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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-17
is, White. Trefz. Anderson.

lis, White. Trefz, Anderson.
Blochlinger, Naab, Birkel, Nc
Caskrin, Gall, Kennedy, Soderstrom-7.
Alderman Kennedy moved the adop
ton of the section of the ordinance re,
lating to the salary of the Supcrintend
ent of Waterworks notwithstanding the
Mayors veto. Carried II to (Eckhart
McCaskrin.)
Alderman Anderson moved the adop.
ton of the revised ordinances as a whole
Carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented an ordi
nance providing for the publication OF
the revised ordinances, which on mction
of Alderman Anderson was considered
and adopted by unanimous vote.
Alderman Anderson moved the adop-
ton of the rules and order of business
as amended. Carried.
Adjourned on motion of Alderman
Kennedy. II. c. SCHAEFER,
City Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-17
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

City Council Room, Rock Island, April
16.-The City Council met in adjourned
regular session at 8 p. M, Mayor Knox
presiding and all the aldermen present.
The clerk read "a communication from
e.. ". McCaskrin, by his attorneys, j. T.
and s. r. Kenworthy, relative to his
claim that he was elected Mayor.
Alderman Kennedy moved that the
communication be referred to the claims
committee, to report at some future
meeting. Carried.
The clerk reati a petition from I'll. f.
Lamp, for permission to extend the coal
she'd on his property, No. 1929 Second
avenue. Referred to the Fire and Light
committee on motion of Alderman
Hause.s
The clerk read communication from
John Bertelsen, concerning guard boxes.
Referred to the fire and light commit
tee, on motion of Alderman Gall.
The clerk read the report of the
printing committee, recommending that
the contract for printing the revised or
dinances be awarded to j. +. Dindinger
at 1854 for 800 copies of AS pages. Re
port adopted on motion of Alderman Nc
Caskrin.
The clerk presented the plat of L.
Mosenfelder's Thirtieth street addition.
Referred to the street and alley com
mittee, on motion of Alderman Bloch
linger.
The clerk read Engineer Triechler's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-17
Mother Grav.s sweet Powder.

for children. Mother Gray, for years
a nurse in the Children's Home, in
New York, treated children success
fully with remedy, now prepared
and placed in the drug stores, called
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. They are harmless as milk,
pleasant to take and never fail. A ce :
tain cure for feverishQess, constipa-
ton. headache, teething and stomach
disorders, and remove worms. At all
druggists, % cents. Sample sent free.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-17

for the water used, and that the com
pany be allowed 800 for sprinkling in
front of city property, and recommend
ing that the agreement be approved. Re-
port adopted.
Alderman Soderstrom, from the com
mittee, reported the location of the po-
lice and fire alarm boxes.
On motion of Alderman Willis the
Council took recess of five minutes to
examine u map showing the location of
the boxes
On reassembling Alderman Anderson
moved that the report be adopted. Car
ried.
On motion of Alderman Anderson the
Council proceeded with the considera-
tion of the revised ordinances.
The Mayor presented bis veto of the
section of the revised ordinances relat-
ing to saloon licenses, depriving the
Mayor of executive power; also the see
ton providing that the salary of the SUI
perintendent of Waterworks shall be
more than 1925 per month.
Alderman Kennedy moved that the
section concerning the saloon licenses be
adopted Notwithstanding the Mayors
veto. Lost.
-Blochlinger, Naab, Birl<el, Gall,
Kennedy, Soderstrom-6
Nays-Westbay, Eckhart, Hause, Will
lis, McCaskrin, White, Trefz, Anderson
IS.
The section of the original ordinance
was then adopted, the Mayor casting the
deciding vote.
Ayes-Westbay, Eckhart, Hause, Will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-17

estimate of the cost of drain on Tenth
avenue. Referred to the incoming Coun-
ell, on motion of Alderman Kennedy.
The clerk read a petition from William
Bennett for permission to move two
story house from Twenty-siXth street
and Seventh avenue to Fourteenth ave-
nue. and Fourteenth-and- a-half street in
G. E. Bailey's addition. Referred to the
street and alley committee with power
to act, on motion of Alderman White.
The clerk read a petition from Mr..
Richmond and Others for the extension
of Waterman on Fourteenth-and-a- half
street from Eleventh to Eighteenth ave
nue.. Referred to the new Council, on mo-
zion of Alderman Birkel.
The clerk read petitions from various
parties for permission to make sewer
connections. Referred to the sewer
committee, with power to act, on motion
of Alderman Birkel
The clerk read petition from Chan
Ion, Perry & Co. for permission to open
pavement at the Reynolds block, on
Fifth avenue, to make water connection.
Granted on motion of Alderman Bloch
linger.
Inc clerk read petition from Jne
Peoples Power Co. for permission to
open pavement on Second avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth street, for ex-
tension of gas pipes Granted on motion
of Alderman Birkel.
The clerk read a report from the
Board of Local Improvements, of the
cost of paving Seventeenth street, from
Ninth to Eighteenth avenue, with a sin
gle course of brick, estimating the cost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-17

at $23 ,033.42; also a resolution APPROX
ing the estimate and adopting the re-
port, which was adopted.
The clerk read an ordinance for the
Improvement of Seventeenth street, by
brick paving, from the south line of
Ninth avenue to the north line of
Eighteenth avenue.
The ordinance was considered on mo-
ton of Alderman Birkel, and adopted
by unanimous vote.
The Mayor reported the canal bridge
in very bad condition, and the employ
merit of John Volk & Co., to make the
repairs Immediately necessary.
Alderman Birkel moved that the ac-
ton of the Mayor be approved. Car
ried.
Alderman McCaskrin moved that the
park commissioners be instructed
tnrough the clerk, to purchase a portion
of their plants from the green house
within the city limits, provided that
terms equal to those from outside green
houses are secured. Carried.
Alderman Hause offered a resolution
providing for the relaying of the sewer
on Fifteenth street from Fifth to
Seventh avenue, before the paving is
commenced, provided that the cost is
not more than 5000. Adopted.
Alderman Hause presented an esti-
mate of the cost of a sewer on Twelfth
street. Referred to the new Council =
Alderman Anderson from the Water
works committee, reported an agree
ment with the Tri-City Sprinkler Co.
for the season of 1908, providing that
the company be charged a rental of $500
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
CHEMIST SAYS COPPER
IS IN LOCAL OYSTERS.
Newark Man Tells Board of Health
of the Result of the Test
He Has Made.

Herbert B. Baldwin, chemist of the
Newark Board of Health. reported to
that body Thursday night the result
of tests he had made at the suggestion
of Health Officer Chandler of a num-
Der of oysters sold to him by Newark
dealer and which were said to have
come from Keyport. According to
Mr.. Baldwin's investigation, the
oysters had come into contact with
copper to such an extent that sickness
and the symptoms of metallic poison
ing in a mild form following the eat
ing of them in raw state, and also
after they had been fried.
In the one oyster which was saved
Mr. Baldwin says he found about one.
quarter grain of copper.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
Hunters had Great Luck.

The following hunting party return
ed from cunning trip in Burlington
county last night, where they have
been for three days: Carl Dressler,
Louis Hollander and James DumphJ.
They brought home with them forty
one. rabbits, seven German hares, one
musk rat, four pigeons and two quail.
The German hares they shot are said
to have been the finest brought to
Perth Amboy in many years. 1t Is
understood the first Of them were
brought from Germany and turned
loose in the pines of Burlington county
to breed.
Sewing machines for sale by Peder
Olsen, Sc Smith st.
3526a.9- -2t-e. w. If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
MAY APPEAL
THE DECISION.
Executive Committee Of Exempt
Firemen's Association will
Meet in Jersey City.
G. A. R. WILL HELP.

Joseph G. Burns, president of the
State Fireman S Exempt Association,
has called meeting of the Executive
Committee of that organization for
Tuesday afternoon in Jersey City.
The committee will discuss the
Supreme Court decision in declaring
the exempt law unconstitutional and
decide whether or not to take the case
to the court of Errors and Appeals.
Mr.. Burns thinks this .9.fSa be done.
Ee says:
1.-THE Exempt Association can put
up a strong case. In conjunction
with the Grand Army who are lnclud-
ed in the decision l think we will
win. "
The best lawyers in the State will
be procured to look after the interests
of these associations and it promises
to be warm fight.
The Perth Amboy Fireman S Exempt
Association will hold a meeting We'd
nesday. Mr.. Burns requests that all
members be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
BASEBALL
MEN DANCE.
Delta Baseball Team Give a Ball
in Braga Hall Which Was
Great Success.
GRAND MARCH FEATURE

The reputation of the Delta baseball
team was upheld last night at their
first ball which was given in Braga
Hall.
The floor was crowded with the
merry dancers who wore the oolors of
the Delta's and danced to the strains
Of Steinhauser full orchestra. At
10. 80 the grand march, led by Peter
Smith and Miss Hattie Anderson,
with about fifty couples In line, be-
gan. The dancers were led in such q
way that the letters d. B. B. @. were
formed Those looking on applauded
heartily.
At ~ O'Clock the prize waltz was
started. The judges were Arthur
loft, Thomas Wilhelm, Charles W.
Hilker and Peter Smith They award
ed the gentleman S prize, a silk UNI
brella, to Harry Larson, and the
lady's prize, bracelet, to Miss Clara
Feddersop.
At 1870 supper was served. The
committee in charge worked hard, and
Albert Bran, the Deltas' manager,
was very busy.
The committee of arrangements was
as follows: Peter Smith, chairman !;
Gustav Stone, Manning Molleson,
Kenny Lind, Charles Hilker; floor
manager, Niels Lindenberg; assistant,
James Dunham.
Before the ball started the Perth
Amboy Independent Fife and Drum
Corps and the Lenbart drum corp, of
Tottenville, paraded the streets in the
interest of the Deltas and afterward
gave few selections in the hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
POLICE FIND MORE
OF BROWNS PLUMBER
Search of his Home Brings to Light
Carpenters Tools of
Much Value.

Yesterday Chief Burke and Detec-
tive Huff drove to the home of John
Brown for the purpose of searching
for more stolen articles. Brown, as
was stated in yesterdays News, is the
man who was caught Thursday night
at o'clock after an exciting chase up
State street. He had taken a pair of
shoes.trom Kaufmann's Is store and was
detected. After a search, more stolen
articles were found in the Pennsyl-
vania yard. The owners had lost
them on the same night
At Browns house some rings and a
coat were also found and yesterday
the chief and his assistant found a
large number of carpenters tools.
John Mundy recognized several of the
tools as those stolen from him nearly
year ago. The total value of his
loss was $50.
This noon Max Hasowitz appeared
to make still another charge against
Brown. 1t Isl that he stole fifteen
fence posts and Iair of wire snips.
This is the seventh charge, making
the bail $400. Brown has engaged a
counsel and will try to get bail
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
Thomas Mark ThiCkstun Buried
in MetuChen Yesterday
Afternoon.
FLORAL TRIBUTES.
Services Conducted by Rev. DR.. ]. G. Ma
son-Body Taken to the Church-Ed-
ifCe Filled with Many Friends and Rel
atives-Music Very Touching-Young
Man Died at Beginning of His Caree-.

The funeral of Thomas Mark Thick
stun was held from his late home in
Metuchen at 2 O'Clock yesterday after
noon and later from the Presbyterian
church.
The services at the house were very
brief. Rev. DR.. James G. Mason
made short prayer. He introduced
some very appropriate verses from the
Bible.
In the church DR.. Mason preached q
beautiful sermon. Judge Adrian
Lyon. of this city, gave touching
eulogy on the young man whose prom.
ising career was so suddenly cut of
He spoke of the regret of the young
lawyers colleagues in Perth Amboy at
the loss of their friend. Prof A. W.
Marshall also made an impressive
address.
The flowers were of large variety
and covered the casket. There
were wreaths from Mrs. Q. Kelly,
Mrs. Andrew Clausen, Nielsen Broth
ers and Mayor Interest. of Metuchen.
Judge Lycn, Frank Smith and John
Stales sent roses, q sheaf of wheat and
autumnal leaves. The Christian En-
deavor, of Metuchen, sent a cross
four feet IN height This was beautl-
full in effect and testified the love of
Mr.. Thickstun' fellow members of
the society. Lilies, chrysanthemums,
roses and ferns were the decorations
Oh the cross. At the foot were the
letters go. E.' in blue.
From the lawyers of Perth Amboy
there was q large wreath of autumnal
leaves, chrysanthemums and lilies
Many other flowers were sent as
tokens of esteem by friends. Seldom
has there been such display of flora
at funeral in Metuohen. The church
was decked with palms.
The music was very appropriate,
Mrs. E. L. Morris, Mrs. H. B. john
son, sopranos, Mrs. Edith Clark and
Miss Sadie Bennett altos, Mr.. Elwood
Smith, and Charles Mundy. tenors,
and Mr.. Z. Marshall, bass. Flossie
VanSickle was organist.
The pail bearers were William
Morris, W. T. Campbell, A. R. Camp
bell, Lawson Ramsay, Benjamin
Wittenbert and William Nook.
Friends ana relatives were present
from Plaintield, Chester, Westtield,
Asbury Park, Perth Amboy, ords
and Isehn. Interment was in the
Presbyterian cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
EAGLE A. C. WILL
HAVE WHOLE HOUSE
At Special Meeting Last Night it
was Decided to Move from
Present Quarters.

At the special meeting of the Eagle
Athletic Club, last night, it was de-
cided to move their home to the
building in the southwest corner of
Smith and Hobart streets, until re-
Gently occupied ax The Raritan
restaurant. The Lure hoviSs
has been placed in the hands of the
trustees and the officers of the Odd
Fellows will be notified at once of
the decision of the members. The
club now has rooms in the Odd Eel
lows building.
The new place is large and the club
will occupy the whole house. They
will have first class gymnasium and
all other conveniences which go. to
make up club house.
At present the Eagles have pleasant
rooms, but the organization has
grown to such an extent in the last
ten years that the rooms are now too
small.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
CLEARED 1886 FOR
THE KINDERGARTEN
The Popular School for Little Folk
now Has Practically All
Expenses Raised.

The management of the Free Kind
ergarten cleared 1865 by their play
given in Wilder Hail. Monday night.
They are greatly pleased over the re-
suit. The kindergarten is under State
control the same as the public schools,
ana as part of the State school
system it receives 800 monthly from
the State. 1t was said today that
with this monthly allowance, the
money cleared by the entertainment
and with the donations made by sew
eral of the manufactures in this
vicinity, the expenses of the kinder
garten for this year had about been
raised.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
"CITlZEN" ,CHANGESl HANDS.
Iohn H. Donehue Purchases Weekly Paper
Interest of Young People.

When the Perth Amboy Citizen
comes out today it will announce a
change in ownership, J. H. Donehue,
of State street, formerly a member of
the Chronicle staff, has purchased it.
and his name will hereafter appear at
the head of the editorial column. Mr..
Donehue will continue the sheet as
an up-to-date newsy weekly. 1t will
be devoted almost entirely to the
t rest of the young people.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
Children Go to Kempson.

Mrs. II. A. Kempson, who is separ-
atcd from her husband, st. George
Kempson, has given her children into
his custody. When Vice Chancellor
Pitney declared Mr. Kempson s
divorce void, he ordered Kempson to
pay his wife $40 week fer the sup
port of her children. He never paid
this, it is said, and has since kept out
of the State. Mrs. Kempson has
found the strain upon her too much
and has allowed the children to go,
and has come to this city to live.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
CADETS POSTPONED
THE OPEN MEETING
Small Attendance of Visitors Last
Night Caused Program to 90
Over for Two Weeks.

The open meeting of the Westmin
ster Cadets, (which was to have been
held last night, was postponed for
two weeks. The program was not
complete and very few visitors were
present.
The debate, "Resolved That foot
ball is more Harmful than Baseball, "
was, with the rest Of the program,
held over. The cadets drilled a short
time and then dispersed. They were
OIL hand today to clear off the ground
next the church for a basket ball field.
They will have a team and play
games.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
MANY EPW0RTHIANS
co TO TOTTENVILLE.

About twenty Epworthians from
here attended group rally in Bethel
NJ. E. church, Tottenville, last night.
Groups from Plainfield, Woodbridge,
Perth Amboy and Staten Island towns
were present, aggregating 800 persons.
After business was over, a social hour
was held. Mr.. ". B. Fleming, of
Bayonne, spoke on Evangelism. Will
lam Kinsey, of Iottenville, spoke on
Spiritual: Work. Sarinus Rechnitz-
er, Of this place, also made a short
address.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
THIEVES STEAL
CARPENTERS TOOLS
Carpenters Report $I00 Worth of
Tools Missing this Morning
Empty Boxes Found.

Last night some persons broke open
a tool house near the new building at
Cortlandt and Huntington streets, and
took over 800 worth of tools. No
clue could be found to the robbers 1t
is thought that three tramps, seen 60
ing in that direction last night, may
be the guilty ones. The empty tool
boxes were found in gully some dis
tance away this morning.
The owners of the tool are Julius
Ihricki, Soren Sorenson and Andrew
KorneIl The tools are all marked.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
Citizens Received Bills Yesterday and the Matter is Benq Thorouuhy Dis
cussed Throughout the City Todaany Trying Pick Flaws so
as Escape the Lew-Evenmg News Quotes the Law on
the Subject That All May Read--AppGes to ALL

An effort is to be made to collect
the poll tax in Perth Amboy this year.
The State law provides that a poll tax
of 81 shall be levied and as the assess
ors announced in the beginning that
they have lived up to the strict ruling
of the law the poll tax necessarily
followed.
The bills for the poll tax were re-
ceived by nearly every voter yesterday
and today they are the principal topic
Of conversation. Some are angry and
declare they will never pay. They
pick flaws in their bills because their
names are spelled wrong, some who
are not citizens have received bills.
Many declare they are exempt, for
getting that the law allowing any ex-
emptlon has recently been declared
unconstitutional by the Supreme
Court.
This is said to be the first time in
twenty five wears that an effort has
been made here to collect poll tax.
For the benefit of those who are not
thoroughly satisfied about the law in
this regard the Evening News has In
yestigated the matter.
1t finds in the laws of 1903 Chapter
20S, Article ] section l, of an act for
the assessment and collection of taxes,
the following
a poll tax of one dollar shall be
assessed upon every male inhabitant
of this State of the age of twenty ono
years and upwards except paupers,
idiots and insane persons, subject to
the exemptions hereinafter provided. :"
In section of this same chapter is
the provisions for exemptions which
includes volunteer fremen, EXEMPT
firemen, honorably discharged soldiers
Of the civil war, and their widows
and all members of the national
guard. By recent decision of the
Supreme Court the law providing for
this exemption has been declared un-
constitutional and therefore there is
now no one exempt from the poll tax
as fixed in section 1.
In article section 49 of this same
act the penalty for not paying the tax
is fixed. 1t reads as follows:
'And it shall be the duty Of the
collector in person or by deputy,
forthwith after the twentieth day Of
December to enforce the payment of
all taxes by distress and sale of any
of the goods aud chattels of the delin
quent in the county; where the tax is
upon real estate the person assessed
may be relieved from the levy by
showing that he was not the owner at
the time when the tax became lien
if goods and chattels of the delinquent
cannot be found or not sufficient to
make all the money required to pay
taxes or personal property and poll
tax and dog tax, then it shall be the
duty of the collector in person or by
deputy to take the body of the delin
quent, and unless the tax is at once
paid with costs to deliver the same to
the sheriff or iailer of the county to
be kept in close and safe custody until
be made of the amounts due
on said taxes with costs"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
Lehigh Valley Surgeons Meet.

DR.. G. W. 1yrrell, local physician
for the Lehigh Valley Railroad,
attended a meeting of tie company S
surgeons in Westminster Hotel, New
York, yesterday. A banquet was
served. Several prominent men spoke.
DR.. Weaver read the principal paper
and DR.. W. S. Estes, Of Bethlehem,
Pa, the principal discussion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14

All store keepers, merchants, or any
person, are hereby warned against
cashing any payroll checks dated
November 14th, the same having been
lost. Federal Clay Manufacturing
Company. 1l-14-1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
Danish Hundred Mems Association.

The members of the Danish Hundred
Men IS Association No !, are request
ed to meet in Dana Hall, Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock to attend the
funeral of deceased wife of Peter
Damn.
By order of the Board of Trustees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14

Miss Lizzie Seel has returned home
after a weeks visit with her sister,
Mrs. William O'Brien, of Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14

FL. LARKIN, 357 STATE Str set,
Will do plumbing, steam, hot water
and hot air heating on monthly pay
ments
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14
FOila was Fined SIS.

John Foila, of Johnstone street,
was arrested yesterday. He was
charged with Jumping on coal trains
and one of several who took coal from
the cars. He was fined S. this morn
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14

Pianos. Cash or time at the old
stand. Peder Olsen, S6 Smith ST.
-9-19-2t-e. wifi
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-14

Read the classified ads. on page 2.
Evening journal., 1903-08-22
ARRESTED AND TRIED
WITHIN THREE HOURS
Quick Justice Handed Out to
John Garvey in City
Court

John Garvey kicked up a disturbance in
the saloon of John MCGOWAN, opposite
the p, 3. & W. railroad station early
this morning and as a result fell into the
hands Of the law. He was arraigned in
court and fined so and costs.
john f. Callahan was placed under
$50 bail bond to keep the peace. He was
the cause Of a disturbance yesterday
morning on Van Buren, street between
Eigth and Ninth, which ruffled the usual
quietness Of that neighborhood for a
time.
James Woodock failed td comply with
tho law relative 10 registering unmuzzled
dogs after being twice requested to do so
by Dogcatcher Kopp. and as a conse-
quence will be obliged to pay fine Of
S and costs.
The court dismissed the case of Fannie
schrank. who received a hearing recent
ly on a charge Of conducting a disorderly
house.
John Dijoris and his wife. Louisa Di-
ioris were arraigned on charges of dis
orderly conduct and assault and battery,
respectively, perferred by Mary Givens.
William T.. Lyman represented the de-
PENDANTS, but the court dismissed both
cases before the defense was heard.
The case Of James Friel, charged with
assault and battery was continued until
Monday morning at the request Of Assist
ant City Solicitor Springer.