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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

Estate o. EIeaHOTe MOhr, deceased
The undersigned having been ap.
pointed eXecutrIX OF the last VIII ana
testament OF Eleanore Mohr, late OF
the county OF Rock Island, state Of
Illinois, deceased. hereby gives no
tlce that she VIII appear before the
probate court of Rock Island .Oun-
city OF Rock Island, a the EeuuaTy
tenn, on the nrst Monday il Fttru-
AIRY, next, at which time all peTs ans
having claims against said state
are notified and requested to ate nd
tor the purpose OF having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted 70
SAID estate are requested TO make
immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated Goth day of November A. D.
1918. GERTRUDE WILLIS,
EN &c " rIY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

Estate OF Eliza NJ. Sharp, deceased.
me Undersigned having been APP
pointed eXecuIrlX of the last VIII nd
testament of Eliza NJ Sharp. late Of
the county of Rock Island. state of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
mat she VIII appear before the pro-
hate court Of Rock Island county. at
the probate court room. in the city
OIL ROCK Island, at the March, 1918.
term, on the first Monday in March,
next, a which time all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for
the purpose OF having the same ad-
Justed. All persons indebted 10 said
estate are requested to make imme-
diate payment to the undersigned.
dated 2ath day or December. A. d.
1918. LOUISE NJ. KOCH,
ExccutrfN.
Connolly & walker, attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
LEGAL.


Estate OF Michael MulIahy, de-
ceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed eXeCutTlx Of the last VIII and
testament OF Michael MuIlahy. late
Of the county OF Rock Island, state
of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives
notice that she Will appear before
the probate court of Rock Island
county, at the probate court room, IN
the c4ty OF Rock Island, a the feo-
ru4ry term, On the nrst Monday IN
February, next, at which time all
persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested 70
attend tor the purpose OF having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted
10 said estate are requested 10 IuaFl c
hmm elIate payment to the under
signed.
Dated Iith day OF December. A. d.
1919. GEkTRCDE MULLAEY,
EXecuLrIx.
Wilson &. Allen, attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, Jan. Cash corn. No.
2 yellow, nominal; No. 3 yellow
nominal; No 4 yellow 1.46@1.461a /;
No. 5 yellow 1.43@1.44112; No. 6 yell
low 1.41.
Oats, No. white 71h@72A /;
standard 72A @72%.
Rye, No. 2, 1929.
Barley, 98@106.
Timothy, S.00@11.00.
Glover, nominal
Pork, nominal.
Lard, $3.50.
Ribs, nominal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
Lieutenant Buckley Home.

Lieutenant Harry Buckley, for
mSrIy of this city. has ueen here
eSne past week visiting friends.
Lieutenant Buckley enlisted at the
opening of the war and at the sign
ing of the armistice had just fin
ished his training at Camp Han
cock. Georgia, and received his
commission. For a good part OF
the time after enlistment until en-
tering the training camp he was in
a headquarters Office ana his eftic-
iency in this line of work kept him
from getting across and taking a
part in the big fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
Chicago Provisions.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-Butter higher;
creamery 58@671ac.
Eggs, easier; first 6214 @631Ac;
ordinary firsts, 59660c; at mark,
cases included. 60062c.
Potatoes higher; receipts, 10
cars; Wisconsin, Michigan and Min
nesota, bulk s1.75@1.85; ditto,
sacks. $1S001S5
Poultry, alive. lower; fowls, Esq
29c; springs, 24c; turkeys, SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

ADMINISTRATOR Notice.
Estate of Elizabeth Beswick, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator Fl,h the VIII
annexed OF the estate of Elizabeth
EesWICk, late Of the county OF Rock
Island, state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that sue VIII APP
pear before the lion Benz 4min Bell,
Judge of the probate court OF Rock
Island county, at the probate court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at
the March term, on the IirsI Monday
in March, next, at which time all
persons having claims against sad
estate are notified ami requested 70
attend for the purpose OF having the
same adjusted. All persons inuebted
to said estate are requested 10 make
Immediate pa ment TO the under
signed.
Dated 2Sth day Of December. A. d.
1918. ELLEN b COLLINS,
Administrators with the viii an
neXed.
STAFFORD, Schoede & Stafford. at
torneyS-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
Farms Change Owners.

Frank Downey has purchased
the Simon MARBLE farm of rs acres
This farm is located two miles east
of Aledo.
Clair c. Willis has bought the
Braucht farm of so acres. located
three miles west of Aledo and will
move to it March l. w. A. Melendy,
who has farmed the Braucht place
the past year has bought a tract
of land from W. A. Marsh and will
add improvements to it and locate
ere for the coming wear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
WANTED SALESGIEN.
STOCK

STOCK
SAI4k.SA k,N
Financial house has opening for five
$1,000 per month stock statesmen to
follow up live leads which cost Us
from so to SIS apiece in small
towns; strong selling issue; have
active endorsement Of many prom
inent men; . to 30 leads when
salesman Starts-more continually;
excellent references required. At-
dress Sales Manager, 1852 Chicago
avenue, Chicago, III.
SPECIALITY salesman; main or side
line; temperance drinks: something
new: easy seller; liberal commits
sion; $50 weekly dra wing account
Red Cross Mfg. Co, 502 Title Guar
anty building, St. Louis, Io.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
For SALE-FARM LANDS.

MINNESOTA Volstead lands; no res
fdence required, government gives
title Immediately, money making
proposition Tor w4de-aWake agent
Write US. Box 9Il, Ialef River
Fails, MINI.
LANDOLOGY, a magazine giving the
facts in regard To the land sItua-
ton three months subscription
free. II for d home or as an in
Vestment you are thinking OF buy
ing good farm lands, s4mply write
me letter and say. Mail me
Ldndology and ALI particulars
Tree" Address Editor, LaudoIOgy,
SkidmOre Land Co, l40 Skidmore
building, MarInette. Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
Personal Mention.

Miss Mary BARROW returned to
Burlington Wednesday evening
after spending several months in
the city nursing.
Mrs. John Ruse went to Buda
Thursday morning, called by sick
ness in the family of her sister,
Mrs A H. Canham-
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Townsley
and children returned to Rock Is
land Wednesday evening after a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

or TITLE prepared or
continued to date covering any
real estate in the county. Prompt
and accurate service at reasonable
rates. Rock Island Title & Alb
stract company; w. J. Sweeney,
secretary; 206-212 Central Trust q
Savings Bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
BICYCLES. MOTORCYCLES.

TIRES Call max esq. accessories for
bicycles, motorcycles. autos; $40
bicycles, complete, $3.50 tall col
ors): five stores, 1l5 East Third
street, 302-4-6-8 East Second street
Davenport Iowa. Fred Barr Sup
ply House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
EOR SAIE-ACRES-

~ ACRES; all good buildings: on
-. d Al. interuFbaH; Pine Greek
station; good chicken farm; cheap
If taken at once. Inquire at 1901
Fourth ay venue, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
Horses and Mules.

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Jan. A.
Horses and mules unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR.

sUPERFLUoTs hair. moies s.-~ warts
on face and arms, permanently re-
moved with electric needle. Ad-
dress Miss A NJ. kittredge, l Ar
Eyle flats. Brady street, Dayen-
port Phone Dav. 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

ROCK ISLAND COUNCIL NO 20. r.
* .. AL-Iae stated assemblies Or
ROCK Island Council y w.. 80. -. g. $
Ii, viii Us AeIu Oh me Ll4sG W -l-
IAacAer, l IA. v. K a4Idebrauat.
recorder Installation uL OluCuaa
anu ccIemUAis-I ~ zunealays Jaa-
ASs - a.sV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
Chicago Markets

ROADS PAID 1858. ,759.
Washington, Jan. Railroads
under federal control received ad-
Hances totaIling $3.50. 034.759 from
the railroad administration during
the first of government operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
NANTED-TO RENT

HOUSE; to IL rooms; FOR roaming
purposes, Call phones II. l. 246I
or Moline Gil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
WANTED-AGENTS.


AGENTS breaking all records taking
orders for our popular History of
the Great War; wonderful photo
graphic illustrations: big commits
slons; prospectus and outfit free.
n. d. Thompson & Co, st. Louis,
No
NEGRO in War; new book, complete;
tne only war book fair to coIored
people; millions will be sold, big
Jenkins Publishing Co, Washing
ton, d. c.
YOU can make easily SIS to s25 a
day taking orders for the only au-
thentic History of the World
War" with Introduction by Gen
eral March, highest officer in Unit
ed States army: official iUustra-
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live-wire statesmen, returned sol
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free Universal House, Philadel-
phia-
HISTORY World War: introduction
by General March: don't miss our
biggest terms; supersedes all oth
ers; absolutely authentic; biggest
pictorial book; free outfit. HistOr-
zeal Book Co. Chicago.
AGENTS. statesmen, sldiers and sail
ors, take notice; get the big mon
ey, selling the highly illustrated
authentic, f1ashy war book; work
ing outfits furnished. A. A. jan
nings & Co, $40 Central National
Bank building, St Louis. Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

ROCK ISLAND CHAPTER NO. PCS.
Oruer Eastern star - lies 44Al
meetings second ~ G4uusGAy "t
each month, EIziLlLE stars wal
come. Althh MARSHALL. NJ. Ai-f
kLATy Il. hre4s, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
LOST AND FOUND.
Observation-Disclosures.


SEARLE d MARSHALL-AtI
at-law. Once 3U2-50G Safety bu4Id-
ing, Rock Island.
WALKER & SWEENEY-Attorr eys
and counselors at law. Money to
loan On real estate. Rooms 209-
2l2 Central Trust building.
THOMPSON & EAGLE = Lawyers;
general law, chancery and probate
practice. Offices in court house.
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
FOR RENT-APARTMENTS.
FOR lighthouses.

HALF of duplex house; five rooms;
partly modern. Inquire al go
Twelfth street.
HOUSE; five rooms. all modern: in
quire 22OU Sixth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

THE stated co4rl.l ol l-rck tsllut
comma ud,rg No 10, rlEl.ssi4La IT,
MAR vii be held Tie second Mul-
day OF each month. l.. r. Auai--1
comma lueI; =. H. AIlhtyt fscut --
or. Rock Island CONNIE udery 40.
Is. X. A.. Practice url44ss uIst, tAtl-
AID ALLn -4lJuG-y -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

LADY, well educated AMI refined, de-
sIreS clerical position at once;
writes neat. leSible hand; can fur
nish references. Address d. D."
care Argus.
WORK by the day: phone r. 1. 4S24.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

At noon each day CAN r. 7
IA6, I4e or AT. Classified De
partment Tor additional infor-
nation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

OCK ISLAND LODGE NO. 65a. -
=, r. a. -. M.-athLcd Myrt-
"a ings uTst trluay " ta4 %
4 ~ month. a. n A1p-Gtfts b..
Nv ~; Il. 3. BOAIu44-, s0et1-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
MOVING.


ARE you looking for q house?-We
can often tell you where you can
hnd one for rent Phone X. L. $50.
Household goods moved, stored,
packed and shipped. Pianos moved
ana hoisted. Rock Island Transfer
o. Storage COMPANY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING.

CALL Maring Bros. for painting and
paper cleaning, work guaranteed,
references furn!sneG Ii. l. 3kb5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

THE STATED Con VOCATION or
tloeE Ls-.aua CAa pier 80
x L Ia is, X. n. N. y IA DO ---l
u sStS ~ on the FIRST 1uCaa-y o.
81 49, 10 each month at t.-u B. ss4-
kAN.14g L. y. swanson, III IL. 4.s
H l.. II. Ash. Arcl eIary-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
RATES

Six cents per line f1rst fnser-
t1on Three cents per line sacn
additional Insertion No al lass
than Is cent9-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

FOL- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
----~-~-~~~---0~--~-~
GARAGE; 1909 Second avenue.
ELECTRIC vacuum cleaners. $I.25
per dag delivered CAN r l. 44uj.
HOUSEHOLD ana piano storage:
BoWlbys' Music House. 1900 block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

LIBERTY BONDS-YVe buy Liberty
bonds Tor cash from persons fore
ed To sell, at prices based on n. y.
Stock Exchange quotations Room
545 Security building. Davenport.
open daily 8 to IL, / to ., and ev
enings 8 to 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

ALL kinds of furniture ard stoves,
highest prices paid. kcrIer Rug
Co. 21I6 Fourth avenue. K. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
WAATED-TO BUY.


cash prices paid for second
hand furniture, rugs, stoves, eJc.
Call R l. 247
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

AMOo GROTTO 40 81. NJ. o. v. p.
!: !" :: =: !: !: !.
Z. E.-Statcd meet
III z inGs held Oh tho uEst
! b$sgT7ssA y Wednesday OF Ga- Is
4 f5sSxevSs r month. Visiting pro
4 o. nGFA E pheta welcome. ot.H
N1esy53s .s3s.,sas:,SsE PrIesuer. IN ga ii a r l-
@ Frank l. falttrne..
secretary. ILe secretary hea .+
new supply u leLAsa-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
STOCKS AND BONDS.

BUY Liberty Bonds-$j0 to $4,000,
cash. Buy your bonds from US.
Sell your bonds to us. henderson
q Co. Bankers, llS n. LaSaIle 81,
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04

LAecutOr's NOtfcC,
Estate of Caroline Webb, deceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor of the last Will and
the county of Rock Island, state of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no
tice that he will appear before the
probate court of Rock Island coun-
ty, at the probate court room, in the
city of Rock Island, at the March
term, on the first Monday in March,
next. al which time all persons hav-
ing chains against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same ad-
justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme-
date payment to the undersigned
Dated this 2Sth day of DE- ember.
A. d. 1918.
ARTHUR A BURT,
Executor.
Albert Huber, attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
FOR RENT-ROOMS

ROOMS; front; modern; furnished;
Long View car. Phone r. l. SS62LA
ROOM: one; for sleeping or house
keeping Phone r. l. 44g0. COL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-04
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEOUS

GUINEA pigs; phone r. l. s6O5-X.
INCUBATOR. galvanized coop. chick
en- fencing, windows; go Forty
second street
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-05-30
ocALA WANTS THE STATE CAP
lTAL


Ocala wants the state capital, and
will make an effort to obtain it. The
Marion county board of trade, at a
large and enthusiastic meeting last
Thursday night, directed that thanks
be extended Representative Phillips,
of Columbia county, for introducing
the resolutions to submit TO the peo-
pie of the state an amendment to the
constitution providing for the remov-
al of the seat of the state government
from Tallahassee to Ocala. The trade
board directed, also, that thanks be
extended to all those who have favor
ed or worked for the removal of the
capital to this city. 1t was pointed
out in the meeting that Ocala, being
the NEST centrally located city in
is the proper place for the
state government The location of
the capial here would mean an i'm
mense saving of money to those who
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-05-30

of community responsibility. In adj
dtion to Individual farm exhibits,
there should be community exhibits
There is no good reason why the
next county fair should not have from
ten to a dozen community exhibits.
To get these community exhibits
there must be cooperation of individ-
uals in each community. The farm.
ers and stockmen should get togeth-
er four or five months in adavnce of
the fair and decide on what they will
exhibit Then again some one must
be responsible for getting the exhib-
its ready to send to the fair, and
see that it is arranged properly after
il arrives.
What better advertising can any
community get than can be gotten as
a result of a good exhibit?
New settlers are looking for .Ioca-
tons in just such communities These
community exhibits will attract a
larger number of the. right kind of
settlers than carload of literature.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-05-30
BIG PRICES FOR FLORIDA FRUITS
AND VEGETABLES

The most remarkable prices are be
ing obtained for Florida fruits and
vegetables.
A car of celery shipped from Pal
metto sold for $4,000. A shipment of
okra from Plant City sold for $350,
1915 and $500 per crate.
In the Boston market Florida egg
plants are selling for $3.50, to $3.50,
and Florida peppers for $3.50 to $3.50
per crate.
Fancy wax beans are bringing $3.50
to $3.50 per crate.
Tomatoes are selling readily for
$500 to $3.50 per crate.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-05-30
Florida squash, $500 to $3.50.

Florida squash. $500 to $3.50.
Florida Valenciennes are selling for
as much as $575 per box, and grape
fruit as high as $500 per box.
Sweet potatoes are bringing az
high as $3.50 per cwt.
Mr.. Walter Ray has but recently re-
turned from Bowling Green. where he
saw three carloads of watermelons
bring f. O b. $500.
Here are just two little items from
the Packer:
The few Florida oranges coming
we're selling for excellent money. The
range was from $3.50 to $3.50 per box.
Florida grapefruit brought $3.50 to
$3.50 for most desirable offerings.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-05-30

have to travel back and forth to the
capital, and therefore an immense
saving TO the entire people The
board of trade is determined to do all
in its power to have the capital To-
Gated in this city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-05-30
NOTICE

Please pay your personal taxes e
once-and save extra cost. An m
paid personal taxes vim be turned
over to deputy collector June is, a.
required by law.
w. W. STRIPPING.
5-23-3t Tax Collector Marion Co.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-05-30

If anyone has stolen your automo-
bile, horse, cow, sheep, let the Ban
ner ad help you to regain the posses
sion of them.-fAd).
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-05-30

Very pretty line mems silk pattern.
ed shirts at Fishel's.--5-z3-2t.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-05-30

Men-Buy it by the box. pairs
"Everwear Hosiery" Latest shades,
Isle and silk. Guaranteed. Fishers.
E.2s-zt.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-05-30

How delightfully."- it cools the parched palate!
Luscious as the due drenched orange, the
sweet, yet tang-like flavor of Orange-C Crush
is infinitely more zesful, more satisfying.
Orange Crush contains the full natural
flavor of the orange, plus a carbonated
piquancy-delighfuly and skillfully blended
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-14
Artificial Holidays.

Yesterday in this town was the kind
of holiday that wasn't real one.
II was a day off for those who were
allowed to take advantage of the
technically. 1t was work day for
persons who were content to cele-
brate CHRISTOPHER on Sunday and
who thanked the stars that they had
work to do on Monday.
Such holiday as yesterday doesn't
seem real. Also, 1t hurts business.
Office buildings had to keep their lights
and power on for fraction Of their
tenants. Restaurants kept open, but
fed only half their usual number of
luncheon customers. Banks were
closed stores open. Commuters
worked, but their best trains were
laid of.
There really is no reason why ami
versaries like the birthdays of WASH
INGToN and LINCOLN and Columbus
Day. which are celebrated without
particular demonstration, should not
he finished with on their particular
dates, whether the dates fall on Sun
day or not.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-14

only the prosperity but the bread and
butter Of the nation.
IL the American farmers went on
strike for forty-two hours Of work q
week, when the needs Of the country
clamored for all the work necessary
to do the job, they could produce
what food they needed for themselves,
with sufficient cotton and wool to
cover their own backs. They could
produce enough more to run up fabu-
lous prices for the few who could pay
them. Out Of these they could gain
enough to provide their implements,
their fuel and their other necessaries.
They themselves beyond question could
thrive and fatten.
But II the American farmers wanted
to work as little as the coal miners,
with their demands Of thirty hours
week, want to work; If the American
farmers put such a labor schedule
into effect-and they could; IL the
American farmers stuck 1t out on that
system, the trades unions which are
now agitating and striking for ab
normal wages and subnormal working
hours would simply starve to death.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-14
Government Railroad Operations
IlnaI Breakdown.

b If the railroads which serve the
New York metropolitan district were
under private management to-day
their operating officials would not be
sitting back and twiddling their fin
gers while the food supply Of the
community is cut off by strikers.
The operating officials would not be
waiting for word from Washington
TO find out what to do.
They would not placidly watch huge
consignments of perishable freight go
to waste in cars and on piers. '
They would be doing something to
move the freight entrusted to their
railroads for transportation, and to
deliver at the agreed destinations the
passengers the roads had contracted
to carry.
The operating officials might grant
the demands of the strikers.
They might compromise with the
.disaffected employees.
a. They might refuse to deal with men
who quit work and try to fill their
places.
Whatever they did it would not be
what Government operation has forced
them to do; they would not volunta-
rily lie down on the job and leave their
customers and the public without a
single defender in the midst of an
industrial quarrel complicated by OBJ
scure revolutionary movements.