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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Too Many Saloons.

1t is but fair to say that the board
and its members have always been cour-
teous to me. and if / have had any sus-
picions it has been in this Casey case;
but my suspicious perhaps are based
not so much on the theory of cliques or
my rea sons
THAT neighborhood is flooded with sa-
looms. There are saloons on the corners
and in the middle of blocks. scarcely a
stones throw apart. | think there should
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
WANTS TO SEE TAFT.
Brother of President de la Barra Go.
ing to Chicago.

TEXARKANA. Tex. October .1.-On
his way from Mexico City to Chicago
where he hopes to have a conference
with President Taft, Luis de la Barra
brother Of MeNico's president. and per-
sonal representative of President-ele I
Madero, passed through here today. He
VIII reach Chicago tomorrow.
The Mexican cmissary carries TO Mr.
Taft a message designed. Ii is believed
to evoke from tho President an EXPIRES
sion OF sympathy and friendship for
the Madero government. soon to be in
auSurated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27

self any day on Boylston street between
the public garden and the public library.
At the rate of increase scholastic inn
pedimenta are found necessary to the
highbrows as they journey about i'm pur-
suit or deposit OF knowledge. presently
a sort Of literary motor cart will have
TO be devised for their special use. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27

lie; but whether there or anywhere else.
it is a mean, sneaking wrong to gouge.
The only ruAe that is worthy OF an
honest man is to charge for thing
what it is worth-the real value of 1t.
Whenever a man, in the public service
at least. violates that rule and EFFORTS
from the people with an unjust price he
should be sued to recover. II for no 9TH
er purpose than to let the people know
who it is that Is gouging them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Accident Kills Two. Hurts Four.

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, October 2I.-Two
men were killed and four injured this
morning when a scaffoiding at the Ohio
works blast furnaces Of 1.-THE Carnegie
Steel Company broke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Shoots Wife, Then Kills Self.

TOLEDO. Ohio. October o1.--Crazed by
jealousy over his wife. who was nearly
thirty years his Junior. Hiram Williams
siNty-eight years old. shot her twice at
noon Yesterday and then fired a bullet
into his brain. Both died few hours
later on operating ables in hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Expresses Personal Regret.

President Taft has telegraphed his
personal condolences to President Le-
conte of Haiti. expressing regret at the
death of his wife. Nine Josephine
Leconte. yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
SENDS TART REPLY
Continued from First Page.j

own opinion | have thought they looked
on the business side of the excise matter
too much and that they should look on
the sentimental or moral side.
Il have always been anxious to reduce
the number of saloons in the colored
sections of the city, especially in those
neighborhoods where there is the dens-
est ignorance BY reducing the saloons
in these nei.hborhoods, | believe there
would he = reduction in the number OF
..rin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27

Mems WOOLTEXUR Shirts and
Drawers. soft fieeced: warm and
comfortable; the equal Of any 81
underwear made. Our special Roc
Price, per garment. ............ wv
Mems Fleece-lined Underwear: al
sizes in shirts and drawers. Resu-
larry sold for soc. Special. onc
Mems Fleece-lined Underwear; all
sizes in shirts and drawers; well
made and finished. Regular
D ment s.'u.. ~ - 4Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Passing Of the Boston Bag.

From the Boston Advertiser.
One cannot but be impressed with the
growing use in the Hub of the leather
Gladstone bag in place Of the. green
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Horstmann's Opinions Not Wanted.

Mr. Mckenzie recited his dealings with
r. oden Horstmann. inspector for the
board Mr.. Mckenzie said his chef cr.ti-
cism against the inspector is that opinions
We're given the board along with facts
and that the board positively wanted only
facts and information from the inspector
and reserved the right TO form it's own
opinions.
This. sad Mr.. Mckenzie, "is neces-
sary In view of the fact that the board
is constantly criticized and We want to
give no one the opportunity to saw we
failed to follow any outside recommends
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Alexander Mckenzie Testifies.

Alexander Mckenzie. member of the
excise board and of the hoard OF assistant
assessors, took the stand late Yesterday
afternoon. Before he testified Mr.. White
explained that he was put on the stand
TO say anything he wanted. N view OF
the criticism directed against the boa Il
as body AMI against the individuals
composing IL Mr.. White limited that TO
direct the present investigation was not
the pleasaniest duty he has ever had.
Commissioner Johnston supplemented
these remarks by stating that Mr. White
was carrying out duty placed on him
ent form Of inquiry is the only one pos
sible.
The excise board has been we'll ac-
quainted with tho views of Mr.. Albert T..
Shoemaker for long time. said Mt.
Mckenzie. land in n.any instances Mr.
Shoemaker has expressed his opinion
against tho board. But | personally have
never cared for Mr.. Shoemaker's opinion
All ! wanted from him was the facts in
any case. and not his opinion. His opin-
ion has never worried me N the least
Il do not think the board has ever re-
fused TO hear facts from Mr.. Shoema aer
or any one else.
Mr.. Mckenzie was asked concerning Mr..
Shoemakers statement that Mr.. Kalbfus
Is the most influential member of the
board.
Well replied Mr.. Mckenzie with great
positiveness In his voice. Il don't know
about the other members of the board.
but would like to state that Mr. Kalbfus
| has never dominated me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Special Saturday Bargainsin
Children'S & Misses Coats

fashionable coors mixtures nicely finished with plaid
cuffs and collars: shown all sizes for girls of to IA
OF age. A special bargain for Saturday, @ OF
only o.. ~
Girls Cloth Coats, fashioned in the styles for ages
OF years choice of brown and tan cloth each coat
e ds for "s sat ''i"soo"' % vse .p 10
Black Caracu Coats for misses I8 years OF they
Of fine glossy black aracul made full and long heavy
quilted lining large fancy buttons: comfort
able and quite stylish Regularly sold for $50 Spc- OK
cia Saturday. SDl)
Misses Polo Goats. made in the beted style with
convertible collars in plain color cloths
gray brown. and black much to be have
plaid Innings sizes up to Is years The marked Q11 OK
price is $50 Dl1.1)
of
most a
Oft ~
in all o
Sailor md
and junior
~ =. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27

Ii pays 10 read the want columns OF
The Star. Hundreds of situations are
filled through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Wonen's Hosiery.

Lot Of Women's Seamless BLACK
Hose, full regular made: usual ooc
s snd Sos values: special ior 2Oc
Women's Mercerfzed Gauze Isle
Hose, fast black: the best and most
attractive hose to be had at any
time for DC; special for ,o1Zc
Women's Black Seamless Hose.
well made: excellent wearing quail
ties; regularly sold for 10c
s saa ate pair; spe'la, sa'ur- 6Hc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Tells of Real Estate Deals.

Allan E. Walker. a real estate agent
who had acted for Samuel T. Kalbfus in
several purchases, was on the stand yes
terday afternoon for a few minutes and
recited the ordinary details of the pur-
chase of several pieces of property The
Commissioners took interest In Mr.. Walk
er's story of the development of some land
in Chevy Chase One of the points AS
sistant Corporation Counsel White
brought out concerned a civil suit in
which Mr.. Walker and Mr.. kalbfus were
concerned. 1t appears that the suit was
dropped.
Mr.. White wanted to know if it was true
that the suit was dropped because Mr.
Walker did not want to expose Mr.
kalbfus real estate activity in view of
the fact that the Horstmann affair was
getting publicity about that time. Mr..
Walker said that was not the reas son. Com
missioner Judson asked whether or not
tho suit was dropped subsequent to the
time he. Commissioner Judson, had criti-
cised Mr.. kalbfus for being active in real
estate. and Mr. Walker said far as he
could recollect IL was subsequent to that
time. Attorney Frank Hogan drew from
Mr.. Walker the statement that he had
| never tried to conceal any facts.
l.. l.. Lipscomb. a real estate man. and
George C. Burns. who once had his name
on a tax deed. were Witnesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27

be "A large decrease OF saloons in the
colored sections of the city. and We neei
the help of the excise board in bringin.
about that condition.
a. Z. Shoemaker was again the
stand this morning. He denied Mr.. kalb-
fus ntimat:on that he. kalbfus. was
getting the double cross from the Shoe
maker Brothers in the purchase of the
Black tract" He also said that he meant
no criticism yesterday Of Mr. Kalbfus
and Mr. Richards when he said they We're
incompetent. He said his remark dealt
solely with their temperament and not
With their characters or abilities
Tells of Horstmann's Attitude.
Matthew Trinble. member of the
assessors of the District. gave the con-
Guiding testimony of the morning SEES
sion.
Have you observed Mr.. KaIbfus. at
titude in cases in which Mr.. Keane was
interested" asked Attorney Hogan.
1T was not different from what it
was in other cases" was the reply
The witness was asked if he had heard
conversation between Assessor Rich
ards and Mr.. Hortsmann. when Mr..
Richards asked if Horstmann had any
charges to make against the excise
board.
Mr. Trimble replied that he had heard
the conversation. and that Mr.. Horst
mann said he had no charges to make.
The witness said that when Mr.. Horst
mann left the room he made the remark:
IF l am to be dismissed l may have
something TO say.
Attorney Hogan asked if. as a member
of the excise board. it was Mr.. Trimbles
belief that there should be cooperation
between the board and the police.
There should be harmony, and I think
there is" was the reply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27

Saturdays Bargainsin ShoesS
for Men, Women & Childrens
Shoes all styles in patent colt dull calf vici
kid and kid plain tip and the high box toe lasts
lace and bucher styles Goodyear welt soes low and
high $3.50 and $500 values 60 40
Special. pZ.49
Mems Shoes russia calf patent colt and metal
knob swing high-toe styles, lace. button and
blucer fat and military heels handsewed weed
soles Sizes 5 II. Regular S. value Spe q IN
Womens Stylish Shoes in russia calf and velvet plain
and tipped light and heavy weled soles velvcs have 10
and Is buttons: have buttons: all new CT OF
fall styles. Sizes ~ to g. S. value Special p I.I)
Women's Slippers in ali coors, with silk pompons
leather trimmed soes Sizes 21l to Regular 400
ST value. Special ~
Misses Shoes high we'll made OF dull cali with
geGd Ga? sns sGS Sizes 81 to Regular so 65
Bows Shoes gun metal calf in bucher style Rock
oak soes Sizes 81 1917. Regular S. value CT 4
Special. -...-..........P l - 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-27
Mems Underwear

Mems Derby Ribbed Underwear:
complete line of sizes in shirts and
drawers. Regularly sold for
JOc. Special. per garment. 1Jl
Mems Wool-fieeced Shirts and
Drawers: best wearing and most
comfortable underwear for cool
weather. zoe value. Special.
per garment ..-...-........... ) sc
Mems Natural Wool Underwear:
all sizes in shirts and drawers: the
quality sold regularly for
S1.2l Special. per garment. =. Vol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
POSTAL DEPOSITS
ARE ON THE CLIMB
Uncle Sans Savings Bank i'm This
City Becoming More Popular
With Each Day.

The Rock Island postofioe reports
a flattering business during the ini-
tial month of the existence of the
postal savings bank, aId local officials
stated this morning that the showing
made thus far is in excess of all ex-
pectations.
Over $12,000,00 are at present de-
posted in the various postal banks in
the country, which is indicative of the
popularity of the scheme. 1t has been
ascertained that the class of people
who make their deposits, none of
whom are very wealthy, do so be-
cause of their confidence in the gov
eminent bank and, in a great many
cases, would make no deposits at all,
were 1t necessary to make them in a
regular bank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
SHRlNERS NAME NEW
OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Members of Kaaba Temple Hold An.
nual Election at Masonic
Building I'm Davenport

The annual election of officers of
Kaaba Temple of the Mystic Shrine
took place at Davenport last night.
the following men being chosen.
Potentate-Charles Huber.
Chief Rabban-William johnson.
Assistant Rabban-Dr. E. E. Luth-
kin.
High Priest and Potentate-W. w.
Fidlar.
Oriental Guide-W. j. Martin.
Special Representative to Los An
geles-I. L. Sears.
Other Representatives = Sam
White, Charles Huber and John Sol
Ter.
The ceremonial session will be
held Dec. Is at which time a big
class is to be initiated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
CIRCUIT COURT IS
ORDERED ADJOURNED
Judge Gest Is Too Ill to Sit on Bench
and Physician Orders Him
to Bed.

Circuit court was adjourned this
morning by Sheriff o. l.. Bruner who
II. Gest. The latter has been i'll for
several days past and yesterday
evening his physician ordered him
to bed for the remainder Of this
week at least and the Judge had to
acquiesce with the instructions. Ac
cordingly the suit of Kahlke Broth.
ers against Mrs. Mary L. Deere OF
Moline had to be postponed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
VIOLATIONS OF
LABOR LAW HERE
State Inspectors Discover
Numerous Children Under
16 Years Employed.
WILL BEGIN PROSECUTION
Have Been Warning Employers
Since 1908 and Are Now De-
terutned TO Take Action

That the state laws regarding child |
and woman tabor are being extensive |
ly violated In this city and Moline, |
and that prosecutions are to be started
before long. was the statement this
morning by A l. Van Ness and ]. 8.
McCaslin. deputy state inspectors
from Bloomington and Peoria respect
lively. The two men have been busy
for four days past, during which time
they have visited practically every
factory, store and place Of amusement
in this city. The conditions in the
factories were found to be satisfac-
tory for the most part, and no viola
found.
NOT so IN THE STOKES.
Things were not so favorable in
some OF the stores, however, and sew
eral children under the age Of 16 were
found working, and some OF legal age
for work were employed after night
fall At a theatre In this city, on
Sunday night, the inspectors found
two boys under 16 at work, and they
have learned that various bowling al
legs in the two cities are employing
undsr-age children as pin settlers In
defiance OF the law. Prosecutions are
promised In each of these cases,
though they are not to be started for
several days as the inspectors must
hurry from here TO other parts OF their
district which includes nine counties
In this vicinity. They expect to col
lect data during the holidays and do
their prosecuting afterwards.
HAVE NO EXCUSE.
According to the inspectors there is
no excuse whatever for children under
the legal age being employed on the
superstition that they are past 16. In
this respect, a compliment was paid
Superintendent II. B. Hayden of the
public schools for the thorough record
he keeps of all children regarding
their age. Inspector Van Ness said :
Superintendent Hayden's records are
the best II has ever been my pleasure
to see, and have examined practi-
cally all in the state. An employer
who desires to know the age OF an
applicant for a position need only call
Superintendent Hayden on the phone
and he can learn in Ave minutes the
child's age and how many years he
has attended school.
PARENTS ARE CARELESS.
1T is an unfortunate fact" Mr.. Van
Ness went on 10 say, that many
parents connive with the employers
10 evade the law and we often find
them signing statements that their
children are past 16 years old in order
that they may secure work. They
will be less apt to follow such prac
tees when they are told that there
is fine Of from IS to SIS for such
offenses.
Under the law children are not al
lowed TO be employed II they are un
der 10, when over that and employed
II must be during daylight and they
must have age and school certificates
Otherwise beware Of prosecution. We
have been warning and warning EN-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
PAVING PROPOSITION
MADE TO SUPERVISORS

At the meeting of the board of SUI
pervisors yesterday afternoon. a COM
munication from the board of local
Improvements regarding the paving of
Second avenue, vas read. The county
if interested. inasmuch as il will have
70 pay for the paving on the north side
OF Court House square. The matter
was referred to the judiciary commit
tee. II is not expected that the super
visors will stand in the way of the
much needed Improvement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
WOMAN AND CHILDREN
LOST IN ROCK ISLAND

This morning at 1905 a woman and
two children got off the Burlington
train in this city, enroute from Rush
vile, ILL.,, to Santa Rosalia, Mexico
They left the Burlington depot to take
P Rock Island train, and becoming
confused by the rush of the city, lost
their way. They were wandering about
the streets down town, the children
clingirg TO the mother aud weeping
piteously.
Luckily, Fred Thomas came upon
them. and discovering their plight, con-
Quoted them to TIE Rock Island depot
and saw them safely on the 1:O5 train.
The mother could not thank Mr.. Thorn
IS enough for his kindness, and looked
upon him as a veritable good Samari-
tan"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
Doctors to Hear Papers.

The December meeting of the Rock
Island County Medical society is to
be held at the New Harper next Tues
day evening. Supper will be served
at z. and a program will follow. There
will be two papers, as follows: Euro
pean X-Ray Work." by DR.. E. NJ. Sala
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
Ends Winter Troubles.

To many, winter is a season of
trouble The frost-bitten toes and
fingers, chapped hands and lips, chill
blains, cold-sores, red and rough skins,
prove this. But such troubles fly be-
fore Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A trial
convinces. Greatest healer of burns
boils, piles, cuts, sores, bruises, &c
zema and sprains. Only 25 cents at
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
A Terrible RIundsr.

TO neglect liver trouble. Never do It.
Take DR.. Kings New Life Pills on
the first sign Of constipation, bilious
ness or inactive bowels and prevent
yirulelt indigestion, jaundIce or gall
stones. They regulate liver. stomach
and bowels and build up your health.
Only rs cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
Plan teachers Quiz Reform.

Springfield, Dec. s.-The Illinois edu-
cational commission is endeayoring to
bring about a recognition of diplomas
from accredited colleges and universe
ties. yesterday declared r. E. Heirony-
nous secretary of the commission. At
present applications for state certifi-
Gates must pass the same examina-
lions whether they be graduates Of
high schools or Of universities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
BECOMES A PARTNER
WITH COIN BROTHERS

A new partner has been taken into
the firm of Coin Brothers, 329 Tween
tieth street, Joe II. Kerr having af-
fliated himself with that concern
The firm viii in the future be known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
of Rock Island, and "Pellagra," by DR..
F. B. Clarke of Watertown.
Notice.

The members of Rock Island COM
mandery, No. IS, Knights Templar, are
requested to meet at the asylum at
1 p. m. Thursday, Dec. Z, for the pur-
pose of attending the funeral Of Sin
knight C. D. Ringgold at Milan, Ill.
R. ]. FULLERTON, E. C.
Attest: ]. w. Houder, Recorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06

as Coin Brothers & Kerr. Mr.. Kerr
will take active charge of the candy
department, and is excellently fitted
for his new duties. For three years
he was with the Dollinger Nelson
Candy company of Davenport, and
was also with w. L. Gansert of this
city and A. G. Abraham of Moline
for a number of years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
Comrades, Attention.

Comrades of John Buford post are
respectfully requested to attend the
regular meeting Saturday, Dec. 8, at s
p. M, for the purpose OF electing Off
GERS for the ensuing year and for the
transaction of other important busi-
ness.
BY order P. F. cox,
Commander.
Morris Stafford, adjutant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06

The greatest danger from influenza
is Of its resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obviated by using Chamber
lain's Coush Remedy. as It not only
cures influenza, but coanteracts any
tendency Of the disease towards pneu-
monia. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06
AVIATOR AND PASSENGER
ARE KILLED IN LONDON

London. Dec. 6.-Hubert Oxley, an
aviator. and Robert Weiss, passen-
ger, were killed during a fight at
Filey today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06

ployers and parents since 1903, and
now the prosecutions will begin in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06

All the news ali the tine.-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06

Morris Stafford. adjutant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-06

SOME At "a OFF, SOME AT
10 Off OTHERS ALMOST
HALF PRICE.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1911-08-19
BLAcKMAILlNG MUST BE ART
Amateur Makes Mistake When Hs
Seeks to Make Money In Such
an AvocatIon.

Police Commissioner Waldo Of New
York was talking about blackmailers.
They are, as rule, stupid" he
said. Their threatening letters arc
as ludicrous In their stupidity ~ .
letter friend Of mine received the
other day"
And Commissioner Waldo, with >
laugh. produced the letter. Written
in a large, boyish hand, 1t said:
Deer sir-Your winder was br0k-
en- by bad boi wat throo 1t thrOo,
four thee pirpus. The ball belonged
two NEE. but an eneme Of mino
sneaked It and did the deed to put
the blame on NEE. am sorry no
did It, and that It have give you gratis
pain. and have persecuted tho per
peetrater wot done It. But you would
not have thee innocent suffer fer the
gilty. SO, II you drop thee ball over
the garden wall. II you don't b.
ware!--(Signed) Innocent"