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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-20
Receive Exposition Medals

Taylor and Sheehan of Winnie
mucca have received a silver
medal awarded to them by the
Panama-Pacific exposition for a dis
play of potatoes grown on their
ranch near Golconda. John G.. Tay-
lor, who is one of the largest wool
growers in the state, received a
medal for his wool display at the
Panama-Pacific exposition.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-20
Sleep Walker Falls

Mel Easton, an Austin man, a con-
firmed sleep walker. started out on
a little jaunt a few nights G and
strolled through the window of his
room in the International hotel, fall
ing Is feet and landing on a cement
sidewalk, which awakened him in a
hurry. He suffered only minor in
juries.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-20
Pupils To Issue Paper

The Carson High-school Student
association has secured a mimeo-
graph to be used in the publication
of a school paper under the super
vision of the English department.
giving a practical field for the ap-
p~lication of the English work OF the
pupils.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-20

Members of the rules committee
investigating the leak are shown in
the photograph. They are Repre-
sentatives Chiperfield of Illinois,
Garrett of Tennessee, Foster of Mis-
sissippi, Campbell of Kansas, Len
root of Wisconsin and Henry of
Texas, chairman. Mr.. Henry is the
fifth man from the left.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-20

OF the witnesses summoned to APP
pear would determine whether there
was a mysterious leak or whether
the recent stock market break which
preceded the White House an
nouncement of the presidents peace
mcve was merely due to press re-
ports anticipating official announce
ment.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-20

The preliminary investigation 81
the leak" in connection with the
Wilson peace note which is being
conducted by the rules committee
or the house was expected to BRING
forth sensational revelations. Demo
crate members of the committee
were convinced that the testimony
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
4 Stubborn Cough
LOOsesas Right Up
This homemade remedy Ss vvoudeE
for quick results. Easily and
eheapiy made.

The prompt and positive action of this
simple, inexpensive homemade remedy
in quickly healing the inhamed or swollen
membranes of the throat, chest or bron-
ehial tubes and breaking UP tight
coughs, has caused it TO be used in more
homes than any other cough remedy.
Under its healing. soothing influence,
chest soreness goes, phlegm loosens,
breathing becomes easier, tickling in
throat stops and you get good nights
restful sleep. The, usual throat and
chest colds are conquered by it in u
hours or less. Nothing better for bron-
Shitis, hoarseness, Group, whooping
cough, bronchial asthma or winter
coughs.
To makesthis splendid cough syrup,
pour 21a ounces of Pine2 100 cents
worth, into q pint bottle and fill the
bottle with plain granulated sugar syrup
and shake thoroughly. You then have
a full pint---a family supplY-of q much
better cough syrup than you could buy
ready.made for $3.50. Keeps perfectly
and children love its pleasant taste.
Pinex is q special and highly eonce1.
trated compound Of genuine Norway
pine extract, and is known the worlc
over for its promptness, ease and Ger
taintv in overcoming stubborn coughi
and chest colds.
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for 90 ounces OF Pinex" with
full directions, and don't accept any
thing else Guaranteed to give absolute
satisfaction or money promptly refunded,
The Pinex Co, 1T. Wayne. Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
RIVER ENGINEERS
CONTINUE ACTIVE
appropriation Added TO Present Fund
win Insure Against Interrupt
ton.

According to a statement by Major
General Alexander Mackenzie, chief of
the local United States engineers, this
morning, the 100000 appropriated by
congress for the river work between
81. Paul. MINI. and the Missouri river.
when added 10 the funds on hand, viii
give q total sufficient TO carry on the
work being done at present.
a report was sent to Washington
last June TO the effect that the local
Office would be able to hold the force
ui men and make minor repairs to the
equipment without additional money
but stated that an appropriation OF
100000 would allow the work to con-
tnue as at present. The result was that
congress allowed $500 geo.
Labor scarcity has been a great han
dicap during the past term. Men have
been secured, but as a rule they were
almost worthless, the money being
spent but with not the usual progress
made in the work
In 1910 congress appropriated S20.-
100000 for the making OF a six-foot
channel between the distances above
mentioned and up to the present nate
seven years have elapsed with an ex-
peudimre Of S10,000,000.
The time allowed to finish the work
was . years. but during the present
condition Of the country, during the
world war. the engineers will no doubt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
GET II INMATES
IN DOUBLE RAID
Police SwOOp Down on Houses at 21o1
Third Avenue and 3lS Twenty
fourth Street.

Two disorderly houses in the loop
we're made detectives in a double raid
by the night squad last evening.
The swoop Melted the arrest Of IL
persons Of whom FIVE were women and
seven men. At 2121 Third avenue two
Negroes and five men, two of whom
were Mexicans. were found. Ethel
Miller, a Negress, was booked as
keeper. This morning when arraign-
ed In police court she was fined $40
and costs by Magistrate C. J. Smith.
The other inmates paid fines of S.
The second raid, which closely fol-
lowed the first, was made at 3lS
Twenty-fOurth street Here three
women and two men were taken. Mary
Reed was booked as keeper. She paid
@ fine Of SIS and costs in police court
today. The others were assessed
fines OF $40 and costs apiece. Chief
Phil Miller gave the Reed woman
strict order TO vacate the city within
"a hours, threatening TO arrest her
again on sight after that time had
elapsed.
Detective Herman Sehnert and Of
acers Minor and Berry made the ar
tests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
ADVICE IS OFFERED
BY FREEPORT WOMAN

IN try the new medicine Well, I sure
Nv didn't make q mistake in so doing,
for I'm better in most every way now.
/ have a fine appetite, eat what want
and the food digests properly without
causing the gas formations and bloat
ing and the like. I'm never bothered
with the headaches any more. My
work is much easier for me, too. Tan
lac has helped me so much thar I'm
satisfied it will do the same for others
troubled as formerly was"
Tanlae. the Master Medicine. is es-
peciallv beneficial for stomach. liver
and kidney trouble, catarrhal COM
plants, nervousness, sleeplessness,
Ioss of appetite and the like, and has
proyen a fine reconstructive tonic for
weak. rundown men and women.
Tanlac is now being introduced and
explained In Rock Island at Riess'
drug store, 1860 block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
Daily Bulletin
OfFOOd Prices

The United States food admin.
istration. through its local board,
prepares the following statement
of prices being paid wholesalers
by retailers for the staples maned
and the retail prices which s,aou,a
be charged In Rock Isls1d. No.
line and East Molines
SUGAR (Per 100 Lbs.l
Consumer
Retailer pays. should pay
Best gran
ulated 1925 0SM to .0S24
FLOUR {Per Bag.
well known advertised mill brands
in cotton bags.
Il Dbl. ...2.65 to $50 ESQ to sos
Il Dbl ...137h to las Las to1.55
RYE MEAL per Bag.
1915 lb. :. 80 ITO tolls
RYE FLOUR (Per Bag.
1915 lb. los 100 to1.25
GRAHAM FLOUR (Per Bag.
10 ID. 80. So to So IS to 10
CORN MEAL (Per Bag.
Yellow, 10
ID. 49,. ST to 60 IS to 10
RICE (Per Lh.)
F'ncy head .os1s to 10 II to IL
Blue Rose .0S& TO 90 10 TO -
BEANS (Per. Lib
Navy. hand
picked IT TO Is 20 to .221
Lima go. III TO 10 20 to .22h
Other commodities will be addet
from time to time.
Note-Consumers are advised tina
the prices above quoted are for III
day following publication. The con
sumner should not pay in excess of til
figures quoted The consumer viii
lend cooperation by trading elsewher
If his dealer attempts to charge in ex
cess Of the foregoing figures. Price
are interpreted from time to time b
the Rock Island county food inter
probation board, a representative bodJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
DAVENPORT IS TO
Get FERRY DEPOT
Lefee Commission Signs Up eontrac,
With Company for a Period
of Ten Years.
PUT LANDING TWO BLOCKS WEST
New Wharf Station Is TO Be situatea
at Foot OF Main Street, as
Last Year.

The Rock Island Davenport Ferry
company today was given a permit to
land at the Davenport ieyee for a per-
iod Of 10 years.
The action was taken at meeting
of the Davenport leyee commission,
there being certain stipulatlons in the
agreement. The ferry company, ac-
cording to the contract, must pay $3.50
per year as rental for. the first FIVE
years. The price for the second FIVE
years, to be fixed later by the com
mission, may be anywhere from $3.50
to st,25o.
The ferry company viii also be COM
PEELED to construct new wharfboat
and waiting room on the Davenport
side Of the river, according to the con-
tract. There are certain limitations
as to the construction of the landing,
among which is one that it must be
completed by July l, 1918 However,
in the event that the labor and mater
ial market is such as to prevent the
completion by that time, the commits
sion is empowered to grant such fur
Their time as 1t thinks necessary.
Move Landing West.
/ The new landing is to be construct
ed at the foot Of Main street, where ii
stood last year, Because of the fact
that there was ieyee construction
work in progress this year, it was nee
! essary 70 move the landing two blocks
east for the summer. This occasion
ed a protest from river packet lines
which complained that the ferry land.
ing being near the wharf house made
Handing Of the freighters difficult
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
CORNMEAL PRICE
GOES UP 5 CENTS
Food Interpretation Board Authorizes
Advance on Commodity on Daily
Bulletin.
ADD STAPLES IN ANOTHER WEEK
Announcement Made Body Would In
clude Hams, Bacon, Lard and
Prunes to Table.

The first change made in the daily
food price bulletin was authorized
yesterday BY the Rock Island county
food Interpretation board to take eff
feet tomorrow.
A fiat rate increase in the price Of
cornmeal was ordered in the sum OF 5
cents. the figure the retailer paying
being advanced from 526D55 cents to
57@60 cents. and the figure the con-
sumner shonld pay being increased
from 60065 cents to 55070 cents for
10 pound sacks. This is the first
change since the board published the
bulletin for the first time Wednesday
OF last week.
Add Next Week.
The board met yesterday In Moline.
It was announced that at the meeting
next week additions would be made to
the list Of staples ON the bulletin to in
clude hams, bacon, lard and prunes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
cOLLApSES WHEN
VERDICT is TOLD
Howard seldom, Accused Of Unmen.
tlonable Crime, Breaks Down in
District Court.
xlxmUM PENALTY rs 10 YEARS
Man Charged with Making Improper
Advances to Soldiers to HBe
Sentenced Friday.

Howard seldom, accused OF an I'M
menu0nBble crime. collapsed in dis
frlct court in Davenport late yester-
day afternoon when jury returned a
verdict finding him guilty. He had to.
be removed from the court room.
seldom has been In a highly nervous
state ever since he was arrested two
weeks ago following evidence which
showed that he had made improper
advances To- soldiers stationed at the
Rock Island arsenal. It was neces-
sary last week to remove him from
the county Jail 90 a hospital where he
was Kept under guard.
The trial had been in progress only
A short time as there were very few
witnesses Arsenal soldiers testified
against him The state brought cut
that Seldom had stopped at a Daven-
port hotel and had posed as a travel
ing salesman Letters from him to
arsenal soldiers were turned over to
government agents, it at first being
thought he was a German spy. Evil
dence which was secured later dis
closed the fact that the matter Of his
disposition was one for the attention
Of state rather than federal authori-
ties and accordingly he was placed in
thc custody of the sheriff.
Penalty 10 Years.
The penalty for Seldon's crime is 10
years in the state penitentiary. Be
cause Of his nervous breakdown
Judge Theophilus will not pass SEN
teDce ON him until Friday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
EAST MOLINE WOMAN
is ASKING DIVORCE

Mabel Levin Of East Moline today
filed suit in circuit court asking di-
vorce from Abram Levin. She charges
iuhdelity. The bill states that the cou-
pie were married March 6, 1916, and
that they separated first in the sum
mer Of 1916. Later, she claims, she
took him\back only to be forced to
leave him again March 1, 1917 Mrs.
Levin asks the custody OF her one
year-old son, Harold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04

Freeport, H., Dec 3,-Hoping that
others might profit by her experience
Mrs Annie Price. wife of james Price,
janitor Of the St Mary's school. who
lives at 1872 Adams street, this city,
made the following interesting state
ment regarding Tanlac, the celebrated
new medicine
Il have had stomach trouble for the
past six years and my system gener-
ally has been in rundown condl-
Ton. My appetite was poor and what
food ! ate just seemed to lay IN my
stomach, causing gas formations ana
making me belch and feel bloated
continually suffered severe headaches.
was very nervous. also. In fact, my
condition was so bad that couldn I
10 my homework.
y knew Of the relief Tanlae was
giving others. and this finally led me
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
wY
trat,1laI

At the meeting Of Teal lodge No.
sos, J. o, o. F.. Thursday evening. the
annual election of officers viii be held.
A report will be heard from the grand
lodge delegate
Officers for the year were elected at
the meeting of Rock Island lodge No.
Is, /, 0. o, r.. last evening as follows,
the installation to take place the first
Monday Of January:
Noble Grand. A. Morris.
Vice Grand-0rvil Wilson.
Recording Secretary-Frank Ber-
anek
Financial Secretary ]. Bliese-
ner.
Treasurer. a. Reid.
Trustees for one year -- George
Trenkeuschuh, 0. E. Sipple, C. H.
Church. Harry Lindley and Walter
WaenO.
The order Of the Red Cross was
conferred at the ReetiDg Of Rock Is
land commandery, No. rs. Knights
Templar last evening at Masonic tenn
pie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
WANTS $4,000 FOR
BEATING INCURRED

John Constantine Of East Moline,
through his attorney, Harry Meas
krln, today fled suit in circuit court
for $4,000 damages against John and
Nick Louissos, also of East Moline.
The plaintiff alleges that on June 3.
1917, John and Nick Louissos held
and choked him and beat him over
the head with a block Of wood and
that they threw him to the ground.
inficting severe injuries about the
body Constantine claims that he ex-
pended $3.50 for doctor bills before
he recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
DEAD STRANGER IS
NOT VET IDENTIFIED

The identity of the man who was
found dead In the rear Of the Cross
Country saloon on Second avenue last
Saturday still remains mystery
At the inquest the cause Of his death
was given as organic heart trouble
No marks were found on the body to
show any violence he might have been
subjected to previous 10 his death
The remains are at the Knox under
taking parlors and viii no doubt be
buried at the expense of the county.
The man may be viewed by any who
might be able to give information as
to who he is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
For the Men

Nothing more ac-
eeptable than silk
shirts. We are show
ing a beautiful line
silks In the modish
patterns as wei as
the extreme bright
colors for those
wanting something
classy. Every piece
new for holiday trade.
Make your selections
early and you will
not be disappointed.
80 inches wide. yard
$50 and -. SIPS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04

be given a longer time to complete the
project. Smaller sums have been ap-
propriated country wide on account Of
the present state OF this country. The
money instead Of being used for river
Improvements and thousands Of other
Things which congress allows Will be
used Tor the additional heavy expenses
which the country has been put to dur
ing the last few months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
A Therrnos for a Gift

The original. The Thermos bottle
is no longer regarded as luxury but
an indispensable necessity.
Vacuum Bottles. Workmen's Kits,
Jugs and Carafes IN a variety OF styles
and shapes Pints and quarts. Mod
erately priced. s1.75 to $500.
(Jewelry Section) IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
IT'S SUMNER IN WINTER TINE AT
YER0, FLORIDA.

Vero. Fla. for health. wealth and
prosperity Yero, Fla, doubled It's
population in a year. Low rate ex-
curslon to Vero, Fla, Dec. Get Vero,
Fla, facts from Indian River Farms
company. G09 Putnam building, Dav-
export, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
Gift of Leather Goods

The beautiful Cordova Leather
Purses, top strap, fitted with card
case, coin purse and mirror, $1,000 10
$500. Fine assorted Hand Bags, ef3
to $50.
All leather Music Portfolio. SILK
MORE lined, used either full size or
folded, 1915.
Fit All Toilet Cases, long grain
leather waterproof lining. ADJUST
able straps to fit any size article for
men or women. s4.00.
Collar Bags Of leather, silk lined.
s1.9s.
Collar Boxes with case on top for
buttons, s1.9S to $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
TWO FALSE ALARMS.

The Rock Island IRE department
was called twice yesterday Both
calls were false alarms. One was To
Fourteenth avenue and Forty-fourth
street and the other to 931 Thirtieth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
lad You Thought of Giving Books for Giftsii

The Major by Ralph Connor.
The White Ladies of Norces-
ter by Florenre Barclay.
Martie BIZ Kathleen Norris.
Anne's House Of Dreams by
L. NJ. Montgomery.
Long Lanes Turning by Hal
lie. Ermi1e RiTes.
Desk sets from $500 to sIe.50.
Book Racks and Book Ends
at SI.25 and up.
Address books. Calling Lists,
Autograph Albums, Photo Al
buns. Receipt Books.
Priced from 25e TO $500
The most complete stock OF
Childrens books ever displayed
! from I0c to Soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
Add Next Week.
PUBLIC LIBRARY AFFAIRS.

The board Of directors Of the Rock
Island public library met in monthly
session last evening. Total bills for
the month of November were pre-
scented and allowed amounting to
$63S.39 A list of books presented be-
fore the board will he ordered. The
circulation rennrt il az fnIinws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
Kimono Silks

Especially suitable
for gifts. We are
showing A. B. c.
silks, sc inches wide,
In d beautiful line o.
ktmono patterns, In
g great variety Of
colors. price. yd~ $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04

Beautiful autographed covers
and linen bindings. The assort-
ment includes cut out books,
painting books, drawing books,
Baby A 3 C books.
Popular fiction including the
well known copyrights soc
Boy Scout books %, 55 and e0c
N. S. Service Series -. $50
Famous Leaders .......s1.50
Big League ...-.-....6 Soc
Dave Porter .......6 Coo
Frank MerrfwefI ..... .25c
Boy Allies .............3 5c
Little Colonel .........s1.25
Elsie ..----'- ....--.. 90
Molly Brown SOC
Aunt Jane .............. Soc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
Already the Spirit Of Yu1etide Per
yades 7 his Store Of Perfect Service

Gift seekers win aid
us greatly by shopping
as early as posi- de-
preferably early in the
day-You will be assist
ed by very intelligent
salespeople, expert,
through helping others
every noor-in every
department-gift sug-
gestions abound-the
kinds most desired
useful and practical
thousands to choose
from, each one more at
tractive than the other
You make your, selec.
tons now at a great saw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
These departments not only have the things
now from which to select but it has the people
who can make tactfuI suggestions.
Gifts of Jewelry

Genuine Shell Brooches, white head.
mtg, S1.25 TO $500.
Mems fine gold filed Waldimar
Chains with knives. $1.00 up.
Solid gold, genuine diamond La
valliere with 15-inch solid gold
chain, $500.
Women's Watch Bracelets. small
size, 10 year gold filed case, $1,000.
Gold plated and Sterling silver
Lingerie Clasps. SOC pair.
bevelled glass. sf-50 TO $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-04
Beautiful Handker-
chiefs Csc each

A special assortment Of ladies' all
linen handkerchiefs in the new Alpine
embroidery done by the Swiss peas
ants. The daintiest patterns embroid-
cred on sheer linen. that any lady VIII
DO glad TO own. This import order
was placed months ago.
Special Christmas price. A0
each .-.-.......-...
Williston graphic., 1917-11-29

Continued on page l2)
Williston graphic., 1917-11-29

effect that no men of the "Sunset"
division can visit New York city un-
til all men are fully equipped. Of
course, they can go to Hampstead or
Jamaica or Freeport or other of
these dinky little Long Island vii
lagos, but there's no fun in that.
Take Hampstead as an example.
Barber shops are a scarcity and bath
ing facilities are not facilities. The
village fire hall sports two shower
baths and if a fellow is lucky and
can get away from camp early enuf
he can probably get under one of
those two hot showers within an hour
or so. Barber shops with bathing
facilities charge 35 cents for the hot
water privilege and 35 cents is lot
of money to the boys in the ranks.
The Y. NJ. C. A. maintains two
reading and writing rooms in Hemp
stead and the Red Cross women have
a club house where they serve
home cooked meal, but these places
are overcrowded.
There is as much difference be-
tween Camp Mills and Camp Greene
as between day and night. Camp
Greene at Charlotte, N. c., was clean,
the soil sandy and half days sun
shine dried up the dampness and
mud. Here the soil is mucky and
there has not even been half days
sunshine to experiment with. At
Camp Greene all company streets
were graded, wooden mess halls were
provided for the men. Here streets
are ungraded and screened and bur-
laped small cook shacks are provided
from which grub is dished out to the
men who sit around outside of tents,
eating. Here candles furnish the
light in place of the electric lights
Of Camp Greene. There are no floor
ed tents here while Camp Greene had
all tents foored and walled as well.
Take it Good Naturedly
But then there is not half as much
grumbling as might be expected.
"We're in the army now," says the
boys and they take things as good
naturedly as possible. All they ask
for is mail and more mail, and once
more, folks, get the company letter
in the address.
Of course, they'd like to be able to
put their feet under the table at
home once more, especially when
they think that Thanksgiving day
comes soon.
One thing that furnishes a little
variation and satisfaction is the fact
that all the North Dakota units, or
rater all the units including North
Dakota men are now within visit
ing distance and the boys have had
a chance to look up friends. And it
was almost like stepping into the
home town again to greet some of
the boys.
AS for going to France-What? Yes
we are going; some day. That's about
as definite as anyone knows and
about as much information as the
censor would let by anyway,