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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
EDUCATIONAL.


VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi-
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue,
Rock ISlaud.
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
ment. a thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lite. Terms
reasonable. Apply at Augustana college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
HEATING AND PLUMBING

CHANNON. PERRY & COMMUNICATING
and plumbing along scientific and sani-
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen-
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS:

H. j. TOHER & CO-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks grain, provisions, cotton. Privale
wire to New York and Chicago. offices
100 Main street. Telephone 407.
GEORGE n. SIDWELL s. CO.-Commission
merchants Grain. hay and provisions.
Members of the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
o years. No. 542 and 543 Rialto building.
Long distance phone, Harrison 1866.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
TALKING TO A BIG FIELD.

When you advertise in The Argus want
columns you talking to a big field of
bright, intelligent people.
The Argus reaches the best of the popula-
ton of this vicinity.
Nearly everyone reads The Argus want
columns.
You can have anything you want within
reason if you ask for it through The Argus
want columns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

bAaEuA OEdS NC" OEiodhs anu hAouIo
The c., b. & Q. railway will have on
sale Feb. II and %, inclusive, round
trip tickets to New Orleans $25, and
to Mobile, Ala, $23.70, good to return
not later than March A. with stop
over privileges south of ST. Louis.
Best train service via two routes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
REAL ESTATE.

z. ]. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property for sale list il with
me. If YOU want to buy will do my best
TO get YOU what you want Room IL, Mitch
ell s Lynde block Telephone llal-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
FLORISTS,


THE LONGVIEW Park Floral company,
Meyer s. Behring, Props. Green houses
HIS Fifteenth street City store at Canode' S
drug store. Plants, cut flowers and designs,
HENRY GAETJER Proprietor Chippian-
mock nursery. Cut flowers and designs of
all kinds. City store, 1907 Second avenue.
Telephone 6l0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
ELECTRICAL.


w. A ROBB & COAL kinds OF electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line o.
eenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

F. f. Lamphere, whose place as
dispatcher ON the Missouri division of
he Rock Island was taken yesterday
by S. II. Bunch, has not severed his
connection with the road. He is now
enjoying a short leave of absence at
the termination of which he will prob
ably take different position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

Queen & Crescent service Cincin-
natl to Atlanta and Jacksonville, the
best in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

On account of the extremely heavy
freight traffic on the southwestern
division of the Rock Island that rail
road has found it necessary to cut
I he Eldon-Trenton freight division in
two, and Centeryille has been made
the dividing point, according to the
Centerville Citizen. Assistant Train
master j. H. Huey and Dispatchers
Wilson and Zingerlee, of Trenton.
have arrived there and are now AT
work. 1t is said the arrangement may
be made permanent as the expert
ence of the last several months shows
that the business cannot be handled
successfully without it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
RusINEss opPoRruNITY.

WE. HAVE y GOOD OPENING for one or
two able, energetic men TO act as salesman
and local manager for well established
business house. Previous experience not
and vim. We give you a weeks training
in the details of our business at our Chr
Cago Office at our expense. Don't want
you to invest money, but brains, tact and
energy. If YOU are the right kind of a
man you can reasonably expect at least
SlCO per month. Address Il. l5," care Ar
gus Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

MADAM LA DEW. the gifted life reader.
has found il necessary 10 remove TO more
commodious quarters on account of the
increase in the business. She gives full
reading for % cents. Parlors liO7 second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
ART nEooRArION.

- S
ton. Finest line of late pap9r carried and
skilled workmen employed. Moderate
prices, All Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
LAUNDRIES.

ROCK ISLAND STEAM IAUNDRY-Baurs
field & Sexton, proprietors Fine finish and
quick service. 1874 Third avenue. Phone
west 1898. -AstE .So96
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Fuel

EMPIRE COAL & COKE COdPANY-whole-
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service
offices 17lS First avenue. Telephone west
1870
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
CoNrRACrORs AID BuILnERs.

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! )EN VOLK & CO.-ContractorS and build
ers Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings. Dealers in plate
window and art glass. OficeS and factory,
81 to 500 Eighteenth street.
JOHN L. BERG STROM-Jobbing a specially.
Work guaranteed satisfactory. Four
teenth avenue and Thlrty-second street
Phone West 1879.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

Queen & Crescent fast line to Biz,
mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

One hundred miles shortest to
Chattanooga, Queen & Crescent
route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

Only through car line to Asheville,
N. C., Queen & Crescent route and
Southern railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

Low ,ates to California, Washing
ton, Montana and Oregon via the
Rock Island, commencing Feb. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13


FOR RENT-Furnished rooms and board al
1874 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
WANrED-MALEH HELP

wANTED-Ben boys at the Harper house.
Good wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
NEWS oF RAILWAYS.

The officials of the Rock Island road
are placing with Iowa quarrymen or
ders for huge quantities Of crushed
stone with which it is planning to
ballast its roadbed throughout the
state. 1t is planning to commence
baIlastipg this spring and to have its
right of way ballasted with fine
crushed rock throughout the state
before the year has passed. Officials
of the road state that plans are being
entertained to give this line of rail
road the finest balasted trackage in
side the boundaries of Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
ARCHITECTS.


LEONARD DRACK-Architect and superin
tende1t. Skinner block, second floor
once hours-l0 to u a. m, to $50 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
DENTIST


]. II. TAYLOR-Dentist. once hours $50 to
II M, 1870 to p. m. 2lSM Eighteenth
street, opposite Union ONCE. Telephone
1888 green.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
FOR Observation-Disclosures.


FOR SALE-A hard coal stove in good con-
dition. Will sell cheap if taken soon. In
quire at .0ll Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

WANrED-A young man at the Harper
house to wash pans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
LOST AND FOUND

LOST "A pair of rimleSS nose glasses between
the r l. & y, depot and MCCabe S store
Finder return TO Argus office and be re
warded..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
wANTED-AGENTs.


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representative. male or
female, for large eastern corpora ton
Address Paul Bitterman, care of The
Wales, Dubuque, Iowa.
WANTED-NIen tor statesmen. Local or
travelling. We employ on both salary and
commission. Straight, honorable business
that will Weld good income. Our statesmen
make from gao a month up and expenses.
For particulars write, The K. @. Chase Co.,
Geneva, N. Y.
WANTED - Trustworthy person in each
county to manage business, old establish
ed house, solid financial standing: straight
bona fde weekly cash salary SIS paid by
check each wednesday, with all expenses
direct from headquarters; money advanc-
ed for expenses. Manager, 379 CaXton bldg.
Chicago.
WANTED-An established wholesale house,
recently incorporated, extending business,
desires to engage competent manager for
branch house. Salary 800 per month, ex-
penSeS and commission Must invest 81, 600
In capital stock of company, on which divi-
furnish satisfactory references Address,
Secretary, box 440 Kansas City, Mo.
WANTED-In each county, local resident
representative to sell our high grade CT
CARS to the trade on a new proposition;
quality and price defy competition ADle
statesmen can easily make from 5000 to $500
capital needed; no pay Tor samples eX-
acted. Apply with references to George
Samels s. Co., 69-7l Dearborn street, ChicA-
90. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
CLAIRvoYANr.

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DON'T fail to see Madam la Dew. Her
readings are giving great satisfaction. She
has decided to read Sundays. Rooms 1907
Second avenue. Fees p cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security at
lowest rates. Marion E. Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1885, Mitchell & Lynde build
ing Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

wANTED-To loan money on diamonds,
watches. jewelry, hardware, musical in
struments, bicycles, clothing, dry goods,
furniture, etc. Highest cash prices paid
for second hand goods of all kinds also;
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices All business transactions
strictly confidential. His new number and
location, 1928 Second avenue. Don't forget
it. Jones secondhand store. Two rings
on t347
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

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GRAND HOTEL-Famous Colfax mineral
springs. Offers best accommodations at
reasonable prices. Address William Frey,
COlfaX- Iowa.
LAS VEGAS HOT SPR1NGS-Located 6767
feet above the sea. All the year round re-
sort A perfect place for rest. For partlc-
ulars address DR.. Daniel S. Perkins, Medi-
cal Director, Las Vegas. n. M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

FOUND Two religious books in the neigh
borhoOd OF Fifteenth street and Second
avenue. owner can have same by calling
at Argus once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Observation-Disclosures

McCASKRIN & McCASKRIN-Attorne al
law. Rock Island and Milan. Rock Island
once in Bengston block. Milan once on
Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

MONEY TO LOAN-In any amount, on any
kind of security. Also choice property tor
sale or rent. W. L. Coyne, $50 Seventeenth
street, up stairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

FOR RENTING nicely furnished rooms.
Apply at 1903 Eighth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

FOR RENT - Furnished rooms tor light
housekeeping at Jig Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS.


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ANY man or woman may increase their in
come $40 week during unemployed hours
For particulars address Paul Bitter man.
care of The Wales, Dubuque, Iowa
IF YOU WISH your money to earn higher
rate of interest than is paid by savings
banks, call on Marion Z. Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1886, Mitchell g. Lynde building,
Rock Island.
A CIVIL SERVICE examination for clerk
and arrier will be held a the Rock Island
String to take the same should apply at the
postoffice for the necessary application
blanks at once.
J. P. WILLIAMSON buys, sells and ex-
changes all kinds of second hand goods,
will pay more than any other dealer and
sells cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing
and cleaning done also. j. p. Williamson,
1915 Second avenue. Telephone 1884
DO YOU WANT AGENTSY-Many years ex-
valuable Information along lines that will
assure you success. Ask for free letters
of information and bulletin of daily papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord & Carver. Racine. Wis.
IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
Mail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps Will CO. Evening
and SATURDAY. Mail Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

WANTED-A boy about Is years old at the
Rock Island Cotton mills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms and board at
1919 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

FOR SALE - Lots in Woodin's addition.
These lots are on Eleventh and Twelfth
avenues between Fifth and Seventh
streets. are 42xl25 feet with 20-foot alley
and nine feet of good rich soil lying on
limestone rock. An abundant supply of
pure water can be had at a all expense
by drilling 80 feet through the soil and
rock. Sidewalks are all shaded with Elm
trees set 20 feet apart along the curb. If
you are interested in cheap building lc+.
the price and terms that these lots are of
tered for will suit you. Call or address S.
J. Woodin, 922 First avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

FOR SALE-A FIVE room house with bath
lot QOxl5O. fruit trees and other small fruit,
good WELL - barrel cistern, city water,
barn and carnage shed. located on Forty
fourth street Address 5. E. Madison, sos
Niueteeth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

CONNOLLY s. CONNELLY-Attorne al
law. Money loaned. once over Cramp
tons book store, 1719 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

WE make a specially OF loaning money on
household goods, horses, wagons, etc
without removal and in quiet way. Cali
on US for quick loans. Fidelity Loan com
pany. Room b. Mitchell & Lynde block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room with
gas. bath and heat. Call at els Second ave-
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

FOR SALE-Two remaining east front lots
in the Dart Twenty-Second street addition.
For terms inquire of r. S. Dart, Jackson &
HurSt'S ONCE, Masonic temple,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

JACKSON, HURST & STAFFORD-Attorne
at law. once in Rock Island National
bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
PHYSICIANS.


". NJ. MOORE, NJ. D.-Star block. Hours IG
to IL a. m, ? to and after p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

WANTED-At once, good coatmaker at
Filter & Co.. 32S Twentieth street. Highest
wages paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Neutrality-suspicious.

WANTED-POSITION
WANTED-Dressmakin at 1916 Fifth ave-
nue.. Satisfaction guaranteed.
NATURALIZATION as stenographer by
young lady capable OF holding position.
References furnished. Address &c "a, y
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

GOLDSMITH s. MCKEE insurance agency
Peoples National bank building. Rock
Island, Ill. Represent only hrst-class COM
panieS writing fire, tornado plate glass,
liability, burglary. accident and health
insurance. All policies issued upon the
latest plans and most liberal conditions
Surety bonds furnished through the Amer
ican Bonding company, of Baltimore, MD.
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

WILLIAM M. WALKER-Lawyer Money
to loan General legal business. Notary
public. Real estate. Insurance. l7l4 Sec
ond avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
wANTED---FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-A pantry girl at the Harper
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

WANTED-Neat boy 10 run errandS. One
living with pareI Is prefer, ed. Apply a
once TO Z. Fiebrich, Harper house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

DIR. CORA EMERY REED-Homeopathi
physician Special attention TO diseases OF
women and children; also diseases of eye,
ear, nose and throat. once hours, $50 to
IL a. m. to p. m. 32l Sixteenth street,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

is ed day of January. A. d. 1893.
GEORGE BIEHL. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
PubIIcation Notice in Condemnation

Town clerk of said Town OF Yuma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
FOR sALE-CITY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE OR RENT-The 3-story brick
building on First avenue that has been oc-
cupied by the George White Buggy compa-
ny. Inquire OF +. @. Frazer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

WANTED-A midole-aEed woman to do
homework. No washing. Steady position,
INQUIRE at 1924 Fifth avenue
The Washington times., 1903-11-27
.SHIPBUILDERS UNITE
ON SUB.IlFF MEASURE
representatives Of Companies Will
Await an Expression by the Presi-
dent Before Going to Congress.

Repre Of several of the ship
building companies are expected in the
city OF Monday TO discuss plans for a ship
subsidy measure. 1t is expected they
viii have a conference with Senator
Hanna, who favors the Introduction OF
a bin It the regular session of Con-
gress.
IT was said today the reason the Ohio
Senator made a recent trip to New York
was for the purpose of comforting with
several financiers on the subject. 1t was
also zaid the men who are behind the
measure are waiting to learn whether
the President is favorable to such legis-
iation, before proceeding further. One
of those interested said today the intro
duction If the bill depends entirely upon
the atttuoe OF the Administration. SO
far, the President has expressed no
opinion on the matter
II Is believed by some. however. he will
not give his consent to the proposed leg
islation, because il might lead to the
aecusat ton that the party is aiding the
Morgan steamship combine and the NOR
ibund shipbuilding trust
The Washington times., 1903-11-27
bad MAN" IN INDIANA
SURROUNDED BY POSSE
Released From "Pen" "Red" Hooper
Made Things LiveIy-A Lynch
ing Bee Threatened.

FAIRMONT. Ind. Nov. s7.-FIarry.
alias Red Hooper. pardoned from
the penitentiary in Michigan city a
week ago, assassinated Marshal James
Payne Thursday. shot several times at
Deputy Marshal Philip Armstrong. de-
fed a crowd OF citizens for half an
hour, and then fed to the dense brushes
about Lake Galelia. He is surrounded
by 800 armed men. who VIII probably
lynch him If he is found.
Dale's hardware store was robbed
Wednesday night, and Hooper was sus-
pected. Marshal Payne. assisted by De-
putty Marshal Armstrong. arrested
Hooper Thursday Afternoon when they
met him on the street. Hooper made
no resistance. but walked with the Of
ficers about a block. when he stopped
suddenly, drew a revolver, and shot
Marshal Payne. Hooper backed away
while Payne staggered across the street.
the officer firing three shots at Hooper
which were ineffective.
Payne fell to the sidewalk on the
opposite side Of the street. and expired
within few minutes.
Deputy Marshal Armstrong was IN
armed, and took refuge behind = tree,
Hooper keeping him covered with a re-
volver as he backed away.
The Washington times., 1903-11-27
NEGRO LAWYERS BITTER
AGAINST JUDGE KInBALL
Win Use Every Influence to Prevent
His Reappointment to Police
Court Bench.

In connection with the announcement
made at the Whize House that the Pres
ident had decided to reappOint Charles
F. Scott and l. @. Kimball as judges OF
the local Police Court. it is stated that
the negro lawyers and others who are
opposed to the reappointment Of Judge
kimbail would make a strong effort 10
induce the President TO reconsider the
matter. II the President cannot be pre-
vailed upon TO do 50. the fight on Judge
Kimball VIII be continued when his
nomination reaches the Senate
Business men and members Of the bar
assert that the opposition to the re-
appointment of Judge Kimball is not
confined to the negro citizens, but
that influential lawyers and citizens are
in favor Of a change in the makeup of
the Police Court bench In support of
this assertion il is pointed out that nu-
merous letters. and petitions have been
sent TO the President signed by promi-
nent lawyers and citizens. requesting
the appointment Of others TO the posi-
ton Of police judge.
The Washington times., 1903-11-27
FORFEITS COLLATERAL
FOR SPEEDING VEHICLE
Policeman McQuade's Long Chase Be-
fore He Could Identity Number
on Rear Of Automobile

Prosecutor James Pugh in the Dis
trict branch OF the Police Court. today
allowed DR. William S. Newell. $50 II
Street northwest, TO forfeit so collat-
eral. in preference to appearing before
Judge KimbaH to answer a charge OF
running his automobile at a greater rate
Of speed than Is safe for the life and
limb of citizens of the city.
Bicycle Policeman James McQuade,
who has succeeded in conVfcting more
persons for violating the speed regula-
tions than any other alan on the force,
says he noticed DR.. Newell exceeding
the limit fixed by law. near Eighteenth
and y Streets northwest, and followed
him over TO the Aqueduct Bridge, where
he was compelled to give up the chase.
Dr. Newell. Policeman McQuade says,
was going at a 2O-miie-an-hour clip un-
til he reached the bridge spanning Rock
Greek. near Twenty Street,
when speed was iEeT eased TO thirty
miles an hour. McGuade says the We
hicle was operated so fast that he could
not get close enough to get the number
until Dr. Newell slos-ed up 70 steer his
machine on to the Adueduct Bridge.
The number was then taken and DR..
Newell was required to come 70 Police
Court this morning. which he did, and
adjusted matters.
The Washington times., 1903-11-27
RESIGNS IN BOSTON
WHEN SENT TO DETROIT
Special Agent Hentz Sewers Connection
With Treasury Department Rather
Than Accept a Transfer.

T. w. Hentz. one OF the special agents
OF the Treasury. CT duty at Boston for
years. has resigned. Because of the re-
cent revelations in the customs service
there, he was ordered transferred 10
Detroit. and he resigned In preference to
accepting the transfer
At the Treasury Department it is said
Mr.. Hentz was second in authority in
the service as special agent at Boston.
While he was not directly responsible
for the overlooking of the conditions
which were revealed in connection with
the Boston customs service, the depart
ment looks upon him as partially so.
There were half a dozen special agents
on duty at Boston, and because they
failed to see or 10 make known the al
legged croolSedness going on under their
noses. none of them will be allowed to
remain on duty Where.
In pursuance of this policy. Mr.. Hentz
was ordered transferred. - He had been
Stationed in Boston for about ten years.
and the transfer was distasteful to him.
This is the reason given at the Treasury
for his resignation.
The department PROPOSES to keep men
in these places who have their eyes
Open" said a prominent Treasury Of
ficiai today. in discussing the case OF
Mr.. Hentz.