they failed to appear in police
court to answer TO the charges, the
bonds were declared forfeited.
o
Kicked BY Mule: Jaw BrOken-Un-
able to eat any solid food, and fed only
on LIQUIDS through a tube, Roy Lob
dell. livery man on East Third street,
who resides on Telegraph road. is in
Mercy hospital in a critical condition
with a broken jaw, the result of being
kicked by a mule. The accident hap
nened at s 80 O'Clock Monday after
noon at Second and Warren streets
Not realizing the extent of his injury.
Mr. Lobdell walked ak blocks to
Schlegel's drug store, and asked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
THE DAY IN DAVENPORT

clerk to summon medical attention. DR.
Starbuck was called, and the man
rushed to Mercy hospital in the police
ambulance following hasty medical
examination. The jaw, according to
DR.. Starbuck, is broken about as badly
as possible, and a very delicate oper-
alton was required to set it. Mr.. Lob
DELI small son was taken suddenly III
several hours before the accident
which will incapacitate his father for
work for weeks occurred. 1t will be
at least six weeks, barring complica-
lions, before Mr.. Lobdell is able to
leave the hospital, DR.. Starbuck said.
No New Tool FactOry-Because the
greater Davenport committee is so alb
sorbed in furthering the Iowa Rubber
Tire company project it has had no
time, at present, TO consider the prop
osition OF the GODDARD Tool company
of Chicago, to erect tool factory in
Davenport. This was decided at the
regular meeting of the committee at
the Commercial club yesterday. Secre-
tary l. c. Norwood did not attend, he
being out of the city. The GODDARD
people submitted a report of the pro-
posed enterprise The report was gone
over carefully and while it was
thought worth consideration, yet 1T
was found impossible TO do SO, owing
to the present conditions in regard to
the Iowa Rubber Tire company. In
regard to the page of advertising Dav-
export merchants are to have In few
months in the Ladies' Home Journal,
a letter was read from John E. Par
ker of the art department OF the com
pany. Mr. Parker was elated over tho
cooperation given his company by /. e..
Norwood. secretary of the Commercial
club, in regard to the attractive ami
well selected photos sent him. The
advertising will be In the form OF win
dow box displays Business men OF
the citv were also congratulated by
MIR Parker on the showing OF the
boxes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
ACTIVE DEMAND
HARDENS MARKET
Live Stock Quotations Felt influences
Resulting from Threatened Tieup
of Railroads.

Chicago. Aug. 30-All live stock quo
tations hardened today, influenced
mainly by an active demand resulting
from the likelihood of a railway tieup.
Packers and shippers were ready buy
ers.
Chicago, Aug. 30.-Hog receipts, 3D.
600; firm. sc above yesterdays aver
age; bulk, 10.50@11.15; light, 10000
11.30; mixed, 10.20@1125; heavy, 1905
@1l.l5; rough, 10.05@10.30; pigs, $50
@9.7O.
Cattle receipts, 10000; strong; ma
tive beef cattle, 6.S5011.00; western
steers, 6.60@900; stockers and feed
ers, 5.00@7.S5; cows and heifers, $50
@9.15; calves. S.75@1225.
Sheep receipts, 10000; firm: weth-
ers, 6.0007.50; lambs, 6.00010.45.
Omaha Live Stock.
Omaha, Aug. 3O.-Hog receipts, T.
200; higher; heavy, 1010@105O; light,
1O.45Q10.85; pigs, 9.00Q10.00; bulk,
10.25010.50
Cattle receipts, 1000; strong; steers.
1000 1860; COWS and heifers, 5000
$50
Sheep receipts, $4,000; steady; year
lambs, 960@1O.15.
Kansas City Livestock.
Kansas City, Aug 30.-Hogs: re-
ceipts 10000; sc lower; bulk 10400
1880; heavy 1O.3O@10.60; light 104O9
1890; pigs S.500950.
Cattle: receipts $4,000, including 800
southerns; steady; steers 6.50@11.0O:
COWS 4.5007.O0; heifers 6.0001O:25.
Sheep: receipts 5000; steady to 1Oc
lower: lambs 9.6501010; yearlings
725@S.0O; wethers 7.00@7.50, ewes
6.500700.
st. Louis Live Stock.
ST Louis, Aug. 30.-Hog receipts,
= 500 5 to 10c higher; pigs and lights,
7.60@11.20; mixed, 10.95@11.25; heavy,
11.2001130; bulk, 10.90011.25.
Cattle receipts, 5000; strong; beef
steers, 7.00@10.75; heifers, 8.S5010.25;
cows, 5.5007.75; calves, 6.00@11.75.
Sheep receipts. $500; steady; lambs,
700010.40; slaughter ewes. 5000
1926; bleating ewes, 9.0041O.00; year
lings, 6.0009.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
CONGRESS AT WORK SEEKS
STRIKE CURE
Continued from Page 0ne.)

continued from paGa incl
humming today with strike plans,
there poured in from all sections of
the country reports that railroads
were declaring embargoes on perish
able stuff, refusing to accept freight
with guarantee of prompt delivery
and warning against passenger travel
extending past Z a. m. Monday, the
hour set for the strike.
AS a sequel to the conference in
Speaker Clark's Office at the capitol
last night between the president and
congressional leaders of both parties,
these leaders planned another meeting
for early today to map out a course.
Arrangements also were made for a
meeting of the senate interstate COM
merce committee, for it was in the
upper house that strike legislation
was to be threshed out first.
Members of congress were not fully
agreed on methods but they were rep
resented as in entire accord with the
purpose to prevent in some way the
threatened tie up. Some measures to
be agreed on probably will be attach
ed the bill pending in the senate to in
crease membership of the interstate
commerce commission from seven to
nine.
The eight hour day law for inter
state railroad traffic suggested by the
president is not entirely agreeable to
the brotherhoOds, for they want with
the eight hour day ten hours pay and
congress has no authority to prescribe
wages. The employees expect the
principal fight against this to be
made by the railroads, however
The proposal for investigation by a
presidential commission is welcomed
by the railroads but not by the men.
Congress Cannot Increase Wages.
The suggestion that congress en-
power the interstate commerce COM
mission to grant higher rates as re-
compense for increased wages is
frowned upon by the railroads on the
belief that shippers would object and
the good will of these interests would
be lost.
The most violent objections of the
brotherhoods is to the proposed law
for investigation of future labor dis
putes and the prohibition of strikes or
lockouts during the investigation;
railroad executives favor this meas
ure.
Many legislators believe the presi-
dents recommendation of a law au-
thorizing forced governmental opera
tion of certain roads for military rea-
sons is superhuous. they insist that
the other action confer plated will
forestall the strike of itself.
Hearings Begin Thursday.
The senate interstate commerce
committee adopted a resolution today
providing for hearings on proposed
railroad legislation in the impending
crisis, beginning Thursday at a. m.
Railroad officials, brotherhood OFF,
GERS and representatives of shippers
were invited to appear.
The committee has under considera-
ton tentative drafts of three bills.
One covers the proposed eight-hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
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. .

Hurt Ry Auto-Gus Thoensen, re-
siding on Rockingham road, is suffer-
ing from a broken leg as the result OF
being struck by an automobile on war
ron street between Third and Fourth
streets. The driver of the car, who Is
a Cedar Rapids resident, footed ms
horn as Mr. Thoensen was crossing the
street. The latter stopped just IN tlhe
10 be struck by the machine. he was
picked up by the auto1st ana taken 10
his home. Mr.. Thoensen. however
sailed 70 secure his name. DR.. d. G.
Kreul is the attending physician.
PLAYS Sick; Escapes-Pretending to
be sick in order TO get out OF the coun-
~ TAIL and into Mercy hospital, Jack
Dixon. who was being held here await
ing action of the federal grand jury on
a charge of white slavery, quietly lett
the bosnitaI Yesterday. He has not
been apprehended. Dixon was arrest
ed in Davenport some weeks ago py
Detectives Bishop and kinney OF IhE
Davenport police department, ana lat
ar sentenced 10 80 days in Jail on a
charge of obtaining money unoer talse
nreteuses. According TO the alIega-
lions against him, Dixon collected
money for magazine subscriptions
when he was not an authorized agent
for the magazine companies. He was
alleged TO have engaged two Rockford.
III. girls 10 assist him in the WORK.
and II was on the complaint or one or
these that he was arrested on the
white slave charge.
o.
Marriage Licenses-WiilIam hohl
Moline. and Mabel Morris, Davenport
Herman School and Sophia w. Hahseh
botb ~ Davenuort: Dennis Brown OF
ms Ntoines and Beth Thompson OF
omaha. Emmett Schrader of Van Horn,
and Lena Gefken of Vinton.
o.
RurRIars Take Strange Haul-When
Miss Ella Hurd. 200 Oneida avenue, re-
turned from an extended visit some
DAYS ago, she found her home ran
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
New York Provisions.

New York. Aug. 3O.-Butter firm. re-
cefpts. 1O,942; creamery extras, 321a
032%c c; f1rsts, 31032c; seconds, 29@
3012c.
Eggs strong; receipts, 1854; fresh
gathered extra fine, 34035c; extra
firsts, 32033c: firsts, 3O@31c.
Cheese firm; receipts, 5,782; state
fresh specials, 1914 Q1S14c; do. average
fancy, 18c.
Live poultry, steady; no price quot
ed; dressed, firm; chickens, 23@31c;
fowls, ITO 3c: turkeys, 25@32c.
Liverpool Grain.
Liverpool, Aug. Wheat-No. 1
Manitoba, las, 4d; No. 2, las, Sd; No. 2
red western, las, I'D.
Corn-American mixed, los, SID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Chautauaua Proves Success.

The most successful chautauqua OF
which Aledo has ever been able TO
boast came to an enthusiastic close
last evening. Last nights entertain
ment, which constituted an extra
ment, which constituted an extra
Abercrombie. prima donna soprano, as
sisted by Miss Eleanor Harvey, pianist,
both local artists, in a prelude, fol-
lowed by an hour of excellent enter
tainment, by Burgderfer, known as
The Man Behind the Fun" The tent
was well filled for the occasion, and
all enjoyed the program, which was
of as high class as any given dur
ing the chautauqua. A chautauqua
was assured for 1917 when over 200
additional tickets were vouchsafed for
by people in the audience. Over three
hundred were pledged at Monday even
ing's program. Five hundred tickets
have been placed to assure chautau-
qua next year. the number of tickets
being restricted to 500 from the start.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

On Monday the congregations of the
Catholic churches of Aledo, Keiths-
burg and Matherville joined in a pic
mic held at the fair grounds, which
proved to be an enjoyable affair. A
large crowd was present, each fam
lily having been invited to bring their
dinner baskets filled. Games of var
ious kinds were INDUCED in by the
picnickers during the day, the feature
event being the baseball contest be-
tween the married men and the I'M
married men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
For Representative.

! hereby announce myself a candi-
-ale Ior the democratic nomination for
representative in the gener; assembly
lVm tha Thirty-third senatorial dis
4lct subject 10 the democratic pri-
4arIes Sept. I3. 1916.
EVERETT L. WERTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

Mrs. August Swanson and five chill
dren and Mrs. August Peterson, all Of
Stanton, Iowa, motored the distance
of 500 miles Sunday to visit at the
home of Emil Anderson here. They
came the entire distance without tire
trouble. stopping for water and for
gasoline only twice. They drove a
Studebaker car
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
For States Attorney.

With malice toward none; with
CHARITY for all" 1 respectfully ask a
denomination for the office of states
ss1torney, Sept, 10. 1915, and election
" united republican party this fall
HARRY NJ McCASKRIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
AIedo Man Victim of Stroke.

John Turner, partner in the Finch
& Turner garage of this city, fell upon
the streets of Rock Island Saturday
night, being the victim of stroke of
apoplexy. Mr.. Turner was returning
from the county fair at Cambridge
He was taken to st. Anthony's hospi-
tai in Rock Island, where he is being
cared for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
For Representative,

hereby announce my candidacy for
he democratic nomination for minor
~ representative in the state legisla-
Iare from the 33rd senatorial district
and solicit the support Of my friends
u the primaries Sept. 10, 1916.
W. G. MAUCkER-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
RUMOR
HELP FOR RALLY
49, of MANY Stocks Buoyed Up by
Story That Strike May BE
Postponed.

v.w York. Aug 30.-Rumors from
-.s,nvton that the strike order might
.asoostnoned helped to rally the list
- noon. Marines were the chief
ares the common advancing three
a., ,.+s 20 the new record Of asa with
. IN AZ is for the preferred. Motors.
's-.tcnlarlv Studebaker. also threw Off
- of Yesterdays pressure and
80 states Steel. more than made up
-. ss-Iv loss Of point Declines in
IN were almost wholly regained.
~-ion Pacific showing an actual ad-
80 Bonds we're irregular and dull
..snt for the heavy trading in Anglo
french SIS.
Ssw York. Aug S0.-The threatened
.,,ray strike was again a disturbing
'snsnce al the outset of today's oper-
.-:oss which were attended by a series
!, i~reeT1lar but substantial declines
.,iIs and other investment issues
,a,.s lass affected. however, than spec
mos the former. with the exception
|. Psading. yielding only material
s,erions. while speculative issues lost
n z noints. Trading was active and
ARE diversified than recently. with
'-,srsiye individual offerings of Uni
- states Steel. Marines and other
4,rorites. The weight of the selling
s.sed further recessions before the
~ Of the first half hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

Wish to announce my candidacy
Tor the republican nomination Gor cor
Vaef and respectfully solicit the sup
p0ft Oh the voters at the September
Primaries. AL M Dixon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

hereby announce my candidacy for
NE republican nomination for circuit
eerk OF Rock Island county, subject
. the decision OF the primaries, Sept
70. 1915.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
For Coroner.

"a hereby announce my candidacy for
ae Republican nomination for coroner
- &C respectfully solicit the support OF
Is ae republican party. at the September
primaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Local Garage Man Sells,

Jake Crapser, joint owner with Gall
Johnson, of the Aledo garage, has sold
his share of the business to Roy Linga-
felter of Keithsburg, Mr.. Crapser has
accepted a position in the Velie works
at Moline. He was employed in those
shops previous to his becoming con-
nected with the Aledo garage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
JOHN G. MILLER.
'W Member State Board of Equaliza-
fiau

!, hereby announce my candidacy for
VI republican nomination for mem
Sef OF the state board of equalization
.yh the Fourteenth congressional dis
i. .icL subject 10 the primaries of Sept.
% FRED W. YOUNG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Son Arrives.
Hold PICNIC

A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. George F.. Parker yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Personal Mention.

Melvin Anderson left yesterday for
his home at Lynn, Ill
Mr. and Mrs Everett Slower left for
a two weeks visit with Mrs. Slover's
mother, Mrs. Minnie Shorts, at Galva.
William Mcdonald left for Bushnell
to visit home folks. From there he
will probably go to Kansas City to visit
his brother, Harry ]. Mcdonald.
Alec Williams was a passenger to
Davenport.
james Powers was in Davenport on
business.
Miss Noda Brooks was a visitor in
Rock Island Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Lingafelter Wis
tied in Rock Island Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Geesey left for
Des Moines, where they will spend the
week at the state fair.
Charles Mcmillan went to Monmouth
to attend the Warren county teachers
institute.
Miss Elbia Townsley is attending the
teachers institute in Rock Island.
Miss Deborah Cummins left Mon
day for a few days visit with friends
at Little York.
Mrs. Perry Bird and two children,
who have visited here at the c. L.
Baldwin home, left for Alexis where
they will visit for short while with
friends before returning home to Abb
ingdon
Miss Sophia Smith left yesterday
for an extended stay in Galesburg.
Walter Mannon, who is studying law
in Chicago law school, is visiting
here with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. E. Mannon.
Dr. H. L. Walker was in Davenport
yesterday on professional business.
Miss Bessie Donnelly of Alexis, who
has visited here with Miss Grace Rush,
left yesterday for Monmouth to be in
attendance at the Warren County
Teachers institute.
Mrs. J. Ross Brown was a Rock Is
land visitor yesterday.
Judge George A Cooke left yester-
day for Chicago where he goes to at
tend the meeting of the American Bar
association.
Bob Willis was an Aledo visitor
from Joy yesterday.
L. C. Hollemback and wife and Mrs.
Emerson Root, daughter Edna and
child motored to this city from Mon
mouth Sunday and spent the after
noon with relatives of the former.
Miss Elizabeth McCrea left the lat
ter part of the week for Topeka, Kan,
where she will make her future home.
She accompanied her sister, Mrs. John
Houghey, who has visited with her
from Topeka for some time past.
Lee Cabeen of Seaton visited
friends and relatives here yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
For State Represe-t ati,e.

A! oesire 10 announce myself as can
IIiaate for the democratic domination
~ ~ tne Office for state representative
- ~ ne Ghirty-third senatorial district
II illinois.
CHARLES II. DITTO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Political Announcements.
ADVERTISEMENT
For States Attorney.

hereby announce my candidacy for
he republican nomination for states
attorney Of Rock Island county and
solicit the support Of my friends. Pri-
nary Sept. u, 1916.
CHARLES s. ROBERTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

Aug. 3O.-Following are the whole
sale quotations on me IoCa1 Darketa
today:
Parsley, dozen punches Csc
Cabbage, per dozen .......... .40c
Leaf lettuce, per ID. ............1 5c
Turnips, per bushal .......... soc
Dry onions, per cwt. ..... $1.50-$1.75
Beets, per dozen .................20 zoe
Carrots, per dozen ,.......... zoe
New potatoes, per bushel ..... 90c-$1
Michigan celery, per dozen .271zc
Butter. Eggs and Poultry.
Cheese, brick, pound .......... 18c
Butter, creamery, bulk ,lb.. .291sc
Butter. creamery, print, lb. .301ae
Butter, dairy, Id. Csc
Eggs, 1reBh zoe
Ola ROSTERS &c
mems 14c
Market Square Sales.
Aug. 80, 1916.
loads corn a ............... SIC
load potatoes a ............... 90c