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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24
MISCELLANEOUS

INSTRUCTION GIVEN ON VIOLIN. CALL
L or address, NJ. Florence Chamberlin, 1915
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24

WANTED -,ATTORNEYS WHO NEED
w assistance in securing evidence or To-
eating witnesses will find US prepared to give
the best service. Our address Is lock box lh3
Rock Island. ILL.,, or consultation is free at 226
Seventeenth street. Fidelity Detective
Agency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24

7 ,OST-ON FOURTH AVENUE BETWEEN
IL Eighteenth and Twenty-second streets an
envelope containing papers valuable only to
the owner. Kindly return to this office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24

"ANTED-GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work at 125 Twenty-,hirtl street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24

ROR SALE-A SWELL UPRIGHT PIANO,
l. nearly new, at bargain. Cash or pay
ments. You viii be sorry IL you don't come
and look at this special bargain Johnny Jones
second hand store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24
WANTED.

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR SECOND WORK
w at 1l08 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24

WANTED-TO RENT A FIVE OR SIN
w room house. CAN at 40 Fifteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24
FOR SALE.

LNOR SALE-REAL ESTATE NOW EARN
ing 10 per cent on the investn ent. In
Iuire OF ThOmaA Smart, us Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24

WANTED-RELIABLE MEN TO TACK
w up advertising signs el25O weekly;
steady work. Send 10 cents for postage. sam.
pie, etc. Young Medicine comp any, 2429 North
Colorado street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24

WANTED DINING ROOMGIRL ATTHE
w Merchants lining hal, 2i9 Market
square.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24

"ANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL AS
w cook at ga Second avenue. References
required
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24

WANTED MEN FOR PRIVATE DETEC
w tive work in the three cities. refer
ences required Call afternoons from to 4
UP stairs ut 228 Seventeenth street. Rock
Island.
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WANTED - SITUATION BY YOUNG
w colored man experienced in hotel bust
ness is intelligent and Industrious, best OF
references furnished Address M. H." AR
Gus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-24

4 J. Be, FOURTH Avenue Drug store. eols
agent, Rock IslAnd, II,
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05
WILL MOVE FOR
 A REHEARING John l.. Boone Dissatisfied With the Decree of the
 Courts.
Claims He Was Deceived Regarding the Evidence to Be Used
 Against Him.

D John l.. Boone, who was recently disbarred by the Supreme Court for unprofesSional conduct in connection with the Bowers patents, is dissatis- fled with the actions of that body and will next Monday have a motion made for rehearing of the case. The notice was filed yesterday afternoon, together with an affidavit. MT. Boone claims that the court misled and deceived the respondent in the preliminary part of said proceedings by holding that it had no right to go behind the contract and release, and afterward at the hearing, without further notice to respondents counsel, ignoring it's said ruling and passing it's decision on tract and release"
 In the affidavit he goes over the case fully and then comes out with the ale gation that the decision of the court was made more on account Of things which transpired prior to the contract and release. He says:
 That relying on the said statement of the court and believing that no inn portance would be given to yhe facts and circumstances which transpired prior to the contract and release af- liant failed to give said matters in de- tail as fully as he otherwise would have done, and neglected to place in evidence certain facts corroborative of his testimony, which he otherwise would have done if he had known that the court intended to consider and pass upon the testimony relating to said prior matter; that notwithStand- ing said statement by the court it did, fin rendering it's opinion and decision. herein consider and did practically base and form it's opinion on said prior transactions, and the proof thereof which affiant was so misled into keep ing back so far as he could, thinking that thereby he would act more con servatively as the former attorney of said Bowers, and would appear more consistent in the eyes of the public and this court"
 He also makes a claim of new evil dence, which could not be obtained at the time of the former trial
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05
BIGELOW'S
 DAUGHTER TO WED
The Colonial Danes Enter- tained by Mrs. George
 A. CruX.

The first important engagement of the New Year was made public yester- day, the interested parties being Miss Romola Bigelow and Samuel A. Wood Jr. The fair young fiancee is the daughter of s. c. Bigelow, the presi- dent of the Savings and Loan Society, and is one of the most popular belles in local circles.
 No date for the wedding has yet been set, but it is probable that the young people will be married early in the spring.
 Mrs. George A. Crux entertained the Colonial Danes at a matinee tea at her home on Pine street yesterday af- ternoon, between the hours of and 6.
 Mrs. Crux received her guests, as- sisted by Mrs. Selden s. Wright, Mrs. Elwood Brown, Mrs. Alexander Mo- Adie, Mrs. Joseph L. Moody, Mrs. H. k. Huntington, Mrs. E. w. Newhall. Mrs. T. E. Niebling, Mrs. Richard Queen, Mrs. Louis J. Frazier, Miss Marie Rose Deane, Miss Esma Deane, Miss Augusta Kent, Miss Elinor Olney and Miss Florence Coleman.
 More than 100 guests were enter tained during the hours named and de- licious refreshments served
 Mrs. R. H. Warield, Miss Warbur- ton (daughter of the English ConsuD and R. E. Warfield were the guests of honor on board the Virago on Mon- day afternoon at a lunch given by the captain of the wardroom~officers
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05
NEW TO-DAY.
HE SENDS TT FREE. A Never Failing Remedy That Makes Man Young Again. TRUE MANLINESs QUICKLY REPLACES THE
 WORN OUT NERVES AND VIG0R.

When a mans strength and vigor is slowly wasting away from nervous weakness, the mental forebodings are ten times worse than the most severe pain. There is no let up to the mental suffering day or night. For years the writer rolled and tossed on the troubled sea of Nervous Debility, Emissions, Lame Back and the various other troubles of Sexual Weakness, until it was a question whether he had not better take a dose of poison and thus end all his troubles. But providential ;nspiration came to his aid in the shape of a combination of medicines that completely restored his general health and enlarged his weak, emaciated parts to natural size and vigor, and he now declares that any man, young or old. who will take the trouble to send his name and address may have Free full particulars of this wonderful home treatment which quickly restored me to my full strength and vigor of youth. Now, when l say free, I mean absolutely without cost, because1 want every weakened man to get the benefit of my experience
 There are thousands of men sufferinr the mental tortureS of weakened man. hood who would be cured at once could they but get such a remedy as the one that cured me. Send for it, and learn that there are a few things on earth. although they cost nothing to get, are worth a fortune to some men, and mean lifetime of happiness to most of us. Write to Thomas Slater, IFS Masonic Temple. Kalamazoo. Mich, and the information will be mailed in a plain, sealed envelope.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05
THE FETE IS
 THE REAL THING
Fashion and Beauty Make the Columbia Pageant a
 Success.
Gold Is Expected In Plenty to Re- plenish the Hospital Golf
 ferS

The success of the Columbia pageant continues.
 The auditorium of the California Theater last evening was crowded, the assemblage quite fashionable and the house as brilliant and dressy as the one that lent its presence at the open ing night of the charitable fete. Con- sequently the heart of the management is glad, and the performers-all fash ionable amateurs with the interests of the Children's Hospital very near and dear to them-basked in the warm smiles of the management and went to work with renewed zeal.
 In many respects the performance last evening excelled that of the open ing night. The long waits between the acts were but memory of the past, and many of the minor features that only tended to lengthen the pageant, while not adding either to the interest or the beauty of the representation, were entirely done away with.
 As on the opening evening the enthu- siasm of the audience was unbounded. Each picture was warmly applauded, and fair Columbia. in private life, Mrs. Martin Schultz, received several encores, as did the little Misses Chanty M. Rose, Jeanette Wooster, Carrie Mills, Irene Hoges, Marjorie Rambo, Eleanor Gray. Ruth Merrill and Nina Cook for their charmingly picturesque May pole dance.
 All the participants who on Monday evening were suffering with severe at tacks of stage fright recovered their usual self possession and the perform ance moved from start to finish with out a disturbing hitch.
 The minuet continues to hold the place of honor as the purest gem of the production, and Mrs. Richard Bain's delightful ditty in this scene is encored many times. Last evening many choice flowers were passed over the footlights to the performers.
 Tonight will be the last opportunity to see these beautiful historical pie lures and in spite of the fact that the sale of seats is large many choice places are still to be had.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05

Tharp 6 Holmes have recently prepared construction of two residences on the north line of Jackson street, between Walnut and Laurel. One will be occupied by the owner and the other will be rent cd. The cost of the two will aggregate s11 GOO.
 Following were the bids received for the construction of Fraternity Hall at & Walton, S12532; James A. Wilson, s13,- 050; P. H. White, SIS, 400: E. A. l1ettin- ger, SIS. ell: Laumeister & Downing s13- 997: J. E. Cogswel. S14.100: L. $. Bean, sen, S14,3O0; Thompson & Co.,, s15. 500; NJ. fleming, S16,691; J. H. Mckay, SIS ,2O0.
 The second installment of taxes on real estate became due yesterday, but owners will have until April 9 to pay.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05
A MINIATURE WOMAN.
Chiquitu Greets the Members of tbe Press at Reception Lost
 NiQht.

A living doll is the little Chiquita who gave a Deception to the press at the maple room of the Palace Hotel last night. She weighs but fifteen pounds and is only twenty-six inches high. Just the smallest bit of thing.
 The room was crowded with society people and the Little One sat in her little doll chair and entertained the assembly. She is a little Cuban ana was born twenty-seven years ago. She is pretty and every feature is perfect despite the smallness of her physique. She sang and danced for those present and at the end gave them all picture with her autograph.
 Supervisor RottanZi was one or those present, but the Dr. had grievance all evening in that the ladies did not remove their hats and consequently he could not see the midget. He had no remedy, as the matter was purely a social affair.
 Chiquita may open at one of the theaters here in the city, but 1t is not decided yet.
 During the evening she drove around the maple room in little hack built especially for her and drawn by Shet- land pony, the hack not being over three feet high.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05
RAILROAD TRAVEL.
CALIFORNIA LIMITED. SAN FRANCISCO
 CHICAGO. GAG

Trains leave from and arrive at Market street Ferry.
 San Francisco Ticket Ofice-644 Market st., Chronicle building. Telephone Main 1920. Oak land Office-111S Broadway. Sacramento Of- fce-201 J st.
 The Best Railway-San Francisco to Chicago. LOOK AT THE TIME OF THE CALIFORNIA
 LIMITED.
 Leave San Francisco 4:SO p. m. Mondays and Thursdays; arrive Kansas City 6.o0 D. m Thursdays and Sundays; arrive St. Louis 7.05 a. m. Fridays and Mondays; arrive Chicago 9:4S a. m., Fridays and Mondays.
 DINING CARS under Harvey's management Buffet Smoking Cars and Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars.
 This train carries First-Class Passengers only. but no extra charge is made.
 The ATLANTIC EXPRESS, leaving daily at 4:30 P. n-, carries Pullman Palace and Pull man Tourist Sleeping Cars on fast time. D- rect connection in Chicago and Kansas City for all points East.
 New rails, new ties, new ballast new bridges. The shortest crossing of the desert and country that interests by its varied and beautiful scenery. The highest grade Of pas senger equipment and meals at Harvey's fa- nous dining g-rooms.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05
elmer Circle" Men Are Practically Vindi-
 cated.
Total Defeat Warded Off by MT. Fredericks' Verbal
 "Spud."
A Little Soothing Syrup in the Re- port-The Vote on Suspension
 Avoided.

The eight members of the so-called inner circle" accused by President Dunn of the San Francisco Commer- cial Travellers of conspiring against the peace of mind of those shut out from the sacred band stand forth morally vindicated of the charges preferred against them by the report of the court of inquiry. The San Francisco men met in regular session last night in Seven Pines Hall of the Alcazar building, and the first thing to come up was the report mentioned. It was read by Chairman Moscrop.
 In brief the solid eight were exon- erated of the charges and the recom- mendation made that they be rein stated into membership. This was the majority report and contained a clause to the effect that the president was, perhaps, warranted in bringing the charges, natural insertion on account of the fact that the committee was of Dunn's own selection. The minority report by l.. l.. Dobbs simply stated that either verdict of acquittal of the charges or conviction should be agreed on. This was expected and created no surprise.
 Hardly was the report made when Dunn vacated the chair and placed therein Harry Becker. His selection was wise. as Dunn managed to get cer- tain things postponed that might otherwise have carried.
 Dunn then objected strenuously to re- ceiving and accepting the report of his own committee. He went over the whole of the evidence, and asserted that if the men were reinstated the papers would roast him, and begged that 1t be rejected. Hours were con- stunned in a heated argument pro and con, the accused men saying nothing beyond the fact that, although they had denied the Jurisdiction of the com nl.ttee, they were willing to abide by its decision.
 Finally Harry Roessler moved that the report be accepted, and it was done. practically unanimously. Then he moved that in accordance with the recommen- dation of the committee the men be re- instated. Dunn again, supported by others, fought against this. When the confusion reached fever heat it was partly allayed by Fredericks, Dunn's right bower, yelling vociferously for order. The chair did not bring the mat ter to a vote, as the previous one showed that the motion would in all probability carry.
 F'redericks finally threw a verbal
 spuu Into the meeting by moving to adjourn at a time when the hour was late and everybody tired. It carried, and the matter of reinstatement was postponed until the meeting two weeks from last night, when proper endorsements can be brought to the aid of those who have met defeat so far.
 The California Commercial Travel CTS Association has decided to launch out socially, not only for the purpose or providing an occasional pleasant evening for the members and friends. but also to provide a fund for the widows and orphans. The first ven ture will be made on next Monday evening at Native Sons Hall, and a veritable feast of good things has been provided.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05

members elected are: George J. Pan ario, H. A. Gentleman, John Maher, Hugh Lynch and Charles l.. Willet.
 The manager of the Interstate Cours- ing Park agreeably surprised the mem- bers of the club by the announcement that the prizes for this year would be increased as follows by the park: Three hundred and twenty-five dollars for thirty two old dog stake, to be run on the first Sunday of each month, and the entrance fee to be $4; S100 for a sixteen dog puppy stake; S75 for a twelve dog puppy stake; $50 for an eight dog puppy stake; $200 open stake for beaten dogs, to be run on the third Sunday of each month, the entrance fee to be $2 30; S250 for all other open stakes that are run during the month, with an en- trance fee of S2 50; s550 will be added by the park to the prizes that will be run for on February on the occason of the grand annual coursing meeting for the John Grace cup, which is in it. self a prize we'll worth having.
 It was stated at the meeting of last evening that dogs winning one course will have their entrance fee returned out of the added money.
 The liberality of M. J. Donovan, di- rector general of the Ingleside Park. was highly commented upon by the leashmen, who extended the great pro- moter of the grand old sport of cours- ing a vote of thanks and many well wishes.
 On Tuesday night the annual meet ing of the club will be held Officers will then be elected. and much business of importance will be transacted,
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05
TROUBLES ENDED
 WITH A BULLET
George J. Smith Preferred Death to Further Suffer-
 ing.
Calmly Prepared for the Future and Then Deliberately Shot
 Himself

After calmly bidding his employees goodnight George J. Smith locked the door of his office, sat down and in firm hand wrote a few final instruc- tions to his friends, then took his re- volver and put bullet in his heart.
 Smith was we'll known in this city and has attained considerable promi- hence both in his business capacity and as a politician. For some time he has been suffering from rheumatism, and is said to have made the remark that if he could not be cured he would soon end his life. Monday evening, as his employees left him they noticed noth- ing unusual in his demeanor. When Joseph McKenna, a young man in Smiths employ, opened the office yes- terday morning he was mortified to find the body of his employer lying on the floor beside his chair. Beside him was a 42-caliber Colt revolver, with one empty chamber-this told the story. On the desk near at hand was the fol- lowing note, addressed to his son Henry:
 Careara's. including to-day, s3sS 3e: General Clunie's, up to date, $1lS co; Robt. Fry's bill is sent. Liske's money is in my drawer. Sell everything off the ranch l | do about February. Pay anything I owe in Cloverdale. Keep Joe on the ranch until the things are sold of. My will is in the box in the safe deposit. File it at once. l have tried to think of every thing, but it's dollars to doughnuts I for get the most important. Tell your mother to advise only with John and Jim Tread well. Give Charlie my pipe; he admires it. Consult MT Lloyd about the will. Good-by.
 It is supposed that the deed was com mitted early in the evening, as the body was stiff and cold when found. Smith was thought to have been in good circumstances financially, as he owned considerable property, both in this city and Sonoma County.
 He was born in New York State about sixty years ago and served in the Union army during the civil war. He was in at least thirty battles and was wounded in the leg on the field of An uetam. At the close of the war he came to California and went into busi- ness as a painter and decorator. He then became acquainted with John TreadweI and staked him for the mine which made Treadwell wealthy Later both he and Treadwen were injured in an elevator belonging to Whittier Full Ter & O., and their suit for damages was in the courts seven years when a judgment was finally rendered, giving Treadwell $14,000 and Smith $3S,000.
 Smith was a member of the Masonic order and several other fraternal or ganiZationS. He leaves a widow and family at 46 Cook street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05
CHINA TRAVEL
 INCREASING
Pacific Mails Annual Report of Traffic to the
 Orient.
San Francisco More Than Holds Har Own in Trans Pacific Com
 petition.

The regular annual report of the passenger business done by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company was filed yesterday with the Inspectors of Hulls and Boilers, to be forwarded by them to the proper authorities at Washing ton.
 The report is remarkable, inasmuch as it shows an increase in travel be- tween this country and the Orient which is little less than phenomenal.
 The approximate number of passen- gers carried both to and from China and Japan during the year was IF. GOO which is an increase of over 25 per cent on the previous year and 40 per cent more than the number handled for the corresponding trips during the same seasons of the year 1895.
 Though the report does not distin- guish between cabin and steerage and white and Mongolian passengers. vet it is fact that the bulk of the in crease has been in the cabin and con sists of the very best class of tourist travel
 During the previous years the ves- sels of the Pacific Mail touching at the Hawaiian Islands have always had a
 
 vessels bound straight through to To- kohama. Last year, however, there was no perceptible difference, the ves- sells going right across carrying fully as many passengers as those touching at the islands. This is thought to be due to the increase of our commercial relations with China and Japan and the number of those whose business interests make @ trip across the Pa- cific necessary.
 Though the Canadian Pacific has done a larger passenger business dur ing the last year, yet it only amounts to about one-half the travel outward and inward at this port, and the ratio of increase here is far in excess of that on the more northern line.
 This is supposed to be due to the shorter time between this city and the Atlantic coast and to the reputation of California's climate.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-05
WHY HAMMOND
 STRUCK BANTEL Aftermath of the Row Between Two School Di-
 PectOPS. Heard That DerOgatOry Remarks Had Been Made About Teachers.

The row between School Directors Hammond and Bantel that ended in a personal encounter on Monday alter noon, though apparently smoothed over by the love feast that was held at the residence of President Barring ton on Monday night. still rankles in the breast of at least one of the Di- rectors.
 Mr. Hammond believes that he has not been fairly dealt with by Mir. Bantel, and that he was justified in taking the action he did in the board rooms on Monday afternoon. MT. Ham, mond has been one of Director Bantel's chief supporters in the board when the latter had any favor to ask. It was because he asked a return favor and the same was not readily forthcoming that the trouble arose.
 MT. Hammond also has another ground for feeling aggrieyed at Mir Bantel. Reports have come to his ears that Bantel has been making deroga- tory remarks regarding the teachers of the department. If there is any one man in the School Board who is ready al all times to take up the cudgel in defense of the teachers it is Director Hammond, and the rumor of Banteis remarks aroused his temper to no small degree
 He says he has absolute proof that Bantel did make the remarks that were attributed to him, and, If necessary, VIII bring dozen witnesses to sub- stahtate the charge. On this ground, diso, ne feels that he was Justified in slVlng his fellow Director a shaking up.
 Dlrector Hammond is not given to talking, and what he said about the matter was not uttered for pubEca-