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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08

against the proposition.
81 cannot understand why the
Moline members of the board should
take stand against their own city
said the mayor, when all but one
Rock Island member voted for it
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08

suggested the proposition to me
himself and then this supervisor.
along with the others from Moline,
voted against IT,"
Action of the board, in view of
the fact that improvements in High
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08

land addition are paid out Of the
city's funds. was especially irri-
tating to the mayor.
1T is not fair" he said, that the
Highland addition should pay town
taxes to the board of supervisors
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08

As Mayor Skinner rnterprets ~.
revised statutes of Illinois. II Il -
duty OF the county board to eo,.,S
with the request Of the city conn., ,f.y
for the Joining of South NTs sl,s'l
township to Moline.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08

The only reason can see is the
fear that they will be deprived of
authority and that the city will
rum its affairs instead of letting the
county board run them
"A Moline member of the board
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
CorSets

Elastic top coutil and batiste corsets in
sizes 20 to 30. Medium top for average
figure in sizes % to 80. Of
Mesh and brocade confiners, in back
fastening styles. . Of
Sizes 80 to a ..............O for eDl
Pink and white mesh or poplin confners
in front and pack fastening . CT
styles. Sizes 30 to A . - for oil
-Corsets. Second Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Girls Wear
Undermuslins

Women's night gowns. envelope chemise
and petticoats of fine cambria CT
and nainsook. each 0l
Women's silk crepe de chine chemise in
bodice style. lace go
trimmed ------.----.-S DA
-Underrnusiins, Second Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
SMALL GRANTS PARDOSS.

Springfield, III, Feb. S.-Gov-
ernor Small granted pardons to
nine members of the Chicago board
of education convicted of contempt
of court.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Shoes

Women's leather high shoes, mostly CT
black limited number. the pair u
Womens fancy leather bOudoir CT
slippers, the pair ....-....-.....-VA
Women's felt bedroom slippers CT
with heavy felt soles, pair ........ y
Mems felt bedroom slippers with CT
leather soles. oxford gray. Pair CA
Mems felt comfy slippers in tan CT
and gray. The pair ..........D ~
Children's red felt bootees, CT
the pair e. 49,. ..... %
An assortment of women's . CT
spats, mostly small sizes - pair az
Shoes, First Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Gloves 6 Umbrellas

Short silk gloves in plain and contract
stitching. Black, white, navy. CT
tan and gray. Pair .........D 1
Women's Cashmerette gloves . O.
in gray and black. .........O pair Dl
Women's and 12-button length cham
ofsette gloves in white, gray OF
and pongee. Pair ..........O oil
Women's and children's serviceable
black umbrellas with cord o.
trimmed handles. Each Dbl
Gloves, First Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
SKINNER SCORES
COUNTY BOARD ON
TOWNSHIP ACTION
fspecial Moline service ,

Especial Moline Servicep
Refusal of the Rock island county
board of supervisors to comply with
the request of the Moline city couh-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Dresses s Aprons

Women's serViceable dark percals
housedresses in size . CT
50 only ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~ roF u
Women's neat bingham and percale
house dresses in regular and co
extra sizes. Each .........-..-.GDA
Neat bib aprons of percale, and band
aprons OF checked . CT
gIngham Observation-Disclosures. ~ for "a
Light percaIe band aprons 4 CT
in pretty figured patterns -. 4 for sp1
Aprons, Second Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
No Phone Orders
Taken on These
Dollar Day Items.
Curtains 6 Draperies

New S6-in- Washable Cretonnes for
Grapes, cushions, slip . Of
covers, aprons, etc. .... OYds. 81
Mercerized Marqdisette hemstitched chr.
tains and lace edged scrim on
curtains. Pair ..........S d
Best grade water color window shades
all 36x6 feet on good 81 n1
Extra heavy 'Fire-Side," hit and miss
and plain cretonne rag rugs, sizes nN
up to S0x60 inches. Each ......... oil
Is patterns of 50-in. Drapery Madras.
plain or figured, also Rep and nH
Mohairs, mostly Sunfast Yard oil
5o-in. heavy upholstery figured cretonnes
suitable also for Grapes, o.
all washable. Yard ........--...S d
Figured curtain nets in cream or ivory.
all new patterns 80 and M
go in wide ,. ebVas 81
Best grade curved end extension rods
white enamel Or oak finish. win
not crack or M
peel off .................. , for Sl
80 and 36-in. SiIko, Madras, PopIin and
Damask for over Grapes, . OF
all new shades .. AYds- d 4
Army Blankets, 70qo wool, IN dark coiors.
suitable for camping, auto robes, on
sleeping porches, etc. Each ...... Ok
-Drsp eries, Third Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Notions

Keen Kutter guaranteed shears, CT
Japanned handles, each ..-...-... ID
Carmen Hair Nets, cap and fringe style,
all shades except gray 10 Ct
ana "nlte --.-..-...,...- AAA TOT ~
Mercerized Hickory elastic 10 CT
in 4 and g in. widths L Il Yds. C1
Elastic and coutn girdles, each CT
with 4 supporters attached ........ VI
Kotex Sanitary napkins, . CT
II in box Observation-Disclosures bEs. ~
Motions, First Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Knit Underwear

Women's medium weight cotton O.
union suits, ankle length, each. 90. tDl
Women's summer weight knit union
suits in sizes "a - Of
Women's summer weight knit union
suits of better quality. . P1
Sizes "a and Sc = for oil
Women's medium weight knit vests
and pants, broken - Of
Knit IJpdAr0uezr SAco1d EInor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
No Phone Orders
Taken on These
Dollar Day'Iter7lS.
Household Linens

Mercerized Cotton Table Damask. Ct
72-in wide, excellent quality, yard. pA
ALI pure linen Crash CT
en- toweling; good quality. 1VYds. pA
Brown crash kitchen towel On 81
ing, serviceable grade 80. AOTds. p1
Unbleaehed cheese cloth 20x.. ST
Good quality bleached Turk-S CT
ish towels, bedroom size. - for pA
Heavy quality ribbed Turk A CT
fsh towels. bath size 4 for 1l
Fancy red bordered buck e CT
towels for home or office use " for p1
Soft finish bleached muslin. e CT
Good heavy quality brown 9 CT
muslin. 36-in. wide, special CYds. sp1
s ss5vlse naslt grade of ''-in lows. ST
Mercerized finish nainsook = Q7
for fine undergarments 49,. cYds. Q1
Soft finished hemmed sheets. CT
Size S1x90. Each ................e Dl
Hemmed pillow cases of fine . CT
quality, soft casing, 42x36. - for spl
Fancy embroidered and lace trimmed
scarfs and centerpieces. Sizes or
from Is to "a inches. Choice . sp1
Linens, First Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Silks 6 Wool Goods

''Koket' Silk Tulle, Rim. wide, in a fine
color range suitable for wear with din
ner or evening gowns. A CT
remarkable value at, yd............ep l
Fancy and plain sateen flouncings in
variety of colorS. Limited 4 3 R1
quantity NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l4Yds. ep1
36-in. figured Seco silk Innings on Q1
gray, brown and navy grounds. Yd Ol
A fine grade Of black sateen for, pinafore
s apPons; e eto Fompers' 4xd. ST
OIOoSOS, SlC u OS. " Il
50-in- Atwood storm serge of extra good
quality for boys and girls O.
school wear, per yard .. DBL
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Wash Goods

s14n zs ebesEs G aaa pai in 81
27-in. Dress Bingham in the new colored
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Infants Wear

Infants w ear
Children's dresses OF better quality ging-
ham, chambray and kindergarten cloth,
plain colors and fancy checks and n1
stripes. Sizes up to yrs. 800. DI
Children's rompers and play suits in a
splendid variety Of styles and O.
colors- Plain or peg-top. Each 80. Ol
Children's hose in black, white and
tan. Best quality 81 as
Sizes to 61s " = pair %
Infants Dept, Second Floor.
Blouses
A varied assortment of women's tub
silk. wolfe and georgette blouses ON
Special, each O4
limited number of women's > CT
plain white yoile blouses 49, Ator sDl
-Bouses, Second Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08

If you doubt that prices are down to normal If you
today-ust look this list Of items carefully and
four or five years ago. You'll be convinced that pl
buy!
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
DEMOCRATIC ATTACK OPENS ON TARIFF BILL
BOOTLEGGING LEGERDEMAIN TURNS VERY GOOD SCOTCH INTO
 VERY INDIFFERENT "SODY POP"

 N of spirits ehangedf made whsky out of furniture polish cOparatiVe simple bit of egerdeman prohibition
 
  Not simple? deal of Quebec tbisc city by railroad to be sent 0 Packed Scotch arrived St. Johns Park terminal activity enforce lest 1t astray They had been directed to care of dynamite collection Carefully placed three motor trucks and up on top of himself trucks arrived the and of ousabou was set at work loading he the ships hold evedore, with that hooch"
 aboard of the rustabou
  accident or pier, broken barrel big fellow hIs fist a bottle and took drink Its sody popawberry favoiand as poor as tasted" pop"
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
COAL STRIKE X
 NEGOTIATIONS l. ARE POSTPONED
Recess Is Declared Without Start Being Made on Wage
 Agreement by Members

NEW YORK, Apr 13,-The anthra- cite miners and operators sub-com- mittee on woge contract negotiations which has been in session here since March 15, took five day recess to- night without having begun formula lion of an agreement which would set tie the present strike. Members of the subcommittee announced they would renew their labors here next Tuesday.
 Two new demands of the 19 sub lmitted by the miners prior to the strike were touched upon by the op- orators today in rebuttal of argji. ments already presented by the strfk- CTS.
 The demand which calls for settle melt of future grievances upon ba- sis of equity, without using conditions of 1902 as a precedent. was discussed, without any agreement being reached as to it's incorporation in the new contract.
 A sharp controversy was aroused when demand No. Il was introduced providing for payment of contrac: workers on the legal basis of 2.00o pounds to the ton, instead of by the 2240 or Hong ton" on carloads. This demand was opposed bv the opera tors on the ground that 1t would add nearly 10 per cert to the wares o' the miners. Tn added to the 2o DOT %ent ino-earo sou@ht in mo her oi their demands Tho nuest'oU wa' still before the subcommittee wher Hit adjourned
 Bituminous coal operators who have offices here today reported the receipt of telegrams from the Con nellsville and Favette regions Of Penr sylvania, where the unions have beer concentrating their organization er forts since the strike was declaret April 1. that the strike wss Spread ing like Wildfire'
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
500 FAMILIES SLEEP IN OPEN
 WITHOUT HOMES
Nearly 200 Houses Destroyed When Fire Burns Through
 Negro Quarter of City
OVER MILLION DAMAGE
Blaze Originates in Lumber Mill and Rapidly Spreads
 to Surrounding Homes

NORFOLK. Apr. 13.-Nearly 200 homes were destroyed, rendering 500 families homeless, by fire which swept the negro belt of BerEley. o Norfolk suburb. late today. The dam age is estimated at more than mil lion dollars. Several stores, two ne- gro churches. two river steamers, a schooner, houseboat, and small factory also were destroyed.
 Hundreds of negroes are sleeping tonight in the open air while others are housed in a negro school building.
 The blaze originated in the Tunis lEmber mills on the southern branch of the Elizabeth river. and three steam CTS in the river were burning, catch ing fire from sparks.
 The fire quickly spread to the north, the sparks being carried 100 yards or more. Most of the houses in the path were negro homes of wooden construc tlon.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
SEEKS BAIL; 0NCE M0RE BACK IN BASTILE
General Gives Himself Up tc Sheriff; Has Difficulty in
 Finding Bondsman

NEW YORK. Apr. 13.-General Gre gorie Semenoff, ataman of the Cos sacks, was locked up in Ludlow stree jail tonight after day of frantic ef- fort by several lawyers to get bonds man who would give $25,OOO bail t. Sheriff Nagel. Semenoff was arrested last week on a civil warrant, and freed on bail. but his original bopdsnnen re fused to continue as security.
 The general gave himself up to t sheriff in the latter's office at 2:3O D. m, and from then until 4 o'clock sat watching with eager eyes every perosn who entered the door. But as each new person tu~ned out to be any thing but prospective bondsman,
 Cossack'e countenance fell.
 Madame Semenoff, his young wife was courageous during the afternoon. She had been Ill, she said, worrying about her husband, and she begged the sherin to take her jewels for the bond But he could not he explained, bonding, company as collateral.
 The day had been one of excitement for General Semenoff, his assistants and friends. Tn1Si morning, the gen efal went to his lawyers office for a conferepce. and found there repre- sehatise of the surety company which had furnished his bail. He was told that because of the 'notoriety his case had brought, and because company officials thought 1t unpatriotic to act as bondsman for 8 man charged with ; atrocities against American soldiers 1 they were going to surrender him al noon. Just before noon, Colonel Kroupsky, who was Semenoff's chiei aide in Russia, and is now helping him here, was stopped by policeman on Broadway and searched. Kroupsky had revolver and narrowly escaped going to jail himself. He was helt until he finally understood what wa:
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Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
ST|LLMAN SUIT
 ENDS IN CANADA
Only One Witness Is Called by Plantaiff; Case Will
 Return to U. s.

MONTREAL, Apr. 13.-The Cana dian phase of the suit of James A. Stillman, New York banker, to divorce Mrs. Anne U. Stillman and disown little Guy Stillman, ended today In the trial before commissioner Goodin.
 Only one witness was called by the rlaintiff in collecting the Canadian evidence. The witness, Tom Gay, con stable of Three Rivers, Que, was un- derstood to have testified that Lizzie Wilson of Three Rivers, signed in his presence a statement that she never has mis-conducted herself with Fred Beauvais. Indian guide, named as co respondent by Stillman.
 Yesterday, the Wilson girl swore that Canadian attorney represent ing the banker had told her that if she had not seen Mrs. Stillman acting improperly with Beauvais, then 1t was Lizzie herself, who had misbehaved with the guide.
 The Stillman case now shifts back to the United States. where in a few weeks, the attorneys expect to con clude the trial.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
BURGH TRIAL
 LACKS JURORS
t24 Talesman Are Called Up For Examination, But Jury " Is Still Incomplete

LOS ANGELES, Apr. 13.- When Judge Sidney N. Reeve adjourned court today in the second trial of Ar thur c. Burch for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy, broker. here AuFust 5 last, total of 124 talesmen had been called to the jury box for exam ination. and yet jury had not been obtained. According to court offic'- als, thls establishes a record in Los Angeles county for a single trial.
 Ninety one talesmen have been ex- cused for cause during the course of the trial. and nine have been chal- lenged by either the prosecution or defense. The trial commenced March 2. Opposition to capital punishment has been responsible for the most of the excuses.
 A special venire of 100 reported to Judge Reeve this morning, but when the case was called this afternoon, cnly 42 qualified. The others were excused on statutory grounds. Court attaches predicted another special ven ire would be necessary before a Jury was obtained.
 The defense and prosecution each used more of their peremptory chal- lenges today. The defense has left 14 peremptOry challenges, and the pro Secution seven.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
FAMOUS TENOR
 tS BAT TLING
 FUR LIFE; ILL
John Mccormack Threatened With Choking to Death;
 Throat Is Swollen

NEW YORK, Apr. 13.-John Me -Cormack, world famous tenor, to- night was reported by physicians to be battling for his life in his Park Avenue home, where he is suffering from a severe affliction of the throat His physicians announced that while they believed the crisis was passed last night, the sanger was not out of danger
 There will be danger as lonc as the septic condition exists in MT. Me Cormack's throat" one attending phy sician said.
 Mccormack was taken seriously i'll last Saturday. Removed to his home he was found to be suffering from a combination of throat afflictions di' agnosed by Dr. Thomas as stfeptocec- cic sore throat, and odema of the uvula. These complications were due to a general Infection of the throat causing blood poisoning. On Monday according to physicians, the singers throat had so swollen that he was threatened with death by choking. He suffered similar attack Tuesday night, the physicians said, and was seriously i'll all day yesterday, his condition coming to crisis last night.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
CUT ASKED IN
 CLERICAL WAGE
Railroads Urge Reduction of Office Help Wages Before
 Railway Labor Board

CHICAGO, Apr. 13.-A flat wage re- duction of seven cents an hour for railroad clerical and station forces was asked by eastern carriers today be- fore the ariroad labor board, and gen eral cuts on a territorial basis were urged by western roads.
 The transportation lines opened their attack on existing clerks wares following the completion of the hear ing on tho wages of the section la borers. For two days. O succession of human exhibits appeared before the board all telling story of insuffl- cieut wages and pleading not only aginst any further cut. but for an in- crease in their pay
 "A minimum living wage which pro- tect the emplove and at the same time enable the roads to meet competition from outside industries" was the re- quest of J. W. Highs. for the western roads, who suggested the scale of 1917 based on local conditions. as a work ing point from which the board could adjust new geographical scale for the present.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
BOULDERS HAIL DOWN ON TOWN FOLLOWINGBLA5T
Explosion of One and Half Tons of T. N. T. Causes
 Injury to Nine Persons

SALT LAKE CITY, Apr. 13.-Great excitement prevailed in Helper Ctah tonight, as an aftermath of the ex- plosion of the l 1-2 tons of T. N, T. near there today, which resulted In the injury of nine persons and dam age to buildings in the town.
 The explosion occurred across the Price river from Helper, where state road construction was under way, aud authorities expressed the opin- ion that failure to have the T. N T. properly weighted down prior to set ting off was the cause of the blast. Two men employed on the road job were placed under arrest this after noon. They were charged with crim- ire, negligence in the handling of ex- plosives. and released under 5000 bond each.
 Tons of rock literally rained upon the town, and the majority of the buildings along the main street were damaged by falling missiles. Louzan Lowry. IT, clerk In a music store, and Paul Pessett, a barber, were the most seriously injured.
 Young Lowry was badly crushed when huge boulder caYed in the froat of the music store, where be was at work The lads legs were crushed beneath wreckage. and phy- sicians said 1t may be necessary tc amputate them.
 Paul Pessett was struck on the head by rock, which came through the roof of his barber shop His skull is believed to have been fractured.
 A hail of stone smashed into the telephone exchange. one huge bout der flying between two operators aI work. breaking the arm of the chair in which one of the girls sat aad car rying away a connection cable.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
VILE PLEAD GU|I.TYT0
 LIQUOR CHARGE
Possession of I .iquor Is New Complaint Which Fatty
 Will Have to Face

SAN FRANCISCO. Apr. ls.-Noth- ing but q federal charge of unlawful nossession Of liquor, for which the penalty Is only fine, stood tonight against the record of Roscoe (Patty) -Arbuckle, who has been facing man. slaughter Accusations for more than isix months.
 "l1l be a comedian instead of a tragedian-S-but not unless the public wants me-" be said. as he packed his trunk preparatory to driving home 10 Los Angeles tomorrow.
 Arbuckle said he had no real plans beyond tomorrow. He said today that last night was the first time. in seven months he had not tossed with nightmares and that to catch up on sleep" was one of his present op. jects.
 i've lost my figure from sitting ID that court roor." he said.
 Arbucl1le will plead guilty to the linror charge, according to John T. Williams, United States distr.t at- tornev, who said that WAS his under. , standing of the conference he had to- day with Gavin McNab, Arbuckle's chief counsel McNab. however, de clined to admit 1t, saving that in 10 days he and the federal attorney would moot to discuss the case
 The liquor complaint is an incident { growing out of the Labor. Day party In the Hotel St. Francis, which was ] followed by the death of Miss Vir ginia Rappe, for which Arbuckle was tried. The maximum, penalty involv ed Is a S500 fine
 The remaining manslaughtel charge against Arbuckle was dis misbed today on motion Of District Attorney Brady.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-14
SUBSIDY WILL.
 TAKE CARE IF
 ALL VESSELS
Every Method Used by Other Countries Will Be Taken
 Into Consideration
SPEED IS ALSO FACTOR
Proposed Subsidy Will Assure Operation of Liners as Well
 as Small Freighters

WASHINGTON Apr. 1S.-Proposed government aid to American. shiptng interests was calculated by framers of the standardization merchant marine bill, with a view to providing equita- ble assistance for every type of yes sel, R. c. Merrill. director of the ship- ping boards bureau of research, to- day told the senate commerce and house merchant marine committees.
 In determining what nature of "di- rect aid should be afforded, all meth eds used by other countries were con sidered. he said, adding that the dis cussion in time eentered on three plans. In the end. two of these, the committed were informed. were re- jeeted because they did not take into consideration speed of ships in addi- ton to their size and the distance covered by them.
 The plan incorporated in the bill, Merrill contented. places proper em- phasis on all three factors. and If put into force, the financial aid of the gov ernment would assure the opperation of large speedy liners, as well as af- ford needed assistance to owners os snHSAer SnipS-
 Merrill discussed wage and crew subsistence differentiale existing be- and the higher first cost" construc- tion cherges. interest and insurance the American ship owner Is forced to bear.
 Direct md indirect aids provided for in the bill pending before the two committees would have the effect, he said, of levelling the diffsrentisls by placing American shining interests in
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