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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-21
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-21

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w b a t is 80
game as a man
III June-with a
straw hat when
the m ere ury
drops.
A girl who
looks attractive
in a rainstOrm
Is entitled TO a
rebate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-21

1t always seems as if the ring Of tbs
bill collector comes under the head Il
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
NOT A GARISH EASTER
Continued from first page.

with bells on-and of the family diamonds.
Commissioner Jake" Katz wore his new $500
diamond for the time, its brilliancv undimmed
by the rival lustre of his new hat. Judge Fnelite
was there too, along with Sam Levy, Coroner
Harburger. sam Koenig, Captain Frank and Act
ing Captain Schulman Magistrate Hermann and
Simon Steingut Mayor of Second avenue.
Tho parade yesterday was somewhat dimmed by
the lustre of the Passover parade of the day be
fore when all the millinery got its first airing
II the East Side hit very hard in the financial
strngency Of the last few months, there was no
evidence Of it Yesterday or Saturday.
Along about O'Clock a good part Of the parade
took the for Coney Island. and by nightfau
that resort had the biggest Easter crowd Of its
history Surf avenue filled with surging
crowd that took up all the sidewalks and most
OF the streetat least. that part of II taken up
by the Coney automobile parade. Several hundred
machines went down to the island and chased up
and down Surf avenue in two long lines
None Of the Lig parks was open and won't he
Until next month but the crowd found plenty to do.
The Surf avenue music halls and beer parlors were
filed by thirsty crowd. There some new
rides the island two of them in the Bowery
having new and particularly violent joits and
drops. They did not have cars enough to care
for half the people who wanted to risk their lives
All the old ones did business equalIed only by
the sale fried eels that could not be told from
walking sticks in outward appearance. and the
fragrant and perennial frankfurter
The big pavilion that is to cover most of old
Steeplechase is about finished. and hundreds stared
at the big structure In surprise That is only the
FIRST of lot OF buildings and amusement en-
terprIses which 10 go up at that end or the
island. The show people OF Eoney island have de
cided that there Is no further expansion To- be
had toward Brighton Beach and all the new build
ing IS 10 be done toward the end the resort
Drcamand i being painted and scraped and
whitewashed and torn up by the roots. SO that it
won't look like the same old park at an this sum
mer. one whole side is pretty nearly demolished
now To make room for the new shows among
them being a brand kind of ride being built
by W. \. Ellis. Edouardo Enrco de Broker. who
tested tho ride yesterday for the first time. says
that IT viii make ones heart bounce up against
The palate moro times than any other ride on the
island. lie sNuars 10 it tho word OF press
agent
There i- almos. much -cthIty across the
street IN Luna Park where Fred Thompson Su-
perirt>ndent McClelland ara corps Of eight rrsrs
agent led ~ tie rednuhtabls "Stuny" paviz ara
auttlnS the ner slrfnr COAT ef paint on the park
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
EMERGENCY CASES.

Letters begging for temporary help continue 10
reach the Office daily. Some of the most urgent
have come from the following members; \
woman in OswegO County, y. y. is too poor 10
pay d doctor to to her isolated home so
she continue TO suffer from 4 complication OF
diseases that makes life burden. widow VINO
has to support two small children by washing needs
help With her rent she Will be dispossessed
a particularly sad that will appeal 10 those
in sympathy with sufferers from tuberculosis IS
that OF a worthy young man, absolutely without
means who needs funds to meet his board ana
doctors bills. lie is beginning to lose hope and
courage II. his long struggle for health 1t is a
for immediate sunshine The old soldier in
Jersey city who aided from the emergency
fund AMI with clothing from Mrs. Matthews has
passed from earth life. He obtained work as he
hoped, but took a severe cold and died IN snort
time His widow asks for help toward the
funeral expenses. Mrs II. asks if something can
be uUue for distressing in Reading. Penn
where sickness and loss of work will the
family to be dlspossessed from their little home.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
CONTRIBUTIONS

large contribution Of fine clothing and fancy
articles came from Mrs. Knckerbocker. OF Man
haitian; boxes Of clothing, hats. shoes, etc
from Mrs. Louis Bossert; Easter cards from Pill
grim branch; pictures, fancy articles shoes etc.
from Mrs. G.. of Brooklyn; shoulder shawl from
Mrs Reinhart. Paterson, y. j.: 135 Easter cards
and ten books Tor children, from H 5 SimOns. OF
Lakewood, y. j.; fancy articles Easter eggs
sachets etc. from Mddletowu. Conn; infants
clothing and cards, from Miss Morris; fancy Easter
egg for crippled girl and rabbit for little boy, from
b F. cards etc. from Maplewood, y. J., and
Miss Bender, of Philadelphia; a dress for a
child and Easter greetings for hospital children
from Sarah /. Perry; Easter gifts from Mrs
Iosee Of Norwich. and NJ. P. w. OF TorringtOn
Conn: two spring suits Easter presents for
two worthy young women from Abraham Lehr
Of Gloversvile; picture frame, from Miss H Linds-
w. Of Washington fountain pen from Miss F.,
OF Potsdam, y. Y; three dozen Easter postals
without name, and some from Chicago. Brook
lvn and Norwich Conn: mems clothing. from Mrs
Frost; women's clothing. from Massena y Y:
box Of reading, from Hotel Belleclaire: knitted
articles, from Mrs. Jane Lyle. of Florida two
fine gowns, from Mrs. Coleman, of New Jersey;
large and helpful contribution of clothing for
men. and children. shoes. fancy articles
woods, boxes Of writing paper. stamps. books. etc
from Ondawa, Cambridge IN. " Chapter. D. a r.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
HELPLESS POWER BOAT RESCUED
Three Men Were Drifting Seaward When
Revenue Cutter Comes to Aid

While The revenue cutter Hudson vas going down
10 Quarantine shortly before sunset yesterday the
boarding inspector saw a 20foot power boat bobbiug
up ana Gown in chopPy about half mile
north Of Robbins Reef Light One Of the three men
aboard was working or The engine
When the cutter passed m. small boat the latter
Ras getting under vaH, and, after putting several
night Inspector aboar. the incoming fruit steamer
Baker. the Hudson headed for the Battery Mean
VfIe heavy sqlall came NJ, and Captain Bradley
remarked That tho small boat might be in danger.
The boarding officer picked up the glass and shout
% 80 the captain. Guess hal better 20 for that
hcst quick. The power boat Was drifting seq
Rard before stiff northwest Wind The boat
which had no name painted on her sides was the
Clio Der owner John Burnett, said his gssolene
had given out The cutter threw him line and
after being toned half mile the Clio broke loose
p3.e esa'h Sh' Vas taken IN tow and the men were
aIo'd ~ - george, staten Island. The Clio left
<''-S' i'lA' Long Island early yesterday for
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
PORTO RICO COFFEE MEN COMPLAIN
President Drinks Their Product But Sol
diers and Jackies Do Not Get It.
from The Tribune Bureau

Washington. April l9-Porto Rican coffee plant
ers are in bad way. and unless the United
States government takes some action to foster the
coffee raising industry this very important line Of
tropical agriculture must fail 50 asserts Tulio
I.arrinaga the Resident Commissioner from the
island. VINO Is the official representative of Porto
Rico on the floor OF Congress ana before the gov
erument departments. Nj. Larrlnaga makes fre-
aucnt trips 10 the White House and the offices OF
the departmental heads To plead for executive ac-
ton that will help out his countrymeu but ON
none Of these missions is he more earnest than
when hunting hope and cheer for the coffee men
When We plead for help for our coffee planters
We srs reminded that there is duty coffee
ana that W ought 70 be prosperous said Mr.
I.arrinags That sounds very we'll but what are
and planters in Brazil lose two or three cents
mound Why? Because cannot compete with
them in labor In Brazil they pay their aborers
scarcely anything al all. We pay living wages,
our coffee is clean and good. The Brazilian prod
ground with the coffee. At the same time We are
obliged TO admit that we cannot sell product
as cheaply the same grades of Brazilian coffee
and the result &c that nobody wants it,"
Mr.. Larrinaga says that the Porto Rcan product
has been used exclusively in the White House for
the last three years Ever since the St. Louis
exposition Porto Rican coffee has been the regu-
lar beverage the White House. and the Presi-
dent has written a letter in which he says that he
drinks other kind. In the specifications for
supplies for the army and navy Porto Rican cof
fee gets the preference, but our dealers and
planters always have to bid two three cents
pound higher than the men in Brazil never
get any contracts
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
4 J.4P4NESE UORLD TOUR.
Fifty-seren Globe TrOtters Au1re
Here-Their Dissertations.

The dfty-seven japanese around -the-world tray
ellers who have been in Washington for three
days where they met President Roosevelt arrived
I'm this city yesterday for four days stay before
continuing on their way to Europe. The party.
including three women. went TO the Park Avenue
Hotel, whore three pages of the register look like
Who's Who in Japan
The visitors representing many professions,
trades and industries. making their globe en-
circng trip under the auspices of the newspaper
"Asah Shimbun.' published in Toxic and Osaka.
They hope to be home again in ninety days from
the date Of their departure.
Like most OF the natives Of Japan, they are OBJ
servant and their principal observations aside from
the vastness of this country are that President
Roosevelt is fine representative Of the American
Samurai, that Chicago is a very noisy and dusty
city and that New Workers live mostly up in the
air" As for the possibility Of any serious differ
ences arising between the United states and Japan
there was a unanimity Of opinion that such a thing
could never happen,
The merchants in the delegation also belittled the
Importance of the Chinese boycott of Japanese
manufacture They all expressed themselves as
well pleased with the progress of affairs in Nippon
no in japan" said NJ Tsuchiya the Toxic
correspondent of the Osaka "Asah Shimbun' is
thinking about war the country Is too busy
thinking Of recuperatng from the war with Russia
Besides, too friendly with the United States
to think of such d thing"
Speaking of tho Chinese boycott s Mkt a mer-
chant, said: Il dom think the boycott of japanese
goods IN China will amount to much. 1t was start
ed IN Canton. which is the seat Of all revolution
AIRY movements in China. The Cantonese have al
ways been very friendly to Japan and antsgonstic
TO the Peldng government
;. lde, proprietor of two Shanghai newspapers.
said.
The boycott is merely an imitation Of the Amer
lean boycott. and when the Chinese people become
better educated they Will see that it harms the,,
more than it does the foreigners"
Inc three women in the party are Mrs Nichi
Nomura' OF Yokohama; Mrs. X. Umehara of
Osaka, and Mrs. Y. Hori of the same city. They
got here in time yesterday TO see something of the
Easter display Of women's fashions. and mar
yelled much at the size of the hats worn nv tb,.
American women
Inc nippon club gave a reception last night for
visiting compatriots. The latter Will remain in
New York until Thursday, when they will sail on
the steamship Cedric for Liverpool Their stay
here VIII be taken mp with sightseeing mostly in
automobiles They VIII visit the Hippodrome ro-
night and Buffalo Bits tomorrow night
The party left Yokohama on March Is ana Will
end their world tour al Tsuruga. when they wnl
nave travelled 20.725 miles.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
CHELSEA BRANCH REPORT.

President of the T :. s
The gross receipts from the Easter sale of the
Chelsea branch held on April 10 and II, were
$U7 D. Articles for this sale received from
hfty-one persons, whom l personally thanked by
card. Two parcels were received without names
Seven Of the branch members helped with the
sewing and preparations for the sale. The fifty
four yards of shirting material for was
made up. The summarized report Of good cheer
work done through the month is follows: Paid
part rent for two families and bought groceries
for six where Illness and lack of work required
temporary help; made over and repaired clothing
secured permanent position for girl and
temporary work for three men and boy: gave
Goa! TO one family; provided needed diet five
ConSumptiYe girls; of the $40 by the Bridge
port branch s. is now being used to send a girl
10 a farm in New York State who is Just begin
ming TO show signs of tuberculosis A friend has
kindly offered to give her months board pro-
yided eleven new garments and siXty-three part
~ new ones to those whom they fitted and were
suitable, gave three outfits for infants. loaned
money 10 an artist in hard luck and a gentle
woman in reduced circumstances who needed tenn
porary help and sent sixty-three Easter greetings
The Singer company kindly passed on q machine
in good working order for the of the branch
This will be means of helping many poor
mothers by making our general work for them
more easy.
! wish 10 thank most heartily every one who so
kindly added by his or her interest and generosity
in this good work of helping people 10 help them
selves. one member. : well as two n..vv
friends, resulted also from this special effort
which is most encouraging
MRS PIERREPONT a. GREENE
President Chelsea Branch
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
FIND ALLEGED SCHOOL OF THEFT.
Youthful Alumni Sent Out to Steal Phila-
delphia Police Say.
-gl TeI.ersr. 10 tn Tsl..nr.I

IlIad- puIa, Apr!! lS.-WItl Tie arrest oi i've
persons arraigned before Magistrate Baton. in the
Central police station to-day detectives declare
they have broken up school of crime and gang
Of youthful shoplifters and package thieves whom
they suspect of having stolen goods valued 81 800
in the last six weeks
The prisoners Samuel Schwartz Joseph
Myers. octayia Bacon. Samuel Rosen and Max
Nsnln. SN other persons amone thcm tho al
legged head Of the school are Ia bc arrested. Ac-
cording a. tho detectives youths % the sums were
taught 10 steal special attention being given TO
Instruction IN shopliftns and stealing packagcs
from wagons II IS said that the school has bean
n operation only sik weeks.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
UNEARTH SKELETONS AT SANDY HOOK
Bodies Found on Reservation Believed to
Have Been Those of Revolutionary Soldiers

Sandy Hook. y. J.. April 19.-The quartern1aster's
department at Fort Hancock is caring for the
bones Of men dug up recently on the reservation
Sixteen of the bodies have been found inside
brick vault which has been unearthed and others
have been found in the earth near by. Meanwhile
every effort is being made 10 learn the identity OF
the bodies
lhere Is tradition that several officers and men
we're frozen 10 death during the first part of the
revolution while in camp upon the Hook They
were Americans. according to mainland folklore
Then too there is the story of the Hook being rbs
refuge of the British the disastrous retreat
across New Jersey. Some relics have been recov-
cred from the vault. but nothing that throws light
on the identity Of the dead.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
WRECKED SCHoONER's CAPTAIN HERE
Ten-Year-Old Son Who Was with Parents in
Accident Saws He'd Go Again.

Cap1sin Frank p. Hardy Of the three masted
tchooner H Z. Thompson, which was wrecked on
April on q reef at Anagada. near the island Of
Virgin Gords. West Indies, arrived here yester-
dav with his wife and ten-year-old son. Arnold, on
the Quebec liner korona-
The Thompson. which left Baltimore March
q with empty barrels, into thick weather on
April and drifted tie reef Captain Hardy, his
wife and son and six members Of the crew went
ashore in their small boat au5 later took sailboat
for ST Thomas, where they boarded the Korona.
Captain Hardy declined TO give the details Of how
he went the reef. saying that he preferred 10
make the first report 10 the owners. Croweu &
Thurlow. OF Boston. The captains son said he did
not mind being wrecked and that he would sail
again with his father when the latter took another
vessel.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
THANKS FoR CHEER.


Miss Powell OF the Wickham Diet Kitchen. re-
ports trat fine baby carriage from Mrs Wyckof'
OF the Clinton Comm branch, has been received
and it was more like a Christmas tree than anything
else, packed with all kinds of useful artI-
cles for the three children Of the poor mother who
is trying to support them 30 cents a day and
she is overwhelmed with joy Miss Powell adds; II
does seem though people were very kind IN TINS
world"
The consumptive girl in the Adirondacks sends
many thanks for the hot water bag, fountain pen
and stamps forwarded to her through the general
Office The poor girl does not improve as rapidly
as # was hoped she would She writes that the
disease has affected both lungs.
In n family the West Side the burden OF sup
port rests upon the mother and oldest girl as the
father walks the streets daily IN search OF NoIN
which it is impossible to find. He needs pair
Of trousers badly-smalI size-to keep from looking
shabby. Rent day is a gloomy one for such IainI-
hes but registered letter from the T. > >
brought a large ray OF sunshine TO this mother' as
it enabled her 10 pay her landlord
Words of gratitude come from consumptlVe
camp in Arizona for all he magazines, illustrated
papers. etc. that have reached the campers from
the T : s members.
The board of managers Of the Little Mothers
Aid Association wishes to thank the T : : for
the piano given through Of its members for
the branch opened al No 365 East lflst street
1t will be used for the children Other acknoWi-
edsnents Of cheer received through the once
have come from Live Oak. Fla: Rowland. y c;
Patchogue. Long Island West 18th street, ManIlat-
tan; No. Il branch. Hardwick. Mass; South Ferry
Day Nursery and from George O. Dresser. the
crippled Young man Of Amboy. III. who had a de-
lghtfu birthday letter party He received fifty
attractive postcards twelve letters. two books.
candy pair of crutch rubbers. a letter seal a
magnet. etc. for all Of which he is deeply grateful
Mrs. DibeH the aged member Of the Clinton
Comm branch. received 24 postals on her birthday
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
INTERNATIONAL POLAR CONGRESS-
Herbert L. Bridgman Designated as Ameri-
can Delegate 10 Brussels Meeting.

Washington, April ls.-The American government
Is 10 take part IN an international polar congress
70 be held next month In Brussels. Herbert /
Hridgman, Of Brooklyn has been designated "a
tle american delegate The object Of the congress
Is stated 10 be 10 unite the nations in planning
ara carrying out some practical scheme Ia reach
me -'orlh fole- il Is regarded likely that the
meeting VIII result IN d-s sgiiation ,f =, cam,
mission 10 further the desired end Mr. FriJe,,,a, =,
ls understood 10 he bound Dy no restrictions on
bis participation IN The congress Dut s3cj rss,l,
a. are attained Viii undoubtedly be- thereafter sab
i"'ii"d 1" the governments participating for nnal
approval. '
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
FIRE PANIC IN HISTORIC CHURCH
Flames Drive Audience from Building Where
Lee and Davis Worshipped
by Telegraph to The Tribune }

Richmond, Va, April 19-Fre in historic St
Pants Episcopal Church this morning broke M
the Easter services and created a panic The ere
broke among the Easter decorations above the
communion tahlc and caused by the crossing.
of elccttt" wires
This IS the second hre in ~ PauTs Ina . wear.
This IS the church iu which General Robert T. Lee
vorshpped ana in which JeferFon Davis Vss
seated when he TeaA .-Ns Of Chs evacuation At
Eicnncrs
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20

There are going to be some new shows there this
summer including another kind of ride and
a show about as thrilling the Train Robbery
of previous years
Disdaining 10 join in The after-church parade N
Fifth avenue. Harlem had several Easter parales
of its own, Riverside Drive. Lafayette Boulevard
Seventh avenue and the Speedway were thrOnged
win fashionabiy dressed paraders, who seemed to
disregard the Wet streets and the threatening
clouds Of the afternoon Grants Tomb was visited
by more than ton thousand persons.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
READING FoR HOSPITAL.

Mrs Alice Morris has been obliged TO return 10
the state hospital At Middletown. Conn, and writes:
How good it would seem to have some books ana
to read only for myself but for the other
inmates who find the hours long and weary. ana
I should appreciate a CHEEKY letter. ! am sure
there are members who would gladly respond to
reeds n they only knew how lonely We are.
The prt sident hopes that many Will forward cheer
to Mrs Morris distribute in the hospital as she
cid when there before.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
SOCIAL Functions.

The Mayhower branch, OF New Haven. Will hold
a cake sale on April .. the proceeds 10 go to the
T s : Rest Home for Working Girls. Owing to
the stormy night the attendance at the progressive
euchre given by the Ever Ready branch was not
as large as expected. Seventy-seven were present,
and they all had good time. The prizes were
especially fine. The beautiful cushion given by
Mrs. Rutter. OF Brooklyn. was selected by Mrs
Davis. the winner Of the first prize The receipts
from the refreshments helped increase the fund
for the branch treasury.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
THE ANNUAL Luncheon

Those who desire tickets for the Sunshine lunch
to he held the Hotel Astor on Nav } shoul1
send their applications to the Office as early as
possible in order that the rush of work NAV not
come at the last moment. Tickets are selling ran
idly. ard the affair promises To be even larger and
more enjoyable than any held in previous years
The president hopes that all the Sunshiners who
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
OTHER GIFTS.

In response to worthy plea" the following con
tributions have been received: Mrs Eugene N
Durkee, $40; Thank Offering, Palatne Brldse' 90
Mrs q. l. S, New Jersey, So; Nj Pearson Lois
Island So; ]. d. B., Flushing, So Mrs RELAY JeI-
sey City, 81. and F. p, Garden City 81
Dues and specials received: Mrs Robert Andrews
of East OraLge n. j.. s. 80 for the emergency iuIu
NJ. Il. J.. of Long Island, s. for blind woman MISS
b, s., as a special gift for cripple; Edlth NJ
Blakese, treasurer of the Coreopsls branch - IoI
badges and 81 dues Mrs. J. S. LAmoreauX -
for tickets; Cuba q. " branch y 5o' dues fuI-
chase branch 81; Ever Ready branch. 81 Orentai
Guild. brooklyn, 81; Kindergarten branch, Bennlhs-
ton, VT, 80 cents for blind girl Mrs. G., 40 cents
and Mrs. r.. % cents for expressage; Mrs w II.
Greene s. a special Easter gift for worthy
couple; Mrs. W. W, Cornwell, % cents for carriage
box by her, Mrs. Greanelle, S2 for uck-
cts; Mrs. Hamilton L. Downing, s. Mrs y W.
Newhouse who is to sail for Spain this month. has
sent her check for $40 her annual gift to sum
outing fund: Mrs. Williams, Of Harlem 81 30
lUIcheOn ticket
New-York tribune., 1908-04-20
EASTER FUND.

EASIER FUND
"A member in New Jersey has sent her ch@eCN @
for S25 to he used Easter cheer where II VIII
bring sunshine to others: A NJ. G.. of Manhattan
e.. Svracuso r : & 81 as little Easter greet
ing Miss Caroline Spiro. 81; Miss Julia Hlli' 80
Old Short Hills IN. j. branch 81; Mrs. clarence
William Coleman, Westfeld. n. j. 81; Miss Au-
gusta SetZ. HoDoken, IS; "A Friend at Fi''.s-
burg ~ Y 81; Mrs. c. r. Doremus, IrviHSton VI
Miss Cook Ossining 81; a Friend" a Middle
fOyV, Conn