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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Gets bigger salary.

1t is understood Stevens is leaving
the government service to accept a
position in connection with a great en-
gineering enterprise in this country at
a salary more than double that he now
receives from the government. His
friends contend that he has, by year
and a half's personal experience with
the work, removed all doubt ,as TO the
feasibility of the construction of the
canal in accordance with the plans
upon which the work is now progress
ing. The probability is the administra-
ton may determine to give out the
canal work under contract under geh-
eral direction of the army engineers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Decline ct Race Shown
by Mortality Figures
of Census
SHOW CAUSE OF DEATH
Notable Change In Most Fatal
Diseases---TubercuIosis
Still Leads.

Washington, Feb. 27.-According to
The report issued today by the census
bureau. out of only two-fifths of the
population of the United States more
than half 4 million lives were offered
up in 1905 as a sacrifice to disease.
Startling as this death rate may seem.
it was less than for the preceding year.
but in excess of the number of deaths
registered for any other year The
death rate is lower than Ireland, Ger
many or Italy for the same period.
but higher than England. Wales. Scot
land and the Netherlands.
Important Changes shown.
The death rate from nephritis.
BTighy's disease, apopleNy. cancer. dia-
betes and appendicitis is increasing
while that from old age, bronchitis
commissions. peritonitis and scarlet fe
yer is decreasing.
The greatest death rate recorded for
any disease was that from pulmonary
tuberculosis. amounting to 56.77O
while pneumonia follows closely with
39.0GS. exclusive of broncho-pneumO
MIA. The much dreaded cancer shows
a steadily growing death rate. the fig
ures being 24330.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
PRINCIPAL A HERO.
Head of Protestant School at
Montreal Burns With Is
of Her Pupils.
BREAKS FROM THE FIREMEN
Children Refused to Descend Stairs
Through Smoke and Were AS
phyxiated.

Montreal, Feb. 27-Miss Maxwell,
the principal and 16 children perished
in fire yesterday afternoon in the
Hocholaga school of the Protestant
school commission. The school was
located in a brick two-stOry building,
in the east end of the city, and was
attended by about 200 children, whose
parents are mechanics living in the
neighborhood.
started from Furnace.
The fire started from the furnace,
and was first noticed by workmen
The teachers were notified and the
work of getting the children out of
the building began. The kindergarten
department was ON the second floor,
and ii was here that the loss of life
occurred The children were started
out. but on reaching the landing. found
the lower hall full of smoke Into this
they refused 10 descend. though the
way at this time was quite safe. They
huddled together on the stairway =,
first, and then retrea,ed to the rooms
from which they had come. When the
firemen arrived an extension ladder
was placed in position and a large
number of children We're rescued in
this way.
smoke Grew Dense.
! Assisting in the work was Miss. Max
well. The fire by this time was max.
ing its way upward and the smoke was
growing so dense that even the expert
enced tiremen could not stand it. Cap
tain Carson endeavored to get Miss
Maxwell to 90 down the ladder, but
she refused, and, evaulng the attempt
TO detain her, rushed back into the
building in search of others of the lit
| tie ones. When the firemen were final
| ly able to make their way TO the bach
portion of the building she was found
lying dead on the floor, with a little
girl beside her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
ABLOWFOR CLINICS
Illinois House Committee De-
cides Against Use of Asy-
lum Patients.
ADDRESSED BY SHURTLEFF
In Course of Argument DR.. Emil Hrsch
Offers Body for Use Of Science
After Death.

Springfield. H.. Feb. 27-In the in
tereSts of science and humanity, DR..
Emil G.. Hirsch of Chicago, acting
president of the state board of chari-
body to any medical institution of
standing that might wish 10 use it af-
ter death for purposes of physiological!
or pathological research.
The offer came during the progress
of hearing on the question Of the
which, the house committee on appro
priations gave ear 10 delegation Ct
alienists. physicians and charity Off
cials. who appeared to defend clinical
instruction from the structures put up
on it by the resolutions of protest SUD-
mitted last week by Speaker Shurt-
left
Offers Family Altar.
= DR. George w. Webster. president OF
the state board of health. followed
with the statement that whenever
members of his family happen to be
sick in the hospital he takes them into
the clinics in order that youthful doc
tors may gain in knowledge.
Even such arguments. however fai!-
ed to impress the legislators. The
committee spent three hours in cross
examining the witnesses. and then il
executive session reported favorably
on the Shuryleff resolutions condemn
ing the practice of holding public
clinics at the Elgin asylum. The az
ton will be tempered. however. by the
drafting OF a bin intended to legaliza
clinics in the state charitable institu
tions. and to put them under safe
guards and restrictions.
ShurtIeG Has His Way.
An address by Speaker ShurtleG
caused the committee to fruwn on the
practice of holding public clinics with
the wards of the state as subjects. Mr
Shurtleff pointed out that the clinics
have no curative value so far as the
patients 90. He quoted the law tC
show that no right exists for the praC
tice, and called the state board of char
tiles TO task for the statement that in
sanity is on the increase and that in
| Illinois there are $4,000 men and wo
men who are insane and are not aware
| of it.
Such statements as those are cal
cnlated to increase insanity" he said
"Twenty-iivU thousand insane i'll Cool
! county who don't know it, Fifty-f~t
thousand in Illinois. Keep it up, ar.
We'll need to build a roof over Cool
| county and over the state. and Illinois
will become a big insane asylum. Sucl
statements ought not to be issued, 70
they as much as anything tend t
spread the disease"
| Austin Causes stir.
Springfield H.. Feb .27.-The actiOl
of Representative Austin of Chicago il
resigning his craftsmanship of the hous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Smoke Grew Dense.
No Fire Escapes.

phyXiation. The building was unpro-
vided with fire escapes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Young and ambitious.

These officers are all comparatively
young ambitious and energetic mem
bers of the corps. The reorganization
is to become effective Immediately
upon their confirmation and the retire
ment of The old commission. Senator
Blackburn of Kentucky, who retires
from the United States senate March
I, is to be made a member OF the re
organized commission.
The names of the present commits
sion now pending before the senate in
clude Shonts, Stevens, Haines, Endi-
cot, Herrod. Gorgas, and Jackson
Smith. Their confirmation is desired i'll
order 10 remove all doubt as the legal
ity of certain acts they have perform
ed in connection with the making of
contracts. The retirement of Shonts
and Stevens will leave but two vacan
Cies, so that there will be two more
retirements necessary 10 make way
for the three army officers, and Sena
| tor Blackburn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
in HANDS OF ARMY
lsthmian Canal Will be Com
pIeted by United States
Engineers
IF PRESIDENT HAS HIS WAY
Chief Engineer Stevens Said to Ha. =
Retired to Accept Place at
High Salary.

Washington, Feb. 27.-By an order
addressed to the isthmian canal COM
mission Yesterday President Roosevelt.
As far as lay in his power under the
law, transferred to the en-
Sineering branch of the army respon.
sibility for further construction of the
Panama canal.
The intention of the president is that
there shall be an entire reorganization
of the commission with three army of.
ficers Of the engineer corps as its lead
ing members. who are to have charge
of engineering features of the canal
work. The chairman and engineer-in
chief of the commission will be Major
G. w. Goethais, and his associates
Major ID. Du Gaillard and Major vii
liam l.. Sibert, 10 rank in the order
named
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27

Continued on Page Eighty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Unfair Rates Charged.
Admits Cause of Reform

D \ charge and an admission that
the misconduct of the railroads crea.-
ed the popular anger that moves de-
terminedly for their regulation.
g. A charge that no other country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Bought in Open Market.
Admits Figures Were Correct.

Kellogg asked the witness if il was
not a fact that OF the s22 2,0UO,yvo said
to have been spent on the Alton, S740.-
600 was made up of car trust certit-
Gates. 81 600. 900 was d loan from Kuhn.
Loeb x Co. so the expenditure on the
line out of The new securities soru
were only about SlS.O0000
Hartman said possibly the figures
were correct. Witness was then eX-
cused and OTTO Kuhn of Kuhn, Loeb &
Co. took the stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27

New York, Feb. 27.-Stuyvesant Fish
was asked by the Associated Press to-
day what answer, if any. he cared to
make to the accusations which E. II.
Hartman preferred yesterday before
the interstate commerce commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Avoids Il " rancic.

4 have little to say" replied he. Il
shall not be drawn into wransle with
that gentleman. He and | sustained
close relations for many years and
were jointly interested in many large
affairs All those transactions, indeed
all transactions in which | was ever
engaged. will bear the closest scru-
tiny"
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
MADE NOISE LIKE A BEAR.
Snoring o5kaIoOsan Slain by Hunters
 In His Sleep.

Richard Hardmg's wife often con- pluincd that Richard snorcd "somc- thing dreadful" but he outdid himself recently and got killed for doing It.
 Richard had been sitting In the back room of the village drug store at Oska- loosu, Iu.. taking a few sips of some thing to cure his cold When he left the place he staggered slightly.
 He headed for the country and in a woods not far from town lay himself peacefully down to slumber Pretty soon the vibrations of his uvula showed that Richard had forgotten the cares of this world
 Unfortunately a party of hunters heard the snoring get louder and louder. and not being as great natural lsts as Mir. Roosevelt or his friend Long. mlstoOk 1t for the roaring of bear. They discharged q volley into the hedge.
 Richards funeral was held two days later.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
LITTLE BABY CURED OF ECZEMA
Parents Applied to Hospitals and Doctors but Could Get No Re- Iief-Grew wWorse Under Doctors Prescription Friends Recon. mended CutiCura - Result
A SPEEDY AND
 PERMANENT CURE

"We express to you herewith our best thanks for the cure of our baby from eczema. The eczema appeared when the child was three months old. We applied to several doctors and hospitals, each of which gave us something differ ent every time, but nothing brought re- lief. A physician recommended a salve which we threw into the fire after two days use as the eczema became worse SO that the baby scratched his face. At last, one of our friends recommended to US Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Oint- ment. A few days afterwards improve ment could be noted. Since then we have used nothing but Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and now the baby is six months old and is quite cured. All that we used was one cake of Cuti- cura Soap and two boxes Cuticura Oint- ment, costing in all SIPS. Even the poorest man can pay that instead of throwing it into the doctors lap. 1 myself only make twelve dollars a week as Q teamster, but l recommend the Cuticura Remedies stronglyt to all moth- CTS whose children suffer from such dis eases. They are cheap, harmless and good. c. F. Kara and Wife, 343 East 65th Street, New York, March 30, l9O6."
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
EAGLE CUT THE >ROPE.
Hurled Down 600 Foot Cliff Man Who
 Stole Young.

Frank Schreiber of Colorado Springs, Colo. was recently badly injured as a result of a fight with mother eagle whose young he stole from nest on the side of a precIppe 600 feet from the valley below.
 Schrelber discovered the nest in the North Cheyenne canyon, 1SO feet from the top of the precipice He descended to the nest by means of a rope. When he seized two of the young birds the mother swooprd down on him and fought him with all the skill her ma ternal instincts could inspire.
 Scmelber used a pistol with poor eff feet and soon the rope which held him was clawed until 1t snapped. and Schreibcr rolled down the almost per Handicular cliff for distance of 600 feet. That he was not killed wgs due to the fact that at intervals projecting Iedges broke the force of his fall
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
Snakes With Two Heads.

I have lately been assured by more than one of my friends that they have seen in northern India snakes with two heads-i. e.. without tail, but with a second and perfectly formed head in the place where the tail ought to be They assure me that there are speci. mems in northern India museums and that these freaks of nature are ire uuently found by the natives. The rid. CT Is added that the natives declare that each head lives and performs ac. tive service for six months in the year In turn. The snakes are said to grow to about three feet In length. my, Ben sRVs Killed a small snake with two heads, but these 2s=e EStS e5 th2 same end of the reptile, a very dlhes- ent matter, which is, I believe, a weh known freak and in the same category with two headed calvcSS-Pioneer.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
FOR SORE HANDS

Soak the hands on retiring, in hot, creamy father of Cuticura Soap. Dry and anoint freely with Cuticura Oint- ment, and in severe cases spread the Ointment on thin pieces of old linen or cotton. Wear during the night old, loose, k.d gloves, with the finger ends cut off and holes cut in the palms, or g light bandage of old cotton.
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every HumOr Of Infants. Children. and Adults con- sists Of Cutcura Soap tO Cleanse the Skin, Cutcura Ointment Co Heal the Skin. and CutlcurA Resolyent Cor m the form Of Chocolate Coated Pills. in yias of siNtyl tO Purify the Blood. Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug X Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston. Mass. Es- Mailed Free, CuticuFA Book on Diseases of the Skin. Scalp. and Blood.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
WHAT THE KIDNEYS DO
Their Unooasing Work Kenps Ua Strong and Healthy

Their UnConBing Work Kenps Us Strong and Healthy
 All the blood in the body passes through the kidneys once every three minutes. The kidneys filter the blood. They work day and night. When healthy they remove about 800 grains of impure matter daily, when unhealthy some of this impure matter is left in the blood. This brings on many diseas. es and ympJOms-pGin in the back, beadacl e, nervousness, rheumatism, pout, gravel, disorders of the sight and hearing, dizziness, irregular heart, de- bility, drowsiuess, dropsy, deposits in the urine, etc. But if you keep the hl- ters right you will have no trouble with your kidneys.
 Henry White, Of Dundee Addition, Port Townsend, Wash, says: "DOan's Kidney Pills did me 0 great deal of good three years ago, when was suff- ering from pains and aching in the
 ack and sides. It felt just as if l had been beaten or bruised. Sharp twinges of pain would shoot through the kid neys, and he secretions were unnatural and caused 8 good deal of embarrass- ment. My son procured Doan's Kidney Pills for me and took them according to directions. They promptly relieved the soreness and pain, corrected the kidney secretiOns, and helped me in every way.
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N, Y, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the uame-DOan'5-and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
TONIGHT'S LECTURE

Miss Maude Harrison will deliver an interesting lecture at the Methodist church this evening. Miss Harrison has been in India for ten years and knows thoroughly the Indian situation and will undoubtedly be greeted by d large number of people who are certain to hear descriptive story worth listen ing to.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
ahosta In a Morkhousn.

RattliDg of chains and other ghostly manifestations are disturbing the nursing staff at ITitchln wOrEhouSe, in England. One nurse has sent in her resignation and tramps are stated to be giving the place a wide hertb.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
ROUND THE TOWN

Miss Harrison lectures al the Merho- dist church tonight
 ...'.' Payment oI dog tas liceues in re ported slow
 Ds,sss Judge LeFeyr5 left yesterday for Haines, where he was called on official business.
 s.'''' Fred Pare, son Of Dr, Pare Of White horse, has accepted a position wi'h the W. P, S Y, railroad.
 
 The last few days of windy weather would almost remind one of Chicago or Skagway.-Atlin Claim.
  The crew of the W. P. x Y. river boat Canadian arrived in the city last night from ThiJehOrse and will go below on lhe City Of Seattle.
  The family of A. R. Graves came over from Bennett last night and are DOW nicely settled in the Martin Con- way house for the winter.
  Engine No. 6S, which was last sum- mer purchased by the W. P. x Y, is one of the fastest locomotives in Alas ka. It proves this every morning when it tears up Broadway.
 
 Marc q. Gillian came over from Whitehorse and is stopping a. the Pull len house. Mr. Gillian will go down ou the City of Seattle on Sunday and may be absent from Alaska several months on mining matters.
  Red Allen, "The Unknown is in town from Dawson and is anxious to ar- range a go iu this city. Allen agrees 10 stop any man in ten rounds and c. D.. Atkinson, who is his manager and IS stopping at the Golden North, offers 10 bet $500 that he can do jt.
  Juneau Dispatch Deputy Marshal Arthur Shoup, of Sitka, arrived on the Rustler last night, bringing with him Peter Sing, accused of the theft Of an sssO diamond ring from Mrs. H. A. Bowers. Sing will be taken 10 ketch- ikan on the Dolphin tomorrow, for trial. As he is a minor he will not receive 8 penitentiary sentence,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
All the delicacies of the season at the Pack Train Restaurant.
srArE of orIo, c1rY of To1Epo,l .


 LUCAS COUNTY Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co doing business ln the City of Toledo, County and State afor- said, and that same firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn before me and suscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886.
 (SEAL) A. W. GLEASON,
 NOTARY PUBLIC. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internal ly, ara acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free.
 Sold by all druggists, 75c. Take Halls Family Pills for conspit' patton.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

WANTEC-A girl to wait on the table. Wages, S75.OO a month and board and room. Good place to work. Apply Mrs. R. Kelsey, WhitehOrse, Y. T. ll9tS
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
Q o Q Q Q Q

Captain Thos. II. Brown, who has been operating the small steamer Mabel E. between Carcross and Conrad has gone to Victoria It is reported be will take command of the new govern meut dredge. The captain was mate on the Scotia for couple of seasOns.- AIlin Claim.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
e Q O Q Q Q

Juneau Record; During the fierce storm which was raging for ten days prior to the arrival Of the Yucatsn at Katalla, 300 feet of the Copper River & Northwestern Company's breakwatsr was destroyed entailing 8 great loss on the company.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
HAVE
 CELEBRATION
FORMER RESIDENTS OF ALASKA RENEN. BIER DATE WHEN FIRST ANERI.
 CAN FLAG WAS RAISED HERE
(By United Press,)

Seattle, Oct, lS-LOcal Alaskans are arranging for a celebration in this city tonight in honor Of the raising Of the first American flag in Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
SRAGWAY WEATHER BUREAU REPORT
Skagway, Oct. b, 1907.
Volunteer U. S. Weather observer
Orlv Ono "BROMO QUININE"

Only One "BROMO QUlNINE"
 That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN- INE. Look for the signature of E. w.. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a cold in One Day. 25c F
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
Q O srs Q Q
Q Q O Q Q Q

The boats at Wh itehorse did Lot con meet with the train this morning and but twenty passe pgers are on tonighrs train.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

FOUND-A pair of blue baby nit ems. Call at this office for the same.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
Q Q Q Q Q Q

Juneau Transcript: Wednesday evening a number of the friends of c. E, Jones gave him a delightful surprise, the occasion being 8 birthday celebra- tion. Mir. Jones was presented with a handsome copy Of "Richard Carvel. " A musical contest and "tClegrams" af- forded much amusement for the guests.-Skagway Alaskan.
 Charlie is an old Juneau boy, and his many friends here will be glad to learn that he has reached another mile stone well and happy, and hope that he may have many more yet to pass,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
The Jefferson is due Sunday evening

The Jefferson is due Sunday evening.
 
 Report reaches The Alaskan office at o'c ok that Fred Bucan has just died,
 srss The City of Seattle will be here to- morrow evening about six o'clock and will sail again at nine o'clock
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

The installation of officers at the A. B. meeting last Tuesday night at Dis covery passed of very pleasantly. There was quite a number of visitors present, and after the ceremony was over a social time was indulRed in, all hose present going in heartily for a good time. The dancers enjoyed them selves thoroughly, although there might have been more gentlemen pres eut, SO that ladies might not have to sit out any numbers. The music, by Mrs Woods aud Dr.. Keller, was all that could be desired, one of the gentlemen remarking that Lit made him dance whether he felt like 1t or not" The Alliu contingent got home at 8. m.- Atlin Claim.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18
Q O Q Q O O

Fred Pare, son of Dr, Pare Of White horse, has accepted a position wiCh the ". P, S Y. railroad.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

Judge LeFevr5 left yesterday for uaines, where he was called on official business.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

Q o Q Q Q
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

The last few days of windy weather would almost remind one of Chicago or Skagway. Claim,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

The crew of the W. P. x Y. river boat Canadian arrived in the city last night from Whitehorse and will go below on ghe City of Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

Payment oI dog tay licenes in re .r.-a.H ..F-.F-
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

Miss Harrison lectures al the Merho- dist church tonight
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

Marc T. Gillian came over from Whitehorse and is stopping a. the Pull len house. Mr. Gillian will go down ou the City of Seattle on Sunday and may be absent from Alaska several months on mining matters.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-18

The family of A. R. Graves came over from Bennett last night and are DOW nicely settled in the Martin Con- way house for the winter.