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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

resolution be referred to the city at
torney for an opinion, to be submitted
at the next regular meeting Adopted,
IL to 3, Aldermen Pratt, Eckhart, and
Smith voting nay.
Alderman Blochlinger from the sewer
committee reported granting various
persons the right to make sewer con-
nections. Report adopted
Alderman Blochlinger offered a reso-
tuition authorizing the sewer commit
tee to act upon petitions for sewer
connections filed between meetings of
the council. Adopted, 10 to 4, Alder
men Oberg, Robbins, Brooks, and An
derson voting nay.
Alderman Blochlinger offered a reso-
luton instructing the plumbing inspec-
tor to remove the obstruction at the
mouth of the Fifth avenue sewer and
to repair the mouth of the sewer
Alderman Robbins moved as substi-
tute that the matter be referred to the
water works and sewer committee to
report. Adopted.
Alderman Blochlinger moved that the
fire and light committee report on the
condition of the horses in the No. .
fire company. Adopted.
Alderman Benson from the street and
alley committee reported on an inspec
ton of Eighteenth avenue between
Ninth and Fifteenth streets. which was
found unsafe for travel, and recon-
mending that the street and alley COM
mittee be authorized to confer with
the road commissioners of South Rock
island and make the arrangements
necessary to put Eighteenth avenue be-
tween Ninth and Fifteenth streets in
a passable and safe condition. Report
adopted
Alderman Brooks moved that Eigh-
teenth avenue be closed between
Twelfth and Ninth streets, providing
that South Rock Island close it's half
or the avenue. Adopted.
Adjourned on motion of Alderman
Oberg. H. C. SCHAFFER.
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15
MOLINE MENTION,

Hampton Wants Interurban.-The
village board of Hampton has appoint
ed a committee to confer with the in
terurban management to plead for the
extension of the Mississippi Valley
Traction company line from Watertown
to that place. Among other points
demonstrating the desirability of that
extension, the committee will show that
the opening of Broad street through
the Thomas and other farms will af-
ford a most favorable route, being d.
rect and comparatively level and
above the high water line of the riv-
er. Many Hampton people now come
to WATERFOWL daily and use the line to
come TO Moline, among whom are doz-
ems or more employed in the shops in
East Moline. The local management
admits that it has been asked to ex
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15
Not u as Rich as Rockefeller.

Ii you had all the wealth of Rookie
Teller, the Standard Oil magnate, you
could not buy better medicine for
bowel complaint than Chamberlain s
colic,. cholera and diarrhoea remedy.
The most eminent physician can not
prescribe better preparation for collie
and diarrhoea, both for children and
adults. The uniform success of this
remedy has shown it to be superior to
all others. 1t never fails, and when re-
duced with water and sweetened. is
pleasant to take. Every family should
be supplied with it, Sold by all lead.
ing druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

The clerk presented petitions for per-
mission to make sewer connections
from Ward & Mcmahon, E. E. Lamp,
and Channon & Dufva. Referred to
the sewer committee with power to
act.
The clerk presented a petition from
Ward & Mcmahon for permission to
open paved street to make a water con-
nection. Petition granted, the work to
be done under the supervision of the
superintendent of water works.
The clerk read a communication from
the First and Second Ward Improve
ment association, urging that section
No. 4 of the proposed storm drain and
sewer system be built first Referred
to the board of local improvements and
city attorney.
The clerk read a communication from
Jonas Bear asking that his name be
withdrawn from the bond of the Rock
Island Granitoid company. Referred to
the finance committee to report.
The clerk read petitions for stand
licenses Referred to the committee on
markets and licenses to report.
The clerk presented petitions for the
extension of water mains in H E.
Krells and w. E. Bailey's addition.
Referred to the water works commit
tee to report.
The clerk read bill of $500 from J.
T. Kenworthy and S. r. Kenworthy, for
retainer in accordance with a contract
with the finance committee.
Alderman Anderson moved that the
bill be allowed. Carried by unanimous
vote.
The clerk presented the plat of w.
E. Bailey's Park addition. Referred to
the committee on streets and alleys. to
report.
Alderman Oberg moved that $125 be
appropriated to the w. c. T. U. for fur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15
M1lr1icipal Matters.

City Council Chamber, Rock Island.
Ill. MAY IA, 1906.-The council met in
regular session. at 8 p. m, Mayor Nc
Caskrin presiding and all the aldermen
present The minutes of the last regu-
lar meeting were read.
The mayor wished to correct the
minutes to show the appointment OF
Alderman Blochlinger as chairman of
the committee on streets, alleys and
grounds in place of Alderman Benson,
and Alderman Dauber in place of Aid
erman Benson as member of the COM
mittee on streets, alleys and grounds.
Alderman Robbins moved that the
minutes be approved as read by the
clerk
The mayor ruled the motion out of
order, and on appeal from the chair
the motion was lost, to z.
Ayes-Eckhart, Oberg, Trenkenschuh,
Benson, Robbins, Brooks, and Ander-
Nays-Blochlinger Pratt, Smith, Dau-
Der, Sherwood, Wilson, and Lawler.
Upon motion of Alderman Benson, H.
NJ. McCaskrin was permitted to address
the council, and he presented reso-
luton in favor of the initiative and ref
erendum on all questions of public pol
icy
Alderman Robbins moved that the
communication be received and refer
red to the council in committee of the
whole Carried.
The clerk presented the weekly labor
pay roll, which was considered and
adopted by unanimous vote, allowing
claims as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

:" Sp" IN LCAud. NY idCc Was
covered, my eyebrows came out, and
then it got in my eye. then went to
another doctor. He asked me what
/ was taking for it, and told him
Cuticura. He said that was a very
good thing, but that he thought that
my face would be marked for life. But
Cuticura did its work and my face is
now Just as clear as it ever was.
My brother-in-law told me about
the wonderful Cuticura remedies.
took his advice and got the Ointment,
Soap, and Resolvent. ! washed with
the Cuticura Soap and then applied
the Ointment, and took Cuticura
Resolvent as directed. In short
time my face began to get better, and
when / had taken one bottle of
Resolvent 1 could brush the scales
off my face like a powder. When
had taken four bottles my face was as
clear as ever.
'sI told all my friends about my
remarkable cure. i feel so thankful
l want everybody far and wide to
know what Cuticura can do. 1t is a
sure cure for eczema. (signedD Mrs.
Emma White, GAL Cherrier Place,
Camden, N. j., April %, 1905.
Complete External end Internal Treatment for every
consisting q Cuticurs Soap, Sc, oin,msnt soc Reso;
Of s may be had Of 9. druggists single set ofsen cures
90 Mailed Free, q How to Cure Eczema"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

six months L had
tried three doctors,
but did not get any
better. 1t was on
my body and on my
feet so thick. that
I could hardly put
a pin on me with
out touching &C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15
mo CURE, NO PAY"
How n. o. Rolls Sells Hyomei, the
Guaranteed Cure for Catarrh.

Guaranteed Cure for Catarrh.
II. o. Rolls has an unusual offer to
make to our readers, one that Will be
of the greatest value to many.
For some years H. o. Rolls has been
watching the results from the use of
Hyomei, treatment for catarrh that
cures by breathing medicated air, alb
solutely without any stomach dosing.
The results have been SO universally
successful that he feels justified In
making a public offer to treat the
worst case of catarrh in Rock island
with the understanding that il Hyomei
does not cure, the treatment will cost
absolutely nothing.
The regular Hyomei outfit costs only
one dollar, and consists of neat peck
ct inhaler that can be carried IN the
purse or vest pocket. a medicine drop
per, and a bottle of Hyomei II this
is not enough for cure extra bottles
of Hyomei can be obtained for SOC.
II. o. Rolls positively guarantees a
cure, If Hyomei is used in accordance
with directions. or he will refund the
money. Harper House pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15
Fortunate Missourians.

when was druggists, at Lvonia,
Mo-" writes T. J. Dryer, now of Grays-
vile, Mo-, three of my customers
were permanently cured of consump-
ton by DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
are well and strong today. One was
trying to sell his property and move
to Arizona, but after using New Dis
covery a short time he found 1t I'M
necessary to do SO. / regard DR.. Kings
New Discovery as the most wonderful
medicine in existence" Surest cough
and cold cure and throat and lung heal
er. Guaranteed by Hart & Ullemeyer
druggists, soc and 81. Trial bottle
free.
When doctors fail, try Burdock Blood
Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, constipation;
invigorates the whole system
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

Don't let the little ones suffer from
eczema or other torturing skin dis
eases. No need for it. Doan's Oint-
ment cures. Can't harm the most deli
cate skin. At any drug store; SO cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

Obituary Record.-Mrs. Mary Ben
nett passed away Sunday at Mercy
hospital after an illness of two months
duration. She was So years of age and
her home was in New Jersey. She is
survived by five children, Mrs. G. F..
Johnson of Davenport, James, Anna,
Mary, and Thomas Bennett all at home
One brother, James O'Donnell, also
mourns her death.
At his home, 22O East Third street,
occurred the death of John B. Schmidt,
one of the we'll known citizens of DAY.
export. Deceased was born at Witten-
berg, Germany, Jan. 6. 1884 He came
to America in 1852 and direct to DAY.
export. Arriving here he entered the
butcher business, first as an employee
and later as the proprietor of one of
the leading markets of the city. He
retired from active business life in
1892 and since that time has served
one term as overseer of the poor for
Scott county and was also for time
inspector for the Davenport Gas &
Electric company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

Chops Off PIaymate's Finger.-Act-
ing on an impulse of anger an east end
youngster picked up Ratchet Satur-
day afternoon and struck at a play
mate. cutting off the end of the little
finger of the left hand of the 6-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs William Hodgett,
1921 Twenty-fifth street, with whom he
had been playing good naturedly few
minutes before. The finger was cut
off just below the first joint
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15
D|SF|GURED
WITH ECZEMA
Brushed Scales from Face Like Pow
der-Under Physicians Six Months
But Grew Worse - Some Said
Face Would Be Marked for Life
Now Without a BIemish.
CUTICURA REMEDIES
WORK WONDERS.

GAS / was a sufferer with eczema
I write to tell you what a great friend
/ found in Cuticura Remedies. In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

Clerks Make Demands.-To close the
business houses at $50 during the
week and only open on Saturday nights
is the latest concessions that are to be
asked by the clerks of their employers
in the city. A petition was started last
week by a well known clerk and is be
ing circulated among them and is be-
ing signed by the majority. 1t is the
intention after the petition is fully
signed to present it to the employers
with hopes of course that their re-
quest will be granted. 1t is said that
nearly every business house in the city
is being represented by the employees
and 1t is very probable that their ac-
ton will bear weight 1t is also I'M
derstood that the employees are not yet
acquainted with the closing PROPOSE
ton, consequently it is impossible to
quote their views. The matter will
probably be taken up with the mer-
chants some time this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

Fined for Opening Sundays.-A. Van
der Beke, conducting a saloon at 1401
Seventh street, in Vermuelen's old
place, was arrested charged with keep
ing open on Sunday. He appeared
before Police Magistrate Frank Gust
Alison and was fined $50 and costs.
Complaints reached the police station
that Wander Beks's place was being
kept open on Sundays, and evidence"
of the fact was seen on the streets in
staggering forms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15
Fire Department Eiects.-At a NEE

Fire Department. Eiects.-At a meet
ing of the East Moline Volunteer fire
department the following officers were
elected: Chief-Frank ID. Sible; AS
sistant Chief. August Johnson; Sec
retary-Thomas E. Caverly; Treasurer
Charles ]. Lutt; Trustees. c. Nc
Dowell and Fred Hoesli
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

Obituary Record.-Andrew Bifsson,
a coremaker at the Cornplanter works.
died yesterday from a severe attack
of fever. He was Is years of age and
was born in Belgium July IA. 1888.
Since coming here he has been stay
ing at SAL Eighteenth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

Hurt Jumping from Train.-As he
was jumping off freight train on
which he had been taking ride, Ed
Riley was injured by falling in such
manner as to break his ankle. He is
now at st. Luke's hospital receiving
medical attention Riley boards at the
Rockingham hotel. 1916 Rockingham
road. 1t was near this place that he
fell. He was first taken to the police
station in Rock Island, it being under
stood by the local authorities that he
was citizen of that city. The Rock
Island authorities refused to accept
him, however, and he was brought back
to this city and taken to St Luke's
hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15

tend the line but definite decision has
not been made yet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-15
DAVENPORT DOTS.

Enjoins City.-Judge Bollinger. yes
terday afternoon issued a temporary
injunction against the city of Daven-
port to prevent the city from taking
possession of the Frahm property in
East Davenport for the purpose of ex-
tending East River street. The tenn
porary injunction will be in force until
the case can be given hearing tomor-
row morning at 10 o'clock. Mr.. Frahm,
through his attorneys, Schmidt & Voll-
mer, claims that the condemnation pro-
ceeding were contrary to law.
o.
Huot for Recorder.-F. j. b. Huot,
well known as a newspaper writer of
the city, has announced himself as a
candidate for the nomination of county
recorder on the democratic ticket next
fall
Congregation EIects.-The B'Nai Is
rael congregation held it's regular an
nual meeting Sunday. w. H. Fineshri-
Der was reelected rabbi. Rabbi Fine
shriber has served the congregation
well since he has been here and his
reelection comes as an endorsement of
his work. ID. Rothschild, who has been
serving as president, but who is now
in Europe, was reelected president
Martin Silberstein was also reelected
vice president. The other officers were
elected as follows: Secretary, Louis
Rosenstein; treasurer, Joseph III.
Deutsch; trustees, Joe Ochs, Meyer
Levy, and Max Rosenfield.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-01
RAILROADS
MAY PAY
BIG FINES
Granting Of Favors to Oil
Trust Is Likely to
Cost Dearly.
Government VIII Press
Prosecutions Against
the Offenders.
Complete Chain Of Evi-
dence Held by At
torney General.
special dispatch to The CAN.


WASHINGTON. May 81. = Fines
amounting to several millions'of dollars
will be demanded by the Government
against the railroads shown by the
Garfield report to have been guilty of
granting favors to the Standard Oil
Company This report, with added de-
tails, will go to the Department of JUS
tice this week, and. it is asserted. way
bills, bills of lading. shipping records
and other documents accompanying it
will form a complete chain Of evidence
upon which to base prosecution
Specific violations showing the grant
ing of rebates on shipments aggregat-
ing more than 1000 cars will be alleged
in one instance Recently the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy road was fined
$40. 600 a car for six cars of shipments
upon which rebates were given NO
Imprisonment penalty covered this act,
but If this be made the standard OF
fines the Government hopes to teach
violators a lesson
Chicago. New York and st. Louis are
mentioned as probable places for
bringing the new cases. One of the
most flagrant cases, upon which much
evidence is at hand. is that of ship
ments made from Whiting. Ind, to ST.
Louis for the Waters-Pierce Oil Conn
pany. False way bills and discriminate
ing rates are alleged to have been given
between these points for ten years,
those of last year alone saving the
Standard Oil Company s240,000.
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy.
the Chiaago and Alton and the Chicago
and Eastern Illinois roads were men
toned in the Garfield report in connec-
ton with these alleged violations.
Should the Government proceed
against these roads it will urge the
heaviest possible fines. and also en-
deavor to collect the same amount from
the Standard Oil Company.
The conferees on the rate bill today
| finally agreed to accept the Lodge
amendment, re-enacting the penal
| clauses of the original Elkins bill for
giving rebates to shippers, but first
strengthened it by striking out the
words "willfully and knowingly as ap-
piled to railroad officials. The amend
ment as adopted today aims at "the
man higher up.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-01
ROCKEFELLER CHATS
GAILY As HE GOES
ABOARD STEAMSHIP
Oil Baron Walks Erect and
Appears to Be in Best
Of Health.
Liners Deutschland and Pro-
vence VIII Race Across
the Atlantic.

NEW YORK. May 31.-with host of
prominent persons aboard each, the
Deutschland of the Hamburg-American
line and the Provence of the French
line started today across the Atlantic,
racing to see which will make her port
first
John D. Rockefeller was on the
Deutschland, making his first ocean trip
in seven years, with his wife and a
party. 10 make a two months tour of
Europe On the Provence were Mr.. and
Mrs Charles A Morse, who laughingly
said they were going on their second
honeymoon trip abroad for months.
If Rockefeller was nervous he gave
no sign of II. He did not in any way re-
semble a man in i'll health. His skin
was tanned, he walked erect and calmly
smiled and chatted with Mrs. Rookie
feller as he went aboard.
"Of course I expect TO have a good
time" he said; otherwise have moth
ing TO say" and with this the reporters
who approached him had TO be content
Accompanying the party were sew
eral private detectives, who will also
act as couriers to the party on the
continent
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-01

MADRID. May 31.--At least sixteen
persons were killed by the explosion of
the bomb hurled at the young King and
Queen this afternoon as they were re-
turning from the wedding ceremony.
The following are the killed:
CAPTAIN BARROSSA, commanding
part of the Kings escort
LIEUTENANT REYSINET.
LIEUTENANT PRENDERGAST.
SIX SOLDIERS
THE MARQUISE OF COLOSA.
DAUGHTER OF THE MARQUISE.
DON ANTONIO CALVO.
NIECE OF DON ANTONIO, aged
years.
JOSE SOLA, years of age.
LOUIS FONSECA
ONE ROYAL GROOM, who was lead
ing one of the horses drawing the coach
carrying the King and Queen.
Several of those killed were standing
on the balcony of the house from which
the bomb was thrown.
The explosion occurred just as the
royal couple were about to enter the
palace. The route of the cortege had
been diverted from Arsenal street to
Mavor street. owing to the popular de-
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-01
cAssATr TO BE A WITNESS.
Railroad President to Testify Befor'
the Commerce CommissiOn.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission decided to-
day to continue its inquiry into the
operations of the Pennsylvania and the
ing will be had tomorrow, when officers
Of both roads will appear. The names
the public until they have been served
with subpenas.
At Philadelphia on Tuesday, hearings
will be held in the case of the Pennsyl-
vania. On that occasion, it is believed,
President Cassatt will be called upon to
tell what he knows concerning the pos
session of coal stocks by managing Off
GERS of his road.
John B. Thayer, fourth vice presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania, had a con-
ference with the commission this morn
ing, and it is understood he informed
the members of the Federal body that
President Cassatt would be ready to
appear Before them on Tuesday.
A decision has been reached that no
further attention will be paid to oil
until the commission has completed its
inquiry as to the relations of the roads
with the coal industry.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-01

sire The procession had just passed
through Mayor street and was about
to. turn into the esplanade leading to
the palace when an explosion shook the
buildings in the vicinity, stunning a
large number of persons and throwing
the cortege into inextricable confusion
KING AND QUEEN UNHARMED.
The royal coach was brought to a
sudden stop by. the shock, officers and
soldiers of the escort falling to the
ground around the equerry and horses
that had been killed. The screams of
the terrified multitude mingled with
the groans of the dying. 1t was imme-
diately seen that the royal coach was
intact, except that it had been dam
aged by flying splinters. King Alfonso
Immediately alighted and assisted
Queen Victoria out of the carriage.
They then entered another coach and
were driven swiftly to the palace.
All this occurred so quickly that peo-
pie away from the immediate vicinity
were not aware of the tragedy and con-
tinued to acclaim their sovereign Soon.
however, there appeared the empty
royal coach with horses missing and
others spattered with blood The
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-01
FATAL COLLISION OCCURS
ON THE ST. CLAIR RIVER
One of the Vessels Is Cut in Two and
sinks With Part Of Her

DETROIT, Mich. May 31-The
steamer Erin, upbound and towing the
schooner Danforth, was run into and
cut in two by the steamer Cows in the
ST. Clair River just below st. Clair
early today. and three of the Erin S
crew were drowned.
The dead: Mrs. Mary Reed, Spanish
River. Ont; Watchman. shipped from
Detroit, home Amherstburg, Ont; Mrs.
Nine members of the Erin's crew and
the 13-year r-old son of Mrs Reed were
saved Captain Sullivan and the boy
and mate, George Patterson Of Port
Dalhousie, Ont.,. James Dagden and
Grove Shook, Of, Windsor, Ont, and
Thomas Lyon and George Fanshaw. Of
Gloversvilie, N. Y, were picked up by
fishermen
Officers of the schooner Danforth
assist in the rescue of the Erin's crew.
The Erin sank so rapidly after the
collision that those members OF the
crew who were asleep had little chance
for their lives
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-01
BOMB HURLED AT KING AND QUEEN OF
LIVES OF ALFONSO AND VICTORIA ARE SAVED
BY ELECTRIC WIRE DETECTING THE EXPLOSIVE

MADRID May 5IThe public ~ the marriage OF King Alfonso and Princess
occupied the King and Queen
when electric wire defecfed M
the personal and military
ere
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-01

Poide Traders Insurance Company Chicago have taken learn the
told yesterday the
in