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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-17
HEDNEsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUs-sEfTEnrBER IT, 1919

street and bridge levy Of 25 cents
on the 800 valuation.
The tax ordinance of the city.
adopted Monday. carrying an as
sessment of $2S4, 500, was filed yes
terday with the county clerk. The
state law also provides an emerg-
ency tax for streets and bridges of
% cents in the event of an emery
ency existing requiring added funds
for street and bridges. The com
mission has in mind the fill requir-
ed on Thirteenth avenue and Twen-
ty-ninth street as the emergency.
Could Transfer Money.
Unless other funds are obtained,
the city will find it difficult to care
for increases in the payroll of en-
ployes and for the purchase an aer-
iaI fire truck this year. Mayor
Schriver stated that he believes
that the commission should first
consider the outlook of funds hold
ing out for the entire year before
proceeding further with discussion
of pay increases. The mayor
strongly favors increasing compen-
sation on a basis equal to that of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-17
The Million Dollar Secret Formula

Tooth-root infection is like thief in the night,
often neither seen felt. colony of bacteria
may lodge at the end of tooth root and the owner
of the tooth be none the wiser.
One may suffer poor health generally. RheU-
matism, heart trouble kidney affections, nervous
ness, insanity or stomach trouble may attack him.
and yet the offending tooth never be suspected of
The danger of infected teeth does not stop with
the persons who infected Physicians nova
days say this insidious af1iction thoughtlessly
passed along Parents who would rather die
than harm their children, passing this dental
infection to them by kissing, and lovers are en-
dangering, in similar ways, those they cherish.
Statistics show that rs per cent of all people
past so have pyorrhea.
Is it a wonder then, that PYROS, the million
dollar secret formula for pyorrhea, is now being
used universally that laboratory facilities had
to be multiplied twelve times during the past few
months?
Is it a wonder that the mere confirmation of the
merits of PYROS by dntal authorities created such
a demand that the manufacturer is hard put to
supply it?
Pyorrhea, being deep seated. is difficult and
painful to reach by oral surgery, therefore the
best way to treat it is to this germicidal
chemical penetrant of such unusual force that it
goes right through the gum and tooth-root tissues
and gives battle and vanquishes the germ-Iaden
pus sacks forming thera-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-17
MAY GETFUNDS
BY EMERGENCY
ROAD TAX LEVY
City Officials Considering Supple
mental Ordinance to, Secure
Additional Money.

Providing such action is legal,
an emergency tax levy may be
passed by the municipal commits
sion.
With the plans of the city such
that it can readily be seen the pres
ent budget will be inadequate, Of
fcials are discussing the necessity
of passing a supplemental tax ordi-
nance, assessing the emergency
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-17
SPECIALIZATION IS
PRESIDENTS AIM,
LEWIS DECLARES

Chicago. Sept. 17.-'President
Wilson will soon announce the doc
trine of socializing the coal, oil and
national highways of road and wa
ter that these may be taken con-
troll of by the whole people for
themselves as the peoples proper
ty," former Senator James Hamil-
ton Lewis, Democrat of Illinois, de-
clared here today in addressing the
Chicago Association of Commerce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-17

Moline, but he advocates arrange
ment for additional funds should
be made in order to avoid the
necessity later on of dropping any
body from the payroll as would
follow if the funds did not last un-
der the increased salary plan.
By levying an emergency street
and bridge tax, the commission
could apply money now in the
street department to other funds.
Take the Rock Island Southern
to Mercer Co. Fair, Sept. Is to 20
inclusive Plenty of cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-17

It remained for western chemistry wizard to
accomplish this desired result. Sixteen years Of
his life were devoted to research and expert
mentation before the marvel of PYROS was
compIished. In this preparation is contained
chemical fusions pronounced unmixable by the
worlds greatest scientists.
PYROS is remedial agent that will allay and
remove all unpleasant and baneful pyorrhetic con-
dtions. 1t is powerful antiseptc and penetrant
that works its way right into the base of the
trouble where its germcidal contents clear up the
pyorrhea bacteria that are distributing their pos-
onous venom through the system
The first application will convince you of its
merits and three days use will show marked i'm
proyement in your mouth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-17

called upon by the committees Of
the unions at various times since
they returned to work, in discus
sion of the settlement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-17
ARE TO CONFER
AGAIN ON PHONE
STRIKE ISSUES
General Manager ROttger Comes
Tonight to Ion Out Minor
Questions Involved.

Less important of the issues
which brought about the telephone
strike are expected TO be ironed out
satisfactorily tomorrow.
General Manager c. H. Rottger OF
Springfield is due TO arrive in Rock
Island at midnight and tomorrow,
with Mayor II. NJ Schriver and rep
resentatives Of the operators and
linemen's unions, will confer on
minor questions involved.
Mr.. Rottger was due here today,
the conference being scheduled for
this afternoon, but because of the
fact that he was in attendance at
a telephone rate hearing before the
utilities commission which held
over from yesterday until this
morning, he was not able to be
here in time to meet with the union
representatives and the mayor at
the appointed hour.
Armistice in Force Now.
The telephone employees went
back to work Monday under a
verbal agreement After the issues
remaining to be discussed are set
tied amicably, the contract will be
drawn up and signed and the strike
will be terminated. In reality there
is only an armistice at the present
time. Mayor Schirver has been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-17
PYROS Is a Perfect Mouth
Wash and Tooth Cleanser

PYROS used as a dentifrice prevents pyOr-
rhea and gives one a mouth freshness and
sweetness never experienced before. Though
slightly unpleasant to the taste at first, it
grows on one like olives and those who
have experienced its wholesome beneficiept
effects will use nothing else as a dentifrice
or mouth purifier. PYR0S is positive month
health insurance. Get a bottle today from
your druggist. It's price is S1.25 the bottle.
but its value can only be gauCed by the value
to you OF a pure, sweet, healthy mouth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16

Gwen CONSPICUOUS place on the bill
for the frs, half arc Francis Townsend
Thaddcus Wiher and sydney Reynolds,
trio OF versatile lauchmahcrs, VINO
are presenting tho rapid fire farcical
sEi'. Tho Smart Alcck
The Three Maxim Girls. programmed
lhr m bideAirous luEE lcrs." have an
offering that is distinct departure
vaudeville patrons are familiar. Tho
girls arc good TO look upon and exhibit
some stunning costumes, but it is tho
remarkable skill agility and dcxterity
this ac, enjoys on the big time"
Joan Boudcli, dainty slip of q
GIRL VIII b: seen in eccentric
comedy and singing turn. Miss Boudeli
is comparatively new TO the stage
but is classed as ar established favor
lite in vaudeville. Tier imnersonations
ana songs feature the &C. She gives.
The Intruder" presented by Fred
Candy, IL novel and divortinE variety
sketch. The act is handsomely staged
Then there is tho fan tastically funny
musical feature, Tom Browns Con-
TO music. All Of tho six are skilled
insirumcntalists.
The latter half OF the week will
bring among other enjoyable attrac-
tons the dramatic laughing hit
"PouEhkee psic." written by Charley
Grapewin. remembered hero for his
performances IN The Awakening Of
Mr.. Pip IT is typical Grapcwin
farce, palpitant with inirth from the
opening 10 the curtain, with a clever
cast and adequate scenic and costume
equipment.
y complete variety show in itself on
the same bill is THE Cabaret dc Luxe -
in which eight singers. dancers, COM
edians and specially performers sup
ply an entertainment noteworthy for
the varied forms OF amusement tho
olo affords.
Earl and Sunshine. singing and dane
!nS comedy girlics. have a dainty and
rollickinG fun frolic. Mack and Earl
viii offer AN original whir! OF variety.
and an uproar!ously funny blackfacc
act - promised By Pistol and Cushing
blacEface comedy men. who sing. dance
and exchange a lively line OF pnttcr.
win the new vaudeville bill will
come new motion pictures, iuclud in 2
the latest releases of the Pathc news
service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16

necessary is TO pluns ores hands int,
the oatmeal Jar. then wipe on a cieaa
towel
The cause, Of chilbiains is not tho
external cold, but the poorncss OF the
internal circulation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16
No More Rheumatism
TorturinS Pains and Swollen Joints
Vanish When Rhcumn Is Used.

st last real remedy for rheuma-
tism: And good one it must be
when Tragic Drug Co and good drug
sis:s everywhere sell IL on the noe cure
no-pay basis.
Eheumatics should hail the news
with great rejoicing. for it is surely
a remarkable remedy and has a record
Of almost unbclieva bic cures. Read
what J. r. oliver, of Albany. Ga, says
about it:
Il had sciatic rheumatism for two
years. and tried every medicine offered
for rheumatism. Tried many doctors,
was treated a ono OF the best South
crn sanatoriuIns. and il ! improved
sny.I did not realize it, ! am u con
ductor OIL the Central Of Georgia rail-
road. and had secured pass to Hot
Springs. Ark, to take treatment
About that time saw Rhcuma advGr-
tised and concluded to try IL. ! aban-
doned my trip, took three bottles, and
now feel as we'll as ever. ! would not
take a hundred thousand dollars for
what Rhcuma has done for me.
II you have rheumatism in any form
Iihcuma to-day. a
,largc bottle lis not expensive. and your
money back IL 1t does not give you
quick and joyful rclief-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16
CUlPEPER

tSpecial 10 The Times Dispatch
CULPEPER VA. Feb l5.-Miss
BESSIE Baldwin, of Washington, spcnt
the weekend with Miss Bessie Mackall
Mrs. cameron. Of Orange. was the
ovcr-Sunday guest OF Miss Georgia
Wager, on Main street.
Mrs.IJ. NJ. Garrison, Of Bailston. Va.
returned home Wednesday,. after a visit
10 her daughter. Mrs. J. ". iumphrics
10 be with hcc grandson. Master Jack
lIumphries, who has been quito Ill with
pneumonia.
Captain Randolph Shotwell is spend
ing y few days furlough at his home
on East Street.
Mr. and Mrs. i, Hamilton Ncwhousc
arc the guests Of Colonel and Mrs s.
~ Newhousc VINO also have their
daughter. Mrs. William Yanccy, with
them FOR Il few days.
Miss Sue WigSiniou is spending some
time in town as tho house guest Of the
Misses H. and NJ. Waite, and Of Mrs.
6. NJ Waite.
Sayro Thompson came from Alex
andria to spend the Weekend at his
home here.
Mrs. Max SamJclson entertained the
Poverty club on Thursday evening.
Tie Bridge Club Was entertained on
Friday afternoon by Mrs. Victor Mar
shall.
Mrs Mamie s Grookc. OF Richmond.
IS The guest o: Mrs. >. :. Bradford
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16
COARSE GRAIN RESEMBLING
RICE FOOD OF ISLANDERS
Cooking ON Lofty Plateau of Andes
Proves Somewhat OF
Struggle.

The AGmara Indians. !nhabiting the
shores OF Lake Tiiicaca and the lofty
plateau OF the Andes. find the strug-
gle for existence hard at an altitude
level. Their principal articles of food
arc Quinoa, a coarse grain resembling
rice. and potatoes, OF which tuher
their country is the origin home. The
difficulty OF boiling food at, so great
an altitude nccessitatcs the previous
maceration OF all articles intended to
he so cooked The potato is there
fore. prepared for storing and use
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16
I'ca, Tor au Athlete.

A voting soldier. dining ut :, london
coffee house. ordered plum pudding.
When II was served he sat for some
time looking at i, with an amused
expression. Then he unbucklcd his
belt and Unputt"ncd his tunic. The
Mattress. who had boon watching him
"uriousiN. now became alarmed. Won
d"rinc what his Intentions were. aud
sh" FASTENED to fetch the proprietor.
on his arrival. what are vow IN to-
up to- echoed tho young soldier
IF YOU would like 70 know. I'm going
to try to jump from one plum 10 an.
other in that plndinr,'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16
TRY THIS FOR
LIVER And BOWELS
Brow i; ut home yourself, save
money and feel better
right away.

IL you want splendid. economical
remedy for constipation. sick headache.
dizzincss and torpid liver, set small
package Of DR.. Carriers X. and &. Tea
to-day and drink "a cup Of your own
brewing whenever you need 1t.
This old reliable vegetable remedy
has stood the test OF time and Is now
moro popular than ever.
Keep package in the house All the
time and brew a cupfui whom you feel
out OF sort. fevcriSh bilious. II AL
ways Tablespoonful y-and being mild
and gentle, is Just as good for children
as for ErownupS.-tdv DIV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16
Novelties mt the Lyric.

Novelties mt the Lyric.
It is Il great laughing bill promised
for the opening of the week at the
Lyric, with another good novelty and
comedy show to follow that viii sus-
tain the pace OF gayety set for tho
new week All of tho features arc
new totRichmond. Most IF these acts
arc from the Keith chain IN New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16

hy exposing IT 10 the frost then 1t
ia nla ced in water and stamped into a
paste, all tho soluble matter ls washed
out and tho Siarchy and farinaccous
substance remains THIS Is called huuo.
aud il Is made into nutritious though
msipid SOUP. The AEinaras use clay
as An article Of food, mixing il, with
QMinOa. The clay thcV use is Of a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16
through tho nose. will mako you APP
probably warmer.

A very little borax added to the
water used for washing the hands is
excellent. as also Is oatmeal rubbed on
tho hands after drying. All that Is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16

/ whitish color and rather gritty. Care
ful analysis shows that It contains no
organic matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16
Some Li0e Hints
for the Household
Cold Water aas,s Little
Vinegar Freshen Up
Old Carpet.

TO freshcn a carpet. rub over with
2 cloth wrunE out in Il pail Of cold
water 10 which has been added Il
OF vinegar.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16

= cloth wrunE out in rail Of cold
water 10 which has been added Il
Tablespoonful OF vinegar.
when grease spots appear on the
wallpaper. lay coarse brown paper
over them and pass hot iron over
Il. Fresh pa per may be nccdcd several
times II the spot is large.
Afrtcr washing flannel or WOODEN
goods. dry them as quickly as pos
Siblc. preferably in fairly strong
wind. This will go a long way to-
ward preventing them from shrinking
TO clean tn e,cavcs of house plarts.
apply equal parts OF milk aud luke
warm water gently with sponge
This should he done at lcaS; once a
week TO keep the plants In good condi-
fion.
Tia, hes. meat 20 cat in cold weather
Is u,-itton. owing to its hi6h hcatins
value
Deep breathing IN cold weather.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-03
LEFTY ANDERSON
EAGER TO PLAY
:Macklnan Returns to This
Country After Foreign
Service OH Destroyer
WHITLEY" WITT BACK

one by one the major league baseball
players are returning to this country
aiter doing their bit in the world $
classic over there" Yesterday "Cap''
houston. bali owner of the New York
Yankees. arrived in New York. while
announcement also was made that
LEFTY Anderson. of the Athletics. had
returned earlier in the week.
Anderson Is anxious TO get into a base
han uniform once more. AS soon as he
can get furlough he will come to town
10 talk over matters with Connie Mack
lie has taken on considerable weight
since entering the service and FULLY be-
lieNes that he can win regular beltl,
on the Mackman twirling staff
The young southpaw. who was on a
destroyer which patroled tile U-boat
zone, is the second Athletic player to
return from overseas Lawton Witt
also navy man, arrived in Boston last
week. Pitchers Win Noyes. Elmer Myers
Jack Naylor and O'Kecfc Third Base.
man Ray Bates. Catchers Pat Haley and
Murphy and outfielder Bailey. however
are Still on the other side.
Connie Mack stated last evening that
he hasn't sent out Il contract as yet
and wouldn't do so until after the joint
meeting of the two leagues in New York
January l6. The Athletics have strong
roster of players to choose from. pro-
Nided they all receive their discha rye
from the service. Practice will he helu
al Shibe Park.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-03
CRAVATHT TOPLAY
WITH THE PILLS
Slugging Outfelder Has
Not Been Sold. Declares
President Baker
COOMBS TO MAKE DEALS

"Gavvy' Cravath. tho slugeing out
fielder of the Philles. has not been sold
to Minneapolis and will he with the team
the coming season, according TO an an
nouncement by President Baker here
yesterday. 1t was reported the hard
hitting outer gardener would be returned
to the minors and that the Phillies
would secure a player or two In pay
ment for him. This. however. President
Baker declared. was entirely unfounded
He had a letter from Cravath n short
time ago. which he answered. informing
the veteran his contract would be for
warded in due time.
Several deals are contemplated by the
Fhillies before the coming season opens,
but nothing Will be done toward making
up the team until Jack Coombs. the new
manager, reports. Coombs will not come
North until about January 20. He is at
his home in Palestine. Tex. and In
tended to come here early this month.
hut Mrs. Coombs has been i'll with a
serious attack of influenza. and Jack
will remain in Texas until after the
meeting of the two leagues in New York
! on January IS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-03
BIG INCREASE IN
WARSHIPS' COST
Those Built i'm Government
Yards 43 Per Cent
Over Estimate
NO EARLY REDUCTION

Washington, Jan. 3.--Uar conditions
nave brought about AN enormous in
crease in the cost of building warships
Rear Admiral Taylor. chief Of the Bu-
rcnn of Construction and Repair, told
the House Naval Committee. in dis
cussing the 1899 naval appropriation
Dill lie estimated that the hulls and
machinery of the ten battleshps and six
battle cruisers authorized in 1915 would
cost nearly st50.000O 900 more than csti-
mated - an increase Of almost 80 per
cent.
Admiral Taylor said he did not ,hinl,
IL was likely that the end Of hostilitles
would result in any speedy reduction in
costs.
The battleship Mississippi a new
ship delivered last yearl was built on
contract for s7,1l5,OOO." the admiral
said but the company which built II
lost Il large sam OF money, and when
bids on the battleships California ano
Tennessee were asked for. no contractor
submitted a bid under the estimated cost
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-03

of $500, eco. The Government then de-
cided to build them IN its own navy
Yards and the cost will amount to prop
ably sil,25O.000 each, an increase OF Aj
per cent over the estimated cost. Inc
same increase will apply prpbahlE 10
capital ships authorized in the 1916
three-year program
Admiral Taylor said the cost OF con
structing merchant ships has increased
from s75 to 5000 u ton, while the cost ot
battleships has increased less than 80
per cent
ar there has been an increase Of
$50. 600 600 over the estimated cost Of
the 1916 three. year program. what viii
the increase he iu the three-ycar pro-
gram lust recommended by Secretary
Daniels" asked Representative Butlcr.
OF PENNSYLVANIA. The cost Is estimated
at $500. 900. 900. but the estimates for the
individual ships are not much larg'r
than for those made in the 1916 pro-
gram Surely they cannot be made any
cheaper than those being constructed
now"
Admiral Taylor replied that there may
be large reductions In tho cost OF con-
struCtlon before the program is started.
The 1916 program will not be completed
Until 1873. he said and the new pro-
gram cannot he put into full swing
before the present one is out of the
way.
Secretary Daniels, who preceded Ad-
miral Taylor before the committee,
said electrically driven machinery Will
give future American battleships and
battle cruisers "a superiority over the
big lighting craft of the other navies
of the world. Mr.. Daniels described
at length the results obtained in trials
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-03
new PILOT FOR HERMAN
Muggsy Taylor 10 Manage Ban.
u tamweight Champion

Pete Herman. l.. S. ~, bantamweight
champion of the world. has decided to
locate in this city Transportation was
wired his wife yesterday to New Orleans
10 come to Philadelphia and make it her
home.
Herman "Muggsy" Taylor is to be Her
mans new manager. He proposes to
send the champion over a route which
will make every bantamweight in the
East toe the mark.
DOC" Clutch, personal friend of
Herman. will assist Taylor. II was due
to Clutch that Taylor and Herman came
to terms. Herman and his former man
ager. Red Walsh. were at odds for some
time. Under Taylor's management, the
champion should see plenty Of action.
Taylor also will handle Johnny Till
man. Jimmy Mc'aoe apd Patsy Wallace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-03
SPEEDBOYS TOO SPEEDY
West Phila. Tankmen Defeat
Central High. 1910

Taking first place in all save one
event. the West Philadelphia High School
swimmers Yesterday opened their season
with an easy victory over Central's nata-
tors, the final score being 43 to 10. The
meet was held in the West Branch y.
NJ &. A. pool.
The work of Captain Hoist featured
for the winners. He performed In three
events. winning two and aiding in the
other triumph He swan the century in
1:02 and for half that distance was
timed twenty-five seconds His third
trial was in the relay. which was the
most exciting race of all.
Rudgal was Central's lone winner,
capturing the fancy diving contest.
I. w. Anthony, who coaches the west
ern squad started the men,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-03

MR. PHILADELPHIA oBRIEN, former pugl
A'1
the manly of Mr.
business
MIR of
Bradley hvver whoopng
MIR
AI tight its
Mo BATHING in Atlantic City outdoors this weather
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-03
Soccer NelCS and Notes

SpaldinG and Mclaughlin played a stone
wal defense in the game WITH the Merchant
~ team,
Referee. Allen was kept busy listening TO
BurHett'S pleas. What was wront. Bur
nic': Game too fast for you?
Wolfend"n shores both teams now lead
'ardirgton are playing some of the best
soccer seen here in a long while.
For the first time this season Bethlehem
bowed to defeat at the hands OF the st
goal.
Manager Bow". with his black cigar. was
one Of the happiest men on the Fair
hill grounds. lie says walt til next lime.
We VIII beat them. And from tho class OF
bail New York ship PLAYED. they may"
II must b" remombered Merchant 49,
team was not complete. snveralN Of their
stars PLAYERS being on the injured list
"Laddie' MCtab" is still limping around
from his bump last Sunday at Hartman.
Coach BaiubrldEc's protcge at German
town BOYS tuh lowered the honors OF HI a
North End soccer team. VINO hold tho chain.
piunship title in tho Blue Mouu.ain in I,nagta
downing them TO the large score Uf l3 sua !
to =
W" all ,resrcued 70 see Polite set hurt.
and 1t had tendency to weaken tile Jersey
team after h" was forced TO retire