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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
AID TO BASE BALL
President Powers, of National
Association, Starts Relief
Fund for Pacific Coast.

Baseball men are rallying to the res
cue of the Pacific league which will
be in hard lines for a season at least
as result of the destruction of San.
Francisco and the damaging of Oak
land. San Francisco. as the PRINCIPAL
city in the league was relied upon f.,
furnish large share of the receipts
and WITH this source of revenue cut
off radical retrenchment will need to
be made if the organization weathers
the storm. President p. T. Powers OF
the National Association of Baseball
Leagues has addressed a letter to the
management Of clubs throughout the
country soliciting subscriptions to IA
fund for the aid of the coast organiza-
ton. President Sexton received one
of the letters today. President Pow
ers heads the list with 500 as a per
sonal contribution and like sum for
the Providence team of the EASTER.
league of which he has charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
Examination Ordered.

Springfield. H.. April -(SpeciaD.
-Adjutant General Scott today issued
an order for Ralph II. Souders TO take
the examination for second lieutenant
of company A, 9th infantry, Rock Is
land at 10 a. M, Saturday, May II, at
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21

SENATE-In the senate Mr.. La Fol
his speech on the rate bill. The appro-
pria ton for the San Francisco suffer-
erS was made available for the pur-
chase of medical supplies and steps
were taken toward replacing the pub
lie buildings by calling on the secre-
tary OF the treasury to prepare an eStl-
mate OF the cost OF new structures. At
$40 y. m. the senate went into execu-
tive session. and three minutes later
adjourned until today.
HOGSE-A serious alteration be-
tween General Grosvenor of Ohio and
Frank Clark of Florida was narrowly
averted in the house through the di-
DIouacy of Mr.. Williams. who had their
language stricken from the record Be
fore the trouble had been smooth ed
over. however. Mr.. Clark made threat
of personal violence against Mr.. Gros-
Venor. Sixty-hve pages of the District
of Columbia appropriation bill Were
considered. and the national quarantine
bill was sent to conference. At $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21

stamps, which the local postoffice can
not supply. Postmaster Dargie has
telegraphed to the postoffice depart
ment at Washington that, owing to the
wreck of the San Francisco postoffice,
registered pouches and packages will
be held in the Oakland offices indefi1,-
itely.
He also suggested that offices max
ing up mails for Manila and the orient
might be instructed to forward them
to Seattle, instead of San Francisco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21

ing public buildings, schools. jails. the
hospitals, sewers and salt and fresh
water systems, The people hope tina;
the federal government will at once
provide ample anpropria ions TO T..
build all federal Buildings on i scale
BETTING the new San Francisco. We
are determined to restore to the ma
ton its chief Port on the Pacific
Means of Escape Threatened.
The high wind blowing last night
from the north ives: of the fire stricke,.
districts and the water front threat
eled to cut off communication with.
Oakland and Berkeley. General Cas-
ter ordered out a squad of men TO eI.
deavOr to keep back the flames which
threatened the Union ferry depot, the
only means of getting into the city.
The wind is of such velocity that
brick and granite walls, weakened by
the earthquake and subsequent fire
fell into the streets.
Commissary officers last night est
mated that 81 500, 900 had already been
expended or contracted for in relief
work so far and that at least anothe-
half million will be necessary to con-
tinue the work. The cruiser Marble
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
DOWIE MUST KEEP
OUT OF THE PULPIT
Court Decides VoIiva Has Right to
Hold Meeting in Zion City
Tabernacle.

Chicago, April 21.-Judge Wright, in
the circuit court, today decided that
Dowie could not occupy the pulpit in
Zion City tabernacle. as he had plan
ned TO do. The court held that Voliva
could use the tabernacle tomorrow
and Dowie on each alternate day
Dowie, who had planned to visit Zion
City today, at once changed his plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21

| head has arrived at San Francisco
| where il joined the cruiser Chicago
which preceded it by a few hours. A
dispatch to the navy department all
nounced that the two ships immediate
ly landed a battalion of sailors to re
port to General Funston and marines
| who reported to Colonel Karmany
| Secretary Taft accepted the offer OF
car loads of beef and provisions from:
| J. c. Dodd for the Wichita. Kansas
packers, to be used by the Red Cross
Postal Compelled to Move Asnin.
San Francisco, April 21.-The Postal
Telegraph company abandoned its tenn
porary Office in the Ferry building. The
wind shifted to the northwest and the
flames threatened the ferry building
with destruction.
Directions for Sending Relief.
Sacramento. April 2l.-Lieutenan'
Governor Alden Anderson. who is "a
sisting with the work in the govern
or's office at Sacramento, gave the
following signed statement to the AS
sociated Press yesterday as an answer
to numerous inquiries received iron,
various places asking what to contri
butte and 10 whom 10 send it. 1t Was
prepared after a conference over the
long distance telephone with the gov
ernor of Oakland.
Three fourths OF San Francisco, in
Guiding factories and all wholesale
districts. have been burned. Thous
ands of people are homeless and des
titute and must have food and other
supplies for some time. Nearby places
should send prepared food, such as
bread crackers. timed goods, cured
meats, etc. Those not making such
contributions should send currency or
coin so it can become Immediately
available Send supplies or money to
the general relief committee. care OF
Mayor E. E. Schmitz. San Francisco,
California.
Alden Anderson, Lieutenant-gov-
ernor.
Rescued from Debris.
San Francisco. April 21.-Eleven
postal clerks were taken from the de-
bris of the postoffice yesterday. All
were thought to be dead, but it was
found that, although they were buried
in the stone, every one was alive.
They had been for three days with
oct food or water All the mail was
saved.
The three-story lodging house at
Fifth and Minna streets collapsed dur
ing the earthquake and over 10 dead
bodies have been taken out. There are
at least so other dead bodies exposed.
This building was one of the first TO
take fire on Fifth street At least 100
people were lost in the Cosmopolitan
hotel on Fourth street.
One Hotel That Escaped.
The only building standing between
Mission. Howard. East. and Stewart
streets is the San Pablo hotel, which
is occupied and running.
The shot tower, at First and Howard
streets, is gone. This landmark was
built 40 years ago.
Cleveland Shaken.
Cleveland, April PA shock felt in
many parts of the city at noon yester-
day, supposed to have been an eXplo-
sion. was a slight earthquake shock.
according to the micro seismCgraph
register at ST Ignatius college.
Tomnles Pile of Ruins.
San Francisco. April 21.-The town
of Tomales is a pile Of ruins. Two
children were killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
FIRE IN PHILIPPINES:
THOUSANDS SUFFER
Marisuina, Province of RizI, Destroyed
and Government is Rushing Aid
to Sufferers.

Manila, April 21.-Fire has swept
the town of Mariguina, in Rizl prov
ince. Many thousands of persons are
homeless and starving. Two thousand
dwellings are in ruins The govern
ment is rushing assistance to the suf-
ferers. Fire also destroyed Pasil. near
the town of Cebu. Two hundred dwell.
ings were burned and many persons
are homeless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
LETTERS WITHOUT STAMPS
CARRIED BY GOVERNMENT
Mail from San Francisco VIII Be Han
died Free of Postage Until Fur
Their Notice.

Oakland, Cal, April Pit is al
nounced that until further notice let
tiers from San Francisco will be sent
through the mails free of postage. This
has been made necessary ON accoun,
of the unprecedented demand for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
ARE 10000 MINERS
OF 100000 AT WORK
Estimate Made by President Mitchell
Executive Board Closes
Meeting.

Indianapolis, April I'll The United
Mine Workers international executive
board completed its work today and
adjourned. According to an estimate
made by President Mitchell, approx
mately 10000 union miners will be at
work next week. The total member
ship of the organization is 100000.
The board did not discuss the anthra-
cite situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
Fire Chief confssses Bribery.

Green Bay, Wis. April 21.-Fire
Chief William Kennedy pleaded guilty
in the municipal court TO a charge Of
bribery on information secured on his
voluntary statement Sentence was
withheld. The bribe was in connection
with the purchase of apparatus for the
fire department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
Ohio Brewers Will Fiaht.

Cincinnati. Ohio, April 21.-A com
mittee of the Ohio Brewers associa-
ton met here yesterday and decided to
employ attorneys to contest the con,
stitutionality of the Aiken law and the
Jones local option law, passed recently
by the general assembly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
Thirteen EARTH
SHOCKS IN ITALY
Seismic Disturbance South of Florencs
Did Damage of Unknown
Extent.

Rome, April 21.-Thirteen earth
morning in the province of Siona, Tus
cane. Several buildings were dam
aged at Poggibonsi, 10 miles south OF
Florence. 1t is not known whether
Siona is damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
A Lucky Postnistress

Is Mrs. Alexander of Cary, Maine, who
has found DR.. Kings New Life Pills to
be the best remedy she ever tried for
in perfect order You'll agree with her
if you try these painless purifiers that
infuse new life. Guaranteed by Hartz
& Ullemeyer, druggists. Price. rs
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
CITY CHIT.
" a home of Reidy Bros.

Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
LaSalle coal at MueHer's only
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Kerler Bros.-your carpet cleaners.
Ralstons Health shoes at Dolly Bros
For bus, baggage. express call Robb's
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz
Graham's dancing school. Old phone
North 81.
Graham's dancing school. Old phone
North 81.
Graham's dancing school. Old phone
North 81.
Lowest summer prices on hard coal
at Mueller Lumber company
Cleaning. pressing and dye;ng Pan
itorium, 1909 Second avenue.
Fly screens. improved make, for sale
at Mueller Lumber company
Ice cream and ice cream soda at
Peterson's, 1914 Third avenue.
Step in and see our line of Quick
Meal gasoline stoves. David Don.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and fu1-
mace work. 152G-152S Fourth avenue
Plenty of fresh fish every day al
Aten's fish market, 1910 Second ave
nue..
Leonard Cleanable refrigerators. the
best on the market. Prices IS to s5C.
at David Don's
1 have just received the largest line
of pocket cutlery ever shown in the
tri-cities. David Don.
The Rock River Collie Kennels al
Erie, H., advertise some fine puppies
on page 6 this evening
Chi-Namel the only elastic floor fin
ish made. Makes old floors look like
hard wood. For sale at David Don's.
The Royal Arcanum will give SO
cial and dance Friday evening. April
q at Maths hall. Members cordially
invited
Insist on having Chi-Namel for your
floors, wood work, and all interior fin
ish. Nothing is just as good" David
Don. sole agent
Get one of the carnation plants.
combination of three coIOrs, for 10
cents, this evening at Young & Nc
Combs, third floor.
The ladies of the G. A. r. will give
a card party the last of the Series.
Tuesday afternoon at Memorial hall
Admission Is cents.
Expert manicuring, shampooing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
scalp given by Mrs Lol Levi, 736 Sew
enteenth street. Old phone west SO.
Attend the dance given by the So
cial club at Woodman hall. South Rock
Island. April 81. Admission, gentle
men so cents, ladies' free. Bleuer's
orchestra.
Remember the big carpet sale ar
Young & McCombs' closes tonight. Or
ders received this evening will be held
until you wish same delivered by pay
ing a small deposit.
For this evening we have 100 carna
ton plants, group of three cOlOrs-
pink, red and white, that we Will sell
at 10 cents per package. Get a grour,
of these at Young & McCombs'. third
floor.
100 Of the finest Carnation plants for
this evening Al 10 cents per package.
Groups or thrce-MrS- Thomas Lawson
pink; America. red: and Queen Louise.
white, at Young & McCOmbs' third
floor.
Fertilizer, steam dried. odorless for
lawns, gardens and farms. delivered to
any address in town at $3.50 per 100
pounds. Special price in ton lots.
Twin-City Rendering company; phone
403 west.
The fire department was called this
morning to the home of NJ. II. Sexton.
1929 Twenty-frst street. Hot ashes
thrown against a shed in the rear OF
the lot had caused a small blaze, but IL
was extinguished before the arrival of
the department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
Mattines, Mattings

bia today while at work at the Stand
ard Strengthening company, and armed
with a large butcher knife he drove
100 employees into the street. He was
finally captured and taken to a hospi-
tai and bound with ropes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
TRAIN JUMPS OFF BRIDGE
Two Big -Four Brakemen Drowned In
Miami River in Ohio.

Cincinnati, Ohio. April 21.-Two Big
Four brakemen were drowned and a
number of other men had narrow es-
capes when a construction train jump
cd from the new steel bridge at Cleves
% feet down into the Miami river to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
DISASTER AFFECTS REASON
Woman Goes Mad on Hearing of San
Francisco Horror.

Fort Dodge. Iowa, April 21.-Dl.
Mary a. Breen, en- route to her home
in Lemars, went violently insane upon
hearing of the terrible catastrophe in
San Francisco, and is detained in the
hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
Insurance Measure Passed.

Albany, n. Y, April 21.-The insur-
ance bill generally amending the in
surance law recommended by the in
surance investigating committee has
passed the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
DEVILS Island Torture

Is no worse than the terrible case of
piles that afflicted me 10 years. Then
was advised to apply Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, and less than box perma-
nently cured me, writes l.. S. Napier
of Rugles, Ky. Heals all wounds,
burns and sores like magic. 25 cents,
at Hartz G Ullemeyer's, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
Herd Of Cattle in Panic

San Francisco. April PA herd of
500 cattle was stampeded by the flames
at Sixth and Folsom streets and caused
a number of fatalities, trampling unde,
foot all who were in the way. A least
a dozen persons were killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
DOGS BITE ACTS QUICKLY
Chicago Butcher Chases 100 Fellow
Workren With a Knife.

Chicago, April 21.-Thomas Krizenk,
who was bitten by a dog yesterday,
was apparently seized with hypdropho-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
SPECIALS
For Saturday and Monday

AT 2::3o p. m. &c fine
L Ableached Muslins, mill
lengths, yd., S l-2c.
100 pieces new embroi-
dered tab Necktie Rib
bons. priced specially for
Saturday. 25c, l9c and
IL 1-2c.
2Ox45-inch extra heavy
Huck Towels, in plain
white or colored border.
special for Saturday and
Monday, each. 15c.
42-inch fire bleached
Pillow Case Muslin. l5c
quality, at, yd., lOc.
Saturday and Monday
all day. women's $500
taffeta silk Umbrellas at
each, 81. 4S.
Saturday at II a. m,
SanitOl Tooth Wash and
Powder, at Ice.
Saturday at 7:3O, Ri
ker's Violet and Lily of
the Valley Perfumes, SOC
kind, per o.. 15c.
Saturday at 3 p. m,
ladies' $500 Hand Bags,
assorted feathers, each
at $I.O0.
Saturday at 3 pm,
ladies' muslin Petticoats.
white muslin, full length,
with tucked and hem
stitched flounce, Acc.
Saturday at 7::3O p. M,
Dressing Sacques in pref
ty figured goods, very
special. CSC.
Saturday all day, large
boxes of Satin Finish
Paper and Envelopes in
the Book Department at
half price, per box, Sc.
Pin tray, quadruple
plate. French gray finish.
floral designs, each CSC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21

MO. 90 all silk Taffets
~ Ribbon, black and al
colors, Saturday all day,
yd., IL 1-2c.
Ladies all silk en-
broidered stock Collars,
SOC and 75c values, Sat
urday, each. 35c.
1000 yards Nainsook,
Cambria and Swiss En-
broideries, Insertions and
Edgings. worth up to
u lie, Saturday at 3
o'clock, yd., Sc.
Saturday and Monday
at 3 o'clock. 600 yards
sheer white India Linons,
limit of II yards to a
customer, at about half
price, yd,, SC.
Saturday and Monday
at $50 O'clock. one case
fancy Dress Ginghams,
two to IA yd. lengths,
regular lOc quality, limit
of II yards to a custo-
mer, yd.. Sc.
Saturday at 7::3O p. m.
100 dozen mems black
Socks, limit of three pairs
10 a customer, at three
pairs for 1Oc.
Saturday all day. la
dies pure bleached long
sleeve Vests, 25c value,
each, 17c.
Saturday at $50. so
dozen linen T en- erif { e
Doylics. regularly sold at
I9c. while they last, at
each. lOc.
Mems $3.50 Oxford Ties,
all day Saturday. per
pair. 81. 80.
Women's and misses
fancy colored Hose. worth
l5c and lac pair. all day
al pair. tOc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
EPITOME OF D0lNGS IN
CONGRESS YESTERDAY

Washington, ID. c., April 21.-Follow-
ing is a brief resume taken from the
official records of yesterdays proceed
ings in both houses of congress:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
FRISCO
BURIES
DEAD

Continued From Page one1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21

PERCALES- - More of those best yard-wde Quad
riga Percales in pretty new styles, including the
hard-to-get polka dots. Shepherd and barred checks,
splendid assortment for Shirtwasts and Suits while they
last. per yard. IL l-2c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21

Temperature mt IA. M, "a; at $50
ID. M, O.. Minimum temperature in "a
hours, 81; maximum, s2. Velocity OF
wind = q. m, miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21

leather couch,
| exactly lik e
5cut, select oak
frame, good
fini h, steel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
THE WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Sunday; cooler to
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
FINE EMBROIDERIEs ABOUT
HALF-PRICE
RINGS ENLARGED

BROKEN PINS mended. stones re-
- placed in settings, old chains made
as good as new, old jewels reset in mod
ern styles. furnished brooches restored
10 beauty, any needed repair Of jewelry
done skillfully and for a moderate
charge. Remember. McCabe's guaran-
tee back Of every repair job that goes
out Of this department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-21
SALE OF NEW PICTURES

A FTER HOUSECLEANING, & few new pictures
help to brighten things up. Here are some of the
latest pictures. priced very low.
Lamasures, Poppy Field and Field of Daisies.
also F. E. Englishs Studies of Old Dutch Wind Mills full
coored and handsomely long panel framed, in new dened
gilt. about half value 75c.
Bessie Reeds Coon Faces. four bright color studies,
in black wood frames. two for 25c EACH 15c.
Archie Gums Famous Paiama Girls. which
have created such the East gilt frames. 39c.
j. r.. Bryson's Carmencita and Caprice, two art
studies, in beautiful colors, price. 39c.
Teiro Yashada's Japanese Geisha Girls. four sub
ecs in fancy oak frames copyrighted and made 10 sell
for ST.. so, price the 40 could get at 7Sc.
Pretty Landscapes. studies, heads, ETC., all
framed variously priced up from Csc.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-03
NEWS FROM OVER THE STATE
WILL BE STATE AFFAIR
Indian War Veterans Decide to Ac.
cept Hospitality of Eph-
rain Citizens.

Ephraim, March s1-At a business
meeting of the Representatives OF the In
Sewer counties, held recently at Mt
Pleasant, the Commercial club of
Ephraim presented a proposition to the
meeting to hold the annual reunion this
year in this city, and rendered the free
use of the academy building and grounds
and free hay wood and cream for COT
fee. If the veterans wanted anything
more, all they had to do was to make
their wishes known.
1t was decided to accept the offer and
to make the event state reunion, in
will be reunion of the entire state of
the Indian War Veterans an Ephratm In
August. The city will be prepared to
take care of 1000 to 1,200 people
Officers of the Sanpete-Sevier COM
mandery for the ensuing year were elect
ed as follows: r. NJ Bennett of Mt.
Centerfield, vice commander; Mons Mon
son of MorOni. assistant adjutant; Cen
eral Martin Alfred of FairvieW. assistant
quartermaster general: Andrew Leslie OF
Fountain Green, chaplain.
Each post was instructed to furnish
TO delegates on programme and reunion
The financial report showed a balance
in the treasury of $41.55
The report was presented to the meet
ing that bill had been sent to congress
asking for pay for thirty days service
The object was to get recognition as hay
ing been in the service of the United
States, as it would then make the way
clear to get "A regular pension bill through
congress.
report Of the state committee petit
/ tioning congress to recognize and aid the
veterans of the Indian wars of Utah was
read and adopted.
President j. p. Hansen of the Arrow
Head Commercial club and George All
red of the local camp of the Black HawI
| war veterans will attend meeting Of
| the state committee of the Indian wal
| veterans to be held in Salt Lake on Apri
at the assembly hall, at o clock p. m