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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
BLACK HAWK WILL
REOPEN ON SEPT. z
FOR IT'S PATRONS

After being closed since June IS
the Black Hawk theatre 1l03
Twelfth avenue, will reopen for
business Sept 7, the management
announced today.
While the theatre has been clos
ed it has been thoroughly cleaned
and renovated and the interior has
been completely redecorated. To in
sure greater comfort the manage
ment announces a new ventilation
system has been installed. Two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

new picture machines have alsC
been purchased and will Be read!
for use at the opening. These viii
be operated by a union operator. i.
The opening show will be "p1t
House Divided" which will be {
first release film, and natural!
has never before been shown IL
the tri-cities. Other pictures wh.cl
are coming and will be shown a
the Black Hawk in the near future
are: Yankee Doodle in Berlin,
featuring Mack SeHnett's bathinI
beach girls; THE Lion and IN,
Mouse" THE Third Degree" "ThI
Gamblers" "The Other Mani
Wife" and THE Fire Fingers.
The usual high standard comedies
will also continue to be offered az
the Black Hawk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

Our Boys Section has been enlarged to
almost twice its former space-new faH
and winter stocks are here and we are
better prepared in every way to meet the
wants Of the Tri-C1ty boys.
Boys kniekerbocker suits for dress and
school wear. finely tailored of neat and
fancy cassimeres, serges and corduroy.
Most Of these suits have two pairs of
knickers, double seats anu knees-a
splendid collection at 81 SO, $3.50, $9.45,
$1O,25, $10.75, S11.50 and 1925
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
Chjldre11's U7qder1Uear

Knit waists-tape or sew-on buttons,
all sizes and three different qualities.
Each 35c and Soc
ChiidTen's waist union suits, early
fall weight, ankle length. short sleeves
. to years, suit $1.25.
Children's Nazareth waist suits,
sleeveless and knee length, all sizes,
suit Zee.
Children's vests, extra fine quality,
light weight, suitable for early wear.
Short or long sleeves, each Csc, 35c
and SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
For the Girls

Superior quality cotton hose fine ribbed
at very low price, sizes 5 to ~, pair x9c;
sizes to 10-35c
Topsy Brand hose, extra fine quality
highly mercerized white, black and brown.
Sizes to 81, pair Soc and Csc.
il, Misses Cadet Hose, made same as the
boys in fine rib and lighter weight. The
hose that have the linen heels and toes,
sizes 5 to 1880 and Csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
Give FRESHMEN
TILL FRIDAY TO
ACCEPT OFFERS
Boss Printers Say That Men Must
Work on S3S a Week as Min
imum Salary Basis.

If job pressmen don't accept the
wage scale of $33 as a minimum
salary for week by Friday morn
ing of this week, they may find
themselves out of a job, If the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

company in Davenport were to quit
at noon today.
An amicable settlement Of the
difference is expected before the
end of the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
For the Boys

New Century No. l ribbed cotton hose,
elastic garter top, sizes 6 to 10-pair Soc
sizes 1917 to 11-45c.
"Eiffel Lad fine ribbed hose, two thread
yarn, with extra heavy heels and toes. Just
the hose for boys wear, sizes to IN, pair
39c; to 11-45c.
Pure Cadet dye hose, gooG serviceable
weight for boys hard wear, linen heels and
toes. Satisfaction in every pair. Sizes o
to S-pair soc; to 11-65c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

Rev. P H. Durkin, was chosen to
draw up resolutions in respect to
the late F. o. Van Calder, who was
a member of the Rotary club.
Drury Entertains.
Charles A. Drury of the Modern
Woodmen of America offices gave a
group of readings, several of them
by James Whitcomb Riley. in a
very pleasing manner He is quite
an accomplished entertainer and
kept the large assembly of Rotar-
ians hanging onto his words all
during the recitation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

. 1t is said that a single drop q
nicotine will kill a rabbit in three
and a half minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
At The Candy Counter

Just in-a shipment of fresh Meadowbrook
Milk Chocolates, Taste Excel Bittersweets,
MarshmaIIows, Carames and Nougates.
Also fresh homemade chocolates anc bon bons
in variety Of shapes and hayors, Csc per pound.
sPEcIAL-Grab-bag packages of assorted q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
Hair Bow Ribbons

No school girls outfit is com
plete without 4 new hair bow.
We are showing a beautiful as
sortment OF new ribbons, both
plain and fancy, in a wide price
range, but featuring three spe-
cial lots at a yard SOC, 49c and
sec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
Plush and Fur Coats

Are ready in splendid early assortments. Snappy Au
days nearly here then you'll your
all spc and sPanoy Here and ready
Full length of Peco plush loose and belted backs,
with large fur and plush reversible collars S29I5
S42.5O
Short plush in black and beaver loose back
belted, pockets and large collars, $2975 to $4500
Short Waleby fur with French seal collars and
cuffs, box style, very classy and nifty, S175.00
Short French seal deep yoke effects, trimmed
large fur buttons belts in front, priced $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
Children's School Hosiery

Children begin hosiery
all supplied hosiery Dependable
at the lowest possible prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
NetU Gi71gha111s

New Fall ginghams are here in
boUnteous assortments of plaiC}s,
checks, stripes and plain colors-
Just in time for children's school
frocks- Many pretty new color COM
binatio0s are seen in these. new as
sentiments.
Prices range from 35c to s9c yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
ChiIdre41's Umbrellas

Start to school prepared for rainy day.
Special Valuesin children's sizes, each Sass
-$I50-$2O0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

Children's Knit Pants-Ankle or
knee lengths, light weight. pair 70, IS
and soc.
SPEcIAL-Girls' Ii ght weight union
suits, short or long sleeves, ankle or
knee length. Broken sizes. Enc
To close quick-suit ......... sDOG
sPEClAL-Childrens knit Or
waists, broken sizes, each -. GOC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

Boys extra knicker pants made for
hard wear of substantial materials at
but little more than half the prices you
would expect to pay. Priced while this
supply lasts at SLIP, $3.50, $l.75, $3.50
and S3.12
Boys blouse waists and shirts, at
tached collar styles. of percale, madras
and novelty cloths-a large selection at
Use. CSC, $112. SIPS, $3.50 and $1.75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

Cameras, S u PIP Ii c 8,
Printing, Developing,
Enlarging i'm our Photo
graphic Section.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
The School Miss
Will Want New
Middies

A newly arrived shipment
brings scores of fresh new
MILDLY blouses of French
flannel for Autumn and win
ter wear. Shown in Victory
Red, Cardinal, Navy and
White-nilitary or sailor
styles, priced $4.75 to $3.50.
White galatea middies
with colored collars of flan-
mel and sell material-many
styles and all sizes. Prices
S1.25 to S2.99.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-13
For Women

SUITS with grace and dignity Of
line, no matter what tho fabric. Of
tricotinc, fine serge, oxford cloth,
velour checks, tricolettc-of all the
fabrics that are identified with
smartness, in styles as diversified as
women's personalities.
$23.4 to $224.00
DRESSES which prove beyond a
doubt that simplicity is the keynote
of smartness, if the style is right to
start with. Man-tailored dresses of
serge, tricotine or Poiret twill, many
handsomely embroidered. Dresses of
Ieorgettc crepe, of tricolctte, of
satin, silk, taffcta, moire-a collcc-
ton that leaves no taste unsatisfed.
$14.74 to $4,000
COATS And Wraps run wide
range from severely tailored belted
coats to handsomely draped capcs or
afternoon wraps. There are no less
than twenty-five fabrics represented
IN our Spring collection. Bolivia,
evora cloth, duvct de lainc, trico-
1lne' sllvertone, tricolctte, moirc silk
orocade, silk duvetyn, failc and manv
more of both silk and wool.
S14.74 to $224.0O
CHlLD'S DRESS Of organdie with
dear hftle pleated yu6qes and TRIM
ming o. fVo-fone ribbon. Size, Z.
, ana ve0's' $7.04
ORGANDIE TURBAN trimmed
~'fh T0i. lace and baby ribbon.
$4.69
New-York tribune., 1919-04-13

WE have from womans own point of view In the
Fashion Sections of this store you will find costumes
selected with unerng judgment STYLE The qualities and
tailoring such that will make the garments retain their
smaness throughout the season. long after the Easter holiday
past The selections large that every woman NAV
find clothes particularly suited her individual SELF as if thew
were custom designed
And when the time grows Short we propose this store as
the place where you may select your Easter costume with all
its accessories-wh no regrets
New-York tribune., 1919-04-13
Accessories

store and choose them wisely the chances are that they
will make" For are showing wells that will make
hat Aatterng neckwear that will give new pos
sbltes for dress suit gloves to COM
pete every style of costume shoes hosiery umbrellas,
ewelry and handkerchefs to lend beauty to the
ensemble
New-York tribune., 1919-04-13
Millinery

She may be young debutante, a smart miss, or
woman of maturcr years-somcwherc there is hat
that exactly expressive of her personality, and that
somewhere is Millinery Salon In the French
model hats themselves in their faithful copies made
with French materials among the American made and
American designed hats in models as varied as the
flowers in Spring garden, there is just the hat for
you $496 to $3.50
New-York tribune., 1919-04-13

WOMAN'S SUIT of nnvy Poiret
fa0iA, copied from an imported
model. The collar and long vestee
are Of fancy satin. $4,000
New-York tribune., 1919-04-13

M1SS'S SUIT Of navy 1voo1 trieo-
tine in a nezv eollarless model tibed
with silk braid. Finished svith a
gold brocade blasfron. $89.75
New-York tribune., 1919-04-13
For Misses

SUITS that express the mode in a
youthful manner, by clever subtle
ties of style that distinguish the miss
from the maturer woman, not by the
SIZE OF her clothes, but by their fash
'onlng and skilful design. There are
clever collarless suits, severely tai
lored modes, and others that feature
sport lines. $23.74 TO s94.75
CAPES lead in fashionable wraps
tor misses. Some flare in almost cir
cular fashion; others are wide at the
shoulders and taper smartly at the
ankles. There are capes of every
appropriate silk and wool fabric.
Coats and wraps, too, for misses
who prefer them. S19.74 TO $1,000
FROCKS which unfold lovely
Secret-that youth is beauty. For
IN the plastic medium of this sea-
sons manifold fashions, misses
dresses have moulded a style that
will prove becoming to every young
woman. The materials are almost
as many in variety OF. color aid de-
sign as the styles. S14.14 to S0S.75
New-York tribune., 1919-04-13

Ao1 1K the formal Spring opening of the fashion world.
IL Is but week away. And every woman wants to be-
= alred to attend Springs own glad festvty, the
Easter Parade ' N~
" Is only woman who Understands how many parts there
are TO womans costume how many accessories constitute
smartness after the suit or dress wrap is chosen
1t only who understands how much bouobt r,
be spent upon the selection of the more important articles IN
order that they may form fitting background for the sma
ensemble
New-York tribune., 1919-04-13

WOMAN'S CAPE Of Macy nico-
lette, handsomely beaded and heav-
lily t0sseled. 1t is lined in Copen-
hagen blue. $4,000
New-York tribune., 1919-04-13

CHILD's COAT of tan taeeta
svith nNrrosv shirred ruHes and deep
circular collar. S277s
HAT of fafefa and silk sfrasp COM
blned. 1914
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
The Presidents statement follows:

The Presidents statement follows
"On September the convention OF the United Mine
Workers of America Cleveland Ohio adopted proposal de-
claring that all the bumnous fields shall be de-
clared having automatically expired November IoIo and
making various demands including 90
and the adoption OF hour day and 6veday week and
vding that the satisfactory should
be secured for the central competitive fields before November
the national officials should be authorized and instructed
call general strike of all buminous and mine workers
throughout the United States effective November
Pursuant these instructions the officers of the
This Of the proposed this
affecting the economic welfare and the domestic health the
people.
ut is proposed to abrogae which
made with the sanction of the United States Fuel Admins
aton which during the of the war;
but not beyond April l. 1910.
THE strike is proposed at when the government
living and has appealed with other classes of workers
postpone similar disputes until reasonable opportunity has
been afforded for dealing with the of living. -.
t recognized that the strike woulo practically shut off
the countrys supply Of its principal fuel time when inter
ference with that supply calculated
famine. "a. ..-.a.. !. q. r.
"AH would be affected alike by strike of
character and M victims be the rich only but the
and the needy welese able provide advance
fuel supply for domestic use 'E-
at would involve the shutting down OF countless industries
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26

" feel convinced that individual members of the United
Mine Workers would not vo full consideration
OF such strike under these conditions.
When reaches the point appears to
vole practically the entire productive capacity country
with respect TO Of the vital necessities
and industrial life and when the in the
circumstances have stated and time and
culated involve the maximum of danger public
in this critical hour Of countr e the public
comes the paramount consideration
1n these circumstances solemnly national
and the local officers and also the individual members of the
United Mine Workers of America recall all looking
necessary to prevent stoppage of work
at time for plain speaking These matters with which we
DEAL touch not only the welfare of class
Germ the webeng the comfort and the life of all
pie feel duty in the public interest
attempt to the of this thus TO
parayze the industry of the with
eng and distress of all people be grave
moral and legal against the people
the United States do nothing to say that the
law will be enforced and will be found protect
trests of the nation that this
unhappy business. ~-
81 opinion the merits of the controversy
bave already suggested plan by which may be
reached and hold myself in reatess request of either
both sides appoint tribunal investigate all the
facts with aiding in the earliest possible orderly
Element of the questions issue between the
interests but also of the general public be fully
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
INNOCENT Man
SLAIN INCHASE
after BANDITS
Posse Stays Wayfarer Who
Did Not Understand
Command to Halt.

Beaver Falls. Pa. Oct. 25.-An in
nocsnt man lie dead but the bandits.
except possibly one. who yesterday
robbed the State Bank here, MUIR
tered a director of the institution
and escaped with more than $500
in currency. are still at large to-
night. Officials nave announced
that Tom Mariana. killed by an
armed posse near Cooks Ferry. was
not implicated in the hold-up and
his companions. Walter Rocella and
Pete Mareno. Of Youngstown. Ohio.
who were held in Jail here. have
been released.
According to the story accepted
by the officials, Martania. 'RocelIa
and Mareno did not understand
what was required of them when
the posse halted them and started
to run. The shooting followed. Mar
tania being killed
The police here say they have the
fourth member of the bandit party
in custody. He was caI tured BY
the posse eight miles from here. ac-
cording to the police. and gave the
burg.
The prisoner is said to have con-
fessed that he drove the automo-
bile in which the bandits travelled
from Pittsburg to Beaver Falls.
adding that the three men had
hired him and. that he had no
knowledge Of the robbery until
after the shooting had occurred.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
CLOCKS CAUSE
MANY WORRIES
Train Time Changes Leave Many
Behind-Information Bureau
Swamped With Queries.

Have you set your clock back an
hour
IL you have forgotten that 2 o'clock
this morning was the time scheduled
by Congress to end daylight-saving,
with a consequent turning back of
the clocks hands. you may be late
for church. All activity in Washing
ion will be resumed today on the old
schedule.
Many cities throughout the country
have become accustomed to think a
great deal of that extra hour Of
daylight and are passing city ordi-
nsnces to retain IL.
All Trains stopped.
For one hour, commencing at ?
o'clock this morning. not a train in
the country stirred, or~at least was
not supposed 10 have moved. mo
matter where bound. they we're un-
der orders to remain at a standstill
for the dead hour"
There was considerable confusion
among the travellers at Union Station
last night owing to the system ar
ranged by the Railroad Administra-
ton to cope with the delayed train
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
CONVICT WOMAN
OF SLAYING nun
Jurors Find Priests S House.
keeper Killed Sister II
Years Ago.

Leland, Mich. Oct. 2s.-Mrs. Stan
islaw Lypczynska was round guilty
OF the murder of Sister Mary ia
nina. twelve years ago. by jury
in circuit court here today. The
jury was out ten hours and return
ed a verdict of first degree murder.
Mrs. Lypczynsks, housekeeper for
Father ,Bienowski, pastor of st. Iss,-
dore's Church. was charged with
killing the sister because she was
jealous of her, and with burying
the body under the church. Evil
dence introduced at the trial show
ed the bones were later removed
and reburied outside the church.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
URGES INVASION
TO SAVE JENKINS
Senator Backs Move as u.
S. Calls Mexico to Ac-
count for Abduction.

The United States should send
armed troops into Mexico to effect
the release of Consular Agent WILL
lam o. Jenkins. in the opinion of
Senator Myers, Montana. who intro
duced a resolution to that effect in
the Senate yesterday.
Meantime. the state Department
sent a telegram to the American
Embassy In Mexico City instructing
1t to insist that the Mexican gov
ernment definitely advise the en-
bassy what action has been taken
toward bringing about the release
of Mr.. Jenkins. -
CONTINUED ON FACE FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
Threatened Coal Strike
Finds City's Bins Filled

Many private consumers have failed
to prepare for the shortage, and con-
seQuently will be the sufferers in event
Of an acute coal shortage. Large coal
dealers have well stocked yards. but
advance orders will probably make a
heavy drain upon their resources.
Asks Tenants to Save.
Should the bituminous coal miners
prolong the strike into the winter
months. the heating problem here will
be a serious matter to cope with. In
view Of this. large buildings and apart
ments are seeking the cooperation OF
their tenants in conserving as much
fuel as possible
At present very little coal is being
shipped to this city but dealers be-
lieve their advance orders will be
taken care of by the operators before
the general strike is declared. The
dealers are optimistic on the situation
and are pleased with their successful
eie 70 III III SHs "dShhs'oh Soh-
sumers &c store coal during the sum-
mer months.
No Cause for Worry.
There l. no cause for worry over
this strike" declared o. c. Raymond.
manager of the J. p. Agnew COM
psny. We have had strikes before
and ALWAYS came ont all iis hi
Coal prices will probably take u big
jump before long and Nj. Private
Consumer who has been Un bio TO
purchase large quantities in advance
will be the loser. Dealers are not con-
templating to boost the prices unless
forced to do so by a strike OF long
duration which, il Is cOnsid' ed. would
make increased prices inevitable,
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
COL. ROOSEVELT
WILL LEFT $8lO,6O7
Former Presidents Entire Estate
Willed to Widow to Dispose of
To Children as She Sees Fit.

Mineola. y. Y. Oct. 25.-Col
Theodore Roosevelt left an estate
valued at sS1O.so7. according to af-
fidsvits filed with the transfer tax
appraiser today by George T.
Roosevelt. one Of the executors OF
the will.
From this sum will be deducted
S33.SsS.I2 for funeral expenses
counsel fees and execctors' fees.
The entire remaining estate, by the
terms OF the will, goes to the
widow. Mrs. Edith Kermit Roose-
welt. who may dispose Of il among
the children in any way she may
decide.
The Roosevelt estate At Oyster
Bsy. known as "SaEamore Hill" Is
appraised at t1sesoe. AmorE tho
tonds included in the estate are,
Liberty bonds of The frs Issue
valued at ses.elo: liberty bonds Of
the second issue. valued at sst.oie,
liberty bonds OF the third issue
valued at sielss.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
Want u. S. Permit to Sell
$4,000, 900 Of Liquor

Chicago. Oct s5.-Attorney Levy
Mayer left Chicago today for Louis
Vile. KY, to make final effort to
lengthen j. BarleycCrn's life.
Mayer in federal court will ask that
s55,ooo.oOo worth Of LIQUOR owned by
the Kentucky Distilieries and Ware
house Company be permitted to enter
the market before the advent Of cpa-
stitutional prohibition January ls.
The company paid tax OF oven
100000 September |. Mayer saiL
The attorney viii attack the consti-
tutionslity of the war time p'ohib'-
tion act He will charge that private
property is thereby destroyed withou,
due rexompense.s
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
STRIKERS IN
BATTLE AT
CANTON, 0.
Disregard Threat of the
Governor to Send State
Guard, Armed With Ma
chine Guns-Regulars
Ready to Entrain in Ken
lucky.

Canton. Ohio. Oct. S.-Disregard-
ing the threat OF Governor Cox To
use the Ohio National Guard. which
he mobilized today for action here
IL the necessity arose. steel workers
and strikers engaged in a brief bit
hot battle tonight around the United
Alloy Steel Company plant. A num-
her Of persons were injured. none
seriously.
The battle started when the Sav
shift left the plant. Several shots
were fired.
II was not known whether Gov
ernor Cox would carry out his threat
to send his troops into the city.
Several companies. armed with ma
chine guns, are ready for action al
Akron. a few miles from Canton.
ReEularr Awaiting Orders.
Camp Taylor. Louisville, KY. Oct.
25.-With full equipment for action,
including 10 days a tions held by
each organization. the four riot bat
tslions Of the First Division at Camp
Taylor are sitting tight" waiting for
further orders from the central de-
partment at Chicago on whose orders
preparations 10 take the field were
begun Thursday night No actual
entertainment orders have been reeeiS-
ed, but the order to be on the alert
indicates tnat the FIRST division viii
be called upon for the next outbreak
Of violence in industrial sections
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
WILSON'S SLEDGE-HAMMER BLOWS

Here is what President Wilson says about the prop
This Is one Of the sravest steps ever proposed in
this country affecting the economic welfare and domestic
health Of the people," a T.
"An interests would be affected alike by strike Of
this character and its victims must be not the rich only
but the poor and needy as well"
- Under these circumstances it is not only mjust-
fcabk, it Is unlawful" ,.s...,ss,. ...