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Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27
EASY MONEY
 FOR SOMEBODY
All You Have to Do Is Guess Right and Take Money
 Away

Ingram & Bush have originat- ed a scheme which will keep ev- erybOdy guessing. In their win dow is a large glass filled with mOney--rcal legal tcndrr--and the person who guesScs closest to the sum contained in the jar will be presented with the contents when the guessing contest ends on May 1.
 The contest begins on March 1 and the seal will not be broken until May 1. Every 25 cent pur- chase will cntilIr the buyer tn one guess, and no person will be all lowed lo handle the jar or take an unfair advantage in any way. The money jar will hr displayed in the window daily and turned from lime i0 time tO permit of guess CTS seeing il from all sides. All kinds of money is in sight, but not even the members of the firm know inc actual amount. In cur I'IltN lS lo Sttll DllIS CT lllt' following denominations: $l, S2, SD, Sl0, S20. Gold coins glitter in $5 and SI0 pieces and with copprrS, nick"lS, dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollars galore in sight. The gucSScS as tO how much the jar contains will cover a wide range. When the cOntc st closes on May some person will get the contents of the jar, unless therc are others who have named the same figure, in which case it will be divided equally. Two-step Jack has gone to the hills so ev- crybody has an even break for the money.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27
Notice of Forfeiture.

To Blamey Stevens: You are hereby notified that there has been expended during the year 1911 in labor on those certain quartz claims known as the Las st Chance" the Last Chance No. f." and the Last Chance No. 9" situate, lying and being on Shoup bay near the entrance thereof, in the Valdez recording precinct. Territory of Alaska, the sum of three hundred dollars ($3OO.OO) lawful money of the United States. the amount required by law to hold said claims for the year fol- lowing the performance of the annual labor; that said expendi- ture for labor. as aforesaid, was made by Wm. Koch and Alex. Mel son, the co-owners of said claims. And unless within ninety (gOl days after the completion of the publication of this notice, to-wit: within ninety (9O) days after the 10th day of Aprif, 1912, you contribute your portion of the expenses of the aforesaid annual iaDor, TOT said year, your interest in said quartz claims will be for feited and become the property of the undersigned, who are your CO., owners.
 ALEX, NELSON.
 VIM. KOCH.
 Date first pub. Jan. if, 1912.
 Date last pub. April fl, 1912.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27
JosEPH HANCOCK FACES
 q SERIOUS CHARGE

X warrant has been issued for Joseph Hancock and he was talk cn in charge by the police. He is accused of larceny from resi- dencc, having stolen small uuan- tity of gold nuggets. He will be arraiRncd before Commissioner shepard at o'clock this after noon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27
COKONER'S JURY FINDS
 DEATH was ACCIDENTAL

The cOrOncr's jury in Inc case of Chas. Shelley rendered a yer dict that the deceased had come to his death through the acci- dental discharge of his gun. The autopsy proved conclusivcly that there was no shadow of doubt of the fatality having resulted from an accident. The entire charge, containing both wads and the shot were found on the right side of his head, having passed through his brain.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

Magnesium is the principal in- grcdient in new alloy brought out in France that weighs about two-thirds as much as cast alum inum.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

time last month and he has fail ed tO raise the tide enough to float her since then.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

Why did you turn him down ?"
 He began to yap about two living as cheaply as one. When get married I expect to make the money fy."
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

FOR SALE CHEAP--Corncr lot, house and furnishings, fuel for six months. Apply P. J. Huganir,
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

Cream waTlcs with honey and coffee 25c at the Valdez Cafr.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

Alex. S:nglctary, Louis Roth kranz and others who have been to Port Wells returned io town ihis afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27
LOCAL ITEMS

Fall coats, S5 and up. Suits St5 and up at Harvey's TOggcry.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

One-third of England's telc- graph operators are women.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

Capt. James MdHie hopes to have his ship ahoat about Feb. G, 1913. She went aground some
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

LOST--Brown fur nun between Wickcrsham and Reservation ave nues. Please return to Pros pector office. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

The new feature prize drawing for the carving set was a big suc- c ss. The lucky number was i523 and John Gray was the hold or. Another drawing will take place saturday or Sunday night. Save your tickets. Anhcuser- Busch and merchants lunch still a huge success.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27

If you want a good ntfIng suit see Silyerman, phone t98.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-27
Harmless Information.

Cable office hours:
 Week days a. m. to 9 D. m. Sundays and holidays 9 tn 10 a. m. and , to P. m.
 POstOfficc hours:
 Week days a. m. to 6 p. m. Sundays and holidays 12 m. |" 2 D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
ILLINOIS NEWS
College Reciprocity Ended.

Springfield, Jan. 24.-Word has been
received in this city through press dis
patches coming from Des Moines,
Iowa, of the discontinuance Of the
Iowa state board Of medical examiners
of reciprocity with the Illinois board
in the matter Of recognition of state
medical certificates. Hereafter, it is
said, men who study medicine in ILL
nois must take the Iowa examinations
before they are admitted to practice
in that state. Secretary ]. A. Egan of
the Illinois board of health in a state
ment said he had not received official
notice of such an act, but that if it is
true it followed threats made in the
past by the Iowa board to break rela-
lions with Illinois. According to the
press dispatch, alleged failure of ILL
nois medical schools to meet the Iowa
standard of efficiency is given as one
reason. Alleged laxity in the methods
of the Illinois examining board is CIV
en- as another reason. Secretary Egan
denied the former and declared the
latter charge was SO absurd as to merit
no comment. In his statement Secre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
HOLLEBOUSCH PAYS
FINE; GETS WARNING

Jacob Hollebousch, arrested yes
terday on complaint of Lena Bekaert,
was fined 81 and costs this morning
for disorderly conduct. The orig
NAL complaint, assault and battery,
was amended to the charge on
which he was found guilty. Hole
bousch escorted the woman from the
Dhulster barroom Saturday after
noon when she began an argument
in regard to the money she had given
for a can of beer. The bartender
used his hands in helping her out of
the place. She injured her hand as
she went by the door and on that
based her charge against him. He
was informed that in the future he
shall call the police if he wants to
eject anyone. He replied that the
next time the woman enters the bar
room, he will lock every means OF
exit and then will call the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
Personal Points

Judge G. A. Cooke of Aledo was in
the city last night enroute to Chicago
Mr.. and Mrs Henry w. Horst leave
tonight for Los Angeles, Cal, on an
extended visit
F. ]. Sillway, foreign sales director
for Deere & Co of Moline, has taken
up his residence at the Rock Island
club.
Guy Bowman of Muskogee, I. T, ar
rived in the city this morning, having
been summoned to Rock Island by the
serious illness of his father, E. H.
Bowman
H. E. Van Duzer went to Iowa City
this afternoon and tonight he will de-
liver the first of his series of eight
lectures on craftsmanship before stu
dents of Iowa university. Following
that he will go to Cedar Rapids on
business connected with the Phoenix
Mutual Life Insurance company, for
which ne is a district agent.
The following representatives OF
the Rock Island lines left for Chicago
last evening to attend the funeral OF
Second Vice President F. o. Melcher
c. W. Jones, general superintendent
F. ]. Easley, division superintendent
w. L. Hope, division engineer; F. w
Rosser, roadmaster, and E. H. Stat
ford, of Jackson, Hurst & Stafford, at
torneys for the Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24

Mayor Schriver and Commissioner
Hart in revoking the saloon licenses OF
those who debauch the business and
and persistently violate the
ordinances and defy the city admins
tration. The Bond association
stands at the back Of the city admin
istration in its entire course in the
revocation Of licenses"
DEALERS MEET AGAIN.
The Rock Island Liquor Dealers as
ISOLATION met this afternoon in Tur-
ner hall. At late hour nothing had
been done to further the disposition
of the case before the meeting. The
meeting was held for the same reason
as that of Monday afternoon when the
Billburg case was up for discussion
and when, in an informal way, the
liquor dealers upheld the city admin
istration in it's action in the case.
Leaders of the association stated
before the meeting this afternoon that
things favored formal and legal action
along the lines approved Monday
Billburg said that he would be repre-
scented in his fight Tor his rights by
Kenworthy & Kenworthy, John Looney
and attorneys for the Edelweiss Brew
ing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
OFFICE STATE FACTORY
INSPECTOR TO CLOSE?

Chicago, Jan. 24.-Edgar T. Da-
vies, state factory inspector, has no
money with which to conduct his Of
flee. His appropriation ran out last
November. The inspector said last
night he would have to close the de-
partment unless he got money at
once.
Already the arrears Of the office
have amounted to more than $4,000.
This is fast increasing and with no
state money in sight until July,
when the regular appropriation is
disbursed, Davies is in a quandary.
He will go to Springfield today or
tomorrow to confer with Governor
Deneen. He thinks there may be
some way to get enough funds to
keep the office open at least.
Davies says the enforcement of
new laws, coupled with the small
amount appropriated, causes the
present financial condition. The de-
partment asked for Sly, 900 for op-
Grating expenses and received $780,
500.
Many new laws enacted by the last
legislature added to the expense of
law for women, the occupational dis
ease law and one pertaining to in
dustrial accidents.
1t was charged in the Chicago
Federation of Labor meeting yes
terday that organized labor is re-
sponsible for the small appropria-
ton. A c. Anderson, former presi-
dent of the painters union, said he
had learned the state factory inspec-
ton department would be closed
Feb. l, because there were no funds
| to continue the work.
John O'Neil, chairman of the fed
Grafton legislative committee, said
James F. Morris, secretary of the
Illinois State Federation of Labor
and a state representative, fought
the appropriation asked by Davies.
I'VE cannot buy lead pencil OF
a postage stamp" said Davies. 1.-The
reason we did not get a larger
| appropriation is because the low.
er house was fighting Governor
| Deneen. Our appropriation was put
off till the last day such bills coulC
, be considered.
/ 1.-The man who had our bill wa!
Representative Edward Smejkal Il
was almost necessary to start a rio
to get the matter before a committee
My Office could possibly have
pinched through till next July haC
1t not been for the new laws. NJ
Office was open night and day from
Nov. 2 until after the holidays in al
effort to enforce the 10-hour law fo
women.
81 have sent inspectors into all tn,
counties to enforce the oecupationa
disease law. Manufacturers of Hi
nois have had to spend almost 50,
100000 for safety devices and re
pairs. The stockyards is spending
100000. the Illinois Central rail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
LOSES HIS LIFE
IN ICY WATERS
Unknown Man Goes Under
While Walking Across the
Mississippi.
HAS DESPERATE STRUGGLE
Witnesses Hurry to His Aid but He
Is Unable TO Grasp Rope
Thrown to Him.

Under the ice somewhere below
this city is the body of an unknown
man who lost his life. shortly after
l 80 this afternoon while attempting
to cross the river on the ice. He
started from the Davenport shore
and picked his way across safely I'M
til almost to the ferry landing at
Eighteenth street. The ice there ap-
peared as safe as elsewhere but sud
denly he stepped on a rotten section
and it gave way beneath him.
With cry OF fear, he threw UP his
arms and disappeared under the sur
face of the icy waters. There is
strip of open water at this point,
where the ice has gone, owing to the
swift current, and coming up the
stranger made an effort to reach the
edge of the ice and was able to come
within three feet of safety but the
current was too strong for him.
is NEARLY SAVED.
Employees at the Milwaukee freight
house rushed to the spot with a rope
and threw it out to him, but he was
unable to grasp it. Fighting desper-
ately for life, he managed to keep
above the water for almost three min
utes, but the water was so deadly cold
that his struggles gradually became
weaker, and he finally went down for
the last time. Had a rope been got
ten to him half minute earlier
when he still had his strength, he
would undoubtedly have been saved
The body appeared on the surface
of the water a few moments after il
i had gone down for the last time, and
unsuccessful efforts were made t.
catch it with hooks. 1t floated dowI
stream until it reached a point be
tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth street!
where it disappeared under the ice.
NAME Is UNKNOWN.
According to the description givel
by witnesses, the man was about s.
years of age, and wore a dark over
coat and cap, was clean shaven ant
of very rudy complexion.
The man was evidently goo
swimmer or he would never have beel
able to keep above the surface of tn
water in the swift current, takin
into consideration his age and the e1
IRENE GOODNESS of the water.
At one time the rope was directl
over his shoulders and could hav
been grasped easily, but the drown
ing man continued to thresh tn
water wildly with his arms and di
not seem to realize that help wa
near.
1t is very doubtful whether tn
body can be recovered now until tn
ice goes out in the spring, and OWN
to the swiftness of the current it wi
probably be carried far down the rive
before it is found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
PLAN CHANGES AT
THE new HARPER
Remodehng to Be Done on the
Main Floor to Get Addi-
tional Room.
DRUG STORE WILL MOVE
Is to Have Quarters Now Occupied
by Rock Island Road City
Ticket Office.

Manager Carl Mueller of the New
Harper has in hand architects plans
for some important changes that are to
take place in the near future in the
store rooms of the hotel between the
hotels main entrance on Second ave
nue. and Nineteenth street. Through
this change the drug store of Herman
o. Rolls will be removed to the Office
occupied now by the city ticket office
of the Rock Island road, the ticket
office will occupy a room that will be
arranged in the New Harper building,
new cigar store is to be installed
and the quarters of the barber shop
and telegraph Office are to be rear.
ranged.
The first floor will be the only
portion of the hotel building that
will be changed. The Harper house
drug store, which has occupied the
corner store room for years, Will con
tinue under the same name, but viii
be in new quarters, the store room
directly across the avenue and in the
building recently purchased by Messrs
Mueller and Anderson.
DIVIDE STORE ROOM.
The present store room occupied b!
the drug store is to be divided in two
rooms. One facing Second avenue viii
be occupied by a cigar store tina
is 10 be launched by HicB
ey Brothers of Davenport. TIL,
other store room. facing Nineteenth
street, will be occupied by the tickle
Office of the Rock Island road. Tn
barber shop and telegraph Office will
be rearranged
The change will favor the guests o
the hotel in many ways. Those VIII
wish to procure tickets to some othe
point will only have to pass through
one of the doors, rather than eros
the street TO make their purchase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
Obituary
DIR. HERMAN wIcHMANN. sR,

Relatives in this city were today
apprised of the death of DR.. Herman
Wichmann, ST., at his home, 1924
South Jefferson avenue, ST. Louis.
Deceased was we'll known here among
the older residents, having practiced
here for several years prior to 1864.
The end came yesterday at l o'clock
and was due to heart failure. He was
SO years old and leaves a family. Otto
Grotjan and Louis Schmidt of this
city were distantly related to him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
TOM KENNEDY LEASES
THE ST. JOHNS HOUSE

Tom Kennedy today secured con-
troll of the st. Johns rooming apart
ments at 162S1a Second avenue and
began clearing them out and redec-
Grating them with view to opening
them soon in first class shape. Mr..
Kennedy has for several years past
conducted apartments on the same
floor as the st. Johns house and in
that time his place earned a good
reputation. His new lease puts SO
rooms and five room fat under his
charge. Mrs. Irene Eyer was pro-
prietress of the st. Johns house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24

asked for a change of venue. A
faulty affidavit was drawn up and
John Looney asked that the case be
dismissed. Justice Wells allowed an
amendment to the affidavit and re-
fused to dismiss. The case went to
the court of Justice ]. H. Cleland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
VAN LERBERG FUNERAL.

The funeral of Emil Van Lerberg,
who died yesterday morning, was held
from the Baele residence, 400 Ninth
street, this afternoon at O'Clock. The
bearers were Oscar DhOoge, Elmer
Rogge, CAMEL DeVries. Constant Yer
hoge, Ray BuibenyOnk and Emil Van
genachte. Burial took place at Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
Finds She Has Two husbands.

Mount Vernon, H., Jan. 24.-Because
Ida Dodson of this city and James Car
roll of Bluford were married in st.
Louis last week just after the woman
had been divorced from James Dod-
son in the circuit court here, Judge
Green vacated the decree of divorce
The reason the Judge gave was that
Mrs. Dodson and Carroll knew the
Illinois law and left the state SO as to
evade it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
SMITH TO REFUSE
TO HEAR CHARGES
Finds That Billburg, Merritt
and Hines Cases Should
Go Elsewhere.
is NOT NEAREST THE COURT
Warrants Were Returned Into His
Own Sanctum but He Was Not
on Bench at Time.

Ever since A. W. Billburg, H. G.
Merritt and Dan Hines were given a
change of venue by Justice c. ].
Schroeder to Magistrate C. J. Smith,
the latter has been investigating the
matter and chances are that the
cases will be transferred from his
court. Legal advisors have inform
ed him that every justice of the
peace must have stated court quar-
tiers and that though he may adjourn
court from one place to another, any
change of venue that is granted by
him, whether he sit in his own court
or move to another place, shall be
taken to the justice who is nearest
to his permanent court.
HOLD COURT ANY PLACE.
Should the rule be that a change
of venue be taken from the place
where court is held, a justice could
arrange matters to suit his own con-
yenience. If necessary he could hold
court in the street or in a hallway
just to send it TO any justice whom
he might wish to pass judgment on
the case. In this particular instance,
Justice Schroeder held court in the
magistrate sanctum on the invita-
ton of some one other than the mag
istrate. Had the magistrate invited
him to hold court there, he would
be obliged to take the case. The
case is slated for hearing next Sat-
urday afternoon.
CITY GETS CHANGE.
After taking under advisement the
change of venue from the court OF
Justice c. ]. Schroeder to his court
past the court of Justice W. F,
Schroeder, the nearest justice, Justice
p. H. Wells came to the conclusion
this morning that the charge of gam
ing preferred against A. ". Billbure
by the city should be heard by him.
self. After the principals had gath.
cred in his court, the complainants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
LOCAL MAN Is NAMED
TO SEEK STATE OFFICE

Louis Haemer of Moline are on the
state ticket of the socialist party for
the coming elections, the former for
the Office of secretary and the latter
for the position of state treasurer.
Their being on the ticket is the re-
suit of statewide agreement of the
socialist party secured by means of a
primary vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
Decides Against Railroad.

Springfield, Jan. 24.-The state board
of railroad and warehouse commission
ers rendered a decision yesterday re-
garding switching rates and car rent
ais. The decision was in the case of
the West Side Packing company of
East ST. Louis against the Vandalia
railroad. The commission held that
the railroad company cannot charge
for car rental in addition to its charge
for switching, as the necessary equip
ment" under the law includes what
has been covered by car rental here
tOfore,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
STEAMER COLUMBIA
WILL GO TO PEORIA

Confirmation Of the report of the sale
OF the steamer Columbia OF the White
Collar line to Captain J. NJ. Sibley of
Peoria was made today at the offices
OF the W nite Collar line in Davenport.
The consideration was not made pub
lie. The steamer will be put into the
excursion business out Of Peoria after
being remodeled and refitted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
To Organize Bank.

Prominent merchants and profes-
sionAl men OF Northwest Davenport
met last night and decided to organ
lie a new bank TO serve the needs Of
the northwestern part Of the city. 1t
will be the 18th banking institution
in the city and will be capitalized at
$50, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24

tary Egan said the Illinois board In .
few instances in the past had been
compelled to refuse certificates offered
by Iowa students. He cited also
former criticism of Iowa schools of
medicine, which he offered in rebuttal'
of the charge that Illinois schools are
not up to requirements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
LARSON Funeral.

The funeral of Gust A. Larson, who
died Monday morning, was held from
the home OF his sister, Mrs. J. P. Lind
quist, 514 Third street, this afternoon
at o'clock, Rev. Ira o. Nothstein Off
ciating. Burial took place at Chip
p;annock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24

ment on a house which the defendant
had erected.
This afternoon the hearing of the
case of Gust Falk against E. Rosen-
field, both of Moline, was started. The
suit grows out of a dissolution OF
partnership and involves s197.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-24
Verdict for Defendant.

The case of Stoneberg against
Downing in the county court ended
today with the court instrueting the
jury to bring in verdict for the de-
PENDANT. Contractor Stoneberg of Sill
Wis sued W. II Downing to force pay