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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10

attack of heart failure Saturday while
returning from a visit in Minneapolis.
But yesterday she had apparently re-
gained her normal condition, eating a
hearty breakfast, and showing no
symptoms of a return of her affiic-
ton. Mrs. Eggleston had been resi-
dent of Rock Island since 1856. She
was born March &c, 1885, in Philadel-
phis, her maiden name being Clara
Irene Pease. Her marriage with Mr..
Eggleston occurred at Albany, n. Y,
in 1855. She was a devout member of
Trinity Episcopal church, and enjoyed
the esteem of wide circle of ac-
quaintances in the city, being wo-
man of culture and kindly impulses.
The survivors are the husband, two
sons, Il. II. Eggleston, of New York
City, and William Eggleston, of Min
neapolis; one daughter, Mrs. Mary
Call, and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 10
O'Clock Thursday morning from the
residence. 1t will be private. and the
family requests that no flowers be
sent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
GENEsE0 YOUTH FATALLY
HURT IN FOOTBALL GAME

Orliff Jeffrey, Geneseo football
player, died Sunday evening at Mercy
hospital, Davenport, from the effects
of a game with Orion, H., high school
team. He received internal injuries
time after the game, but passed away
Sunday after rapid sinking spell.
His father is w. T. Jeffrey, enc of
the most prominent business men OF
GeneseC, who was at the bedside at
the time of his sons death. The body
was removed to Geneseo, where the
funeral will be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
TODAY'S MARKETS

chicago, Nov IO.-Fonowing are the opel
ing. highest, lowest and closing quotation S
In today's markets;
wheat.
Dec, 77ss; 57sS; 7eS: 771s
May, 775f: 1874; a; IN
July, 741s; 49,; 1888; 1884
Corn.
Nov. 422l: 42a<: 421 42A.
Dec, 43sl 43s1 4z% 42E
May, 42zs; 42%-; 421s; 421s-.
Data.
Nov. 35JA: 3516; 351S 351s.
Dec, 342l: 3421 341s 341k
May, S5%-; SO; $685. 355s.
Pork.
Jan. II IS; 1i.S7: IL 75: IL rs.
May, I197; 1900; 11.82; Il.S5.
Lard
Dec, 6s2; 500; 6 So, 6S5
Jan, $50: 6.S5; CTS: CTS.
May, 6s2; 6.S2; 6.72: 6.72
Ribs.
jan 6.22: %: 6.I7: 6.17.
May, $50; 30, 6.27: 627.
Rye, Dec. E3h; May s.; fax, N. W. e5K;
S. W. 81; Dec. 81; May 90; barIev 3SGl58.
Receipts To-Day: NucoL 1875, corn 402, oats
zoo; nogs 10000; cattle 1000, sheep Is 600.
aoR market opened weak and I0c lower.
Light g. 7o9510; mixed ana Dutch
ers, q. eo15 IS; good heavy, e42O95.05; rough
heavy, 42014.45.
Cattle market opened strong
Sheep market opened strong to 15c higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

TOdAY'B Quotations on Provisions. Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Nov. 1O.-FoIlowfng are the
quotations on the local market:
Provisions.
Butter-Creamery 21C022c, dairy1Sc.
Eggs-Fresh 22c
Live poultry-Spring chickens I0c per
pound hens SC per pound.
Vegetables-Potatoes, 70 to SOC.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers $500 to A.5O. cows and
heifers $500 to $3.50, calves $500 to $500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
Intsrurban Contract Let.

The contract fer the construction
of the Dixon, Rock Falls e. Southwest
ern interurban has been let to Maffee.
Carter & Co, of New York City. Work
is to be begun in a couple of weeks
and as much of the grading as possi-
BILE be done before cold weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10

Funeral services for George Beh-
rens were conducted by Rev. +. \.
Poettlin, of St. Mary's church, at the
residence. 141S Seventh avenue, at ,
o'clock this afternoon. There was a
large attendance of relatives and
friends. The -interment was at Chip
piannock, and the pallbearers were
Charles Pfaff, c. II. Seidel, Philip Hoff-
man, Ben Rinc<, John Heiser and
John Schlemmer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
RIvar RInIafa-

River forecast for As hours ending
S a. m, Thursday, Nov. -, 1908: The
Mississippi will continue to fall at
about the present rate between Du-
buque and Davenport.
The Winona and the Mac were north
and south.
The stage of water was 7.2O at a.
m. and no at noon. The tempera-
ture at noon was 50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
DRAGGING RIVER FOR
A SUPPOSED SUICIDE

The river is being dragged on the
Davenport side for Hans Thordsen.
His clothing was found on the roof of
4 boathouse at the foot of Perry
street. 1t is supposed he suicided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
Trial Cox.

Nelson Erriclls was on the witness
stand the greater part of today in the
trial in the circuit court of Thomas
Cox for alleged perjury. Erricks re-
iterated practically his testimony at
the hearing of Cox on the charge of
aiding and abetting Illegal voting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
IIrsuse.i to Wed.
R.Po.E. Attention.

Meeting of Moline lodge, B. p. o. E.
Thursday evening, Nov. 10. Ballot
for candidates. Work will be given.
H. A. BRANDT. Sec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday; warmer tonight,
cooler Wednesday.
j. NJ. SHERIER,
Observer.
Temperature--At7 a. m. 80;
at 2:3O p. M. So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10

Mrs. w. W. Eggleston, whose sud-
den death yesterday afternoon was
briefly mentioned in last evenings
Argus, passed away while seated in
chair at her home, 1905 Second ave
nue., awaiting the preparation of her
luncheon. Mrs. Eggleston suffered an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10

Hogs-Mixed and butchers "a p TO IS 90.
Sheep-Yearlings or over. per cwt. S250to
90 50, Lambs per head 800 10 to.OO.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn 50053c; oats, 35c.
Forage-Tmothy hay, eS to $1,000, prairie
Is, straw 500 to $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
OBITUARY RECORD.

Capt. j. c. Daniels, of Keokuk, a
weIl-known Mississippi river steam
boat captain. died recently at the
home of his brother in Eau Claire,
Wis. Deceased was an active river
man for nearly fifty years. At one
time he owned the rafters Lumber
man, Kit Carson and Lumberboy. He
was well known among river men
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
Widow of Guaterna1a's Assassinated Pre3id
tanned at San Francisco.

United
Jewels ed Duty-She Wore Them
Occasions Everybody Thought $l,33)t
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06
" u III ION III
HATTIESURRG
JACKSON k
Two Through Trains
Daily.
Through line to G'iifport, Mis- $
The Newport of the South.

Inc Newport of the South.
hese trains are arranged with a
view OF making all desirable con-
nections at all junction points.
Parties can leave Jackson in the
afternoon and reach Gulfport, Co
bile and points on the gulf coast
also, and all eastern and northern
points via Mobile. Through trains
to Laurrl leave Jackson at 900 a.
m. and arrive at 1850 p. M; to
Lumberton and lumbia leave
jackson at $40 p. m. and arrive
at Eumberton at 1926 a. M, at
Columbia at 1910 noon.
Can take the l.. & N. south
bound coast train in the morning
and 60 to interior towns without
lying over in Gulfport, or go via
HattiesbuIg and Jackson to Mem
phis, Kansas City. ST. Louis, Chi
oago and all northern, western and
eastern points, also via Make to
Lumberton and olumbia or via
Saratoga to Laurel branch points.
1000 mile tickets good for one
$500.
THOMAS. P. HALE.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

Editor News: Our meeting at Oakdale
church was quite success, resulting
in IL accessions by emersion and Bap.
tism. The new converts are all young
in life and of very promising habits.
We have the church much revived and
the people rejoicing, not only over the
success of the meeting, but fine sea-
son of rain. Bro. J. NJ Derrick who
was born and reared in this section,
did most of the preaching, very much
to the satisfaction of all. The pastor
is much encouraged and hopeful of
this church, regarding 1t as one of the
best of his churches. The candid
ates came and went as per appoint
ment We all enjoyed their coming,
and also their excellent addresses.
The Langford High school will be-
gin the 2nd Monday in August, the
community all expecting another sue
cessful term under the principalship
of Prof. T. A. Chapman, with the
support of such a people.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

improving and his many friends hope
he will be able to be out again before
very long.
E. e. Jackson, of Oakley, came
over yesterday and spent the day
among the voters of his home county.
The election so far as we have been
able to ascertain, was conducted fair
~ and squarely, and mo one has any
right to complain. The result is the
direct choice of the people.
George Pierce, who lives a few
miles south of town, presented The
News with the banner melon of the
season this week. In size ,and quality
it is hard to beat.
Mrs. NJ E. Ward, who has been
sick at the homo of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. r. e. Gayden, for several
weeks, was able to leave Thursday for
her home at Scooba. She was accom-
panied by her sister, Mabel, and Little
Mary Berry.
III. X. Hardy has completed the re-
pairs to tile court house, and was Civ
Ell a warrant this week for
the amount agreed upon. The build
ing presents beautiful appear ance,
and adds much to the looks of the
town.
The board of Supervisors met Mon
day morning and remained in session
until Tuesday afternoon. The. work is
not yet finished, and the board will
meet again next Monday. There
was no business of general Importance
transacted this week, hence the pub
LEGATION of the proceedings are defer
red until next week.
A. A. Murray, who moved to Texas
from this county few years ago, had
serious accident at Alpine, Texas
the other day. He writes that he had
gone up to repair windmill and fell,
distance of about twenty feet, wi ich
resulted in both ankles being disloca-
ted, knees out of place, and wrists
badly sprained. He is doing very
nicely now, and hopes to be all right
again real soon. Mr.. Murray has a
great many friends here who will be
panied to hear of his misfortune.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06
LOCAL NEWS

oooooooooooooo oooooooooooS
Leon Gayden has returned to Green
Vile.
Read the change in ad for W. G.
Barnes.
1t was the longest ticket ever voted
III the county.
Casper Gayden and Walter Waddell
came home today to vote.
Crops in Rankin county are fine. and
the people are happy and contented.
Miss Jane McKerrel, of Mobile, Is
the guest of Mrs. Bruce and family.
The state, legislative and county
candidates were here golo1e Monday
Mrs W. G.. Barnes and Misses N.
L. and Ethel May spent Tuesday in
jackson.
]. f. Boehie, a prominent citizen
from near Pearson, was in town today
The News is little late this week
on account of waiting for the election
news.
1t has been long and heated cam
paign, and the candidates deserve a
rest.
Prof. and Mrs. Dawsey are now oc-
cupylng rooms at Mrs Jackson, on Col
lege street.
D. NJ. Mayors came up from Hat
tiesburg last night and voted in to-
days election.
Miss Mary Gayden has returned to
her home at Winona after a visit to
relatives at this place.
Miss Carrie Rogers, who has been
visiting Mrs. VIC Barnes has return
ed to her home in Jackson.
Hon. Jas. S. MCCARTHY has been
in Panoa county for the past week,
making campaign speeches
Farmers are about through Laying
by and are now ready for the pro-
tracted meetings and big dinners.
Miss Gladys Stubblefeld has re-
turned after very pleasant visit to
relatives and friends at Russellville,
Tenn.
Mr.. Garrison, who has been trying
the medical qualities of Busick'
we'll, left today for his home at Vicks-
burg.
The annual protracted meeting is in
progress at Briar Hill this week. The
pastor is being assisted by Rev. Mr..
Lipsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Wilson, of
Yazoo City, are spending few days
with Rankin county relatives and
friends.
Misses Jean McLaurin and Bette
White are having a most enjoyable
trip with Mrs. Judge Stevens at Car
rollton, Miss.
Mrs L. e. Wilson and two poys are
visiting relatives and friends at Hat
tiesburg, D'Lo and other points on the
Gulf and Ship Island road.
We met an old lady last week, whom
we fear is loosing her mind because she
did not appear to care whether or not
we were anxious to hear all about her
children and grand children.
Anso McLaurin, jr, WHO has been
quite sick for several days, is slowly
-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

Are you dull and stupid? Do you
miss the snap, vim and energy that
was once yours? You need few doses
of that great system regulator, Prickly
Ash Bitters. For reviving strength
and energy, increasing the capacity
Of the body for work, it is a remedy
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06
Fine Passenger SerA

Will be maintained consisting n
fast vestibule night train, tin
Limited handsomely equipped
with
through Sleeping Cars, Through Buffet
Library Car, Through Reclining Chair Car
Dining Car Service en- route
his line will be convenient for
patrons of the Illinois Central's
lines in northern Illinois and eastern
Iowa, and particularly so for those
those from south of Chicago, as it
connects in same station at Chi
cago with trains of the.Central from
the south. A special descriptive
folder of this new service as we'll
as full particulars concerning the
above can be had of agents of the
Illinois eltfal alicoln9c sting lines.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

A COW near Bowling Green, KY.
ate ten hands of tobacco and died be-
cause she had not learned how to spit.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

Cucumbers, college gradutes and
numerous other green things are now
on the market
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

Last week a Chicago man got tired
Of being oyerbored with the trials OF
life and jumped overheard boat.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

This town has some citizens who
are of no more rise to the community
than plot is to comic opera.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06
COLORED INSTITUTE CONVENE

All of the colored teachers of Ran
kin county are expected to meet in an
institute at Brandon August II to con-
tinue two weeks.
You colored teachers should make
it point to learn something in your
institutes and to learn you must at
tend.
Your appointed conductor,
s. T.. STRINGER,
Bay Springs, Miss
Evening journal., 1903-12-31
HUNDREDS FIND DEATH
IN AWFUL THEATRE FIRE
BURNED SUFFOCATED, TRAMPLED AND MISSING HORROR
CAME HOLIDAY MATINEE CROWD COMPOSED
PRINCIPALLY HAPPY CHILDRENS PARTIES-PANTC
MORE TERRIBLE THAN

Is anyone to blame. and IL so. who?
Chicago means to have this question
answered TO the very last word. The
coroner and city officials have already
begun searching investigation. No
single step will be left untalen to bring
to light every fact connected with the
awful catastrophe. and the CHASTITY
scenes that accompanied it. The coro-
ner viii be given every means at the
disposal OF the city and county to get
at the truth. Statements disagree as
to the cause of the fire.
Some say broken or faulty electric
wire; some say an explosion Of calcium
light apparatus Just what the cause
was win be one Of the chief points Of
the official inquiry. The majority OF
opinion inclines to the belief that II
was caused by placing an arc light too
close to one Of the hanging borders of
the scenery. Theatre men believe there
would never have been a fire il there
had not been carelessness in handling
the lights.
Evening journal., 1903-12-31
CEMENT BRICK COMPANY
TO BUILD BIG PLANT
South Side Concern to Erect
Three-story Building From
Its Own Material

The plant Of the Delaware Cement
Products Company is busily at work
making blocks Of cement which win be
used in constructing a large addition
TO their plant IN South Wilmington.
The building will be three stories high
and win be built from the products Of
the plant.
The building viii be the first north
Of Third street bridge directly on the
river front and viii give an air OF
thrift TO the section. which promises in
a few years to be the most important
manufacturing centre OF the city.
As soon. as the blocks are completed
the work Of building the new plant be-
side the present one win be commenced.
Several contracts are being consid-
cred by the company. There is one
and the chances for its being secured
by the concern is almost certain-that
will involve, many thousand dollars
Detroit is about TO lay a water way
two miles long and twelve feet high.
Clay brick will not do for the work and
the firm has received q letter asking
for specifications of their impcrvious
concrete brick There is little doubt
but that the contract will be awarded
to the concern on account OF its prod
ucts not being porous and becoming
harder by exposure. Ic satisfactory
freight rates can be secured. The brick
win be made at the local concern.
Evening journal., 1903-12-31
RODNEY
VISITING HIS PARENTS
New Castle Man Saw Four
Years Service in the
Philippines

Lieutenant George B. Rodney. Of the
Fifth United States Cavalry. after several
years Of active service in the Philippines
is home on visit TO his parents at New
castle. He is a son Of John II. Rodney
The well-known lawyer and this visit is
the FIRST time he has been home for nearly
three years.
Lieutenant Rodney has been IN the reg
ular army but three years ana has seen
active service nearly all of that time.
When the spansh-American war broke
out he enlisted in tho first Delaware Regi-
ment and remained with that regiment
untl the war ended. lie thea joined the
18th Infantry United States Volunteers
and went with the regiment 10 the Phil
lippinos.
Lieutsnsnt Rodney was in the Islands
this timc for two years. He was in the
inghi IN which General LaV'ton was killed.
The climate did not agree with him and
he returned home il.
II was shortly after his return that
beutenaut Rodney received his appoint
ment IN the regular army.
He again went TO the Philippines and
loniy returned to this country last fall
Since then ne has been Stationed az For
lGrant Arizona and at the Government
school at Fort Leavenworth. Kansas II,
will return 70 the latter place tomorrow
Lieutenant Rodney Is author OF "In Buf
and Blue" a book which attracted muci
attention and he has also written numer
ous short stories for magazines. Before
lenlsting In the Delaware regiment The wal
a newspaper man. having worked on thi
Phiadslphia Record and North Amsri
lean
Evening journal., 1903-12-31
CONTEST FOR
SCHOLARSHIP
ENDS TONIGHT
Less Than 1900 Votes Now
Between the Two Top
Liners
NO VOTES AFTER EIGHT O'CLOCK
As It viii Be Well Nigh Impossible to
Count the Votes Tonight, Result win
Be Announced in the Evening journal
Ton1orrow.

At O'Clock tonight tho long race
fill be over and the contestants In the
.veniug Journal scholarship contest
eii know the result tomorrow. Big
Jumps have been made by the three
leading contestants
Miss Crawford, who tw has third
place makes "a jump OF 1000 while t.
!. Healy and Miss Frederick also pile
up their totals. with only i.500 be-
tween the leaders. There Is every pros-
pect Of a very lively struggle at the last
moment and when the clock strikes s
u the Evening journal office tonight It
Is expected that interest will be at
fever heat
Remember there are only a few
hours LETT to help your favorite In the
biggest contest Of tho kind Wilmington
has ever seen Getting In q suhscrip-
tion for your favorlto by o'clock may
mean a. great deal. II may mean that
whoever you vote for may set the
scholarship az the Goldcv Commercial
College. one OF the best in this part OF
the country
What better can you do than 10 help
some deserving young man or woman
20 get a grand education The con-
.estnnts and their friends are Invited
TO come 10 the Evening Journal ONCE
this evening and watch the close of
the contest Announcement as 10 who
,hs winners are viii be made In Even
ing Journal tomorrow. Il Is not likely
ewing TO the great number OF votes 10
counted that the result can be reached
tonight.
rho ..ofa fol,.. fr
Evening journal., 1903-12-31
PROMINENT MEN TO
ATTEND BANQUET
Will Be Most Notable Affair
Ever Held Outside OF
Washington

Some idea may be gained of the i'm
portance OF the Board Of Trade banquet
TO be held in the Peacock building on
the evening Of January by the follow
ing prominent men who have accepted
invitations:
Senators-J. Frank Alice, T.. Heisler
BAH. John L. Dryden, John W. Daniel.
Weldon B. Hepburn. Louis L. McCo-
mas. Thomas s. Martin, Thomas H..
Patterson. Boies penrose.
Representatiyes-H. Burd Cassel.
Henry ID. Clayton. ]. w Denney. John
j. Gardner. Henry II. Gibson, Henry
A. Houston. T. c.. Humphreys. Benja-
min y. Howell William II. Jackson.
William A. Jones, Henry G. Loudensla-
ger. Daniel Lafean, John +. Lacey.
John Lamb. W. NJ. Lanning. Edward
dew. Morrel, Sydney Mudd. Henry l..
Maynard. George A. Pearre. Joseph c.
Sibley. Claude Swanson. Frank c.
Wachter William II. Wiley.
other prominent men-John Cadwal-
ader, L. Clarke Davis, Reuben Foster,
John HUM, Thomas b. Holmes. L. L.
Jackson. Francis b. Lee, Caleb r. Lay
ton, Charles II. Marl, Lewes; Blanch-
ara fAduudis CldttI9 Lhi'is 7htllAii
| Ebe w. Tunnel
There are many others who viii be
at this important gathering who are
OF national reputation. With such an
able lot OF men as its supporters there
should be but little trouble I'm securing
the canal. which means so much 10 the
people OF Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Maryland. Virginia and Delaware
j. Z. Fuller has been selected TO taxi
shorihand notes OF the entire proceedings
to be the official reporter for the Boar.
OF Trade.