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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02

stick IN the game. Addressing him
self to D. J. Beihl, representative Of the
Ley Construction company, he said: do
you want Us 10 open up on you2 You
know that you haven't got leg to
stand On, DO you wantlto force US to
chase you out Of this city? That's what
It WI como to Il you force us to tell
what we know about some OF these
bids. We tried to hand you all lit.
tie saive, but you don't seem to know
how to have taken It" Whereupon
Mr.. Biehl retired to bis seat b the
rear Of the gallery beside Attorney
james Todd.
This seemed 20 have had the eject
Of Certifying momeutarIly the atrnos-
phere. end tho council proceeded to q
vote. The result is givUn above.
The council Instructed that the may
or, city clerk city attorney end city
engineer, with tho counsel Of Mr. Al
word, prepare o contraot with he Pitts
burg company, tbs same TO be submit.
ted to the council for adoption before
finally entered into,
The council thus pursued the only
course open to It f. It's desire was to
proceed without further delay IN 80
curing a filter. It WAS necessarily
obliged either 20 accept the report Of
Engineer AlvoTd or dispense with his
Services and start the whole proceed
Ing Of inviting prnposals over again,
1t Is. Of COURSE TO be hoped that the
committee TO witch IL Entrusted tho
duty Of preparing the contract With
the ayoeessftu bidder VIII safeguard
the 1ty's interests from every view.
point and properly indemnify the mu-
nioiHaltsy b the fullest extent,
sRiesn ohaectfonz IN Petition,
seyagl Positions Of property ewR'
eFs eh3eeting to opening saloons In
several locations n the city, which
have heFetefepe been referred to in
The, Argus, were an the city clerks
deak. Int the hopg ives 80 late when
the aldermen aaished with che filter
report Gat Il was yaeah to adjourn
until fhls eveaaHg te anish the bush
ness Of tAa meetiag
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
GIVE PEARY 0. K.
National Geographical Society
Experts Declare He Has
Proved Claims.
PREACHED THE NORTH POLE
;Statement Of Finding Expected To.
morrow-A1askans Preparing
to Climb Mt. Mckinley.

Washington, Nov. 2.-Concluding N
every detail an examination OF Peary s
proofs of his discovery of the north
pole, the scientists appointed to pass
on the explorers records will submit
their report tomorrow morning to the
board Of managers OF the National
Geopraghic society. The belief among
the scientists Is that the explorers
claim has been upheld. Members Of
the committee Will not discuss the
findings.
Claims Established.
Washington, Nov. 2-Commander
Robert E. Peary practically was in
dorsed by the National Geographic so
ciety yesterday as discoverer OF the
north pole.
Every indication points to the fact
that PeaTy's personal statements be-
fore the subcommittee OF the society
yesterday convinced its members that
he had set foot on the top of the
world. The explorer has been invited
to deliver the first of his public lee
lures before the society here on Nov.
II, and it was pointed out that had
the proofs been open to the slightest
question he never would have been
asked to appear.
Statement Out wednesday.
It was announced last night at the
home of Rear Admiral c. H. Chester,
U. s. NJ, retired, that public state
ment of the findings of the society
probably would be forthcoming on
Wednesday. This rapidity in deter
mining the genuineness Of Peary' )
claim that he reached the pole on
April last Is taken to mean that
there is no difference of opinion among
the three experts who are delving
into his arctic data, and that they are
convinced of his honesty. Peary was
the guest OF Admiral Chester at the
latter's home last night, but he de-
clined positively to discuss in any way
the testimony he gave before the COM
mittee or to dwell on personal recol-
lections OF his dash for the pole.
AlaskRns to Climb Mount Mckinley.
Fairbanks, Alaska, Nov. "A party
of five Alaskans, all familiar with
Mount Mckinley, has been organized
to climb the peak this winter, 1t was
announced yesterday, and put an end
to the controversy as to whether DR..
Frederick A. Cook reached the summit
The party will start Nov. is. The ex-
petition Is being financed here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02

For sale by Thomas Drug eemPaH,
and w, r, AaPtz,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
Think Thieves cremass Four.

Blueheld, w. Va, Nov. 2.-The
charred bodies of four members Of
the family of George Hood, an aged
white man, were found yesterday In
the ruins of the Hood homo at Har-
per. The house was destroyed by
fire for the purpose, the police believe
Of covering up a quadruple murder.
Robbery is believed to have been the
motive for the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
EelghtfuI Fate Axerted.

II would have been q cripple for
hfs, From q terrihle gut on my knee
CAPT writes Frank pisberrF, KelliheE,
Nina, without Bucklenfs Arniea
salwe, which spol cured me-" Infalli-
bic for wounds, cuts and bruises, It
soon epres burns, sesIds, old sores,
hollis, skin eFuptssns. Worlds best for
piles. 25c at q ) druggists.
All the news an the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
Funeral Of 3. J. Council.

The funeral Of Berton ]. Conneil was
held this afternoon at o'clock from
the home OF Mrs. Laura Smiley, S23
Fifteenth street. The Silvis shops
where deceased was one of the fore
men, shut down at noon so that the
men might attend the funeral. st.
George lodge, Knights of Pythias of
Moline, of which Mr.. Connell was a
member, and st. Paul's lodge 107,
knights of Pythias, this city, had
charge Of the services. Burial was in
the knights Of Pythias lot in River.
side cemetery, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
THE MARK ETS

Chicago, Nov. 2.-Following are the
quotations on the market today:
Wheat.
December, 1o451s, 104ss, 1o3N, 1o4.
May, 104h, 104ss, 103H, 103%.
Corn.
December. 5s%, 591S, 5sss, 5s%.
May, COX, 81. CO.'S. 6o%.
Oats.
December, Ss%. Ss%, ssa. ss%.
May, 421s. 421s. 417s, 41A.
Pork.
January, 1850, 1855. 1880, 1850.
May, 1928, 1882, 1920, 1922.
Lard.
November, 1900, 12.o2, 11s6. 1900.
January, 11.42, 11.45. 11.87, 11.42.
May, 11.o7, lib. Hoy, lilo.
Ribs.
January, 1910, 1o17, 1000, 1919.
May, 1905, 1910, 1906. 1907.
Receopts today-wheat SO, corn ala,
oats a24. hogs $4,000; left over, a,sse;
cattle, $4,000. Market weak at yester.
days decline. Sheep. 10000; market
strong.
Estimated receipts tonorrow-wheat
80, corn .126. oats 1893.
Hogs at Omaha $4,000. cattle 6,ooo,
sheep 10000. Hogs a. Kansas City
1900, cattle 5000. sheep 10000.
Hogs opened weak TO g cents lower.
Light T.2o@276, MIXED 7.so@Ie6,
good heavy 7.a6 97.s6,
8;Ab o. m.-Hogs market cents
lower than yesterdays best, Bulk
7.d6@Ts5, light 7.eo@T7o, pigs 5000
T.s6, mixed T.s097.eo, Workers. 1000
40, good heavy 7.s5g7.e5, good to
choice TdS@7s6. rough 7,a5Q7.G6.
Cattle steady to 10 cents lower.
Sheep steady.
Hogs closed weak at early decline,
$4,000 tomorrow. Bulk 7.e6@T,e6, light
7.eo@T,7o, mixed 7s00Eeo, good
heavy 7,sH @7.s6, rough g.a697,AB,
oattia steady to 10 cents lower,
Sheep 10 to 10 cents lever
MVeFpadl opening eables-wheat u
TO Il lower, corn Il lever,
liverpool elosing-Wheat Il to a.
lower, corn Is lower,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
Mrs. Grove.

Mrs. Hail Grove died at 4:S0 yester-
day morning at the home of her-daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lemuel Kari, import Byron.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
with services at the home and inter
ment at Oak Grove cemetery, Port
Byron Mrs. Grove was 76 years of
age. She was born Sept. 10. 1888. in
Duchess county. N. Y, and came TO
Port Byron, where she since lived, in
1853. Her maiden name was Sarah
Hall. The daughter, Mrs. Karr, is the
sole survivor OF the immediate family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS

|
Feday's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel,
Rock Island, New, a,-FeIiowiag are
the wholesale prices ea the local
market tegayl
Provisions and RReduee,
Five Peultry-ifena, per pound, ioej
spFjRg chickens, per Pound, 1ae,
B9tteF-Dairy, s5e to sTe1 creamery:
Ifae'te Gle.
Hggs-aBe,
LaFd-Iae to lee,
Petatoes--55e to coo.
6nions-6eo to roe,
Beets-5ee.
PaFmips-5eo.
6arFets-z5ep.
Feed and Fuel;
Grain-GeFn, Csc te 700; eats. 8Fc to
All wheat, e.
Forage = HmathF haF, sac to s11;
haleG bRF, sll; stFaW, Sc:
eoai-Eunp, per bushei, 14ej slack,
$6.6e.
weod-s4be per. load.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08

Is grains 1900 francs; and he cites one hne
stone of "a grains which was sold for 2,4OO
francs.
The emerald is transparent or translucent,
being brittle and comparatively soft when
freshly mined, but becomes much harder on
exposure to air. The gem is cut on copper
wheel with emery and polished on a tin wheel
with rotten stone In a good stone the sur
face must be perfectly straight and smooth,
the form usually given being that of square
table with the edges replaced, the lower sur
face being cut into facets parallel to the sides.
The Colombian gems exhibit 10 the highest
degree the qualities of color, brilliancy, flaw
lessnes, and size characteristic of the best en-
eralds and the Muzo district is at present the
principal source OF supply. The matrix In
which they are embedded Overlies great prec-
ipice of black shale or slate. This black rock
contains few stones. They are found for the
most part in white calcite running in veins
through the slate. some being embedded in
the matrix, and others lying in pockets.
Under great heat and pressure due, no doubt
to further and subsequent volcanic action,
these minerals in the assures or veins have
crystalized in different shapes and forms ac-
cording to the various minerals contained in
any particular vein or fissure. Under favor
able circumstances. the most beautiful emer-
aids of deep green color have been found
in these small veins, the tint being due TO the
presence of chrome i'm sufficient quantities. In
other veins, the emeralds found are Of light
green color, owing to the absence OF sufficient
chrome Again in other veins, where no
chrome is present, the crystals are pure white
or colored red or yellow by oxide Of iron.
Many OF the crystals are pure silica, and 9th
ers have various minerals combined with
silica.
The emerald mines are unquestiOnably
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08
The Ready Helper Again.

III isn't a conundrum this time"
uarmurs the man with the iridescent
rhiskers. suddenly appearing at the
kesk of the pale bond-slave with the
i1termittent fountain pen.
The pale bond-slave takes his fingers
eE the paper weight and looks up with
3 sigh of relief
want good one to spring about
lAis man Cook who found the north
Fnle?" asks the visitor.
1T isn't anything about Why is Dr.
{oek like a man who quites poker
game? Because he had cold feet Is
~ truculently demands the pale BIS
Nothing Of the sort. It's corking
good one, though, and you can use it
X ycu want to. I'm not man who
Ssats to keep all his clever thoughts
Il, himself. | believe in passing 'em
Efrng to my friends. | haven't worked
II aut fully. as yet. I'll leave that to
$50. [ suppose when you fellows get
a1ss bun Of a joke it isn't much trouble
TO TX up the first part. Now, the idea
II shis: You have a couple of fellows
5sfsing together, and one of them asks
RE other some kind of a question"
What kind of a question:"
THAT'S up to you. Something about
I-eed contests. though. And then the
gsaer fellow gives the answer, which
Is Because DR.. Cook is the pole horse
III she human race See?"
laying nice. sorrel cigar on we
ISrkbe's desk he leaves with the con-
iseat trend of one who has the con-
4zsousness of "A good act nobly per-
ftrmed
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08
MY571Y0 2EBRY |nP E71fRNDS IN cOLOWB/A

The true emeralus OF the ancients are said
to have been obtained from the workings OF
Mount Zabarah, in upper Egypt, although the
reopenng of the mines in the nineteenth cen
tury by Mehemet Ali did not prove CONNER
cially profitable. In this district was propapiy
mined the Jewel adjoining the breastplate OF
Aaron, described in Mosaic writings and iorm-
ing part possibly, of the spoils carried FROM
Egypt by the departing lsraelites. or Egyptian
or Ethiopian origin is, undoubtedly aiso' tne
remarkable emerald in the papal TIARA one
inch In length and ia inches deep. and which
formed part of the pontifcal treasure prior
to the discovery of America and the suDse-
auent appearance of Peruvian gems IN Eu-
rope.
The huge emerald used by Nero. in keep
ing with the belief of the times as correc-
tive for his poor vision; the engraved emer-
aid set in gold presented by Ptolemy 10 Lu-
culus on his landing at Alexandria; the ropes
worn by Cleopatra and other famous beauties
of the past whose embroderies were inter-
spersed with emeralds; and the exquisitely
craven seals of antique workmanship on view
in museums and private collections all prove
the esteem in which the jewel was held. Ut
naments of emerald have been unearthed IN
Theban tombs and excavated from Pompeh
and Herculaneum, and in all ages the stone
has been classed among the rarest OF gems
Various virtues were ascribed to 1t by an
oient traditions; 1t was regarded as beneficial
to the eyes; effective against evil spirits; and
In the east 1t is still accredited with talisman-
ic and medicinal qualities.
Immense emeralds are mentioned by ancient
authors. but they we're doubtless either less
precious stones or glasslike limitations. Such
was the colossal statue of Scraps; also an
obelisk in the temple of Jupiter. 60 feet high
and feet broad.
The oriental emerald is not, however IKE
the western emerald, silicate Of alumina ana
glucina. 1t is more valuable and Is a green
,-.nenarent variety of corundum, and there
fore nearly pure alumina, differing from the
sapphire only in color.
peruvian emeralds were famed from the
fine Pizarro sent the first specimens to
Europe among his spoils Of conquest Many
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08

some Genoese merchants.
The Mexican gems were exquistely cut, and 1t
is from this source that the magnificent emer
aids now forming part of the royal collection
at Madrid were supposedly procured. The term
Spanish emerald" as applied to very high
grade stone, might quite appropriately be al
tered to American" emerald.
Sections far apart as Siberia, India, Salz-
burg in Austria, Australia, Norway. Brazil, Ire
land. and parts of the United States yield GER
tain returns from emerald explorations, but it
is from the Muzo and Coscuez deposits near
Bogota, in Colombia, that the gems OF great
est beauty and perfection are obtained.
The exploitation of Colombian emeralds is
under the control of the government, and the
celebrated mines at Muzo, or Muza, have re-
Gently been leased to an English syndicate
which agrees to sell at least S1,250,00O worth
of stones each year for 20 years. the lease in
the original call for bids being valued at $780,
900 annually. The sales are to be under gov
eminent inspection, and competition Is prac-
tically impossible by reason of legislation for
bidding the sale of uncut stones and by the
imposition of taxes on privately exploited
mines.
The value of emeralds depends first, upon
deepness Of color; second. upon brilliancy;
third, upon freedom from flaws; and fourth,
upon size. While reckoned inferior only to
the diamond and ruby 1t does not ike them,
increase in value in proportion to the cube of
its weight.
One feature of emerald mining which adds
greatly 10 the value of the gem is that flaw
less stones are seldom found in any consider
able size For an exceptionally fine variety of
six carats the price OF $1,000 has been paid.
but stones OF such character are rare. By
Beudant the value of emeralds of fne color
and free from flaws is given as follows Four
grains. 100 to 100 francs grains. 240 francs;
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08
EITERHLD BEHRlNG
DEBRIS ~

latter figures the annual Naiua1ii -
stones mined would be about SSoo'VoV. a
French company at one time hoiulns One lo"
- The mines is reported to have worked ior "a
..hs without finding a stone and then TO
have obtained enough emeralds In compare
tivaIv short SPACE of time to pay the rental lor
the full term of the lease
Tho Muzo mines are about rs miles north OF
Rogota. in the state of Boyaca, and extend over
an area of about 100000 acres, OF which ony
about 30 acres have been exploited In the last
% years. Their general appearance resembles
an inactive volcanic crater in the SIDES OF
which the emeralds are found.
Close by is the Cosquez group though at
somewhat greater elevation, covering an area
Of nearly 5000 acres 1t is from these mines
that the Spaniards obtained many of their
gems.
The CuIncha mines are about miles east
southeast from the Muzo group.
The Somondoco or Chivor group consists OF
five separate mines, about so miles east north
east of Bogota, situated at an elevation oil o'5VO
feet above sea level At the time of the con
quest, the group was being worked by the In
dams, and the Spaniards continued the work
but in the subsequent struggles their location
as in the case Of the CosqueS group was lost
The Muzo mines we're first made known to
the Spaniards through Capt. Juan Penagon
and the first scientific examination made In
1854 by Jose Antonio de Vsllegas y Avedano
who rediscovered the large vein that had dis
appeared and arranged for its exploitation
Prior to this. however, Francisco Tobar Alva-
RADIO worked the mines and presented the king
OF Spain with a necklace containing rs stones
valued at that time at $4,000. Organized work
in the mines was carried on under control OF
the Spanish government until 1898. when they
were rented at public auction.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08
why They Are Not Statesmen.
a Last Resort7

sly husband proposed to me forty
4snss before | accepted him." de-
sss..es the lady with the over-supply of
1tEgs.
Tie did," purrs the listener.
YES, indeed Why, he courted me
ssz leu years."
We'll. to look at him one naturally
xSaId think that you waited until
ssesy other chance had gone by"
-s-1aes the listener, in whose breast
4 4rtdge defeat rankles.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08
Not Qualified.

The ladies' committee on the cele-
9cation of the Fourth was discussing
tie proposed program of exercises.
Y think" suggested the dimpled
5isudc, that it would be awful nice
II nave some man with a good voice
Rad the Declaration of Independence"
Il this iuncture woman with a
,eaare jaw and deep-set eyes OBJ
4a.Ved:
81 might he well. but | am opposed
~ having married man read the
sscument. 1t does not do TO allow
',4em to encourage themselves too
nsch"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08
Their Purpose.

-tfirrors." says the thoughtful man.
~.zsre given to woman that she may
sxe herself as others see her."
Hardly" comments the man with
,ese faded whiskers. They were
exen to her so she may make herself
20 herself as she wants others to see
1es-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08
One Kind.

-Aud orpheus took with him on his
R,1s Journey his Tyre" says the teach
r.. Nov. Freddie Scott. what was
az iyre?"
rue Iiare That was Orphus press
s<ont,- answers Freddie. whose papa
az four companies on the road.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08
DIAGRl/T cSHOttIrl EMER4LD
MI/yES OF COLOM9/A "

level, amidst the precipitous heights
of the eastern cordillera Of the An
des. They are all within 100 miles
of Bogota, the capital of Colombia
the district being reached by a jour
ney from the capital of two hours
nv rail and two or three days on
mule back.
The Muzo group is the only one
that has been worked in recent
years, but complete data as TO the
quality and value of the emeraias
mined are not issued to the pupiic'
The output has varied considerably
from year to year as lessees nave
been more or less fortunate In stri-
king productive veins. Estimates OF
production vary from 326,6OO carats
ner annum to 76S.936 carats. At the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08
Quixotish.

SO Mulzraiker is beginning a cru
sa4e against sausage We ask OF our
~-Fl-posled friend. "He doesn't eat
s,rssEe. why should he attack it,"
-He says he amt help sympathiz
s,E With the under dog"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08

among the most valuable properties within the Re-
public of Colombia At the time of the Spanish con
quest the Muzo and other deposits exploited in
primitive by the Indians and since that
period the stones from Colombian mines have been
unequaled in richness of color and brilliancy.
The mines of the republic occur in groups, each
covering a considerable and consisting of sew.
era veins or deposits. All situated within tho
radius Of comparatively small number of miles,
at attitudes between 1000 and 1000 feet above sea
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08

abundantly there.
Among the Aztec treas.
ures of Mexico were en-
eralds as fine as those OF
the Peruvian Incas, and 1t
is reported that Cortez
was offered 10000 ducats
for one of these stones by
Soma Genoese merchants.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-10-08

were obtained in the barren district of Aacama and worked
by the native lapidares with marvellous skill In the Aanka
valley of Peru the Indians have paid divine homage
to magnificent emerald of the size of ostrich which
they named the Goddess of Emerads AS these
reputed to be peculiarly acceptable the goddess offerings
of great beauty value frequent costly
stones possibly from the Colombian terrific
res, fell into the hands of the Spaniards
Ecuador also contributed its share of emeralds to the
spos OF the invader and the town Emeredas supposed to
have obtained its from the precious stones found so
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-03-04

Talk about the benefits 81 advertis.
Ing! Down in Florida not long ago, q
family lost q child which they sup
posed had strayed from home and got
lost. After searching in vain for
three days the frantic parents placed
an advertisement in the nearest news
paper. Imagine the surprise Of the
parents upon going to the door the
next morning to see a monster ALI
gator upon the doorsteps, where he
had disgorged the child alive andthen
died himself. The "ad" cost them
but twenty-five cents and itgave them
back their darling child; they sold tn
alligator hide for five dollars, an. the
parents are showing he child in the
dime museums of he LAND at $40 per
week. Does advertising pay?
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-03-04
TRUSTEES SALE.

BY the power vested in
me as Trustee, in GER
tain Deed of Trust, executed by
w. e. Myers, ON the 18th day of Oc-
tOber, 1906, to secure a note of same
date to John G.. Malone and due Oc-
tober 18th, 1907. Said Deed of Trust
was filed for record October 18th,
1906, and recorded in book No. 63,
and on page $50 in the office of the
Chancery Clerk of Rankin county
Mississippi. Said note was assigned
by John G. Malone to w. B. Collier.
December 9Th, 1905. Default having
been made in the payment of said in
debtedness, as Trustee, I will on Fri
day the 18th day OF March, 1909, be-
tween the hours of 10 and ~ A. M.
at front door OF court house, in Bran
don, Mississippi, offer fer sale and
sell to the highest bidder for cash the
following described land situated in
Rankin county, Mississippi, to-wit
E. u of N. E. "a, east one half of
the North East one quarter) and
II interest in N. e. "a OF S. E. Il
tone fourth interest in the. North
East quarter of the SOUTHEAST quar-
teri all in Sec. SO, T. 5, R. East.
wSaid land will be sold to pay said
Indebtedness and all costs.
Title to said land is believed to be
good but / will convey only such title
as is vested in me as Trustee,
L. o. GAYDEN,
Trustee.
Brandon. Miss, Feb. 10th 1909