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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02

Harry NJ. Schriver, candidate for
mayor at the city election April Is.
today in announcing his refusal to
attend the meeting at the Masonic
temple tomorrow night, arranged
by the Chamber of Commerce to
give candidates an opportunity to
address the electors, said:
'I wish to offer a few words OF
explanation as to why / will not
avail myself of the invitation to
appear before the Chamber of
Commerce on Thursday evening of
this week and discuss my candi-
dacy.
In the first place. the meeting
| is advertised as one where candi-
dates. seeking Office. shall be
brought into the open l do not
like the implied threat in this
statement, and I do not recognize
any authority on the part of the
! Chamber of Commerce or it's Off
GERS to make it. My candidacy
and what l stand for is open and
aboveboard; has been and will con-
! tinue to be throughout the cam
paign. 1 have nothing to cover up
| in this contest.
again, they say they want the
meeting before the Rock Island
Chamber of Commerce alligns it
self with either of the mayoralty
candidates. In reply to this dec
laration, wish to state that l am
not seeking the endorsement of
the Chamber Of Commerce or OF
, any other organization, league,
clique or faction, as a body. I am
putting my candidacy up to the
people as a wholes and not to any
self-appointed committee. Such
explanation as l have to offer, l
will make to all the people and
that publicly. My views, in this
contest, are, or should be, well I'M
derstood by the gentlemen in ques-
ton, but if it is not entirely clear
to all parties. please allow me to
repeat the principal items in my
platform.
Il have made no pledges, align
ments, promises of appointment to
Office or other agreement, that
would be inimicaI to the best in
terests of Rock Island. In fact,
the only pledges or promises l
have made are those appearing
over my name in the press of this
city.
Il take pride in my former adj
ministration, as being thoroughly
progressive and business-like in
every detail, and call attention to
the era of expansion and annexa-
ton, inaugurated at that time, a
matter vital to the future of this
city. I pledge myself to redeem
every obligation heretofore entered
into with the newly annexed ter
ritory.
Il am in favor of opening up the
closed fire stations and the estab-
lishment of an adequate and eff
cient police force.
HaTbOr Line.
81 am in favor of the establish
ment of a harbor line and the de-
velopment of our river front in a
manner similar to Davenport's de-
velopment, so that we may be pre-
pared to take advantage of the
great river trade that will come to
our door after the completion of
the deep waterway, which is not
far distant. l shall devote every
energy toward securing the high
est degree of efficiency in the con-
duct of the city's business with a
view of making the public service
in fact, a public trust
II will use every effort to COM
plete the Sixteenth avenue storm
drain and the Forty-sixth street
storm drain at the earliest oppor-
tunity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02
TMarkana. Texas.

1T keep house and ] was weak
rundown and nervous, back ached
a good deal of the time, so it was
hard to take care of my chickens
and do my work-Vinol has restor-
ed my strength, and my nervous
ness has gone, SO can do my work
as well as ever. Every rundown,
woman should take Vinol. Mrs
Emma Britt.
weak women. sverworked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02

Long established business in Rock Island
desires the services of an experienced young
man as assistant manager Accuracy energy
and spirit of cooperation are qualities absolutely
essential: Give past experience in detail espec-'
tally as to business and executive ability. Rea-
sonable salary to start and advancement certain
to right person Tell all about yourself in your
first letter. State whether married or single and
nature Of past and present work, and age All
communications strictly confidential.
Address Asst. Manager, Care The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02
wEDNEsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUs-APRn 2 1919.

Com merce, promises to be success
from every viewpoint.
Announcement has already been
made from the Office of F. w. Bend
er, secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce, that w. N. Phillips has
expressed himself as willing to
speak at the meeting.
Invitations have been extended
to each of the other candidates to
office, asking that they attend and
express their platforms to the as
sembly.
H. NJ. Schriver, candidate for
mayor, announced today he would
not speak at the meeting.
The meeting of the public was
considered by the Chamber of Com
merce as the best way in which to
have the candidates views express
ed.
Women as well as men, are re-
quested to attend. The meeting is to
be called promptly at s o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02
AUTOLSTS STILL
HAVE THEIR OWN
WAY ON STREETS

Public indifference to motor We
hicle laws in Rock Island contin-
ues.
Yesterday afternoon a crowd was
boarding an eastbound Long View
car on Second avenue. Several
autos, the drivers of which show
ed no regard for human life, dash
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02

HANDSOMELY tailored garments in many
tons of the Some loosely belted others partly full beed
but in instance retaining the straight line silhouette Some
have vests others novelty collars with tie fastenng Braid dom
the trimming motif The perfectly
serge pop Poire wills etc Extra
and regular
Prices start at $25 to $S5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02

AT MASS MEET
1What I VIII Do For Rock Island
if Elected" Title of ONCE
Seekers Addresses.
ASK CANDIDATES TO ATTEND
Women as Well as Men Requested
to be Present at Session To-
morrow Night.

What I VIII Do For Rock Island
If Elected to Office" will be the title
for each of the addresses to be de-
livered tomorrow night at the pub
lie mass meeting by candidates at
the city election on April Is.
The meeting, which is being
sponsored by the board of directors
of the Rock Island Chamber of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02
Detroit. Mich.

eel got into a weak, rundown con-
dition, no appetite, tired all the
time and headaches-but had to
keep around and do my homework
1 read about Vinol and tried it
within two weeks I commenced to
improve, and now have a splendid
appetite and feel stronger and bet
ter in every way."-Mrs. John F.
Watson.
For all rundown, nervous, anaemic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02

ed through the group of passen-
gers.
Further on, a feeble man was
boarding the car when an auto
mobile rushed by him, missing
him by a hair. There was no ex-
cuse for lack of arrests this time
A patroiman was on the car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02

wOMElg'B
APPAREL
SECOND FLOOR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02

McCabe's Semi-Annual Third
Floor Sale, March 27, to April 5,
inclusive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02

McCabe's Semi-Annual Third
Floor Sale, March 27. to April 5,
inclusive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02
as Interpreted by Leading Designer

Women who demand personality in suit attire will de-
light never before in their selections at Lundt & Co.
Every suit shown character offering rejecting in each
detail the Incompatible smarness that perfect tailoring
alone accomplishes. .q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02

McCabe's Semi-Annual Third
Floor Sale, March 81, to April 5,
inclusive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-02

McCabe's Semi-Annuai Third
Floor Sale, March q to April 5,
inclusive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
SHARES ARE
HEAVY ON THE CURB
American Ship and Commerce
Stock the Single Exception.
Oils Irregular

New York. July 29.-lnterest on the
Broad Street Curb was devoted for
a time to the initial trading in American
ship and Commerce stock. sales of over
10000 shares being made in the first
two hours at prices ranging from "
to A. The stock had been subscribed
for at 40.
Cramp Shipbuildng was in extremely
scant supply and on transactions of
200 shares rose ii points to PA.
Other shipping stocks were compare
lively heavy, Submarine Boat ranging
from 1917 to H. New York Shipbuild-
ing. which opened at SO, sold down to
80 during the forenoon.
There was a good demand for Sweets
Company of America because of further
arrangements for distribution of its
product and it sold on fairly large
scale at 14h to -. Tobacco Products
Exports dropped from 3I4 to "a, and
then rallied to &c.
Phillip Morris was also active. rang
ing from 141a to IA. United Profit
Sharing sold at 31a to 3A. General
Asphalt was heavy selling at SO to 81,
Allied Packing moved up from 62 to
G312.
Oil stocks were irregular with some
issues in supply at concessions. Sin
clair Consolidated was traded in at
59h to 5S7s and Sinclair Gulf from
! J0L TO 57%
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
INANCZAL WORLD-NEW YORK AND PIZLADEl
PRICES ON LOCAL EXCHANGE
TAKE DOWNWARD COURSE
Lake Superior the Center of Interest and Touches Years High
Cramps Scores Another Gain-List Fairly Broad

Stock
weakness in evidence n section of the list
atoms
thousand
5 in the las few weeks.
Of
Electric n made
fractional
Locomotive in
tied.
Asphalt selling off the common
time during was
Few transactions
Il estipg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
Financial Briefs


The Famous Players Lasky Corpora
tion reports net earnings for the six
months ended June 30, before provid-
ing for federal income and excess
profits taxes of 50, ,430, 1897. which is
equivalent to '$14.2S share on the
IA .636 shares outstanding. This COM
pares with net earnings in the three
months ended March 81, before provid-
ing for federal taxes and excess profits
taxes. of 1866, ,SO5. equivalent to $5.70
per share on the. 1877 $40 shares out
standing at that time.
The Hercules Powder Company re-
port for six months ended june 80
shows earnings of S301,170 available
for dividends on $7,150, 900 common
stock, or at annual rate of S.42 per
cent, compared with 6S.16 per cent in
corresponding period last year.
The New York Subtreasury gained
S615 900 from the banks yesterday
making cash net gain since Friday OF
s., ,260,O 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
BEAR TRADERS ENCOURAGED
BY CONDITIONS IN MARKET
rigorous Aacks Steel Force Price DonDrues Made
observation-disclosures Fairly Actiue

conditions odays stock
eted the situation including
which quoted
bid.
nnfavoabe showing would be made the
113l4 O1. but
in the afternoon when the bear
the other
Of aggressive
Baldwin after advance 119 hammered down 70 15 but
also had a su o than . points
The stride half of the ad-
IL
105, StOckS making
points 40l2.
bond a with
railroad Government
bonds with Improvement in the market for Vic
nd Liberty issues.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
.BEARISH CROP REPORT
SENDS COTTON LOWER
Active Positions OF 40 Points
in Early Session-Iiver-
pool Purchases

New York, July 29.-Influenced by
favorable weather and an Unexpectedly
bearish showing of reports to a COM
mercial newspaper as to the progress of
the crop in the Carolinas, the cotton
market opened Z to 25 points lower and
then broke heavily under increased
general selling, based on official pre-
dictions for clear conditions over the
eastern belt.
At the end of the first fifteen min
utes active positions were down some
40 points. The south sold, while
Liverpool bought. Demand was not
broad and the undertone ruled feverish
and barely steady.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
Cotton Buyers and Sellers

New York, July 29.-August-SeIlar
bid; Finn offered. October-McFad.
den, Burnett. Beardsley, Brooks and
Rosenberg bid; Erwin, Hartcorn and
s. It. Hubbard, Jr., offered. Decem-
ber-Flinn, Mitchell, Brooks and Hop
kins bid; Russell offered. January
Montgomery and Sellar bid; Judson and
Deacon offered. March-Hartcorn
JudsOn. Steinhauser and Rosenberg
bid; Il. Hubbard, Montgomery and
Russell offered. May-Hartcorn bid !
Oryis offered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
London Metal Market

New York, July 29.-Cable advices re-
ceived at the New York Metal Exchange this
morning quoted prices in London: Tln-Spot.
f27O. an advance of f2: futures. f267. gain
Spot, $50 tons: futures. $50 tons. Stand
ard copper-Spot flO7. off 5s: futures. E107
lOc; UNCHANGED Sales. 1000 tons Elec-
trolytic copper--Spot. lilo: futures. f125.
unchanged. Lead-Spot. f24 futures. f24
12s Cd. unchanged Spelter-Spot, f42 los;
futures, f43 los. both off IS. rs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York, July 29-There was a
better tone to sterling at the beginning
of business today but francs were
heavy. Lire were about unchanged
while Swiss showed, an Improvement,
and pesetas were easier.
Quotations were: Demand sterling
4.37, cables 4.3S; franc checks 7.25.
cables 7.23; lire checks S.57. cables
$50; Swiss checks 5.54. cables $50
guilder checks 37%. cables 375s; pc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29

Official discount rates at the twelve
federal reserve banks were as follows ::
(The first column gives rates for all
periods up to and including a fifteen
day maturity; the second for a period
of sixteen to ninety days. The third
and fourth columns give the rates for
rediscounts of collateral loans secured
by government bonds or notes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29

setas checks 1905, cables 1915; Stock
holm checks 24.70, cables 24.90;
Christiania checks 1890, cables $3.50;
Copenhagen checks 22.2O, cables %. 40;
Belgian checks 7.47, cables 7.45; mark
checks 61s, cables 6A. Rubles were
quoted at ~ and s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
BANK CLEhRINGS

Bank clearings today. compared with cor
responding day last two years:
1910 1918 1917
Phila .se7. Al 2es $50. as5.72s stsl7a.4Ib
Boston 58. 233. o21 40. 3S3.571 33.733. 783
IN. York sos s13. .448 s41. 4s4 ,317 612, $50 500
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
CHICAGO BUTTER AND EGGS

Chicago, July NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ipts,
II ,9a4 tubs. Firm. Extra. 53c: frsts. 49h n
EGGS--Receipts. 10n15 cases. Firsts.
42h % 43hc: ordinary firsts. 80 41c; mis-
celianeous. 3S@42c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
NOTWITHSTANDING RATES

NEW YORK-Money on call. mixed
collateral, opened at 6 per cent for
lending and renewing. On all indus
trial collateral the opening rate was
6h per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29

LONDON-Money is quoted at 27s
per cent. Discount rates, short bills,
3 7-16M3R per cent; three months
bills, 3 9-16@35s per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
Broker Wanted

A newly organized Texas
oil company, controlling val
liable holdings in proven n
Texas oil fields. wants live
broker to handle block OF
stock. Liberal commission for
broker who will move 1t
quickly.
Mahon Oil & Gas Co.
Box 651, Fort Worth, Texas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
FINANCIAL
-


Philadelphia. July rs. 1919.
In order TO accomplish equitable ad
sustment OF dividends on the present stock,
IN view OF the issue OF new stock OF this
bank payment for which has been called
for AuEust 9th. 1919. the Board Of Directors
nas this day declared quarterly dividend
81 Two Dollars and f1fty Cents Use .B0) per
shorc tbeins at the rate OF 1915 per annuml,
Ard an sxtre dividend OF One Dollar tsI.0e)
~ ennum5. On the capital stock OF this
{4nk. payable August 4. 1919. to stock
kn16ers of record July 81, 1919
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA - Call, 5% per
cen; ; time, 81 @6 per cent: CONNER
cial paper, three to six months, 5A@
81 per cent, and six months, 6 per
cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-29

'Ex dividends: Associated Dry Goods LIST
preferred. "a. and Associated Dry Goods
I'd preferred. IL.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-03-07
PEACE SETTLEMENT
SHO0LD COME SOON
SOCIAL AND NATIONAL LIFE or
GERMANY IN DANGER OF
COMPLETE COLLAPSE.
PRESSURE OF HUNGER GREAT
Allies Intend to Exact From Germany
Every Cent Of War Indemnity
She Can Possibly Pay.

London.--Necessity for a prompt
peace settlement was emphasized by
Winston Spencer Churchill in the
house Of commons. All information,
he said, showed the great privations
the German people are suffering and
the danger Of collapse under pressure
OF hunger Of the entire structure Of
German social and national lie.
To delay the peace settlement, de.
clared the war secretary, would in
evitaby be to run the risk of having
nobody to settle with and OF havinA
another great area Of the world sunk
under bolsheyik anarchy.
Regarding the amount to be recov'
cred from Germany, Mr.. Churchill
said II had already been announced
the allies intended to exact all Ger
many possibly could pay. There
would be substantial contributions foI
the upkeep of the army on the Rhine
| in addition.
The secretary closed by speaking Of
the necessity Of safeguarding civfliza
ton against bolshevik anarchy. ant
likened Europe to a liner sinking
gradually, compartment after com
pertinent filing and threatening thu
great vessel, and all passengers.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-03-07
WHY WOMEN DREAD
OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age. Don't worry
about being in other peoples way when
you are getting on in years. Keep your
body in good condition and you can be as
hale and hearty in your old days as you
were when kid, and every one will be
glad to see you.
The kidneys and bladder are the causes
Of senile Affections. Keep them clean and
in proper working condition. Drive the
poisonous wastes from the system and
avoid uric acid accumulations. Take GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules periodical.
" and you will find that the system will
always be in perfect working order. Your
spirits will be enlivened, your muscles
made strong and your face have once
more the look of youth and health. :.
New life, fresh strength and health will
come as you continue this treatment. When
your first vigor has been restored continue
for awhile taking capsule or two each
day. They will keep you in condition and
prevent return Of your troubles.
There is only one guaranteed brand OF
HARLEM Oil Capsules, GOLD MEDAL.
There are many fakes on the market. Be
sure you get the Original GOLD MEDAL
Imported HARLEM Oil Cnpsules. They are
the only reliable. For sale by all frst-class
druggists.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-03-07

Within ten minutes after an appli.
cation Of Danderine you can not find
single truce Of dandruff or falling hair
and your scalp win not itch, but what
will please you rscst will be after few
weeks use, when you see new hair, fins
and downy at first-yes-but really
new hair-growing all over the scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou-
bles the beauty OF your hair. No diff
ference how dull, faded, brittle ana
scraggy, just molsten cloth with Dan
derine and carefully draw 1t through
your hair, taking one small strand Mt
time. The effect Is Advantageous hair
will be light, fluffy and wavy, and have
an appearance Of abundance; an In
comparable lustre, softness and luxu-
rance.
Get small bottle Of knowltons
Danderine for few cents at any drug
store or toilet counter, and prove that
your hair is as pretty and soft rs any
that It has been neglected or injured
by careless treatment-that's all-you
surely can have beautiful hair and lots
of 1t If you will just try little Dan
derine.--Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-03-07
QUESTION OF LEFT BANK OF
RHINE LOOMS UP LARGELY

Paris.-The question Of the left
bank Of the Rhine will figure in the
preliminary peace treaty, according
to the Paris edition Of The London
Daily Mail. In certain quarters. 1t
adds. there is serious consideration OF
the formation of an independent Ger
man republic on the left bank of the
Rhine. The allies, II is said. would
continue to hold the present Rhine
bridgeheads until Germany completed
her indemnity payments.
In discussing the indemnity regula-
lions as fixed by the peace confer
ence committee on reparatlons the
newspapers say Germany will have
to pay a certain sum before the end
of 1919 and the balance during Pc
riod of from 20 to 30 years The al
lied powers will decide on measures
to supply Germany with raw material
and the manner in which commercial
relations will be resumed.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-03-07

The members of the Boys Pig Club
in Georgia, OF whom there are more
than eight thousand, are going to play
an important part in the coming Dixie
national power farming demonstration
to be held in Macon the week begin
ming March 10. 1t Is expected tliat
several hundred of them will attend
s. w. Peek, prominent private
banker of Hartwell, Ga, as well as
a pecan grower, accidentally shot and
killed himself.
An industrial commission for con
troll and operations Of industries; es'
Enlistment of state bank WIN
which to finance industries; nome
builders act by which the state VIII
engage in construction of homes lor
residents on a building and loan asso'
citation basis. are some of the Socialis'
tic plans that will be tried Out oS
North Dakota, such features having
been enacted into law by that STATE
The senate public lands committee
sitting in Washington, RECOMMENDS
that one hundred. million. dollars DC
made available to purchase farms lot
discharged soldiers and sailors MS
measure provides loans to men VINO
served with the armed forces during
the war.
Thirty.nine per cent of the army W
ficers on duty November H. lslei "ae
30 per cent of the enlisted personnel
had been discharged by February ~
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-03-07
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There 70
md that il nv n constitutional remedy.
HALLS C.aTARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF The system. Catarrhal Deafness 70
caused 81 an inhamed condition OF the
mucous lining OF the Eustachan. Tube.
when this tube Is infiamed you have =
rumbiing sound or imperfect hearing, and
when il il ent.re.y closed. Deafness 10 the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to- Its nor,
forever. Many cases OF Deafness are
caused by Catarrh. which is an inflamed
condition of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS cATARRH
All Druggists 76c. Circulars free.
r. J. Cheney n Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-03-07
"pANpoRA's BOX FULL OF
EVILS SHERMAN CALLS IT

Washington The constitution OF
the league Of nations, as presented al
the peace conference. was pictured to
the senate by Senator Sherman OF
Illinois. as a "Pandora's b1xful OF
evils. which would empty upon the
American people the aggregated ca
lamities OF the world
Senator Sherman sharply criticised
President Wilson, asking who author
lied him to rear above the republic
an autocratic power" He added that
the authority was not to be found in
he constitution Of the United States,
nor was it implied from underlined war
powers, and gave 1t as his opinion that
the president has been acting either
as "a usurper or Dictator