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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11

tive through an emergency clause,
it would become a law July 1,
which is Is days before the date
fixed for the election, and its pas
sage Immediately would be notice
to all that it would become a law,
and the clerk would have ample
time in which to cancel his election
call"
1t is emphasized by the former
representative that il action is at
tempted at all it should be under
taken at once before there are any
conflicts of candidates., as it will
be necessary to go before the leg
islature with a united front and a
settled issue in order to obtain the
remedial legislation without delay.
The county has had varied ex-
periences in dealing with vacan-
cies. Upon the death of John Rinck,
the statute required a special cleo
ton to fill the vacancy in the office
of clerk of the probate court. In
order that suck expense might be
avoided, advantage was taken of
the fact that the legislature was in
session, and the law was amend
ed, giving to the county Judge au-
thority to make an appointment
This amended statute has been
invoked three times with great
saving TO the county.
When Judge r. w. Olmsted was
elevated from the county court to
the circuit court, the statute pro-
vided that the governor shall call
a special election. Satisfactory ar
was made within the
county for Judge B. S. Bell to do
the work for a stipulated compen-
sation and the governor did not
call the election, although the stat
ute Is mandatory.
In the present vacancy the coun-
ty clerk did not desire to take the
chance the governor took, SO he is
sued a call for the election Of
states attorney to be held July Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11
AGED WOMAN PASSES.

Especial to The Argus).
Cambridge, April 11.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Malcolm. aged 70 years, diaa
at her home in this city last even
ing. She is survived by one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mary Stackhouse. Funeral
services have not been arranged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11
Community Climb Program.

Preceding the film, SHARK Mon
roe" in which William S. Hart
stars. a short program will be given
at the Community club tonight at
the regular Friday evening enter
tainment.
The program which has been ar
ranged includes:
Dance-Miss Lucille Van Horn.
Reading-Mrs. Gertrude Smith.
Ukelele selections and songs
The Misses Margaret Esther Nc
Lean. Dorothy Mclean and Anna
Marie Van Duzer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11
Society
Liberty Nine Club Meets.

The Liberty Nine club met yester-
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
Charlotte Barg, SIS Fifteenth street.
Two tables were surrounded and
the game Of 500 was played. The
first prize was won by Mrs. R.
Trauwaen, the second by Miss Sue
O'Connor, the consolation by Mrs.
Andy Brady, and Mrs. Peter Weber
took the all cut favor.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess after the games. Mrs. Andy
Brady has invited the club to meet
with her in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11
Study Department Monday.

The study department of the Rock
Sland Womans club will meet at
2:30 Monday afternoon in the par
lors of the Masonic temple, At this
meeting the topics for study for
next winter will be discussed and
decided upon. Also plans will be
made for the annual June social
meeting.
Miss Rosabelle Stewart will have
charge of the parliamentary law
drill, and Mrs. Fred De Long is the
leader for the day. Mrs. Will Camp
bell will give a paper on the topic
THE Peace Conference from a Ma
tional Viewpoint" Mrs. Ray Reddig
Will give a reading. A large attend
ance is desired at this meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11

Harrisburg. Ill, April lin
Big Saline creek today was found
thebody Of Timothy Guard, retired
capitalist, who disappeared from
his home in Equality Nov. 8. Ac-
quaintances said they thought he
drowned while mentally deranged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11
Efnde Clnh Organ RecifcL

Miss Pauline Dittman gave the
annual organ recital at the Etude
club. which is each spring given
complimentary to the members,
yesterday afternoon at st. Paul's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11

arship, the R34
dirgible
In coming
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11

One lot mems silk
Isle half-hose, double
sole, high heel: blacks,
grays, tans, navy:
choice 29c pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11
Low Shoes at Lower Prices:

Low Shoes at Lower Prices: - ss.~izs
Saturdays customers in the Shoe Department,
looking for smart styles in spring pumps and OK
fords, will find good assortment at full dollar
less practically every item than you'd pay else
where.
Come in and see.
wOmen's pumps patent
S4.8s pair.
slender plain pumps, leather genu
inc vici kid: pair.
genuine kid oxfords, heel pair.
Another lot OxfordS, Of black
heel: choice pair.
Two lots stylish patent leather oxods high heel:
Womens white kid oxfords: pair.
Chidens metal button Shinola shoe polish
school shoes, to s49 oxbOod whe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-11
IF it isn't right
tell us.
Well make
it right.

New apron vests for
the spring suit; satins,
novelty silks, Piques,
fancy gabardines and
organizes; high and low
neck in several interest
ing styles: $2.99 down
to 75c.
Women's Milanese
silk gloves, white or
tan: $3.50 pair.
"Globe" tailor made
underwear for women,
all the summer styles
lace, shell or tight knee;
umbrella or envelope;
bodice or French band
top: $1.50, $1.35, SIPS
and $1.00.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
War Didn't Dis turb the Chess
 DeVOteeS

To Its devotees chess is the most absorbing of all mental activities, the game that above all others brings complete forgetfulness of the world to those who play and those who watch the moves, observes 6 writer in the New York Herald.
 A striking example of this self-ab- sorption has been shown recently in the rooms of 6 local chess club when distinguished experts struggled for su- premacy in the mimic field needless of the stupendous four-year struggle that was fast drawing to clOSa on Flu ropes shell-torn, blood-soaked board. What was the reckless slaughter of thousands of German soldiers in com parison with the sacrifice of single ivory pawn standing guard before it's Queen2 Which one of those who moved the pieces or of the greater number who watched them with fur rOwed brows and fast-beating hearts thought of the kRisers peace offer while the queens gambIt was passing before their eyes1 The pope may lift his voice in words of solemn counsel, but they heed him not. The only ec- clesIastlcal power that they recognize Is that of the mitred bishop sweeping into the heart of the enemy's country and smlting the rock as 1t stands.
 To read the printed accounts of this tournament Is to recall the old Puck picture of two chess players carried in their chairs from burning build Ing with the board between them. Nor do we wonder at the fact that it was only while absorbed h his daily game that the exiled Napoleon could forget Sir Hudson Lowe.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
Japan Larger Than Germany.

In the Worlds Work there Is a chart which shows a comparison of Germany and the Japanese empire. Japan Is the greater of the two both in territory and population. Germany's area lex elusive of colonies) Is 20s,7S0 square miles, while that of Japanese empire Is 260,73S square miles. This includes the peninsula of Korea, which is a part of the Japanese nation, but 1t does not include Manchurian and oth- CT Asiatic territory In which Japan has secured ninety-nine-year leases of ports and railroads as we'll as busi- ness advantages of all sorts and min- Ing rights. Germany's population at the beginning of the great war was about 67,O0O,0O0. There are now IT, 100000 people living under the Jap anese flag, and there are also great numbers of them scattered over the islands of the Pacific and in foreign countries
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
AaredltnrY HaY Fever.

Dr. W. Scheppegrell, president of the American Hay Fever Prevention association, has recently made an an- alysis of 415 cases treated in the hay fever clinic of the Charity hospital at New Orleans and elsewhere In that city In order to determine the influ- ence of heredity on this disease. He finds that in more than one-third of the cases the patients had father, mother, brother or sister who was victim of the disease. Probably the influence of heredity Is even greater than indicated by these figures, as spe- cific susceptibility may exist indef- nitely without developing hay fever, by reason of insufficient exposure to the pOllens that cause the malady. The question of the development of nat ural immunity from continued expos ure to the specific pOllens is, says Doc tor Scheppegrell, a difficult one to set tie, on account of the difficulty of elim- mating the question of decreased e1- posure.-ScientIflc American.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27

names py wnIcn ancient tribes marked the source of water supply for the benefit of those of their number who lived rowing lives.
 These hieroglyphics have never been deciphered, although they are matters of record in the leading museums of the country, 1t Is said. The Indian tribes now living in the vicinity de- clare they are the work of the Indians of North America and that they ante date all aboriginal lore.
 Some who have examined the strange markings in the flinty bowl ders say the heiroglyphics closely re- semble those of earliest Egypt and may replace the latter as the first written language of humanity.
 They are found always in the vicln- ity of water supplies, the same mark ings discovered near Bishop appearing also on rocks extending through the Canadian border, down through Wash ington, Oregon and California to the Mexican line and beyond. This fact, it is argued, indicates that prehistoric tribes marked a highway for their mi grating members or for their armies, giving specific directions as to the best water supplies along the way.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
Where They Lay In Their Last
 Long Sleep l

On the wooded slope of a steep hill that rises high over q great bend in the River Seine lies a little plot of earth that is as much America as is the national cemetery at Arlington or the hallOwed ground of Gettysburg. It Is a quiet and peaceful spot, for al- though Paris is near-the slender pin nacle of the Eittel tower is in plain view over the treeS-thG city Is Sep0- rated from the American cemetery at SurneSnes by the green eXpanSe of the Bols de BOuloGne. The heart of the city that Is the heart of the world is not five miles away; you would think IL at least fifty. It Is spot far removed from war. and yet there are enough of the aCCOutrementS of war about 1t to remind the visitor that the TOO graves here are the graves of sol dlers-moStly of soldiers who died of their wounds on the journey in from the front or at one of the hospitals In or near the capital. Further up the slope frown the rGmpartS of the fort Of Mount Yalerien. one in the chain Of defenSeS that surround Paris. Dur ing hostllities planes flew from field to field. the drOne of their motors never so clear as in this quiet countryside. And more warlike still, an occasional cannon shot echoed from testing ground in the neighborhoOd. The lit tie cemetery itself, with its we'll aligned rows of white wooden crosses, will some day be aS green and fair Gods acre as any in France. It is becoming so as fast as the loving hands of the living can convert it Into one. Even in these fresh fall days, the graves are all abloOm, and hardy shrubs add a touch of Somber beauty to the little corners and round points. Stars and Stripes, Paris.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
Working Hard To Protect The
 Masterpiece

A heating apparatus powerful enough to force heat through pile of sandbags 12 feet thick and to dry without scorching the wall behind Is needed to preserve one of the worlds masterpieces, "The Last Supper" of Leonardo da Vinci, which Is painted on the wall of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie at Milan, Italy. The dampness which accumulates in the sand necessary as a protection from air raids Is fast fading the colors of the picture, already damaged by time. The restoration necessary for Leonardo's picture is unsuited to the frescoes of Luini and other masters painted on the same wall. How to give each set of masterpieces the treatment required Is the problem. So far the experts of the Italian ministry of the arts have been unable to find a solution.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27

chiefly from the Ural mountains. owing to chaotic conditions In Russia, little of 1t is being mined. It Is absolutely essential in the manufacture of Sul- phuriC acid. Without a small amount of it being present, oxygen, water and sulphur dioxlde will not unite chem Ically. Sulphuric acid, on the other hand, was probably the most indls- penSable product used in the prosecu- ton of the war. Its tremendous attin- Ity for water made 1t vitally important fin the manufacture of high explosives. For instance, one obtains fairly harmless liquid by mixing glycerin and nitric acid. If Sulphuric acid Is added, 1t combines the two chemically by taking an atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen from tle nitric acid, an atom of hydrogen from the glycerin, forming water, and taking 1t unto It. self. One then has nitroglyCerin. In similar manner SulINhuric acid Is need ed for the manufacture of guncotton and INT. Thus we had the pecu- liar cycle of circumstances that made 1t unpatrlotlc for an American to have In his possession more than an ounce of platinum in the form of jewelry. Incidentally, however, there Is said to be good reason for the belief that a very large proportion of the sO-called platinum in modern jewelry Is com posed wholly or at least in part of cheaper metals.-POpular Mechanics Magazine.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
GRIP, INFLUENZA
HamIln's Wizard OH a Rellabl0s AntIseptie Preventive

During influenza epidemics spray the nose and throat several times a day with one part Wizard Oil and two parts water, using an atomizer. If you haven't an atomizer, gargle the throat and snuff the mixture up the nose. This treatment sets up an antiseptic wall of defense against "Flu" germs.
 Chest colds and sore throat lead to grip. Stop them at once with Wizard Oil before they can develop into dangerous influenza.
 Get it from druggists for 30c. If not satisfied, return the bottle and get your money back. |"
 Ever constipated or have sick head ache? Just try Wizard Liver Whips, pleasant little pink pills, soc at drug gists. Guaranteed.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
Good American Family.

Thirty years ago a girl came to this country from Russia to marry Louis Fleshner, an immigrant from the same country. They settled in Springfield, Mass, and when the United States en- tered the war they had four sons, the oldest 23. All of them entered the army and the eldest has distinguished himself in battle. He Is the young man who, having lost an arm and an eye while carrying ammunition through shell fire, enthusiastically exclaimed: "Tm the luCkIest Jew In the army. Any other man in my place would have been killed. d."-American Israellte.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
EPIGRAPHS PROVE A PUZZLE
Explanation Of HlSroSlyphlss Admit tSdIy Very Old VIII Surely Bs of
 the Greatest Interest

Amateur archeolOgists of California are endeavoring to interest profes- sional scientists of the East ia the eplgraphs which abound on the rocks of Round Valley, not far from the city of Bishop, and which are believed to be as old, If not older, than the hIero- glyphics of earliest Egypt, to which they bear a strange resemblance
 It Is believed by many that the strange markings constituted the.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27

Hot Clam or Red Snapper Broth mak-- a goo1 drink these cold days, Rellers are serving them. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
French Live Stock on the Decline.

The United States food administra- ton has called attention to the large decrease in live stock in France since the beginning of the war. In cattle thls decrease amounted to 2,599,000 up to December, 1917; in sheep the de- crease amounted to 6,299,OOO head; In hogs to 2,s69,OOO head. In the period since owing to the food shortage there has been a still further shrinkage. Fig ures like these indicate that there will be a large and lnsistent demand for live stock from this country for the foreign trade for many years after peace Is finally established.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
WAR DEMAND FOR PLATINUM
Co Essential in Production of Sulphuric Acid, Indispensable In Manufae-
 ture of Explosives.

Two universally known products one a rare metal, the other a common Gcld-haye lately assumed importance that Is myStifying to the laity. Plati- nun has become virtually the king of metals, and Sulphuric acid the king of chemicals. The reasons for this are most simple Platinum Is obtained
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
HOIlveH OH.

Over 500 different types of husked riee;or paddy were under examination last year at one of the government agricultural farms In Burma, and over POO types of sassamum were grown at another. Hitherto much of the sassa' mum grown in Burma has been ex- pogted to Europe, where 1t is used for tho production of the so-called "ollve oiIn for which France and Italy have long been famed,
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
THE REAL TEST
Of Herpicide Is Iu Giving It a Thor.
 ough Trial.


 There Is only one test by which to fudge of the efficiency of any article and that is by Its ability to do that which 1t Is intended to do. Many hait vigors may look nice and smell nice. but the point is-do they eradicate Dan- druft and stop falling hair?
 No, they do not, but Herpicde does, because 1t goes to the root of the eyn and kills the germ that attacks tho papilla from whence the hair gets its life.
 Letters from prominen- people every where are daily proving that Newbro's Herpicide stands the test of use" It is delightful dressing. clear, pure and free from oil or grease.
 Sold by leading druggists. Send lIc. in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co., Detroit. Mich.
 One Dollar bottle, guaranteed.
 At all Drug Storse. AdH.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27

The Conjuror was giving a sIeIght of hand performance. One of his feats was to make a marked dollar bill dis appear in the sight of the crowd, which he did successfully.
 That marked dollar bill will be found In the vest pocket of that gen. tleman," said the conjuror, pointing with his magic wand at Sam LawSlng.
 All eyes were riveted on Sam, who advanced to the front, took some money from hIs vest pocket and saldi
 Boss, here's your change. Ah've had two beers and cigar out of that dollar you told me to keep In ma pocket till you called for it."
The daily Alaskan., 1919-02-27
Substitute for Tea.

It is said that there are now on the market as a substitute for tea the leaves of a plant which Nlebuhr described as long ago as 1775. The plant Is the Catha edullS, or Arabian tea, which Is cultivated or grown wild on the East African coast from Abys- sinia to Natal, in the Nile valley, and fin Arabia. The leaves are called by the natives kat" and when boiled give of a liquor whicR Is said to be a powerful stimulant. The natives drink this tea before starting on long marches or other strenuous labors. The tea Is said to have a pleasant aroma and to be useful against neu- ralgia, while in many regions the plant Is considered to be a prOtec-- ton against plague.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-06
Big Financiers
Join in With
GoIdWyn Co.
Board of Directors Will Be En-
larged to Include Du Pont
and Associates.

Largo financial interests are now as
ISOLATED with the Goldwyn Pictures cor
poration, one OF the largest motion piC-
ture producing and distributing com
nantes, The new interests which will
he identified with the Goldwyn company
are represented by II. f. du Pont, vice
president of the Du Pont Powder Co;
Eugene II, du Pont: w. w. Laird, of
Laird & Co, Of Wilmington; r. r. M.
carpenter, vlce-president of the Du
Pont Powder Co; c. c, kurtz, vice
president Of the Wilmington Trust Co:
e Y. r. Thayer, president OF the Chase
National bank, Duncan A. Holmes, vice
president Of the Chase Securities cor
poration; William Toplls; George 4.
BisSell, G. W, Davidson. vice president
Of the Central Union Trust Co; Mac
MILAN Hopes Abbot; NJ. W%ittenberg, a
member of II. Concert & Co. These
men VIII be actively Identified with the
and viii act on the directorate in ad-
dition to the present board Of diree-
tors.
The addition OF resources will make
this company financially probably the
strongest and most powerful organiza.
ton of its Kind in the United States.
me new development in the Goodwin
company viii mean an Increase OF CAPT
tai stock to an authorized amount Of
one million shares, Of which there Is
intended to be presently outstanding APP
proNimately $50, 900 shares,
The Goldwyn company announced a
short time ago that Lee and ]. ]. Shu-
bert, and A, II. Woods theatrical in
t%erestS, controlling more than half of
the stage productions made in the
United States, had become officers OF
the company, and would reserve for
Goldwyn Pictures production all of the
plays which they have produced and
intend 10 produce In the future,
The Goldwyu company was formed
in 1910 by Samuel Goldwvn, who re-
tired IS chairman OF the board Of d.
rector Of the Famous Players Lasky
corpor 'tion for that purpose. The com.
pauN has under contract the exclusive
services in motion pictures Of Geraldine
Farrar Pauline Frederick, Mabel Nor.
mand, Madge Kennedy, Tom Moore, Win
Rogers GNd Jack Pickford.
II also hos exclusive long-term con-
tracts for motion picture productions of
all works by TEX Beach, Gertrude Ath.
erton. Mary Roberts Rinehart, Rupert
Hughes, Gouverneur Morris, Basil King
and Leroy Scott. and has In production
OF the famous juvenile stories OF
Booth Harrington.
Tho company recently purchased its
present studio property at Culver City,
cal. the largest single studio grouping
in the world, Production has also been
started in New York city and definite
plans are being completed for an equally
large studio and laboratory near New
York city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-06
Read News Scimitar Wants.

ture in Hearts," adapted from Anthony
Hopes famous novel, capt. Dieppe."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-06
5 HeadLiners at LOew;s:
Also Musical Comedy
One of the Best-Balanced ShOws of Recent
Weeks Promised First Halt.

Five headliners instead OF one will
appear on the now vaudeville pro-
gram opening ut Loew's Lyceum sun
day, IN one of the best balanced shows
OF recent weeks,
Johnson Brothers and Johnson-a
couple Of blackface artists and a
straight comedian-will offer bits
from II minstrel show, bringing a lot Of
new songs. Their act is said TO be one
OF the most amusing Of its kind on the
Loew circuit.
Any Couple, a snappy sketch replete
with laughs, viii introduce Frank Dae
ana Margaret Neville, old favorites here,
IN a new vehicle. Bobby Lyons and
Jimmy Clayton, a pair of Italian char
acter comedians, who are also adopts on
The violin and guitar; Mildred Ford and
Harry Hewitt IN n novelty called AT
the North Pole" and the Weise trouDe
or thre sensational acrobats also viii
be seen.
William Farnum, long a favorite in
Western rolcs, will be seer as a sailor
IN Wings Of the Morning the photo.
play feature. This Is a superproduction
which has "A pretty love story woven
around an almost unlimited number of
thrills. Briefly, it is the story Of a
youth and a girl who are shipwrecked
on an uncharted island where they fig.
ure IN numerous encounters with ma