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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-07
The End Of the World.

Camille Flammlarion, the noted French as
tromom1er and scientist, i'm am article i'm the
Magazine section of The Sunday Star, writes
entertainingly of the various ways i'm which
our earth may cease to exist. He declares that
we may all be Droiled, baked, boiled, drowned,
blown UP, asphyXiated, or, still more wonder
full, we may all dance ourselves into oblivion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-07
The Gate Beautiful.

Am unusual short story, pathetic i'm the
extreme, but wholly pleasing i'm its happy
ending; written by Sarah Pratt Carr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-07
A Day With Helen Keller.

Am article concerning a most interesting
young woman, write by Joseph Edgar
Chamberlim, i'm whose household Miss Keller
lived for many years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
USED STOLEN MATERIAL
TO BUILD A FENCE
Joseph lngersolI of East Moline Held
to Grand Jury for Theft of Rail
way Material.

Joseph Ingersoll. an East Moline
carpenter, was arrested this morning
by Constable Goldberg, on complaint
of Detective o. ]. Snyder of the Bur
lington, on a charge of larceny He
is accused of stealing 1873 cross
bars. such as are used on telegraph
poles for stringing wires, and also
with taking about 100 pounds of gal
vanized telegraph wire. The material
was taken from the tracks of the com
pany at East Moline in October. IN
gcrsoll had used a part of the stolen
wire to construct a fence about his
place. He was held to the grand jury
under 81 900 bond by Magistrate Eli
oft. The cross bars were valued ut
about S4S and the wire at $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
PERSONAL POINTS.

r. S. Waddell of Peoria spent the
day here yesterday.
w. G. Holmes of Cedar Rapids was
in the city today visiting friends.
b. ID. Showalter departed this morn
ing for Wabash, Ind, on a business
mission.
p. A. Coidron of Iowa City, formerly
located here. Is calling on Rock Island
friends today.
n. Z. Ives of Galesburg arrived in
the city last evening and will spend n
few days with Rock Island friends.
Miss J. Alma Holt. soloist with the
Chicago Ladies' orchestra. has returned
home to remain until after the Holt
days.
J. w. Parker spent yesterday in Kali
amazoo where he delivered Il lecture
on good roads before the Michigan Gel
cry Growers association.
Charles Nicholas. Jr., special repre-
sentative of the Scribners Magazine
company with headquarters at New
York city, was in the city today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
AUXILIARY HOLDS ELECTION
Ladies of 3. of r. T. Lodge No. 266
Name Officers for Coming Year.

Ladies of 3. of r. T. Lodge No. 266
Name Officers for Coming Year.
The ladies' auxiliary to p. of r.. T.
lodge. No. 2GG, yesterday afternoon at
Maccabee hall held the annual election
of officers. Routine business was trans
acted. and it was decided to give a card
party the third Monday of every
month. The following officers were
elected:
Councilman-C. T.. Evans.
Past Flora f. Evans
Mistress Villadeer-Vice Mistress
Martha jerks.
Secretary-Tina L. Crismann.
Treasurer-Mary Ehman.
Conductress-Chella Moore.
Chaplain-Alice Erwin.
Warden-Martha Hantson.
Inner Guard-Margaret Fitzsimmons
Outer Guard-Ina Z. Frey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
cox TO NAME PETERSON
Treasurer Said to Be Influenced by
Bondsmen in Appointment.

p. F. Cox today formally assumed
charge of his office as county treas
urer. Mr.. Cox stated that it is his in
tentiOn to make c. J. Peterson of Mo
line former candidate for the repub-
lican nomination. his deputy in the Of
fee, though it is understood that he
had planned to appoint his daughter
TO that position. 1t is reported that
Mr.. CoX's bondsmen. who are all Mo
line men, insisted upon Mr.. Peterson
in preference to Miss Cox, whom the
treasurer personally desired to appoint,
and who is regarded as a very capable
young lady.
1t is understood that Theodore An
derson of East Moline, who was ex-
pected TO be made deputy sheriff I'M
der Sheriff Kittilsen. has declined the
appointment. Mr.. Kittilsen has an
nounced no further appointments than
those made yesterday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
Notice to Hunters.

The persons whose names appear be
low have organized to prosecute to the
full extent of the law hunters found
trespassing on their property and spe-
cial officers have been sworn in for the
purposes of making arrests:
Black Hawk-CharIes Blazer, John
Blazer, William Schuck, Carl Bell
house, Fred Liekefeldt. Henry Hurley,
George Ricketts,. Jacob Tanner, Frank
Stoeffel, Frank Rouse, Louis Vetter,
Howard Dunn, John Kadel, Tri-City
Pasteurized Milk company, Sam John
ston, F. H. Jenkins, John Hol1enson.
William Shave, Henry Nelson, Hedley
Peterson. Mr.. Marsh, Hugh Robson,
Lewis Wilson, Mr.. Kerr, Ed Spiegel, C.
Peterson. George Clark, John Erickson.
Chris Heber, Wilson Matthews. James
Dickson, Alvin Johnston, George PAX
mer, John McAfee, ID. W. Matthews.
George r. Sydnor. John Scarr. Mrs.
Charles Kyle, John Mcconnell, Walter
Mcconnell. George. Sears, w. II. Mar
Shall, John Cox
Bowling-Adolph Hoover.
Edgington-William Miller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
IS GIVEN DECREE
Judge Gest Grants Divorce to
| Mrs, c. 8. Richie on Charge
Of Cruelty.
S ALLOWED ALIMONY
Wife of Major Of Engineer Corps Will
Receive $50 Month - Two
Wives File Bills.

Mrs. Susan b. Richie was granted a
divorce this morning from Major C.. S.
Richie of the corps of engineers, by
Judge Gest. The decree of the court
states that the judge finds from the
evidence that the defendant was guilty
of extreme and repeated cruelty to his
wife. Mrs. Richie is granted an abso-
lutte divorce, and $50 month alimony
until the further order of the court
Mr.. and Mrs. Richie were married
July 16, 1898. at Galveston. Texas,
when Major Richie was stationed there
as an officer of the volunteer army.
Claimed He struck Her
At the hearing of the case some
weeks ago. Mrs. Richie testified that at
their home on Sidney avenue. Chicago.
about Nov. 1, 1904, Major Richie struck
her and threw her across a room. She
declared that he again struck her at
the Del Parade hotel in Chicago in
June 1905, and that at that time he
tried to choke her. She also testified
that in. August, 1905, while on board
the government steamer General Mac
kenzie, Major Richie attempted to shoot
her, and that her niece. Miss Helen
Riggan, took the revolver from her
husband, Her testimony was support
ed by that of her niece, Miss Riggan.
Make Charges of Adultery.
Mrs. Mamie Gale this morning filed
a bill for divorce in the circuit court,
charging her husband, Edward j. Gale.
with adultery The bill names Minnie
Stringer and Lottie Lee. The couple
were married at Hillsdale Dec. 25. 1901.
The complainant asks the custody of
a child. Alma r. Gale. She is repre-
septed by Sweeney e. Walker in the
suit
Mrs. Alice Roberts of this city charg-
es her husband, Arthur c. Roberts,
with adultery, and names Birdie Co
chane in a bill for divorce filed in the
circuit court today, through her attor-
ney, r. w. Olmsted. She names Bur
lington as the scene of her husbands
alleged wrong doing. They were mar
ried April 16, 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
JONES PAYS FINE
OF $50 AND COSTS
Enters Plea of Guilty in County Court
to Information Charging Illegal
Renting of Property.

Johnny Jones this morning pleaded
guilty in the county court TO one count
of the information charging him with
renting property for immoral purposes.
and was fined $50 and costs by Judge
E. E. Parmenter 1t will be remem-
bered that the charge against Jones
grew out of the raid of the place at
1906 First avenue, conducted by Grace
Cooley. The woman's statements that
she rented from Jones. and had paid
from 81 to IS day rent led to the
filing of charges in the county court
against the landlord.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
ARRANGEs TO SHOW HERE
Ethel Fuller in "Fires Of ST. John" at
Illinois Thursday.

Manager Taylor of the Illinois an
nounced the canceling of the engage
ment for Thursday night of this week
at the Illinois theater of Ethel Fuller
in THE Fires of ST. John" The play
was dated only yesterday and is said
to be one of the finest attractions of
its class on the road. This afternoon
the manager of the aggregation was
gotten in communication with at Mus
catine and it was definitely arranged
that the company should play here. So
the Illinois will not be dark Thursday
night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
THREE JUDGES THIS YEAR
Tri-City Fanciers' Association Prepare
for Poultry Show.

At a special meeting of the directors
of the Tri-City Fanciers' association
last evening three judges were select
ed to place the awards at the exhibit
ton to be held at Armory hall, Daven-
port. Dec 1922. They are A. l.. Ped
rick and w. G. Warnock. judging poui-
try, and c. II. Walling, Judging pigeons
and pet stock. The show given last
year. the first held. was a success, 900
specimens being exhibited. but the one
this year is expected to far exceed it.
The premium list is now being pre-
pared and may be obtained upon appli-
cation to l.. II. Nutting at Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
TRINITY PARISH
ELECTS IT'S VESTRY
Result of the Annual Meeting Held
Last EVening-Represent is
Reduced.

The annual meeting of the parish OF
the Trinity Episcopal church was held
last evening and the following wardens
and vestrymen elected. it having been
decided to cut the vestry down from
nine to seven members:
Senior Warden-Robert G.. Hudson.
Junior Warden-George Bennett.
Vestrymen-I. S. White, A. Desc
land. Roderick H. Dart. J.. II. Barrett.
H. p. Simpson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

other lot 70 the two sons, Lloyd and
Alvin Burnison A bequest of $25 is
made to a daughter, Mrs. Lille Mel
son, and the remainder of the estate
lis to be divided between the three sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
Saloon Notice.

Finest oysters and clans served on
the half shell at the Cross Country
buffet, Rock Island, The only place IN
the three cities where oysters are
served in New York style. Private
dining room for parties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
BEAUTIES OF SOUTHWEST

And BountifuIness as Well Told of in
New Rock Island Booklets.
The Rock Island road has fairly out
done itself in the line of new litera-
ture booming the southwest that has
just been put out. In addition to The
Western Trail that appears regularly,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
TALKS OF MODERN ROME
DR.. w. S. Marquis Gives Second Of Sc
ries Of Lectures at Broadway.

At Broadway Presbyterian church
last evening DR. w. S Marquis gave
the second of his lectures on Rome.
The lecture was illustrated with stere-
Opticon views of modern Rome. Pic
lures were shown Of St Peters and
ST. Johns churches, of the Vatican. and
its interesting chapels, OF the holy
stairway and all places Of interest
This lecture on Modern Rome" and
the one given Friday evening on An
cient Rome" have been both interest
ing and instructive. and with the aid
Of the pictures DR. Marquis has gra-
phically pictured the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
DEATH IS SUDDEN
Samuel j. Keator, Former Rock
Island Business Man, Passes
Away in North Dakota.
WORD is RECEIVED TODAY
Resided In This City Until Recently
When He Became Interested in
Lands - Burial Here.

| Word was received here this mornin g
of the sudden death of Samuel J. Kea-
tor at Castlewood. S. d. Mr.. Keator'3
death comes as Il great shock to his
friends here. He had held a high place
in the business life of both Rock Island
and Moline. The telegram was sent by
Edward B. Keator, Mr.. Keator's broth
er, who was with him interested in
| large farming interests in the Dako-
tas. The remains will arrive in this
city Thursday morning and the funeral
will be held Friday morning at 10
O'Clock from the Broadway Presbyter-
ian church, of which Mr.. Keator was /
member.
Born I'm Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Keator was born at HoneSdale,
Pa, and lived nearly all of his life in
Rock Island and Moline, until about
ten years ago, when he became inter
ested in South Dakota lands He had
since resided there. He is survived by
three brothers. Ben c. Keator, Rt Rev
Fred KeatOr, bishop of Oregon, E. B.
Keator and Frank Keator and one
sister. He is also survived by three
sons. William c. and Fred r. of Phil
adelphia. and Samuel ]. Keator. Jr.,
who is attending Yale university
Mr.. Keator was n member of the Ma
sonic orders of this city and had been
honored by various offices in the or
CARNATIONS before his removal from
the city. He was formerly vice pres
ident of the j. S: Keator Lumber com
pany. of which his father. ]. S. Keator,
was the founder.
Edwin Weaver.
Edwin James Weaver died at the
home of his father, Isaac Weaver in
Milan at s o'clock yesterday morning
from tuberculosis. He was born in
Milan. Nov. %. 1879. and was q years
old. For the past seven years he has
been employed as train dispatcher of
the Rock Island at Peoria Three
weeks ago he came i'll, an attack of
malaria fever compelling him to give
up his work. Those who survive him
are his father. two brothers. Martin
Weaver of Peoria, and Walter of Coal
Valley. and three sisters. Mrs. Harry
Dack of South Heights, and the Misses
Belle and Grace of Milan. The funeral
will be held from the Methodist church
in Milan tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock.
O'Brien Funeral Held.
The funeral services over the re
mains of c. T. O'Brien. the engineer of
the Rock Island railway. who was
killed a few days ago by being hit with
a mail sack, were held yesterday morn
ing at 9 o'clock at ST. Mary's church.
and also at the home. 1884 West Sixth
street. Davenport. Father J. p Ryan
conducted the services. Those who as
sisted Rev. Ryan were: Father ID. ].
Flannery of st. Mary's church. Father
James w. Gillispie of Mechanicsville
Father Kerebel of Davenport, Father
l.. ]. Enright and Father Joseph F.
ODonnel The Knights of Columbus
and Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers, of which he was a member. at
tended. The pail bearers were select
ed from the railway order, and were
Charles Fl. Davis. Frank w. Duncan, c.
P: Walsh, Cornelius Hall. s. T. Costei-
10 and John Kane Burial took place
at the Holy Family cemetery, Daven-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

monte chorus. under the leadership of
Miss Louise ST. John Westeryelt, meets
regularly once week for rehearsal.
and a concert will be given the last
week in January. at which time the
club will have as its soloist Marion
Green. a basso of Chicago. The pro-
gram as given last evening follows:
Noeturne, OPP. 81. No. 2....... Chopin
Raymond Newton.
(a) Butterfly and Buttercup".. Harris
(b) "Becompense" ..-...... Hammond
Miss Tessie Davidson.
(a) 81 Mind the Day. .Willeby
OBJ "A Birthday" ..-....... Cowen
Miss Hattie Larkin.
"A Scrap of College Lore"
Miss Anna Shaw.
(a) ITO My First Love-. ........ Lohr
OBJ You'd Better Ask Me-. ...- Lohr
Miss Tessie Davidson.
(a) Happy Song" ..-...... Del Rieg }
OBJ Little Fleets of Cloud Boats" -.
flndeF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
DIRECTORS ARE REELECTED

Annual Meeting of Stockholders Of Gen.
trial Trust G. Savings Bank Held.
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Central Trust a. Savings
bank of this city, held yesterday az
ternoOn, the following directors were
reelected: c. j. I4arkin. J. j. I-aVelle.
II. +. Casteel. l.. ID. Nudge, II. II.
Cleaveland. Mrs. Mary E. Robinson. e.
ID. Sweeney, II. W. Tremann, II. ID.
Mack, John Schafer, NJ. S. Heagy, and
II. B. Simmon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

1t is a mistake. to use a violent ca
thartio to open the bowels. A gentle
movement will accomplish the same re
suits without causing distress or seri-
Gus consequences later. DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers are recommended.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

the company has published three sep
arate booklets. one dealing with Okla
homa. another with Kansas, and the
third with the gulf coast of Texas-all
works of art and filled with illustra-
tions and stories of bountiful yields OF
the soil of the states treated of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
REAL ESTATE TO SONS

Mrs. Emma C. Burnison's Will is Ad-
mitted to Probate in County Court.
The will of the late Mrs. Emma c..
Burnison of South Moline was admit
ted to probate in the county court this
morning by Judge Parmenter. The will,
which was dated July %, this year,
|giyes lot in East Moline to the tes-
tatrix's son, Elmer Burnison, and an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

Harmonic Club RecitaI-The Har-
monte club held its monthly recital at
Unity hall, Davenport. last evening and
a fine program was excellently render
ed Miss Hattie Larkin's numbers
were especially well given, as was the
reading OF Miss Alma Shaw The Har-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

man with a sprained ankle will
use crutch, rest the ankle and let it
get well. A man or woman with an
overworked stomach can't use crutch
but the stomach must have rest just
the same. 1t can be rested. too, with.
out starvation. Kodol will do it. Kodol
performs the digestive work of the tir-
ed stomach and corrects the digestive
apparatus. Kodol fully conforms to the
provisions of the national pure food
and drug law. Recommended and sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
RIVER RIPLETS.

The stage of water was $50 at a
m. and GOO at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
RIVER, FORECAST.

No important changes in the Missis
sippi will occur between Dubuque and
Muscatine.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
II is the best safeguard AGAINST i'm

1t is the best safeguard against indi-
gestion, biiiousness and dyspepsia
known to mankind. HOLSTERS Rock
Mountain Tea. Tea or tablets, So cents
T. III. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
SEQUEL TO BERRY MURDER
Aged Father-in-Law of Late Senator
Succumbs to Shock.

Henry Tucker, residing near Round
Grove. died Saturday evening. 1t is
said his death is a result of the ex-
citement caused by the assassination
of Daniel Berry at Savanna last spring.
Berry being a son-in-law of Mr. Tuck
err When Mr.. Tucker heard of the
assassination of his son-in-law. il
seemed to shock his nervous system to
such an extent that he was i'll for al
most week, and as he began to re-
cover he was stricken with paralysis, it
being supposed that the nervous shock
left him in such a condition that the
paralysis was brought on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

IS9ciety news, written OF telephoned
to the society editor OF The Argus, viii
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity OF the sender
must be made known. to insure relia-
bllfty. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea pur-
ifies the blood. strengthens the nerves.
regulates the bowels. aids the kidneys,
cures stomach troubles, builds up the
nervous force and repairs the III eff
fects of over-eating. Tea or tablets, IS
cents. T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
DRUGGISTS MUST BE cHARY.
They Sell All Kinds of Hair Prepare
tons. and Fear to Discriminate.

tons. and Fear to Discriminate.
Druggists sell all kinds of hair prep
arations. and as a rule they are wisely
chary of giving preference 10 any par
ticular one. but many Of them have
come out plainly for Newbro's Herpi-
eide, the new treatment that absolute
ly kills the dandruff germ. II. Swan
nell & Son, Champaign. H.. say: One
customer of ours who did not have
hair on top of his head when he began
TO use Herpicide now has a fair start
towards a good head of hair We be-
lieve Herpicide 10 be by far the best
preparation of its kind on the market"
Hundreds of similar testimonials from
everywhere. Sold by all leading drug
gists. Send 1Oc in stamps for sample
TO the Herpicide company. Detroit.
Mich. T. II. Thomas special agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

Our fourth successful Each showing great increase
Starting fourth year with determination
greatest had With larger stock,
Shoes live and let live profit AT
this people looking for Heavy Shoes Rubbers
and Warm Lined Shoes. We have them large quantities.
style, shape
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

Music Students CIub.-The Music
Students club held its regular recital
at the home of Mrs. Fred p. Bemis,
1913 fremont avenue. Davenport, yes
terday afternoon. The program was to
have been a Mrs. II. II. A. Beach pro-
gram, but because of the absence OF
Mrs Amalia Schmidt-Gobble several
numbers were substituted. The vocal
numbers were given by Mrs. T. o.
Swiney, who sang Miss imagery Ste
phens Aliens new song, The Heart
of a Rose" Miss Mott sang The Wind
in the Chimney" by Gertrude GriswOld,
and Miss Baker sang two numbers
"Manyerine." by Margaret Lang, and
"Ecstacy," by Mrs, Beach. The piano
were given by Mrs. S. B. LAT
ferty and Mrs. F. =. Bemis. The next
meeting will be a Parsifal meeting and
will be held at the home of Miss Anne
lie Huber. 2314 Third avenue. next
afternoon. Mrs. G.. A. Hans
sen will give the piano numbers and
Mrs. r. H. Mott will read a paper on
the opera Parsifal.
Thirteenth Birthday Anniversary.-l
Edna Thomas at her home, $50 Four
teenth street. last evening entertained
a company of % of her girl friends in
honor of her 18th birthday anniver-
sary merry time was passed with
games and music and time was taken
for the serving of refreshments. Those
present We're: Suzanne. Weyerhaeu-
ser. Bessie Thomas. Salome Trasey,
Ethel Grove. Hazel Kane. Cecilia
Leithner. Julia Utke. Dorothy Thomas.
Della Eckermann, Lulu Schmid. Elsa
Canedy, Jennie Arenschield. Esther
Plog. Clara Lemffert. Theresa Thomas.
Lynette Thomas. Hazel Nye Edith
Burgert. Merle Lewis. Helen Hedberg, |
Alpha Hartman. Edna Thomas.
Cards for Reception.-Mrs. George
of 1910 Tenth avenue, Mo-
inc has issued cards for a reception |
Wednesday. Dec. II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
Pass Paving Ordinance.
Names New DIrector.

Mayor McCaskrin appointed c. p.
Comegys as director of the public Ii
brary. TO succeed Colonel c. l.. Walk
er, president of the board, whose term
has expired. Mr.. Comegys' appoint
ment was confirmed by the unanimous
vote of the council
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

Miss Irene Woodyatt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-13
CENSUS or EMPLOYEES.
Baltimore q Ohio Has More Than
1000 Men at Work.

Officials Of the Baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad company are having a com
plete censUs made If all the employees
IN eyerv branch and department. Of the
system The company has about So. :
600 persons IN its service. This will
give an idea OF the magnitude Of tie
WORK Of the raiiroad cnmpanv. This
work, it is understood, has been going
On fol- several months and Is now
nearly completed. The purpose Of
this, tits generally believed. means
the inauguration Of a pension policy
by the company somewhat like that of
the Pennsylvania railroad and some Of
the other trunk lines. The plan pro-
poses thst anv emplove who has been
in tie service OF the company for
twenty years may ask for voluntary
retirement on half pay when he or sha
reaches the age of So. When the en-.
ploye reaches 10 years of age the re-
tirement becomes obligatory at bali
nav.