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Evening star., 1920-04-04
D. c. COAL DEALERS
FACE j. S. INQUIRY
District Attorney Laskey to
Prosecute if Law Has
Been Violated.

John E. Laskey, United States dis
trict attorney. announced last night
| that if the evidence shows that mem
bers of the Coal Merchants Associa-
ton of the District of Columbia
agreed to raise the price of bitumi-
nous coal 50 a ton, or thereabouts, at
a meeting reported to have been held
| last Wednesday night. all persons
connected with the alleged price-fixing
will be prosecuted vigorously.
Such a proceeding on the, part of
the coal dealers of Washington. Mr..
Laskey said. would be a direct viola
tion of the Sherman antitrust law.
Coal Men Make Denial. 49,
officials of the Coal Dealers Asso-
citation yesterday denied there was a
meeting of the organization last
Wednesday. They asserted there had
been no meeting of the association in
month or more. 1t was said, how
ever, that trustees meetings had been
held during the last month.
Mr. Laskey said rice-fixing did not
have to be made at formal meet
ing of any organization similar to
the Coal Merchants Association. An
increase could be agreed upon "by in
ference" at perfectly informal
gathering, he said.
f. A. communication dispatched yester-
day by Attorney General Palmer to
Mr. Laskey, as we'll as to every
United States attorney in the coun-
try, instructing him to investigate
complaints of alleged coal prof1teer-
ing, had not been received by him
last night. AS soon as he receives the
notification 1t Is expected that a
sweeping investigation of coal prices
will begin.
James Lord Not Surprised.
James Lord. head Of the mining di-
vision of the American Federation of
Labor, said last night the increase
in the price of bituminous coal was
to be expected.
Il was not the least bit surprised
when l learned of the raise to con-
sumers of soft coal prices" said Mr..
Lord. "An. increase of the dimension
set by the dealers is unreasonable,
for there is no reasonable relation be-
tween the wages the miners and
mine workers receive for their labor
and the advance in price"
William P. Helm. jr.. an official OF
the National Coal Association. which
represents the soft coal operators in
Washington, said yesterday that the
nation Is confronted with serious
coal shortage due to transportation
difficulties.
Shortage Causes Alarms.
"a recent report of the Federal
Reserve Board shows that the short
age of coal Is causing widespread
alarm throughout some sections,
said Mr.. Helm "Unless relief comes
soon 1t is thought there may be en-
forced periods OF idleness in many shops
and factories.'
The report states that the car sup
ply at the mines has seldom been
above so or 60 per cent of actual
needs since the strike. and that it has
averaged as low as 80 per cent at
some periods.
Evening star., 1920-04-04
''BUDDIES" RELATED
BY DOUBLE WEDDING

BALTIMORE. Md. April 3.-The
relationship Of two soldiers at Fort
McHenry was strangely changed
from that of ''buddies" to one he
coming the stepfa ather-in-law to
the other by a double wedding in
which they married a widow and
her daughter. The double wedding
occurred when Harrison c. Lamb
was married to Mrs. Ida c. Phoebus
and George A. Reams married her
daughter. Miss Mary NJ. -Phoebus.
The soldiers were boyhood friends
in st. Joseph. Mo. and met by
chance at Fort McHenry. They
met tho widow and her daughter
at dance st. Valentine day.
Evening star., 1920-04-04
WINS RACE WITH DEATH.
Man Rushed 300 Miles by Airplane
to Dying Mother.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. April a.
A race against death was won here
today by l.. P. MoAulifre Of Knox
Vile, who had received word that
his mother was dying at Augusta,
Ga.
hundred miles distance in three
hours and fifteen minutes In an air.
pare piloted by Billy Brock.
Evening star., 1920-04-04
FAIL TO NAME CANDIDATE,
Minnesota Democrats Send Unin-
structed Delegation to Convention.

ST. PAUL, Mimi. April 3.-Minne-
sofa democrats. in county conventions
today. failed to make recommenda-
tions as to presidential candidates.
With 1,015 of the 1,072 delegates who
are to compose the state convention
at Minneapolis next week accounted
for. only five were given any instruc-
tions as to national standard bearer.
The Clearwater county gathering In
dorsed the aspirations of Gov. Ed
yards of New JERSEY.
Evening star., 1920-04-04
BY N. o. MESSENGER.


It IS subject of comment that
with the republican nominating
convention only nine weeks off
from next Tuesday--it meets June
N-there should at this time be
such uncertainty as to the proba-
bic nominee. AS to the democratic
convention. which convenes TWEEN
ty days later. the situation is still
more nebulouS
Straws cast to the political
winds to show their direction are
blown hither and yon by shifting
gales or languish in dead calm.
The future is potential of sur
prises, and the proverb has it that
surprises are unwelcome. "'Most
anything can happen" the wise
acres say. as they forebodingly
shake their heads, and the best
comfort the boomers Of the can
didates can get is to hope that it
won't happen to them and to their
man.
Delegates Of Varied Minds.
thC tCIuPOI di SH'iA Hiehh
raps the republican convention to
order at high noon of the fateful
Tuesday he will look down upon
body of delegates whose minds
will not be made up as to choice
of candidates, in all probability.
Some of them will have been
chosen under the primary system,
where the voters expressed their
preference. That expression will
be indicative, but not necessarily
conclusive; it will not rbe bind
ing
Others will have been selected by
state and district conventions and
will be without instruction from
the voters, although no doubt they
will entertain personal predilec-
tions for a candidate. And there
will be others of open mind as to
individuals. pre-eminently intent
upon selecting a man who seems
to be likely to make the most sue
cessful showing at the polls in
November.
Machinery of Convention.
The machinery of the convention
will be in control of the national
committee and of the experienced
and tried leaders of the party, vet
Grams of many presidential cam
paign and assisted by local lead
ers of influence. They will include
progressives. as we'll as old-line
regulars.
The first skirmish will. be upon
making up the permanent roll Of
the convention, seating the dele
gates who will later vote upon
the nomination of candidates for
President and Vice President, and
frame the platform. The commit
tee on credentials decides who's
who; and adoption Of it's report
will fix their status. 1t is already
evident that there will be many
contests. out of which may grow =.
bad blood or not. according to the
fairness of the committees work
and it's acceptability to the dele
gate body.
Emphatic warning has been
given that there must be no
steam roller" tactics. and it is
not believed they would be toll
Grated even if contemplated-of
which there is no present indica-
tion. All republicans appear to be
agreed that If the party expects
to have any prospect at all of
winning at the polls it must come
away from Chicago united and
not divided; and genuinely united
in spirit of mutual good will.
Guard Against Boomers.
Likewise, the word is being pass
ed around among old-line party
leaders that there is not to be any
stampeding of this convention. and
delegates are being told to be on
their guard against boomers who
try to start something" in the
stampede line. This admonition is
directed especially against the
Evening star., 1920-04-04
Cooperation
Is the Answer

The newsprint paper situ-
alton Is still very serious.
The Star believes. however,
that. if all advertisers will CO.
operate by reducing all their
advertising 1919, based on the
average amount of space used
for the five months ending
March /, 1920, the situation
will be greatly relieved.
1t Is hoped that no reduc-
tion beyond this 1919 will be
necessary.
Are you cooperating?
Evening star., 1920-04-04
Portugal Ratifies Treaty.

LISBON. Portugal April 1.-The
senate and chamber Of deputies today
ratified the treaty Of Versailles. The
ministry Of foreign affairs immedi.
ately dispatched courier to Paris
with Portugars ratification.
Evening star., 1920-04-04
WEATHER.

Rain today; tomorrow rain followed
by clearing and much colder.
Temperature for twcnty-four hours
ending s pm, isst night: Highest. Sc;
lowest, IS, Full report on page 5.
Evening star., 1920-04-04
Member of the Associated Press

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication OF all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication OF special
dispatches herein also reserved.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-11-26

exert an undesirable influence on the
immigrants, making them feel rather
pessimistic towards the opportunities
offered by their adopted fatherland.
Society's New Home Will Be Pride
and Glory for All American Jews.
THE new building, after it has
been remodelled, will be a perfect
specimen Of what a home for the
temporary accommodation Of Jewish
immigrants should be and the Aston
Library building, with its great tradi-
lions of all that is noble in American
citizenship, will become the greatest
monument to American Jewry's
achievements when occupied by our
Society.
"A special feature Of the building
will be an auditorium, which will ac
commodate about 600 people and will
be used for lectures on America. nat.
uarilzation classes, also as a syna-
gogue on Sabbaths and Jewish holt
days.
"On the whole, may safely state
that this building, when completed.
will not only be one of the finest edi.
fees in New York, but will be a pride
and glory for all Jews Of America
who have helped transform it into
a home for immigrants.
-Nation-Wi Campaign for Funds
"And here" Mr.. Fischel concluded,
Il am coming to the point, or as you
may term it, to brass tacks. As origin
ally figures, the total cost Of the
building, including alterations, would
have amounted to s325,0OO-price Of
lot and building, plus $4,000 for al
terations, or 100000 all told. With
the ever-increasing cost Of labor and
material, however, this figure has in
creased to at least 100000 and per-
haps even more may be required be-
fore it is ready for occupancy. So far
upwards Of 10000 individuals and or
CARNATIONS have contributed to the
Building Fund, but ] regret TO say,
hardly over fifty percent Of the fund
has been raised to date.
1--WE started a nationwide cam
paign on Rosh Hoshanah, and we
hope that before long, in fact, very
soon, the required amount will be rails
ed. The Jews Of America must keep
in mind that immigrants have been
comig in great numbers during the
last two months and that many more
will come in the near future. Our
present facilities are absolutely in
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-11-26
Aid Society Of America

fered adequate housing facilities for
immigrants even during normal times.
l was appointed Chairman Of the
Building Committee to look after a
suitable home for our Society. The
problem seemed impossible Of solution
owing to the high cost of material and
labor, and, besides it would have TAX
en- at least two years to erect new
building. / therefore began to look
for building, which, when purchased
could be remodelled to make a suitable
home for our Society.
Mr.. Fischel Secures the Astor Building
"After year and half Of hard
work in looking for such a place, the
firm Of Douglas Robinson and Charles
s. Brown offered me for sale, as a
general proposition, the property
known as the Aston Library on Lafay-
cite street near Astor Place, which
occupies a plot Of $50 feet front by
10 feet in depth, with a three story
building on the plot occupying 200
feet front. The price asked was $780,
10000. I immediately realized the
bargain and, having made an offer Of
$325,00O.0O, had it accepted the next
day.
"A day later / was offered a very
large profit on the building, but be-
ing only human I had been wise
enough to have ordered contracts to
be drawn in the name Of the Hebrew
Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society
instead Of my own. I Immediately
asked the president to call a meeting
Of the Board Of Directors, laid the
proposition before them, and the
Board Of Directors thought the I'M
dertaking too daring and turned II
down. Nevertheless I went through
with the contract and had all the
papers drawn in the name Of the So
ciety. A few days later. our most in
fluential directors realized the bar
gain and asked me whether was still
in a position to deliver them the con-
tract. Finally, II was decided that the
Society would purchase the building.
Jacob II. Schiff Approves Purchase.
"The next move Of the Board Of Di-
rectors was to get the approval Of the
late Jacob H. Schiff, who had always
been glad to come to our assistance,
and who had shortly previous lifted a
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-11-26

mortgage Of 100000 on our old
building. A committee went to see
Mr.. Schiff, and he, too, was Of the
opinion that it was too big a propo-
sition for us to handle. A second COM
mittee, including myself, went to see
Mr.. Schiff few days later. We called
his attention to the unsatisfactory
conditions Of necessity prevailing in
our present building. l pointed out
to him that when immigrants begin
to come in on pre-war scale, we will
be unable to accommodate them prop
erly, and that 1t would be wrong on
our part to subject these newcomers
to the inadequate accommodations in
the present building after they have
escaped from the prosecutions and all
other hardships in their old homes.
Late Philanthropist Contributes First
$4,000.
"Mr. Schiff, having realized the sit
uation, like the truly broad-minded
man that he was, gave his consent
and, as token Of his good will and
endorsement Of our plan, contributed
$4,000 towards the Aston Library
Building Fund.
"He did point out, though, that II
would be rather difficult for US to
raise the rest Of the sum required,
but here I interposed and said that
since the American Congress has
mortgaged the United States people
for more than thirty billions Of dollars
to wage the war against militarism,
we, the Directors Of the Hebrew Shell
tering and Immigrant Aid Society Of
America, which is an institution Of,
for and by the people, have perfect
right to mortgage the Jews Of Ameri-
ca for the comparatively Insignificant
sum necessary to pay for the pur-
chase and remodelling Of the build
ing. Besides, the immigrants them
selves would pay off the mortgage.
Remodelling the Building.
an planning alterations in the
building, there were several problems
to be solved. The first was that we
had to deal with large immigration
and to provide for them sufficient
temporary accommodations, a large
dining room and two kitchens, since
our institution has always strictly up
held the dietary laws. We also had to
take care Of separating the immi-
grants from wayfarers, as we have
been always doing even in our old
building, because the wayfarers would
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-11-26
New York's Old Landmark Brought to
Life Once More.

The Hebrew Sheltering and lmmi-
grant Aid Society Of America has
perhaps done the largest things for
the Jews Of America. Jacob H.
Schiff.
Everybody in New York has heard
Of its famous landmark, the Astor Ii
brary building, which was abandoned
by the city nine years ago when the
new Public Library on Fifth Avenue
and 42nd street was opened. Last
January, however, the name Of the
Aston Library once more began to be
rumored throughout New York-every
body spoke Of its having been pur-
chased, through the unremitting eff
forts Of Harry Fischel, treasurer of
the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant
Aid Society Of America since its very
inception and chairman Of its Build
ing Committee, to be the Society's
new home.
The Cries Of Distress.
Thousands Of letters had been COM
ing to this country since the armistice
but the husbands, fathers, and the
brothers were helpless. Each absorbed
in his daily work and worries, they
did not know how to undertake such
a tremendous task as bringing over
their families under the present cha
otto conditions, and it was then that
the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant
Aid Society Of America came to their
help, sent a Commission to Europe,
and, like torch Of hope, brought its
light to shine on contrite hearts and
despairng spirits.
Mother and Guide to AUGMENTATION.
There is hardly another institution
in the United States which is more
American in spirit, in its activity,
and in its persistent, though never
loud, but profound and thorough Am
ericanization work. From the moment
the immigrant is discharged from Ell
lis Island until he joins his friends
and relatives in this country and OBJ
tains employments which makes him a
useful member Of the American COM
monwealth-he is guided and literally
sheltered by the loving hand Of the
Society. And the effect Of the Ameri-
canization work Of the Society is best
proved by the present status Of its
former protegees, by its numerous
branches in all the important cities Of
America and abroad, by its ever
growing membership which has al
ready exceeded the 10000 mark, and
by the love and affection with which
all American Jews-and non-Jews as
well-speak Of the Society.
II was in an effort to discover why
the present home Of the Society, at
229 East Broadway was found made
quate and why the Aston Library
building, at 425-4S7 Lafayette street,
New York City, was purchased for It's
new headquarters, that Mr.. Fischel
was approached for information and
this is the story he told in reply to
the interviewer's questions:
Why Better Quarters Are Needed.
"Soon after the armistice was sign
ed" Mr.. Fischel said, 1--WE, the Direc-
tors Of the Hebrew Sheltering and
Immigrant Aid Society, felt that we
had to begin at once to provide hous-
ing facilities for the thousands Of inn
,,,,grants xyho would come TO our
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09

First Monday at 7:3o
the Daughters Of the Covenant will
meet at the home of Mrs. A. E.
Williams, Saia apartments. Tues
day at $50 the Boy Scouts viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09
TURN IS
SERMON THEMES


Ministers in practically all Rock
Island churches yesterday preached
sermons using the Good Turn as
their themes. Scout troops in sew
eral Of the churches attended in a
body and at Sunday schools, Scouts
repeated the Scout oath and law
and defined the Good Turn" to the
classes.
Today is known as new member
day. Scouts are to talk scouting
10 these boys in the city who are
not now members. Boys will. do
extra good turns and will have
extra good lessons at school. In
seevral Of the schools. Scouts will
present the good turn to the pupils
Kiwanis Gives Aid.
This noon Judge N. A. Larson
gave a short talk on the Boy Scout
rovement to the Kiwanis club. All
sent information regarding the
Kiwanis club members have beer
Good Turn week and were also
sent square knot in their weekly
letter. They have been asked tt
pledge themselves to do the Boy
Scouts daily good turn during The
| week. During the afternoon
troops performed practical good
; turns such as cutting wood, NOV
ing unsightly signs. dead limbs
etc. from the places where they are
unattractive. This evening ever!
/ Scout in the city will make specia
efforts to secure one new member
for his troop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09
TAYLOR RIDGE

Mrs. s. o. Heath Of Rock Island
visited Thursday at Charles Dun
laps home
Mrs. Forrest L. Fellows and
children visited several days at the
home of her father. Lewis Wilson,
before leaving for their new home,
near Cordova.
Mrs. Peter Eckhardt is caring for
Charles Dunlap, who is very i'll at
his home.
Miss Priscilla Woodall visited
Thursday in Milan with her sister,
Miss Nora Woodall.
Matt Plunkett was a business
caller here Thursday.
John Brubaker has opened up a
garage here.
Mrs. Harry Taylor Of Chicago ar
rived here Wednesday to care for
Mr.. and Mrs Charles H. Miller, who
have been quite i'll with influenza.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09
PLEASANT RIDGE
FARMERS TO MEET
ALL DAY FRIDAY


P. r. Edgerton, county farm ad-
visor, will address an all-day farm
ers' meeting at Pleasant Ridge,
Bowling township, Friday evening
under the auspices, of the Pleasant
Ridge Community club. Mr. Ham
ilton will also be a speaker.
A seed corn contest will feature
the affair. and prizes will be Of
fered for the first. second and third
best 10 ears. Included on the pro-
gram, which will commence at
o'clock in the afternoon, will be
riusic by mans quartet. Oysters,
sandwiches. doughnuts and coffee
will be served between II and 1870
o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09
CHURCHES

meet wednesday 1T 7::30 mid-veek
PRAYER service. Saturday at )
O'Clock the Kings Heralds will
meet at the home Of Miss Kathryn
Garrard, 2211 Fifth avenue.
Grace Lutheran - Monday even
ing there will be a meeting OF the
deacons, in the parsonage. Tues
day evening the Forward society
will have the monthly meeting at
the home OF Miss Vera BenEston.
705 Thirty-eight street. Thursday
the monthly meeting OF the Re
lance class will be held in the
church parlors. The Mems club OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09
IIERS START
nCh SIS or
RcIE' ORDER
oEnal 6s0Iety OrganIxation
e1Ieting and Banquet b
q We'll Attended. ).

q Installation Of Jacob Gordon
traBch No. ss. Independent Work
M circle, Was conducted in an
aftsgnoon meeting yesterday ut the
lons q L. Andich. s43 Seventeenth
1tfest. The Jacob Gordon branch
9smtefs 90 members. all OF whom
Axe manual worimen Of Rock
lsIehd.
Harry Baker. the representative
Who WAS instrumental in fostering
~ branch. acted as temporary
ehAirman OF the meeting. conduct
NJ the election and later installing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09

circle will meet in the church. FRI
day the first division Of the ladies'
aid society win have . business
meeting In the church.
Gloria Del United Presbyterian-
Monday at 1880 the Gloria Del
brotherhood will meet. Wednesday
at 8 O'Clock the bible study class
will meet at the home Of Mrs.
Frank White on Thirteenth street.
Trinity Episcopal-This evening
at 1880 the Girls Friendly society
will meet in the parish house.
Tuesday at 1880 the Boy Scouts
will meet in the parish house. We'd
nesday at 2:30 Trinity guild will
meet in the parish house. Thurs
day afternoon at 1 o'clock the
junior auxiliary will meet in the
parish house. At 1880 center re-
hearsal at the home of Mrs. E. E.
Russell, 1884 Fourteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09

Free Methodist.-The board will
hold it's monthly meeting at the
church this evening, and tomorrow
evening there will be class meet
ing. Wednesday evening the teach
ers' training class will meet OF the
home Of Mrs. r. c. Vance, 1888
Eleventh street. Thursday evening
there will be prayer services at the
church. The juniors will meet at
the church at 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09
G.S:M!lg'C albe &cG
oROcKlISIAND. ILL: III 4as,sssss y Essssss O.
Millinery News The Directoire
Influence

Soft Lnes-Flcuer and Ribbon fects Mark Emphatca]y
the Millinery Modes for the Season Now
So Near at Hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09

Friday At 10 a. m. morning f,,,
and litany in the chapel.
o'clock the finance COMMITTEES -,
meet in the rectory.
South Park Presbyteriaa-r..
day evening at 8 o'clock the w..
minister guild will meet At n.
home OF Mrs. S. A. Anderson NJ
Seventeenth avenue. Wednesdsv !.
AIS the Junior society will ma
Prayer service at 1880, FOLLOWED 1.
choir rehearsal. THURSDAY n.
woman's guild will hold an all-dss
sewing meeting in the social room.
Clelsnd Presbyterian - Mond,,
night at s O'Clock the session iii,
meet at the home of Rev. Thoms.
Hughes, 2426 Twelfth street Wed
nesday afternoon the ladies' Ala
society will meet at the home :,
Mrs. William Bauman, 969 Tvent,.
first avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-09
BRITISH DANZIG.

Berlin, Feb. 9.-The advance
guard Of q British battalion, which
will be one OF the units Of occupa-
ton in Danzig. has arrived in that
city and the last German troops left
yesterday. ~