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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16
Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received at
the city clerks Office. Rock Island, Ill,
until Monday. Feb. 4, 1907, at 5 o'clock
p. m. for one battery of boilers of not
less than 150-horse power.
Bidders may submit bids and speci-
fications for their own make of boilers.
Certified check in amount 5000 to
accompany bid.
Specifications on file at city clerk 5
Office.
The city reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
Rock Island, H., Jan. Is, 1907.
H. C. SCHAFFER, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16

news of relatives or friends in Jamai-
ca, but officials had nothing further to
communicate for the present. except
that officials of the colonial Office had
every reason to believe the fatalities
among the Europeans at Kingston
were light.
Relief Measures Taken.
The colonial office has instructed the
government authorities of Jamaica to
take the necessary steps to relieve
distress among the sufferers, and the
admiralty has ordered the cruiser Bril-
liant, now at Bermuda, and the cruiser
interchangeable. at Trinidad, to proceed
forthwith to Jamaica to assist in the
relief work.
They are both vessels of 5000 tons,
and their combined crews number $50
men, which will enable them to land
strong detachments for police and 9th
er duty in the devastated city.
Mercantile Section Destroyed.
Boston. Mass. Jan. 16-The United
Fruit company received the following
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16
PUBLIC CEREMONY
installation of Officers of Frater.
nal Tribunes Witnessed
by Large Audience.
CONDUCTED BY r. RExDALE
Henry Kramer, Who Has Presided for
Three Years, Presented With
Gold Signet Ring.

a public installation of the newly
elected officers of the Fraternal Trib-
unes was held last evening at the odd
Fellows hall before an audience of
between six and seven hundred people.
Supreme Secretary Robert ReXdale
acting as the installing officer. He
was assisted in his work by Marx
Harder of this city and c. w. Sand
strom of Moline The officers installed
were:
Chief Tribune-Dr. Rush Crissman.
Past Chief Tribune-Henry Kramer
Secretary-MaTx Harder.
Treasurer-Don b. Shaw.
Sergeant-at-Arms - Mrs. Minnie Il.
Cooper.
Guard-Mrs. Lula NJ. Percy.
SentineI--WilIiam II. Lithner
Trustees-John II. Ransom. William
Beale, and Oscar \. Akers.
Rims. for Mr.. Kramer.
Between the installation numbers.
Gilbert Graves favored the audience
with baritone solos that were warmly
applauded. y gold signet ring, engrav-
ed with the Tribune emblem. was pre-
scented to Henry Kramer for his faith
full service TO the lodge as presiding
officer for the past three years. Miss
Hampton and Mr. Rexdale were pre-
scented with bouquets of carnations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16
KINGSTON, JAMAICA,
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Continued from Page One.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16

plate of Mrs. Austin's buckwheat cakes
make a perfect breakfast.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and fur
mace work. 1526-152S Fourth avenue.
Don't forget. please Mrs. Austin's
pancake -four. best of all. AT grocer's.
Lewis Single Binder cigar-richest,
most satisfying smoke on the market.
Buy the angle runner steel sled,
strong and last. For sale at Da nd
Don's.
Fine cyclemen plants, a few left. at
10 and 10 cents, at Long View Floral
company.
Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat flour is
best of all. Don't forget to ask your
grocer for it.
Angle runner steel sled, the stro1g
est and fastest sled on the market.
David Don's.
All $35 and $3.50 coats at $50 du:-
ing the January Clearance sale at
Young & McCombs'.
If you tire of buckwheat. try Mrs.
Austin's famous pancake flour. Made
from the great food cereals.
Overwhelmingly orchestra at the
Harper every Sunday evening from i
to p. m. during dinner nous.
Take your Sunday evening dinners
at the Harper house from 6 to p. IN.
Tables can be reserved by phone.
It's the beds. bedding. couches and
EriIay OF M
Ca5es with discount of % per cent.
Attend the grand roller masquerade
Wednesday night at the big rink. Adj
mission 10 cents. A good time as
sured.
The assembly room on the second
floor of the Rock Island house may be
engaged for dancing parties after
Feb l.
After Feb. l the assembly room on
the second floor of the Rock Island
house may be secured for dancing par
ties. etc.
Look for the yellow tickets at Young
& McCombs', every one denotes a saw
ing of from % to 70 per cent during
the clearance sale.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles No.
$50. will hold their second annual an
niversary ball Wednesday evening,
Jan. 1G at the Industrial hall.
Expert manicuring. shampooing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
scalp given by Mrs. Sol Levi, 1876 Sew
street. Old phone west SO.
High grade Springfield mixed coal at
low grade price. 81 per ton. Unex-
celled for furnaces and heaters. E B.
McKown sells it. 1401 Second avenue |
Not a coat or suit in the different
lots at Young & McCombs' during the
clearance sale now in progress but
what you save more than % per cent
IN your purchase.
Jean Huysmans, a first class French
ladies' tailor, formerly with Treffer !
with G. H. Grabbe, South Putnam
Davenport.
Thursday should be a great day in !
crockery and glassware at
NcCabes. Half off on all hats. trimmed |
Dr untrimmed. A quarter on all 9TH !,
sr millinery and crockery of all kinds. !
he entire day Thursday.
There are three guarantees back of |
every can of Snow Flake Flavoring |
Powder: the makers. the wholesalers. |
and your dealers. Your money will |
De returned If the flavor proves unsat- J
sfactory. 25-cent can now 10 cents.
The derailment of car No. 22S of the |
Third avenue line at Nineteenth street |
his afternoon caused a tie up of the /
street car service at that point for |
some little time The switch had be- |
come clogged with snow. and this |
caused the wheels to leave the rails |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16
Ring for Mr.. Kramer.
THE WEATHER Il.

Rain snow and warmer tonight
and Thursday, with the lowest temper
nture slightly below the freezing point.
}. VI. SHERIER, Local Forecnster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16

Temperature Mt a. 81; at $3.50
ID. M. rs. Maximum temperature in last
"a hours, ~; minImum temperature. Is.
Velocity of wind \ IL. M. IL miles per
hour. Precipitation. 30. Snowfall I'm
last rs hours. 80 inches
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16

For any disease of the skin there is
nothing better than Chamberlain's
Salve. 1t relieves the itching and burn
ing sensation instantly and soon effects
a cure. Sold by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16
Second Avenue Property Sold.

The property at 1911 Second avenue
has been transferred to Leopold ST.
mon by Simon Burns. the considera-
ton being $4,000 The deed was filed
in the circuit clerks office this morn
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16
Best for Home Use.

Order a case of Cross Country, the
best family beer. Rock Island Brew
ing company Old phone west 50, new
G0S9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-16

ments in Kingston, and very heavy |
traffic. which is being disposed of with
difficulty.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21
NEW TIME. cARD-A new til

Marshal Moore and turned over to the
office % the sheriff
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21

that is required of her. need not be
demonstrated b. the MissouTian code.
\ great many freaks and follies have
been laid at her door and she has laid
a great many at the doors Of other
people. She has caused many dissen-
sions amongst good pious neighbors
and has had her wings clipped an
equal number of times. Ii is generally
admitted that the hen is mightier than
her lord. Referring especially to the
gallus domesticus in Arizona, her latest
Is an egg left at this office. In build
ing this egg, there was division in the
shell. Two rooms As II were. one room
vacant. the other filled with a small
perfectly formed soft shelled egg.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21

NEW TIME CNRD|A new Tine
card has been issued on thu Arizona
Southern railroad. The train leaves at
Silverbell at a m. arriving at Red
Rock at II a. m. Leaving Red Rock
at Il: 80 D. m. it arrives at Silverbell
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21

cisco 2:25am. 2:25 am
THE Daylight Express"
for Wickenburg. Con-
gress Wenden. ga
lone, Prescott, Ash
Fork and East......... 81 Am. 9:n pm
A TRIP TO GlOBE-Superviso
Steward will leave today on trip to
Globe.
A VACATION ON THE COAST
Miss Prudence Gillum business mama
ger Of the Democrat left last night
for the coast where she will enjoy a
vacation Of several weeks.
FoRSAKES THE sEAsHoRE- ].
L. Jones. popularity know as Missouri
Jones to distinguish him from a few
thousand other Joneses in the country.
returned yesterday from the seashOre.
He says every other person he met
along the beach was an Arizonian.
BUSINESS AND PLEASURE Su-
perintendent George II. Smith Of the
capitol grounds returned Yesterday
from visit of a month on the
coast. II was not wholly Il trip Of
pleasure and recreation for Mr.. Smith
spent much of his time STUDYING the
numerous gardens and parks on the
coast. That however is a pleasure to
him.
PRACTICE FOR GOAT-Much BUSH
ness Of importance viii be transacted
at the meeting of the Modern Wood
men OF America tonight. In order TO
keep the lodge goat from getting out
of practice and the degree team from
their lines and maneuvers. a
who applies for admission
into the mysteries of the order has al
his friends back east notified. \ large
Of the Neighbors is re-
quested as a watermelon is to be cut
providing each one brings a melon.
FRED GARDNER ON FOOT-Fred
Gardner ianitor of the city hall has
lost his horse and buggy again. Some
thief or a member of syndicate OF
formed for the purpose Of de-
priving Mr.. Gardner Of his horse and
buggy put new deal through night
before last. Inquiry has been made
in every direction and the information
is given out that if the thief viii re-
turn the animal and vehicle to the city
hall plaza he will receive reward of
s. and nothing will be said or done
to him that will hurt him in body or
mind.
WHY is AN EGG-There is no tell
ing what the American hen will do
next. That she will do most anything
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21
eff East Washington ST..

with a painter who happened to nave
the implements of his profession with
him at the time. Sosa was drunk and
met the painter and his wife on the
street Sosa insulted Mrs. Painter ana
her husband sailed into him with
heavy brush loaded with fresh green
paint. one blow landed on Sosa's eye
Another abraded his lips and terrific
blow was landed on the back OF MS
head cutting a deep scalp wound. In
the melee fairly even coat OF green
paint was spread all over SOFAS face.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21
Local Daily Weather Report for The
Arizona Republican.

Accumulated excess in temperature
since January 1, 20 degrees.
Accumulated excess in rainfall since
January l, l.35 inches.
L. y. JESUNOFSKY,
Section Director.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21
HE HAD THE FINISHING

TOUCHES-Deputy Sheriff Adams
yesterday brought to the county Jail
the most gaily decorated individual
ever seen in these parts. He was
Manuel Sosa who had become involved
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21
sAkrA ~ TIME TABLE.
PHOENIX.

Departure Arrival
The Diamond Jo." for
Hot Springs Junction
Castle Hot 9pr1ngO
WickenburG,
Congress, Prescott, Je-
rome Ash Fork, Dem
yer, Kansas City, Chi
cago, Los Angeles. Cor
onado and San Fran
cisco 2:25 m. 2:2o a m
THE Daylight Express
for Wickenburg. Con-
gress Wenden. ga
lone, Prescott, Ash
Fork and East.... g.: am. 3:1k 2. m
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21

ment. has an fowl started to lay eggs
built on the compartment house plan
with rooms 10 let
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21

A TRIP TO GLOsE-Supervisor
Steward will leave today on trip to
Globe.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21

his white silk shirt, a new pair Of
trousers and rather fine straw hat.
The blood from his wounds had run
over the paint producing a wonderful
color scheme SOsa was arrested by
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21

ment has an fowl started to law eggs
built on the compartment house plan
] with rooms 10 let.
NEW RATloNs-Articles Of
! the following corporations were filed
! IN the office of the county recorder
| yesterday: National Piano PLAYER Co.
capital stock $4,000. incorpOrators, F..
NJ Farwel, W. Il. Cleveland. G. f.
Merrill: Utah Lead Co, capital stock
$1,000. 800. incoroorators, J. c. Lacy. G.
T. SilSer. ]. II. Linninger. r. f. l..
Frynier: Goldfield-Julia Gold Mining
Co. capital stock S1.OO0.000. incorpO
rators, Seymour Kisch. Julia Rogers
Kisch; Kansas Guaranty Co, capital
stock 100000. incorporators. r. :.
iTierman. Elmer f. Lyon: Persever-
ance Velvet Mining and Leasing Co,
capital stock $1,000, 600, incorporators,
Il. a. Marshall. VIM. Ellis: Wyoming
Freeburg Mining and Milling Co, cap
ital stock $1,000, 900. incorporators, l..
/. Chisney. II. L. ROBBERS. Fisher Har-
ris, James Chisney,- A +. Adams, l..
\. Marks: Miss-Penn. Lead and Zinc
Co, capital stock $1,000, 900, incorpora-
tors, James II. Peal, VIM. Steele. ].
w Bethel: Mexican United Mining
CO, capital stock $2.0O0.000. incorpora-
tors, Weston G. BOYD, VIM. Il. Kinsye.
\. Jackson Wright; La E,strella Mining
and Milling Co, capital stock. s3.500.-
O00: incorporators, J. L. Lee. G. W.
white: Ia Forona Mining and Milling
Co. capital stock $1,000. 600. incorpOra-
tors. ]. II. Nelson. II. G. Kinsman: r.
F.. and NJ. oil Co. capital stock. $500
600. incoroorators. c. NJ. Reynolds, w.
. Emerson. J. +. Mcdonald
NO YEARLY RATE-The article
published in these columns a few days
ago concerning the rate for irrigation
water has caused the inquiry FROM
several as to what the yearly rate
would be. Heretofore under some of
the canals such rate has been given.
Under the government supervision,
however, there will be no yearly rate
at present, and the only one given is
that published, which is 81 per acre
for the winter season from October to
January.
HE HAD THE FINISHING
TOUCHES-Deputy Sheriff Adams
yesterday brought to the county Jail
the most gaily decorated individual
ever seen in these parts. He was
Manuel Sosa who had become involved
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21

tain has a longer day than the man On
the valle:.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-21

at 2:30 D. m. This il according
Pacific time. All previous time tab,
are cancelled.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-02

has been in trouble. Only few months
ago he wired to Marsh from Bisbee.
Ariz-, to send him $50. promising to re-
pay in thirty days. Marsh did not send
the money and figures himself $50
ahead. He states that Burnett comes
of excellent people. has a beautiful
wife and two children. as well as a
sister. in Bisbee, and father who is a
reputable resident of Phoenix. He
does not believe that Burnett's people
will render him any assistance, as he
has proven himself unworthy of help
in the past
And still Ed Shattuck awaits the re-
turn of his wife. The couples home
is at Twenty ninth and Folsom streets.
and the husband is proprietor of the
cigar stand at 10 Grove street. He
still says he is ready to forgive the
erring woman and would gladly help
her regain her moral equilibrium. Il
do not believe" he says, 'fn the prin-
ciple of thrusting people farther down
when they have sinned: / believe in
helping them up"
Shattucks anxiety to see his wife is
only equaled by the desire of the po-
lice to locate her. They want to make
some inquiries as to Burnett's past and
his method of collecting money on
checks and drafts totalIing nearly $500
that have been returned unhonored
from a score of banks.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-02
Sergeant Bird.alI and Deputy sheriff

Sergeant BirdsaIl and Deputy Sheriff
Whalen.
The three were standing at the cor
ner of Post and Fillmore streets early
yesterday evening, when they were ap
preached by a stranger and informed
that Burnett would be at the Tuxedo
saloon on Fillmore street at about s
o'clock. The police were there at the
appointed time. and Whalen laid his
hand upon Burnett when he entered
Burnett ran. For five blocks the min
ions of the law pursued the elusive
check writer, and then Whalen pulled
his revolver and fired into the air. Bur-
nett made jump for the fence which
skirted the sidewalk and would have
made his escaped if Schunken had not
grasped the situation and Burnett's leg
simultaneously. There he was; hung
up as completely as his own checks,
and the officers manacled him and led
him away to the Bush-street station.
Captain of Detectives Duke interviewed
the accused later.
detectives MdutSOh anu It6ynOlQS
started on a quest for Mrs. Ed Shat
tuck. the young married woman who
had been Burnett's companion ever
since that worthy started out. week
ago, on a tour of the State in Billy"
Brackets automobile. The detectives
were commissioned also to locate Ed
sutton. the Goldfield man who has been
a member of the gay party and a
friend of Burnett in the latter's auto
mobile excursions up and down the
tenderloin and from San Francisco to
Walnut Creek and San Jose.
Sutton was standing in the Tuxedo
saloon when Deputy Sheriff Whalen
placed his hand on Burnett's shoulder
to arrest him. During the short strug-
gle which followed Sutton disappeared.
and. it is believed. notified Mrs. Shat
tuck of the probable capture of their
free handed friend.
Mrs. Shattuck and Sutton were traced
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-02
Caught by Small Boy at
Post and Steiner as He
Flees From the Police
SEARCH CONTINUED
FOR MRS. SHATTUCK
Woman Who Accompanied
Bold Check-Writer Has
Not. Yet Been Located

Struggling ignominiously ON top of a
six-foot fence, with a young man hold
ing vaIiantly to one leg, and three po-
Ifcemen In hot pursuit, Albert Burnett,
the man of many bad checks, was taken
into custody ingloriously early last
evening. The scene of the arrest was
at Post and Steiner streets, and the
lad who helped the arm of the law by
holding TO- the leg of Burnett was
Henry Schunt2en of o. Elliott Park. The
arresting party, that had made q five
block run, consisted of George Mongolia,
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-02
BAD CHECKS A PLENTY
Victims of Sharpers Report Their
Losses to the Police

The case of ''Toot Toot'' was not the
only one involving bad checks to oc-
cupy the attention of the police yes
terday. Among others were the fol-
lowing:
II. Quaid. theatrical manager at
1888 Sutter street, reported that he had
cashed check for $25 for a stranger.
Severan Bros, 2110 Fillmore street.
notified the police that they had
cashed a check for SIS on behalf of
w. E. Rogers. The same individual
cashed check calling for IS with
Roos Bros.
Philip Joseph of s20 O'Farrell street
reported having cashed check of s35
for a stranger. who represented him
self as an Alaskan miner
Fred Meyer of 1883 Devisadero street
also reported that he had cashed bad
check calling for $50 for George Will
liams.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-02
Unrufhed Young Man, Who
Answers All Questions
Calmly, Last of Twelve
TRIAL is TO START
MONDAY FORENOON
Jerome Intimates Prose-
cution Will Finish Di-
rect Case the First Day

NEW YORK Feb. with the
acceptance and swearing in of Ber-
nard Gerstman, the youngest man of
the twelve, the jury which will try
Harry Thaw for the killing of Stan
ford White was completed at 4:30
o'clock this afternoon.
After Gerstrnan had come through
all the questioning, unrufHed, ortho-
dox and sound, District Attorney
Jerome turned for whispered con-
sultation with his colleagues. At the
same time six heads were grouped
close together above the counsel
table of the defense. They were
those of Harry Thaw and his lawyers,
Delmas. Hartridge. Peabody. o'Reilly
and Gleason,
For thirty seconds there was per-
feet silence In the courtroom. while
the Judge sat waiting on the bench
and young Gerstman in the witness
chair, beside him, fmperturbabIe as
ever. waited the word that would
either dismiss him or commission him
a potent factor in determining the life
or death OF a fellow-man.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-02

Attitude of theCity's
School Board Is
Unyielding
Was Summoned in
"Inferesf of Peace"
japanese Question
Considered by
the Cabinet.
Washington Government
Is GraveIy Concerned
By Ira E. Bennett

WASHINGTON. Feb. l.
AT the meeting of the Cabinet to-
day The japanese question was
discussed at length. The Presi-
dent told his advisers that he had
asked the San Francisco school
authorities to come to Washing
ton in the interest of peace and IN
the hope that the school question
might be removed from contro-
versy without waiting for de-
cision by the courts. With the
japanese reassured as to the treat
ment Of her school children on an
equality with those of other coun-
tries residing IN the United States.
the President hoped shat the way would
be opened to a settlement of other ques-
lions by treaty or otherwise
Word was received from San Fran
cisco that the entire school board would
leave for washington on Sunday but
that its attitude on the segregation OF
orientals was unyfeIding.
The statement by the President to
"a the
Americana Japanese situation was more
serious lhan was generally imagined
and the impression derived from his
talk that Japan was apparently not
anxious TO reach a settlement of pend
ing questions. aroused a feeling Of ap-
.prehension among public men. today.
The President. it was also learned. was
being actuated by grave reasons that
had not been made public.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-02

Printer after it had shown dis
position to take slap at any
body or anything interfering with
the qualification of its passion for
work.
The tempest of protest against
enforced idleness was loosened
when Lieutenant Governor Porter,
reading the general file, announced
that something more than two dozen
bills could not be taken up be-
cause they had not been returned from
the engrossment committee. Senator
Rolley was wise to the situation and
had been lying In wait for his oppor-
tunity. He wanted to know why the
engrossment committee did not keep
up with the work and suggested that
if the committee needed help, some
action should be taken toward securing
it. Belshaw was there with an inquiry
about help and a plan of action. He
committee needed help, the secretary
of the Senate be instructed to round
up a few dozen of the attaches whom
he designated as useless and turn
them over to Chairman Reilly.
MCCARTNEY wITHDRAws BILL
The threatened invasion by a wing
of the loot brigade frightened Reilly
to his feet with hurried explanation
that the fault was with the printer.
The offer of help was politely but
pointedly ignored, and in manner
that would indicate that Reilly knew
how to let bad enough alone.
Belshaw wanted trouble with the
printer. Caminetti wanted to recall
bills from engrossment out of order.
compromise on adjournment was the
obvious result, and it was accomplished
with comparatively few casualties. The
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-02
NTER'S DELAY
It's SENATE
LAB0Rs
Bills Not Being in Type for
Engrossment the Upper
House Forced to Adjourn
MCCARTNEY .STUNG
BY PRESS CRITICISM
Withdraws His Objection
able Bill and Promises Re
ply to Those Against It
By George A. Van Smith
CALL HEADQUARTERS,
1907 EIGHTH STREET.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. H.
Forced to adjourn over until
Monday because it had no print
ed bills for engrossment, the SEN
ate instructed its secretary this
morning to prod up the State