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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
EXPECT PEACE
WILL ENSUE IN
RAIL AFFAIRS
Shop and Maintenance Men Accept
4 Cents Advance As Temper
airy ExpedieRt.

Detroit, Mich. Sept. 13-
The railroad administration
will unreserVedely ACCEPT the
proposal of the United Breth-
erhood Of Maintenance of Way
employees and Railway Shop
lab0rers, for a new working
schedule. according TO a mes
sage read before closed ses-
sion of the convention here
this morning. This means, Of
ficials of the brotherhood state.
that there will be no strike of
the organizations members.
The message. declared author
lied by w. s. Tiler, director of the
division of operation of the rail ad-
ministration requested, officials
stated. that the national commit
Washington to sign the new agree
ment.
COncede Only Point.
The rail administration conceded
the only point remaining in dis
pute, the granting of overtime pay
at the rate of time and one-half,
the convention heads declared
Grand President Allan E. Barker
and Grand Secretary George Seal.
both of Detroit, were reelected
unanimously this morning.
Detroit, Mich, Sept Is. The
United Brotherhood of Mainten-
ance of Way employees and Railway
Shop laborers expects the railroad
administration eventually will
grant the new working agreement
desired, according to brotherhood
officials who anticipated that Di-
Hines would dis
cuss, with the convention here
next week the one point in dis
pute.
Brotherhood officials said today
that the men are not satisfied with
the omission from the proposed
agreement of a clause granting
overtime pay to all classes of la
Dor in the organization at the rate
of time and one-haIf, but they ex-
pect a settlement on this point.
AvertS Strike Danger.
The convention, in closed ses-
sion yesterday, adopted the admin
istration's suggestion, it was stat
ed. to accept cents per hour wage
increase pending efforts to bring
living costs to normal, thus avert
ing likelihood of a strike.
Today's sessions OF the conven-
ton were to be taken up with cleo
ton of officers and all OF next week
with constitution revision, adop-
ton of resolutions and working
out of plans for the proposed sys-
tenn of cooperative departmental
and mail order stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
CONFUSED BY CAR,
AUTO STRIKES HER
Especial Moline Service

Miss Helen Johnson, 1913
Twenty-ninth avenue, was struck
and run over by an automobile al
Sixteenth street and Nineteenth
avenue last evening Although she
was unconscious when picked up
Miss Johnson appears not to have
been seriously injured.
The automobile. driven by otto
Stamp of Silvis. was headed south
on Sixteenth street. A street car
going north confused Miss Johnson
and she ran directly in front Of the
motor car.
Unless internal Injuries develop
Miss johnson will speedily recover,
said DR.. II. 4. Beam, who attended
her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
SELLS CIGARETS
TO BOYS; FINED
SUM OF $23.40
Especial Moline Service.)

Mrs. Laura Bledsoe, owner of q
store at 1914 Seventh street, Moline,
paid S2340 in police court this
morning when she pleaded guilty to
violating a city ordinance prohibit
ing sale of cigarets to minors under
10 years of age.
Charles Nelson, age 10, and boy
companion told of purchasing. sew
eral packages of cigarets from Mrs.
Bledsoe without an order from the
parents of either. The boys mother
was complainant in the action. Mrs.
Bledsoe's only defense was that she
thought the cigarets were being
purchased for the father.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
court AWARDS
FARE ADVANCE
TO TROLLEY co,
Injunction Restraints State Officers
I'm Case Of East St. Louis
Interurban.

F Danville. H. Sept. t3.-Judge
George W. English OF the United
States district court. here today
granted an injunction against the
Illinois public utilities commission.
the Acknowledgement of the state
and the states attorneys of Madi-
son and St. Clair counties from in
terfering with the East st. Louis
G Suburban Railway company's
raise in passenger rates.
The court held that the traction
line was in direct competition with
the steam roads under government
control and were therefore entitled
TO charge the same rate, cents
a mile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
TT COSTS MORE
TO HAVE NURSE
LOWERING NEAR
(speciaI MOLINE SerYice. }

And now the cost of getting well
has gone up in Moline.
The nurses of this city announce
a boost in prices for their services
to S35 per week, which is an in
crease of IS. The angels of mercy
in Rock Island and Davenport have
long since been enjoying the higher
weekly stipend.
All of which can be taken to in
dictate that the old familiar strain
made popular by the doughboy, 81
don't wanna get WELL" is going to
be extremely unpopular hereafter.
cen though the nurse is of the
pretty, beWitching type. A man
can't be happy when forced to dig
deeper in his pocketbook TO pay for
said happiness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
PENSION FUND TO
BE SUPERVISED BY
A TRUSTEE BOARD
Especial Moline Service)

The Moline pension fund is to
be placed in charge of a board Of
trustees to be organized soon, and
to consist of three members, two
to be appointed by Mayor G. p.
Skinner and one to be elected by
the police.
The fund was established by
state law and has been in opera
ton in Moline since spring. 1t is
subscribed by small tax, a light
fee by the policemen and certain
licenses and fees collected by the
city.
At present four ex-policemen
are on the pension list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
MADE SECRETARY
IN Y. w. G. A. WORK
Especial Moline Service. }

Miss Jane King has been appoint
ed a secretary of the central states
district of the Y W. G. A with of
fee in Chicago. She has been con-
nected with the Moline Y. Nj, c. A.
staff for more than a year. She will
go to New York to take a brief
training course in the Y. W. G. a
college. Her new duties will be
mainly 10 promote y. W. G. A.
activities in three states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
REV. HANNA GOES
TO OHIO CHARGE

Rev. NJ. G. Hanna, formerly pas
tor of the Milan Presbyterian
church and well known in Rock
River presbytery, has rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Cen
ter Presbyterian church at Seaton
Ill, to accept a charge in Ohio.
Rev. Mr.. Hanna has been station
ed at SeatOn since his removal
from Milan several years ago. The
resignation takes effect Sept 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Administrators Notice.
IT, n

Estate of Henry N. Letnhard. deeeas-
ed.
The undersigned. having been appointed
administrative of the estate of Henry N
Leinhard late OF the county of Rock
Island state of Illinois. deceased. hereby
gives notice that she will appear before
the probate court of Rock Island county
at the probate court room. in the city of
Rock Island. at the November term. on
the first Monday in November next. at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to aaid estate are
requested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned
Dated 26th day of August, A D. 1919.
LOUISA H. LEINHARD.
Admin ztratriy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.
E of Grace willard Condo. deceas

Administrators Notice.
Estate OF Grace willard Condo. deceas-
ed
The undersigned. having been appoint
ed administrators of the estate of Grace
willard Condo, late of the county of
Rock Island- state of Illinois. deceased
hereby gives notice that they will appear
before the probate court of Rock Island
city of Rock Island at the January
term. on the first Monday in January
next. az which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested 70 attend for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment 10
the undersigned.
Dated 18th day of August A. D. 1919.
JOHN A CONDO AND ROCK ISLAND
SAVINGS RANK Administrators
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Adminisfrstor's Notice.

Estate OF Sohh q hsFLlLl' Oecsased-
The undersigned having been appoint
ed administrator Of the estate of John S.
n artin late of the county of Rock Island
state lof Illinois. deceased. hereby gives
notice that he will appear before the pro-
bate court of Rock Island county at the
probate court room, in the city of Rock
Island at the November term. on the
first Monday in November, next. at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
TO make immediate payment to
the undersi Ened.
Dated a6fh DAY Of August 4 D. 1919.
WILBUR ?. MARTIN, Administrator
"'akord. SShoeae & Stafford. ATTORNEYS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
HEARING ON ROAD
TO METROPOLIS rs
DUE ON THURSDAY
lSpeciaI 10 The Argus. }

Springfield. Sept. 13.--The petit
ton of the Davenport. Springfield
and Southern railway company for
a certificate of convenience and
necessity to construct a railroad
from Rock Island to Metropolis will
come before the Illinois public
utilities commission in a hearing
next Thursday. The commission
set this date for the hearing today.
It will take place in Springfield be-
fore Chairman Dempsey Of the COM
mission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
DENIES MOTION
OF HUSBAND TO
HAVE NEW TRIAL.
Especial Moline service.l

Judge G. o. Dietz in Moline city
court today denied motion of NeIs
Johnson for new trial for his
cross-biII for divorce from Esther
Johnson, an announced that the de-
cree would be granted to the latter
Mr.. Johnson was found guilty of
cruelty to his wife year ago by a
jury. His cross-bill Will be dismiss
red
4 score Of witnesses were intro
duced in an attempt to prove Mrs
Johnson guilty of misconduct as a
means of obtaining a new trial, but
the Judge held that the evidence
was insufficient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
G. D. ROSE NAMED
WORKS MANAGER
TRACTOR PLANT
(SpeciaI Moline Service.

Charles ID. Rose, for several years
vice-president of the Velie Motors
corporation has been named works
manager of the Universal tractor
plant, according to announcement
today by officials OF the Moline
Plow company. Mr.. Rose has al
ready assumed his new duties.
He came to Moline from the
WHY'S Motor company, and is a
man of many years experience in
the motor car and tractor industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
LOSES PURSE TIME
OF AUTO ACCIDENT

]. II. Sullivan. foreman Of the
Western Foundry and Machine
company of Moline, who was badly
injured in an auto accident a week
ago, is improving nicely at the st.
Anthony hospital, but cannot be re-
moved to his home for some time
yet. At the time of the accident
all of Mr.. Sulliyan's personal be-
longings were returned to him, with
the exception of purse containing
81, a key and pair of tweezers,
which was lost in the mixup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

One of the numerous supersti-
tons of the Italian peasantry is
that rows of teeth hung round the
necks of little children will assist
them in teething.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
FIRE CAUSES SMALL LOSS.

4 small fire at the plant of the
Tri- City Rendering Works, Twenty
seventh avenue and Mill street.
about O'Clock yesterday after
noon caused damages amounting to
about $3.50. The fire started be-
tween the walls of the ice house.
The cause is unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
TOO MUCH POTK
AND RECEIVED
AT POSTOFFTCE
Especial Moline Service.}

Ten cases of pork and beans
above the amount of army food
ordered by Moliners in the first
shipment remain over at the posi-
Office and is to be sold direct to
buyers. The cans weigh less than
three pounds each and sell for IL
cents a can.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
FEUDISTS SETTLE
IN USUAL MANNER

Louisville. KY, Sept. Evil
liam Collins was shot and killed,
Hiram Hall probably fatally
wounded, and an unidentified man
slightly wounded in a pistol duel
late yesterday at Dry Creek, near
Whitesburg, KY, according to in
formation reaching here today. An
old feud is believed to have caused
the shooting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

Take the Rock Island Southern
to Mercer Co. Fair. Sept. Is to 20
inclusive. Plenty of cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

Take the Rock Island Southern
to Mercer Co. Fair, Sept Is to 20
inclusive Plenty of cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

Take the Rock Island Southern
to Mercer Co. Fair. Sept Is to 20
inclusive. Plenty of cars.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21
ADVENTURES SAIL
FOR FROZEN SIBERIA

NOME, Alaska, Aug. 2t-Twenty-
nine weather bronzed explorers hailing
from every quarter Of the globe and
bound Tor some mysterious gold country
OF Northern Siberia, left here tonight
aboard the sailing schooner Casco, once
the property Of Robert Louis Steven
son.
Fears were expressed BY Nome resi-
dents before the boat left that 1t would
not be able TO get through into the
Arctic ocean as reports received here
recently said the Boring straits we're
stu blocked with ice.
Members Of the ships company said
hey were bound for some point IN a
vast ~uninhabited territory lying along
the Arctic shore Of Siberia between
East Cape and the Lena river. They
would moi dlvulge the exact location
Of their destination.
The party Is known as the Northern
Mining and Trading company and Is
led by s; L. McGirk. a mining engineer,
company. A. l.. Johnson, another Of
the party, is vice-president. Capt. G..
+. oliver Is master Of the adventure
ship.
With the exception Of the destination
there is little mystery about the ex-
pection, McGirk said while here. He
asserted that the party possess certain
knowledge about the country for which
they are heading and are aiming to
explore the section and find what It
contains. No rich gold strikes are eX-
pected, he declared.
The Casco may be sent back from the
North this fall, after lAnding her pas
sengerS at their destination.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21
MEXICAN WATER RIGHT
CANCELLED FOR CAUSE

MEXICO CITY, Aug. Questioned
regarding the reported diplomatic pro-
test by the United States government
against the notification OF the, conces-
sion held by the "Compania Coustruc-
tora Richardson, s. A." to utilize the
waters of the Yaqui river, Pastor
Rouaix, secretary OF development, is
quoted as by Ell Democratic as saying
that the concession was cancelled be-
cause the company had not fulfilled the
conditions relative to furnishing water
for irrigation purposes ana development
work upon which the concession. was
granted.
The ID also states that, according
to the secretary. the oompany's irri-
cation system has been appropriated
by the government for the public good,
after compensation had been fixed on
the basis OF the cost OF the develop
ment work already done.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

London. Other organizations seen here
had been on their way to the battle
fields, while these men were return
ing.
Here were the Americans in steel
helmets, marching in companies OF
eight abreast with bayonets fixed" said
the Daily Express. They were as
halted, for a time, but while they
marched their faces were as serious and
as immoblle as the gravest Of craven
images. They made a prof0nd impress
sion on the o~nlookers. Their march,
ing was Roman in its iron strength
and precision"
IA magnificent regiment 1t was
said the Daily Telegraph, young men,
all Of them, and the quintessence OF the
alert and 1.-THE. Khaki clad, In brown
steel helmets, they looked most work.
manlike."
How magnificently they marched,
swinging past in perfect alignment:
with long, easy stride, heads held
high and shoulders squared" said the
Daily News, They were greeted vocif-
erously with as good cheering as lever
remember having heard In London
There was y grim, indornitabie look
about Pershing's men, said the Daily
Sketch, AN effect greatly heightened
by their shell helmets. and 1t made al
| the more wonderful the burst OF clear
color which followed as their masse1
banners came by; Old Glory, slonH
so that the fabric flew freely and nc
shred of color was lost. The cheering
OF the crowd turned at the sight Il
a great An OF delight. Except fol
| the passing of the massed colors of tn
| guards with their laureled staffs, Y
was the most picturesque moment o.
| the procession"
| " Good old Yangs, thus are thu
! Americans aftactinnately IL somewha'
| familiarly greeted said the Morning
Pest in It's story OF the procession.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21
BRITISH i.
DANCE ALL NIGHT
-
Victory Day Celebrants Not
Worried by Night in
London Streets.

LONDON, Aug, I-,-Londoners were
swept off their feet by the enthusiastic
l~oyousness OF some hundreds OF sailors
from the fleet anchored at the mouth
Of the Thames and Joined so heartily
in the Victory day demonstration re-
cently that there was dancing and sing
ingl IN the wet, slippery streets OF tho
west End within ar hour OF daylight.
so many thousands had gathered for
a night OF merrymaking In the hotels
and restaurants OF the West End that
when closing time came transportation
nome. As all tube trains stopped soon
after midnight, there was nothing left
for thousands but to spend the night
IN the streets. Great crowds gathered
In the vicinity OF Piccadilly, Leicester
square and Covent Garden stations, and
as u was raining gently the prospect
was dismal.
Are We d~qwnhearted." shouted a
cather-lunged sailor, and instantly
came a thunderous response from scores
OF his comrades In the crowd. which
was increased by answering shouts from
soldiers and civilians.
There we're many women In the
streets, some OF them In the patriotic
costumes they had worn in the dancing
earlier In the day. l~ntroductions were
not necessary In that atmosphere and
at that time OF night. Neither was
music as long as the crowd could sing
So the dance vas 0 In full swing.
sailors produced mouth organs, there
after there was music apionty. I
Tho dancing was IN the roadways, all
tho way from Piccadilly TO Leicester
square for the sidewalks were thronged
with other bclated persons who watched
the dance n cheered the dancers,
sailors everywhere we're tho leaders,
although many demoblllged soldiers
Joined In the festivities, Some Arneriv
y we're In the crowd. And oil the
time n ralned,
Toward morning the people began 10
tire Rome Of them sought resting
places IN the doorways Of shops and
ofice buildings, while others sinply sal
On the sidewalks. teamed IN against ms
tuildlnEt. 60 get such protection As ths
caves afforded and went 10 sieep, Al
some 81 the more important business
houses alesE Regent street. 70 which
many ~ The merFyrnAherA drift9d. ever
O'Clock "A " large numhNrn fast 1MiA0n
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21
For Itching Torture

There is one remedy that seldom
fails to stop itching torture and relieve
skin irritation and that makes the skin
soft. clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
Zemo, which generally overcomes all
skin diseases. Eczema, itch, pimples,
rashes, blackheads in most cases give
way to Zemo. Frequently, minor blem-
ishes disappear owe night. Itching us.
ually stops instantly. Zemo Is a safe,
antiseptic liquid, clean, easy to use and
dependable. 1t costs only 35c; an ex-
ira large bottle, $l00. II will not stain,
is not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins.
The Z, W. Rose Co.. Cleveland, O.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

Hundreds Of high-class Palm Beach Suits
for men and young men at this clearance
price. The finest garments, made of the best
grade Of GENUINE Palm Beach cloth--in
all those smart light and dark colorings and
fancy stripe effects that have been SO popular
this season. Single and double-breasted,
waist-seam, belted-back and plain sack styles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21
FREE TO
ASTHMA SUFFERERS
A New Home Method That Anyc
Can Use Without Discomfort
or Loss Of Time. n

IT, ENH"E-H- HH'E 4
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No matter in what climate you live,
matter what your age or occupatio
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We especially want to send 1t to tho
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arations. fumes, patent smokes" et
have failed. We want to show ever
one at our expense, that this nj
method is designed to end all diffici
breathing. all wheeling, and all tho
terrible paroxysms at once.
This free offer is too important
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

It's like putting money away and at a good
rate of interest to buy these suits at this price.
We could keep them until next season and make
money by it-but selling clothes is our business.
and this is clearance time. Better get you one of
these fine suits-there's a full month yet to wear
it, and twill come up bright for service next sea-
son, Regular $500, $500 and $1,000 suits for
$13.85.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21
ATLAS BUYS U

GREENVILLE, Miss. Aug, 81. (Spl,)
THE two-story business house at 800
Washington avenue, being In the heart
OF the business district, has been pur-
chased by Mr.. Eli Atlas, the considera-
ton being ST., 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21
WRECK KILLS SIX,

TRAvERS CITY. Mich. Aug. 21-s,x
tralnmen were killed and IA passenaers
injured when a Pere Marquette freight
train collided head-on with a passenger
train az Grawn. several miles south OF
here late Yesterday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

Rencher- Mattox.

RIPLEY, Miss, Aug. 81, (Spi.)-
Robert Rencher and Miss Tishie Mat
northern part OF the county, were
united In marriage a few days ago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21
ADM|RES
YANKEE VETERANS.

LONDON, Aug 21.-The provisional
regiment OF American soldiers, when
followed Gen. Pershing in the peace day
nrocession was the first sample OF.
American fighting troops to march In
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

The Orphans and Old Ladies' home
held Its regular meeting Wednesday.
+, r. Cooper, president, presided, Rou-
tine business was transacted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

Some people expect others TO do free
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

II Is often very difficult to find good
reasons why people should not be re-
elected to office. 81 want the place for
myself or my friends is about right,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21
Potts Studdard.

y RIPLEY. Miss, Aug. q. (Spl.)-
Nicely Potts and Miss Lila ~Studdard, Of
this county. were married Sunday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

There are lots of people outside Of
congress who seem opposed to day
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

Rev. Russell s. Brown, Of the Ply
mouth Community house, has Just re-
turned from a conference Of social
workers held ut T~allAdeEa, Ala, under
tho war camp community service. He
spent some time In Birmingham and
told Of the work being done In Mem
phiS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

Memphis can pull off big things when
she takes a notion to do SO, Politics Is
not her only stock In trade, It's Just
an interesting and expensive sideline.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-21

There will be an old-fashioned coun-
try picnic at Wilburn's lawn, on Mis-
sissippi boulevard, Aug. 20, under the
A. NJ. Il. church. The public Is invited.