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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
Hit for Hat.

Mrs. Toggerblossom: Vain man,
Did you never observe that designers
take "A woman's head TO adorn many
of your coins?"
Mr.. Toggerblossom No but l
have observed that designers take
many of my coins to adorn a woman's
head National Monthly.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14

Twas eventide. The small lad
stood on the bridge clapping his
hands vigorously. Beyond the brow of
the hill a dull, red glow suffused the
sky.
"Ah, little boy" remarked the
stranger. who vas a little nearsight-
ed, lit does my heart good to see that
you appreciate yon cloud effect"
Yes. sir" replied the lad. I've
been watching 1t for ten minutes"
Upon the boys face there appeared
a smile of perfect bliss.
"A real poet without a doubt. And
do you watch the sunset often, little
boy +"
Sunset? Why, that amt a sun
set. gov'nor: that's our schoolhouse
burning down."-National Monthly.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
Economy i'm War Times.

Little Dick. Papa, didn't you tell
mother we must economize?"
Papa. Il did, my son."
Little Dick. We'll. ] was thinking
that mebby if you'd get me a pony
l wouldn't wear out so many shoes"
News.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14

why didn't you come TO our box
party last night?"
Couldn't make it."
But We saved a couple of seats for
you"
Sorry. old chap, but my wife
wife counln't find the socks she knits
between the acts for the needy of Eu-
rope. "-Pittsburg Post.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14

She. Are the Howlers very high
toned people?"
He Heightened ! should say
they are. When they quarrel you can
hear them two blocks away.-Balti-
more Sun.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
sticking to His Post.

With but three minutes to catch
his train, the travelling salesman in
CURED of the street car conductor.
Cant you go faster than this"
Yes the bell-ringer replied. but
! have TO stay with my car.'-Har-
'per's Magazine.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Elko, O4O2, Carson, O5823

Department of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Elko, Nevada,
March l, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that Patrick
Henry Greene me of the heirs, and
for the heirs of Margaret Greene,
deceased, OF Cherry Greek, Nevada,
who on April 3, 1911, made desert
land application. Carson City 05S23.
now Elko, No. 0402, for SW X, Sec
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
Her Time Limited.

Mrs. Flatte. Wait. dear. until |
think"
Mr.. Flatte. Il cant wait as long
al that; I've got an engagement day
after tomorrow. "-Yonkers States
man.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
His Desire.

Where did you work last and how
long?" demanded the colonel. Ibid
you Quit of your own accord or we're
you discharged, and"-
"Loogy yuh. boss!" sourly return
ed Brother Bogus. Il isn't puhposin'
marage to yo'; is akin for a job
Puck.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
An Optimist.

A little girl who had been out
walking with her aunt heard the lat
ter complain that her feet we're tired.
My feet get tired, too. when l 60
out walking" said the small maiden,
but / always think what a nice ride
my stomach has beer having Chi
cago Record-Herald.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
Home Cooking.

The s~uffragette was seen to frown.
Quoth she, II have to risk II.
While ! am burning building down,
My husband burns the Biscuit
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14

"Vanessa has appealing eyes, re-
Piff1epunk.
Has a peeling nose just now, l
commented Skinker-Skaggs.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
The Ways of e

II VHyS OF WtH.
Father. don't men call themselves
bachelors before they get married.
Yes. my boy
And what do they call themselves
after. dad?"
Hush! II isn't fit for little boys
to know.'-Exchange.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
Not n Chance.

How did you get along playing
golf with your wife?"
We'll. at the ninth hole she was
about $4,000 words ahead. Life.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
Addressed Out Of His Title.

Young Lady Cat Palm Beach, look
ing at the stars) Isn't that Ursa
Major?"
Southern Gentleman. Colonel IL
you please. miss. "--St. Louis Globe.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
ANNUAL REPORT

Financial report for 1914 of the
Consolidated Coppermines Com
pany-Ranches:
Receipts -. .... .$16,506.S IS
Disbursements -. - 19,500.0 90
CONSOLIDATED COPPERMINES
COMPANY,
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
Girls Wants.

Man wants but little here below
The girls want ever less:
A bit of gauze--low-neck-a slit
And that's their winter dress.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Elko, Nevada, Land Office, 022.

EihO, Netdud, LdHu OinCt, va.
February Is, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that John
Melvin. of Melvin, County of White
Pine. State of Nevada, has filed in
this office his application to enter,
under the provisions of Sec. 1906,
RS, the NEA of SWA Sec. 25 T.
81 n. r. 60 e., NJ. d. NJ. Any and
persons claiming adversely the lands
described, or desiring to object be-
cause of the mineral character OF the
land, or for any other reason, to the
disposal of the applicant should file
their affidavits of protest in this Of
fee. on or before the 30th day of
March, 1915.
JOHN f. ROBBINS,
Register.
First Publication Feb. 81, 1850
Last Publication March 81, 1851
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
Safety First.

Said a friend to a Russian named
Zihble:
Go back home and fight and don't
bubble.
The Gear needs q lot
OF men to stop shot"
But the Russian replied: "Ish ka
bible"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
ANNUAL REPORT.

Financial Report for 1914 of the
Steptoe Valley Lumber & Coal Co,
East Ely, Nevada.
Receipts 49,. .... -. s1,S11.65
Disbursements -. 4,111.29
STEPTOE VALLEY LUMBER &
COAL co.
BY Arthur Smith, Manager.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14

Dig In.
Hard work kills few-and it makes
things HUM;
It's what you do with idle time that
puts you on the BUM.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
Not Alarmed.

Oldboy. II suppose your many ad-
mirers are getting Jealous of me?"
Miss Liveleigh. "Oh, no! On &C.
count of your age they all think you
are calling on mother. Judge.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
ANNUAL REPORT

Financial report for 1914 of the
White Pine News Publishing Com
pany of East Ely, Nevada:
Receipts -. ..... .......No
Disbursements $1,000
WHITE PINE NEWS PUB. CO,
BY Arthur Smith, Manager.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
ANNUAL REPORT.

Annual Statement of Receipts and
Disbursements of the Nevada
Northern Railway Company for
the Year 1914.
Receipts =. d. ..$1,922.569.77
Disbursements. :. :. 1.164,643.14
Attest: FRANK ROPER
Auditor.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
ANNUAL REPORT.

Financial report for 1914 of the
Steptoe Hotel Company of East
Ely, Nevada:
Income 49,. 49,. .$1S,295.9l
Disbursements 49,. -. 2S,7S042
STEPTOE HOTEL CO.,
BY Arthur Smith, Mgr.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
ANNUAL REPORT

Financial report for 1914 of the
Ely Townsite Company of East
Ely, Nevada:
Receipts 49,. -. .$S,31O.9b
Disbursements :. ...$9.123.O0
ELY TOWNSHIP CO,
BY Arthur Smith, Manager.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
ANNUAL REPORT.

Financial report for 1914 of the
Ely Lumber and Coal Company Of
Ely, Nevada:
Cash Received .$85,175.35
Cash Expended $500. S0,569.30
ELY LUMBER AND COAL
COMPANY,
BY r.. H. Holtzman, Manager.
2-14-4t
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
ANNuAMEpoRT

Financial report for 1914 of the
Ely Light and Power Company of
East Ely, Nevada:
Receipts -. =. -. .$44,58S.71
Disbursements -. .$45,414.55
ELY LIGHT & POWER CO,
BY Arthur Smith, Manager.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
ANNUAL REPORT

Financial report for 1914 of the
Ely Water Company of Ely, Ne
yada:
Receipts $500. - 30,41S.59
Disbursements -. .~$32,47S.11
ELY WATER CO,
BY Arthur Smith, Manager.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
LEGAL NOTICES
ANNUAL REPORT.

Financial Report for 1914 of the Ely
Securities Company. East Ely, New.
Receipts 49,. -, -. $32,177.31
Disbursements -. -. 31,606.61
ELY SECURITIES COMPANY,
By Arthur Smith, Manages.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
JOHN f. ROBBINS,
Register.

First Publication Feb. 81, 1850
(Last Publication March 81, 1850
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-14
ANNUAL REPORT.

ANNUAL REPORT.
Statement of the Financial Condition
of the Adams-McGill Company for
the Year Ending December 81.
1914.
Receipts.
Balance of cash on hand
January /, 1914 -. 904.17
Receipts during year of
1914 32S,07S.29
32S,eS2.46
Disbursements
Paid for supplies and all
general expenses -. 327.173.3S
Cash on hand December
81, 1914 .......... 1.S09.0S
THE ADAMS-McGILL CO., Gnc.)
By E. c. HAIR, Secty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04
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fn ti.s hana 81 So iriat's rarruis 81
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04
SENATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

Read Third Time and Passed.
s. AZ, relating to poultry interests OF
Vermont.
Third Reading Ordered.
s. 40, relating to employment of child
labor
s. So, relating TO qualification Of vot-
ers.
Adopted in Concurrence.
Joint resolution relating to paying OF
members of general assembly. Upon
motion of Senator Dunklee of Windham,
under suspension OF rules, resolution was
read and adopted.
Rule Amended.
Rule Is. by Senator Simonds Of Gale
donna extending time Of entry Of bills to
second Tuesday in February, under sus-
pension Of rules.
Third Reading Ordered.
s. SO. relating 70 Ram island
s. 80, relating TO town Of Richford 20
issue bonds.
6. a., relating TO appointment Of state
factory inspector by amending 10 include
NHMAAAtA
$. 81. relating 20 use Of automobile or
motor vehicle without the consent Of the
owner, amendment proposed by commit
tee. 10 give magistrate more liberty IN
imposing penalty bv changing word
shall" 10 may" IN line eight Of print
ca bin refused.
Bills Introduced.
Bv senator Conaut Of Orange. provid-
ing a seal for use 81 the commissioner
81 taxes. who may receive six cents per
100 word. Refused to general commis-
tee.
rs senator Campbell Of Windsor. re-
latinr e. formation 81 passenger trains.
no freight cars to b. attached 70 rear
Of passenger cars, trainmen held respon-
sihie IN case of accident Referred TO
committee on railroads.
rs iOiut standing committee on state
and court expenses.
Relating % legislative printing, and
rule O. iie and ~ printed
nv senator SimUnds 81 Calcdouia. r.
latinr b forming of On Office of Grim
NAL Identification. Bertiilion system I'M
der the supervision Of penal board. Re
ferred % committee On Judiciary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04
URIC ACID
SOLVENT
Fer Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble
50 Cent Bottle (32 D0ses)
FREE

Just because you starr the day worried and
tired. stiff legs and arms and muscles, an aeh.
ing bead burning and bearHg-dosn pains IN
the back-uorn out before The day begins, d
not think you have b. stay in that condition
Those sufferers Who are ~ and out y bed
half dozen times AZ uight viii Appreciate
the rest comfort and streuEth this treatment
Vives For ans form 81 bladder trouhis q
v-eakusss. - acfisn 4 really wonderful
Ne stronr sell and vigorous, With no ulors
rains from stiff Buints. sore musries. rneu-
matte EuFcrinW. aehinF bark o. kidney -
bladder truuhles.
To- prove The Williams Teratrnent eouqusFs
lidusr and bladder diseases rilsumatHr nne
al urfr arid tHDIhias. no nuattsr boz thruf 9
~ stubborn. ~ yuu have never ussa TIE W.
1inrHH TraHfrlruE VII EfVE one tHr hnltlf
faf dasasI FREE N guu wHl cut uut thE uuiirs
nnf send e. with Fuur uarus md nddresss va
fnr - hfin nrr fi.frlhr1iur rrasE1zes. g. Ihf
D. n. A. WaiiaHns CunrarT. DsIt 1883. tss
y 81 hulifiru East HnrnutuH. Nonu- aeua 81
srra ard 500 ui HHsirF ~ usruf IaEt .
r-rulsr 80 iTfiif Ifl d1aest u-ittalt charFs
rrf anhart iueurlnr nr5 atlIEattdns- Or
t1ffis criF Al q family ~ ntdrass
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04

the first Tuesday, this change conforming
with the one in the House.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04
w. A. BUTTON
APPOINTED
CONTINUED from first page.l

to amend No. 225 of the acts of 1912
relating to the creation of live STOCK
commissioner and defining his powers
and duties. tSalary to be 81 600; pro
vides that for sale of registered cattle
or eligible for registration, for breeding
purposes. shall before delivery make re,
port to the commissioner, stating mum
Der sold, age, sex and to whom sold;
such cattle to pass tuberculin test and
certificate to be issued by commissioner
such certificates to be delivered to buyer
by seller.)
BY Mr.. Putnam Of Middlesex, an act
to amend No. 26 OF the acts of 1912, re-
lating to the determination of insect
pests. Commissioners of agriculture may
enter upon any lands and examine trees
shrubbery, etc, as to presence OF insect
pests, and may order means of exter-
mination and carry out same If owner
or occupant does not.)
By Mr.. Eaton of Woodstock Thy re-
quest), an act to amend section $500 as
amended by No. ia of the acts of 1912
and $500 of the public statutes, relat-
ing to marriage licenses. (License not
to issue to an imbecile, epileptic, nor
when applicant is of unsound mind, or
under influence of liquor or narcotic
drug: nor to person who has been within
five years an inmate of an asylum or
home for INDECENT persons; nor when
either applicant is afflicted with trans
missible disease.
By Mr.. Stickney of Stanford, an act
to amend section 1,006 OF the public
statutes, relating to school directors du-
ties. If a child is unable to attend a
public school on account of physical dis
ability, the school board may employ a
legally qualified teacher to Instruct such
child at home. Expense of suc'l instruc-
ton shall be included in the regular
school expenses,)
Ordered to Lie.
H. 1885, an act to provide for registra-
ton of legislative counsel and agents
and to regulate lobbying. Mr.. Morse OF
Hardwick proposed TO amend the bill
but Mr.. Putnam of Middlesex moved that
the bill lie until the disposition of II. 1856,
and il was so voted.
Read Third Time and Passed BY House.
II. III, an act amending sections POS
and 2l0 of the public statutes and pro-
viding that representatives to Congress
shall be elected by plurality vote.
II. 1874, an act to give county courts
concurrent law and equity jurisdiction
in causes appealed from probate courts.
II. ls9, an act TO pay Highgate, New
Haven, Royalton, st. Adams, SALISBURY,
Sheldon, Wardsboro, the Enosburg Falls
incorporated school district and the Wells
River incorporated school district for the
sums therein named.
II. 2O6, an act 10 repeal 5,026 of the
public status, relating to field oiiicers
commissions, and 10 amend section 5,04s
of the public statutes, relating TO duties
Of Judge advocate general, and section
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04
Rule Amended.

Rule Is, by Senator Simonds Of Gale
donna extending time of entry Of bills TO
second Tuesday in February, under sus-
pension OF rules.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04
HOUSE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

Mr.. Stone of Vergennes offered the
following joint resolution, providing that
the state treasurer shall be authorized 70
pay each member of the general assem-
bly, the sum of 500 on Feb. s, 1918, or
as soon thereafter az convenient; SAID
payment to apply ON account OF com
pensation for the session, which Was
adopted on the part of the House.
Third Reading Ordered.
RI. 40. an act to pay Ray w. Meullicr
the sum therein named with amend
mentsl.
H. l52, an act to give selectmen power
to lay out temporary roads in certain
cases (amended to provide for six instead
of IL days notice..
Fl. 1907, an act to provide for the cleo
ton of United States senators, and for
filing vacancies in such offices. Amend
ed to correct certain typographical err
rors.)
Ordered to Lie
Fl. 1876, an act to renew the tax bills
of the town of Jay for the years 1900,
1907, and 1905 adversely reported, and
on motion by Mr.. Coburn Of jay, the bill
was ordered to lie.)
Third Reading Ordered.
Mr.. Graham of Rockingham called up
H. IS, amending an act establishing a
municipal court within and for the coun
ty of Addison, and leave was given TO
withdraw an amendment he had offered
and substitute another, providing that
the governor shall appoint biennially
for term of two years beginning Feb. /,
a Judge who shall hold office until his
successor is appointed and qualified. The
amendment was agreed to and the bill
was ordered to third reading.
Bill Dismissed.
II. 81. amending an act relating to
conditions of liquor licenses, called up by
Mr.. 0'Brien of South Burlington, and on
his motion the bill was dismissed.
On motion of Mr.. Berry of Milton the
House adjourned at 1851 o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04
wrLLIANsrowN

TIE Rural Good Iuek dob uin NEST
with Me- W M -arer ani Mr. o.
~ WfHnrs Saturday aiteruDun. Feh.
s suhfat of issaau. 'T0uns IT Yer
mont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04

ms 3 fhr lnss usst tirt 30 WI sd
iarz ~ fH 80 r-rsf see j. ST. ttn-e
e. e. frar an1rf hfrs 90 r~1 gfe
81 fsas Fss-ans II Pret e-si
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04

Joint resolution relating to paying OF
members Of general assembly. Upon
motion of Senator Dunklee of Windham,
under suspension Of rules, resolution was
read and adopted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04

Read Third Time and Passed.
s. AZ, relating to poultry interests 0
Vermont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-04
BARRE DAILY TIMES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY =, 1915.
The Weather

Fair tonight, followed by increasing
cloudiness Fridayi rising temperature
fresh northeast winds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-20
MACHINIST FRACTURES
RIBS IN A HARD FALL

John Kehoe. SIC Twenty-fourth
street. m1chinist at the round house
Of the Rock Island lines on Thirty first
street. is confined TO his home with
two fractured ribs. as result of an &C
cident. while at his work near mid
night last evening. Hehoe was work
ing on top of an engine and in some
manner missed his footing and fell,
alighting on the 1agrod on the COW
catcher in front of the engine.
His chest struck the rod fracturing
two of the ribs on the right side ser
iously. \ fellow workman saw him
Slip and spr.nging forward lessened
the force OF the fall, probably saving
Kehoe's life. Had the unfortunate
man fallen with full force on the rod
Il might have penetrated his chest. DR..
Joseph DeSilva attended him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-20
PERSONAL POINTS

1fr. ard 3frs james ~. NaueE"r
ga Seventeenth strcrf. announce the
arrival yesterday 90 q nine pound son
Sfr. aud 1trs- Robert Haneks and
taushtrr Urra.cr o. Moiiae isft last
aisat f1r ulfufh. Miua- Co make their
bone Nrs. uareEr aas formerly
1ttss Emma GeTdra of thls city.
Ne and 3iss. John H. GvFdrs and
ssrsht~r futiau and John q. Schmidt
alI rclgrr next Saturday after sew
~ral weeks welt in Alabama and 9th
o. southern points
Htfss MaFEarcE Myers has arrived
frou tbe University % Chicago. vh~Tc
she is ssafViaF. % spend the Easter
a1fftay vacation 40 she home a. her
parents Nr ard Mrs 2. r. Myers.
1895 Tarrty-frst street Miss Asuea
Eastman ~ FsrgiHEham. Mass. also
D university student. accompanied
1fiss Myers and uIi BE- her guest until
,hrr return 90 their school woFk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-20
NO
SMALLPOX HERE
rock ISLAND HAS ONLY THREE
CASES or THE DISEASE At
The PRESENT TIME.

IN reply 90 rumors from Mercer
county 90 t-r eject that Rock Island
ir .r tae Strip OF smallpox epidemic.
CTS Health Physician Dr. a. y. MIel-
ter stated today that az the present
sine flrrr aerr only thrse cases 10
Tire city. and that one o. these pa
Urufs would D. released next week.
leaving only tar. The conditions here
la che city are better 40 this time than
f8r any period in months. Moil7c
also has only q t-W cases. and IN fact
an through the county conditions are
good
ff1ury~r. many cases have been re-
ported iu Mercer county. prime paily
.n through Or.1u. AnuaWau and Wood
ball The Grant school az Seventh
street and Eleventh avenue. which was
closed 20 be- fumisated Friday. be-
cause 90 o. light case % che disease
among che pupils vil BE- open
60 aeala Mouday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-20
BENCSTON BLOCK
Is THREATENED

one OF the chief business blocks OF
the city vas threatened by FIRE VII p
o. blaze vas discovered In the rear OF
the cellar under the John a Bengstou
drug store. PSI Seventeenth street.
about 1875 o'clock this afternoon
The blaze vas discovered By a waiter
employed la the adjoining restaurant
aud the uew FIRE truck responded ia
quick time. Tie nremen found IL
hard 90 get ~ the blaze because OF the
amount 90 rubbish which had accum-
uiated o. The cellar. but Il was ex-
tiaEuished before any damage was
done.
The department was called 40 1915
ttis morning 90 the home of Harry b.
simmuu. 1000 Twenty-lrst street The
SCOT in the chimney burned when a
Gro vas started 10 the furnace and the
members 90 the family became alarm
"a. 40 damage resulted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-20
EARRINGS FOUND
UNDER HAT BAND
WILLIAM TITIN PICKED UP BY PO-
LICE ON SUSPICION OF STEAL
ING DIAMOND JEWELS.

william Titin. who claims Davenport
as his home, was picked up last night
by Officer Berry at Twentieth street
and Third avenue. on suspicion of hav-
ing stolen a valuable pair of diamond
earrings. The stones are valued At
$3.50. The case was reported 10 the
police yesterday by a party TO whom
Titin had attempted to sell the jewels
Titin at first became indignant when
Berry stopped him and informed the
officer that he had already sold the
stones. He explained that they be
longed to his deceased wife, and that
he sold them to raise money to carry
on a damage suit. He threatened to
bring suit against Berry for stopping
him. evidently thinking he had already
been placed under arrest.
Berry was loath to believe the mans
story and searched him. In the band
Of his hat, Berry found the earrings.
TitIn then broke down and confessed
that he had lied, but persisted that he
had not stolen the earrings and that
they formerly belonged to his wife.
The police are holding him pending
al Investigation