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New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
Wheat Market Easier
On Big Crop PROSPECTS,

The wheat market is q shade easier,
with Minneapolis cents lower, owing,
no doubt, to less active demand from
millers, while at the seaboard quota
tions were little changed, as the ex-
port demand was of very Indifferent
character. Offers were not large and
the market appeared TO be in a waiting
position, while tho trade was watching
the crop development with keen in
tercst.
Most of the complaints received of
late have come from the soft. winter
wheat states, and on the whole the
crop is making excellent progress. I'm
less some unforeseen and unusual un-
favorable conditions arise between now
and harvest it seems highly probable
that the yield will be much larger than
anticipated.
The movement Of wheat recently has
been more liberal, but there has been
httie pressure On the market. and.
despite the fact that new winter wheat
is now being harvested in the extreme
Southwest, farmers hnvo not shown any
undue disposition to sell This may be
due to transportation conditions. and
Continued on pasr Msternl
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
Money and Credit

There was little doing in the Stock
Exchange money market yesterday
The renewal rate for call money was
7 per cent and there was no change
from that figure throughout the stock
market session, despite the heavy in
come tax payments falling due.
Bankers look for easier conditions at
least until toward tho end of the
month when preparations will be made
for the July I interest and dividend
disbursements. The demand for time
tinued to bid 81 per cent for loans
running four and five months, but
lenders were not disposed to grant
Accommodations. Mixed money was s
per cent bid.
Time money (mixed collateraD:
Yester- Year
Call money: day. ago.
On mixed collateral. -. 6
On industrial collateral 7 6A
Sixty days. 8081a 534 a 6
Ninety days. .......... 8M8h 5A as
Four months. ......... 808h 5M06
Four to six months. 8G82 5a4 q 6
Bank Clearings-Bank clearings in
New York yesterday were: Exchanges,
s911, 1,340,854; balances, S96,533 500.
Silver-London, 44d; New York, &c;
Mexican dollars, 61tsc.
Sub-Treasury-United States funds;
Reserve credit balances, $89,451, ,258.
Canadian Exchange New York
funds in Montreal, s15187 premium
per $1,000 Montreal funds In New
York, s13185 discount per $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
The Break in Silver

Bankers returning from the Far East
attribute the collapse in the silver mar
ket largely to changing trade condi-
tions in Asia. When India and China
had large balance of trade in their
favor, they explain, they were receiv-
Ing payment Of the difference in silver
and consequently the demand for the
metal was large. This legitimate de-
mand was heightened by the activity
of Spectators who desired to capital
ize the situation. In recent months, the
exports of India and China and other
countries in the East have sharply fallen
off, and the demand for silver has con-
sequently dropped proportionately
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary

The Stock Exchange firm of Dominick
&; Dominick yesterday celebrated its
hftieth anniversary. The firm was
established on juno Is, 1870, under the
name of Dominick G. Dickerman the
original members being ". Gayer
Dominick who purchased a seat on the
exchange in 1869, and Watson B..
Dickerman. They were afterwards
joined by the late Bayard Dominick
sr., Marinus W. Dominick, and Bayard
Dominick jr. In 1899, the firm name
was changed to the present one Sub
sequently Andrew V. Stout, j. Angus
tus Barnard, Gayer G. Dominick. Minor
B. Dominick and Bernon s. Prentice
were admitted to partnership.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
Crucihle Weakens

On the eve of the directors meeting
to-day in Pittsburgh Crucible Steel
weakened, and closed at 6A points off
at 145A. One commission house that
was larger seller of the stock during
the day told its customers that the
directors had decided upon 1712 per
cent stock dividend, but would reduce
the cash disbursement from II to 8 per
cent Three months ago Crucible de-
clarcd so per cent stock dividend
but the SO quarterly dividend declared
at that time was not paid on the S12,-
100000 new stock. 1t is understood
that the company, along with other
steel concerns, has been adversely sf-
fected by the transportation tie-up
which has materially curtailed opera
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
Decline i'm Cotton
Market Followed
By Rapid Recover,
Prices at Close Generally Be
low Previous Quotations,
However; unfavorable
Trade Advices Cause Drop

The underlying fear of another short
cotton crop was reflected in quick
change Of tone in the market yester
day There was no fear that the high
temperatures reported IN some East
ern sections of the belt had caused any
real damage, but it was felt that a con-
tinuation of the dry, hot weather would
soon lead to renewed complaints fol-
lowing a wet May and tho sensationally
low condition of the plcnt at the be-
ginning Of this month.
Doubtless considerable short in
terest had accumulated on the decline
of over two cents pound from recent
high levels, and the stronger technical
position of the market naturally in
creased the sensitiveness to the pos
sibility of less favorable crop news.
At any rate, rallies from the early
break came quickly and easily, with
October selling up from 34.53 to $500
and closing at 34.90. The final tone of
the market was steady, with prices
net 10 points lower to 3 points higher.
cables, unfavorablc Manchester trade
advices and an apparently propitious
weather map. First prices were barely
steady at decline of - to 20 points
and active months sold about 80 to 40
points net lower before the end Of the
morning There was some selling for
Liverpool account, while an increas-
ingly bearish average Of sentiment,
based on improving clop accounts and
discouraging trade advices, was evil
denced in continued Wall Street, local
and Southern pressure. Such offerings
became lighter at the lower prices,
however, and the detailed weather re-
ports showing maximum temperatures
of 100 to 1O3 degrees at several points
in Georgia and the Carolinas, started
buying by recent sellers, who found
comparatively few contracts for sale
until prices were 4 to 90 points above
Mondays closing figures. There was
rcalizing on renewed pressure later
and the Improvement was not fully
maintained.
Private cables reported a poor trade
in MANCHESTER. with prospects for some
short time among the mills there owing
to unfavorable trade conditions in the
Far East. Southern spot markets as
officially reported were 25 points
higher to SO points lower, with mid
ding quotations ranging from $3.50 at
: Houston, to $3.50 at Augusta
The local market for spot cotton was
quiet and unchanged at 1880 for mid
ding upland; no sales were reported
The range OF prices folIows.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
United Drug Rights

1t is said that attractive rights for
the purchase and conversion Of stock
are provided for the shareholders Of
the United Drug Company in Canada
in the formation of Liggett's lnterna-
tional, Ltd. The new concern will
merger into one producing and selling
unit United Drugs business in Canada
and the British Isles and that of Boots,
Ltd, of England. 1t is believed that
Liggett's international will start bust
ness with earnings after preferred
dividends running at the rate of $142S
share on class A shares on which
dividends at the rate Of per cent will
at once be inaugurated
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
Certificates Well Taken

The response in the New York Fed
eral Reserve district to the Treasury s
rev offering of certificates of indebted
ness, which bear 524 and 6 per cent
interest, has been gratifying to govern
ment officials. Although the subscrip-
tion books have not yet officially closed
it is known that this district has al
ready oversubscribed its unofficial
quota, which is one-third of the sum
sought throughout the country. The
Treasury wanted to raise S400,000,00
by this operation. 1t will probably not
be in the market again for funds until
August.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
Yanadium Meeting Postponed

The meeting of directors of the
American Vanadium Corporation, which
was scheduled for this week, has been
postponed until next Wednesday. The
delay Maay vas dsedsd RsE vpen To gss c00ns of Se
company, an opportunity to report on
conditions at the Peruvian mines, where
he has been for several months. 1t is
expected that the regular quarterly
dividend of $3.50 share will be de-
clared at next weeks session OF the
board. The question of paying an
extra dividend. it is stated, has not
been discussed and probably will not
be until later in the year, if at all
Interests familiar with the company s
operations believe that between $40 and
$13 share will be earned for the stock
this year.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
In Wall Street
Lamont Sees Recovery in Japan

Asked about the panic in Japan,
Thomas W. Lamont, of j. P. Morgan &
Co., who has just returned from the
Far East, yesterday said the japanese
were working out" Of the difficult
situation, and were showing "an excel
lent spirit G: cooperation in the emer-
gency MI Lamont indicated that the
financial shock was too great to permit
of any immediate recovery, but added
that the corrective forces were already
at work
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
More Gold Released
Argentina's Balance Here Nov
$50. 100000

BUENOS AIRES, June 14-Addi-
tional sums of gold released to-day
from the deposits OF tho Argentine EN-
hassy in Washington bring the total
amount released in this movement to
Sl9.oo0.0 900, equivalent to the exporta-
,ion of that sum IN gold from Ar
%entna.
The official figures place the bal
nnce in the account of the Embassy
ut $b263a,O 900.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
London Money Market

LONDON, juno 10 Bar nilver, 44d
per ounce; bar gold. 1o4s 4d. Money,
4M per cent Discount rates short
bills, e7-1eMGM per cent; thrcc-month
b'lls, eMM6 11-ls per cent. Gold pre-
r1iumg NJ Libbon. 40
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
The Dollar i'm Foreign Exchange

Sterling exchange was slightly easier
yesterday, but Continental exchanges
were somewhat firmer. The changes
were narrow, and indicated no slgnifl-
cant changes in the international stu
alton.
Yesterdays closing rates, compared
with those of a week ago, follow:
Quoted dollars to the pound.)
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16

southern SPOT Observation-Disclosures quiet.
UNCHANGED at zoe; sales. 244 bales New
ofLeahs quiet. % points lower at 4O75c:
sales. $50 bales. Mobile quiet, UNCHANGED
at 40 SOC; sales. bales. Savannah quiet,
unchanged at 42c; sales. nil. Fort Worth
quiet, unchanged at 4O.l5c: sales nil
Augusta steady. so points lower at 42. SOC
sales NIL. Memphis steady. unchanged
III 4lc sales. $50 bales. St Louis steady,
unchanged at Ale; sales. nil. Houston
quiet, 25 points higher at $500: sales.
900 bales Little Rock quiet, unchanged
at O.50c; sales, 32S bales Dallas Quiet
10 points lower at 40O5: sales 1o4 haies
Cotton af
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
Paris Market Weak

PARIS, June 15.--Prlccs were weak
on tho Bourse to-day. Three pcr
cent rentes, 80 francs, So centlrnes;
exchange on London Fl francs. IS
centimes; i've per cent loan, 90
francs 10 centimes. The dollar was
quoted ut 13 francs, s ccntime..
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16

IIvFrp0O1 tnbIes-Spot cotton dull at 81
points decline; m!ddling. 27s1d; sales
5'oo0i American. 1000. Imports. 1900
none American. Futures opened quiet at
20 to Is points decline. Closed easy. at a
net ne decline OF 81 to 50 polntA July
71.I4d, october. SD; December. 90. sod
january. 2l.94d; March, 2l3Sd Man,
chester: Yarns in buyers favor. cloths
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16
Transactions Yesterday i'm Listed Stocks
Record of Stock and Bond Averages

ICopEcght, 1920, New York Tribune Inc1
Sticks Ran fLus
New-York tribune., 1920-06-16

Eek dividend.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-05-06
Ribbons

Ribbors have probably suffered from high prices
as much as any other article of merchandise. But
buying as do in large quantities direct from the
manufacturer has enabled us to secure ribbons at
a very low price under today's market
We have some very pretty designs in fancy as
well as all the staple colors, in plain, staples
Prices from ................ 1c to 83c per yard.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-05-06
Cotton Dress Goods

Our cotton dress goods department is very COM
plete and we show you nice assortment to select
from. Please note the prices.
Apron check Ginghams, per yard ....... 10 to 26c
Dress Ginghams yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CSC
Red Seal Ginghams, yard ................. 34c
Calico, plain or colors, yard .23c.
Calicos, assorted patterns, yard Ice
Percales, per yard .1Sc.
Percales, better quality, yard ............. &c.
Percales, better grades, per yard 43 to SIC.
tCheviot shifting, per yard ............... .43c.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-05-06
Wooden Dress Goods

Wool Wolfe, yard ........................ 49c
Cashmere per yard .49c
Danish Popular cloth, per yard ,......... .49c.
All wool Henrietta CLOTH per yard ........ 79c
All wool serges per yard .1.23
All wool poplins per yard OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 3
All wool Pori Twill, per yard .2.69
All wool sheppard check per yard 2.23
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-05-06
Mems and Boys Overalls

Mems blue bib light weight ......
Mems Blue Stifel stripe ..........
Mems Heavy weight blue bib -.
Boys blue Stifel bib ...........
Boys heavy blue bib ........
Small boys coveralls of blue denim
Mems khaki Unionalls for
Youths khaki Unionalls for -.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-05-06
.Cretons
Scrirns
Draperies

Do not fail to see
our assortment Of
cretons, scrims and
draperies. You owe
it to yourself to see
them before buying
elsewhere as they
sure are values for the
money.
Cretons,, from 1890.
Scrims from $3.50. ..
Draperies from $500.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
STEAL 100000
cIeARETS;l0SS
SET AT $4,000


Thieves early Saturday evening
took s., 900 worth of Camel cigarets,
cigars and other tobacco 1t the e.
tablishment OF BENJAMIN Harris.
Wholesale jobber In cigars and TO-
bacco, 23l7 Third avenue.
The thieves took 30 cases Of Cam
81 cigarets, each case containing
10000, forming . total Of 100000
of these cigarets alone that were
stolen. Mr.. Harris said the Camel
cigarets were worth $2.400.
Cigars and other tobacco that Is
missing is said is worth IN the
neighborhood Of $500, forming .
total loss Of $4,000.
Tear Out Iron Bar.
The thieves gained entrance to
the building by tearing out ono OF
the iron bars to rear window.
They then broke the glass. After
entering the store the rear door was
opened through which the loot was
carried out.
Mr.. Harris first learned Of the
robbery at $3.50 o'clock Saturday
evening when he visited the store,
which had been closed all day. He
Immediately notified the police.
No clues to the robbers have been
obtained, but Information has been
received to the effect that several
men were seen hanging around the
store early that evening and had an
automobile parked at the curb
nearby. Mr.. Harris believes thai
this party Of men is guilty Of the
theft and hauled the tobacco away
in the car.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13

state odministrolion candidate but
probably will 1ot eot the full vote
az that faction. 003th VIII have the
full support Of the Thompson
Lundin organization in addition to
that thrown him BY . number OF
loyal supporters In the administfa-
tion camp who were with him b.
fore Mckinley was picked - the ID
mipistration candidate.
Udiperfeld b expected TO secure
4 lara poetion Of tho soldier vote
because q his service overseas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
Obituary
Mrs, Edward Gosch.

Mrs. Edward Gosch 1907 Second
avenue, passed away 1t st. An
thongs hospital this morning at
l:20 o'clock. following q lingering
illness Of the last year.
Deceased had long been . resi-
dent Of this city, coming here when
but girl. She was born in Berne,
Switzerland. Oct. 2, 1856, and came
to this country in 1866, going to
st. Louis. where In July, 1873, she
was married to Jacob Borell, who
preceded her in death Is years ago.
On July 20, 1910, she was mar
ried to Edward Gosch, who sur
wives her, as do eight children of
her first marriage: Mrs. Joe Fen
nell and Mrs. Walter Krambeck Of
Davenport; Mrs. Joe Parker, Henry
Borell. Mrs. Frank Wolfe, Mrs.
Dwight Elliott, Albert Borell and
Mrs. Ed Schroeder, all of this city;
and one sister, Mrs. c. Reich, and
one brother, NORTH Ohard Of St.
Louis; IA grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
Mrs. Gosch was one Of the ED
est members Of the ladies' aid So
ciety of the German Evangelical
church, and was q member Of the
Court Of Honor lodge No. S55, as
well rs Of the Plat Deutsche
Schwestern and the Turner ladies of
this city.
Funeral arrangements win be
made later. y
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
BULLET WOUND
KILLS ANDREWS
Charles ROsenstell Mfstook Him for
Gay Lothario and ID Arralgned
for Murder.

Wichita. Kan, Sept. 13.-(United
Press. )-Oliver L. Andrews, 81, Is
dead from a bullet wound received
when he was shot through the stom-
ach by Charles w. Rosensteil, 81,
a mechanic, July ~, when Rosen-
steil mistook Andrews for a man
whom he had accused Of paying at
tention to his wife. Rosensteil to-
day was arraigned under a first de-
gree murder charge. Andrews, q
bank teller, was returning from his
lunch when he was attacked by
Rosensteil.
Rosensteil collapsed when he
found that he had shot the wrong
man. He was first arrested for as
sault with intent to kill. For seven
weeks while Andrews battled
against death Rosensteil has visited
his victim at the hospital. taking
him fruit and flowers. He prayed
daily at the bedside Of the wounded
bank employe that he might live.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
llIIlIllIs CT ,uBs
FROM s CITIES
TO PICNIC HERE


Kiwanis club members from
eight cities, Rock Island. Moline,
Davenport, Dubuque, Dixon, Free
port and caleeburg win gather IN
Rock Island next Monday for .
Joint picnic celebration It the
Watch Tower. The district has q
total membership Of about 600 and
It II expected that Z per cent Of
this number will come to Rock Is
land. B. G. Miller and DR.. Dan
Paul were given sole power to act
on arrangements ct todAys noon
day luncheon Of tho Rock Island
Kiwanis club.
Douglas Molloch Of Chicago.
known as the "Poet Of the Back
woods" has been invited to deliver
the principal address. It Is plan
ned to take all Of the Kwanians to
the Tower Immediately after q
MONDAY dinner. At the pleasure
resort each club will stage q stunt
The Kiwanis club today voted to
accept membership in the forum Of
the Rock Island Chamber Of Com
merce. Similar action was taken
by the Rock Island Rotary club
last week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
SHOPS TO OBSERVE
CONSTITUTION DAY

Moline shops and factories will
observe Constitution day this year
a. well as public schools and other
such institutions, according to plans
Of ]. E Nyhan, chairman Of the
committee Of the community service
council that has preparations for
the day in charge. The 133rd ami
versary Of the signing Of the con-
stitution Of the United States will
be celebrated on Sept II by a Is
minute program starting at 11:45
in all Moline shops. Noon whistles
will signal resumption Of ordinary
daily routine.
About thirty-ilve Moline men and
women who have had experience in
speaking on various patriotic sub
jects have been selected to tell the
men about Constitution day and its
significance. Mr.. Nyhan expects to
announce the list Of speakers and
the places where they will speak
later in the week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13

Modern Snte Hospital. !. h. - q
c. Ellis. assistant superints.s.
Different phases Of thu 49,. B
presidential election with ~ -.
ton u the medical profess. -
also Be discussed. The Roci -,
County Medical society. vs -
non.political Organization + ~ Z
thsless greatly interested il ~ N
come Of the fall primaries ~ 4
tional election a. it affecta =.
oeganisations In which IN
concerned.
Refreshments will Be ,a,,.a 3.
the close at the businses ~,
and . social time enjoyed ~.
City physicians are expected +, Z
present
Tho meeting is the -.
monthly session Of the societ, =,
business matters Of routine ~.
will b included in the pros,sH
The association will meet ~ y.
ond Tuesday in October q ~
Island.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
MEDICAL SOCIETY
MRETS AT HOSPITAL

Members Of the Rock island
County Medical society will be
guests Of the resident stan OF the
Watertown state hospital tomorrow
evening when a number Of topics Of
interest to the profession will be
discussed. Tho program consists
Of two lectures, the first. Tho Re-
lation of the state Hospital to the
Community" by DR.. N. G. Aawley.
superintendent: the second. Tho
ropeutic Organization Of the Most
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
JAPANESE CULT
ONLY NEW FORM
OF SOCIALISM

Toxic, Sept. 10.-"Omo Tokyo"
the new mysterious religion Of ia
pan, is merely an extreme form Of
Socialism aimed at the destruction
Of the existing social order, accord
ing to Kakuji Kato, a merchant
WHO made secret pilgrimage to
Ayade, the village headquarters Of
the society.
The leading adherents Of the cult.
Kato reported. were retired and
disconnected military men.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
QUINCY FIRM
SUES STRIKERS


Quincy, ILL.,. 6spG 13.-Anothar
angle Of the open shop" fight
which has bsen under way here
for several mouths came to the
surface this morning when . man.
ufacturing firm entered suit for
$4,000 damages In the circuit
court against the chairman Of .
committee Of strikers, charging In.
reference With employees and pre-
venting others entering employ.
ment Of the hrm,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
FOUR LIVES LOST i.
BY LANDSLIDE m
RAILWAY WnIcR

Denver. Colo. Sept. l3.-fI,us.
Prussia landslide which strst
. Denver & Rio Grands passsnss
train near Debeque yesterSs
wrecking the train and killins ~.
was continuing gradually tods,
according to reports here.
The train was buried by the nm
ing earth. The engineer, firemss
and two unidentified trsmps -.
killed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
OIL ONLY FOOD
GIVEN STRIKERS
IN CORK PRISON

London. Sept. 13.-Rumors that
Irish hunger strikers In Jail ID the
city Of Cork are being fed sur.
reptitiously are denied In dispatch.
es to the Daily Mail, which de-
clares the only nourishment they
are receiving is from oil with
which they are rubbed to alleviate
the pain due to wasting tissues.
The deaths Of the more delicate
strikers may be expected at any
time, the dispatch says.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-13
MILL SUMMON PARLIANENT.

London, Sept. 1S.-(United Prees).
The Daily Mail today urged the
pummoning Of parliament as soon
as possible to consider vital ques-
tons arising from the situation in
Ireland and Mesopotamia and the
threatened coal strike In Great
Britain.