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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
RECEIPTS IN 1912
WERE S7,O27,I4O
Uncle Sam Cut Big Melon in
Local Internal Revenue
Office.
TOBACCO LED WITH S5,49 800
Tax on Manufactured Weed
Topped Income From MI
Other Sources.

Figures compiled by Deputy -Collec-
tor c. NJ Dozier yesterday. covering
the operations of the local United
states revenue Office for the fiscal
year ending June aoleie. name 81
o2liio.s' as the grand total OF re-
ceipls for that period IN point OF
money taken in. it was the biggest
year III tho history of tho local Of
lice.
Compared with this sum- the re-
coipts III 1911 during t.e corresponds
ing period We're S6.SS5. s37.7s. Until
topped by tho figures for 1872. this
amount stoo1 us the record OF the
Richmond office.
100000. which Represents Tho collec-
iions for 1912. is only S4l2o2.92 in
excess of the receipts for tho proceed
ing year" s-id Mr. Do2icr. cit Is real-
ly most remarkable showing. since
1911 was IN many respects am extra
ordinary year for collections. The
fact that VIC have bcttered the rec
ord OF l>st year with nothing out OF
tho ordinary to swell tho receipts IS
an Indication % substantlal prosperi-
ty which is highly gratifying 10 the
departments"
Cigars nnh cigarettes Tend.
With a total OF .l--.l s.Hl. the in
come from taxes OH cigars and ciga-
rcttes lead that from any other source
by margin OF almost $4,000. 1000.
NoXt In Importance stanu munufac-
turtd tohaccos OF ail kinds which
yielded in revenues last year the sum
az N.15n,72eeS
tobacco industry TO the Federal gov
crnmeut is shown %. th- fact that
approximately so per cent OF tho to-
tai receipts of the local internal rev
cnue Office was dos.*ed from that
source The receipts from manufac-
tured tohaccos. cigars ana cigarettes
were s5.4Sl.90o59.
Liquor Tax Heavy.
Next in Importance as = revenue
producer to tobacco stands the liquor
industry in all its branches The in
come from the taN N pirits eN-
elusive Of the special ,tNcs paid by
Wholesale and retail lqupr dealers.
was SioSe.T5102 Taxes on beer
yielded ST5,755 additional
The Federal excise tax Of per
cen, on all corporation incomes IN
excess OF the 5000. which is ex-
cmpted. produced in the last fiscal
Year $ao9 gG4.ll The total is larger
than that Of any preceding year. due
in some measure = the nigh per
cent OF Collections Settlements We're
companies. am average which makes "a
new record for this department. The
collections In this branch of the rev
cnuc department are In charge OF
Deputy Collector ! Robert Wade TO
whose nogsi.S emit follow-up system the
bs average of returns is - large
part due.
Special taxes. including receipts
from Wholesale and retail dealers in
spirits oleomarsnrine ana other pro-
ducts requiring special United
states license, yielded Soi.is 20 TO
Uncle SANS treasury Inc income
from all other sources grouped under
The head of miscellaneous taxes to-
tailed Sl5.eT5.9s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
LAY CORNER STONE
ceremonies at Highland rnrk Church
onndmrtch VIII NImsnmic L.NcrrI.cs

WIN Masonic ceremonies. tho corner
stone oi the new Ascension Episcopal
church az Highland Park was laid yes
terday afternoon at $40 o'clock The
eNririses We're under the auspices OF
Nortnsidr Lodge 80. oea g.. T. * i.
NJ. of wnich vs.. NJ Milan IS worsh p
iut master. and Were conducted by
Grand Master w. D.. Andrews. OF Roa
noke assisted hV several other prom
!noni memhers OF the fraternity
The Religious ceremonies were con
Quoted by Roy John Moncure n. D.,
and tile address was delivered by DR..
john y. lpshur. with music by the
cholf ~ Monumental Church. under the
airection OF Professor Potter
When completed lhls viii be one 90
The most attractive of the suburban
CHURCHES SO present the compensation
IS without q rector ewing 70 the recent
death ~ rev James T. poiudcNter
Redl and S NJ bishop compose ,he
uuldiuc committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
HENRY CLAY CLUB INDORSEs
RICIINOND-iIENR FRANCHISE

A. meeting OF the Henry Clay
Club. held last night a resolution was
passed advocating the granting OF n
franchise TO the Richmond -Henriro
Railway Company for lighting and fur
nishuS power
The president \. Nicholson. was IN
the chair
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
"oLEo" CASE TO CABELL
Colonel Chapman Reports Weston seizure to
lnIteL states Comml.sloner.

Revenue collector William y. Chapman
,csfercar forwarded 20 Unltct states Conf
gonsr y Cebei his report . The s<ls-
lrc o. quantity ~ o'eomarsarlne last
sa,urdas 81 tho stai. % Councilman Abort
e. Wosion VINO was 90 tasnsss in ihe
second Market.
Coiousl chapman had no statement .
make tonchiug ;he prosecution OF ;he case
against Weston and u seems NOW That THE
Whole matter w.i % put Up 10 the conf
missioner ArcoEelas 20 the revenue oMice
tnere wcrc Loo pounds o, oieonlarsarine IN
nc 10y fnat vas seized. al az which. % is
alleged. had been coioged without the pay
mont 81 the ias OF 70 ceuts pc. mound re-
Guirrr hy the government : quantity o.,
cciorins material was found tn TIE stoek.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
Ni,hdrnMs Anncni.

Edward Patterson oolored. wa. sen, -
iaii for ninety days yesterday from The
Hastings Court FOR stealing n bicycle from
9. \. Collins Tint sentenced was imposed
upon him in Police Court. from which h.
appealed. but yesterday withdrew the ap-
peal.
wiluam Wil'nSham was hned So and
costs by the fury Tor assaulting Mrs Mar,
Thomas. lie had appealed from tho sane
..rdici In Police Court;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
FREED AFTER HE BEGINS
SINTY-DAN TERM ~ JAIL.

After Beginning 70 serve a Sky days.
term to- tho ci'~ ia;, ,o- the alleged n,isa7-
proprlatlon - s35 :rom T.. q Younser & co
Wholesale grocers G : Blunt was acquitted
Yesterday hy Poi!re Justice Cruichreld. \
letter from The hrm stated that the money
mad been retr-nei. and expressed the Ae.!et
ilat i had no; been Intentionally taken hy
Blunt i requested that he b. acquitted,
wf.ch was Immediately done
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03

number OF citizens from the vicinity
or WesthamptoH appeared before the len
rico county Board o! Supervisors Yesterday
asking hat sanitary officer be appolnt-
cd for that section OF tho county Tho
hcPrd took the request under confederation
and probably viii take soma action I'm re-
gard 10 It a, the next monthly meeting.
The county bills were ordered paid and
other routine business transacted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03

: decd was recorded IN tho Hcnrico
county Circuit cour, Yesterday convcv!ne
about ton and one-haif acres of iund on
Westwooi Av"nnc from Matthew Gilmore
to Ellen G. Kidd The price was sl2.35o
The land is In the manufacturing portion
of tho Yves; End. adjoining the property ~
tho Richmond Forging Corporation and the
El.no Motor Car CORPORATION
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
JtDGE sournAIL TO

Governor Mann yesterday appointed Jud &c
Robert G Southai. ~ Amelia. 10 hold the
Jug term Of the Hustinss Cour, for Jud se
Samuel y VIII, who is MT Hot SPRINGS
Ark. rcouporaiinz from / recent Illness.
Iha torn neEAn yestariaN-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
NOTTINGHAM CASE
Governor Of Virginia VIII Announce His Do
cl.nn Tn-Day 10 Aftcrnoon Pnncr..

Go,ernor Mann sad YESTERDAY afternoon
iuaf he would to-day sNe 20 thc afternoon
napsrs his decision 10 the case ~ Colone!
Thomas Notlnghnm = The Fourth Reg
Hren'.
ham was called Se>ore hoard % muir.
held Ut Nor;oiR composed ~ Co.one, ieed,.
l.lelfenant- Colonel Crairhi'i and MaJor
WORKMAN. chhrgsl ~ Chaplain Parker. ~
fhe Fourth Regiment. ~ having used 9r0-
,ano and abusive language IN connection
vifh ~ Governor ~ NlrElnIa and of .cers
oC fac First Br.gade. Virginia Volunteers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03

DommIsslonoT 0lris Mannlng, VINO
has been for several weeks confined
To- his residence uy Illness. has so
greatly Improved hat ne IS now ALL
lowed by his r1 sicc!ans 10 receive
short visits from lis friends MIR Man
ming hopes to he able to actively en-
gage in business BOO a. very few days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
RUEGER TO BUILD
TEN STORY HOTEL
Contract Goes to Ncsbit Con
struction Company on
Eobinson's Plans
COST WILL BE 100000
New Structure Is to BE Deliy-
crel Complete Within
Ten Months.


Contract las signed by William
Ruegor yctsordsv with Nesbit 4 Com
non, t ,
'V' e'eO'''''
o' 'en-s'orN motel Oh his old site
AT the southeast corner Of Smith amt
Bank Streets. The contractors Viii
, ,,-.
o's'' on '''n"F clearing the ste anu
eNcaN'nnS for foundations FOR the
new buildMg The new hotel WIN 10.
steel. stous an, hr,ck st,.u,trrn
nrenroof throurhn,,t sn,I or ,nodorn
hotel tvpc Plans bavr mon mo-
rared IN, ,rcbi,n., rr,,tos ~
inson of Uichmond and vein hc 61.a
m. morning in thr once Of he
Buildinp Isspoctor vbe new hotol
win htv. .s ,non,s ANA uno.r tne
,ontrac; Is 10 ha ronnic.od ,yttbt,
tan months Tbo ,or,rarti,e n~-, ms
mn, huildinr ror,r,r far ~. 80
Murphv's Hotel ana won in IN. com
n,tition for m. new Itotl rus..or
over four local co,Itractinr orms
PIN Cou,Ict, NIT, plnn,
TL. nisrs ,',il for an oxr,,ya,ior
thiriy foe, b.lo,y mo sidewalk Cor
sihcolls,r I'm v.bi,, ,vii nc loc,tcd
storarc and niarbinorv looms and I'm
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lnrep rrili room ,i,nt.d as lnnch-
III nIarn far nnsincss mon 1ba
,n,ir .n,r.,~o v.i,i IN, an ~ir,h s.ract
into 81 ec,,,,c iorb, ahon, ,iftv b,.
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on tho now Richmond. the site is be-
Inc ranldlv cleared for tba now Nlur-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
Marriage License

marriage ic0nse was issued yesterday
ir th" off'"c OF mo c'crlJ OF thc ffust!nrs
ourt 70 Thomas " Bcu and Niio r.
~uead
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03
Commissioner Meet Tonight.

The monthly meeting % the Bosfd OF Fo-
ice Goniiniseioner" Will &c he'd so-nigh, at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
otember 3Oth to October 5th

Turing the first week in October will have a
~ big stove show at Mr.. John Hamilton
of the Co Operative Stove Co. of Bloomington Ill., of
the largest factories of the country will be here
demonstrate the sell and explain detail any,
thing that you may want know about the and
ranges
GateYs
HamIns
and for Mr. Hamilton
M
troubles
All week
COOKED OR BAKED PUBLIC EVERY also
cordially GodRM flour
morning
handles
fue thai Hamilton will gladly tell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
YOUTHS HELD ON
CHARGE OF THEFT
Three Boys Are Accused by
Neighbors of Stealing
Pigeons and Feed.

Three diminutive citizens of boy
Vile, ranging in ages from II to Is
years, were brought into the police
court this morning, charged with the
theft of several pigeons, and of vari-
Gus neigh borhood depredations. With
their little heads scarcely showing
above the bench, they sat in row
and faced Magistrate C. ]. Smith,
moved. They were Charles Hobart,
aged II, Arthur Jenkins, aged Is, and
Louis De Vries, aged Is.
Although immature in years, the
lads are apparently old in the ways
of the world, and have been visitors
at the police station before 1t ap,
pears that they have a mania for col
lecting pigeons, and have added to
their stock at the expense of the
leighbors. Mrs. Fl. B. Mckee, 14O1
Twelfth street, yesterday swore out a
warrant for their arrest, claiming that
they had stolen pigeons and feed from
her premises. and had made them.
selves a nuisance in various petty
ways. The De Vries boy is said 10
have been implicated in the theft
of some carrier pigeons at Moline
some time ago. Their case is puz.
zler, and the authorities are in a
quandary as to what disposition 10
make of them. Owing to their extreme
youth, it is a question as to whether
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
TOASTMASTERS'
CLUB TORESUME
First Meeting of Season Next
Tuesday-Rev. Haney to
Deliver Address.

The Toastmasters' club of the Y. NJ.
c. 4. will resume its work for the sea-
son next Tuesday evening. The meet
ing will he held at the Y. NJ. c. A. the
usual supper being served at $50. A
business session will occupy part of
the evening. the feature of the program
being an address by Rev. r. S. Haney
of Moline on The Inside OF the Toast
ing Business" Mr.. Haney Is expected
to lay down the principles of post
prandial oratory in a way that will be
of much help TO the embryonic orators
in the club
This Toastmasters' club Is one OF
the NEST popular organizations in the
Y. NJ. c. A. 1t had very successful
season last year, and is starting out
with great hopes for the new season.
1t il open to all young men who desire
to gain facility in the art of public
speaking Last year there were about
- members, and it is expected that
the number win be largely increased
this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
TIME EXTENDED FOR
THE FILING OF BIDS

The bids for the erection of the new
Y. NJ. c. A. building were to have been
opened tomorrow by the building COM
mittee, but it has been found neces-
sary to grant an extension of time to
the contractors, as some of them have
been unable to complete their figures
in time. They have been allowed I'M
til next Wednesday to get their figur-
ing done, and then the proposals will
be opened. The contractors have
found it no small task to get their es-
Inmates prepared. If everything is
found satisfactory when the bids are
opened, the contract will he awarded
at once, and there will be no delay
about starting the work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
JUST FOR TWO DAYS.
Ladies Blue Serge Suits, $29.5o
Values at $22.5o at M. G. K.

Ladies' Blue Serge Suits, $3.50
Values at $22.5o at M. & x.
To continue the busy hum in the
NJ. & K. ladies' department, and to
make this store more attractive than
ever, NJ. & K. are going to give the
ladies an unusual benefit for tomorrow
and Saturday only. They have placed
on sale, genuine Gilbert serges in
the very latest fall models, hand
somely trimmed with the best Skin
ner's lining, fit to perfection, every
size included in this lot these $3.50
values for Friday and Saturday only,
at $3.50. These suits bear the stamp
of NJ. & K. style and it is an unusual
opportunity and one that should not
that they sell at a less price, but
these suits are positively $3.50 quail
titles at $3.50, for the two days only.
The variety of street, semi-dress
and gowns that we have assembled for
your inspection is very complete. They
are chiefly made up in imported char
meuse with metallic trimmings, and
a great many of them with the rhine
stone sets. We also have satins yelled
with chiffon, in the seasons most
popular pastel effects. These gowns
are draped in the butterfly and side
pannier in front, and the dresses are
all Of the latest Partisan pointed and
fish tail effect. The brocaded char.
meuse as well as the metallic chiffon
are much in demand and 10 fully ap,
I preciate these garments We cordially
invite you to make a personal ihspec.
| ton.
Simpliar dresses in serges, Aeolian
and silks, bear the marks OF elegance
with the pannier drapery and most
/ ly cut with the robespierre collar
: The serges for every day are cut with
| the set in as we'll as the butterfly
/ sleeve, long sleeves and high collar
some with the conventional low col
/ lar, ranging ia price from 1896 tc
/ $500. Beautiful fall coats made VI
I in domestic and imported fabrics
very carefully chosen, and the much
wanted Johnny coat which runs 4;
/ inches. in the wide diagonals anC
/ Boucle. Our showing of coats al the
present time is az its height, and oul
prices range from 1895 to $4,000 Olt
model OF skirt which we place OF
sale, which is vel worthy of men
ton, for Friday and Saturday only
is one OF our $500 numbers. will b.
penciled TO 1885 This includes II,
regular and extra sizes. The SHADING
is OF pleasing navy and the styl
OF the garment is one OF small pleat
ing al the side. making a fair widtl
al the bottom of the skirt Specia
for Friday and Saturday only 1896.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
CHILDREN's KIDNEYS.
No Rock Island Mother Should Nea.
iect the Little ones Health.

Oftentimes weak kidneys cause
great annoyance and embarrassment
tn children. Inability to control the
kidney secretions, at night or while at
play, is attributed to carelessness and
too frequently the child Is punished
Parents having children troubled
with kidney weakness would do well
to treat the kidneys with a tested and
proven kidney remedy. If Their is
pain in the back, discolored urine, ir-
regular urination, headaches, dizzy
spells or a tired, worn-out feeling, try
poan's Kidney Pills at once. A rem
edy that has been used In kidney
troubles for over so years and has
teen recommended by thousands.
Proof OF merit in a Rock Island citi-
zen's statement.
Michael Corcoran. blacksmith,
Maucker house, Rock Island, Ill,
says: MY experience with Doan's
Kidney Pills leads me to recommend
them. I suffered from pains through
my back and the action of my kidneys
vas irregular Doan's Kidney Pills
promptly stopped these troubles"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents Foster Milburn company, Buff
falo, New York, sole agents for the
United States
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
City Chat

Buy a home Of Reidy Bros
For express. call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Kerler Rug company for vacuum
cleaning and rug-making-
Lawn mowers sharpered and re-
paired at Fiebig's. 1919 Third ave-
nue..
Our B. B. serge at ss3 is the bes,
value ever offered. J. 3. Zimmers
Sons.
Genuine Philadelphia lawnmowers
for gale at Charles Fiebig. 1919 Third
avenue.
Six per cent farm mortgages. Lit.
ten & Roberts. Peoples Natiorol bank
building
Milan artesian water, approved by
city and state. delivered daily.
Phone West 1910.
How about a nice warm blanket or
comforter? II you need any the place
to go is the Mill store.
Coal. coal. coal. The Rock Island
uSl COMPANY W III OS4lNeT 10 you ali
the best grades of hard and soft coal.
Strecker & Lewis. wholesale and re-
tail agents for Sanitas the washable
wall covering for kitchens and bath.
rooms.
Try Ralph Stanton's Club Smoker
first for pennaEts, also full line OF
clear Havana, Key West, and domes-
tic cigarE.
Call and see our line of tennis fan.
uel and fannelette, il will pay you to
look before buying elsewhere. The
Mill store.
Ward & Mcmahon will give you
estimates on your plumbing, steam
and hot water heating that will save
you money.
Sewing machines repaired and war
ranted for one year. Supplies for al
machines. Ffebig. locksmith. 1915
Third avenue.
A nreproof safe in the house or store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

AL the news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
FORCE OF MEN AT WORK
COMPLETING LOOP LINE

The Tri-City Railway company has
secured enough men to make possible
a start on the completion of the Lons
View loop connection over Twenty
fifth street and Thirteenth avenue.
Work of placing trolley poles has be
gun and the laying of rails will fol
low shortly. 1t is the announced in
tention of the company to have the
loop working before the end of DC
tOber
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
SEND RUSH ORDER
FOR new ENGINES
Rock Island Southern Has Need
for Added transportation
Facilities.
HAVE MANY COAL TRAINS
Entire Output Of Mathersville Mines
to Be Handled-coId Weather
Creates Demand.

A rush order for two big 6O-ton
locomotives to accommodate the coal
traffic. has been dispatched post haste
70 the Baldwin Locomotive works at
Philadelphia, same 10 be completed in
80 days for the Rock Island Southern
railway. AS an added incentive for
eXpediency. the Southern has offered
a large bonus 10 the locomotive COM
pany, in the event of the engines be-
ing finished in less than the stipulated
time. AS a result. II is believed that
the new acquisitions will be delivered
In two weeks time
These locomotives are needed badly
20 handle the increased coal business
The Rock Island Southern handleI
the entire output OF the mines at
Mathersvine. and with cold weathe.
coming on, the road If being handi-
capped because Of insufficient trans
pOrtation facilities TO care for the
booming coal demand With the new
engines the entire output OF the mines.
which is in the neigh borhood OF 1000
tons a day. can be handled. The
road now operates four steam and
two electric locomotives. but they
are OF the smaller type and are not
equal 10 the task OF pulling the heavy
coal trains. and consequently will be
used for the lighter work and for
switching purposes
ENGINES ARE COSTLY.
The new engines will cost Sl1.5OG
piece aad can pull - loaded coal
cars up a three-fourths per cent grade
and around a two degree curve. With
them in operation. the entire output
o. the mines vii De transported daily
Four new freight cabooses have al
SO been ordered for the accommoda