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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-21
Marine Engineers
Sought by Denman
For Trade Vessels
5000 Eligibles Needed at Once,
Says Head of Shipping
Board.

William Denmdn. chairman OF the
United States Shipping Board, last
night sent the toliotcing telegram TO
The Tribune
"You will help your country in a
direct and telling way by publishing IN
The Tribune the fact that the United
States Shipping Board is seeking the
name and address of every man IN the
United States who can qualify. with or
without special training, for position
as an engineer officer on an American
merchant ship.
"The merchant marine will need
within eighteen months 5000 additional
engineers in all grades. To start IN
training those not yet qualified 10 Sc
cure United States inspection papers
the government will open on July
chain of free schools in marine en-
cheering at some of the best known
technical colleges in the country, for
which marine engineers of all grades,
oilers and water tenders, also station
airy engineers, are eligible.
Duration of term, one month. Alter
passing examinations OF steamboat IN
spection service students will have OPP
portunity for further training under
service conditions until wanted on
ships of the new merchant marine.
"The designated free engineering
school for your section is Stevens lnsti-
tute. Hoboken, n. J. Candidates for ad-
mission should apply to Professor F. l..
Pryor, in charge of the course.
There are also needed for the mer-
chant service 5000 captains and mates.
Candidates for this service may obtain
free preliminary training in navigation
at government schools being estab-
lished on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific
coasts.
Further information regarding the
service in both branches may be had
from Henry Howard, director OF re-
cruiting for the Shipping Board, Gus
-. uouco Poctop -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-21

prices, il was said, must be brought
down or there must be a general read
justment of wage scales.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-21

Greenwich & Warren Streets
Bowery & Grand Street
Ninth Avenue & lith Street
Broadway { 18th Street
2 West 33d street
9th Street h Third Avenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-21
Bombs Spread Terror
In Buenos Ayres

Buenos Ayres. June 20.-ln the last
few days bombs have been exploded in
several places in the capital, but so far
no one has been killed.
a bomb was exploded to-day near the
tramwav and did considerable damage.
The campaign of terror is attributed 70
anarchists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-21
u. S. Food Price Inquiry
Will Begin at Chicago;
Wide Unrest Is Reported

Washington, June 20.-Department
Of Agriculture officials and members
Of the Federal Trade Commission held
a preliminary conference to-day to
discuss a Joint food price investigation
thew are undertaking at the direction
Of President Wilson. The meat in
dustry will be taken up first, Commits
sioner Davies and the corps of agricul-
ture and trade commission experts 60
ing to Chicago within two weeks.
The inquiry is apart from the gen
eral food survey provided for IN the
frst Lever bill, pending in Congress,
which contemplates the continuous
register of the amount of foodstuffs on
hand in the country and the amount
available for export.
Reports of wide unrest throughout
the country due TO high food prices are
reaching the commission daily, Food
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-21

this were added fixed and uniform
net profit a ton. with due regard 20
quality, the coal thus produced at
widely varying costs, II pooled, could
be sold through the government at an
average and uniform price, quality
considered, which would be entirely
tolerable TO the consuming public, and
a price much lower than could be fixed
If an effort were made to fix uniform
price to the producer. IL would seem
that steady employment, fair compen-
sation to labor and capital. equitable
distribution and stable prices could be
secured.
"The railroads of the country, If
operated as a unit, and on government
account, could be used to transport
coal and other products by the most
direct route TO their point OF destina-
ton. and the efficiency OF the roads
themselves, existing rolling stock and
motive power would be vastly in
creased.
Just Compensation for All
"All receipts from all rail and water
transportation agencies being pooled in
the hands of the government, and all
expense of operation being paid, from
the common fund. each individual com
pany should be paid just compensa-
ton, which might be measured by the
average annual net profit and ex-
penditure for maintenance and better
ments for the five-year period prior TO
the war.
"The operation both of the mines
and Of the transportation agencies
could be carried on by the present en-
ployes and officials, and. after the war.
they could be returned unimpaired TO
private operation. The rolling stock
Of railroads. operated as unit. could
be modified so as to care for the
shifting seasonal demands"
Attention is called to the fact that
Great Britain. France. Russia, italy
end Germany have found it necessary
during the war to take over control OF
their coal industries in varying de-
grees.
The con.nission will continue its in
vestigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-21
Flour Price Drops Again

Minneapolis, June 20. Flour dropped
so cents a barrel here to-day. Fancy
patents were quoted at Sl3.75. de-
crease of Sl.75 in one week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
Horses and Mules.

East st. Louis. ILL.,. Nov. 9-Horses
and mules, unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
1t Minnesota.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. 9.-Confi-
dent that the Minnesota line is cap
able of holding its own Coach DR.. VIII
liams devoted most of his time again
TO rejuFenating the backfield. giving
several new men a chance al halfhack
positions.
The regulars lined up against the
freshmen for an hours serimmage,
but the varsity vas ON the offensive
throughout Lampi worked at quar-
terback for a short time and indica-
tons are he viii start at the position
against Chicago.
Sullivan, Carroll, Al1endoerfer, and
Holmgren were at the halfback posi-
tons and Schroeder was pulled back
from end for a brief period Kingsley
worked at full. The regulars seemed
to have found themselves for they
tore through the freshman line for
several long gains.
Dr. Williams has appealed to the
university senate in an effort to have
reconsiderea its recent action whica
declared neither the freshman team
nor the band would make the trip TO
Illinois Nov. a. He said the mem
bers of the freshmen team would re-
fuse to come out for practice unless
they were assured Of 8 trip with the
varsity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
WALL STREET FEELS
BAD EFFECT IN NEWS

New York. Nov. 9.-Further dis
couraging advices from abroad and
new minimums for British, French
and Canadian bonds, also Russian and
Italian exchange. caused a general set
back in the first hour of the stock mar
ket today. United States Steel reacted
to 90A and other prominent stocks
fell l to 2 points under their best
Acute weakness of American Tele-
phone and General Motors was
asbribed to belated liquidation. Rallies
in marines. rails and steels hardened
prices again at noon. Liberty as held
at par, but the 31a's made new low
record on the decline from 99.3S to
1928.
Investment shares were in demand
at the opening of today's stock mar
ket, although the list as whole
showed further hesitation. ShippIngs
led the advance, Marine Preferred soon
gaining points and Atlantic Gulf IL.
United States Steel opened at slight
gain which was soon increased to IA
points, and Bethlehem Steel rose 2
points. Other industrials and promi-
nent equipments were mainly higher at
average gains Of a point Rails were
irregular, Pacifcs and coalers show
ing underlying [rmness. Inactive spec
iaities aud utilities were again reae-
tionary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
ACTIVE DEMAND AS
HELP IN HOG PRICE

Chicago. Nov. 9.--Actiye demand
from small dealers gave an upward
impulse to the hog market today not
withstanding that the big killers at
first held off. Cattle business was
much hampered by fog. which made
inspection difficult. Sheep were, some
what scarce.
Hog receipts, 10000: tomorrow. H.
600; strong. 15c to Csc above yester-
days average; bulk, 1665@1740
light, 16209174j; mixed, 1880
1850; heavy, 16.25@1z45; rough, 1926
@16.50; pigs, 12.2501600.
Cattle receipts, 1900: tomorrow, s.
900; weak; native steers, G.60616.S5;
western steers, 5.75013.25; stockers
and feeders, 5.60011.40; cows and
heifers. 4,4o01160; calves, 6,750
1900
Sheep receipts. 5000; tomorrow.
10000; strong; wethers, S.70@12.S5:
lambs, l2.00m16.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
CORN HAS STRENGT H
UPON CROP REPORT

Chicago, Nov 9-Strength devel-
oped in corn prices today owing to
the fact that the government crop re-
port indicated a smaller yield than the
trade had expected. 1t took but little
buying to bring about rather sharp
advance. Offerings were comparatively
scarce. Initial quotations, which
ranged from unchanged figures to 1sc
higher, with December 1.174 and May
112& to 1875, were followed by a
material uptuTn ali around
The fact that fully 20 per cent Of
the crop this year was shown to have
failed Of reaching full maturity and
that the quality Of the crop as a whole
was the poorest on record did good
deal to prevent any radical bearish
reaction. The close was unsettled, %c
to 1jsc net higher, with December i.16
and May 1l2M
Oats sympathized with the corn
bulge. Rural offerings were light.
Huge shipments OF lard and meats
made the provision mark ascend
Higher prices on hogs counted also
as an element OF strength.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
BOSTON BIDS FOR
TRIO OF PLAYERS
Milan, Dumont and Schang Wanted to
Round Out Barry's 0ne-Time
Champions.

Chicago. Nov. e-CIarence Rowland
need not sit back and picture his
worlds champion White Sox as sure
repeaters IN 1918. He is going to have
a stiff fight on his hands. and judging
by the activities OF one H. H. Frazee,
the fight will be furnished by none
other than the Red Soz, runners up IN
the recent American league pennant
Marathon.
Word from Boston last night con-
veyed the information that the boss OF
the one-time champs had entered the
field in quest of tried talent to bolster
his ageing aggregation. 1t may be
only another method of the baseball
theatrical magnate to break into the
public prints, but at any rate he has
made an offer for two men now on the
pay roll of the Washington club and
one in the employ Of Connie Mack, The
fellows he wants are 0utfelder Clyde
Milan, Pitcher George Du Mont and
Catcher Wallie Schang. the latter a
Mackman.
From a source close to the Boston
fountain head it is also learned that
there are others on whom Frazee has
cast longing eye. There are per-
haps a half dozen athletes scattered
about the American league he figures
can be assimilated by the purchase or
trade routes. Chances FOE doing bus
mess Via the latter method with little
cash thrown in for good measure are
excellent, as the Boston club has some
valuable material for trading pur-
poses and number Of clubs Will take
a second look and give a second
| thought to any ready money in these
| perilous times.
/ Milan is wanted at Boston to occupy
! the spot vacated by iris Speaker
Tillie Walker has filed in at the cen
ter post since the sale of the great
! Tristan, but his work has not been sat
isfactory. There were times last sea
son when he fell down so completely
that Manager Barry benched him II
favor OF Jimmy Walsh. who was hard
" good enough to play regularly with
the Mackmen when Connie had moth
/ ing better than a rag-tag outfit. Walk
er hits in erratic style, fields much the
same way. and while possessing
great throwing arm, is inclined tC
overthrow or heave the pill TO tht
wrong station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09

ROOM; modern; furnished; sleeping
gentlemen preferred; 2716. Eighth
and a-haif 3vende,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
ADDITIONAL SPORTS
OHIO STATE COACH
TAKES Is PLAYERS

Columbus. Ohio, Nov. s.-The last
home practice of the Buckeyes was
given over to lengthy nominal scrim-
mage with the freshmen and a snappy
signal drill.
All the varsity men except Van Dyne
were sent to the shower in first class
condition after taking a final block and
tackle on the dummy. Van Dyne. who
is to start at center against the Badg-
ers, injured hip on the final tackle
and had to be assisted off the field. II
is expected he will be in shape TO start
the game.
Coach Wilce took % men with him
on his invasion of the Badger camp.
He left here at 9:55 last night. Har-
ley was in a joking mood, WHICH is a
good omen In the Buckeye camp They
will line up as follows.
Bolen, lie; II. J. Courntey, captain,
It.; Kareh, ig; Van Dyne, C; Seldom,
rg; H. G. Courtney. TT; Peabody, re;
Yerges. qb; Stinehcomb, lib; Harley,
RIB; Willaman, fb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
PROTECT ST. Marks.

Venice Measures for the protec-
ton Of st. Marks, the most famous
monument of Venice, from the enemy
bombs have now been completed. 1he
face and sides of the cathedral are en-
closed BY an armor of bags of sand
held in place by scaffolding which IS
lined with asbestos as a protection
against incendiary bombs such as the
one that fell a year ago within lew
wards OF the main entrance.
The nosaics, both inside and out. are
protected from rushes Of air that
might result from explosions by can
vas stretched beneath them which
would serve also to catch all The frag-
ments that might fall and preserve
them for restoration.
All precious objects and works OF
art that could he removed, including
fhe four colossal Greek horses on the
facade have been removed to safety in
the treasury of the basiliea which has
been transformed into a strongroom,
stoutIy arrnored. Those in the intea-
Tor that could not be removed have
been covered with mattresses stuffed
with seaveef. around which are piled
buttresses of sand bags.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
LEGAL.

Notice of Publication.
State OF Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the probate court Of said county.
December term, a. D. 1917.
In re eoaseryatorshIp of Mary A.
Ray.
TO All Persons Concerned; Public
notice IS hereby given that the UNDER
signed, conservator of Mary 4. Ray, an
insane ard distracted person, has fled
in the office of the clerk of the probate
court Of Rock Island county and state
of Illinois, a petition Tor an order for
the sale of the following described real
estate belonging to said ward situate,
lying and being in the county OF Rock
island and state Of Illinois, and de-
scribed as follows, to-wit: Lot No. two
~, also the south two ~ feet of lot
No. one ID. and the north four "a feet
Of lof Nc. three go, all in George E.
Baileys addition 10 the city OF Rock
Island. and the said petition Will be
heard on Monday, the first day Of the
December term, A D. 1917, or as soon
thereafter - counsel may be heard, Al
which time and place you may appear
and. object TO said petition II you see
fit so TO DO.
1917 .,-...
CENTRA Al TRUST & SAVINGS BANK,
Conservator OF Mary A Ray, an insane
and Distracted Person.
James f. Murphy, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
FRANCE PAID DEAR
FOR WAR SUPPLIES

ParIs-Discussion of. extravaganza
and wastage in war expenditures, dur
ing the recent debate On the appropri-
atoms for the fourth quarter Of this
wear in the chamber of deputies de-
veloped the fact that France is pay
ing the equivalent Of $100,000,000 q
wear for gasoline. The up-keep OF
cars placed at the disposition of the
military authorities outside the war
zone amounted to about 100000 a
month during the year 1916.
Emmanuel Brousse, who is some
times called the watchdog OF the
treasury" remarked that part OF this
waste was due to the fact that motor
dorries intended to carry loads of
from three to five tons were used to
transport single cases weighing 10
more than a hundred pounds.
Another speaker declared that dis
carded stations belonging to the state
were sold by the agricultural depart
ment at the equivalent of $40 to pri-
viate individuals who subsequently
sold them to the war department for
the equivalent of sa0o
1t also was asserted that in pur-
chasing 10000 horses in America the
government lost about s5,50o,0e0 It
was claimed that these horses were
bought in the United States at $50 to
$50 head and cost $40 to $3.50 when
the freight aud feeding were paid, but
that the French government paid $500
each for them
Another deputy pointed out how
some Of the measures adopted with a
view to economizing food products had
involved extravaganza. The appoint
ment Of nlillers in each department g
supervise the distribution OF the cere-
ais allotted by the government, with
a compensation of four cents a hun-
dredweight for their services, it was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09

it will be possible to obtain excellent
grades Of worsted made Of paper, ana
already the first patterns Of such fab
RIGS are being exhibited.
Ready-made clothing in paper is at
present confined for the most part to
special workmens clothing. Entire
suits Of this are exhibited, as well as
aprons, oVeralls, and office coats. The
price Of paper fabrics varies between
Is cents and 81 a yard. Ready-made
workmen's aprons and overalls are
sold at Sc a dozen. For entire suits
the price is about S..
The paper clothing is not, however
entirely confined to workmen's cloth
ing. A beginning has been made IN
supplying garments for women and
children For children there is a wide
variety Of paper garments available.
For women, the offerings are thus tar
confined to underclothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
TAKES rRrEND's BOOZE; JAILED.

Harry Laird and Ed Smith, both Of
Oskaloosa. Iowa, came to town yester-
day and, st appears, stocked up while
here. Anyway the police last night
arrested Laird on complaint Of his
friend Smith at the c.. B. & Q. depot
Smith charged that Laird stole his
suitcase. cut it open and took there
from one bottle of booze. In police
court this morning Laird admitted
committing the ofense against his
friend and was sent to the county Jail
for 40 days on the charge OF disor-
Derby conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
Mixed
FIRE IN ARMY CAMP
NEAR NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, La, Nov 9.-Fire
broke out today in the quartermas-
ter's department at Camp Nichols. on
the outskirts Of the city where Louis
lana troops recently were quartered.
First reports from the camp stated
the fire was spreading rapidly owing
to difficulty of obtaining water and
it was feared the camp might be de-
stroyed. Less than 200 soldiers now
are quartered there.
The flames were controlled after
about two hours fighting with a loss
of several thousand dollars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
st. Louis livestock.

ST Louis, Nov 9-Hogs, receipts
5000; higher; light 17.15017.e0; pigs
14.25@16.75; mixed 1725@1765; good
heavy 17.50017.75; bulk 1715Q17.65.
Cattle, receipts $500; slow; beef
steers S.00016.50; yearling steers and
heifers 700017.00; cows 5.00@10.65;
calves 5.75@12.50.
Sheep, receipts 5000; steady; lambs
13.00d16.6O; ewes 10.00Q1050; weth-
ers 1l00012.25
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09

Amsterdam. The employment Of
paper yarn in all directions In Ger
many has made enormous progress
during the past year Cloths ana fab
RIGS made entirely of paper yarn are
now widely used. The base OF these is
a simple one-colored paper yarn used
in exactly the same way as iute, pris-
oners camps are now supplier with
mattresses and even pillows in which
the covering is made of this fabric, IN
fact. paper weaving has made such
strides that twills are now produced,
and the time Is not far distant when
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
FOB NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


BARN; large, with loft; inquire Morris,
2QlS Fifth avenue.
GARAGE; central location, phone r. Z
2154.
HOUSEHOLD and piano storage: Bowl
by's Music House; 1900 block.
STORES; 1921-1923 Second avenue; cali
It. ]. 3659-Y, S0a Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09

calculated, would cost from $4,000 70
nearly 100000 in each department,
and there are eighty-seyen depart
ments in France Thus a simple SER
vice Of supervision. had the plan been
carried cut, would have made eighty
odd fortunes for as many miIiers.
In spite Of these isolated cases OF
persistent waste, 1t was declared on.
the other hand that the gnvernInen,
has in most departments connected
with the war effoIt realized economies
running into hundreds OF millions Of
francs a year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
AT FOOTBALL CAMPS
At illinois,.

Urbana, ILL.,. Nov. 9.-Coach Bob
zuppke viii celebrate his only Sat
urday holiday of the football season
by a iunket to Madison to inspect
Jack Wilee's Buckeyes when they
meet the Badgers. Saturday. Ralph
Jones also win take notes on Ohio
States game, so the Illini ought to
be well fortified with knowledge of
Buckeye strategies for the Illinois en-
gagement next week Edwards, Yea
ger and Lorejoy, reserve backs, got
q chance last night, and showed prom
Use. Charpier and Klein are still rest
ing, but will be well and ft before
the Ohio game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09

ROOMS. two; modern; furnished: house
keeping no children. SIS Twenty
first street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
LODGE DIRECTORY.

--~-~o~~--~~-~~~>~-~->~~-
Masonic.
Masonic Temple, Eighteenth street and
Fifth avenue.
THE STATED MEETING OF TRIO
"a Lodge No. 81, A. f. & a. M,
n "a viii be held on the first Thurs
" "a day Of each month, 1880 2. n.
F%IN Special for work on NJ. NJ. de-
gree, Thursday, Nov. Is, at Z 80 p. M
- in C0rinthian hail, supper at 6:15
p. IN. II. Il. HePbelinck. w. M; c. l..
Hubbard, secretary.
u. S. W. W
SIBONEY BAY CAMP No. s. Z. S. w. v,
meets the hrst and third Thursday of
each month at s y. III. at Memorial
haIl. q. p. Garrison, commander; l..
ii, TitteringJon, adjutant.
&. "a IL.
BUFoRD POST, 245, q. =. r., meets
regularly on the second and fourth
Saturday evenings OF each month at
7:30, IN Memorial nail, at the court
house C, II. Church, commander; W.
II. Carpenter, adjutant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
Kansas City Livestock.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 9.-Hog re-
ceipts, $500; higher; bulk. 1850
1925 heavy, 17.00@1735; light, 1850
01I00; pigs. 16.00@17.00
Cattle receipts, 5000; steady; steers,
s. 50@16.75; cows, 5.50010.25: heifers.
6.50@l250; calves, 6.50@12.50
Sheep receipts, 1000; steady; lambs.
15.50016.25; yearlings, 11.50@1300;
wethers, 1050G1250; ewes, $500
1850.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
Chicago Grain.

Chicago. Nov. Corn eNo. 2 yell
low, 2.2lQ2.22; No yellow, 200
2.22; No, 4 yellow, nominal
Oats: No white, 61061&c; stand
ard. G1A 16l&c,
Rye No. ?, 1.7712; barley, 1909
1.33; timothy, G000775; clover. 1890
024.00 pork, nominal lard. 27150
27.25, ribs, nominal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
New York Provisions.

New York. Nov. 9--Butter. firm:
receipts, 6,656: creamery higher than
extras, ASA @45Ac; extras, 44A0
44%c; 1irsts, 42@44c; seconds, 40Q
411sc
Eggs. steady; receipts. 9.542 cases:
fresh gathered extras, 50@51c; extra
ijrsts. 4S04sc; first, 44@47c; sec
onds. 3Sm42c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-09
RrRRIS CASE DISMISSED.

c. A. Burris, arrested last Sunday on
lle charge Of selling liquor without a
license at Seventh street and Eleventh
avenue was dismissed when given n
hearing before Police Magistrate c. j.
Smith this morning. As the authorl-
Ties were without sufficient evidence
against the man TO warrant prosecu-
Ton on the charge against him.