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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-29
COAL delivery
TROUBLES seen


The public II general 10 on .
strike against buying coal early
this year. according 70 Rock Island
coal deala1 Who cay that all IN
formation obtainable sh0ws the
situation to be alike in almost every
part Of the country. This. they
claim, 10 bound to lead 70 serious
consequences in the changing coudi-
tions Of next fall Then the rail-
roads, the factories and the general
public VIII be clanoring for sup
lies Of coal, and facilities Win not
prove SIMPLE to all the demandA
The Railway Age, commentng On
the situation says: The sit1atton
demands the immediate attention OF
coal consumers, dealers and opeeat-
ors, railway officers and the inter
state commerce commission. Thsre
has besn . Plethora Of propaganda
in the past because the railroads
could not handle enough coal when
people wanted 1t. There - need to
make oil concerned undeestand now
that II the railways ere not soon
given opportunity to haul more
coal, the coal situation developing
will be Tar more acute than any
previously experienced.
The annual average oonsump-
tiou Of coal In this country for four
years has bean 535, 900, 900 tons, or
moro than 100000 tons q weak.
The reduction Of consumption owing
to mild weather and Industrial de-
preston has been largo, but hr
from sufficient to justify . reduction
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-29
lOCRlTS 70
LAY PLANS Of
COUNTY drive
sue, Sinnett Issues Can lss
ussl1ss n Committee Hsn-
lay Night

mails Of the campaign in, Rock
And county in the interests Of the
...,ectton Of Justice Floyd q.
fhompson to the supreme bench
IN b outlined at a meeting Of the
1u.ty Democratic central com
ealtse Monday night in the Rock
,Isiepd house. Call has been issued
= County Chairman T. P. Sinnett.
WITH little more than month
x.fore election, the committee will
4, plsns for an intensive drive
srr,ne this period that is aimed to
siye Thompson a big majority In
"a home county over Claude e.
rhiperfeld, Republican nominee.
Justice Thompson has been &C.
t,,s ii other counties Of the dis
t,iet and will report on the prog
- OF his campaign to date. He
sss the support practically Of the
ssvspapers Of the district, regard
iess OF party Affiliations. He ID
Saaing his campaign from the
stsndpoint Of his two-year record
an the supreme bench.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-29
SIS to $55 Goats
WRAPS

Sacrificed to Us by Manufacturer Of High
Grade Wraps and Coats-Garments Usually
Made Only in Expensive Styles and Makes
Just One, Two and Three of Style-Bolivias.
Velours, Polos and Mixtures, Silk Lined
and All Sizes-Bought at Price that Enables
Us to Feature Them in This Great Wrap Coat
Event Tomorrow at
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-29

TAsy are lower than those Of . few
months ago, but stu high. The main
reason they stay 50 high Is the ex-
cessive wages being paid to the
miners. In the two years March 81,
1913 to March 81. 1870, the mine
workers in the central competitive
field were given i've advances. This
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-29

neld embraces Pennsylvania, Ohio.
Illinois, Indiana and the southwest
and has Get the pace for the country
Repeatedly wage scales were made
70 remain In effect for specified per-
iods and the advances granted be-
fore these periods had expired be-
cause the mine workers refused IN
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-29

abide BY their contracts
The advance In daily wage rate
between 1918 and 1890 was from
IS to $3.50, or $50 per cent. Many
consumers and dealers are not buy
Ing because they expect coal prices
to be further reduced and believe
they should be. Because of this
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-29
EXHIBIT OF BLACK
BEAUTY DRAWINGS
IN THEATRE LOBBY

mich interest has been displayed
among pupils Of the tri-city schools
IN the drawing contest conducted
ihis week for the best pen sketch
~ the famous old horse BLACK
beauty" The contest came to q
close last evening at o'clock. Tho
drawings will be Judged this eve
ning and the three winners VIII be
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-29
$25 to $35 Dresses
DRESSES

Inst What You Want at This Time-Canton
Crepes, Tricotines, Taffetas, Georgettes, Satins,
Orpandie Dresses, Serges, Checks-An New,
Fresh Spring Styles, New Shades-A Large As
sortment to Select From-This Is One Of the
Dress Sales You Cannot Afford to Miss ......
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-29

No exchanges or refunds during
this sale. Those uko haze charge
accounts soifh rs are entitled to
these special prices when bill Is
paid on or before the 10th of the
follosOins month. No exceptions
made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

TO RENT room steam heated ten
ement, $25. Apply Hugh Reynolds
Grain and Feed Co., Commercial St.
9-29-5dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
CITY ITEMS

On Sunday evening at the services
of the Swedish Bethany church COM
munion will be celebrated and new
members received.
Mccormack Victor records. C. L.
Pierce Co.-advt.
Rev. Gustave E. Phil, pastor Of the
Swedish Bethany church, has returned
from u trip to Corona, New York.
Jester has great buys at his clean
ND used car sale. 1913 Arch St-advt.
The Scandinavian w. c. T. U. met
with Mrs. Martin Earnest OF Fairview
street this afternoon.
Come TO TESTERS used car sale tonight.
Open until ten.-Advt.
Plans have been completed SO that
four lectures will be given this COM
ing winter by the Commonwealth club
of this city. The first lecture will prob
ably be held some time in November
Court Friendly. F. of A. degree team,
will hold an important meeting at the
hall on Church street tonight.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
PREFERS CLERkING
TO Being A MODEL
Oklahoma Man Declines to AC-
Cept Offer Of Artist

Muskogee. Okla, Sept. 29.-Al-
though fame as a sculptor's model
awaits him, Olin L. Stone, of this
city, prefers the modest place of a
store clerk. Soon, his image will be
cmblazoned on a memorial that will
overlook the historic battlefield of
Chateau Thierry. France.
Selected from a hundred Ameri-
can doughboys who represented the
list physical specimens of the Amer
can Expeditionary Force, Stone has
since had numerous opportunities to
pose for artists of worldwide renown.
To all, however. he has turned deaf
car and quietly continued his duties
in an army store" here.
Stones image will adorn a statue
that, when completed, will form a
unit of what is declared will be one
of the most artistic battle monuments
ereced in commemoration of the
world war. 1t will be cut in stone Ia
feet high and feet wide. Stone will
represent an American soldier stand
ing on a pedestal. taller than the
tma age of a French soldier. who
stands at attention. The figure of a
French girl with one hand resting on
the Frechman's shoulder and the
other extending a farewell handshake
to the American, will complete the
group.
The memorial will be the work of
Constant Roux, French sculptor. and
of Howard Davis, an American
sculptor. 1t is expected it will be
completed next year.
Stone saw service in the battles of
Cantisny. Montdidaier, Aisne, Marine
Meuse and Argonne. He also served
With the Army of Occupation and in
December, 1918, was returned to
France to receive decorations.
When it was decided to erect the
memorial at Chateau Thierry, a care
tul selection began for the American
whose figure was to adorn the monu.
ment. The selection finally dwindle6
to a hundred, and these men were
sent to Paris for a final choice by
artists. Stone was the unanimous
choice of Roux and Davis.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
F in a ncial
WALL Street STOCK
EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall street, 1890 n. m.---Rails and
oils were In demand at the opening
OF today's stock market and the gen.
eral list showed irmness. Chicago and
Northwestern and Texas and Pacific
gained n point each and Canadian Pa
cific. New York Central and some
coalers rose large fractions. Mexican
Petroleum advanced ~. Pan-Ameri-
can and General Asphalt u. Special
ties were REPRESENTED by American
Wooden. u. =. Rubber first pfd.. Burns
Bros. and United Fruit. The bond mar
ket gave promise OF another active
session, especially for Victory notes.
The first sale of Victory AVS consist
ell OF "A block OF $750.000 at 99.46 to
e9.4s AS against the recent high rec
ord OF $3.50.
Wall Street. Noon.-Oils supplanted
rails as market leaders before noon.
Transportations continued to be
bought. however. on favorable Aug
ust statements. The broad rise which
ranged from one to three points in
Mexican, Pan-American and Califor-
mia petroleums. Houston oil and
Standard oil of New Jersey seemed to
be directed mainly at the shorts.
Baldwin. Studebaker. Crucible and
Bethlehem steels. Sears Roebuck and
Corn Products rose to points
while Burns Bros. extended its rise
to points. Buying of Liberty bonds
fell off before noon but Victory 3-4's
agnin rose to $3.50. Call money
opened ut per cent.
Wall Street. 1890 p. m.-Delaware.
Lackawanna and Western reacted 2
Ia points on announcement of the
increased dividend and other invest
met shares were moderately under
beat prices OF the morning. Coppers
hardened. however, and such special
ties as woelworth. Kresge. May Dept.
Stores. Montgomery Ward and Union
BAG were strong.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
OUT OF EXISTENCE
Noted SpaEgier's Spring of Gettysburg
May Soon BE a Thing of the Past.
Visited BY Tourists.

Gettysburg, Pa, Sept 29.-Spang-
Ier's Spring at which Union and Con-
federate soldiers drank together during
lull in the fighting at the close of
the second day of the Battle of Gettys-
burg, July >. 1868, may pass out of
existence. Typhoid fever germs have
been found in the water and the state
department of health has condemned it.
The spring is one of the historic spots
of the famous battlefield. Here soldiers
of the contending armies met, drank
together and filled their canteens with
water for their wounded comrades when
darkness stopped the fighting that had
ragged steadily throughout the day.
Thousands of tourists and visitors to
the battle-ground drink from the spring
annually
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
Deaths and Funerals
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many kind
friends for their sympathy and kind
ness. extended to us during the illness
and death of our beloved husband and
John Worthner. Deepest APP
probation is extended to Lexington
Lodge. Doric Council. Giddings Chap
ter and Knights Templars and
especially the Traut and Hine Fore
mans club.
Mrs. Margaret worthner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles p. Leonard.
MT. and Mrs. George III. Mortimer,
Mrs. Mary Carter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
NEVERMORE 5 CENT
TROLLEY FARE HERE


that many people have no work, and
others are working on short time; that
the price of food has gone up; that
a man may have to pay 40 cents each
day when he was receiving but two
dollars-all these facts and others
brought the prices of transportation
and it's service into the realm of city
affairs.
The mayor said he realizes the Com
mission had q hard task before it. But
relief the men and women of the city
must have. Other channels seem to be
shut off, and if there is to be any re-
lief it will come from the Utilities
Commission.
Stopping Places
Commissioner Higgins interrupted
to say that in the matter of the chang
ing of stopping places, where pas
sengers would be allowed to leave or
enter jitneys, the commission was
quite ready to cooperate with the
wishes of the operators.
Mayor Curtis resumed to state that
he believed all parts of the city should
receive the same consideration from
the commission. He said that in wards
8, D, 3 and part of l, people were COM
PEELED to use the trolley, while in
wards and they were not Further,
ne said, that 10000 people in the city
had to pay the 10 cent fare while but
10000 could get transportation by
paying the five cent jitney fare. The
mayor believed that the manufacture
ers felt the jitneys, under present con-
ditions. should be allowed to take care
of their employees, rather than charg-
ing double fare to the people to aid IN
discharging dead horse debts"
u. z. & G. Wants .TitnovS
Col. Herbert A. Johnson, speaking
for Landers, Frary & Clark, was
strong in his declaration that his
company felt that the jitney was a
public necessity. It employed about
5000 people. They cannot afford to
pay.10 cent fare. If the commission
saw fit, he said, to grant jitney serv-
ice for their employees the company
would consider it a great benefit to
itself and to its employees. His re-
marks were greeted by enthusiastic
applause. Commissioner Higgins
warned against this sort of demon
stration.
Stanley Works Represented.
E w Christ. secretary of the Stan
ley Works. spoke along the same line.
He said many of their employees were
isolated from any transportation. For
the Jlln6yS were allowed 10
serve them. Four times a day serv-
ice would be sufficient service, and
would be a privilege. Now the jit-
ney service being taken away. things
were decidedly unpleasant for the
workers.
Senator Hall Takes Floor.
Senator Hall said that he had
agreed with the report of the com
mittee and that he believed trans
portation matters such as these
should be governed by local option.
He believed that the mere running of
cars over tracks was not service;
that the charge should be reasonable
and the service frequent. He had
voted for the bill which is now the
law, but he had observed that it
worked out in such a way that the
cars were not crowded. He had come
to the conclusion that the jitneys are
needed. He said that the trolley
company had received considerable
help from the legislature, as he knew
because of his office as chairman of
the ways and means committee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
JAP BANKER STAINED

Toxic, Sept. 29.-(By the Associated
Press)-zengjiro Yasuda. for nearly
60 years an influential banke of Toxic.
was stabbed to death at his home here
yesterday. His assassin. a lawyer. COM
mitted suicide with the same sword
with which he killed the aged banker.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29

TO RENT-Sfx room steam heated
tenement, $50. Apply Hugh Rey-
nolds Grain and Feed Co. CONNER
cial st. S-Z9-5dX
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
WANT LAW ENFORCED.
Prohibitionists VIII Discuss Ways and
Means Mt Conference.

Chicago, Sept. 29.-Methods for
maintaining prohibition in the United
States and thus setting an object
lesson for the world,' will be con-
sidered at meeting of the prohibi-
ton national committee here Novem-
Der 80 1t was announced today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
OBSERVES GOTH BIRTHDAY
NeIs johnson of Osgood Avenue is the
Oldest Living Man in New Britain at
the Age of 90 Years.

Nels johnson of Osgood avenue cele-
brated his Goth birthday at his home
today. Mr. johnson is the oldest liv-
ing man in New Britain and has wide
circle of friends in this place. He is
in excellent health and remarkably ac-
tive for a man of his years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
COMPLAINS ON MARTIN.

Edward Lindberg or ia Park
street, complained to the police late
last night. that his wifo had been
bothered by William Martin while on
her way home last night. lie was re-
ferred 70 the prosecuting attorney.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29

CLEARING HOUSE REPORT.
EXCHANGES 1858. 300. 900
Balances 1890. -. 727o0.eo0
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
LOCAL STOCK
MARKET TO-DAY

(Furnished by Putnam a Coz
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-29
main dry if prohibition laws are not
enforced" the statement said.
HEADS G. A. r..

Indianapolis, Sept. 2S.-Lewis S.
Pitcher, of Brooklyn, N. Y, was elect
ed commander-in-chief of the Grand
Army Of the Republic at the 55th an
nual encampment today. He succeeds
William A. Ketcham of Indianapolis.
Mr.. Pitcher is past commander of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-28
STERNER MEANS
TO BE ADOPTED TO
SUBDUE IRELAND

London, May 2S.-The govern
ment's policy for 'sterner repression
of the criminal element in Ireland
as it is phrased in authoritative
quarters involves the strengthening
of the crown forces in Ireland with
military reinforcement which will be
drawn from units now in foreign SER
vice. No increase of the auxiliary
police or "black and tans" or of the
constabulary. is contemplated, it is
declared. There is some likelihood of
the extension of martial law to the
whole of Ireland with the exception
of ulster, it is understood but the in
itiative rests with the Gen. Sir Ne
vile MacReady, the national COM
mander of Ireland, as it does in the
question of introducing the Kitchinef
Llockhouse system. 1t was officially
stated today that the reinforcements
to be sent will be considerably less
than $4,000 in number.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-28
DUTCH GOVERNMENT
REFUSES TO REOPEN
EASTERN OIL TOPIC

The Hague, May 2S.-The motion of
the Socialist deputy Albarda concern
ing the American governments note
to Holland with regard to the Djambi
oil concessions. while the note had
not been made public in the chamber
was rejected by a vote of Sc to 27.
The defeat of the Socialist commun-
lists attempt at the withdrawal and
reintroduction of the Djambi bill
which might hvae resulted in equal
participation in oil concessions by the
Standard Oil Company and the Batav-
Oil com pary. was mainly due to the
loyalty OF the government support
ers.
The anti-government speakers EN-
phasized their disapproval of grant
ing concessions either to the Stand
ard Oil company or the other. The
United States intersection was called
imperialistic interference.
The Liberal party leader declared
Holland was not afraid of the threats
expressed in American correspon-
dence but that it would be ''undersir-
able for Hollands economic interests
if the friendly feeling of America to-
wards our country becomes chilled. "
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-28
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE
WILL START WORK SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Quotas of Lakeand Three Churches Expected Be Raised Short
Order-LOcal Pastors Get Instruction From
Presiding Elder Blackburn

Local pastors are in receipt of Il
final message from Presiding Elder
Blackburn, giving some suggestions
concerning the canvass to be begun
Sunday. He urges contribution
from every member and adherent OF
the church, no matter how small the
offering, everyone should have the op-
portunity to take part in this great
work. We must not be dependent on
large gifts of few to put the district
ever
He calls the attention of the laity
of the church to the fact that the
preachers of the district are doing
their part noblY. Four preachers in
the district and perhaps others are
giving $500 each and at least one is
down for $1,000.
The presiding elder also calls atten-
tion to the fact that but for the gen.
erosity of E. T. Roux our 500 or more
hoys and girls would be out of coll
lege today, with no place to go, as all
other schools denominational and
state, are full to the limit. Our
Methodist people are facing an issue
that must be met. We must build
| our college.
| Mr.. Blackburn urges further that
reports he made to District Di-
rector NJ G. Waring by wire or tele-
phone Sunday afternoon. Do not
wait to complete canvass, but make
report Sunday afternoon on progress
made.
He urges his people to pray as they
have not done before. and not to leave
thing undope that would cause one
to reproach himself after the drive is
over. ,.
7 Homeland went "over the top" last
night in the Educational drive, sub
scribing more than it's quota. This
church is on the Homelandoand Pros
pect, charge. sss
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-28
AMERICAN NOTE
HANDED OBRECON
Is KEPT SECRET
Memorandum Was Delivered by
Summerlin Said Not to Be In
Any Sense an Ultimatum

Mexico City, May 2S.--George T.
Summerlin, United States charge
d'affaires in this city. had a confer
ence with President ObregOn last
night and it is said he handed the
president memorandum from the state
department. No official statement
was made after the meeting which
was described as extremely cordial. >
The memorandum brought by Mr..
Summerlin upon his return from
Washington was said to be in no
sense an ultimatum which called upon
Mexico to sign treaty or protocol as
an incidentato recognition
1t was not a, report on, Mexico
signed by Albert B. Fall, secretary of
the Interior when he was a member
Of the senate. This report has been
welcomed by newspapers here which
for some time past had been indulg-
ing in editorial attacks on the secre-
tary.
Apparently newspapers have been
more agitated over Secretary Fall S
influence in determining the policy
of the United States toward Mexico
than in rumors that President Obre-
gon would be called upon to sign a
treaty contingent upon recognition.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-28

Very soon after the noon hour Sun
day the canvassing committee in the
Christian Education Movement will
make the start in their work of rails
ing in pledges the quotas assigned to
the several churches.
The Lakeland committees are ready
for the word go to be given and it
is expected that the quotas of the
three churches in the city will be
raised in short order. AS the Lake
land churches go, so it is hoped the
churches Of the Barlow district and
the conference will go. -..
Reports are to be made to District
Director M. G. Waring, from time to
time during the canvass, which will
cover the period from Sunday, May
29, to Sunday. June 5. Some churches
will complete the work the first day,
and others may require longer time
The charge directors of the three
Lakeland churches are as follows:
First church, J. w. Turner; Dixieland,
T. e. Robertson; Myrtle street, ]. e.
Rush.
First church, under the leadership
of eight captains, will begin at / p
m. The captains are: Mrs. N. S. Ivey
No. 1; T. L. Hendrix, No. 2; DR.. w.
H. Mitchell, No 8; J. e. Johnson, No
a. w. G. Norvell, No. s; A. c. Shaffer,
No. 6; T. j. Fraley, No. Z Miss Ger.
trude Overstreet, No. s.
Dixieland has four teams of -four
members each, the team captains be.
irg Mrs. Gertrude Arendell, Mrs. M
B. Hartshorn. G. H. Dickerson, r. G
Elliott. The canvass will begin at 1:3(
p. m. the start being made at the
church. .... -.....
Myrtle Street church has two teams
under the leadership of A. A. Bryan
and o. J. Pope as captains, They will
begin their work early in the after
! noon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-28
TWELVE WOUNDED
in FIGHT WITH
JAP SAILORS

Shanghai, May 20. Twelve Amer
ican sailors from the flagship Huron
were wounded, two of them seriously,
In Sunday nights street fight be-
tween the American Bluejackets and
Japanese sailors Shore leave for the
men of the cruisers Huron and New
Orleans and the gunboats in the
harbor have been stopped
A statement issued by the Japa-
nese foreign office on. May 25th re-
garding Sunday nights fighting at
Shanghai said the American sailors
involved had been setting off fire
crackers in the street, the explosion
Of which hurt some pedestrians A
quarrel ensued, in which, the state.
ment added, some on both sides were
injured The affair was being investi-
gated and the foreign Office expressed
the belief that the matter could
easily be settled