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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

the city, and as soon as the holidav
rush is over the door will be installed.
The entrance will be similar to that
on the east side. Ii would not be con
yenient to have the door installed just
at this time. when the office is doing
the heaviest business of the year. and
for that reason the old entrance will
do service until some time after the
first OF the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
sacks thrown about, wherever there
a convenient space upon the floor.
order Department Crowded.

sacks thrown about, wherever there is
a convenient space upon the floor.
| Order Department Crowded.
In the money order, stamp, and reg
istry room. the business done even in
the least busy seasons, is such as To
make the quarters about one-haf as
large as would be adequate to make
the work expeditions. The clerks in
these departments of the Office would
not have any room to spare if the space
allotted were fully twice as large as
il is.
In the portion OF the room as
signed for the carriers distribu-
ton cases. the inadequacy of
the space is exceedingly appar-
ent. The cases are crowded together.
until il is almost impossible for the car
riers to work at the cases at the same
time. and quick sorting is impossible.
This is very noticeable on Sundays,
when all the carriers are at work at the
cases at once. Ii must be said how
ever. that even with the small space
the carriers handle the Sunday morn
ing window distribution very credit
ably.
The need of more room is evident in
every department of the main office
and on the second floor. which is as
signed to the civil service rooms. the
officers of the internal revenue collec-
tors and the United States civil engi-
neers' offices. the same characteristic is
noticeable. The United States engi-
neers Office has become SO crowded
that il is necessary To make use of the
room which according To the rules of
the department was allotted to the
civil service board.
Talk Of Transferring.
The authorities in the engineering
department declared that unless more
space was provided it would be neces-
sary 10 transfer part of the force from
Rock Island to some other city where
adequate accommodations could be Sc
cured. Rather than lose any of the
employees of this valuable branch of the
service. the civil service board made
so that their room could
be used by the engineers. except when
an examination is being held, when the
engineers vacate in favor of the exam
ming BOARD.
In the Office of the internal revenue
collector the same cramping is COM
planned of. and hinders in the proper
of the duties of the clerks.
Col Clendenin and his assistant are
both located in one small Office, in
itself too small for the one deputy |
Here all of the local records of this
branch of the government are kept.
and the business is transacted. The
authorities in this department are con-
tinually handicapped in the perform
ance of their duties by the inadequate
space in which they are expected to
work.
Congressman Marsh has promised
his support To- a measure to secure an
appropriation for the enlargement of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

Galena. Miss Cora Asmus. of Galena
will act as pianist. Friday afternoon
and evening. reception will be ten.
dered DR.. and Mrs Crissman at the
Chicago Auditorium annex, after
which the couple will depart for 4
short northern trip. They will be at
home after Feb. l, at Eighteenth street
and Eighth avenue. Rock Island
Announcement is made of another
nuptial event that will call for con
gratulationS from the many friends of
the young people. 1t is that of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

mail from the Rock Island Office dur
ing the day. and each OF these in or
binary seasons. includes from one to a
dozen sacks Of mail The mail is made
up for each dispatch. and in i well or
dered office. there are about one-third
as many stalls for placing the sacks. as
there are dispatches. In the local Of
flee there are bur two stalls. and as a
result the mail is made up, and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
Postoffice and Engineers
Quarters Are Sadly
Crowded.
ACTION IS NECESSARY
Congress Will Be Asked at an
Early Date to Provide
More Room.

4 pretty fair index To the extent to
which Rock Island j. growing i fur
uished In tho way in which the post
Office building has been OutgrOwn in a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

All the news all the time - THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

marriage of DR.. William Hewitt Carl.
of Rock Island, and Miss Helen Du
Mars Stebbins, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. J. Stebbins. of 215 East Four
teenth street, Davenport. which will
be solemnized at the First Presbytcr-
ian church i'm that city Wednesday ev-
ening, Feb. %. at $3.50 o'clock. The
young couple will reside in Rock ISL
and.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

Revolving Door For Postoffice.
A revolving door for the north en-
trance of the postoffice has arrived in
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
MARKETS.

Philadelphia. Feb. e.-Wheat Offerings
were light and the visible supply showed
Ia maternal decrease, influencing an ad-
vance Of isaic per bushcl in the face
Of as mall demand both from exporters
and local millers. No. red closed at 96lh
ga7c. Car lots. ia export elevator: No. /
Northern Duluth. N.o5laa1o6; No. 2
Northern Duluth. slO3h@1.of; No. q
Pennsylvania red. 9si5q9sc; No. Della
ware red, o7i6Q9Sc.
Corn Lower advicos from the West
and a large increase in the visible supply
together with "a small export Inquiry and
little demand FOR local consumption. gave
a quet tone 10 the market. which closed
3-sc lower. with 10. yellow. for local
trade, quoted al 53isc. No. 2 mixed closed
lat 50a5oilc. Car lots. on spot. No. In
export elevator, 50Q5Ohc; steamer. export
elevator. iSisQis94c; No. i'm export elevat-
or i6isa46hc.
O0ts.-Local trade in car lots was rath-
er dun. but offerings of the better grades
were indifferent and prices showed no
material change No. white. natural. be-
Ing quoted at isaislEc. and do., clipped al
50a5Oitc.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Total Enrolment Past Term in Public
Schools Was s,47s.

Redistricting of the public schools Of
the city was discussed at the meeting Of
the Board of Education last night.
Al the last meeting the superintendent
had been given authority to redisrict the
schools according to his own judgement
to save the children long and unnecessary
Walks and also 70 put children into school
No. 10, which was being depopulated. The
superintendent made his report last night
but as " was not satisfactory to some Of
the members. they wanted to reconsider
the motion and have the committees OF
each school act in conjunction with the
superintendent in fixing the districts.
After lengthy argument motion to this
effect was made and passed.
DR.. Buckmaster reported night school
had been opened at No 1923 Walnut street
with y pupils and one teacher.
There was a discussion on the matter
OF out-of-t town pupils paying tuition. II
was finally referred TO the committee that
has charge Of non-residents to be adjust
Cd
In his report Superintendent Twitmyer
had the following 10 say:
For the term ending Friday. January, %
1904. there VISA a total enrolment Of s,47S
4 with on average attendance Of 1880; pei
cent. Of attenddace. SIC; Of the total en-
\ Erol.n.ent, 1,l59 were colored children. Yhe
total onrollsaent was distributed as Sol.
4 lows:
High schools col 6ile white. 50 colored)
4 grammar schools. 2.2l1 (2os2 white, II!
Icol0rsd): primary schools. 6slS C5.6S9 white
n ]. .i55 colored; 81 nonresident pupils were
Mn attendance during the month.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
Townsend

Special to the Evening JourpaL
Townsend, Del, Feb. 9.-Mr and
Mrs. John Voshen of Wilmington, visit
ed here on Monday They were re-
Gently married in Wilmington.
w. A. Ccott has returned from VIII
mington.
William c. Money and David Lyman
has returned from a trip TO Whining
ton.
Robert Morgan, wife and son Edward
Of Kennedyvile Nd, have been visit
ing friends here.
The Rev. J. II. Beauehamp has re-
turned from st. Michaels, Nd where
he assisted in revival services,
/ Miss Cassie Wright is visiting in
Camden, \. j.
/ Mrs. George Daniels of Taylors
Bridge, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Hart
Archibald Finley Of Philadelphia,
spent Saturday and sunday with his
mother here.
/ Miss Myrtle Reed of Clayton has
been visiting Miss May Hayman-
George Heinhold went to Baltiomre
today to view the ruins of the great
fire.
Mrs. James Howell is lying very low
at her home with Inflammation Of the
lungs,
Evening journal., 1904-02-09

b. f. Sinclair and Miss Laura L.
Hickey were married in Asbury NJ. +.
Church yesterday by the Rev. II. 5.
Dulany.
Fred c. Hess and Miss Lillian NJ.
Stricker were married in Asbury NJ. Z.
Church yesterday by the Rev. II. S.
Dulany.
S. II. Durstein is confined TO his home
by illness.
Miss Marian NJ Clark spent Sunday
at the home Of her cousin, Dr. Albert
B. Donaldson. at Bala. Pa.
William II. Staats has returned home
after a pleasant visit with friends near
Cochranville. Pa. enjoying the sleigh
ing.
Nillard +. Davis has recovered from
a recent illness.
Nevin Clowney has returned from
/ Upland.
Mr. and Mrs. r. T. Elliott are al
the Belmont Atlantic City
William Edwards has returned from
visit to Ridley Park.
Mrs. W. Is. Daniels is visiting in Phil
adelphia
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
FUNERALS OF THE DAY
Bodies Of Seven Persons Laid to Their
Last Rest.


Funeral services were held 10 Asbury
~. Z. churcn today over the body Of
Charles c. webber, aged % years. who
died in Norfolk on last Saturday. The
funeral was largely offended by relatives.
friends. members of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers and OF Fame Hose
company and other organizations Inter-
ment was made in Loiuhardy Cemetery.
Hugh ]. Sweeney was buried from his
late home, southeast corner of Second and
Wan Burcn streets, this morning at .
o'clock. High mass was said In St. Paurs
Church and interment was made in Cath
|edral Cemetery. He was a member Of
Print Sheridan Post. G.. a. r.. and the
Catholic Benevolen; Legion
James McAdoo, Jr., "a years. was buried
from the residence of his father. at Du-
POINTS Banks this afternoon at O'Clock.
'lnterment was made in Green Hi Gene
|tery.
Mrs. Mary Smith, wife Of the late VIII
Iliam Smith was buried from her late home
at tho corner Of Taylor ana Spruce streets
'at ? o'clock. this Afternoon. Intermon,
was made in Rlverview Cemetery.
The funeral OF John Landthaler, 30
pears old. took place frona the home Of
.his mother. No. 5ol Spruce street. this
Inaorning at o'clock. High mass was said
sat Sacred Heart Church and intermeni
made in Cathedral Cemetery.
William II. Pennock, aged 6S years. was
buried from his late home. No. 20 French
strect at 1.s0 O'clock. Private interment
was made.
4 Lillian. the infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs
William II. Pierce was buried In River
view Cemetery this afternoon al 8 o'clock
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
White Tatmau NuptiaIs

On last Tuesday evening February 2,
Arthur White. of 1924 West Fourth
street, and Miss Jennie Tatman, of
Elsmere. wero married BY the Rev Y.
Hammond Lbcas, pastor of the Sew
enth Day Adventists at the residence
Of the officiating clergyman.
Immediately after the ceremony the
couple left for a wedding trip TO wash
ington. on their return they were
given a reception at the home of the
groom where a number of their friends
rendered their congratulations and good
wishes. Mr.. and Mrs. White viii re-
side at No. 1921 West Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
LAUREL STILL LEADS

There is a great opportunity open to
the schools Of Wiimington-and il will
last only a very short time.
The opportunity is 10 secure one OF
the fine SS75 Hoppe pianos. two OF
which are offered by The Evening Jour-
nal to the schools of Delaware.
Putting of until next week what
might easily be done this afternoon is
being prejudicial to success in win
ming one Of these pianos for your
school-go out this afternoon and Sc
cure a subscriber or two and you will
have added several hundred votes to
your favorite's total
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
pIEp


lIANBREcHT.-In this city. on Febru-
ary 7. Katie ID. Hanbrecht. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Lengel. aged g
years.
Relatives and friends arc invited TO at
tend the funeral from the residence Of
her parents. Seventh and Broome streets
on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Inter
ment az Cathedral Cemetery. High mass
Sacred Heart Church.
HAGAN. I'm this city. on February 2. 1904.
Teresa Hagan. widow Of the late Thomas
5aEan.
Relatives and friends OF tho family are
respectfully invited 70 attend The funeral
from The residence Of her daughter. No.
s06 West Second street on Wednesday
morning at Q o'clock. High mass at st.
Pauls r. c. Church. Interment at the
new Cathedral Cemetery.
lHYDE.-At Hockessin. Del. on the Sth
inst. Daniel J. Hyde
Relatives. friends and the members OF
iIfockessin Council. c. b. L.. Division
No. s. A. o. H., Kaohn Assembly Of the
A. c. u. are respectfully invited 20 at
tend his funeral from his late residence.
Hockossin, on Thursday morning at $50
O'Clock. High mass az St. Johns Church.
Hockessin. irtermcnt at St. Michael s
Cemetery, Chester. Pa. on arrival OF the
u 20 train.
lSCHULZ.-In this city. on February 3.
1904. Margaret Kopp. wife Of Gustave
Schulz. aged Il years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
.viicd TO attend the funeral services az her
Hate residence. No. az East Third street.
-on Thursday afternoon. February II. az
. O'Clock. Iutcrment private.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09

OLD RED ROOSTER
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NSohuhueu from FIRST Page)
the judges were convulsed and it was
some minutes before order was restored.
The plaintin rested its case about
~ o'clock. Alexander Cooper, the we'll
known lawyer, who is administrator
for the estate OF the deceased, was the
first witness called by the defense. Mr..
Cooper said he was appointed adminis-
traitor about one month after Mr..
Dickson's death. He told of visiting
the farm house where Mr.. Dickson
died TO make an appraisement OF the
personal property. Mr.. Schueler had
moved on the farm in the meantime.
Mr.. Cooper stated that Mr.. Schuler
before this had told him Of a number
Of expensive articles which the de-
ceased had owned. but when he went
TO make the appraisement Mr.. Schuler
said these articles were his. Among
them was a handsome porcelain ice
chest. He had also heard that the de-
ceased owned a diamond ring and
watch, but when he asked Mr Schuler
about them the latter said he knew
nothing Of them.
Mr.. Cooper said that in a pathetic
way Mr.. Schuler on several occasions
had said he had cared for Mr.. Dickson.
carrying him his meals for some time
and thought he should receive some
money for his services.
Witness told the plaintin that he
thought. considering everything, he had
made out very well.
In concluding Mr.. Cooper said that
Mr. Schuler told him that the deceased
had lived for two years on whiskey and
onions.
The witness was crosse examined by
Mr. Whiteman. OF counsel for the
plaintiff. He was still on the stand
when court took a recess.
As II could not reach an agreement tn,
jury IN the case Of Charles Scott, colored
charged with assault with intent to com
init murder on Ignos vlneslxi. was dis
charged yesterday afternoon. This cas-
ended the criminal business for this term
On application Of $. 5. Adams, Jr.. j
Frank BAH was appointed commission
er 10 take testimony In the divorce cas
lof James A. Smith VS. Henrietta smiti
and on application OF Honecxer & Hoi
fecker, l.. +. Wales was appointed con
missioner i'm the divorce case Of Georr
il5oisccker W. Clara Honecker.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
Traders Tea, Coffee and
Grocery Co.
COZ KING STREET.
fr--a.. l-ff-.a.--4 f..a.
Personally condueted Tours TO Wash
inqton. D. c., and Return Via Balti-
Goods delivered free.

Personally Conducted Tours TO Wash
ington, D. c. and Return Via Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad.
A series OF three-day personally-con-
Quoted tours to Washington. d. c., viii
be run on the following dates;
February 18th, March Sd and 2sth,
April 9TH and 21st and May 5th.
$500 for the round trip. including
hotel and other expenses. Train leaves
Chester at 3.24 p. M; Wilmington. $40
y. m.
As these four parties are limited TO
the available hotel accommodations
and as reservations are made when
tickets are purchased, those intending
to become members should register at
once.
For booklet and fun Information call
on ticket agents or write 10 II. A. Mil
Ter, 7. p. A.. Water and Market streets,
Wilmington Del.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
Valentine Dance

A Valentine dance viii be given this
evening in Eden Hall by the Benevo-
lent Pioneer Literary Association.
Everyone will be presented with a
pretty valentine. The committee in
charge is working hard to make the
affair pleasant and pleasing to every
one. A large crowd is expected 20 at
tend the affair.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
GRAND C0NCLAVE OF
HEPTAS0PHS MEET
Annual Session Held Here
Today-Report of the
Officers

The annual session Of the r. ". Con-
clave of Heptasophs. or S. w. NJ, was
held today in the Smith Building. The
meeting convened at 3 O'Clock and the
representatives and past archons Of the
jurisdiction Of Delaware Immediately
admitted.
A telegram of coincidence was sent
to the Heptasophs meeting in and
around Baltimore today. The election
.of officers did not take place until late
this afternoon.
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
Newport
special to the Evening Journal

Special to the Evening Journal
Newport. Feb. 9.--W. +. Groome. Al
fred. Grocer and w. J. Hilyard visited
Baltimore yesterday to witness the
great fire.
A. A Price was the guest Of friends
in North East on Sunday.
Harley Strahorn spent Sundya with
his parents in Newark.
The Women of the Newport NJ. T.
Church have changed the date of their
Martha Washington tea from February
% to February 81.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
A Man.$

Spent % cents-a quarter
to advertise in The Evening
Journal. His replies averaged
one per hour for the first two
days.
That man is satisfied.
Don't you think the lesson
is plain
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
Birthday Tea

The Junior Auxiliary of st. Johns
parish will have a birthday tea in the
parish house next Saturday afternoon.
There will be candy and wonder bags
and members Of Trinity Church Guild
viii be present and give a programme
of recitations and music
The Junior Auxiliary is composed of
little people Of the parish who meet
every afternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
cromsr Won chseker contesl.

At q checker contest held at the rooms
of the Young Mems Hebrew Association
last evening Manuel CrJmer won IN the
finals from James Cohen. a fountain pcu
as a prize given by the association. Harry
Hirsa refereed the contest.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09

There IS but one Insurance company IN
.corporated under the lays Of this state
that had any risks on PROPERTIES destroyed
by tho Baltimore FIRE. This company Is che
Delaware Insurance Company with head
quarters al Dover. Miapr Smith. the local
agent stated this morning that the COM
ipany had only several slight risks and viii
not be crippled any whatever. lie was I'M
able TO give the firms and amounts insured
in his company that burned. This informa.
fuon be said could only be secured al
Dover. Harry A. Richardson is president
Of the company.
The state Insurance Company. OF Della
ware, which company J.. Frank Ban IS
secretary and treasurer OF. had no risks
ON any OF the buildings burnett. Mr.. BAH
received word from the main office IN New
York this morning TO the effect that as FAR
as could be learned the company lost moth
ing blythe IRE.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
HANNA RESTING COMFORTABLY
Passed Good Night According to Re.
port Of Nurses.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Senator Hanna
according to the report OF his nurses.
passed a good night, and is resting
comfortably this morning. A consult
tation Of physicians viii be held at II
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
To enc ! coId h onn nau

Take Laxative Brono ouinine Tablets
IAN druggist5 refund the mercy IL IL
kails 20 cuae. l.. w. Groves signature
rs on each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
DOINGS IN A
SOCIAL WAY
Mid winter Dance by Sat
urday Evening Class
Birthday Tea at st. Johns
Parish House-Per-
SOuaI Notes

Members Of the Saturday Evening
Dancing Class have issued invitations
TO a subscription midwinter dance in
Eden Hall on Friday evening, Febru-
airy 10. Dancing will begin at $50
O'Clock.
The comnittee in charge is composed
of Robert S. Glover, Dolph Wier and
Fred. Graef.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09

only one remedy IL the world that will
y once stop itchiness Of the skin in any
part Of the body; poans Ointment. At any
|rug store 90 cents.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
& ]. Max pleasure . smoke

Dursyeln Perfectos. loc each rives
pleasure ana satisfaction. Per box Of
|25 each. $500. Also Henry Vane Tin
|Foii wrapped holds the moisture. Dur
|stein. z. ID st. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
INSURANCE MEN
FACE FAILURE
Experts Make an Estimate
on the Fire Loss in
Baltimore
COMPANIES ARE HIT HARD

Baltimore, Feb. 9.-Experts among the
underwriters. both from Baltimore and
other places. have been at work all day
IN an endcavor to calculate the loss and
forecast the effect that the fire viii have
upon the Insurance companies, particular
ly the local corporations.
It was admitted that the outlook was
gloomy and that the probabilities are that
many Of the companies viii be unable to
meet their obligations one of the un-
dcrwritors said last night az the Lexington
Hotel where the insurance men have
taken up their headquarters. that the
loss would DC greater than that resulting
from any fire in this country excepting
the Chicago connagratlon.
"As nearly as we can estimate IT," said
this man, "the loss will come somewhere
between S75,OOOOoo and $4,000 900. uFe ar
rived at this result by a series Of calcu-
lations that are as nearly exact as we
could get them today.
Loss is Not Total.
There are thirty blocks burned over
up 20 the present. Estimating eighty
buildings 10 block makes 2i00 structures
totally or partly consumed. on some
buildings we judge that 80 t-s per cent, Of
this loss may be saved. This applies 20
steel frame buildings IN which the frame
work Is not wholly useless and may be
utilized IN reconstruction.
''The loss win fall heaviest upon ten
Baltimore Insurance companies These
carried the bulk OF the risks upon the
buildings. while the stocks OF morchan-
disc were INSURED largely in the out-of.
town concerns.
'How these companies Will come out 4.
a question. IL may be presumed that
some Of them will be unable to pay ali
the policies they have out
The tire area occupies section In
which were situated most of the risks as.
lsumed by the Baltimore companies. Thi.
was en- entirely unlooked-for element, ant
lif the result Is disastrous to the compa.
mics no blame can be attached Co thei
ofhcers. The cards fell against them"
Learned About skyscrapers.
Valuable Information regarding the ef
focta Of assaults upon slSyscrapors, OF
buildings with a steel "bird-cago' frame
surrounded by frehrick and masonry. d,
fire from without, was CLEANED by thl
underwriters as result OF the conna
grafton. A particularly instructive oh
iect lesson was afforded by the rulnin,
OF the sixtcon-story building OF the Con
tinental Trust Company at baltimore an,
Calvert streets. -dttl
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
Leap Year Dance

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Y. NJ.
H. A. Will give a leap year dance in
Eden Hall on Thursday February 1S
Tickets may be procured at the door,
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
n You Must Smoke a pio..

we sell good r. and r. Sc plug,
Kettle Twist" Big D. cut plug. i6
Dursteins, z. I'd ST., north side City
Market. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
VIII Give a sunner.

,women members Of St. Marys Church
|vEl give a supper ON Thursday evening.
During tho progress Of the supper con
bert win be given.
Evening journal., 1904-02-09
Reception at Trinity

A reception will be held in Trinity parish
house Thursday evening Of this week sat
s o'clock. to which all members Of the
are most cordially invited.