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New-York tribune., 1922-10-08

ner and took it up in an experimental way,
but found that we were so we'll adapted to
it that we kept at ii for several years.
When ! speak Of our being adapted to this
game, it may sound peculiar to readers, but
it is fact that men who can succeed at one
confidence. game are failures at another. This
is for the reason as / have pointed out that
there is everything in the presentation of a
confidence game of any sort. If you can make
an effective presentation you have good
chance of getting the game across, but other
wise you are doomed to failure, just like an
actor who tries to play a role to which he is
not fitted by nature.
AS matter of fact, the confidence game is
largely matter of acting. Years ago, when
happened to be talking with the late Peter
Daley about some of our adventures, he ques-
toned friends allusion to me as an actor
and said:
Where did you ever act?"
replied iokingly:
We'll, the best you can do is to have some
one give up So and spectators charges to
see you act, but have had man pay $4,000
to see me act"
We had determined that the southern Wis
consin country was the best for the game
which we had in mind. We could operate out
Of Chicago which has always been very COM
Portable and convenient hiding place for con-
fdence men in the rich rural districts of the
Mississippi Valley. The rural districts are
not centered upon for confidence operations
as they once were for the reason that it has
been found that the city dweller is in many
respects more gullibe victim than the dwell
err in the country. But in those days we were
operating the generally accepted theory
that city dwellers were all-wise persons who
remembered what they read in the newspa-
pers, while those who lived in the country
were the natural prey of confidence men.
Besides the convenience of Chicago there
was another element that entered into our
choice Of the southern Wisconsin field. That
was the peculiar susceptibility of the German
American farmer. An old farmer of that
hyphenated nationality was likely to prove
ideal for our purposes--just the right con,bin-
alton of greed and gullibility.
AS preliminary would drop in at
farmhouse and ask for drink of water. We
would engage the farm housewife in conver-
sat.on to get pretty good line on the people
of the neighborhood Perhaps we had our eye
on a certain farm not far distant, and would
make inquiry about the owner. We would find
out that the place, which was one of the larg-
est and best kept in that part Of the country,
was owned by prosperous old farmer-a
pioneer who had never left it and who had
added constantly to his acreage. A rowing
farmer we had little use for, as usually that
type had little money. But man who has
clung to his acres since pioneer days, buying
additional land whenever the opportunity Of
fered--such man was always prosperous
and stood well at the bank.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-08

ANY q farmer in the Middle West
IN has painful recollections of game
Y B which, in the parlance of confidence
Arizona republican., 1922-04-02

pany making it be out Of business
two years hence. And that some OF
the innumerable cc@panies now In
the field will have passed away with
in the next II months goes without
saving. All automobile men admit it;
so the expression of the thought is in
no sense a vail of pessimism.
For example, few days ago /
showed one of my friends in the au-
tomobile business list of the 80 or
90 companies now in actual produc-
ton and asked him to visualize for
a minute the business in his own big
territory, and then tell me how many
of those companies he expects to see
doing business in his district in 1924.
"He cut the list down to "a and
declared that it was a conservative
estimate. He explained, Of course,
that he didn't mean to infer that a
lot of the new companies would not
survive. The stronger ones should,
of course. What he did foresee was
the keenest kind of competition, with
only the most substantial of the COM
panies winning out.
"No man would knowingly purchase
a car which would go into the orphan
class two years later any more than
he would buy a sewing machine with
the knowledge that parts would not
be available in the future.
Furthermore, so common has be-
come the use of the automobile that
nowadays everyone realizes that it is
approximately year after the pur-
chase of the car when it may need
real attention, and, of course, that
attention will not be efficiently forth
coming unless there is a manufac-
turer back of the car.
THAT is why, in brief, the stability
of the concern making the car is OF
such vital importance today.
1--WE dealers handling Hupmobiles
have already much evidence to bear
out the contentious I have just set
forth.
TT is the public conviction Of per-
manency of the Hupp Motor Car cor
poration which HAS won for them
such a high degree of public favor.
"The very fact that during all a Of
the years they have adhered so con-
sistently to the production Of the
Arizona republican., 1922-04-02
REPUTAT|ON|S IS
GREAT ASSET
IN SELLING

The greatest automobile selling
asset in 1922, from the standpoint of
the appeal to consumer. wilb be- the
reputation Of the company manufac-
turing the car" declared NJ. L. Burk-
head, sales manager and local Hup-
mobile dealer, told a group of motor
lists the other day.
1T is going to be year. he said,
with so many old and new makes of
ears in the field that the average
purchaser. were he to consider all of
them, would find himself dizzy with
confusion.
.And because the last year has
taught the public many painful les
sons of economy. the average pur-
chaser is going to be much more dis
eliminating than ever before.
Especially is he going to consider
the stability of the concern manu-
featuring the car that mechanically
meets his approval.
"That, of course, is exactly as it
should be.
mo matter how good a car may be
today, its investment value is COM
pietely eliminated should the COM
Arizona republican., 1922-04-02

four cylinder motor has been most
impressive element in their behalf.
People have quite naturally come
to think of the institution just as they
think of the car-as something per-
manent and dependable
TT was this thought in the public
mind which resulted in a most unex-
pected demand for Hupmobiles dur
ing the last II months. 1t was on
this thought that the decision was
based for the doubling Of Hupmobile
production in 1922.
In other words, the dealer who can
truthfully say that his car is the best
car in its class that he knows about,
that the manufacturer is of perma-
nent character and is operating on a
sound financial basis-if he can
truthfully say those things, and the
company's record of accomplishment
is behind him, he need have no fears
concerning the consumers response
! to his efforts
Arizona republican., 1922-04-02

called upon by simply turning the
valve on tank A guage on the tank
indicates the amount of fuel on hand
at all times, and is accurate and easy
to read. The gasoline is taken from
the rear supply tank to the vacuum
tank on the dash. and from thence
by gravity to the carburetor, through
copper tubing of ample size. The
fuel is strained by special screens on
the tank end of pipe line and also at
the inlet connection on the vacuum
tank
Intake manifold is bolted directly
to the exhaust manifold, allowing hot
gasses to be discharged from the ex-
hause valves directly against the in
take manifold. This makes certain
the most efficient preheating of fuel
in a very short time. and complete
combustion. A marked increase in
efficiency from all grades of gaso-
line win be noticed as a result of this
| construction.
Arizona republican., 1922-04-02
amendment on account OF its explo

siYefqualities.
THE fuel system of motor car
should receive the same amount of
attention that a man gives his food.
compared with other things making
claim on his time. Motorists should
bear this thought in mind when ex-
aminirg the details of motor cars at
the show, and should give the fuel
system its due amount of thought and
attention.
IN the Hupmobile the fuel is fed
to the carburetor by the vacuum feed
system, which insures positive feed
under all conditions and at all car
angles. The tank, located at the
rear, is made of heavy lead coated
sheet steel. divided into three sec
tions to minimize splashing. 1t has a
capacity of fifteen gallons, two gall
Ions of which are reserve. After
warning has been given of diminished
regular supply, this reserve can be
Arizona republican., 1922-04-02
SAYS CARS FOOD
DEMANDS CLOSEST
Of At TENT ION

Food and fuel-an odd analogy,
but one that fits the case is the
opinion Of NJ. L. Burkhead. sales
manager Of the Smith Motor Sales
company. Hupnobile distributors.
''unless one wanted to consider gaso-
line as a drink, subject to the 18th
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05
HOUSE IS SAVED
BY EFFICIENCY
OF FIRE ladies
tspeciL Moline Service,

The residence of o. B. Hitler,
Fourth street and River road, East
Moline, was saved from destruc-
ton by fire Tuesday afternoon.
through the prompt and efficient
service of the East Moline firemen.
Total loss incurred as result of the
blaze is estimated at $1,000 Prob
ably half of that amount represents
damage to clothing that was in the
closet where the fire is believed to
have started.
Chemicals were used entirely to
combat the flames, as that section
of the city is without water con-
nections and the river at that point
is inaccessible because of brush
and underground.
Members Of the family had left
the house early in the morning and
no one was at home when the f1re
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05
Lest You Forget

The Argus on Aug. printed the following prom
ises on behalf Of the Rock Island city and county
governments:
/. Enforcement Of TIE liquor laws, including
the sale Of intoxicant beverages in soft drink
parlors and the traffic in hooch and bootleg
whisky.
q Closing Of disorderly houses and driving
frop the ci1 Of prostitutes street walkers and
their male consorts.
8. Elimination Of tool gambling, if any exists.
A. Removal Of slot machines and like gamb-
ling devices.
"This is to be no spasmodic cleanup" City
Attorney Scott said. eve are going to make it
thorough and lasting We ask the cooperation
Of the public and urge that any citizen who has
knowledge of law violations call Chief Cox or
Sheriff Miller, or both, and give them the infor-
nation. We are going to clean house and the
strict enforcement of the law will continue at
least long as the present city administration
is in office"
Sheriff Miller reiterated Mr.. SCOTS state
ment. "The county and city have joined forces
and we are going through with this thing if it's
the last thing we do. We want the police to help
US and with that cooperation granted. we prom
Use that the community will have nothing to
complain of in regard to law enforcement"
This is Oct. S. Conditions against which the
city and county authorities pledged themselves to
act on Aug 5 still prevail in Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05
W||||||EsClIPEhs
CHURCH WATER
INK EkPLoDES


ExploSlon of Z water heating ap-
paratus IN the basement Of the No
mortal Chrtstias church. Fifteenth
street and Third avenue, yesterday
afternoon, made . detonation which
was, heard several blocks and did
more than $500 damage to the in
terror of the edifice.
The accident occurred ct 4:31
o'clock. Convention sessions being
held In the church had just ended.
Water was being heated for wash
ing dishes In preparation for q
luncheon to be given there q little
later. Something went wrong with
the heater--probably an arrested
circulaion-and the 40-gallon tank
exploded.
Stunned BY Noise.
Only six persons were In the
building at the time, and none OF
them was hurt although momentar-
lily stunned by the force Of the ex-
plosion. Plastering was knocked
Of the walls and steam damage to
woodwork may be found later.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05

Ths arm Of laitchsm 9 Hsncs ~
ports an active market IN real -
tate. having disposed q elevsa
properties for I total Of $l7.SS5 IN
. fortnight.
Following are the transfers re-
ported: Harry Stoakes, six-r0cm
bungalow, S11s Eighth avenue. to
Herbert Lance: James Clegg. six
room home. 1916 Fifth avenue, to
Paul Inter; H. c. Peterson, nve.
room cottage. 304S Ninth avenue, to
w. A. Smithiger Of Milan; Emma
Denman, five-room bungalow, I'LL
Twelfth avenue. to Charles Gar
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05
WILL COMPLETE
aII.VIS GErEsEo
ROAD THIS FALL
tspscial laolins sesvses.,

te<os~~>D. 1870 '-~-s
Section 3 Of route Z, between Sill
Wis and 0eneseo, will be completed
beofre J the construction season
ends, II no further contingencies
aries to interrupt the program.
This was the assurance given by
Clifford Older. chief highway en-
gfneer Of Illinois. in a letter to
John W. Casio. Mr.. Casio heads a
committe Of the East Moline Ro-
tary club that is planning a cele-
bration to mark the completion Of
the hard road.
Difficulty in obtaining cement
for all road work is given as the
cause for the delay on the six-mile
stretch. A priority order by the
interstate commerce commission,
says Mr.. Older, caused road work
to be put practically at stand
still for several weeks. Another
order issued by the commission.
however, modifies the original or
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05
PRINTER ulVEdTS
NEW TYPE CASTER

Hutchinson, Kan, Oct 6.-Inven-
tons to be used in type casting ma
chimes by which he hopes to revo-
lutionize certain phases OF the
printing industry have been made
by Louis C. Tinsley. q former
Hutchinson printer. Two OF them
have to do with slugs used in q
tabulating machine. The third Is q
measure device for type-casting
machine.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05

ber: 8. J. Russell. eight-room resi-
dence, ~ Twenty-frst street, to
D. C. Countryman; Mrs. C. @. Fitz-
gerald. duplex. 722 Twenty-fourth
street. to James Daubney: Edward
German. cottage, 1911 Twenty-sixth
street, to Joseph Hayes; L. l..
Hance, nve-room bungalow. Ills
Thirty-seventh street, to N. G.
Fredricks; Mrs Grace Crapser.
six-room dwelling. 1915 Fourteenth
avenue, to H. C. Peterson; George
Thielke, residence, 935 Twenty
third street. to Ethel Mitchell; Al
bert Langman, six-room home. 252S
Twentieth avenue. to H. A. Dillon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05

was discovered by a neighbor. The
blaze is believed to have started
early in the morning. and slowly
ate its way between the walls
through three OF the upstairs
rooms, bursting forth shortly be-
for 4 o'clock in the afternoon when
neighbors saw smoke issuing from
the roof and caves.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05

plant At the court house. Nm
received at the Office Of the 49,.
clerk until |: o'clock noon, ~
day. Oct. 3. 1o2e.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. M
BY Public Expenditure g.
mittee.
Rock Island. ILL.,. Oct 3, 1924
ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05

FALLS 5 STORIES, UNHURT.
Minneapolis, MIMI, Oct. 5.-Les-
ter Carceau, a window washer, fell
three stories while watching q
worlds series bulletin board and
was uninjured.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05
For Sore Feet
Peterson's Ointment

To the millions of users Of Peter
sons Ointment, Peterson s-ys,
Don't 'ail to use it for sore, in
famed. aching feet, it does the
work over night" Best for piles,
old sores, eczema, itching and
pimply skin. All druggists, 35c,
Coo, $1.00, $3.50, $5.00.-(Advertise-
ment.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.
Cen M 600

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the board of
local improvements of the city of
Rock Island, Illinois, has filed In
the county court OF Rock Island
county, a certificate OF the cost OF
the Improvement entitled in said
court I'm re petition Of the city OF
Rock Island, Illinois. to assess the
cost OF the paving with asphaltic
concrete OF Thirty street
from Eighth to Ninth avenues and
said certificate also shows the
court costs, the amount Of accrued
interest, and the total amount of
said assessment and said certificate
also states that the said improve
ment confirms substantially to the
requirements OF the original ordi-
nance for the construction Of the
same as required by law, also q
supplemental assessment roll, upon
which the amount OF a deficit in the
assessment, viz-$1S7.17, has been
spread ratably In addition to the
assessment already made. has been
filed in said proceedings, and that
Ifinal hearing on said certificate and
supplemental assessment will be
had on the 18th day of October,
IA. d. 1922. at The hour Of 9 O'Clock
10. NJ, or as soon thereafter as the
business Of the court will permit.
All persons desiring may file OBJ
sections In said court before said
day and may appear on the hear
ing and make their defense.
II Dated at Rock Island. Illinois
This 30th day of September, A. d.
ahs22.
II H. M. SCHRIvER,
HI FRANK WICH,
III M. T. RUDGREN,
HI JOHN MURRIN,
III VIM. FITZSIMMONS,
Board Of Local improvements Of
the City of Rock Island, Ill.
III -(Advertisemcnt)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-05

Want some painting donei Read todaya
classified ads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-31
Wagy Hair Syi;tcheg
Reduced to 3.05

With the longer skirt comes the
higher couture, and the decorative
hair switch comes into useful promi-
hence.
These are of excellent quality wavy
hair, and have been especially re-
duced for the opening of the new
season. THIRD Floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-31

In the fur fashions carac stands o n one
of the graceful woman who once
and
These coats of unusually pel-Europn dyed skins
that have been perfectly matched reveal all gnts black
cac and fashioned that advantage IS
warmth the full the
fuller and enveloping garment.
And amazingly low priced, tool! ST.. r.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-31
Women 5 Colored
Six Umbrellas
Regularly 1880 and 1880
Special, COS

The silks are Of excellent
quality, with II inch Otto
man borders or 3-inch sat
in borders. Handles are
of full length amber, plain
or in engine-turned designs,
some with side leather
straps, some with rings,
some with leather loops.
Tips and stubs to match.
Street Floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-31
Nezy C20th SUITS
for W0men and Misses

express their style points in
simple, direct fashion-in terms
OF. twill cord and tricotine
Thursday and Friday at
$3.50
Straight and slender are these
first suits for Autumn making
twofold appeal by means Of
their modishness and capacity
for service.
Of twill cord or tricotine, pains
takingly tailored some with
strappings or inserts of the fab
ric, others using braid for trim
ming. Silk lined and interlined.
In navy and black. Sizes IA
to a..
The suit pictured is Of
checked Irish TUeed-39.5O
Fourth Floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-31

that are light enough for present wear
and yet equally seryiceable for early Fall.
Formerly $500 to $3.50, now 1880, $3.50, 3o.5
All Remaining Sports Coats Of Flannel, Silk 0
jersey n. now $50 and 90
Fourth Floor
New-York tribune., 1922-12-12
Financial Items

The Rank OF America has been ap-
soirfed trustee under tho f2.bo0Qoq issue
- IN. sevlila- -Blltmoro Corporation nrat
mortgage ~ per cent sinking fund goia
bonds. due 1887. ........
The BANKERS Trust Company announces
that. beginning December IL. s p!e-
pared 10 deliver FIRST mortgage twenty
ave.vear 6i, Per cent bonds Of the y. 2.
goodrich Company Ia coupon form In eh-
change Tor the outstanding temporary
Thc Equitable Trust Company VIII BE-
ready 10 exchange temporary bonds now
ouisfanfine for the fiftsen-year ~ per
cent ulnkinr fund convertible gold bonds,
series a. of the virginia Carolina Chcmical
Company on and after December B.
Tho Hankers Trust Company has been
appointed transfer agent for the preferred
stock 81 the Wisconsin Tolephone Com
The Registrar and Transfer Company Of
Iersev city has been appointed co.
transfer agent % the common stock OF
the Shell Union or Corporation.
Jorcph g. Brrk. formerly of Howen n
20 it, now associated with the sales de.
nartn,ent of Prank B Calm 4 Co. mem
hers OF the New York Stock Exchange.
Moody ~ dates president OF p ~ Lup-
ton. Publishers Inc. announces that
meeting of the board % directors has bern
csti~d for December - 60 act upon the
regular quarterly dividend. Rudolf Aett
and Harry b. Lake. members OF inc hfm
N frI.n6urg. Thalmann a Co. were re-
Gently elected TO membership on the board.
Tho J.. & ~. ". Railroad, owned ~ the
Middle states OH Company, VIII receive
Ia ia office al Madison Avenue, up 70
nc,n J.nlary p 1914. written oncrs Tor
the redemption of $4,000 OF its bonds.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-12
Urges License Inspector
Be Dismissed for Fraud
HirshfieId Charges J. 4. Egan
Assisted in Falsifcation OF
Hackman's Permit

In a report 70 Mayor Hyian yes'ef.
day. David Hlrshhcld, Commissioner OF
accounts. recommended that John T.
Fean. an inspector In the License De
par,ment, he dismissed from the sefy-
ice for alleged assistance In the ial'ih-
cation Of n hackman's license. a copy
Of tho report and the testimony Of wit
nesses were sent 20 License Commits
sIoner John r. Gllehrist and 70 District
Attorney Banton.
Commissioner Hlrshheld set forth m
his report that Morris Walsh, l4lo
wilkins Avenue, Bronx, had been o.
taxieab driver for several years In THIS
city, and that on February II, 1922. the
Commissioner Of Licenses revoked Wal
fsh's license on the ground that ms
brother, Sidney Walhsh, who had
served n term In a Connecticut prison
has been operating a taxieab under the
license issued 10 Morris. The latter
according TO the report had obtained a
new, or duplicate license, after having
made claim that he had lost MS
original license.
Sidney Walhsh testified before Com,
missioner Hlrshfeld that he had paid
Egan 70 fix up license for him ana
get n new ono for his brother
New-York tribune., 1922-12-12
North Atlantic Lines
Defer Cotton Decision

Further consideration OF the demand
from the Gulf steamship lines for a
reduction in the cotton rate difreren-
tial was postponed yesterday until
Wednesday, when several Of the North
Atlantic lines asked for delay TO gather
additional information. This followed
telegram from the Gulf conference
on Saturday. requesting a more de-
tailed statement Of the attitude Of the
companies plying to the United King
dom and Continental ports.
There was no indication yesterday
that the North Atlantic lines will re-
consider their refusal Of last week TO
aeeede 70 the Gulf ultimatum. A rate
war still seems imminent.
N. o. Pedriek. president Of the Mis-
sissippi Shipping Company. and also
president Of the Gulf Shipping Con-
ference. was in New York yesterday.
Il is understood that he came here
| from Washington TO talk with officials
Of local companies.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-12
Takes Yuleiidc Food
Mongolia Sails With Christ
mas Mail for Central Europe

The American liner Mongolia sailed
yesterday for Plymouth, Cherbourg
and Hamburg with i4,4i2 sacks Of mall
the largest consignment 20 be taken
by any vessel this year for delivery
throughout Europe. with the exeep-
tion Of a few bags Of business mall
destined for Great Britain and Ger
many. Il consists Of parcel post pack
ages. the majority Of which contain
foodstufs and clothing for Central
Europe forwarded from this country
for Christmas.
Among the passengers sailing were
William Neil Smith, architect, who &c,
signed the new Broad Street Hospital
Building. and Mrs. Smith; a. T..
Hubsch, OF Berlin, European represen-
tative OF ID. W. Griffith; NJ. Lambert
manager OF the Sunnyside Country
Club al Searsdale, and Mrs. Lambert;
r. ]. Eddy. j. w. Rice, Walter katen-
burg. J. s. Ellerm, Miss Elizabeth
Gaines. Miss Leida Gaines, Miss Lillian
Whitaker. Mrs. Bondy Grover and u.
A. Westphal, Of New York.