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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-09-28
Tahoma Warehouse Built

The new warehouse of the People s
Navigation Co., which operates the
steamer Tahoma, has been completed
and is now ready for receipt of freight.
The new warehouse is on the city
street leading to the water front.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-09-28
legislature.

ItRISIHlUre.
E. P. Ash, president of the Bank of
Stevenson. was business caller in
Underwood Wednesday.
If Chas. Evans Hughes is elected the
next president of the United States
Skamania county. Washington. will
have 9 lumber mill with capacity for
manufacturing go. 900 feet of lumber a
day. The contract for the building of
the plant has been signed. contingent
upon the election of Mr.. Hughes. The
contract was arranged by Frank Mel
yin, OF Portland. who owns so, 600. 600
feet OF standing timber in Skamsnia
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-09-28

Dating Stamps, Self linking Stamps,
Pocket Stamps, Pen and Pencil Stamps,
Etc, made to order at the Glacier of
fee at Portland prices.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-09-28

Past Due memory refreshing stamps
have been added to our ready made
stock. They are neat in appearance
and the wording is to the point. For
sale at this office.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-09-28

Daters, Pads and Rubber Stamps oil
very description at this office.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-09-28
AT new Electric
Today

VIM. S. Hart, the peer of dramatic
actors, will be seen in his latest Tri-
angle release, "The Primal Lure.
Also a Triangle Keystone comedy, 1.-THE
Love Comet"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-09-28

l. F. o. Bnchar Cashier swear
that
E. 0. BLANCHAR,
Subscribed before
A J. DERBY, Notary Public.
CorrectAttes D. MCDONALD, c. DErHNAN, A.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-09-28

Blanche Sweet in wonderful char
acterization of "The Sewers" Alst
Frank Daniels in another "Mr. Jack
comedy,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
WEATHER OBSERVATION
:. 5. Department Of Agriculture
Weather Bureau

An area of low pressure which is
central over Nevada and southern
Idaha ovcrlies most of the region west
of the Mississippi river and has
caused showers and thunderstOrms on
the north Pacific coast, in the Rocky
mountain region and the Missouri and
upper Mississippi valleys. Showers
have also occurred on the middle At
lantic coast An area of high pres
sure covers the eastern portion Of the
observation field, without causing i'm
portant weather changes in that sec
ton Higher temperatures are noted
in the upper Mississippi valley and the
lake region. For this vicinity partly
cloudy weather is Indicated tonight,
followed Friday by generally fair, with
continued high temperatures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

WANTED-Girls- Crescent Macaroni
and Cracker company, Davenport,
Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN.

T. j. CHANCELLOR
Official temporarily in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Abstracts of Title.

ABSTRACTS of title prepared or con.
tinued to date covering any real es-
tate in the County. Prompt and ac-
curate service az reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title Abstract COM
pany; J. J. Ingram, president; w. j.
Sweeney, secretary, 209212 Central
Trust and Savings bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Fire Insurance.

FIRE INSURANCE-This is the time
to see that all your property is fully
protected against fire, lightning and
tornado. Telephone r. /. 1910, and
our representative will call. Don't
put it off Central Realty company.
real estate and insurance, 1714 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

WANTED-Cook and second girl. APP
ply 425 TVenty-third street. Phone
1897.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR RENT-Modern furnished sleep
ing rooms 909 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Card of Thanks.

WE wish to express our sincere thanks
to friends and neighbOrs for the
many kindnesses shown us during
our recent bereavement, the death
of our beloved father and husband,
Robert Shaw. We also wish to
thank the Baseball association and
all those who sent flowers. Mrs.
Robert Shaw and Family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-If you are looking for a
bargain in a home, don't miss this
one. Was built last year at cost Of
$500 Has water, gas, electric
lights, cement sidewalks, cemented
cellar; birch finish, all walls dec
GRATED with oil paint, and in desir-
able location; convenient 10 two car
lines. This place will be sold at a
bargain; cash or terms, as / am
leaving the city. Address Home"
care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR RENT-Modern furnished room !;
centrally located LOG Sala Flats
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
For Rent-Rooms.

For Rent-Rooms.
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FOR RENT-Modern furnished room
at 935 Twentieth street.
FOR RENT-Modern light housekeep-
ing rooms; sos Nineteenth street
FOR RENT-Modern furnished room;
centrally located LOG Sala Flats.
FOR RENT-Modern furnished room,
private family. 514 Sixteenth street,
phone $40.
FOR RENT-Modern furnished rooms,
every convenience. PIT Fifteenth
street.
FOR RENT Large front room. Suit
able for one or two. 929 Seven
teenth street.
FOR RENT-Modern furnished rooms
for light housekeeping at 527 Tween
tieth street
FOR. RENT Modern furnished front
room; board if desired; 1856 Seven
teenth street.
FOR RENT--Two light housekeeping
rooms; bath, light, phone; 2312
Fifth avenue
FOR RENT-Modern furnished light
housekeeping rooms; 229 Sixteenth
street; very central.
FOR RENT Modern light house
keeping rooms; 1924 Seventh ave-
nue.; references preferred.
FOR ROOM-Two modern furnished
rooms; with or without board; IN
quire 1137 Seventeenth street.
FOR RENT-Two strictly modern fur
nished light housekeeping rooms;
1905 Third avenue; phone 1916, r. l.
FOR RENT-Two modern light hause-
keeping rooms; running water; 1921
Sixth avenue; references exchanged.
FOR RENT - Two nicely furnished
light housekeeping rooms; also one
single housekeeping room; 1910
First avenue.
FOR RENT-Modern furnished light
housekeeping apartment; lavatory,
phone, gas. 100 Twenty-second
FOR RENT-Two large furnished
light housekeeping rooms. No chill
dren. Rent $3.50. 1044 Fourteenth
street.
FOR RENT-One modern furnished
light housekeeping room. Two gen
tlemen preferred. 70S Seventeenth
street. Phone 1928.
FOR RENT-Large modern furnished
suite Of front rooms for light house
keeping; close in. Apply 702 Twen-
ty-first street, Phone 1856
FOR RENT - Two desirable front
rooms, furnished for housekeeping;
all modern. Apply 1874 Third ave
nue.. Phone r. /. 95.
FOR RENT - Desirable cool room.
running water; excellent location;
with board, 725 Twenty-third street.
Phone r. I. 1897
FOR RENT-Two modern furnished
light housekeeping rooms; private
family; near car; 1105 Fourteenth
and-a-half street.
FOR RENT-One large neatly furnish
ed front room; downstairs; bath
electric lights; phone; reasonable
rent; 500 Second avenue; phone
3537-Y.
FOR RENT Reasonable. a very well
furnished front room, lavatory in
room, instantaneous heater for bath,
and every other modern convenience,
at 933 Seventeenth street
FOR RENT-Large clean room suit
able for one or two men; all modern
conveniences. including telephone,
bargain; phone X. ]. 4659-X; in
quira 1929 Tenth avenue.
FOR RENT-A beautiful two-room
suite, with alcOve bedroom and
lfitchenette and two private pOrches
people; no children or dogs, also
large south sleeping room for one
or two men. Phone r. !. 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR RENT-Modern light housekeep-
ing rooms; sos Nineteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-Lots in South Heights.
south of Aiken street, between
Twelfth and Seventeenth streets; on
easy terms; S25 down, balance in
five years. E. w. Robinson. 1854
Richmond street Phone Rock Is
land 466S-K.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-Quarter- oak table
Just the thing for club room or Of
fee Also lawn mower. 1905 Sew
enth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
For observation-disclosures

VI
FOR SALE-Black dirt. Phone 429.
FOR SALE - Bargains in used cars;
Don Sales company.
FOR SALE-Portable garage, 1921
Twenty-first street.
FOR SALE-Horse, buggy and har-
ness; call 1915 Fourteenth street.
FOR SALE-Will sacrifice new Over
land; extra equipments; phone Mo-
line 2607.
FOR SALE-1915 Thor motorcycle and
side car; electrical equipment; il
quire 1907 Thirty-ninth street.
FOR SALE-M Motorcycle in first class
condition; cheap; apply Cut Rate
Loan Co, 1906 Second avenue.
FOR SALE-Chifonie table, sanitary
couch, chairs. Mrs. Ben Reynolds,
Sears, South Rock Island.
FOR SALE-Ford delivery body, also
truck body Sturtevant e. Baker
Derry company. Phone R. 1. AS.
FOls Thoroughbred Scotch
collie, two years old. Inquire 702
Twenty-frst street. Phone 1856,
FOR SALE-Team of horses, very rea-
sonable, also two wagons. Inquire
1914 Second avenue. Phone 1912.
FOR -Quarter-sawed oak table.
Just the thing for club room or Of
flee. Also lawn mower. 1905 Sew
enth avenue.
FOR SALE-$55O buys high-class tour
ing car. Full equipment. Driven
5000 miles. W. S. McClurg, Chase
building. Moline.
FOR SALE-Dining room set, very
reasonable. Call 1112 Thirty-nintf
street before p. N. Evenings at
room 315 Rock Island house.
FOR SALE-Sewing machines, mat
tresses, beds, bedsprings, chairs,
dressers and a full line Of new and
second hand furniture. NJ. Skolnick,
1911 Second avenue.
FOR SALE-"Goodrich" and one
white" sewing machine; 81 each;
good stitchers; also a new drop
head sewing machine. 1920 Sixth
avenue.
FOR SALE-Used cars Maxwell tour
ing fve-passenger car, Al shape;
five new tires, demountable rims;
also other bargains. NOack Motor
Co, 2006-10 Fourth avenue.
FOR SALE-Furniture of eight room
modern house Will sell for $95 il
taken at once on account leaving
city. Call at 718 Eighteenth, street
or phone Alex Zalac, New Harper
kitchen.
FOR SALE-Second-h hand lumber,
good as new, AKA inch; Axe inch, 2x
10 inch; all lengths up to 16 feet.
One Smith Is yard batch concrete
mixer, one gasoline pump with 30
feet of 4-inch hose, all in good con-
dition. Wheelbarrows, etc. Phone
449 for information.
FOR SALE-BilIiard tables, brand new
caroom and pocket, with complete
outfit, S125; secondhand tables at
reduced prices; bowling alleys and
supplies; easy payments. Cigar
store, drug, delicatessen and soda
fountain fixtures. Address l. c.
Sanders. The Brunswick Balke-Col-
lender Co., 219 Harrison street. Day.
export, Iowa
FOR SALE-One 1915 Detroit Electric,
four passenger, newly painted,
equipped with White wire wheels,
Goodrich Cord tires and new battery.
for quick sale, 81 800. One Baker
Electric, four passenger, equipped
with practically new pneumatic tires,
newly painted, nickel parts refin-
ished, brand new battery, quick sale,
5000. One 1916 Detroit Electric.
slightly used, equipped with White
wire wheels, Goodrich Cord tires,
and guaranteed battery, price on re-
quest Bashaw Joy Co, 115-117 w.
Fourth street, Davenport, Iowa.
Phone 11S3
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-$55O buys high-class tour
ing car Full equipment Driven
5000 miles. W. S. McClurg, Chase
building. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-1915 Thor motorcycle and
side car; electrical equipment; in
quire 1907 Thirty-ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

OmciaI temporarily in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-BilIiard tables, brand new
caroom and pocket, with complete
outfit, $125; secondhand tables at
reduced prices; bowling alleys and
supplies; easy payments. Cigar
store, drug, delicatessen and soda
fountain fixtures. Address l. c.
Sanders. The Brunswick Balke-Col-
lender Co., 219 Harrison street, Day.
export, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR RENT-North side of modern six
room double house. 943 Seventeenth
street Phone 1858.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-Team of horses, very rea-
Sonable, also two wagons. Inquire
1914 Second avenue Phone 1872
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
E~rLA NAToRx NOTES.

m Nr Sc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-Lots in John g. Scheur-
manns Sixth addition, from Fifth to
Seventh street and Fourteenth eve
nue. to Eighteenth avenue; payments
IS down, IS per month. Inquire
1900 Sixth street. Phone Rock Is
land 1896.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
For Sale-City Property.
The Best Snap I'm Rock
island

Seven room modern house on the hill
sold on easy payments. For informa-
ton call 1908 Second avenue. Phone
1451. ]. KILCOIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE Motorcycle in first class
condition; cheap; apply Cut Rate
Loan Co, 1905 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

z Y. OLNSTED. Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Motorcycles and Bicycles.

TIRES Cali makes), accessories,
lamps. etc; cut prices; $35 Flying
Merkle bicycles at wholesale price,
SIS (orange and blue enameled) :
l25 East Third street., Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-Dining room set, very
reasonable. Call 1112 Thirty-nintk
street before Z p. m. Evenings at
room 315 Rock Island house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-ChifTonie table, sanitary
couch, chairs. Mrs Ben Reynolds,
Sears. South Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-Will sacrifice new Over
land; extra equipments; phone Mo-
line 2607
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
s=~~ CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PAaz CLOSES

each additional insertion
Wanted-Male Help.
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-~1S-rET1-Men and boys at Rock Is
Ns5 Rrfdre & Iron works on Mill
=.VTFD-Cabinet makers and bench
Ns-,3s- Address M NJ M, care Ar
5-sNTFD-Boy 16 or Il years OF age
"nrarlersI aundry-Co-- 1914 Third ave
mo
T1YTED-TInsmith. with knowledge
- furnace work Apply Rock Island
stove GO.
TtvTED-Collectors. Rock Island
VI company. Third avenue and
Twenty-third stTeet-
@r,ITFD- Electricians; experienced
station and substaticn conStruC-
,s1n NJ work in northern Illinois.
.55ress electrician" care Argus
T1YTFD-Linemen; to work on cleo
~ transmission and distribution
,i-o construction in Northern Illi-
ais Address, 'Iineman," care
Argus.
vIVTFB-High grade salesman, am
bj+ious to establish permanent paw
;-g business OF his own, should SEQ
Mt. Hall tomorrow, u 70 !, 302 Best
building.
VsTTED-Men, we want you TO learn
The barber trade. Many jobs offered
Il Good pay. Few weeks COM
ristes. Earn while learning. Come
right in or write for free catalogue
Moler Barber College, 105 S. Fifth
avenue, Chicago
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. between ages 25
and 80 to represent Illinois Life In
surance company This is perma-
rent and profitable position TO right
marty. references. Call 6l0 Best
binding. between So a. N. and Ia
p. H. and SIS 2. n.
V4YTFD-Man that can furnish bond
to take over and handle retail but
terfne route at Rock Island, Peoria.
or Galesburg, Ill Glen Hundman,
1917 ". Taylor street, Bloomington,
III. or ". B. LaffeTty, 535 Twenty
third street Rock Island, Ill
WANTED - Several capable young
men who wish to establish them
selve with a large concern that is
rapidly expanding its business and
REQUIRES q number Of men in a short
tine to fill vacancies Of responsible
itv Excellent terms at start to am
bilious young men who have good
references. 1882 Fifth avenue, Rock
Island.
Help Wanted Male and Female
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WANTED Onion-toppers at once at
Dingeldein's Call r l. 3569-K.
WANTED ~ Twenrv-five experienced
chocolate dippers. Apply Halligan
Candy company. Davenport, Iowa.
WANTED-Lady or gentleman to act
as distributor in tri-cities for Chi
cago manufacturer; appoint agents,
etc. must carry small stock of
goods: fine opportunity TO get into
business for yourself: See Mr.. King,
Harper house.
Professional Attorneys.
SEARLE & MARSHALL-Att
S.-law. Office. 3o2-303 Safety build
ing. Rock Island.
NALfL1Ar 1~NGIAtAAl ~ - " LIN r -
Attorneys and counseIors at law.
Money to loan on real estate.
Rooms, 2O9-2l2 Central Trust build
ing.
Phone No. One Rock IslanI
3. d. FARRAR,
Attorney
Room 8. State Bank Bldg.
WILLIAM NJ WALKER Attorney.
general law business cooperation.
probate and real estate law; col
lections; $40 Peoples Bank building.
Phone Rock Island 34S
Painting and Paper Hanging.
WALL tlutlng, paper cleaning. and
painting, work guaranteed. Phone
1903
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

| FOR SALE-Horse, buggy and har-
ness; call 1916 Fourteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-Ford delivery body, also
truck body. Sturtevant & Baker
Derry company. Phone r. I. AIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Wanted Situations.

WANTED To do general housework.
Phone 1888
WANTED kind Of work by the
day; can give references; inquire
522 Fifteenth street; phone r. ].
1909
WANTED First. class country black
smith wants steady place in cOun-
try shop. Can do first class wood
work No sheer. Best OF reference
Address c. Blacksmith, Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-Portable garage, 1921
Twenty-first street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOls SALE-Thorough Scotch
collie, two years old. Inquire 7O2
Twenty-frst street. Phone 1856.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

Contractors and Builders.
J. II. STAPP. contractor; your patron.
age solicited S23 Fourteenth street,
Phone X. 4. 1041
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE - Bargains in used cars;
Don Sales company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-Sewing machines, mat
tresses, beds, bedsprings, chairs,
dressers and a full line of new and
second hand furniture. NJ. Skolnick,
1911 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Business Chances.

FOR SALE-Or exchange, restaurant
with fine trade. Phone Davenport
4343-R.
WANTED To borrow $4,000 on Sc
500 city property. good location;
would pay per cent. Address &C.
G. G." care The Argus.
FOR SALE-A small confectionery
and grocery business, doing good
business. Address store" care Ar
gus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR SALE-"Goodrich and one
white" sewing machine; 81 each;
good stitchers; also a new drop
head sewing machine. 1920 Sixth
avRnna
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

WANTED-Grl for general house
work 1882 FSurteenth-and-a-h
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR sALE-Black dirt. Phone APO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Wanted-Female Helm.

WANTED-A girl for general house
work 1886 Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
For Rent-Mis cellaneous.
Civil Engineers.

CIVIL engineer-Walter n. Schroeder,
civil engineer, surveys, maps. plats.
drawings. 81 Safety Bldg, phone 63.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

FOR RENT-Modern furnished room
at 935 Twentieth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

why do you call that fellow ad-
miral?"
ITS a title he won in college"
But he did no boating in college
He was a good foot racer
Exactly. And that's how he won
his title Of admiral He was the leader
of the fleet Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal
The Sentinel=record., 1916-12-16
URGE CUTTING OF
 BASEBALL SALARIES
DREYFUs LOSES HIS FIGHT TO REMOVE HERMANN FROM MA
 TloNAL COMMISSION.

New York, Dec. 15.-After a session lasting four days the National league club owners ended their annual meet ing here tonight During the day 1 President Dreyfus of the Pittsburg club proposed a reorganization of the national commission. He based his 1 plea for the proposed change on the outcome of the Sisler case and claim ed that the commission should be made non-partisan by appointing some person unidentified with base bal as chairman in place of Garry Hermann of Cincinnati.
 Chairman Hermann, in reply, stat ed that he was willing 10 resign if such action would benefit organized baseball. but all except Dreylas le- cared they did mt relish any cnauge in tho personnel Of the supreme court If baseball and the subject was drop. ped
 The deca,ratlcn that payers saiaT. ies must be cut met with unanimous agreement. The prevailing opinion was that if clubs desire to realize tair lttu1n, the high salaries brought ahc1t by the Federal league war must be cut down considerably
 The 'orm Of contracts with players presen'ed to the national commission was approved with the exception of the ;ol-day release clause, which is to te revised by the national commits sion
 Reacjustment of the gate receipts for the worlds series was advocated
The Sentinel=record., 1916-12-16
BROTHERHOeDS AND
 RAILROADS MAY
 SETTLE DIFFERENCES
NEGOTIATIONS ARE UNDER WAY IN NEW YORK BETWEEN
 THE LEADERS.

Evansville. Ind, Dec 15.--W, G Lee of Cleveland, Ohio, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Train. men, publicly announced here today that negotiations are under way in New York between the leaders of the brotherhoods and men high up in the chambers of the operating depart ments of tine railroads looking to d settlement of their entire controver- sy out of court before January l, when the Adamson law is scheduled to go into effect. He said the settle ment was in crude state as yet Mir. Lee made the statement in an ad. dress before the central states con. ferences on water and rail transpor- controversy that eliminated in the passage of the Adamson bill the care. fully considering plans for settling the entire railroad question and for cleaning and eXpunging the records in the case.
 We know that if we don't work it out for ourselves the employees and the employers. somebody is going to work it out for us and it will not be acceptable 10 either side" he declar ed.
 Mir. Lee predicted that if the gres. ent negotiations come to a success. full end the dispute between the rail roads and employees will be taken out of politics by the establishment Of some kind of a federal commission to take the place of the present board of mediation and conciliation He said that the members of this pro. posed board should be practical men from both sides. appointed by the gov. ernment and answerable 10 the presi- dent with full authority to dispose Of all controversies that arise. He said a board composed of four broth. erhood and four railroad interests, would form a commission to the fair. ness of which he would be willing to subscribe
 With q commission on this order,' he said "it is my opinion that % per cent of all grievances would he set tied satisfactorily