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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill IEn-
tered at the postofilce as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
Hunor aae Philosophy
By DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

1t is foolish to worry, but If you
must do it get some one to pay you a
salary for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

The thing most repugnant to the
feelings Of most women is last years
fashion plate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Sometimes it is his wild oats tina
won't let man rest, and sometimes 1
is only his tame corns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Couldn't Tell.
"Now, just don't worry"
"Why not?"
'sEr-er-what did you say?"
II said. Why not?"
why. you chuckle headed idiot.
don't you know it is rank helesy to
ask such a question:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year In advance.
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township In Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Some girls really have a complexion
as beautiful as that of brand new
breakfast food.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Couldn't Believe II.
They are not married" q
"But I happen to know that they
are"
"Impossibler'
"Why?"
HE is actually polite to her."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

BY THE ). W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
What Tommy Ihouaht.
mamma

''Mr. Brown is such a funny man.
mamma"
"Why. Tommy ?"
.rause he allus goes barefooted On
the top Of his head"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
His Opinion.

els he man of good judgmentT
'T don't know"
.sWhat is your opinionT
Well, II he has good Judgment ht
AUST have all fired bad luck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

The idle rich make it necessary fo
most Of us to earn more than one Ii,
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Some men are honest because they
can't help 1t, and some are honest be-
cause others can't help it.
1t is easy enough to solve another
persons problem-unless you are first
required to put yourself in his place.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
DUNHAM SUSPECT
FIGHTS RETURN
Officers Reach Sherman and
Will Interview Prisoner
This Morning

SHERMAN, Tex. Sept. 2s.-Sheriff
Langford and Deputy Burlington from
California arrived here tonight from
Austin The city was in the grip of
a severe rain and electrical storm. The
officers were tired after their long
journey, so they went straight TO a
hotel They viii not visit the Jail until
morning. The California officers
stopped at Austin yesterday to secure
Governor Campbelrs signature to the
requisition papers. The desired sigma
ture was readily obtained.
Dunilam's lawyer visited him late to-
night and had another long conference
with the prisoner The attorney is
trying hard to serape up something
upon which to fight Dunham's return
to California, but so far absolutely
nothing has developed. The prisoner
has not secured single witness to
identify him or to vouch for his early
history.
Deputy Burlington is an old acquaint-
ance of the James c. Dunham wanted
in California for the sextuple murder
committed IL years ago. If the prisoner
in the Sherman jail is Dunham the
deputy will easily identify him
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
RUFF REPEATS
PEANUT TACTICS
Pursues Attempt to Evade Trial
by Serving Subpenas on
the Prosecution

PURSUING SILL another step N Ine
never ending attempts to throttle JUS
Ice and eyade a fair trial by interfer-
ence with the courts and the work OF
the prosecution, Abe Ruefs attorneys
yesterday began the service OF bundle
OF subpenas commanding the presence
at the Ruef trial on Monday morning
OF every one connected IN any way
with the prosecution whom IL Is pos
sible for them to reach
With q half score OF crooked and IL
legal attempts to prejudice or purchase
the Ruef jury already nipped in the
bud by the watchfulness OF Special
Agent Burns and his deputies, Ruefs
attorneys have resorted again to the
old plan OF interfering as much as pos
sible with the work OF the prosecution
Subpenas have been issued IN Ruef's
behalf for every man known by himself
or his henchmen to be IN Burns en-
play, and an effort viii be made to get
them into court and hold them away as
long as possible from their work OF in
yestigating members OF the Ruef jury
panel
In the light of the exposures that al
ready have been made the presert in
reference with the work Of the prose-
cution is apparent as an attempt TO
open the way for further endeavors 10
corrupt talesmen before they reach the
stand for examination in court Men
are drawn OF 10 prevent watchfulnes,
an opportunity is given for crooked
work on the outside and at the same
time Burns men are called into court,
where Ruefs attorneys are afforded an
opportunity TO indulge in ore Of their
favorite pastimes OF pointing them out
in an effort 70 prejudice the jury.
The subpenas drawn yesterday were
placed in the hands OF Jesse A Galland
for service Galland was formerly a
deputy under Sheriff Thomas J. O'Neil
and even while in office was known as
one of Ruefs foremost henehmen- No
pretense has been made that any of the
men subpenaed are to be called to the
stand as witnesses for any purpose. the
only object being TO intefere with
their work in holding them inactive
under an order of court
The forces OF the defense were great
ly agitated yesterday by the exposure
OF the plot to secure through bribery
the indictment of Francis J. Heney for
the shooting OF Dr. Handy II years ago
in Arizona Against the positive state
ments Of ]. c. Handy that he was
offered money TO charge Heney with
the murder OF his father the Ruef
forces could make no reply. Handy
was clear as to dates and definitely
connected Ruef with the scheme
Handy occupied a peculiarly delicate
position in the matter His parental
love and reverence for his father
prompted him some years ago TO make
a full investigation into the facts At
that time IL was his purpose to press
the case against Heney, but after he
had acquainted himself with all the
circumstances he was forced to con-
cIude that the testimony given by all
who had knowledge of the case COM
pletely exonerated Heney.
1t was not Handy's intention to re-
vive the subject, but when Ruef and
his defenders renewed the charge
against -Heney young Handy felt that
it was his duty TO let the public know
that he was no party to these attacks.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
FOUR GENERATIONS
WILL ATTEND FEAST
Mrs. l. P. Rixford, Pioneer, Will
Celebrate Ninetieth Anni-
versary With Dinner

Ms L P. Rixford. a pioneer Of Cali
1ornia. who as little girl rode on the
FIRST train on one Of New England's
first railroads, Will celebrate her nine
tieth birthday with her sons, her
grandchildren and her great-grand-
children on Tuesday at her home, 1910
Lyon street For the party OF % she
will cook an elaborate dinner. The
silver ware and table linen viii be a
set which belonged to her grandmother
and has been IN use for $50 years
Mrs Rixford came to California dur
ing the ffties. She was born in Win
chester and as a little girl OF six she
rode the first train from that town 10
Boston The engine was a diminutive
affair and the round trip consumed "a
hours
AT her birthday celebration, which
viii take place At o'clock in the
afternoon. the feast will be elaborate
and old fashioned. Mrs Rixford says
she will prepare every bit Of il in or
der that the rising generation may see
what q woman OF 90 can do. There
viii be an immense turkey. an old
fashioned chicken pie, down east mince
pies and monster cake on which go
candles will blaze.
The direct relatives who will be
present are. Her sons, E H Rixford
and G. L Rixford; her grandchildren.
DR.. Emmett Rixford, Mrs. W W. Sar-
geant. Loring Rixford. Mrs. c. R. John
stone. Allan Rixford, Mrs. Rogers
Beales and Halsey Rixford; great
grandchildren, Mary Campbell Rixford
Henry Covington Rixford. Emmett
Lane Rixford. W. ". Sergeant Jr.. En-
NETT r Sergeant and Kathryn Beales
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
STERLING lAMFNTS
HIS LOST animal
Poet Sends a Description of
"Skeets" and Offers Reward
for Her Recovery

Poet George Sterling has begun
search of California for his little dog
Skeets. whose loss one week ago was
told IN The Call The little animal,
who has been the friend OF many Cal
ifornia writer's and has herself been
immortalized in fiction. has not yet
been found. and both Sterling and Mrs
Sterling are inconsolable.
After waiting q week In the hope
that some tidings might come, Sterling
sent a detailed description OF the dog
to every police station IN this part OF
the state, Offering a reward. His at
tachment for Skeets is based on many
years association, and during those
years others whose names are widely
known in the world OF letters grew
fond of her. Charles Warren Stoddard,
author Of South Sea Idylls. and his
oldtime friend, Joaquin Miller, who
were often visitors at the Sterling
bungalow in Carmel, were among these.
Jack London made her one Of the char
acters in his great story, The Call
of the Wild" He described her there,
both her appearance and her nature
Since Skeets' disappearance Mrs.
Sterling, to whom she had belonged
for II years. has been nearly i'll with
grief. She was peculiarly attached TO
the little pet and the thought that the
dog may be with strangers grieving
TO get back TO her mistress is what
hurts her and the poet more than any,
thing else.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
Giy Attorney Viii Not Wait for
the Return of Attorney
q. McEnerney
Asks That Corporation Be COM
PEELED TO Deposit Excess
Money in Court
Warts Consumers TO Be Free to
Bring Suits for the Rate
Of Eighty-f1ye Cents

City Attorney Percy V. Long viii
. VsSzT1 &c The attack upon the gas con-
pz1y tcDoEroE. when he viii file two
EsocnzS 70 Er-it the terms OF the IN
Juoccoo against the IS cent rate In
Ezc G-SS notion he VIII ask that the
cooperation be required 10 deposit
UTth t1e court al money II collects
t70D oCzSuncrS In excess OF the IS
cent rzte- Long holds that by this
DczES the CONSUMERS would be afford
Cd a simple means OF reimbursement
u CzSS the prevailing injunction IS
cEssalTs6 n The second motion Ions
zzs1o@S SO as 70 leave consumers free
70 cs-zz6 re s. cent rae and 20 pro
csec Tl16 sES1s against the corporation
Both O these notions VIII be op-
rsSsd u TIE SzS company. which viii
Be -spreSsoted BY Attorney Joseph
Mayer. who Is acting II tie absence OF
Gsruet McEnerneE- IL Is understood
re coEpsny VII fle al affidavit IN
reply JC L1zt presented by the city In
Which II vas set forth thsk the public
hzs been charged a good round sum for
i62EzZe- 4cE-7S-1eT VIII rot return
10 san Francisco from Europe until the
ietler psH OF oeE month The city
attorney Is anxious TO proceed with the
CASE and IL IS possible that the hear
ing VII proceed without the presence
q the chief counsel OF the gas com
parry
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
SAN RAFAEL EDITOR AND
EX-MAYOR ARRAIGNED
Trustee BegIey Makes AlIega-
tions Against S. II. Olmsted
and II. c. Gieske

SAN RAFAEL. Sept. z6.-Consider-
able interest was aroused in San Ra-
fael today over the publication OF a let
ter written by Town Trustee James
Begley, in which he attacked s. Ohm
stead. editor OF the Marin County jour
nal, and ex-Mayor h c. Gieske. All OF
the men concerned are prominent politi-
cally and the citizens of the town are
watching the case closely
The published letter contains several
allegations. which accuse Olrnxtead Of
running a fake contest. in which sew
eral trips TO summer resorts We're Of
fered as prizes, ard OF Offering a year 5
subscription to a magazine with ever
years subscription TO his paper. which.
1t is alleged. has not been fulfilled.
Gieske is accused OF selling LIQUOR TO
minors at the time he was mayor of
San Rafael Gieske denies all OF the
allegations. stating that there was no
truth in any OF them Oimstead stated
today. that Begley was after him on
account of several articles he had pub
llshed. in which it was intimated that
Begley was running gambling games In
his place OF BUSINESS during the recent
carnival He denied the truth Of Beg
Iey's charges
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
POLICE INSPECTION
PLANNED BY BOARD
BIuecoats in Full Uniform to
Pass Under Critical Eye
of Commissioners

A thrill Of pleasurable anticipation
passed through police circles yester-
day when it became known that the
police commissioners had decided to re-
sumo the annual inspection of the de-
partment The resolution adopted by
the board fixes the time not later than
November j and the place is left TO the
discretion of Chief Biggy. The place
will be either Golden Gate park or Van
Ness avenue. The rank and file must
appear in full uniform, the khaki suits
of both. mounted and foot men being
discarded for the blue.
1t is four years since there was an
inspection of the force. ex-Chief Witt
man being then at the head of the de-
partment. During ex-Chief Dinan's in
cumbency there were no inspections and
the men lost to a great extent the smart
appearance that followed their con-
stant drilling For months Drill In
spector Gaughran has been putting the
men in the different districts through
their facings- paying particular atten-
tfon to the recruits. and he believes
that he has them in tiptop shape for the
inspection.
There viii be no parade this year, as
the present board does not believe in
marching the men through the streets
as it takes them too long of their beats,
and serves no good purpose. During
Wittman's administration the annual
parade and inspection were followed by
a banquet, but this viii also be omitted
The men will be put through a num-
Der of -evelutions following the inspec-
tion.sand there is great rivalry among
the platoons as TO which will make the
best showing.
All the stations and requirements
of the men will also be thoroughly in
spected by the commissioners
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
PEARL NECKLACE LOST
BY GUEST IN HOTEL
Young Girl Leaves Jewels in
Bathroom and Search Proves
Without Avail

SAN GATEO. Sept e6.-3Iiss Frances
Appleton. the charming Is year old
daughter Of r NJ Appleton of New
York who has been at the Perichon
house with her parents since their re-
turn from Lake Tahoe. is mourni1 z
the loss of double pearl necklace.
valued at $500. Appleton stated that II
the necklace was not recovered fin the
next few days he would call in detec-
tives
The Appletons. who are related TO
the famous New York publishing house
Of that name, recently came TO San
Mateo from Lake Tahoe. where they
had been spending the summer with
the z Duplessis Beylards On Mon
day night Miss Appleton went TO the
bathroom OF the PerichOn house. and
while there removed her string Of
pearls. which she believes she hung
on The doorknob- Forgetting them at
that time they were the first thing she
thought OF IN the morning
Miss Appleton notified her parents
and A thorough search was made, all
likely nooks being Investigated. Ser
wants were examined and all cIews fol-
lowed. but the jewels had vanished.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
BOND PROPOSITION
APPROVED BY LONG
Supervisors Turn Water Ordi-
nance Over to Election
Commissioners

The three propositions upon which
the voters OF San Francisco VIII be
called upon to pass at the special bond
issue election to be held November Il,
for the purpose Of authorizing q $780,
600 bond issue to clinch the city's Hetch
Hetchy and Lake Eleanor grant, were
yesterday sent to the election commits
sion by the board of supervisors after
their text had been approved as 10
legality by City Attorney Long. Longs
approval extends to the full draft OF
the ordinance calling the election.
which viii be passed TO print by the
board at tomorrow's session.
The acceptance Of the first two propo-
sitions by a two-thirds vote of the
people is vital to the whole project.
Upon that vote depends not only the
authorization of the bond issue, with
out which the private lands. rights
and claims can not be acquired. but
also the clinching of Secretary Gar
fields grant itself. The text OF the
propositions as they will face the yot-
ers on the ballot to be cast in Novem-
Der follows:
Proposition !. To authorize the eity and
county Of San Frsneisco to acquire by p,ircbs -
or condemnation public utility, viz 4 water
supply and works 10 be owned and Controlled
BY said city and county. TO furnish TO said cjtv
and county and TO the Inhabitants thereof =
sufficient supply OF good. pure water for all our-
poses the sources Of such supply 10 be Lake
Eleanor. the Herch Hetehy waller and the waters
Of the Tnoiunne river in Tuolnmne county. Cali
foTnis.
Yes.
No
Proposition II To incur bonded indebted.
ness hy the city and county Of California 10
the amount OF six hundred thousand $500 OOol
dollars for the purchase Of the lands rights
ana claims in and adjacent to the Hetch Hetchr
adjacent and near Lake Eleanor and within
constructing certain works all Of which are
necessary in order 10 comply with the condi-
tions and stipuIs tons agreed 10 by the city
and county in the acquiring OF certain rights
and privileges heretofore granted by the in
terror department or hereinafter to be granted
By the congress Of the United States
Bonds issued for such purposes shall bear in
terest at the rate Of IA per cent per annum.
payable semiannualIy.
Yes
No
Proposition Ill To acquire by purchase the
property Of the County Line water company used
in supplying portion of the city and courtT
with water AT cost not TO exceed $50 600 the
same 20 be paid for out OF the annual revenue
OF the city and county.
Yes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
BERKELEY OFFICIALS
MUST STEP DOWN
e. c. Marliave Declares That
People Are Tired of Their
Administration

BERKELEY, Sept 2s.-The town
trustees were scored at the meeting
OF the conference committee OF the
improvement clubs last night when E.
c Marliave. former assistant postmas-
ter. declared the people were anxious
TO get them out OF Office He said the
town officials had made no move to-
ward calling for & freeholders cleo
tion for a new town charter, because
they knew under a new regime they
could not hold their positions He con-
tinued:
7 don't know why the people feel
this way about their town officials, but
Il is apparent 70 every one that they
do A new charter will be greeted by
the residents OF this city with open
arms, largely on account Of the desire
10 make a change OF officials"
President Victor Robertson of the
conference committee. who has been
the presiding officer for two terms. was
reelected last night z 7. Houghton
was elected vice president and J. L.
TisdaIe secretary.
The committee discussed the proposed
charter at the meeting fayoTing the
commission OF government
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
MAYORS OPPONENT
WINS TWO HONORS
Athlete Loses Work for Criti-
ciSm, but Wins Race and
Crowds Cheers

SANTA CRUZ. Sept 2s.-As Charles
Trabilg, q young athlete. who had
openly denounced Mayor J. A Linscott
OF WatsonFiiIe. accusing him OF being &
sn enemy 10 good government, dashed
through the streets Of Santa Cruz in
the finale OF & relay race from Watson
vile he was loudly cheered today By
crowds gathered along the streets.
The original plan was for a team
OF - men from the WatsonviIie Young
Mems Christian association 70 carry a
challenge 20 be sent from Mayor LIN
Young Mems Christian association, the
challenge TO be sent from Mayor Lin
scott OF WatsOnville 10 Mayor S. A
Palmer OF Santa Cruz
To this plan Trabing, the crack
sprilteT OF the WatsOnvflle team. OBJ
1ec1ed- He refused TO carry any kind
q 2 message from Linscott, stating
. that he did not consider him e clean
ofhcikl. inasmuch as he catered to
gambling. 70 re6light districts and ac-
eompanying evils and in no way stood
1or good. clean government
Trshing's frankness aroused the ire
~ WzEonvflle's chief executive
Through intrigue and pull he sue
ceesIe5 IN having the young man dis
charged from his position in the Wells
Fargo Office where he worked Despite
this Trabing maintained his stand.
Ny employer told me I must keep
oa. Of politics" he said, but rather
1hsn 90 otherwise ] would lose q hun
6red 5obS Linscott's tactics are those
~ contemplate petty politician who
woVid deny 4 man the right 20 assert
himself Tor what he considered his
cit5-s good
As 4 result or Trabing's attitude the
crizinal plan was discarded and the
message was sent by Matthew Mac
Cowan. president of the Watsonville
y M. O. A. 10 Professor ". p Lins-
cott. vice president OF the local I II
C. A.
4. Tie story of Trabin's opposition 70
Mayer Lfnscort was known IN Santa
cruz and when the young fellow
dashed through the streets today he
was given = great ovation by the
crowd
The race was faster than anticipated.
the 1G'z miles being made by the 90
r-en in I-s1 SO Trabin made the fast
ess tsme and Harold Harshbeck was
second The Santa Cruz team accepted
.the challenge and VIII return the ac-
ceptzEce over the same course next
Sotnrday. The big race from Santa
cTuz To WatsonvIlie VIII take place
october 10
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
MISS HATTIE JACOBS
TO WE'D J. KR0NBERG
Sister of Isador Jacobs AM
1Ouuces Engagement 10
Young Businessman

As 4 surprise 70 their friends here
comes the news Of the engagement of
Miss Hattie Jacobs and Joseph Kron-
berg. which was formally announced
yesterday by Isador Jacobs brother Of
The bride 10 be- Although A warm
friendship was known 70 exist between
the Young people both OF whom are
popular even their nearest friends had
no cause 10 suspect shat K vas more
than = friendship and the announce
merr has caused a merry storm OF con-
CALCULATIONS and good wishes No dat e
has been set Tor The wedding. which
viii take place IN this city in the near
Ilfufe.
rlri and. possesses great charm OF man
r,er.- kronberE although he has spent
ire last feW years fE Nepa- is well
known here and prominent - business
and fraterna1 circles. After their mar
rage he and his bride VIII make their
home IN Eapa-
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
DEPOSITORS ASK MOOSER
TO SELL BANK ASSETS
Executive Committee Holds a
Meeting and Urgent Reso-
lutions Are Adopted

The executive committee Of the Mar
ket street bank depositors' protective
association held a meeting last night
and adopted a resolution requesting
Receiver Mooser TO sell every avail
able asset and convert all property into
cash. so that the depositors can re-
ceive dividend as soon as possible.
The depositors are all to be asked to
file their claims at the bank and not
to accept the interest on the bonds of
the Market street securities company.
which would give that company the
right 20 collect any dividend that the
bank might pay.
The members of the committee pres
ent al the meeting last night. and who
make the request TO the depositors are.
r c. Randolph, NJ H Morris. Mrs. C. c.
Cook. James L. McNew, J. F. Seike and
c. r. Gore.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-27
Suburban Breyities

ENGINEER BUYS RANCH Redwood CITY.
Sept 26--Edward G. Jones. chief engineer OF
the San Francisco gas and electric company
has purchased the Rjx ranch In the Porfols val
ley. Of the famous old holdings for a
country home
BURNED BOY Is BETTER-AIsmeda, Sept.
2s.-LAwrence Lathe. the two rear old son OF
F. A. Lathe OF 2I23 Clement avenue who was
burned while playing with matches three weeks
ago and whose condition for time was consid-
cred serious has been pronounced out Of
danger
PROMINENT DIVINE TO PREAcH-s,s-
media Sept 25.-Rer Dr. ]. d. Hammond. gen
ersI secretary Of education for the Methodist
Episcopsl church South IN the United States
viii preach al the Union street Methodist Epis-
corai church South tomorrow morning at II
o'clock