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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
COMMITTEE MAKES REPORT
ON THE ARSENAL SITUATION
LEARNS COMMANDMENT BLUNT OF
THE FORCES PRosPEcTS-NEXT FOR TRL
CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE.

etc. These factories always have
in their employ large numbers of skill.
ed men whose services are always i'm
mediately available in case of an emer-
gency, providing the necessary machin.
cry has been installed. The only way
TO induce private firms to maintain in
condition the necessary equipment so
as to be able to aid the government in
case of an emergency is to give them
contracts for at least a part of the re-
qulrementS of the government in time
of peace. This policy is one that is
followed by every European govern
ment and it has some very strong ad-
vOcates in this country, although, as
before stated, this particular arsenal
has only suffered To the amount of la
Dor involved in the 40 gun carriages,
etc, above mentioned. So desirable
has this equipment of private manu-
featuring concerns seemed to the war
department that contracts for the man
ufacture of large quantities of ammuni-
ton have been given to private individ-
uals, instead of the attempt being made
as in the past, to do all this work at
the Frankfort arsenal. II seems not 10
be a question either of the cost of pro
ductiOn or of quality, but simply de-
sire on the part of the war department
to strengthen its position to obtain in
case of an emergency large quantities
of material in the shortest time, in or
der to do which the development of
more than one source of supply is ne
cessary. To get the war department
to change this policy would be very diff
ficult. Probably the only way it can
be done would be to bring the matter
before congress, and to do this with
any hope of success would entail an
expense of time and money which il is
doubtful we are able to make. How
this policy will affect work at the Rock
Island arsenal in the future we cannot
say, but from present indications We
Judge not seriously. The government
cannot be expected to make up larger
reserve supply of munitions than is
considered advisable and necessary by
those in authority, and as this is the
main reason why there has been. and
will be, reductions in the force EN-
ployed at the arsenal, 1t would seem 10
your committee that little is TO be &C
complished at this time.
The capacity Of the arsenal is great
er than is necessary to supply the
wants of the 10000 men. comprising
the standing army of the United States
at present, and under the most favor
able circumstances tuhless war can be
considered a favorable circumstance
il cannot employ the same amount of
labor in the future that has been en-
ployed there in the past
The Importance Of the arsenal as a
factor in the life of this community is
recognized by all, and we feel that its
DEVELOPMENT during the last few years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
she BOUGHT LYE
Fairport Man Says Josephine
CoIIet Purchased Two
Cans.
USED ON BRADY's REMAINS
Clothing of Murdered Man Found in
Cave is Positively iden-
titled.

officer McElravy, of MusCatine, who
was employed with Deputy Sheriff F..
E. Reynolds. of this city. on the Brady
murder case. was in Fairport yesterday
end found where the I've that was used
N the partial doatru ctIon of Brady's
body was purchased. The merchant
who sold it declared that Josephine
Collet bought it, She secured two
cans
AS a result of the search by Musca-
tine parties about the place where the
body of Brady was inferred, it is said
sufficient evidence has been secured to
prove conclusively that the body was
that of Brady, even though there were
no identifying marks on the remains.
The searching party dug down below
where the body was found and there
discovered a roll of mating, which
was brought to the surface and exam
ined. Inside the roll of mating the
party found Brady's coat, his hat, a
pair of knit mittens, a silk handker-
chief. and number of other articles,
all of which have been positively iden-
tilted as belonging to Brady.
Initial I'm Corner.
The handkerchief had the letter "B'
worked with linen thread in one cor
ner. The mittens have been identi-
fed by a lady who says she knit them
for Brady, and who described all the
goods perfectly before they were shown
to her. Besides these articles consid-
cradle other evidence has been discov-
cred which will be brought to light at
the proper time.
Deputy Sheriff Reynolds left for
Fairport this morning to make a fur
Their examination of the premises on
Island B, where the murder was com
mitted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

The committee appointed at the
meeting of the Rock Island Club We'd
nesday night, of members of the club
and Retail Merchants association, to
inquire into the situation at Rock ISL
and arsenal, today made its report to
President T. II. Guyer, of the club, in
accordance with it's instructions. 1t
reads as follows:
Z. H. Guyer. President Rock Island
Club-Sir: The committee appointed
on Aug 8 for the purpose of ascertain
ing the facts relative to the decrease in
the force of labor employed at the Rock
Island arsenal begs leave to report as
follows:
We called on Col. Blunt, and in reply
to our inquiries he gave us the follow
ing facts regarding the Curtailment in
the number of men employed at the
arsenal:
The manufacture of equipments has
been continued at the arsenal since the
Spanish war on nearly war basis in
order to accumulate a reserve stock,
as we'll as to supply the wants of an
army of 100000 men, but a reserve
stock of equipments, to the extent
deemed desirable by the war depart
ment, has been about completed. The
result is that orders for certain equip
ments are limited to the needs of the
army of 10000 men, and are therefore,
very much curtailed as compared with
what they have been during the past
several years. AS the reserves are still
further completed. we may look for
| further reductions during the next few
years, unless emergencies not now an
tiCipated should arise. The only work
lost by this arsenal on account of con
tracts made with private parties is
about forty field gun carriages, limbers
and caissons The arsenal can manu-
facture so complete carriages in one
year. and only about half of this mum
Der have been ordered At the present
time orders for others have been plac-
ed with the Bethlehem Steel company,
and possibly other firms, in the carry
ing out of the policy of the war depart
ment, and for the following reasons:
In the time of the Spanish war the
arsenaIs of this country were not
equipped with machinery, nor had they
! the trained artisans at their command
to supply munitions in the quantities
demanded by the situation, and had the
war been a larger affair this govern
ment might have found itself seriously
| handicapped. IL was also true at that
/ time that private individuals were not
equipped to manufacture the munitions
wanted by the government 1t has.
I rhnrnfnrsa hp1T the Tanlfnx- ~ he
department 10 award certain contracts
TO private firms in order that these
/ firms may be equipped 10 man
ufacture certain munitions ia case
! of war, that is, ammunition,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
CHANGE OF DATE
TO AUGUST rs
Congressional Committee to Meet in
Monmouth the Day Bryan
is There.

Chairman J. P. Sexton, of the demo
cratic congressional committee of the
Fourteenth district, has received note
from Secretary J. w. Lusk, of Mon
mouth, suggesting a change of a day
in the time of holding the committee
meeting, TO which Mr.. Sexton has read
lily acquiesced
The date originally fixed was Aug.
II, but it has been decided to hold it a
day ahead-Aug. flowing to the
presence of Mr.. Bryan at Monmouth on
that date in chautauqua lecture, and
which occasion will be improved by a
number of democrats who will be anx-
ious to attend the conference and hear
Col Bryan the same day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Bids Invited,

Notice is hereby given that the
Modern WoOdmen of America desires
TO purchase 500 tons, more or less, of
screened lump. mine run. and steam
coal, in car load lots, to be delivered
at the head Office of the society in the
city of Rock Island. ILL.,, deliveries com
mencing in the month of September,
1905, and extending to and including
May, 1906. Dealers are hereby invited
TO submit sealed bids. Bids will be
opened at the head Office at o'clock
p. m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Bids
should be sealed and marked, ''Propos-
al to Furnish Coal" and addressed to
the undersigned The right is reserv-
ed to reject any and all bids.
c. w. HAYES,
Head Clerk, NJ. w. of a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

may be considered as indicative of the
hope and wish of Col. Blunt. the com
handing officer, as well as of every cit
iZen of this community.
Respectfully,
FRANK MIXTER,
l. S. WHITE.
The committee having thus promptly
discharged its duty, and made exhaust
i've report as to the actual situation as
it affects Rock Island arsenal. and the
cause of the gradual diminution in the
number of men employed there, ii re
mains for the representatives of the
municipal assemblies of the three cities
to determine what course is best to
pursue. In other words. the prelimin-
airy committee having very intelligently
located the cause, il is up to the coRI-
mittee in general when it shall have
been designated. to prescribe the
remedy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
FRED L0RDEN NOW MISSING
Mother of 15-Year Old Boy Reports His
Sudden Disappearance.

Mrs. Lorden, 304 Forty-sixth street.
has reported to the police department
the disappearance OF her son, Fred.
aged Is years. He has been absent
since 6 O'Clock yesterday morning. He
is boy large for his age, wore a black
soft hat, blue coat, black pants and
tan shoes. He was employed at the
Moline Plow factory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Grave trouble Foreseen.

II needs but little foresight. TO tell,
that when your stomach and liver are
badly affected, grave trouble is ahead,
unless you take the proper medicine
for your disease, as Mrs. John A
Young, of Clay, y. Y, did. She says:
Il had neuralgia OF the liver and stOm'
ach. my heart was weakened, and
could not eat. | was very bad for a
long time. but in Electric Bitters,
found Just what I needed, for they
quickly relieved and cured me" Best
medicine for weak women. Sold under
,arantee by Hartz & Ullemeyer, drug
gists, at soc a bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
81 so to EIoin and Return.

Via the c., NJ. & st. P. railway, Aug.
II, 1895 Special train leaves Daven-
port 5:45 a. m. Rock Island. a. m.
Moline. 6:15 a. m; East Moline. $50
a. m. Excursion given by the Tri-City
Railway employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
OBITUARY RECORD.
Hart.

Mr. and Mrs A. Hart of 62S Forty
third street, mourn the death of their
3-months old son, Archie NJ. of spasms
Wednesday afternoon. The funeral
was held yesterday afternoon and the
little one Inferred at Chippiannock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Meet i'm Memorial Hall.

The United Spanish War Veterans
will meet at Memorial hall and will
transact business in the morning, wind
ing up with the election and installa-
ton of officers. In the afternoon a
sightseeing tour of the three cities is
being arranged. The local camp will
be entitled TO five delegates. The Mo
line camp is TO be reOrganized this
week in order 10 participate.
Department Commander J. J. Cairns
of Chicago, was in the city last night
to assist in the organization of the
auxiliary and to complete arrangements
for the encampment.
Several have announced their candi-
dacy for offices in the Illinois depart
ment. w. p. Dusinberry. present sen
ior vice commander. is the Chicago
candidate for department commander,
and r. J. Shand. of Rockford, is the
country candidate. A sharp fight is
looked for between these two. Gen.
George NJ. Moulton. of Chicago, is can
didate for commander-in-chief at the
national meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

Itching piles? Never mind if every
thing else failed to cure you. Try
Doan's Ointment. No failure there. sc
cents, at any drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

A lazy liver makes a lazy man. Bur
dock Blood Bitters is the natural
never failing remedy for lazy liver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

ent patterns; the materials are
nainsOoks and Swisses; extra wide 4:
easily worth third more
25c-3Sc-Ssc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
COOL WASH SHIRT WAIST
SUITS.
1896 instead of $685..

YUST as pretty as they're cool
- Launder easily, and suitable
for day-in-and-Out service. Mostly
lawns. Black, brown, tan and blue
They'll be hurried out quickly to-
morrow at the reduced . or
price, $685. value ...... ~ ~
Others of ginghams and plain It's
sues, in stylish Colors, q 0E
81 values NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 6SOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
MORE OF THOSE DAINTY
CORSET COVER EN-
BROIDERIES.

25c-33c-39c.
q TX cartons of them. We have
~ had several lots, and every
time they sold out quickly. Those
who were too late last time will
surely be on hand early tomorrow
morning.
Choose from about a dozen differ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

Licensed to Wed.
Clarence Conley .. Muscatin,
Belle Frances Mcdaniel -. Muscatin,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
HANDKERcHIEFS.

Women's loo unlaundered mi r
tial HandkerchiefS ............ "
Women's l9c and 25c fancy en-
bTuidered Swiss and Linen 1n1-
Handkerchiefs .IE2C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
ENROLLED
Organizing of Ladies Auxiliary to
U. s. w. v. Will be
Effected.
MEETING At MEMORIAL HALL
yPtoersm for State Convention Next
- Ssturday-Candidates foF
Office

local branch of the1adies's auxil
iaTy to the United Spanish War Vet
Grams will be organized in this city as
a result of meeting held last night al
Memorial hall. a sufficient number of
prospective members has already been
secured to assure a charter. The list
will be held open till tomorrow even
ing, and in the meantime those desir-
ing to join may leave their names with
Sam Bowlby at .Bowlby's music house.
Those eligible to membership include
not only the wives, mothers and sisters
of members of the United Spanish War
Veterans, but relatives of those who
are eligible to membership in this or
ganization and all women who were en-
gagged as nurses or in relief work dur
ing the Spanish or Philippine war.
As has been explained, the local
branch is to be organized to assist in
entertaining the state auxiliary. which
meets here next Saturday with the
state convention of the United Spanish
War Veterans. The charter will be is
sued and sent here in time for the cleo
ton of officers so that the local organ
iZation can take part in the cOnven-
ton. 1t should be understood that no
delegates viii be selected. but that all
members are entitled TO seats in the
convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Progrnm for Meeting.

The meeting next Saturday, Aug. 10.
will he held at the Harper house. The
following program has been arranged
for the morning:
Call 10 order
Roll call
Appointment of committees.
Reports of officers and auxiliaries.
Reports of committees.
New business.
Election of president and vice pres
ident.
Installation Of officers.
AID inurnnnnt
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26

fell out. could not sit down, for my clothes would stick to the rNw and bleeding flesh, making me cry out with pain. My doctor did all he could, but I got worse and worse. 1 did not think I could live, and wanted death to end my frightful suferings.
 "My mother-in-law begged me to try Cuticura. I said I would, but had no hope of recovery. But oh, what blessed relief I experienced after ap- plying Cuticura Ointment. It cooled the bleeding and itching flesh, and brought me the first real sleep ID weeks. It was as grateful as ice to burning tongue. would bathe with warm water and Cuticura Soap, then apply the Ointment freely, and took the Resolvent for the blood. Soon the sores stopped running, the flesh began to heal my hair started to grow, and in a short time was completely cured. If any one doubts this, tell them to write to me.-Mrs. .Wm. Hunt, I3s Thomas St., Newark, N. J."
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for every UumoT from Pnpes to Scrofula from Infancy 10 Age conssng of Cudcura Soap, 2Jc., Ointment 5Jc heso- vent soc Gin form oi Chocolate Coated Pl@ S5c. per vial of CO., may be had Of all drugglEa single eel oen cureS Es-MRIed Free, How to Cure Every Hu1noE''
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
BE HAPPY
Good Christmas Gifts Make
 Givers COntrnded

There is nothing which contributes so much towards ones happiness at Christmas time as satisfaction with the presents one has purchased for his rela- lives and friends. The knowledge that you have made others happy makes you doubly so. This proposition is suscept- iole of proof. It is being demonstrated day after day by those men and women and boys and girls who buy their Christ mas gifts at our store. There are two ways of proving this Ask one of the happy ones who have already made their purchases, or come and make your selections and be happy yourself.
 Our stock of diamonds, watches, rings, nugget and other jewelry, cut glass, china, souvenirs and other Christmas articles and our prices speak for themselves.
 J. IKUrA,
 Jeweler and Optician.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
TOTAL LOSS
Portland Will Prob ,bly Not
 Be SlVel

The steamship Portland, ashore on Spire rock, about five miles below Ketchikau, will probably be a,total loss. That is the word brought to SAagway by the Amur, which arrived last night. The passengers, most of the crew and the mail of the Portland were to leave for the south on the AL Xxi, which wa4 at Ketchikan Sunday morning when the Amur was there. The captain and two or three of the crew are standing by the ship, which is said to be breaking up.
 The Portland has zoo tons of ore on board and is badly riddled from her con tact with the rocks. Her hold is awash with water. It is not believed by ma rjners that she can be saved.
 The Portland went ashore on Spire rock in thick snow storm. She vas only slightly of her course.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
IS IN
Canadian Liner Arrive From
 South

The Canadian liner, Amur, arrived from the south last night at five o'clock with few passengers, 75 tons of freigJ and two and 8 half days mall. The mail, which was very large, was gener- ously freighted with Christmas parcels. The Amur will sail for the south this evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
SHIPS OUT
Coy. La Toilette Resigns
 Senatorship

Late dispatches say Gov. La Toilette, of Wise tousin, has resigned the senator ship from his state, position to which he was elected by the legislature last winter. The legislature of Wisconsin is now iu session. At the beginning oi the session the governor announced that he would accept the senStorship and resign as governor. He desired some reform legislation, hOWeytr, at the hands of the legislature before he acted. Things are not going as smoothly as he hoped and he finds that he can be of more use in Wisconsin then in the senate.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
TO CURE ANY DISEASE.

The Cause Must be Removed, sRmS
 Way With DandruR.
 Kill the germ that causes dandrun, .aIling hair and badness. you will have TO more dandruH. and your hair must Erow luxuriantly. Newbro's Herpicide ,ot only contains the dandrun germ .estroyer. but 1t Is also a most delight Il hair dressing for regular toilet use. a other hair preparation is on this .ta7tiac basis of destoying the dandruf srEs. It stops all irritation. keeps ths ea,p sweet. pure and wholesome. Re- .cmber that something claimed to be '"st as good" will not do the work of cruine Herplcide. Sold by leading .rugg!sts. Send 1Oc. in stamps for sam pc to The Herpicide Co.,, Detroit. Mich.
 Wm. Britt, SD 'cial A 'ent.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
P.AbOdy Mutual PrsSidOat

The trustees of the Mutual Life h. surance Company have elected Charles A. Peabody to succeed Richard A. McCurdy as president of that company at S5O,OOO syear. Mir. McCurdy's salary was fI5O,OOO. Mir. Peabody is lawyer, the American representative Of William Waldorf Astor and a director in several banks and other corporations, of which one Is the Illinois Central Railroad Company.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
LYNN CANAL
 TIDES HIGH

The tides of the Lynn canal for the last few days have reached the highest point in several years. The water on the east side of town have come up to Sixth avenue. Yesterday the tide was two feet higher than it was in Novem' Der on the day the tide tables scheduled a tide higher than any for this month.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
Tn Praise of ChamberIsin'B Cough Remedy

Tn Praise of Chamberlsin'B Cough Remedy
 There is no other medicine msnutsct- ured that has received so much praise and so many expressions of gratitude as Cham herlsin's Cough Remedy. It is effective, and prompt relief follows Its use. Grateful parents everywhere do not hesitate to testify toitS merits for the benefit of others. It is certain cure for crOup and will prevent the the attack if given st the frst oppesr- ance of the disease. It Is especially adapted tO children as it is plessent to take and contain nothing injurious. Mir. E. A. Humphreys, Q well known resident ard clerk iu the store of Mr. L. Lock, of Alice Cape Colony, SOnth Africa, says: II have used Chamber lain's Cough Remedy 70 ward od cronp and colds in my family. found 1t 10 be very satisfactory and it gives me plea s re to recommend it." F~r sale by Wm. BIiCt, the drJggeSt.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26

to foot, and looked
 more like a piece of raw beef than a human being. Blood and Pus oozed from a great sore on my scalp, from under my fn- ger nails, and near ly all oyer m y body, and every hair in my head
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
Nettleton shoe at Clsyson's.
Family Prices On Good Liquors

Special family prices obtain ou all the liquors iu our store until Christmas day. Do not neglect the opportunity to provide yourself for your Christmas din- ner and for the entertainment of your friends. SEATTLE SALOON.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
Shagway Laundry

For frst-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-Five wears eXperi- ence. Telephone 89. tt
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free, in place of tea or coffee. Come on boys
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26

PLOw'S candy is unexcelled for sweet ness and quality. For sale at the Boss Bakery. t
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
RAW BLEEDING
 SCALY ECZEMA
Looked More Like Piece of Raw Beef Than Human Being Doe tors Useless Blessed Relief and First Real Sleep in Weeks After First Application, and
SPEEDY CURE BY
 CUTICURA REMEDIES

"words cannot describe the terri ble eczema I suffered with. I was almost a solid mass of sores from head
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
ogasor Cocktail. and woinorvurs'

Fresh oyster cocktails and hot vein erwurst on tap at the Mascot Saloon. Thlrdavenue and Broadway. i
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26
Frosh Msas

The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kind' of fresh meat contsutlY on hand. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26

Oyster cocktails, Olympia or Eastern at the Pack Train resturant.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26

Muir's prices on holiday candies very reasonable.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-26

All the deIcscies of the season st the Pack Train Restaurant.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-09

Thursday, Dec to Friday, Dec. 22nd, >

Mear Just closing the
Holiday 10y 6w (which euded