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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-23
ARE SCARCE
Said That the Button Business
Will Soon be Thing of
the Past.
DUE TO PEARL HUNTING CRAZE
Hundreds of Men Out of Paying
Positions--Capt. Kenne-
dy's Views.

The Muscatine correspondent OF
the Chicago Tribune takes a gloomy
view of the future of the clam shell
and button business along the Mis-
sissippi river in this part of its
course. He says:
1.-The end of the pearl button in
dustry along the Mississippi is threat
ened.' says the most. experienced
dealer transporting the shells from
the beds, and one of the contributing
actor 8 is the widespread and almost
psatiable craze for pearl hunting
Such conditions have never before
existed, and unless change comes
soon the button business will shortly
be thing of the past
''This IS the opinion of Capt. Ken
nedy. who more than any other M an
has developed the shell digging in
@nstry from Musratine north 10 Red
Wing. Last night he came in with
uIs smell BOAT, tue Monarch, declaring
that never before had such an expert
snce befallen him on any trip.
- One ' ear ago, said the captain,
Il 800 men were fishing for sheIIs be-
ween this place and Red Wing. l am
acquainted personally with almost
every fisher on the river, and | can
speak with knowledge when | say that
now not more than 200 are thus en-
ployed. Why,you may not believe it.
but on this trip we travelled 200
miles TO get load of shells and then
came in with. small cargo. And we
were three weeks in gathering the
Dad, twice as long as ordinarily
Digging for Riches.
"Some fortunes made by pearl
hunters have turned the heads of
many Of the diggers, and by day they
took for the gems and by night
'ream of the itch finds which
~ill rival the Klondike. Not a few
last season found pearls valued up
n the thousands Of dollars, and al
ready this spring Thousand dollar find s
have been reported. Only few days
ago a woman up the river sold a
oearl for 81 800. Such good fortune
is to o tempting to make shell digging
tor the button factories at all salts
factory. The chance is taken, the
zane played, and in the fall some will
have made startling discoveries while
others will look back on summer
spent in vain search. Continuing the
conversation, the captain said:
''Another reason the diggers are
ever is that they have no place TO
land. The owners of the land ad Join
ny the good shell beds ask high rent
for the use of it on which TO prepare
the shells for market and on which
the digger can live. With the growth
Of the industry this burden has be-
come greater and greater, and now it
is prominent factor working against
The business. The upper river beds
are almost the sole source of supply
now. and this difficulty is serious in
this vicinity. Yes. I'll 90 up the
river after another load, but my boats
IRE about the only ones now in the
business, while heretofore they have
been numerous. Unless conditions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-23

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Your feet feel swollen, ner-
vous and hot, and get tired easily.
If you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease. L. cools
the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures swollen, sweating feet, ingrow-
ing nails, blisters and callous spots
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try it
today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores for q cents. Trial pack
AGE free. Address Allen S. Olmsted
lie Roy, n. Y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-23

Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea is
n 'ver sold in bulk by peddlers or less
than So cents. Don't be fooled, get
the tea made famous by the Madison
Medicine company. T. II. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-23
Old Soldiers Experiences.

NJ. M. Austin, civil war veteran,
of Winchester, Ind. writes: my wife
was sick long time in spite of good
doctors treatment. but was wholly
cured by DR. Kings New Life Pills,
which worked wonders for her
health" They always do. Try
them. Only % cents at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-23
ARE HERE TO BUILD.
Theatre Promoter Johnston and
Supt. Button Arrive in
the City.
TO BEGIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
All Work to be Open to COMPETE
ton Among Contractors
To Push 1t Along.

George IL. Johnston arrived last
night from st. Louis accompanied by
II III. Button, his superintendent of
construction, who will have charge of
the erection Of Rock Islands new
theatre, the Illinois, which is to go up
this summer on Second avenue and
Sixteenth street.
The site has been cleared and it is
expected that within a week or so the
digging for the foundation will be
com menced. All work will be open
to competition among contractors. 50
that there shall be no occasion for
complaining of Partially. 1t is Mr..
Johnston's purpose to observe fail =
ness in all his dealings in connection
with his enterprise here. Just as be
has done wherever he has Quilt thea
tres. He reiterates his intention to
have the building under roof within
three months.
Here Years Ago.
This Is nv first visit to II lck Isl
and since 1876" remarked Mr.. But
ton as he took a glance up and down
Second avenue. There has certainly
been a wonderful transformation in
that time. l was doing some con-
tracing work in the city in that year.
and now recall the big centennial
Fourth of July celebration you had
here. The three cities united and
made it a whoPper of an affair. The
fireworks were set of from barge 8
that were anchored in the river in
front of Rock Island, and earlier n
the day there was parade, in Whit h
the business and industrial interes, s
of the three cities were represented.
John Deere, believe, had the largest
number of wagons in the procession. >
FIrst-CIass House Assured.
But talking theatre" continued
Mr.. Button, .'all / can say is that
your city is assured iirst-class house
from the very fact that Mr.. Johnston
is the man to build it for you. | have
done work for him in many other
towns and know that in every in
stance he has given the people more
than they bargained for. OF course
there is considerable detail work to
be done before we can get down to ac-
tual construction, but when we get
started things will move along lively.
L will remain here until the house is
com pleted."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-23

change I shall have 10 abandon shell
transportation soon. aud that means
that the dozens of factories along the
river and the hundreds of men en-
ployed in them must likewise cease to
work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-23

DeWitt's Little Early Risers search
the remotest parts of the bowels and
remove the impurities speedily with
no discomfort. They are famous for
their efficacy. Easy to take, never
grippe. b. I'll. Bieber and Hartz 81
Whenever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-23

No man can cure consumption. You
can prevent it though. DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs.
colds, bronchitis, asthma. Never fails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-23
TRAIRa.
ILsAvE. ARRIVE.

Telephone lISO.
+naily. +Dany except Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16
From the millinery
Department.

READY-To-wEAR FELT HATS, SUITABLE
FOR TRAVELLING, OUTING AND sEASHoRE
WEAR.
Womens Soft Felt Hats, ready
to-wear, the very newest shades for
fall, in pearl gray and tan-the same
as others offer at $I.48-for. =. .oSc.
Women's White Soft Felt Hats,
trimmed with ribbon bands-the
correct thing for present use-which
others sell at 81 oo-we offer at.SI .48
Exclusive shapes in Women's Soft
French Felt Trimmed Hats, in gray,
gun metal and tan-which others sell
at S3.oo-for. .$I.o8 and SI.75
The very newest idea in Beaver
finished Felt Hats, with soft taper
crowns, rolling brim, in tan, black
and gray, trimmed with bands of rib
bon round the crown and finished
with bow on side-which others sell
at S3.5o-for. .S2.48
SECOND FLOOR. CENTER. BUSY CORNER
BUILDING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16
Toilet and Druggists
Supplies.

FROM ONE OF THE EST-EQUIPPED DE-
PAYMENTS.
FELLOWS TALKA-PURA TOILET POWDER,
PER BOX, Sc
WOODWoRTHs NINA VIOLET TOILET POW.
DER, PER BOX, 10c.
LARGE BAGS OF SEA SALT, PER BAG &C.
PEROLEO JELLY, LARGE BOTTLES FOR &C.
EASTMAN'S FLORIDA WATER, PER BOTTLE
Ice.
PIvERT TALCUM POWDER PER BOX. 1ee
TETLOW'S FACE POWDER, PER BOX 1Oc
SELECTED ALMOND MEAL, PER BOX 7c.
LARGE CAKES OF MUNYON'S WITCH HAZEL
SOAP, 1Oc. ;
WEBER'S WITCH HAZEL. PER BOTTLE Be.
WOODWORTH'S PERFUME, HALF OUNCE
BOTTLES, &c.
BORATED AND PERFUMED TALCUM pow
EER HALF-LB. BOXES, Sc.
KINDS HONEY AND ALMOND CREAM 35c
BRADLEY'S WOODLAND VIOLET TALCUM
PiNATD's EAU DE oUININE. PER BOTTLE.
SIC.
ROGER GALLET's TOILET POWDER 1sc.
KEEP-CLEAN HAIR BRUSHES, acc, soc. AND
29c.
cALDERs DENTINE TOOTH POWDER, PER
BOTTLE. 15c.
VICI SHOE POLISH, PER BOTTLE, Sc.
LISTERINE. SMALL SIZE BOTTLES. tic.
RUBIFOAM, FOR THE TEETH. PER BOTTLE,
ELDERELOwER SOAP, LARGE SIZE CAKES,
2h-LB. BARS OF IMPORTED CASTLE SOAP,
Csc.
ARMoUR's WITCH HAZEL SOAP. 8 CAKES
FOR Toe.
TOILET DEPARTMENT. FIRST FLOOR, OP-
POSITE ELEVATORS. BUSY CORNER BLDG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16

The COlOred Man Accused of Murder
at AshgrOye. Va

William H. Brooks, the young .colored
man who Is charged in Fairfax county,
Virginia, with having shot and killed Will
lam Harris, and also with having shot Har-
Vey Clay In the arm, as published in yes-
terday's Star, was arrested late yesterday
aIternon by Detectives Hartigan and Lacy
Ine oncers found him working as a waiter
at club house on Brightwood avenue. He
admitted his identity, admitted he had fired
one shot and returned to Virginia today
with Deputy Sheriff A. r. Jacobs The
virginia officer took him to Fairfax Court
House, the county seat, and lodged him in
Jail. He had warrant for Brooks that
was sworn out by Sheriff Gordon yesterday
charging him with murder.
The county grand jury will meet next
Monday, and Brooks may be given a trial
next month. He had not learned of the
death of Harris until after his arrest and
he claimed that he fired only one shot, al
though 1t is alleged that two bullets took
and one in Harvey Clay. The prisoner
says he intended to kill Clay, and gave the
officers his reason for the attempt.
Brooks formerly lived near Ashgrove.
here several months ago and was employed
as driver for the express firm Of Little
field & Alvord. Recently he went to work
at the club house as waiter. In CONVEX
went to his former home Tuesday night
and attended social gathering at the Shi-
lob Baptist Church, where there were two
bands of the members engaged in raising
funds for the church. His father and
brother belonged to one band. he said,
while Harvey Clay belonged to the other.
There was trouble at the social gathering,
and Brooks said he was warned that his
brother would probably get hurt. He went
into the church, according to his state
ment. and saw his brother with blood
streaming from his face. Harvey Clay, he
said. had revolver in his hand and he
(Brooks) took his weapon from his pocket
and fired one shot. He says he had no in
tention Of shooting Harris. The shooting.
he said, occurred about 2 o'clock in the
morning, and he drove to this city in a
buggy. leaving Ashgrove shortly after the
shot was fired.
Deputy Sheriff Jacobs says he was In
formed that Brooks had once before had
trouble over In the country, and that he
went back because of a difficulty he had
with Clay. This morning Brooks was pho
tographed at headquarters before the depu-
ty sheriff took charge Of him. The body of
William Harris was turned over to his
relatives today to be taken to Virginia for
burial,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16
DIED..

AUSTIN. DEPARTED this life on Wednesday. Au-
gust H. 1901, at S:15 o'clock pm, at her resi-
% JANE A hs mother Of Een ssl
dan.
The pride Of our house has gone
She has left us here to mourn;
She has left this world of tolls below
And gone to rest In peace at home.
BY HER CHILDREN.
ner 9th and Z streets southeast. at 1 o'clock
Sunday August Is. Relatives and friends are
three daughters to mourn her loss Interment
at Harmony cemetery.
GEORGE W.. beloved husband Of Annie NJ.
Relatives and frieods Of the family members Of
h Nation hoEs ds Nc n ,n Nd tb Wash %a
the funeral, from his late residence, No. 114S
a street southwest on Saturday august H. at
Methodist Home for the Aged North Capitol
and streets, at 1890 am August 49, 1901,
Funeral services at trinity t,s NJ Church. Corner
9Th and G streets southeast Saturday August
II. at 4:30 pm.
LUCAS osBORN. On Thursday, August IS. 1901,
at 1870 pm, Mrs. ELSIE LUCAS OSBORN,
at her residence, No. s1s Pomerey street north.
west
day. August 49, at pm. Friends and reIa.
MAHER. At 7:45 o'clock Thursday morning,
August Is, 1901, at the residence of his par
eDts 1435 9th street northwest, HOWARD F.,
youngest of George W. and Elizabeth II,
Maher, in his twenty-frst year.
Funeral from the Church OF the Immaculate Con.
ception, corner Sth and streets northwest, at
O'Clock Saturday morning August II.
Relatives and friends invited to attend. In.
terment private. e
MAYNARD. On Friday, August 49, 1901. at 4:so
am, THOMAS CLIFTON, only son OF John
Clifton AMI Nina L. Maynard. aged four years
and seven months.
Funeral services at the residence OF his parents.
at pm.
ROBBINS. On Friday. August IS, 1901, at Q
O'Clock m AGNESS KATHLEEN, daughter
Of Charles S. and Lizzie A. Robbins tnee Col
Funeral from her late residence, GA II street
southwest, Sunday, August Is, at o'clock
DIN. ~
ROCKER. On Thursday, August Is, 1901, at $3.50
pm, WILHEIMINA, beloved wife OF William
Rocker.
Funeral from her late residence, No. 1879 Gales
street northeast: on Saturday, August IT, at
O'Clock pm. Relatives and friends re.
specially invited to attend. lnterment at
Prospect Hin cemetery.
In MemOriam.
LYDIA OWEN who left us one year ago today,
August IT, 1900.
Gone, but not forgotten.
The trial hard, the pain severe,
To part with one We loved so dear;
But In hearts she still remains
Until meet in heaven again.
BY HER GRANDMOTHER, L. FRABER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16
REGULATIONS FORMULATED,
new Rules Governing Emergency Hos
pttal Ambulance

New Rules Governing Emergency Hos
pttal Ambulance.
The new regulations to govern the Elmer.
gency Hospital ambulance have Just been
promulgated by DIR. H L. E. Johnson, exc
cutive officer OF the institution. These reg
ulations are In accord with the late order
Of the Commissioners. and are as follows,
1. The motorman or driver shall use ev.
cry precaution to prevent accident or in.
jury to pedestrians, or collision with We
htcles while passing through the streets
and avenues, and be mindful of the spe-
cial dangers at crossings
z He must give timely warning OF the
approach of the ambulance by sounding
the gong but unnecessary noise should be
avoided.
B. In deciding upon routes to and from
emergency cases he should select the short.
est ana most direct, avoiding when posi-.
bic. the more crowded thoroughfares and
especially those traversed by rapid transit
cars.
4. In passing or meeting moving vehicles
he should, when practicable, observe the
usual rule of keeping to the right.
8. In the matter of speed he will be guild
ed by the ambulance physician. who will
exercise discretion and judgment in each
ease.
g. In cases of interference by individuals
or obstruction by vehicles the ambulance
surgeon will avoid personal complications
by promptly summoning the police. While
the first duty of the ambulance corps IL
the care of the sick and injured, inherent
rights of the public must be observed and
respected.
T. All calls for the ambulance must be
promptly responded to and full report
made Of each call to the resident physician.
g. The ambulance shall be used exclusive.
ly for emergency work, and when in actual
service shall be in charge Of the ambulance
sur geon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16
BATHING BEACH EVENTS.
Swimming Contests to Mark Close o
the Season.

Swimming Contests to Mark Close of
the Season.
Ten swimming contests, to begin at $50
o'clock on the afternoon Of September IL,
will mark the closing Of the bathing beach
for the season. The special committee ap-
pointed by the Commissioners to arrange
for this event held its first meeting at the
District building yesterday afternoon.
Alexander Mckenzie was made an addi-
tional member of the committee and Eu-
gene B. Wilkins was elected chairman.
AS arranged yesterday the events will be
as follows:
under fourteen.
Second-Swimming race, 440 yards. open.
Understanding race. IS yards, for boys
under sixteen.
Notwithstanding race, 100 yards. open.
Understanding race, $50 yards, open.
Sixth-Umbrella race.
Seventh-Dive and swim under water.
Notwithstanding race. 60 yards con-
u testants to wear shoes and clothing.
Ninth-Plain and fancy diving.
Tenth-Consolation race. 30 yards, open
only to those who contested in other events
and failed to win
Entries for the several events can be
made up to noon on the day of the races.
small entrance fee is to be charged.
The umbrella race is to be the feature Of
the day. For this race Hoats are piaceu
perhaps forty yards apart at the angles Of
an imaginary triangle. The contestants
lump from the first float clothed in their
bathing trunks and plug" hats. They
race to the second float, climb up and put
on q coat provided there for the racers.
Jumping once more into the water they
make with an speed to the third float.
where each must climb up, take an UNI
brella. open It and again Jump into the
water. umbrella raised, and land at the
starting float with hat. coat and umbrella
intact and In place.
Another interesting event IL the swim
by contestants wearing clothes and shoes.
The diving events wiz b better this year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16
WANTS NAME RETAINED.
Mr.. Green's Protest Against New Ap-
pellation for Roanoke Street.

Mr.. Green's Protest Against New APP
pcllation for Roanoke Street.
w. II. Green. assistant general manager
OF the Southern railway, has written the
Commissioners. protesting against the pro-
posed change In the name Of Roanoke
street. Mr. Green says:
my residence is 1927 Roanoke street, and
am mortified to know you expect to
change the name Of this street to Bryant.
I regret the necessity for making any
change In the name of our street, as I con-
slider It one Of the prettiest we have: still,
IL you must carry out your alphabetical
idea, then why not substitute one of the
following names for that of Bryant: BYRD,
Beach. Bacon, Biddle, Bull, Bedford, Balti-
more, Buafaine, Buckingham, Buncomb,
Barnwell and Barnard?
Bryant means nothing. and would not
be spelled right half the time. If / should
tell one lived on Bryant street he might
spell 1t that way, otherwise he would spell
1t Bryan, and have never heard Of that
name being used for street in any CITY,
l feel, of course, in making a change, that
all the property owners of our little street,
Roanoke, which Is only about one block
long. as I understand it, should be con-
suited. Anything the majority of them
win agree upon will suit me, except Bryant,
and don't think you will find single one
will favor the name of Bryant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16
Another Clearance
Sale of Hosiery.

HERE ARE FOUR ITEMS OF HOSIERY FOR
WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHICH WE SHALL
SELL REGARDLESS OF COST. THEY EN-
BRACE ALL THE LATEST STYLES AND QUAIL
tiles. AND THE PRICES QUOTED ARE THE
BIGGEST BARGAINS OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
SEASON:
WOMEN's FANCY COTTON HOSE; FULL
REGULAR MADE AND SEAMLESS; IN
STRIPES. BOOT PATTERNS, POLKA DOTS,
EXTRACTED PATTERNS AND ALL OTHER
NOVELTIES; THEY ARE GOODS RANGING IN
VALUE FROM 25c. TO soc. PER OI/ n
PAIR: TO CLOSE OUT, PER PAIR. QAZ2N.
ALSO LOT OF CHIIIDREN'S HOSIERY;
FULL REGULAR MADE AND SEAMLESS; IN
BLACK AND TAN RIB; ALSO THE BICYCLE
WELT: WHICH FORMERLY SOLD FROM 10c.
TO 35c. PER PAIR; AS CHEAP 4 OTLr
LOT OF INFANTS COTTON HOSE AND
THREE QUARTER SOCKS; SMALL SIZES IN
BLACK, WHITE AND TAN COLOR; WHICH
SOLD UP TO 25c. PER PAIR; WE Ec
SHALL CLOSE AT. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. oSe
LOT OF WOMEN'S COTTON HOSE; FANCY
COLORED AND SEAMLESS; REGULAR
19c. VALUE; THREE PAIRS FOR 25c.; Or
FIRST FLOOR, SECTION 1. SMITH BLDG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16
A Few Remarkable
Values i'm Stationery,

Fine Venetian Bond, in all the
new shades, including five tints. Per
qulre ................. DC.
Envelopes, per package. &c.
1000 boxes of choice lightweight
box Papeterie for. DC.
Bond, Satin and Parchment-fnish
Writing Paper, in azure, cream,
gray and Dresden blue, per lib. 25c.
Envelopes per package. SC.
I Id. of Belle Linen Writing Pa
per and 2 packages of Envelopes, in
white only, for. :25c.
Box Paper, in white only, every
initial. Per box. .23c.
Fountain Pens, three grades, me-
dunn, good and best, at o8c., 4oc.
THIS DEPARTMENT IS LOCATED FIRST
FLOOR, SECTIONS 3 AND 4, SMITH BUILDING
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16
OUR Rebuilding SALE.
Our Shirt Waist
Section.

1 Sp spre Goo aS9 HHnGk BIG
Percale and Chambray Waists, in
range of pretty patterns and color
ings; some trimmed with lace insert
ing; others are tucked; also, limited
quantity OF neat black and white eff
tects. Here you are getting 0m.
value from 75c. to $I.oo for ZvCe
Colored Lawn, Bingham and
Chambray Waists, in a variety of
pretty styles and effects, every one
OF this seasons production. The
early choosers, of course, can make
the best selection. They sold from
SIPS to SI.75-all you pay 40.
nov Is. TOSe
Fine White India Linon Waists,
trimmed with Val. inserting and fine
tucklng; some are also trimmed with
embroidery inserting and hemstitch-
ed tucks; cuffs and stock collars to
match. Sold for S1.5o and no
$2:oo-all you pay now is. VSC.
White Persian Lawn Waists, rich
~ trimmed with embroidery, insert
ing and fine tucks; also a line of the
stitched and tucked ones in striking
ly dressy efects-which
sold for So. 5o-now on d. An
SdiS lOI. ............ ~ u y
FLOOR, SMITH BUILDING. D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-16
RETIRED ON PENSION.
Approval of RecOmme n dalton In Case
of Private West.

of Private West.
Commissioner Ross has approved the rec
ommendation of the police retiring board
that Private w. II. West be discharged
from the service of the Metropolitan police
force, and allowed a pension of $50 q
month.
This action settles matter which has
been before the police department for some
time. Private West, who has been a men,
Der Of the police force for thirty years.
was tried by the trial board and found
guilty July % on the charges Of intoxica-
ton and conduct pnbecoming an officer.
The penalty recommended was a fine. At
that time Major Sylvester approved the
finding of the board, but considered tho
penalty insufficient for the offense. In his
recommendation at that time he said;
Private West has been q member OF
the police force Cor thirty years, and, as
Lieut.. Amiss and others state, early in his
police career rendered good service. In
later years, by reason Of his advanced age
and financial endorsements, his efficiency
has been impaired / have frequently
warned him against driving his horse at
tached to a sulky while in uniform, which,
on this occasion initiated the trouble. With
in this period of thirty years Private West
has been disciplined on several occasions,
and l have to recommend that he be re-
moved from the force. However, If the
Commissioners are disposed to extend him
mercy on account Of his long service. and
order his retirement, the amount allowed
him should be sufficiently reduced to make
1t consistent with his irregularities, the
reduction to operate as a. penalty for his
violation Of the regulations"
July 25 the Commissioners recommended
that Private Vests case go before the re-
firing board. This board has found that
West is physically incapacitated for duty
by reason Of chronic rheumatism and bron-
chitis. In the findings of the board appears
a statement by West, In which he says he
has two children under the age of sixteen
years. one girl Of fifteen and the other a
boy Of ten.