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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
TIP FROM POLICE
OF ROCK ISLAND
LEADS TO ARREST
Especial Correspondence

Sterling, Ill, Oct dick Bush
of Fulton and Frank Lewman of
LYONS, Iowa, who are engaged in
the automobile business in the for
mer city, were arrested in Fulton
last night and placed in the White
side county Jail at Morrison on in
formation of the Rock Island po-
lice, who. it is reported. have evil
dence duplicating the two men in
the theft OF an automobile
A car sold by Bush and Lewman
recently to a Rock Island man by
the name of Niser was subsequent
" stolen The officials traced the
car to Moline, where a man was
attempting to sell it When qtes-
toned as to how he came in pos
session of the machine, he said
that he was selling it for Bush and
Lewman and it is on this informa-
ton that the arrest Of the two Full
ton automobile dealers was asked.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
NEW MOVIE STAFF
AT GEN ESQ HIGH
Especial Correspondence


Geneseo, Ill, Oct 7.-The movie
staff of the Geneseo high school,
which will have charge of the mov-
ing picture shows at the high
school each Thursday evening, was
announced at the meeting of the
candidates for the staff last Tues
day and consists of the four boys
who had charge of the shows last
year and their four assistants. Il
was announced that no credit would
be given this year. Plans were
also given and each division will
have the entire charge Of one show
each month.
The four members Of last years
staff and the week of the month
that they have charge is as fol-
lows: Dwight Smith, first week;
Elmer Wag1e, second week: Laurel
Smith, third week; Arthur Massen-
garb, fourth week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
CISCO FARMERS
HAVE EXHIBIT
Special CORRESPONDENCE.


Cambridge, H., Oct THE
Farmers Grange meeting that was
held at CISCO Grace chapel yester-
day was very largely attended and
proved a success in every way. The
EXHIBITS of home grown farm and
garden products was fine and the
prizes awarded were closely con-
tested Tomorrow will give a LIST of
those winning first and second
prizes.
The exhibits in place are almost
as numerous and of the quality
found at a county fair.
A Better Baby contest in charge
OF MISS Hoey. R. N. county nurse,
was held. Doctors Hinman and
Bennett of Moline were in cbarga
of the examination. The highest
score baby was Margaret Ann Res
tor. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A
L. Bestar, who scored 99.9.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
THOMPSON-SIMPSON.
Especial to The Argus. }

AIedo Oct. T. Announcements
have been received here of the
marriage last Tuesday of Miss Mel
lie Katherine Simpson. daughter of
A. C. Simpson of Alexis, and Harry
Claude Thompson. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Thompson, also OF
Alexis. The double ring ceremony
was said by Rev II. II. Shawhan or
the Hyde Park Presbyterian church
in the presence of Victor c. 1homp-
son, the bridegroom's brother. DR..
Effe c. Higgins OF Naperville and
Miss FNrieda M. Hafner of Chicago.
The bride wore a gown of brown
taffeta and maiine embroidered m
burnt orange with g. eorsage OF sun
burst roses and lilies of the valley.
After honeymoon spent in Ohio
with relatives the couple will be at
home to their friends after Oct. Is.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
SEEK TO ORGANIZE
LEGION GRID TEAM
Especial Corresnnndence

Cambridge. Ill, Oct. There
viii be a special meeting of the
American legion tonight for the
purpose of organizing a football
team From the material at hand
Cambridge will very soon be in a
position to take plenty of scalps
from the surrounding towns.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
Will OPERATE
ON CECIL CLARK
Especial Correspondence. }

Keithsburg, ILL.,, Oct AFTER an
X-ray picture and thorough exam
nation in Galesburg Monday, Dr.
Winters advises an immediate op-
Grafton for Cecil Clark, whose skull
was injured by a blow received
from a heavy gun in the hands OF
James Campbell about four weeks
ago.
Mr.. Clark has not yet fully re-
covered from the effects of the
blow and suffers from an almost
constant headache and dizziness.
To avoid future trouble, DR.. Win
tiers will operate and raise splin-
ter of bone that is pressing on the
brain.
The operation will be performed
Saturday in the burlington hospi-
tai Miss Pearl Clark, a sister OF
the young man, will be his nurse.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
BODY SERVICE
MAN EXPECTED
BY NEXT WEEK
Especial to The Argns.)

Aledo, Oct. Word has been
received by Lee johnson that the
remains of his brother. Private
Gilbert Johnson, Company L, 12Sth
infantry, arrived in Hoboken Oct.
6, and could be expected to reach
Viola onsor about Oct. IL.
This young man, who was well
known by many - the people of
Viola. registered and left for Can
ton, III. He was in some of the
worst battles in France and receiv-
ed wounds from which he died at
one OF the hospitals.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
MYSTIC WORKERS
OF ERIE SELECT
THEIR OFFICERS
Especial Correspondence.)

Erie, ILL.,, Oct THE annual
election and installation of the Erie
Mystic Workers officers took place
Wednesday evening at Odd Eel
lows hall. The election resulted Us
follows:
John Christensen, project: Maggie
Matthews, monitor; Clara Avery,
secretary; Lillian Christensen.
banker; George Banson, marshal;
Frank Seger, supervisor for three
years; George Riordon, supervisor
for two years; James Quade, super
visor for one year.
After the work the remainder
of the evening was spent socially
and light refreshments were serv-
ed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
HOME BUREAU OF
TAYLOR RIDGE TO
MEET TOMORROW
Especial Correspondence

Tayior Ridge, Ill, Oct. THE
Taylor Ridge unit of the Home hu-
reau will meet Saturday afternoon
az the home of Mrs. Herman Hofer
me regular date of the meeting
was 10 nave been next Thursday.
nut as Miss Allen. the advisor. could
changed. A'0 was
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
WILL SERVE DINNER
AT SKATERS SALE
Especial Correspondence.l

Taylor Ridge, Ill, Oct THE
ladies' aid society of the Methodist
church will serve chicken dinner
at Fred Skaters annual Poland
China hog sale at his farm. north
west OF Taylor Ridge, next Monday.
A large crowd OF breeders and
farmers are annually attracted by
this event Mr.. Shaffer is selling
an offering OF IS head this year. A
choice gilt will be given away free
as an added attraction. The gilt is
sired By Smooth Colonel Jack. first
prize aged boar at the Mississippi
Valley fair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
HOME BUREAU MEETS.

Especial to The Argus.)
Aledo, Oct. THE ladies of the
North Henderson unit of the home
bureau meet today at the home of
Mrs. James F1aherty. Miss Helen
Schouten, home advisor for Mercer
county, will be present and will talk
on the making over of dresses and
what is required to make them a
cnr0aeS
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
TWO REAL ESTATE
DEALS ARE CLOSED
IN COAL VALLEY
Especial Corersp0ndence.)

Coal Valley, Ill, Oct 1.-Two
real estate deals were transacted
in Coal Valley the past week. Hugh
Carey and wife sold their home and
five acres of ground on the bluff
north of town to James Spargo.
Mrs. Margaret Foster has sold her
cottage in the south part of town
to Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Carey. who
will move into their new home in
the near future
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07

There is nothing else like it, 50 do not
accept limitations or substitutes. You
can get kfastln's FIIAAI0N Tablets
at all good druggists, such as
Young & AcCombS. Carl r
SchlegeI. Scott T CIirFier
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
MANUAL TRAINING
WORK EXHIBITED

-
Geneseo, Ill, Oct 7.-Examples
of the work being done by the
manual training department of the
Geneseo township high school are
being displayed in the south show
window of the Theodore Becker
hardware store. The articles here
exhibited were part Of the display
of the high school at the Henry
county fair.
Among the articles shown are a
cedar chest which won first prize
at the Cambridge fair. Fine eX-
amples of workmanship in table
lamps. a desk lamp. Morris chair
and tabourettes are also shown.
The manual training work of the
high school is in charge of Prof
H. Schlechter, a graduate of the
University of Illinois.
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UDY'S TEAM TO PLAY.

Especial to The Argus.)
Aledo, Oct. 7.-Judy's All-Stars OF
Joy have been challenged by the
Gladstone baseball team and have
accepted. The game is to be played
next Sunday afternoon at keiths-
burg. The game is the last OF the
season and should be sone of the
best, as the Gladstone team is
champion of Henderson county and
Judy's nine has only been beaten
twice this year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
GAME TOMORROW.
(SDecial to The Argus

Aledo, Oct THE Aledo high
school football squad will journey
to Wapello tomorrow to battle for
a game with the high school at that
place. Several of the regular play
ers who were unable to enter last
Saturdays game viii appear in the
lineup tomorrow. On Oct. Is Rock
Island is scheduled to play Aledo
at AIedo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
CAMBRIDGE BALL
SEASON TO CLOSE
WITH TWO GAMES
Especial Correspondence.l

Cambridge, Ill, Oct THE cur
tain will be rung down on the Cam
bridge baseball season within the
next week. Two games remain to
be played. The Cambridge Ameri-
can Legion nine are playing CISCO
on the local field this afternoon for
the benefit of the Cambridge team
Next Tuesday the fats and leans Of
Cambridge will meet in a death
struggle. The game will be played
as a benefit or Amos Booberg, who
was injured about a year ago by a
fall from a scaffold, while working
on the school house
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
YOUNG MEMS CLUB.
ATKINSON, SHOWS
MOTION PICTURES

Atkinson, Ill, Oct. THE photo
play. "Dinty," was presented at the
Princess theatre Wednesday eve
ming under the auspices of the Cath
Ole Young Mems club. It proved
quite successful, and the picture
as well as the special program ar
ranged for the occasion were well
received
The program consisted of a read
ing by Dorothy Coleman, a musical
reading by Fern Whyte, solo bv
Martha Eckhart. trio by the
Misses Alma Buysse. Wayne Phil
lips and Martha Eckhart, and a
solo by Fred A. Verbeckmoes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
HOG SALE.

Aledo, Oct. THE selected tops
of four Duroc herds of the north
part of the county will be sold at
the Reynolds sale pavilion Satur-
day, Oct. s. Messrs. II. A. Johnston
& Son, Ray Barnes, D. 1. Mayhem
& Sons and Stuart Doonan are pre-
senting a combined Offering of So
head which will compare favorably
with any Duroc offering which will
be sold this season.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
BUFFALO PRAIRIE
AID IN MEETING
(sneciaI CORRESPONDENCE.

Buffalo Prairie, Ill, Oct. THE
Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian
church served their monthly dinner
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Kistler Thursday noon. The dinner
was followed by bazar, many use
full and attractive articles being off
cred for sale.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
WOODRUFF LADIES
AID IN MEETING
Especial Correspondence. J

woodruff, Ill, Oct THE ladies'
aid society met at the Methodist
church yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
V E. Lindstrom, Mrs Sherman
Hoffman and Mrs. James Hef1in en-
tertained Election of officers was
the principal business transacted.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
POMEROY CLUB OF
JOY IN MEETING

Joy, Ill, Oct THE Pomeroy
Wymodoucis club met yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. Ed CropnelI.
There were IA ladies present. The
hastess served a delicious lunch.
consisting of creamed chicken,
mashed potatoes, sandwiches,
pickles and coffee The afternoon
was spent doing fancy work.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
WILL OFFTCIATE AT
BROTHERS WEDDING
Especial Correspondence. J

Coal Valley, Ill, Oct. Rev.
and Mrs. Hallmann are spending
the early part of this week at DAN
vile, Ill, where they are attending
a conference of the Lutheran
churches. From there they will go
Chicago where Rev. Hallmann will
of13ciate at the marriage of his
brother.
Miss Hilda Schrader is teaching
the Lutheran parochial school
during Rev. Ha1lmanr's absence.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
SOCIETY MEETS.

Especial to The Argus.)
Aledo, Oct members Of the
Young Peoples society of the
Swedish Lutheran church of Aledo
will be entertained tonight in the
church basement. The hostesses
are Miss Delpha REIN and Lillian
Anderson.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
ANNAWAN PASTOR
HONORED TONIGHT
WITH A RECEPTION
Especial Correspondence

Annawan. Ill. Oct REV
Bradburn and family will be ten
dered a reception this evening, at
the Royal Neighbors hall, the af-
fair being under the auspices of
the ladies' aid society. A large
attendance of church members and
townspeople is expected.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
OFT ON BOND.

Especial to The Argus-J
Aledo. Oct. Charles Hayes OF
New Boston, who was arrested last
week on information filed charging
him with bootlegging, was released
yesterday or $500 bonds. He will
be gives a hearing Oct. 10.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
JAMES PERKINS,
DOGTOWN, PASSES
AWAY YESTERDAY
(SpeciaI to The Argus. J

Aledo, Oct Word was receiv-
ed here this morning that James
Perkins of Dogtown died yesterday
morning from infantile paralysis at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Perkins. The young
man was about 10 years of age,
having been born and reared in
Dogtown
Harry Williams, living in the
same neighborhood, is also report
ed very sick.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
GOURLEY FAMILY MOVES.

VSpEIIdI 70 IIO III US1J
Aledo, Oct John Gourley and
family moved from their home on
South Maple street yesterday to the
apartment over the Valentine bowl
ing alleys. Their former home will
be rented out this winter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07

they also keep indeh-
nitely.
NJ astin's VT A
MON Tablets are fully
guaranteed IN eycrvTe-
spect and their thou
sands upon thousands
of users can best attest
to their healta-pvlng
value If Won are not
entirely satisfied with
the results Ia your own
case your money will
be promptly refunded.
Be sure to remember
the name-MastIu 5
Wit AAfON S-the
original and genuine
-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
WHIST PARTY.

Especial to The Argus.)
Aledo. Oct Mrs. Nell Bjork-
man will be hostess tonight to the
Whist club at her home on East
Fourth street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
MAsTIN's VITAMON TABLETS

valuable Calcium
Nux Vouca and Peptonate OF Iron
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07

Yeast is rich IN one
class OF vitamines-
Water Soluble B. But
most scientists say
that yeast contains
only one of the three
vitaInines Science has
thus far discovered.
There are two other
known vitamincs-Fat
Soluble Anomaly
present in raw milk,
cod-livcr oil and Ger
tain pl nt-an d
Water Soluble G, CON
tanned in certain fruits
and vegetables.
NJ a stin's Wit A
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07

tanning all three vitamines, highly con-
centrated, are put up in convenient
form. They are easy and economical to
take-they are in no way distasteful-
they will not upset the stomach-and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-22
COMMISSIONER WHALEN
ATTACKED BY COUNSEL
Brooklyn City Railroad APP
plies to Hold Up Trolley.

Declaring that "he had no reliance or
any statement or intention on the part
of Grover A. Whalen, Commissioner Of
Plant and Structures" under whom the
city proposes to operate municipal
trolley line over the Williamsburg
Bridge. William n. Dykman, counsel for
the Brooklyn City Railroad Company
made application yesterday to Justice
kelby Of the Supreme Court In Brooklyn
for continuance of a temporary injunc-
ton recently granted to restrain the city
from crossing the company's tracks with
the municipal tracks at the Brooklyn
end Of the bridge. The attorney asked
that the injunction be continued in force
until n commission could be appointed to
report on the crossover and the feasi-
bility of the citys CLANS. Justice Kelby
reserved decision.
"1f we were dealing with n railroad
company which we could trust, we would
not ask n continuance of this injunc-
tion," said Mr. DyIkman. but we have no
reliance on any statement or intention
on the part of the Commissioner of Plant
and Structures"
Joseph A. beverly. Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel representing the city. de-
clared the company should mot be al
lowed 10 use the courts to hold up the
city IN this way" He said the city Is
willing TO safeguard the crossover by the
use of gates and gatemen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-22
JOHNSON TO HELP
HYLAN ON TRANSIT

Gov Miller's measures in Albany March
. Mr. o Brien said, however, that Sem
ator Johnson will pass virtually all or
his time In New York until the battle
IS settled definitely In order that he may
be upon he scene OF action and con-
stantly in close touch with all aspects OF
the situation. The Corporation Counsel
indicated that the city's fight will be
taken to the United States Supreme
Court IL necessary.
Senator Johnson %ill make the consti-
tutionality of the proposed exercise Of
the States police power the main issue
of his attack. the Corporation Counsel
said Such an exercise of power in the
direction OF abrogation OF contracts
which The Corporation Counsel said IS
the Governors idea. is a national ques-
ton which will command the interest Of
States and cities throughout the coun-
try. he declared, THE exercise Of State
power as proposed by Gov. Miller is not
only unconstitutional. but worse" he
added. ct is Socialstic.'
Mr.. O'Brien was asked the direct ques-
ton: How did you and the Mayor ar
rive at the selection OF Senator john
SOM" He replied Il DO not care to
go into that question"
The close political alliance between
William Randolph Hearst and the Cali
fornia Senator and the publishers init
mate affiliation with the Mayor. how
ever. was regarded generally as the
correct answer to the question which Mr..
O'Brien excused himself from answering
George A. Glynn, chairman or the Re-
publican State Committee. made this
comment last night:
1--WE should exhaust the processes of
law in New York State before we go
either 20 California or TO Soviet Russia
The engagement of Senator Johnson is
the beginning of William Randolph
Hearst's campaign for municipal opera
ton of local transit lines. Gov. Miller
has suggested ultimate uniflcation and
municipal ownership. but not municipal
operation. The farcicai Federal Govern
ment Of the steam roads apparently suits
Hylan The retention OF Senator John
son of California an ardent advocate Of
Government operation. is an eXtraor-
binary complication Of the principle
of home rule. 1t Is a confession of the
inability of Hearst and Hylan to sue
cessfuly combat Gov, Miller's traction
reorganization"
Mr.. O'Brien in his formal announce
ment said:
II have, after consultation with and
approval of Mayor Hylan, secured the
services of Senator Hiram w. Johnson,
who fought the railroad interests in the
State of California and drove them from
the control of the State government;
who was a dominant factor in the es-
adjustment of municipal ownership and
operation of street railways in that
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-22

what is essentially a manufacturing en-
terprise. particularly If that enterprise,
as in the case of the Verona palace
replica, has made no provision for the
accommodation of other tenants whose
rentals would help defray the costs of
carrying so large an investment.
The old home of The EUe1lin0 Teie-
gram has had many unique and beauti-
full features, though il Is inevitable that
the paper should be more comfortable
in its new one. The plate glass windows
revealing to all Broadway the mysteries
and marvels of n modern newspaper
pressroom have been one of the most
popular attractions of the old Herald
Building. Others are the blinking owls
standing along its caves like solemn
bronze videttes the clock and the bronze
Minerva gracing the Thirty-fifth street
facade and the mellow bell on which
the swinging sledges Of those bronze
Goliaths, variously known to the irrever-
ent as Cog and Magog' or Cuff and
Stuff" tirelessly ring out the fleeing
hours.
With the expiration Of the thirty year
lease OF the Herald Building site on
April 80 the property reverts to the
Manice estate. Should that owner of
the realty then or later elect to dis
mantle the present building for the pur-
pose of erecting one of a type more
likely to be economically profitable, the
bronze owls, the bronze Minerva. the
clock. Cog and Magog," the several
bronze tablets of a commemorative cnar-
acter affixed on the structures exterior
and interior and all other fixtures dis
tinctively associated with the personality
of THE NEW YORK HERALD and The Eue-
ming Telegram remain In the ownership
Of Frank A. Munsey. the present pro-
prietor of those newspapers. who will
see that they receive proper sanctuary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-22
CROWD ATTACKS CAR
IN HEART OF ALBANY
Strikebreaker Beaten Before
Police Reach Scene.

Specioi Despatch to THE EEw YoaK IiERlLp.
ALBANY. Feb 21....A crowd of more
than 1000 strikers and sympathizers
etormed n strikepreaker manned car OF
the United Traction Company this
afternoon in the heart of the business
section. The imported conductor was
badly mauled. but the crowd was beaten
back by the police after the crew had
been chased inside the car.
Another crowd attacked car in the
western section of the city with rocks.
bolts and bricks. breaking all the win
dows and slightly injuring the con
ductor and motorman.
To-day sew the first break in the
ranks Of those who heretofore preferred
TO patronlze the iitneys rather than
take chances on tho trolley cars Sew
cral hundred men and women living Ia
the Pine Hills, many OF them employed
IN the Capitol. rode down 10 work this
morning. Jltncy service was hampered
ser.ously by the snow, and many per-
sons who live n long distance from the
business section and unable TO get jit-
ncys used the trolleys.
IN Troy no outbreaks or demonstra-
lions occurred and no attempt was made
90 Interfere with the cars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-22

Of transportation in New York city is so
serious that il can no longer be re-
garded as purely a local issue. This
was the sentiment expressed in a state
ment approved by the Citizens Transit
Committee which held an organization
meeting yesterday in the Pennsylvania
Hotel. The committee supports Gov
Miller's plan for the solution OF the
city's transit problem
Attention IS called by the committee
10 Senator Johnson attitude on trac-
ton matters when he was Governor Of
California. Mr.. johnson did much to
make the California State Railroad Com
mission the final authority over rail-
roads and public utilities. according to
the committee. He is said 70 have lent
his support 10 a constitutional amend