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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30

PREPARED at the treasury department
shows that the recent civil service or
der Of the president increases the ex-
enptions from. the civil service competi-
tive examination from s3 to sig In
the internal revenue service. ana
in the customs department SAG DO
siticns are added to the exempt class
and $50 places hitherto outside the rules
have been brought within them. All of
the exempt places. however. are subject
to a rigid non-competitive examination
conducted by the civil service commits
SiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
on THE FALL OF SILVER
London Globe eays 1t Is Due to Accumula.
ttons In America.

London. July 90. - The Globe com.
menting on the fall in silver says: An
augmentation of the worlds gold Weld
could not fail to increase the value OF
silver When California and Australia
poured their auriferous riches into the
market silver, Like all other comnodi-
Sea, acquired an enhanced value. But
the United States then had no accumu-
lations OF the white metal, whereas now
these have become so enormous that sill
Yer sales can only be effected at a
sacrifice. This weeks collapse would
have happened sometime back. but fer
the continuous purchases on japanese
account
That demand has ceased. and China
and India are supplied. What steps
the American silverites will propose to
counteract this disastrous state of
thtngs rernains to be seen. Their atti-
tude Is specific threat to tamper with
the currency. President Mckinley. pos
silbly forseeing an attempt Of this sort,
has given an emphatic warning he will
be no party to such perNous work"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
Japan Mistakes Her Privileges
in the Pacific.
PENDING HAWAII ARBITRATION
Willing to Submit the Case,
But Meanwhile What.
Condition of the Miners
Strike and General News.

Washington, July sO.-Japan has
accepted the offer to arbitrate the
dispute over the landing Of japanese
immigrants in Hawaii. When ad-
vised of this bJ the secretary Of the
japanese legation a state depart
ment official said that until the an
nexa.ion dispste was concluded the
United states would not interfere in
the matter. TIE secretary was much
pleased with this. saying it " ould
enable Japan 10 send q feet OF war
ships to Hawaii pending 6aal action
on the arbitration treaty. He was
informed. while not speaking ofiici-
ally. he was co, fdent thi. would not
DO allowed by this government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
BUSINESS BOOM IN SIGHT,
Jobbers All Over the Country Say That
Trade Ii Picktn In.

Chicago. July 3O.-The Wholesale Gro
Ger publishes today answers from job
bers all over the country TO questions
regarding trade. The replies Were from
jobbers in twenty-seven states, ard so
per cent. shows an increase in the VOL
ume of business for the first half Of 1897
as compared with the saale period last
year. Thirty per cent reports the vol
ume about the same, ana 20 per cent:
notes n decrease
The question if definite Improvement
in conditisrs was recognized was an
swared affirmatively by 20 per cent.
Sectionally "a per cont. OF the jobbers in
the southern states. So in the eastern. 20
from the western, AID 81. per cent. from
the central states said Yes" 20 the
improyemert question
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
GREAT SCOTT! ANOTHER SESSION,
Chicago Wants the Solons of Illinois {,
Hold an Extra.

Chicago Wants the Solons of Illinois 10
Hold an Extra.
Chicago. July Ex-Governor Tanner Is
to be asked by the people Of Chicago Il
call a special session Of the legislature.
This matter will be brought before the
executive in the shape of monster pet-
tion. Chicago will ask frat for revis-
ion of the revenue law. ard will ask tho
rest of the state to join with il in seek
ing consideration of the primary election
law which wss presented at the last seq
sion. but which failed to be considered
by reasGn of lack Of tine. The petition
mer tiOns these two NEE snres. since it il
necessary that the governor naHe them
in hi. CALL liz case he issues call.
This movement has been started by
the federation Of clubs under the direc-
ton of the Civic Federation 1t has the
support CT ell the prominent merchants
real estate and professional men. bank
ers. manufacturers and Luxiress men. I,
is proposed that the document shall be
scattered broadcast in the city and state
ard that work.ngmen and labor organ
iZations join in the appeal for reforms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30

London. July 30.-According to the of
fetal colonial list Great Britain has es-
tablished a protectorate over Jarvis isl
and and the Phoenix group. comprisirg g
Phoenix. Birrie, Hull Gardner and Sgd
rey islands, and over Washington Cor
New York; island and Palmyra ard
Johnson islands. After the words
"Johrson's ilsands" is an asterisk. re-
ferring to a foot note which reads as
follows: Since withdrawn and acknowi-
edged 10 belong 10 Hawaii. on condition
that the right to land cable is con-
coded II desired"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
Ancient Tonb<tones.

The custom of inscrihing upon tomb
stones was in vogue among the Greeks
and Romans. The Greeks only aid this.
however. in the case of their illusttious
men. but when Roman died he was
duly hurried near a highway, and on his
tombstone was carved a suitable inscrip-
tion. winch in the majority Of cases be
gan with "Sta, yiator" (ston, travelerl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM CASE.
1t Will Go to the National Supreme Cour
for Settlement.

1t Will Go to the National Supreme Court
for Settlement.
Petersburg. w. Va, July So.-In the
United States court yesterday District
Attorney Gaines filed formal applica-
ton requesting Judge jackson TO swear
in as deputy United States marshals
Charles d. Elliott, William II. Ramp and
Charles NJ. Shrewsbury. three men rec
ommended for the positions by Marshal
Thompson, and whose appointments were
approved by United States Attorney
General McKenna.
The judge handed down an order de-
cliring TO administer the cath of office.
holding that as the court had flied a
written opinion that the present depu-
ties could not be removed, as they were
in the classified service, there was no
vacancies for the applicants TO fill. The
case will now be carried to the supreme
court of the Cnited States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
Britain Accep pts.

London, July S0.--The British for
eign Office notified Ambassador Hay
this morning that Great Britain ac-
cepted the proposition Of the United
States for an international confer
ence on the question Of the Pslagic
sealing in Behring sea, to De held in
Washington the coming autumn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
Anpnintea to Con.n,.hins.

Washington. July So.-Amorg the ap-
pointments to consulships announced
yesterday were the following: E. d
Wirslow. Chicago Board OF Trade man
Stockholm NJ. j. Burke. of Chicago. a
tdegrapher, st: Thomas. Canada; Ira
3. Meyers. of indiana st. John. n. b.
John McCune. of Wisconsin. DunNrn-
line. Scotland; Church Howe, of Ne
braska. Palermo. Sicily: Luther w. Os-
born of Nebraska. Apia and NNkualofa
Tonga; Griffith w. Prees. of Wisconsin
Swansea Wales
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30

Indianapolis. Ind, July 30-A Big
Four express train was wrecked at
Thornton this morning. Engineer
Winslow, Fireman Crichmore and
two :ramps were killed. No pas SEN
gers we're injured. A coupling pin
had been driven into 3 spill, rail
switch to hold it open.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
Union Pacific Foreclosure.

omaha, July 90. - Judge Sanborn
passed on the DEGREES Of sale in the
Union Pacific foreclosure case yester-
day. lie accepted the Ames decree
with hut few corrections. There was
n sharp debate over the government 5
decree. the attorneys for the reorsar-
ization committee objecting. The upset
price was placed at s50.OO0, 600. Judge
Cornish was appointed special master
to conduct the sale. He will fix the date
later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30

London. July S0.-Chulalongkern. :.
king Of Siam, arrived at Spithesd
this morning in royal yacht. Brit
ish war ships received his msjesiy
with n royal salute. The duke Of
York cordially welcomed the king.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
Will Give 100 Men Work.

Milwaukee. July 30.-The department
known as the top and bottom mill of the
Bayview mills Of the Illinois Steel CON-
parry will start up on Monday next, en-
ploying about 100 men. This department
Is to he operated upon special work and
may lac started without signing the scala
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
Fatally shot "A Burglar.

Eau Claire. Wis. July 30.-Marshal II.
J. Walker, Of Durand, a nearby town.
shot and fatally wounded & man ramed
James Crone, who with a companion was
burGlariZing the store Of John Boehm, at
o'clock yesterday morning. Crone said
he was a striking miner frem Scranton,
Pa. driven to the commission of the
crime through hunger. He would not
give his CCmparions name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
Another Attack.

simla, July 30.-A dispatch from
Camp Maitland reports another at
tack by the tribesmen last night.
The natives fought desperately for
several hours. but were repulsed
with many killed. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
NEW NAvY.1s HAVING TROUBLE.
Secretary Mas to Decline an Offer Of the
Steel Men-klOndyke n Factor

washington, July 30.-Secretary Long
has rejected the effer of the armor
companies to supply the diagonal armor
for the three battleships Alabama. Wis
consin and Illinois, now building. at a
price to be fixed hereafter by the navy
department itself. The companies made
this offer under the impression that as
the armor OF Nne kind is entirely within
the hull and superstructure of the ships
the failure of the government to pro-
cure it would stop the work of the ship
builders entirely. Therefore, while they
refused to furnish all of the armor
needed at the price fixed by congress
they undertook to supply the diagsnn
armor. leaving the price afterwards to
be adjusted.
Secretary Long, however. has found
that it will be possible to go on with the
work of building the ships and allow
the arnor to be placed later on. Be
sides the secretary felt that there was
doubt as to his authority to commit
the government in this way to an in
dennite expenditure, and as the act of
congress had pointed out the course to
be pursued in the event of the failure
of the armor companies to accept the
price fixed for armor he has decided
to decline the offer.
The navy department has felt the ef-
fects of the gold craze. The firm of
Moran Bros, located in Seattle, Is
building the torpedo boat Rowan, and
had made good progress until the
Alaskan exodus set in. Now the firm
has informed the navy department that
so many of its workmen have dropped
their work TO go to Alaska that il is
obliged to appeal TO the navy depart
ment for an extension of time in which
to complete the boat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
CI.sc Of the rircmcn,s Tournament.

Monmouth, Ills. July 30.--Mount Car
roll won the hose championship and
Polo the hook and ladder championship
at the closing races of the Illinois Fire
mems tournament. The hose coupling
was won by Charles Boettger, of Nap
crville: novelty coupling, by Willis and
3oettger, of Naperville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
RuiIding and Loan League.

Detroit, July 80. - The League of
building and Loan Assoca tioDs sconclud-
ed it's work yesterday in time to go to
St. Claire Flats and eat fish supper.
The day was devoted to papers and
addresses considering many phases of
the business of building and loan asso-
rfatione
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
Gold Sltpusuta.

New York, July 3o.-Gold ship
ment asgregatipg about $4,000, 900
are announced for tomorrow and
Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30

Boils, pimples and eruptions,
scrofula. salt rheum and all other
manifestations Of impure blood are
cured by Hoods SarsspArills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30

Washington, July 3e.-Comnissioner
Forman yesterday issued the following
circular to collectors of internal revenue:
You are hereby Instructed to collect
from all brewers in your district the dis
count of ~ per cent. which was allowed
on beer stamps delivered by you on OF
before the eith inst. without regard to
the date of the order for stamps. In case
of neglect or refusal of brewers to pay
the same after demand you will report
them for assessment on your July list.
You are informed, and viii 81 advise all
brewers in your district. that stamps
purchased ard delivered before 'the e4tb
inst. and upon which discount Of ~ per
cent has beep allowed. may be used fer
their full face value"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30

st. Mcritz, Switzerland, has the
champion toboggan slide of the world.
1t is three-quarters of mile long and
has been descended in whiz of II sec
ouds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
Makes More Omces to Fill.

Washington July "A staten-n,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-30
MagiCianS of Ola

Exercised Ne evil effects Of defec.
tive plumbing with black eats, snake
wands and lots Of smoke. They took
possession Of the hssss for Q DAY %
least and we're an awful bother.
We will do il for yes il mach lees
time. and with very little tronbls or
annoyance. We wsrk earsislly and
reasonably.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-04

w. Russell Ward, were arrested in this
City yesterday.
Their shameless conduct will not 20
unpunished. They have openly faunted
their shame in this City while
the reception of thousands of Chris
tian young men and women, and have
thereby aroused feeling of disgust and
indignation which has eliminated in the
strong arm of the law reaching out for
them and its voice crying aloud for their
punishment.
The woman has shown by her conduct
that she is utterly devoid of any sense of
shame or remorse for the stricken mother
or the disgraced and outraged husband,
and seems to glory in the notoriety she
has achieved. Her bearing is reckless and
defiant and it is not hard 10 guess what
her future life may be if not checked.
Ward refuses to talk about his deserted
wife and children, and possibly, unlike
his com panion, his conscience is troubling
him. He appears to realize the con-
| temptible and dishonorable part he has
/ PLAYED in violating the sanctity OF a
friends home by making love to his wife
and inducing her to give up honor, social
distinction and all that life holds dear.
People wonder why young woman
possessed of luxurious home, devoted
husband, the highest social prestige and
an unlimited supply of pin money could
be such fool as 10 abandon it ali for a
man who has apparently nothing to boast
of except that he is a good polo player.
She is in love with him, but she will soon
tire of him or he of her, and then what? :?
! The proprietor. of the hotels and lead
ing logging houses in the city have shut
their doors aeainst the shameless couple.
They were forced to leave the Mansfield
| at O'Clock yesterday morning and, ac-
companied by an employe of the Ex-
aminer, they drove to the Paramount
Hotel on Market and Fell streets, where
they registered as "Mr. and Mrs. Willis,
Nevada"
Mrs. Foster, the proprietress of the
| Fairmount, learned OF the identity of her
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-04

'The moral tone of this city is being
perceptibly lowered each day by just such
occurrences as these. We who have
charge OF an organization directed at the
suppression OF vice stand in the posi- ton
10 make this assertion without fear OF
contradiction.
The social prominence of Mr.. Ward
and Mrs. Brad bury makes their offense all
tho more to be condemned, and l cannot
see that society could afford to allow the
offense to 60 unrebuked.
Here are two people, both married
and the man the father of two children,
They suddenly discover that they possess
an irresistible attraction for each other,
and with an utter disregard for law, for
decency or for anything else they simply
cast to the wind their marital respon 81
bilities, join each other clandestinely, and
in state ofopen notoriety they proceed to
graceful actions in the face of COM
munity that mas suffered too much by
this kind of thing already.
They apparently feel no shame for
their actions, and their assertions, as put
lished in the papers, are sufficient to bring
them within the pale OF the law.
Mrs. Bradbury, according to the morn
ing papers, Is reported as having referred
to her scandalous behavior, while holding
glass OF whisky in her hand, in most
fippant way.
And what are the assertions of her
paramour? Does he say anything about
the social laws that he has set at defiance
Does he seek TO condone his offense by
any apologetic references? No; he SIM
ply forces upon the public the assertions
that he is no coward and that if the in
jured husband wants to meet him he is
ready and willing to grant him satisfac-
ton.
"The time has come to put a stop to
this kind of thing. if for no other reason
than to make an exam pie of these people.
The law, which is clear upon this point.
reads as follows:
Section of the act of March Is, 1872.
1t Two persons, each being married TO an
other. live together in state of open and
notorious cohabitation and adultery, each
is guilty OF felony, and is punishable in
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-04

his death, was proclaimed defaulter to the
amount of $40, 600. His deputies and clerks
had done the trick for him. Fast horses and
taster women, hot birds and cold bottles had
peen the order OF the day and the night with
his deputies; and the poor old man, who
never had dishonest thought in his head
was glad 10 go back to newspaper Office and
utterances Of prophet.
Cropping her way from room to room in an
old house in Washington, widow of 81 years
OF age lives merely from day to day, old, poor
hardware merchant of San Francisco who was
one OF the sureties on Mr.. Soule's official bond
ana who had to pay $1,000 as his share of the
Irish dividend" in the case. That amount
OF money would come very handy to the poor
old lady just now.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-04

sary bonds. The kilograms which Ward
had sent to society friends in the CITY
during the evening had received no re-
plies. The prospects of night behind
the bars for the polo-player were becom-
ing very good.
For an hour the man and woman talked
together earnestly.
Besides being interviewed by the two
solicitous reporters the eloping woman
was in lerviewed over the WIRE. One oil
Mr.. Hearsts EN- ployes escorted her to the
teIephone-room and carefully closed the
glass door after her. The conference oi
the four parties was then resumed.
In response to an inquiry oy CALL re-
porter the couple refused to state to whom
they had applied as sureties on Wards
bonds. ~ sent jword to a mum Der of my
friends in the City" said Ward, ''but they
were all out of town over Sunday. No;
will not say who they are. That is no.
body's business bat my own, and | shall
not tell it to any of the papers"
At 1915 Sergeant Brown approached
the couple and told them that visitors all
had 10 leave.
mo visitors f: are allowed after 10
you s, me little time past the hour
The couple parted without any tender
farewells. The two Examiner men were
waiting for her and the trio hurried out of
the prison to the street. Mrs. Brad bury
and one OF the reporters entered the
dimly lighted cab and closed the door
The other reporter climbed to the seat.
with the driver, and all starred down Nc
Allister street.
The cab continued down Market street,
down Third to Mission and down Mission.
Ii stopI ed before the Examiner office.
MIS-. Bradbury was SISTED from the
vehicle, and with one OF the reporter S
.eading and the other following her she
entered the building.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-04
NAVAL BOYS OFF ON A JAUNT.

The old monitor Comanche is in COM
mission and the mem bers of the Naval
Battalion are in full control. Yesterday
afternoon the men began 10 assemble at
the armory on East street, and as soon
as enough to fill the steam launch were
present they marched down to the Fol-
som-street steps and embarked.
1t was nearly P. NJ. before the last of
them put in an appearance and by that
time everything was in readiness for a
start. The Comanche is well provisioned
and the officers and men expect TO have
an enjoy able and profitable outing.
After weighing anchor the monitor will
be headed up stream. A reconnoiterin g
party has been ahead and suitable an
chorage picked out On arriving at the
point designated the members of the
battalion will land and pitch their tents.
Drill with small arms and field guns will
be the order for next day, after which
the troops will disem bark and make nre.
tense at shelling fortified camp.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-04
FRANK SOULE'S WRECK.

A Story of Another Collectors
Troubles Thirty Years Ago.
The present episode IN the Revenue Of
fee has recalled to writer IN the Los
Angeles Times who knew the days of q
generation ago the story OF the troubles OF
Collector Soule, which many old timers
will reca all. The Times gives the account
as follows:
The death of George E. Barnes, one of the
founders of the San Francisco CALL, comm
simultaneously with the defalcation and sui
eide of Isaac Norton, cashier of the Internal
Revenue Office in that City, brings 10 the
memory of an old time newspaper man an oc-
currence of over thirty years ago. The old
timer was at that time employed as an edlto-
rial writer on one of the Sacramento dallies.
and while on a visit to the metropolis wentup
to pay visit to Mr.. Barnes. then manager OF
The CALL. The chief editorial writer on that
paper was Frank Soule, fat her of Professor
Soule oil the State University. The two frlen nds
sat toge ther. chatting over commonpla a. ce sub
jects, when suddenly Mr.. Soule entered The
editorial l-rooms with his handsome old face
wreaIhed in smiles. After shaking hands
with the writer he gIeefully exclaimed:
Congratulate me, George; I've struck it
rich"
"Aud where?' asked Mr.. Barnes. quietly
'Why, the President mas just appointed me
as Collector of Internal Revenue for this dis
trict," said the old gentleman, in feverish
ecstacy.
81 certainly would il / thought it were a
subject for congratulation. but unless am
badly mistaken you will wish yourself back at
that dingy old desk there before you are
through with it," said Barnes.
''You speak in riddles" said Mr.. Soule;
pray let me know just exactly what you
mean"
'I mean just this" replied Mr.. Barnes; you
will be the Collector and you will have to give
a big bond, on which your personal frie nds
will be the sureties. You owe your appoint
ment 10 Senator Conness, and mis- henchman,
George c. Gorham, will select your deputies
for you. They will do as they please and yon
Will have to stand it. Talk about congratula-
ii onsl l think this is the worst thing that
could happen you."
Six years later Frank Soule, man who
never put crooked dollar into his pocket
between the day of his birth and the hour of
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-04
Hastily Departs From the Scene o1
His Wife's Many Shameless
Bscapades.

Mrs. John Brad bury, wife of the Los
Angeles millionaire, and her paramour,