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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
SWIFT,PACKER,
WOULD RETAIN
PRICE CONTROL
Urges Some System Of StabIlizfng
Market-Admits A. r. Refused
to to Garry Reply.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Whether II
Is advisable to continue price con-
troll measures on food after peace
Is formally declared was discussed
ut length today by the house inter
state commerce committee with
Louis F. Swift. president of Swift
(, company. The witness reiterated
his statement made yesterday that
disastrous conditions would result
unless the food administration
control over the price of live stock
was continued until normal condi-
tons are restored. He said that
prices would go down, causing a
decrease in production and then
would go up.
Il think we ought to have some
government agency to fix prices
irrespective of war" Represents
tive Stephens of Nebraska said.
Are We TO go. back to all these vfo-
lent fluctuations after the war;"
Control is practical during war
time, but 1 don't know whether it
Will work under normal conditions"
Mr.. Swift said. 1T is practicable
now because the food administra-
tons control over buying for the
allied government virtually domi-
mates the market It would be a
good thing if we could have some
system of stabilizing prices on the
basis of cost of production. Any
thing that will make an average
price for a given length of time is
better than the same price arrived
at through wide variations"
Questions by Representative Bar
clay of Kentucky developed that
Swift & Co.'S expenditure of
81 1000 for advertising in 1918,
was twice the sum spent the pre-
ceding year.
Did your company endeavOr to
obtain the services of the Associat-
ed Press in distributing the views
of Swift & Co." asked Mr. Barclay.
Not that l know Of" Mr.. Swift
answered.
III we have a statement to give
Press and to all channels of pu-
DilCllS-
when Mr.. Mayer, counsel for
Armour & Co. went to New
York to try and get the Associated
Press to carry a reply for Armour
C Co. to the federal trade commits
sion's inquiry, did he represent
Swift G Co. ?"
Not at ALL" was the reply.
Mr. Mayer testified Wednesday
that the Associated Press refused
to carry a reply unless it could be
reported as given at an open hear
ing as the testimony of the federal
trade commission had been given.
Regarding charges by the federal
trade commission that the Fort
Dearborn National bank Of Chicago
is a Swift bank, he said the entire
Swift family owned 2,449 shares,
which was only per cent of the
total
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
ASK BRANCH TO
HELP CHILDREN
Division in Public Welfare Depart
ment to Be Proposed to
General Assembly.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. ga chill
| dren's division in the Illinois de-
partment of pubic welfare is to be
proposed to the general assembly
A number of bills making up what
Is Familiarity termed the kid code"
has been prepared for introduc-
| ton.
The measures would create a
7 superintendency OF the children's
| division, having control of the chill
dren's institutions, including the
/ Soldiers Orphans home, the state
training school for girls at Geneva,
the ST. Charles school for boys and
the state school for the blind and
| for the deaf.
It is proposed to include in the
new division the subdivision OF
visitation OF children and the in
spectfon of maternity houses.
The kid code" provides legisla-
ton intended to provide better
care to the child dependents and
delinquents. Some of the bills are
| in the form of amendments. while
Others are new measures. Among
the most important bills are the
! following:
| Providing that no child shall be
! held in an almshouse for more
than so days except with the con-
sent of the department Of public
welfare
Providing that no court shall
commit a child under Is years of
age to jail or police station, and
that no child under the age of 16
years shall be sentenced IN any in
stitution where adult couvicts are
confined.
Providing that no feebleminded
women of collaborating age" shall
be received in any almshouse in
| Illinois.
Amending the law creating the
surgical institute (known as the
Chipperfield bilD so as to raise the
age of admission from IA to 16
years and emitting provisions that
/ institute must be in the country
and that land for. site must be do
mated.
Providing that release from all
state institutions for children be
vested in the department of public
welfare instead of in the commit
ting courts.
Providing erection at the Illinois
Soldiers Orphans home of hos
pital for dependent tubercular
children, commitment to be made
by the juvenile court.
Amending the mothers pension
laW to permit represen tatives of
the department of public welfare
to visit home of all persons aided
under the statute.
Providing that agents Of the de-
partment of public welfare shall
have in all counties of the state
authority TO file petitions for re-
hearing IN case OF insanity. feeble
miEdedness, delinquency and de-
tendency.
Providing for the amendment of
the "pauper law" to cause over
seers, supervisors, commissioners
and county agents to report to the
Juvenile court the names of all
children who appear to be in need
of treatment for physical and men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
CHANGE OF VENUE
ASKED IN FORD'S
SUIT ON TRIBUNE

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 25.-Hearing
of argument on motion for change
of venue made in circuit court by
the Chicago Daily Tribune this
morning in the libel action
brought against that Newspaper by
Henry Ford will commence Mon
day morning. PostponeJnent wa,
agreed to by both counsel, who an
ticipate argument will consume
two or three days.
Argument on two motions pre-
scented by counsel for Mr.. Ford to
permit taking dispositions of wit
nesses in other parts of the coun-
try will follow that on the motion
for change of venue.
The libel action is docketed for
trial Feb. 10.
Elliott G. Stevenson, of counsel
for the Tribune, represented to the
court that it is impossible properly
to prove his contention by affidavit
and asked to be allowed to present
proofs at a hearing in open court
The petition for change of
venue asserts that the plaintiff
Ford, taking advantage of delays
in bringing the suit to trial, spread
broadcast a pamphlet designed to
prejudice the public and Jurors
who might be called to try the
case; that the plaintiff also caused
publication in newspapers of mis-
leading and untrue articles for the
purpose of presenting the defend
ant in false light before the pub
lie as a patriot.
Other reasons advanced in the
petition were that Mr. Ford en-
ployed directly or indirectly, from
10000 to $4,000 persons in Wayne
county; that during his senatorial
campaign he circulated mislead-
ing and untrue articles on his at
titude toward the war and on pre-
paredness for war, and that by the
expenditure of large sums of money
as candidate he influenced many
persons who might therefore be ex-
pected to aid him in every way, to
the prejudice of the defendant.
In conclusion the defendant al
leges that the list of jurors was i'm
properly selected.
The Tribune's alleged attacks on
the Detroit manufacturer were bas-
ed on his alleged pacifism. The
Tribune was among the leading
newspapers advocating prepared
ness for war at the time the Ford
peace ship sailed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
MUSIC RECITAL
GIVEN AT AUCIE
Conservatory Students at College
Render Able Program In
Chapel Last Night.

A very able recital was rendered
by the students Of Augustana con-
servatory at the college chapel last
night. The program consisted of
vocal, organ and piano selections
and reading, Theme in Z Flat
by Faulkes, was very Well rendered
on the organ by Miss Mildred Nell
son. Regina Holmen followed with
two piano selections by Gluck and
Scott. Miss Dorothy Hammond
rendered 20 Fatal Flower" in
French in pleasing style. Miss
Hommand possesses a deep and
smooth contralto voice. Her enun-
citation waA good. Ruth Carlmark
rendered The Night" and "Castil-
ian Dance" on the piano, and Freda
Mattson followed with an able rem
dition of "Gethsemane," by ]. Frank
Frysinger, organ instructor of the
conservatory. Mabel Arnell gave a
reading and MILFORD Eiteman rem
dered piano solo, Sonata, OPP. z,
by Grieg. Ralph Bengtson rendered
two vocal solos, For You, Alone"
by Macdonald, and "Soldatgossen,'
by Pacius, in very able style. Miss
Almeda Bohman rendered piano
selection from Rachmaninoff and
Miss Oletha b. McCommins made
an impression on the audience by
her remarkable organ rendition of
First Sonata, by Guilmant. The re-
cital is the first of a series which
will be given by conservatory stu
dents throughout the season.
Several recitals and concerts by
famous artists have also been ar
ranged by the Augustana conserva-
tory for the coming season. Silvio
Scionti, noted pianist of the Ame-i-
can conservatory of Chicago, ap-
pears in recital at the college chap
ell Friday night Gustav HolmQuist,
famous Chicago basso and instruc-
tor in voice at the Augustana con-
servatory, will give recital in the
SAME place Friday, Feb. Z. One of
the best musical treats of the city
will be heard at the Augustana
gymnasium when Alma Gluck ap-
pears in concert. She needs no in
PRODUCTION even to those without
musical inclinations Following
close upon this event will be the
concert by the celebrated Jascha
Hiefetz. He will be remembered as
the young Russian who created a
sensation in New York musical cir
cles a season ago by his genius in
bringing out the soul of his violin,
and attracted thousands of music
lovers from all parts of the couR-
try.
The conservatory faculty also
announces that Ludwig Becker,
well known in the tri-cities as di-
rector of the Tri-City Symphony or
chestra. Begins his work as instruc-
tor in violin Monday He is a man
of wide musical experience, having
been concert master of the Chicago
Symphony orchestra. He succeeds
the late Algert Anker. who fell vic
tim to influenza last fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
Obituary
Mrs. Kathrine Campbell.

Mrs. Kathrine Campbell, about 20
years old, died last night at her
home, 1912 Twenty-eighth street,
following a short illness.
. Deceased was born in New York
City and came to Davenport when
but small girl. She resided in
Davenport for many years until her
marriage with James Campbell of
this city since when she had been
resident of this city.
Surviving besides the widower
are three sons: John A in the navy,
stationed in South America: James
and Joseph at home; also two
daughters, Miss Anna and Mrs. Karl
Kurth, both at home. She leaves
also two sisters, Mary D. Hogan of
Rock Island and Mrs. McKenna of
brooklyn, n. Y. There are IL
grandchildren and one great-grand-
child.
Services will be held at the Sa-
cred Heart Catholic church Monday
morning at o'clock Rev. C. P.
O'Neill, pastor. will officiate In
torment will be in Calvary. The
family requests that no flowers be
sent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
Francis IubnOW,

Francis Lubnow, aged u, died at
midnight last night at the home of
his son, Albert Lubnow, 4107
Fourteenth avenue. after an illness
Of three weeks Mr. Lubnow until
his last illness resided at 118 Rail
road avenue, Moline.
Surviving are eight children, as
follows: Charles. Colona; Albert,
Rock Island; Frederick, Briar
Bluff; Frank, Montana; Mrs. lilly
Knegendorf. East Moline: Mrs. An
ma krakow, Coal Valley; Mrs.
Carrie Brace, Rochester, n. Y;
Mrs. Augusta Kurtz, Geneseo. and a
sister, Mrs. Anna Foster, Moline.
Twenty grandchildren and eight
at-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be con-
Quoted at 2:30 Monday afternoon
at 4107 Fourteenth avenue, with
Rev. W. G. Oglevee. pastor of the
South Park Presbyterian church.
officiating. Interment will be in
the German Lutheran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
SILVIS

Saturday afternoon the Ladies' Aid
society of the Silvis Memorial Meth
adist church had q home bakery sale
at Louis and George Newton's meal
market. clearing a neat sum.
The members and friends of the
Ladies' aid society of the Silvis Me-
mortal Methodist church were enter
tanned Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Scott Wilson Of Eighth
street and Second avenue.
The members of the Junior Pa
triotic league are planning to form
a basketball team under the leader
ship of Mrs. Hart
Tuesday evening. after the regu-
lar weekly prayer meeting at the
offices of the church and Sunday
school and Ladies' Aid society took
place. A musical program preceded
addresses by Rev. Es M osborn and
hour preceded the serving of re-
freshments.
Miss Blanche Leasure attended the
Wainwright. to Lloyd F'rels at Joslin,
ILL.,, Wednesday evening.
The regular semi monthly meeting
of the Ladies' Aid society of the
B2ptist church was held wednesday
Webster Lorraine 1O-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lorraine of Eighth
street and Second avenue. had the
while coasting on Eighth street hill
Thursday evening. He was also
quite badly bruised about the head
and shoulders. His sled cOllided with
another sled coming in an opposite
direction.
Miss Turla Lanan has returned
home from a visit with her grand
mother at Harrisburg.
Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Myers of Ninth street opened their
home for the entertainment of "A
young people mostly of the 10th
grade at the Mckinley school. II
was the occasion of the 18th birthday
anniversary of their son William.
and was a time long to be remem-
bered. 1t was a complete surprise to
william. Much merriment prevailed
throughout the evening. The rooms
were decorated with flags and red
and white carnations and red, white
and blue crepe tissue paper. At ID
o'clock sumptuous supper was
served A birthday cake. frosted in
pink and bearing Is white candles
in gilt holders and lighted, graced
vening hours sped rapidly in the
playing of dominoes. which was the
principal diversion of the evening.
The honoree received several pretty
MI. AlIsup has recovered from a
severe attack of Spanish influenza.
The members and friends of the
Ladies' Aid society Of the Silvis Bap-
list Churcn were entertained at Tue
home of Mrs. Quinn Wednesday aft
ernOon on Eighth street and Fourth
avenue After the devotional exer-
cises and regular business and some
time spent in sewing, refreshments
were served by Mrs Quinn. assisted
by Mrs. Hopskin. president of the
society.
Mrs. J. E. Brown has been i'll.
but is improving.
Preaching services were conduct
ed at the Baptist church here every
evening during the last week by
Rev q Wilbur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
SUPERVISORS TO
MEET IN ORDER TO
NAME CORONER

Rock Island county supervisors
will meet Monday afternoon in
special session to consider appoint
ment of a coroner to succeed for
mer coroner and now Sheriff John
G.. Miller The board is scheduled
to convene at 2 o'clock.
It is not known whether any
other matters will come before the
board at that time, although it is
probable that the Jail delivery of
Tuesday will come in for consid-
erahIe discussion, official and
otherwise.
Although many seek the Office
of coroner, who will be named to
fill the vacancy is problematical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
WILLARD AGREES
TO MATCH STATES
PROMOTER RICHARD

Chicago, Jan. 25.-Jess willard,
champion heavyweight, and Tex
Richard, promoter, having signed
an agreement that the champion
should meet an unnamed opponent
for 100000 in July, announced to-
day they would depart for Texas to-
night.
Promoter Richard stated today
that as he is the one to name Will
liard's opponent, it probably would
be Georges Carpenter of France,
European champion, or Jack Demp-
sey, American aspirant. Richard
reserved the right. however, to wait
until March 25, before naming Will
lard's opponent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25

Mineola, n. Y, Jan. 25.-The
vast estate of Jacques LeBaudy,
the Emperor of Sahara" who was
shot to death by his wife, Marie A.
LeBaudy, at her home in West
cording to a statement made to-
cording OTTO statement made to-
day by Mrs. LeBaudy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
DISCONTTNUES SERVICE.

Norfolk, Va. Jan. 2o--DiscOn-
tinuation by the CLYDE Line Steam
ship company of passenger service
between Philadelphia and Norfolk
beginning Monday next was an
nounced by William A MarabIe,
Norfolk agent of the line. 1t was
unable to compete with the gov
eminent controlled lines it was
said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
PERSHTNG no RETURN.

Paris, Jan. 25.-General John
Pershing, commander OF Amer
lean armies in Europe, will return
to the United States with President
Wilson on the transport George
Washington. it was learned today.
He inspected the embarkation CEN
ter at LIE Mans today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
MORE STATES CERTIFY.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Wyoming
and Idaho certified the result of
their legislatures ratifying the pro-
hibition federal amendment. to the
state department today, making a
total of 80 states so ratifying. Both
were certified by the governors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
BANKS SHOW DECREASE.

New York Jan. 25-The actual
condition of clearing house banks
and trust companies for the week
shows that they hold s48,133, no re
serve in excess of legal require
ments. This is decrease OF $1S,-
504, $50 from last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
RESTME MEETINGS

Announcement was made today
by Dale 2. Rowe. president of the
Tri-City Radio association. that
regular weekly meetings are to be
conducted at the Rock Island Y.
NJ. C. A. in the near future, a room
having been secured there in
which to hold the sessions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
Mrs. Mrrn Z. Johnson.

Mrs Myro F. Johnson. So years
old, died at st. Anthony's hospital
last night. Deceased was born in
Berwick. Ill, May 27, 1884. Flu
neral services will be held at Ber-
wick, where the body will be taken
for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
POPE .RFCFIYFS YANKS.

Rome, Friday, Jan. 24.-PopN
Benedict today received a group of
American naval officers. They
were presented by Monsignor
OHePn. rector of the American col
leg in Rome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
POLL HEAVY VOTE.

Berlin. Jan. 25.-The German So
cialist Democratic party pOlled
more than 100000 votes in the
elections OF last Sunday, according
TO the Freiheit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate Of ". II. Scott deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, Rock Island Saw
ings Bank, has this day filed its final
report and settlement as such in the
probate court OF Rock Island coun-
ty. and hearing on said report has
been set for Feb. S, 1919, at 10 o'clock
a. m, at which time persons inter
ested may appear and make objec-
tions thereto. and if no objections
are filed. said report will be approv-
ed at that time, and the underSig ned
will ask fOr an order OF distri button,
and upon making such distribution,
will ask to be discharged.
Rock Island Ill, Jan. Is, 1919.
ROCK ISLAND SAVINGS BANK.
Executor under the iastfWiu and tes-
tamant OF " H. Scott deceased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
N!B1ofS

Phone RI. 285. Trefz Express Co
. Tri-City Towel Supply company.
r. L Clean Towel Service. Phone
r. l. 4476.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
VISITS FRONT Sunday.

Paris. Jan. 25.-President Wilson
plans to make the first of a series
of short trips to the devastated re-
gions of France, Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25

tai disabilities, and to make sim
liar reports to the welfare depart
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25

team defeated the Monmouth high
school basketball team here last
evening by a score Of 35 TO 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
ENecntor,a NnfIce.

ESTATE OF LIl4le EaSaI, deceasE al.
The undersigned having beeH ap-
testament of Lizzie Ia gal late Of
the county of Rock Island, state IF
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no.
Hon. Benjamin 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 first Monday in March,
next, at which time all persons nav
ing claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend for
the purpose of having the same adj
justed- All persons indebted to said
estate are requested TO make fmme-
date payment to the undersigned
Dated 10th day OF January, A d
1919 HARRY T. EAGAL,
Executor
walker & Sweeney. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
CAMBRIDGE IN WIN.

Especial to The Argus)
Cambridge, Ill. Jan. 25.-The
Cambridge high school basketball
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-07
NelU Lots of Cool
Summer Bedspreads

Name any good, standard kind of Summer bed
spread and we ready to show it to YOU in all
for which it can regularly be sold Nothing extraor
binary about that, you may say and quite right.
, But what we want to impress upon YOU is not
that IT. is extraordinary, but that it is true so that
when you want to buy spreads you will have no
excuse for not getting the kind that are best worth
buying WI W
OF particular note two grades of spreads
made with scalloped edges and cut corners, one re-
marKably good pique spread at S. the other
satin-srped spread at Sc, both intended for double
The complete price range for spreads goes from,
SOU to "a for single sizes and from So to $3.50
different prices in between. ~ 'Hoi'e az
(sixth Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-07
White Dresses for June
Graduation

June Is busy month for the girl to whom
= !e Is commencement time, and if she gets her
dress all ready to wear she has all the more time
for other things.
A case full of snowy new white frocks are ready
to be tried on and most of them fit without any
alterations, SO carefully have they been made
There are sheer, crisp white organdies, plenty
of Summary pretty net dresses, quite number Of
embroidered voiles, and still others of white crepe
Georgette and white point desprit.
The styles are youthful girlish and most attrac-
tive; tucks figure many, practically all have
sashes, and others have lace embroidery.
$40 to $50-14 to 20 year sizes.
aa (Second Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-07
DnH a Fesc Women's Sports
~ Goats Are Still Here

So these have just marked great deal less than
they were in order to make them go more quickly.
They very beautiful garments in bright colored
sk-and-wool poplin, some with brushed wool trimming,
plain and checked veves knitted silk covert cloth and
SO on--scarcely two alike.
It Is the newest and smartes fashion to these
pretty jackets with silk sports skirts white tub skirts
New prices read $25 to $47.5O.
. F, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-07
Xhen the "Boy" Comes
" Back and Is Myited Out

He will much appreciate it if some of the family,
not to mention interested friends should think giving
him the little things in jewelry he will need
For example, cuff links or buttons, tie clasps collar
buttons scarf pins vest chains fobs ockes rings, belt
buckles, key chains, pocket knives match boxes cigar
cite cases and finally a really good watch.
In 14-kt. gold all these articles may be had from
s1.25 for collar button up to $70 the highest price
for the finest watch.
Jewery Store. Chestnut and Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-07
Dainty Gifs-These
NelU Madeira Linens

Two groups in purchase.
One comprises eXcellently hand-scalloped and
hand-embroidered pillow cases, the other lot of
very attractive lunch sets of 13 pieces, showing
equally dainty hand scalloping and hand embroidery
of the clever and attractive kind that only the
Madeira Islanders can turn out.
The pillow cases are in the regulation size with
plenty OF designs to select from and moderately
priced for such good qualities, size 221aX36 inches
finished, at $9.75 to SIS pair
The lunch sets are in selection of good designs
at $6.75 set
CFirst Floor, ChestnuD