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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

Thomas A. Bledsoe, prominent
member of the kanawha county
bar and former nominee of the
State Democracy for the office of
Attorney General, died at his home
in Charleston last Friday, aged 81
years. He was a lawyer of admitted
ability and high promise and his
death is grevious blow TO his
family and friends.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

DR.. John D. McCorkle. registered
Eye Sight Specialist, of Hinton, w.
Va. a, the Greenbrier Hotel, Ron
ceye:le. First Monday of each
meath from nine to five o'clock.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

"Milson or the Kaiser" today
matinee and night. Sec in motion
pictire the contrast between Will
son and the German war-lord.
North the moneN-25c and Csc. \
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

NOTICE.LThere will be meet
ing Of the stockholders of the Mead
ow Bluff Mutual Telephone Com
pany held at Meadow Bluff at 2 o.
clock p. m, on Saturday, Sept.
27fh, 1919. Every stakeholder is
requested Ito attend this meeting.
&. W. JUDY, Secretary. 1921
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

wv house and lot on Randolph
,,r,t;, Lewisburg, for rent reason
shly. Apply to Mrs. c. b. Ratlif,
I,irrauo. w. Va. 29-4t
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

Eos SALE.-Six Shropshire buck
lambs. Would like to buy year
linz Shropshire buck. S. c. Corr-
WAX. Frankford, w. Va. 29-2t
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

If YOU fail to see Wilson or the
r,i,"r" at the Princess this after
moon or tonight you'll kick your
SsE tomorrow. Csc and 3jc.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

pa.@liontas county will hold its
,,;r and horse show at Marlinton
a. Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
Hrtob"r 9Th. 10th and 18th.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

r,rred Plymouth Rocks for sale.
,nnk TO Mas. GEO. w. JEFFRIEs,
;M,wni,burs. W. Va. 1921
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12
f5,en.brier anaepfndeut
FRIDAY, SEPT. II, 1919.

w,<rrD-Fresh cows and spring
,rs to ,hip to Pa. r. c. BENNER, at
, II, : Boarding House, LewiSburg.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12
The Dunsmore Business College
Incorporated.
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.

Will begin its 48h session Sept 3, 1919.
The DONSMORE Of the oldest schools of the
United States and the oldest in Virginia West Virginia.
For catalogue, testimonials, and other information write
Sw J C. DUNSMORE, President
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

rrr SAlE.-Twenty head of nice
,carl,n. cattle. J. S. ARMENTRoUT,
iIo,y,a Farm.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-12

FROM the oath TO the 9th inclu-
sive are the days set for the Allie
sha1y county Fair at Covinrton.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30

ern view that acquired traits are not
transmitted is enough in itself to mega
tive such notion. But the principles
of the transmission of hereditary traits,
as we understand them to-day, explains
much that has happened in human his
tory-"pure transmissions, combinations,
segregations, all obedeht to the law of
averages" 1t would seem, he says, that
nearly all the misery brought into the
world by Caligula and Nero came about
because defective royal strain was
allowed to perpetuate it's kind If royalty
and it's elimination, Csesarism, are to be
feared, chow very important it must be
to guard against the formation of such
breeds before their existence has made
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30

their control impossible" Tyrants work
insidiously. The growth of their power
is gradual and their own subjects seldom
notice the conditions imposed. Exploita-
ton Of the masses is easy, for man is
naturally an exploitable animal "The
fashion Of obedience becomes established,
SO that, more and more, all individualism
is discouraged, and command from
superior in rank is the touchspring of
action"
And in conclusion he observes:
"Thc latest Caesar has seemingly been
eliminated, but Casarism will rise again
as long as the laws of heredity continue
to act. Power will seek to mate with
power and the majority of mankind will
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
Looking up the e*zal1s Family
Young Also Taking a the for GoodMe

Caligula, Agrippina his aunt, and Julia, his
grandmother, who is characterized as ex-
hibiting moral paralysis All accounts
agree as to the shamelessness of Julia's
life. Indeed she is one of the most notori
Gus women mentioned in Roman history.
The insanity that ran in the family, the en-
ilepsy (inherited perhaps in the combined
strains from julius Casar), the concentra-
tion of the family degeneracy, in the ped-
gree, in the persons of the above three
Caligula, Agrippna the Younger and Nero
combine to make a very strong case for
causation through defective germ plasm."
The old idea that degeneration in
families is due to the environment in
which they have lived has got to be given
up, Professor Woods is sure. The mod
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30

remain as All cxploitable mass. No laws
of man can change the laws Of nature.
The best the man can do is so to direct
these laws of nature that the dangerous
breeds shall be kept at minimum"
Turning from the realm of genctics
to the more abstruse fields of occultism,
one finds in the magazine "Azoth" an
interesting study of the Kaiser's horo-
scope. To quote the writer:
"If we examine a horoscope Of this Mad
Mullah of Hohenzollern, we find that he
has the sign of Cancer rising; thus we have
right here a key to his whole life of earthly
conduct. I have never known a person
with Cancer rising-and I have had years
of personal experience with several of
thcm-who was not overly ambitious, sus-
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30

picious, unstable, visionary and cratic.
These characters are invariably possessed
of great imagination and are forever con-
cocting beyond their powers to execute. A
rosy feu Toilet, or will-o'-the wisp, dances
before them allurngly, but is veritable
'irrlicht,' not shedding sufficient light to
reveal the pitfalls in the path.
"Cancer is the sign Of egotism and OBJ
stinacy. In former ages it was repre-
sented in the Zodiac by an ASS which
would seem fitting symbol of the innate
obduracy of this particular nativity. How
ever, the cosmical explanation of this is
that the great catastrophe of the comet of
$4,000 years ago, which nearly destroyed
the whole world, occurred at the conjunc-
ton of the Lion and the Crab as tradi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
MOLINE GIRL FELL
INTO WE'LL; SAVED

Elizabeth Young, 13-year-old
child, living at 1917 Second avenue,
will never again come close to
death at the old we'll in the rear
because it is going to be securely
boarded up.
Elizabeth went under the water
twice last night in the old we'll, and
it was because George Williams, a
neighbor, happened to be near and
was able to grab hold of the little
girls hair to save her from death.
Her story is as follows:
81 got a headache today and l
don't feel very well. Paul and AL
ton Williams and me were playing
ball in our yard.
THE ball went over next door
and 1 ran after it. 1 struck a
plank and the next thing that l
knew / was in the water. l went
down twice, but / don't remember
what happened exactly.
"All l remember of what hap
pened is that l was pulled out by
my hair. guess I must have
tainted. 1t was pretty lucky,
wasn't it?'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
PRETTY THINGS
CAN BE BOUGHT
AT RED CROSS

Are you looking for bargains
Well, il you are, you should pay
the Moline Red Cross bargain shop
visit, because they have got some
OF the most beautiful things that
are to be had. and you will find
them there at. reasonable price.
Mrs. Passmore, who is in charge.
announced this morning that a
number Of pretty brass articles
have been received, including jar
diners and baskets, which would
make beautiful ornaments for the
summer porch. Some pretty reed
flower baskets are now on display
in the window and should attract
the flower lovers. II you are in
need of any silverware, you should
pay the shop a visit, because they
sure have plenty of it.
1t has been decided by the com
mittee that a furniture room be
conducted, for several pieces in
that line have been received and
would be of great value to many.
1t is thought that they will open a
new furniture room the early part
of next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
CAMP DEDICATION
FOR BOY SCOUTS

Tomorrow will be gala day for
the Boy Scouts of Moline, East Mo-
line. Hampton and Silvis when they
have their second annual field
meet at the new Scout camp, two
blocks south from the end of the
Silvis car line. Troop 5, which
won the field meet honors and car
ried away the trophy cup. will face
a determined group of athletes at
tomorrow's festival. Each troop
predicts they will win over the
other troops.
All events will begin at o'clock
in the afternoon The contests will
include all scout activities. Rope
tieing, wall scaling and semaphore
signaling will be part OF the after
boon program. Parents and friends
will be the guests of the Boy
Scouts during the day in which
the camp will be formerly opened
and dedicated. 1t is thought that
the scouts have a nice program
tucked up their sleeve for the
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
ARE
SLOW SETTLING
PlOw City Taxpayers Have Not
Lived Up TO Rules and Many
Cannot Pay Now.

Tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock
sharp, County Treasurer White
sides tax office in Moline city hall
closes and no more business will
be taken care of after that time.
Mrs. Florence Sutherland said that
that means and not $50.
There's going to be a very
healthy tax sale" said Mrs Suth-
erland today. There is still $751;
$40 real estate tax to be collected
from Moline township alone"
The Moline city hall Office has
been headquarters for Moline town
ship and all the territory in upper
end of the county has been collect
ed through this Office. During the
last two months the office has been
collecting special assessments.
Mrs. Sutherland said that No
liners have been slower than ever
before in paying their taxes. Up
to June 1 the office had collected
S523, 4S3.53 in Moline real estate
taxes.
The Moliners are not the only
ones who have been slow, accord
ing to reports, which show that
South Moline and Hampton tax
payers have been just as tardy as
the Pillow City payers. The taxes
of the residents Of the upper valley
have been coming on time.
A tax sale will be held in the
court house in Rock Island at 9
o'clock Monday morning. The
greater part of Moline tax prop
erty will go on sale at that time.
They have had months Of time"
said Mrs. Sutherland. During the
last few weeks we haven't been
doing hardly a thing. It's too late
now; they all couldn't pay their
taxes before tomorrow night IL they
wanted to. We can't take care Of
them all now and the office will not
stay open a minute after Eve"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
W. COLVER WARNS
GROCERS AGAINST
PACKERS TRUST

Cincinnati, o., June civilian
B. Colver, chairman of the federal
trade commission, in speaking be-
fore the National Wholesale Groc-
ers' association convention here 40
vocated that the great meat packers
of the country be limited to the
field of meat packing and to The
manufacture OF packing house by
products.
1.-THE commission has found that
a meat trust exists" said Mr.. Col
yer. But it has found more than
that. 1t finds that these great con-
Germs are rapidly extending their
dominion and control, over the
whole food supply of the nation.
81 believe 1t is only matter Of
time, unless present TENDENCIES are
stopped, when these five concerns.
or perhaps the one or two of them
which may openly or secretly alb
sorb the others, will absolutely d1c-
tate~to the people Of this country
what they shall eat and what they
shall pay for what they eat"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
In the Lodges

Arrangements are being perfect
ed by Belle X camp No. 102, R. N.
A, for the entertainment it will
sponsor either next month or Au-
gust, definite date not yet decided.
A short business session was
held last evening, at which ballots
were cast for 10 applications. The
camp is planning an initiation
class for June 10.
1t was an enthusiastic gathering
that participated in the class adop-
ton held last evening by Pershing
council, No. 1921, Knights and
Ladies of Security, in Glenn and
Trevor hall.
The work, with the assistance of
the degree team of Island council,
No. 115S, of Rock Island, was put
on in a very creditable manner, ten
candidates being initiated.
Following business transaction,
the guests, including many visitors
from the tri-cities, adjourned to the
served, after which dancing proved
to be the main diversion for the
remainder of the evening.
In two weeks, at the same hall,
the Knights will entertain the
Ladies and all members are urged
to be present.
Discussion in regard to the con-
vention to be held June 10 at Erie.
ILL.,, by Pythian Sisters, arose az
yesterdays session of the Pythian
Sisters, st. George temple, No. 81,
at Redmen hall. 1t was voted to
have as many members as possible
attend, and all those who care to
do so are asked to notify Mrs. Til
lie Peterson, Moline 636-Y, before
next Monday evening.
Afternoon ard evening sessions
will be held at the convention and
large delegation from Moline will
be expected.
The temple will hold its next
meeting in two weeks and this will
be an evening session.
Announcement is made of the
postponement of the sewing circle
meeting until June 81, owing to
the convention. Mrs. Ed Grand
quist will entertain at that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
SCHOOLS HAVE
SAFETY BOLTS

Panic bolts will be provided for
all exits in Moline city schools this
summer.
Committee on building and
grounds of the board of education
in session this afternoon author
lied installation of panic and fire
bolts on every door. Some of the
doors already have these grips and
on all doors not having them they
will be installed to insure ready
opening Of exits in any emergency
that may arise.
All the school buildings through
out the city of Moline conform with
the fire law measures but not to
such an extent as to have the panic
bolts. Some of the older buildings
have not had the bolts but the
board this afternoon will author
ize the installation of the panic
bolts Immediately.
School officials will make a tour
of all the Moline school buildings
this afternoon and inspect them.
Where repairing is needed the
school board will take note and
make provisions in the board meet
ing this afternoon. Some interior
decoration must be done and this
kind of work will start immedi-
ately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
MISSING link
FOUND, BELIEF
Smithsonian Institution Scientist
Says Monkey Taught Him to
Talk its Language.

New York, June 6.-The missing
link has been foundi
A monkey which talks like a
man has been discovered by Pro-
lessor r. L. Garner of the Smith
sonian Institution, who returned
today from the French Congo.
bringing with him a skeleton of
this strange animal.
This monkey taught Professor
Garner his language before he was
killed, and the professor has sam
pies of the language with him.
This monkey" said the profes
sor, represents the highest type
Of animal life-short of man. 1t
is a type hitherto unknown and
the nearest description ! can give
you, aside from the technical one,
is to say that it resembles a cross
between the gorilla and the Chin
panZee.
THE language is strikingly sim
liar to that OF the human natives
of the Congo region, where the
monkey is found You have to
learn at least a part of the mon
key language before you can ap-
proach one of the animals"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
CLUB TO ELECT
AT NEXT MEET

Moline Commercial club member
ship campaign for next month will
be the main feature OF the discus
sion and business meeting next
Monday noon at the meeting OF the
board of directors of the organiza-
ton. A strong effort is being made
to enroll 1000 members, which was
planned at a meeting a few weeks
ago. 1t is probable that this cam
paign will result in the employment
of an executive secretary and the
policy of the pre-war adopted by
the club will be continued.
Election OF officers will be one
of the purposes of the meeting
President, vice president and sec
rotary of the club are to be select
ed. The new president elected will
choose the committees for the fiscal
year. Naming of the membership
committee will launch the prelm-
inaries for the campaign, If the
plan presented to the board is
adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
CHURCH PLANS DEDICATION.

The Tabernacle Baptist church
(colcred) is planning to hold its
dedicatorial services on June Is.
The structure which has been en-
tirely remodeled and has been made
into an up-to-date church, at the
cost of 81 800, will be ready by that
date and special services have been
arranged. The coIored people of
the church and community are feel
ing grateful to the white people
who have been so generous in fur
nishing funds to remodel the
church.
Everybody is invited to attend
the services, especially those who
contributed funds. An old fashion
ed dinner will be served at the
church at 1 o'clock.
Following is the order Of service
for next Sunday:
Song-Congregation.
Invocation-Rev. T. d. Lewis.
Song-Choir.
Remarks-Rev. Mr.. Bennett.
Song.
Remarks-Rev. P. C. Ladd.
Song.
Remarks-Rev. Mr.. Parmiter.
Song.
Scripture-Dr. A. B. Chaffee.
Chant.
Dedicatorial prayer-Rev. s. H.
Gibson.
Anthem.
Sermon-Rev. F. K. Nicholson.
Prayer-C. J. James.
Offering.
Benediction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
ANOTHER KILLED
IN CHICAGO GANG
MURDERS, BELIEF

Chicago. June 6.-Joe Doyle,
pickpocket, burglar and strong
arm" man, is the latest victim OF
the underworld strife that for sew
eral months has been causing mys-
FERROUS murders in Chicago. DOYLE
was shot three times and then
thrown from speeding automobile
at North Cicero and Potomac ave
nues early this morning. He was
picked up by the crew of a street
car who heard the shots as the au-
tomobile flashed by them. He died a
few minutes later without regain
ing consciousness and the police
are sure they are confronted with
another gang" murder, possibly
growing out of the fued which re-
suited in the killing of Charles
Stillwell in Barney Grogan's dance
hall several months ago. Doyle
and StiIlwell are said to have been
close friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
AMUSEMENT GIVEN
BY DORM CLUB MEN

1t was a grand and glorious time
at the East Moline Young Mems
Christian association last night
when the Dormitory club boys put
on their stunts for the benefit of
the membership campaign. Over
200 Moliners were present. Piano,
violin and vocal solos were rem
dered and refreshments were
served. During the meantime the
Dorm club boys put on some clever
stunts in the gymnasium.
1t was planned at first to give
this treat only to the Y members
but so many people wanted to see
the amusements that the Dorm
boys extended a cordial welcome
to all East Moliners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
Famous In A Day For Her
Beautiful Complexion,
Oatmeal Combination Does 1t

rough skin. ruddiness. wrinkles. and. in
fact, every blemish the face, hands and
arms are heirs to. If your neck or chest
is discolored from exposure. apply this
combination there and the Objectionable
defect will disappear. 1t is absolutely
harmless and will not produce or stimu-
late a growth of hair. No matter how
rough and ungainly the hands and arms,
or what abuses they have had through
hard work and exposure TO sun and wind.
this oatmeal-dervlllo combination will
work O wonderful transform alton in IL
hours at the most. Thousands who have
used it have had the same results have
had.
Note-To get he best effect be sure to
follow the complete directions contained in
every package of derwilio. You have only
to get derwiIlo and oatmeal. You need
nothing else and it is 50 simple that
anyone can use it, and is so inexpensive
that any girl or woman can afford IL.
The manufacturers and druggists guar
antee that there will be noticeable i'm
provement after the first application or
they will refund the money. 1t is sold in
this city under a money refund guarantee
by department stores and all up-to-date
druggists including the Bengston and the
Reiss Drug companies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
BRITAIN FIGHTS
U. S. PACKERS
Asks New Zealand Government to
Help Wage War to Cut Prices
of American Firms.

London, June 6.-The New Zeal
and government has received ad-
vices from London indicating that
Great Britain will ask New Zealand
TO help her fight the American
packers, says a dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Christ-church, New
Zealand. The suggestion is that an
agreement be made to sell New
Zealand's meat products in London
at a certain price. Then, adds the
dispatch, "if the trust reduces
prices, Great Britain and New
Zealand must beat it on Its
ground"
A conference of New Zealand
producers, it is added, has been
convened to discuss the subject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
CIVIL EXAMS WILL
BE GIVEN At ONCE

No less than 125 positions Of all
kinds in the army of civilian en-
ployes of the civil service commits
sion at Washington are now open,
and F. c. Vieriechs, local secretary
Of the civil service board, has re-
ceived notices of examinations to
be held June IS. July 8, 8, %. and
Aug. 20. Most of the immediate
vacancies are for men. but some
positions may be asked for by wo-
men. Stenographers, typists and
bookkeepers are especially need
ed. I
Examinations for domestic sci
ence teachers Qndian service) for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
PROSPECT PARK
OPENS FOR THE
SUMMER SEASON

Prospect park will open Sunday.
That means that the lads will be
ready for a swim and the stands
will be open for business and the
ticnic grounds prepared for all sne
wonderful picnics of the summer.
The public need not worry about
being cared for this year because
] A. Soberquist has again been
awarded the concession privilege
and promises to take care of every
body as he did last year.
The park has been cleaned and
overhauIed according to the state
ment made this morning by Fred
Brandt, park superintendent