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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-19
EIGHTEEN CARS FOR
COMPANY RUSHED

officials of the Tri-City Railway
company have returned from trip to
St. Louis, where they inspected the
progress of work on IS street cars
which the company ordered there.
Thirteen of these cars are to be
used in Cedar Rapids and five in Ma
son City, where the United Light &
Railway company operates the trac-
ton companies. Two older cars from
each of these cities will in turn be
brought to Davenport for Rock Island
arsenal and tripper use.
With these four cars, the cars for
merly secured from Cedar Rapids,
Mason City and Grand Rapids, Mich,
and cars secured in Chicago. total
Of 80 cars will have been added to the
tri-city railway rolling stock in the
last four months.
The second of the remodeled open
Watch Tower line cars rebuilt into
closed cars at the Rock Island shops,
fwas-put into use yesterday. Two
others are being rebuilt.
Officials left this afternoon for Chi
cago to inspect work on the cars be-
ing rebuilt there for the company.
They are included in the 20 cars pur-
chased week or two ago from the
Chicago surface lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-19
Copyright by
Frank A. Munsey Co.
CHAPTER n.
ITO See Ajax"


Mr.. Harold Moore was bilious
rountenanced, studious young man. He
took himself very seriously. and his
life and his work, which latter was the
tutoring of the young son of Lord
Greystoke, 4 British noblemnn. He
fe1t that his charge was not making
the progress that his parents had a
right TO expect. and he was now con-
scientiously explaining this fact to the
boys mother.
"His sole interest seems to be feats
of physical prowess and the reading Of
everything that he can get hold of re-
Iating to savage beasts and the lives
and customs of uncivilized peoples.
Particularly stories of animals appeal
TO him. He will sit for hours together
poring over the work Of some African
explorer. and upon TWO occasions l
have found him sitting up in bed at
night reading Carl Hagenbeck's book
on men and beasts.
For several minutes neither spoke
II was the boys mother who finally
broke the silence.
1T is very necessary, Mr.. Moore,
she said. that you do everything in
your power to discourage this tendenc!
in Jack he
But she got no further. A louC
"Whoop." from the direction of thu
feet.
The room was on the second floor o
the house, and opposite the window t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-19

must be returned to Africa and the boy
to school, from which he had been alb
sent upon a vacation.
He did not attempt to visit Paul
vitch's room again that day, but In
stead busted himself in other ways. He
had always been well supplied with
money, so that when necessity demand
ed he had no difficulty in collecting
! several hundred pounds.
Some Of this money he invested in
various strange purchases, which he
managed to smuggle into the house
undetected when he returned late In
| the afternoon.
The next morning, after giving his
father time to precede him and con-
| clude his business with Paulvitch, the
lad fastened to the Russians room.
Knowing nothing Of the mans true
character, the boy dared not take him
fully into his confidence for fear that
the old fellow would not only refuse
him aid, but would report the whole
affair to his father.
Instead, he simply asked permission
to take Ajax to Dover. He explained
that it would relieve the old man Of 9
tiresome journey. as well as placing &
number of pounds In his pocket, FOL
the lad purposed paying the Russian
well.
You see," he went on, there vii
be no danger of detection, since an
supposed TO be leaving on an after
noon train for school. Instead vii
come here after they've let me on th
train. Then l can take Ajax to D0vel
- you see, and arrive at school only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-19

ing other than strange tapping and
the sound of what might have been a
body moving upon the floor.
Four steps at time John Clayton
took tAe stairs that led to the floor
above. His wife and the servant hur-
ried after him.
Once he called his sons name In
loud voice; but, receiving no reply. he
launched his great weight, backed by
all the undiminished power of his
giant muscles, against the heavy door.
With swapping Of iron hinges and n
splintering of wood the obstacle burst
inward.
At its foot lay the body Of the un-
conscious Mr.. Moore, across whom 1t
fell with a resounding thud. Through
the opening leaped Tarzan, and a mo-
ment later the room was flooded with
light from a half-dozen electric bulbs.
1t was several minutes before the
tutor was discovered, so completely
| had the door covered him, but finally he
| was dragged forth, his gag and bonds
cut away and a liberal application Of
cold water hastened his recovery.
Where is JACKIE" was John Clay
toms first question, and then, "Who did
this?"
Slowly Mr.. Moore staggered to hi.
feet. His gaze wandered about the
room. Gradually he collected his scat
tered wits. The details Of his recent
narrowing experience returned to him
II tender my resignation, sir, to TAXI
effect at once" were his first words
you do not need tutor for your sol
what he needs is wild animal train
er."
But where Is her" cried Lady Grey
stoke.
HE has gone to see Ajax"
It was with difficulty that Tarzan re
strained a smile, and after satisfying
himself that the tutor was more scare'
than injured, he ordered his closed ca
around and departed in the direction
of a certain well-known music hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-19

whi,h their attention had been attract
ed was large tree. n branch of which
spread to within a few feet of the sill.
Upon this branch they both discoy-
cred the subject of their conversation,
a tall. well built boy. balancing with
ease upon the bending limb and utter
ing loud shouts of glee as he noted the
terrified expressions upon the faces or
his audience.
The mother and tutor both rushed
toward the window. but before they
had crossed half the room the boy had
leaned uimbly To the sill and entered
the apartment with them.
"Oh. mother" he cried, there's a
wonderful educated ape being shown
Mt one Of the music halls. Willie
Grimsby saw 1t last night. He says it
can do everything but talk. 1t rides
bicycle. eats with knife and fork. counts
up to ten and ever so many other won
derful things. And can go and see it
100? Oh please, mother-please let
me-"
patt,nc The boys cheek affectionate-
IS, the mother shook her head Mega
lively. NO, Jack" she said, You
know do not approve OF such eXhi-
bitions."
81 don't see why not mother. re-
piled the boy. "All the other fellows
go. and they go to the 100, too, anu
you'll never let me do even that. Any
body'd think was girl or--or NOR
IycOddle oh, father" he exclaimed as
the door opened to admit tall, gray
eyed man-"oh. father. can't ! go!
60 where. my SOM asked the new
conner.
He wants to 20 to n music hall 10
see trained ape" said the mother'
looking warningiy az her husband
"who--Ajax:" questioned the man
The boy nodded.
We'll. don't know that blame you
my SON said the father. u wouidh
mind seeing him myself. They sa! III
is very wonderful and that for an an
hropoid he is unusually large. lie,
oil 60 Jane. What do you sayF III
turned toward his wife.
But that lady only shook her head II
most positive manner and, turning u
Mr.. Moore. asked him if 1t was no
time that he and Jack were I'D IN
study for their morning reci'a'ioh'
When the two had left she turted II
ward her husband.
II was from her husband that III
boy had inherited his longing TOT ~
Wild. Lord Gre,sioke's parents ia
teen set ON the shore of the west eoa'
Of Africa by mutineers. After 'he
death their infant son vas stolen III
mothered by an ape. and he IN turn ps
came the king of a tribe of great ape
He was known as Tarzan. After maj
adventures he was rescued ana hilai
settled down in London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-19

1t WAS a pale-faced houseman who
rushed into the Greystoke library to
announce that he had found Jacks
door locked and had been able to OBJ
tain no response to his reneatad tn""k-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-19
CHAPTER III.
Exit Paulvitch.

As the trainer, with raised lash, hes
itated an instant at the entrance to
the box where the boy and the ape
confronted him, a tall, .broad-shoul-
dered man pushed past him and en-
tered. As his eyes fell upon the new
conner a slight flush mounted the boys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-19

which he could tap the top Of his boot
against the floor. This he proceeded to
Ito at short intervals until, after what
seemed very long time. he was re-
warded by hearing footsteps ascending
the stairs, and presently knock upon
the door.
Mr.. Moore tapped vigorously with
his toe-he could not reply In any other
way. The knock was repeated after q
moments silence. Again Mr.. Moore
tapped. Would they never open the
door? LII. ,riously he rolled In the d.
rection of succor. If he could get his
back against the door he could then
tap upon its base when surely he must
be heard.
The knocking was repeated 4 little
louder. and finally a voice called "Nr
jack -
It was one of the housemen. Nr
Moore recognized the fellows voice
He came near to bursting blood yes
sci in an endeavor to scream Come
in! through the sitting gag. After
moment the man knocked again, quite
loudly. and called the boys name. He
ceiying no reply, he turned the knob
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-19

Continued next Wednesday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-19
Erick HawkinsOn Buried.

Erick Hawkinson, an old settler in
this county, was buried Thursday aft
ernoon. The funeral services were
held at the Swedish Lutheran church
in this city. Rev. J. C. Madison Of
ficiated. Interment was in lakewood
cemetery in Millersburg. Mr. Hawk
inson was 70 years old. The death
was caused by short illness with
pneumonia. He leaves seven children.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-18
STRENGTH
And How to Gain II
INSTEAD OF EXERCISES, PATENT
FOODS AND MEDICINES,
TAKE PHOSPHATE WITH
YOUR MEALS.

The demand today Is for men and
omen who are strong in every sense
OF the werd--possessine the physical
strength necessary to endure hard
ships and fatigue. the mental strength
Ia graphic with difficult problems;
the nervous force which eniows the
body with visor and vitality. the viii
power TO triumph over adversely and
turn defeat into victory. But such
glorious strength is impossible so long
as your nerves are weak and eX-
hausted. and therefore ii you would be
really strong you must first care for
your nerves. Weak, exhausted nerves
need food, and for this purpose physi-
clans strongly recommend the use of
organic phosphate known among drug
Eists as bitro- phosphate which Mis-
souia Drug Co. G. +. Peterson. D. Z.
Smith and all good druggists stock in
o-gr- compressed tablets, so that ii
you feel your strength is failing from
any cause, You should get a supply of
these bitro- phosphate tablets and take
one with every meal. Practically all
Of the minor ailments affecting man.
kind. as well as many of the more
serious maladies. can be traced to
nervous exhaustion and lowered vi
tally, and probably this explains why
such 4 remarkable improvement in
the general health in invariably no.
! tioeable when bitro- phosphate is taken
az directed. and the nerves are there
py revitalized and made strong.-Adv
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-18
CORN HARDENED
BY UNCERTAINTY
Effect of Fuel Order as to
Elevators Brings Tone
of Uneasiness.
ADVANCE IS MEAGER
Oats and Provisions Also
Show Steadiness to
Slight Advance.

| 'hicaSo. Jan. 17.--Although corn
prices at first eased down little to-
day, influenced by likelihood that
traffic congestion would be relieved.
the market hardened owing to I'M
| certainty as to whether elevators and
dryers would be permitted to continue
IN operation despite restrictive rules
as to coal. Quotations closed steady.
at the same as yesterdays finish to n
cent higher. with January $1.27M and
| May $f.2ai2. Oats gained 4 to x
and 4 cent. The outcome in proyis-
IONS varied from unchanged figures to
u cents advance.
Prospects that government coal saw
| ing measures would clear the wav for
more liberal arrivals of grain here
gave the corn market a slight down.
yard slant in the earlier transactions.
selling, however, was of decidedly
| cautious sort and there was consider
able change OF sentiment after questions
We're raised as to whether elevators.
especially those without dryers, might
not be forced shut by the measures
taken to conserve fuel. Under such
circumstances, declines were gradually
more. than overcome, as it was not
definitely known until after the close
that elevators and dryers would not
be interfered with.
Advances In oats resulted largely
from strength shown by prices at Win
nipeg. Besides, receipts sere were very
small.
Higher prices On hogs gave flrmness
to provisions. Arrivals OF hogs here
were inadequate.
Days range:
No trading in wheat.
Corn.
Opened High Low Close
Jan. ..-....... l.27k 1.27M 1.27h 1.27A
May ...,...... l.24h I24M 1.24h 1.24M
Oats.
Jan. ,..-...... .7sM .7Sh 1874
May .-.-...... .75h .76A .75A .75A
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-18
new COAL ORDER
WEAKENS STOCKS
Break Eearly in Session Is in
Part Made Up Before
Days Close.
SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT
Financial and Industrial In
terests Differ Over
Wisdom of Move.
SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT

New York. Jan. Stocks broke
sharply at the opening of today's mar
ket on the drastic order of the fuel ad
ninistrator, speeialties falling 9 TO 4
points and investment issues ! to 2.
These losses were largely recovered
before midday, buying by substantial
interests accompanying the announce
ment that the stock exchange would
continue to exercise it's regular func-
tons with the support Of the banks and
affiliated institutions. The interInedi-
ate session was attended by further
improvement. with Elevated leaders ]
to points over final quotations of
the previous session. These gains
except in the case of Marine preferred,
which registered an extreme advance
OF points, were relinquished in the
last half hour. when steels and other
indnstrials led another reaction.
United States Steel declined from
% to 500, finishing a bare fraction
above the quotation, at net loss of
ia. Related issues Jared in the same
way and rails forfeited | to almost 2
points. Sales amounted to 700. 900
shares.
In high financial and industrial
quarters opinions regarding the wiz
dem Of the governments suspension
order were widely divergent, but the
many advantages which are expected
to occrne from Its enforcement, prob.
ably In modified form, were freely
acknowledged.
Other developments Of the day were
OF mixed character. Call money eased
slightly with time funds, and the for
eien exchange was firmer on the
strength Of remittances to Paris.
Bonds were irregular to heavy on
reduced dealings. Liberty second As
made the new low record Of 9s0s, tho
first AZ selling Mt 97.12 to 81. and tho
3A's at $3.50 to $3.50. Total sales,
par value, $3,95O,OO0
United States old issues unchanged
on call
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-18
MINNEAPOLIS GRAIN

Minneapolis, Jan. 17.--Flour--En-
changed. In carload lots, standard
flour quoted at 1915 a barrel in sS-
pound cotton sacks. Shipments, co.
sol barrels.
Barley, $l.32M1.5s.
Rye-s1 .SsM18a.
Bran-~$32.50.
Wheat--Reccipts. 119 cars. COM
pared with % n year ago.
Corn--No. white. $1.G2M1.65.
oats--No. 2 white Montana, S2Mc6G
saAc; standard white. 7aAcmsOA C;
NO. white. 7sAcm79Ac: No. 4 white,
7Gh sm79Ac.
Flax-$3.54@3.67
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-18

Consists OF a Style " genuine Victrola
value $15) and IS worth OF Records
Of your own choice. This machine is
not toy but is genuine Victrola
with many new and exclusive features.
VIII play all Victor Records perfectly
Outfit complete $1,000. Terms cash or
IS down and S. month.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-18
MONEY AND METALS

New York. Jan. l7--Mercantile
paper. k15A per cent. Bar silver,
s98. Mexican dollars, 72a. Govern
ment bonds steady. Railroad bonds ir-
regular.
Time loans, firm: GO days. 90 days
and months, 5A66A.
Call money firm: high. G: low. 5H :
ruling rate. 5lb: closing bid, 5iz; of
fcrcd at 6; last loan, G.
Metal exchange quotes lead quiet;
spot. $500 bid. Spelter, quiet. East
st. Louis, spot delivery. y7.62m7.75.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-18
ST. PAUL LIVESTOCK

st. Paul, Jan. 1T.~-Hogs--Receipts
5000. Steady. Range, Sl5.606fIG;
bulk. s15S0m15.90
Cattle Receipts. $500. Killers were
steady. steers, 6.50T12.5o; cows and
heifers, s1W9: veal calves, 80 cents
higher, s6mi4; stockers and feeders.
slow TO strong. $66f10.
Sheep Receipts. 200. Lambs %
cents higher Sheep steady: lambs,
$S@l6.75: wethers. sTml3; ewes. s5I
Ills.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-18
Montana Railroads Will
Stand Behind Government

Billings, Jan. 1T.--At conference of
Northern Pacific Great Northern and
burlington officials here, the general
railroad situation was considered at
length, and at it's close announcement
was made that every effort would be
made IL assist Director General Nc
Adoo in solving the transportation
question in this state at least
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-18
NOTICE, LADIES.

We are closing out fancy shoes in
good runs Of sizes in blacks, browns,
tans, grays, creams. corals and COM
bination shades-tWo- tone effects, at
one cash sale price. $500. These shoes
formerly sold at SIS, $40. s12. Shoes
Will not be cheaper and we advise YOU
To supply your needs at these prices.
Low, medium and high heels, Good
year welt and hand turned soles. Buy
early before sizes are broken. Mapes
& Mapes.--Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-18
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago, Jan. N.--IIogs--Receipts
10000: strong, Zoe above yesterdays
average. Bulk of sales, $1G.20m1ss0;
light, st5.75M 16.55: mixed. S16m1s70:
heavy, slGM 1870; rough, $16m1f15:
Plies. $i2.5oTl5.25.
Receipts, 5000; firm. Ma
tive steers, SS.25m1360; stockers and
feeders $6.90m10.90 cows and heifers.
$5.9o6f1Is5; calves, ss.50@l5.75.
Sheep -- Receipts, 1000: strong.
Wethers, s9.5om13.25; lambs, $l440m
1866.
To be a slave to appetite now is to
line np as one of the kaiSerS allies.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
.DI is. !. TO o A | {;
German Emperor Says Time Has
Not Yet Arrived.
Kaiser Says He Will Step Down When
Interests Of Nation De-
Oh s<e.G mand It. ~ s-.

London, Nov: l.. - IF the moment
comes when the interests OF Germany
demand it, should abdicate without
hesitation. but the moment does not
seem to have come. @5
Emperor William is quoted as having
said this In an address to a number of
members of the German Reichstag, &C.
cording to a dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph from Amsterdam, quoting
advices from Berlin.
The emperor said the people must
not think that he had decided to re-
main on the throne at all costs.
The dispatch adds that 1t is gen.
orally believed in Berlin that II the
emperor abdicates it will be in honor
of Prince William, eldest son OF the
German crown prince. ~
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Findings of Aircraft lnvestiga'
ton Are Laid Before the
President.
MUCH MONEY WASTED
Defective Organization and Serious
Lack Of Competent Direction Are
w Given 40 Main Reasons
for Delay and Waste. TEL

Washington, Nov. The aircraft
investigation report, conducted In the
last five months by Charles E. Hughes
and Attorney General Gregory. was
placed before President Wilson by the
Attorney. General and at once made
public. y s. "a Z .. IS \,
Delays and wastes. Of the produc-
ton program" the report declares,
were due chiefly to the defective or
ganization of the work of aircraft pro-
duction and the serious lack Of COM
petent direction of that work by the
responsible officers Of the signal corps.
Civilian Personnel Exonerated.
No fault is found with the manage
ment Of aircraft affairs since the reor-
ganization of last May, which placed
John d. Ryan In charge. The civilian
personnel Of the aircraft production
board is exonerated of~any wrong do
ing.
Attorney General Gregory. in a let
ter transmitting the report to Presi-
dent Wilson, says he is in "substan-
tial accord" with tho findings by Mr..
Hughes.
The report finds no graft" in the
generally accepted sense. but makes
recommendations for proceedings
against army officers held guilty Of
dealing with corporations In which
they were interested. s 81 Il,
About 81, 00o0oo Wasted.
4 The chief waste from the original
appropriation Of $691 1851 1866, the re-
Fort says, was IN the abandonment of
two types of airplanes one Of them
the Bristol-and q failure to salvage.
aggregating about $24,000.000.
The figures show that last May, Of
that great appropriation, $134,000,00o
actually had been disbursed, and that
up to Oct. / the expenditure had
reached about $140,000,000 for all avia-
ton purposes. This did not include
expenditures of the sales department,
which buys material and resells it to
manufacturers and advances for build
ing plants. Contracts let, however,
committed about 3470,000,000 Of the
fund.
The figures are given in answer to
the general charge that the sum had
all been expended with practically no
results. x
The attorney general concludes in
his letter Of transmittal that mo such
profits have been allowed as to justify
q charge Of bad faith" a &@
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
TAKE SERIES! OF Hills !;
Americans Also Capture Village
of AincreviIIe.
Resistance by the Germans Consists
Principally Of Machine Gun
j ..s Fire. w ,i$a@

Washington. Oct. 81. = Aincreville
has been captured by American troops
operating north Of Verdun and they
have established their line north of
that village, General Pershing reports.
After capturing Aincreville the
Americans advanced north Of the town
and established q new line on the
series of ridges in that region.
The big American guns all were
active, bombarding Cross roads and
railway functions far and wide.
BY the occupation Of Aincreville
the Americans have brought within
their lines q series of hills and natural
positions dominating the country for
miles. Aincreville was taken with but
little opposition, the resistance being
principally from machine guns.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Meeting Friends.

Meeting Friends. 49,.
+ An American soldier in French
hospital raised on his pillow and sur
veyed his neighbor. x 49,.
"Say, what outfit are you out o.
buddy?'' he asked. "Your mug looks
kind Of familiar and I've been trying
to place you"
Company !. -th infantry" said ne
Of the bandaged head.
$50 am 1. Who the deuce are your
IT." said the other, "am the cap
tain
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
HAS TROOP SHIPS ENOUGH
Government Can Transport Army OF
100000 Overseas.

Government Can Transport Army OF
100000 Overseas. i IF
Washington, Oct. 31.-A $60,OO0,OOO
contract, awarded to the Bethlehem
Union shipyards of the Bethlehem
Steel company at Alameda, Cal, has
been cancelled by Chairman e. N. Hur-
ley Of the shipping board. Action was
taken by Chairman Hurley as part Of
the program OF concentrating ship
building in eastern yards. The ship
ping board, it is said. has vessels In
service and nearly complete sufficient
to meet all demands for troop move
ment on the 80, division plan, which
contemplates the placing OF over 4,0OO.-
900 men in France by June OF next
year.