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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
EXAMINATION FOR DEPUTY
FIRE MARSHAL ON JUNE 8

The state civil service commission
has set June 6 as the day on which to
hold examinations to provide an elig-
ible list for the position of deputy state
fire marshal. This examination will
be held at the capitol building at
Springfield, and will be open to all
male residents of Illinois between the
ages of % and so years The exami-
nation will cover the training and ex-
perience of the applicant. and will in
clude questions on methods to be used
in investigating causes of fires. on
laws regarding arson and on method
of prosecution in relation thereto, and
on building construction and inspec-
ton with relation to the fire risk. The
salary ranges from $4,000 month at
the start, to $4,000, and necessary
travelling expenses. Bulletins and cir
culars covering the work of the state
fire marshal department may be had
by any one interested in this examina- |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19

he could not do the work in his depart
ment in the way he would like to with
the decreased revenue.
Does it follow because the state and
county rates were both increased last
year. that the city must suffer for the
revenue it actually needs to carry on
it's work" argued Mayor Schriver.
THE state tax was raised from IS to
40 cents, on the 800 valuation and the
county rate was advanced from "a to
as cents. The city was not in any
way responsible. The s1,100 in the
contingent fund is wholly insufficient.
We need more revenue and | think it
should come from the street and
bridge tax. Moline for years has been
up TO the limit of s1.2O. while Rock Is
land has kept the city rate at $l.16
and S1.161a. How are we to handle
these smallpox cases? We have several
cases in the detention hospital T/w,
including two new cases yesterday.
The sum we have planned for the
health work is not enough by any
means"
More Hose Needed.
Commissioner Rudgren said he was
willing to readjust the figures so that
enough funds could be taken from 9TH |
er departments to give Commissioner
Hart $4,000 for the fire department, !
81 900 for the health work and suffi- |
cient funds to purchase 1000 feet of !
new hose. This was still unsatisfac- |
tory to Mayor Schriver and Commits |
sioner Hart. both of whom voted to |
the ordinance, but stated they |
would vote against its adoption under |
It's present terms. Because of the OBJ
lection. Commissioner Rudgren did not
offer the measure for adoption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
GARDEN SAGE DARKENS GRAY HAIR
SO NATURALLY NOBODY CAN TELL

, phur Hair Remedy" ready to -uss
This can always be depended upon e
bring back the natural color and lustre
of your hair and is the best thing
known to remove dandruff, stop scalp
itching and falling hair.
Everybody chooses "Wyeth's" Sage
and Sulphur because it darkens so nat
urally and evenly that nobody can. tell
it has been applied. You simply damp
en- sponge or soft brush and draw this
through the hair, taking one small
strand at time, which requires but a
few moments. Do this at night, and by
morning the gray hair has disappeared
and after another application it be-
comes beautifully dark and appears
glossy, lustrous and abundant. II GER
tainly helps folks look years younger
and twice as attractive, says well
known downtown druggist.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19

II. Your work is so arranged you could
easily take care of this ball matter.
while my time is much taken up. I'm
not afraid to assume the responsible
ity''
Accordingly the name of Mayor
Schriver was substituted for that of
commissioner Bear and the resolution
passed
Bids for New Station.
The city clerk was authorized to ad-
vertise for bids for coal at the water
works. He was also authorized to adj
vertise for bids for the new fire sta
ton on Ninth stree. and Eighteenth
avenue. TO be built according to plans
and specifications now in the office of
J. II. Stapp. building inspector. This
is station No. 5. for which bonds TO
the extent of $4,000. covering the cost
OF the new structure and its eouipment.
we're voted at the special election last
year
Wants New Phone
How the city can secure another free
telephone was brought up. Commits
sloner Hart announced that an instru-
nent Tor station No. 4 was needed, but
that the free list, amounting to 35, had
been exhausted and that either a new
phone would have TO be paid for or a
1ree one taken from some other de-
partment. The matter will be brought
up in informal session.
The mayor and city clerk were au-
thorized to close a contract with the
Pecple1s Power company for street
hEhting. by vote OF three TO two.
commissioners Rudgren and REYNOLDS
being opposed to the terms of the new
agreement. Formal action on the con-
tract was taken at the meeting last
Tuesday
\ new typewriter for his office was
asked by Mayor Schriver. He declared
the machine now in use could not make
the duplicates required and he sug-
gested that his machine be turned
over TO Superintendent r. w. Sharpe.
Action was deferred
An ordinance providing for lO-inch !
water mains on Twenty-seventh street. |
Eighteenth to Twentieth avenue, and |
siX-inch mains on Nineteenth and |
Twentieth avenues, Twenty-fifth to
Twenty-seyenth street, was consid- !
cred.
Expensive Sewer.
That it cost the city something to |
install sewer and water mains on Sew
enth street. Eleventh to Thirteenth
avenue. and on Twelfth and Thirteenth
avenues. Fifth to Eighth street, was
made evident in the final estimate
filed by Wallace Treichler, city engin-
eer. The total cost figures sI2,512.Ss,
Of which s9,3O7.50 is for the excavation
OF 2,19O yards of rock at s4.25 yard
S. S. Hull was allowed the sum OF
1924 and John Montgomery $50, for
work done as inspectors on recent pub
lie improvements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
Restores Its Lustre, Prevents
Scalp Itching; Dandruff
and Falling Hair.

That beautiful, even shade of dark,
glossy hair can only be had by brewing
q mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur.
While it is mussy. tedious task, it
will repay those whose hair is turning
gray, faded and streaked.
Your hair is your charm. It makes
or mars the face. When il fades, turns
gray and looks dry, wispy and scrag-
gly, just an application or two of Sage
and Sulphur enhances lis appearance
hundred fold
Don't bother to prepare the tonic;
you can get from any drug store so
cent bottle of ''Wyeth's Sage and Sui
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19

turned three indictments against John
Henry, a we'll known farmer, for muir
der. Henry is accused of killing
Charles Ezard, Everett Grain, and the
year old son of Grain near Woodson,
this county, last February. He main
tains he has no recollection of the
crimes
All the news all the time-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
CITY COMMISSION
DEFEATSPLAN TO
INCREASE TAXES
Vote Is Three to Two on May.
or's Suggestion to Levy
Special Funds.
MORE REVENUE DEMANDED
Commissioner Hart Declares His De-
partment Cannot Be Maintained
at Figures in Budget.

Announcing that he did not think
any other feasible method of increas-
ing the city revenue could be advo-
Gated, Mayor II. NJ. Schriver went on
record at the weekly meeting OF the
city commission yesterday afternoon as
favorable to levying the special street
and bridge tax, imposed last year for
the first time and not included in the
draft of the propose appropriation
ordinance. made by Commissioner Rud-
gren. This would give the city $4,000
more funds to spend.
Commissioner Hart offered special
objection to the ordinance when II
was brought up for consideration. be-
cause il did not provide for substan-
tiaI increase in his department. WITH
the annexation of territory from South
Rock Island has come insistent de-
mands for police and fire protection
and other necessities, which cannot De
provided under the terms of the ordi-
nance which Commissioner Rudgren
has drawn, without a complete re-
adjustment of the funds for other de-
partments.
OF the total city revenue from all
sources. estimated at 1922. 597.s7, the
sum of $l24.11647 is to be raised by
general tax levy. Whether this is ade-
quate, is strongly questioned by Mayor
Schriver. The sum figured for the po-
lice department is $4,000; for the
fire department. $4,000. and for the
health department, $4,000. Commits
sioner Hart contends il will be impos-
sible for him TO operate his depart
ment, at its present standard. at these
figures.
Amendment Defeated.
Mayor Schriver offered an amend
ment that the special street and bridge
tax be imposed and with the additional
revenue the police fund be increased
to s2s,5OO; the fire department to
$50. 600: the health department TO S13,-
900, and the sum OF $1,000 go for the
payment OF DR.. Craig's bill and other
accounts in connection with the small
pox epidemic. The amendment, how
ever. was lost by three TO two vote
Mayor Schriver and Commissioner
Hart alone voting for IL.
Commissioner Rudgren declared he
was against any advance in city taxes
and Commissioner Reynolds took the
same view, although he realized tnat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19

Bids will be received at the may
or's Office in the city OF Rock Island
until 10 a. m. May 20, 1914. for audit
ing all city. accounts. II. NJ. Schriver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
Call 70 Democrats.

a meeting OF members OF the Rock
Island County Democratic club and
democrats generally is hereby called
at Turner hall Tuesday evening, May
10. at O'Clock, TO consider matters OF
interest to the party.
]. w. CAVANAUGH,
President Rock Island County Demo
cratic club. (Adv).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19

ton by addressing the state fire mar
shall at Springfield.
Applications for this examination
must be made to the state civil serv-
ice commission at Springfield, and the
application must be on file not later
than May 81, 1914
Farmer Held for Staying Three.
Jacksonville, H., May 19-The Nor
gan county grand jury yesterday re-
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
TO PRAY FOR PEACE.

The president of the United States has apart today
 day of prayer peace earth and good will men and nations This proclamation brought about by from many sections The presidents wishes will doubt
 less be respected every section of the country and there question that good will result therefrom, if does bring about the desired result It hardly probable that prayers will result stopping the at this time, but the people think and unison for peace opens the for with the thought may action which would be the oi bringing peace in the end .
 Men way be cynical they may be stupid, they may be ercy antagonistc the ordinary acceptance of religious teach but there few who do consciously sciouy lift their minds occasionally in form of prayer there many worthy of manhood what their religious compunctions may be- who will manner, openly privately, unite the sediment which most of the nation will public before the sinking of the today.
 joining of all humane and women in will not halt single bullet the but that would argue nothing against the potency of such prayer Its effect would be certain and far reaching for think in unison generally the affairs of the world ultimately
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
SPLENDID BRAVERY.

Eighteen year old Corporal Lupin, who served in the ment of Major Jeanne wounded during the heorc defense Of
 ge, will henceforth hold place Belgian history high that accorded any individual Corporal Lupn gave his life s The Germans whom he gave his life paid for
 with the annation of battery of field artillery horses and and the decisive defeat of attacking column of infantry Major Jeanne tells the following story of Corporal Lupns herosm:
 "We the right bank of the Mouse Belare close touch with the German battery The musketry both sides terrible All the Germans adopted tactics They seemed withdraw from their postion and could distinctly notice their ranks splitting in great confusion only bring artillery which had been rushing from behind The smarty executed the ranks closed again. for time they seemed they going have the advantage
 But again young Lupn hsd his chance looming and what he did altogether changed the face of things Like dashed off under of ditch the left of the At 300 distance he found shelter be- hind wall He took aim the battery in enhade, and his auser brought down quick succession the chief officer the under officers, and the artieymen This time real confusion took place the German battery which nearly sienced The thinking that whole platoon attacking them directed their last of artillery the wall and with
 crash the wall down, buryng the brave Corporal
 pn The boys bravery had weakened the German poson did take long hem and put another victory on list.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
BEFORE AND AFTER.

don't rap for the support of any man for
 me personally unless he stands for the principles which
 I represent.-Rooevet at St. Louis.
 Is that so?
 how this tales with the history of the who uttered ;he words.
 When he into the last Chicago republican convention contending president against whom blue and who had had but term n the Whit House he represented certain principles The plat upon would have made the had he been nominated adopted by that convention before it whether he would would be nominated For and one-ha days familiar with the principles this platform knowing that they the policies he would have defend successful he contended for the nomination. which morally bound him to that platform But the fatal night when the which compelled Theodore back the Republican party and be decent he discovered that the principles which he willing espous before rotten and beneath chan dee Chicago hotel which he broke he raised his fist emphasis declared T will stand will have president And from that day this he has bated against the principles of the party which had honored him by far than he had deserved.
 In the face of all this he has the temerty say Il don't rap for the support of any for personally
 unless he stands for the principles which represent And there Arizona well elsewhere in this great country of Abraham Lincoln General Grant and James G. Blaine who profess believe such coming from the heart of great and
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
PIONEER WOMEN
 WILL HAVE HOME

(From Sundays DaiIy)
 The additions which are to be made to the Pioneers home in this city include round tower at the northwest of the structure and a wing extending to the southwest at right angles to the main building. In the new addition quarters will be pro vided for 24 women and married pioneers, as well as laundry facilities for the institution. At the rear a dining room, connected with both buildings will be erected. Alterations in the main building will make room for eight more in the mems quar- ters, and three-story addition on the southeast will afford accommo- dations for "A more, making a total increase in the capacity of the home of 56 persons. The library, which is now in the main building, will be housed in the new tower. accessible from either building. There arc now 3S pioneers in the institution.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
RUN ON RICH HILL PAGERS
STEBBINS DRY CONCEN- TRAITOR PROVES GOLD BELT OF WONDERFUL POSSIBILITIES
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Remarkable were the receipts from the initial runs of Stebbins con- centrator by the Rich Hill Placer company few days ago, in a try out of a new method which was made under adverse conditions. The run occupied less than two hours, but the demonstration proved be- yond any question of doubt that the reputed values existed. Harry Shu- mate, who conducted the operating of the machine, and Charles Ander- son, who superintended the first run, returned on Saturday and each brings samples of the cleanup in black sand and concentrates, as well as free gold taken from the cups. The latter were not high owing to the damp soil and the cubic yard value, accordingly, could not be ac- curately determined in that metal But the astounding values carried
 in the black sands, as assayed, show ed valuation of $l9 to the ton. All the free gold in this yield was ex- tractcd before being assayed, which is all the more convincing of the merit of the undertaking. MT. Shu- mate, in speaking of the first run made, stated that the gravel taken from cut from the creek in the side hill to a depth of only one foot, and no attempt was made to reach the bedrock. as the moist for nation would not permit of the gravel being successfully handled by the dry wash method. This demonstration of values in that belt, embracing coco acres, is but a fair estimate of the wonderful possibili- ties when larger and continuous op- erations are indulged in.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
NINETY DAYS
 FOR CHECK RAISER
(From Sundays DaIIy)

(Fron Sundays DaIIy)
 Jim Carney was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail by Justice of the Peace Scheively, of Ash Fork. for passing raised check on a mer- chant of that place. He was brought to the public domicile yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Frank Bartlett. Car ney worked long enough for the Au- brey Construction company to earn Sl010, then his muscular efforts were discontinued and he took to pen work, raising the amount on the check to $l00.1O. He was arrested before he secured the cash.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
IGNORES THE WAR.

Commenting Roosevelt's address in Wichita the Abeline Record says:
 Neither in his speeches conversations here did
 Colonel Roosevelt mention the European war"
 It is well established fact that the gives consideration moment When the tariff was the prime issue which the last presidential election fought Teddy was vehemeny discussing topics of prime i'm portance only to the thmble club.
 The only occasions which the colonel known entertain really big ideas crbbed some of the ideas of General Weaver and W. presented them the product of his mental workshop.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
FISH FARM WILL
 SOON BE A REALITY
(From Saturdays Daily)

(From Saturdays DaIly)
 w. L. Roberts. president of the Crystal Springs Trout Company, a Skull valley organization, stated yes terday that the first unit of the new industry had been completed the digging of the ditch and the laying of the 3.6OO-foot pipe line from the springs to the lands. The building of the hatchery is going ahead, and eXcavating for d system of pools in which to breed fish will begin in few days. Each pool, forty in number, will be 2OxSO feet, with d depth of five feet The spawn will be furnished from Denver, and arrive next week, the first consign- ment being 200 kegs.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
TO BUILD FIRE
 HOUSE ON HILL
(From Fridays Daily)

(From Fridays Daily)
 City officials will shortly put into operation the plans recently form ulated for establishing a fire house and hand-cart apparatus on tho Pleasant street hill. The recent fire at the Blain home in that section seemed to make such a move i'm perative. The city treasury has been replenished through the 1914 taxes which fell due on October 1. and as a result the city fathers are in a position to take definite action.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
WEILAND HOME
 HIT BY LIGHTNING
(From Fridays Daily)

(From Friday's Daily)
 During Wednesdays storm the home of Mir. and Mrs. w. w. Wei land, in East Prescott, was struck by lightning, but fortunately no one was injured. Miss Mary A. Wo- mack. however, who was visiting in the home, was knocked down and for a few minutes remained in a dazed condition. The shock was felt by other occupants, and for several minutes the home was in
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07

Few special editions of newspapers have gotten Arizona that will with the produced by the Tue Citizen September 30h It eighpaged sections rouey illustrated representing every industry Tucson, Pima county and the of Arizona There thing exceptionally attractive aso the general makeup the the who had the work seeming something different The also contained exhaustive illus ated writeup of NOgaes The Citizen has recently moved Of the finest homes the southwest and the edition referred to might be considered jubilee issue this
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
JUNGLE JOE"

Uncle Joe Cannon has proved the country large not only that the old guard urrenders but that come back He defeated opponent for the in his district which indicates that the exspeaker and abused politician of modern days has lost touch with the younger element of the party which he belongs his being about
 Uncle Joe" might have liked the two years that he liked dness Danvle less And the old wheel horses who do things congress declare press reports anything that life in Washington circles has hard lv seemed the without him.
 Many articles being Pan-Savism We are against it. Give pancakeism, every time.
 Confucious asked, How a be concealed"? Mrs. Conucious have been a militant
 What has become of all this eugenic marriage business Seems to have died a-bornn.
 All bullets bad, but bullets are worse And every kind IS damn-damn.
 We should put in studying genealogies that poserty is neglected
 General Rennenkampsks whiskers as fierce as the Kaiser's mustache
 Every hard worker should occasional day off and go fishing with loafer.
 Poor old Sonorashe has been the commencement of most of the trouble. We that the congressman be out for while on parole. Going from bad short journey Put down and carry one-thats trpes
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
GENERAL DIES OF CHOLERA

PARIS, Oct. 3-It is announced by Austria Hungary. says a dispatch from Rome to the Havas agency. that Gen. Von Auffenburg, com handing the first Austrian army, is i'll of cholera.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
ANOTHER TRAVELLER DIES
(From Sundays Daily.)

lFrom sundays DalIy.)
 The many Prescott friends of Will liam McCune, one of the best known commercial travellers, will regret to learn of his death at Denver a few days ago from Bright's disease. Me Cune enjoyed very much populari- ty. and had been coming to this city for many years, representing a tobacco and cigar house.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07
CONVERSATION.

When you hear feller telling what he's goin to do some day And disclosing what he has done in braggin' sort of way, Just make up your mind to one thing, it is always true, I vow You can bet your bottom dollar he aint goin to do much now. When you hear a feller braggn' his honesty and sich, When he says if he'd been crooked he would certainly be rich, When he blows about the chances he has had to beat his pards, Just make out that you believe him, but don't fail to cut the cards. When you hear feler spoutin the way he runs his house, When he says it is dead easy for to regulate his spouse, When he tells you that he's boss you kin make up your mind for cert It's his wife that the trousers, and it's him that the skirt. When you hear feer tellin how to the government, When he thinks it is his duty to cor rect the president, You kin listen quite respectful, but make up your mind off-hand That he hasn't got the gumption for to peanut stand
 Selected
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07

The Northern Arizona fair promises be great this It will bring hundreds of visitors Prescott The have left nothing undone either land the that might add the interest spectators by poyment of "loop-the-ooper in the sky"
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07

A San Francisco sugfraete: "Women have thing in which they supremethe tongues. Still there ladies the stage with thinking parts moor-cars jewery, and wel-apponted apartments.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07

The only thing l say in the prisoners favor" said officer court recently I that he tobacco and after he had the proprietor missed box of cigars It sounds though the officer had smoked of those weeds
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07

The Douglas International Democratic, that the zona Progressive platform that party to be nearly perfect agreement with the Socialists There will be general Amen to this statement.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-10-07

Mrs. Fred Weaverson, of New York, is claiming $25OOO( damages from Mrs. Caroline Frame for alternating the aec ons of her husband The demanded tribute sterling worth of Fred.