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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

Bloomington, June 20-Yesterday's
victory by Bloomington was marked
by peculiar play. In the fourth, af-
drove a ball on a line past Graham.
The latter threw his glove at the ball,
diverting it away from Donnelly,
scoring two men and putting Martin
on second. The features otherwise
were the pitching of Bishop and sen
sational one-handed stops, two by Me-
Greevy and one by King. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
wIlh sprlngaeId Ne1t Year.

\ team of pepnant-wipping players
with Frank Donnclly as manager is
a role in next years Three-Eye league
planned by the Springfield Baseball
association for its representa- tives on
the diamond.
Manager Donnelly. of the Rock ISL
and club, spent an hour in Springfield
yesterday and gave the fans some
thing to think about. In conference
with directors of the baseball associ-
alton, Manager Donnelly made ver-
bal contract to sign with Springfield
as manager next season. 1t is under
stood that Donnelly can secure his
release from the Rock Island manage
ment at the end of this season.
Upon Donnelly's recommendation,
pitcher who has worked
well with Bloomington previous sea-
sons, was signed to finish the season
with Springfield. Negotiation for
signing McCafferty have been on dur
ing the past week and Donnelly's cue
closed the deal. The new twirler will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
nrIren to DesneratIon.

Living in an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, a family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident. resulting in burns, cuts,
wounds. ulcers. etc Lay in a supply
of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the
hest on earth; - cents, at Hartz x
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
Davenport Q. dubuque 3.

Davenport won it's fourth straight
game, outplaying the visitors. Ives
made two runs and batted in three
more. Charnier, from the Keokuk in
dependent team, has made good.
Score:
Davenport 4OO1O2&-9 II 0
Dubuque .......O20 O0O1 OO-3 ,
Batteries--DeIler and Lobeck; Ev-
erett and Jameson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
SLEEPY EYE FLOUR POPULAR
The Martin Woods Company of Davenport
Distributors for TrI-CIties.

The Sleepy Eye Milling company, OF
Sleepy Eye. Mimi, manufacturers of
the celebrated Indian Head Cream
-four, has recently completed arrange
ments with the Martin-WoOds com
pany. of Davenport, Iowa, to distrib-
ute this popular brand of flour and
cereal products in the tri-cities and
adjacent territory, and in order that
all consumers may be able to buy
this -four of their particular grocer
we append a list of merchants who
now carry stock and would be pleas
ed to have you call upon them for the
purchase of trial sack under our
guarantee, namely: sleepy Eye flour
and cereals are guaranteed to be the
best you ever used. or your money
cheerfully refunded. and you may
keep the goods without cost" If you
find that your grocer does not ham
die our products, we should he pleas
ed to have him call or telephone the
Martin-Woods company, who will at
all times be pleased to furnish him at
the lowest possible cost consistent
with the quality of goods we furnish
and in such quantities as will meet
the ~
member, not only is the merchant
protected under our guarantee, but
the consumer as well. Value, after
all, is the t1,de test of cheapness.'
{. W. Horton.
George l.. Schmidt.
LANCE & Hoffman.
c. NJ. Cannon.
Rogers d Go.
T. \. Danielson & Son.
Selle Bros.
Clement & Diedrich.
Hess Bros.
l.. c. Pfoh.
W. III. Bean.
a. p. Hartz.
20. j. Sala.
Anderson Bros.
Passig Bros.
c. III. Seidel.
i. RachmaH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given that an cleo
ton will be held Tuesday, the Goth
day of June, 1903, in the city of Rock
Island, ILL.,, for the purpose of elect
ing one member of the beard of edu-
cation of Rock Island school district.
The polling place for said election
viii be at Tricks livery stable, 1912
Third avenue. Which election will be
opened, at s o'clock in the morning
and continue open until O'Clock in
the afternoon of that day.
The judges and clerks of election
residing in the first precinct of the
Fourth ward will be the judges and
clerks for this election.
Rock Island, ILL.,. June 20. 1908
WILLIAM M'CONOCHIE, Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

*Smith out, hit by batted ball.
Score by innings:
........0 OF 0 90 81
Rock Island ...1OOe OO00O-1
Summary: Bases on balls-off Bish-
OPP 4, off Smith 1. Two-base hits-MuI-
laney. Martin. Three-base hit-Don-
nelly. Double play - Rebsamen-Van-
dine. Hit by pitched ball-Dickey.
Struck out-by Bishop :, by Smith 3.
Left on ses-BlOomington ., Rock
Island s. Stolen bases ickey, God
win, Cassidy. Time-1:30. Umpire
Conn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
Cameo Tomnrrnw.

Bloomington at Rock Island.
Davenport at Cedar Rapids.
Decatur at Springfield.
Rockford at Dubuque.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
Next Meeting mt Milwaukee.
Girls, Band to Come.

Word has been received at the head
Office that portion of the Kansas
delegation TO the head camp, together
with the girls band from Wctmore. in
that state, that attracted 50 much at
tention at indianapolis, will stop in
the city on the way west and will
visit the head office between and Is
tomorrow afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

It's a mistake to imagine that itch
ing piles can't be cured; mistake to
suffer day logger than you can help.
Doan's Ointment briggs instant relief
and permanent cure. At any drug
store, so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
TEAM COMES HOME TOMORROW
Springfield Claims Manager Dom
nelly will take Team
Next Year.
Results Yesterday.

Results Yesterday.
Rock Island, l; Bloomington, 4.
Davenport, 9; Dubuque, 3.
Decatur, 6; Springfield, 4.
Rockford-Ceda Rapids, rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

Makes assimilation perfect, healthy
blood, firm muscles, strong nerves
Quickens the brain, makes and keeps
you well. Great medicine, Rocky
Mountain Tea. L. II. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
sprlneiield 4. Decatur 9.

Decatur, June 2G.-After making
eight errors in two innings both
teams settled down and played good
ball, with Willis and Jacobsen in a
pitching contest. Score:
Decatur ..........1 10000 IS 6
Springfield .......3 1OOo000O-4 z )
Batteries Jacobsen and Krebs;
Willis and Reading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
ADOPT NEW RATES
Woodmen in Session at Indian
polls Revise the Cost
of Insurance.
IOWA PLAN FINALLY PREVAILS
Special Committee Failed to Agree
and Main Body Dealt with
the Problem.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 20.-The re-
adjustment question up before the
Modern Woodmen here was placed be-
fore the entire body of delegates last
night and after a lengthy discussion
a table known as the Iowa plan, pro-
viding for a graded increase in rates
from 35 to 100 per cent, was adopted.
The committee of % delegates, to
which the matter had been submitted,
reported in the beginning of the ev-
ening's session that an agreement
could not be reached.
Goodrich, of Illinois, presented a
plan for level increase of so per
cent. and Young, of Ohio. presented n
plan that the head officers had APP
proved providing for an option on the
part of members giving them the priv
ilege of paying a level rate or step
rate with an increase of p per cent
or the continuation Of the present
rates. The latter plan was defeated
2S0 to III. and the Iowa plan was
adopted 215 to 165.
Next Meeting at Milwaukee.
Milwaukee was voted the next meet
ing place. 1t was decided ito admit
Virginia. Kentucky. the District OF CO.
lumbia and Arizona. Tennessee, Tex
as. Arkansas and New Mexico were
rejected. The sum of $4,000 was vot-
ed to help the food sufferers in Kan
sas. Iowa. Missouri. Illinois and Ore
gon, the same to become available at
Gupp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
Kahn at Rockford.

Rockford, June 20.-The Cedar Rap
ids-Rockford game was postponed OF
account of rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

otaIS --..'---'.-' 'No II
*Smith out, hit by batted ball.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
The Stamp of Truth.
StauntOn Residents
Know 1t Well.

There is the stamp Of truth On a
statement endorsed by people We know.
by our friends and neighbors. The
following experience OF Stauu,On
citizen is but one case of scores right
bere at home.
G. H Bosserman, the well known
carpenter. place of residence l Pea
hody street, says: My kidneys trou
bled me for some years with severe
pains across my back, so much so that
it made me complain good deal. o.
ten in the morning my back felt and
sore and had to make quite an effort
to dress myself. Frequent attacks of
headache caused me a great deal of
suffering. l saw Doan's Kidney Pills
advertised and go. box at B. +.
Hughes drug store. l found after
using them that the pain in my back
was lessened and the distress in my
head was relieved. You can refer 10
me as having used Doan's Kidney Pills
with good results and L will always
speak of them among my friends.
For sale by all dealers. Prce Soc
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remem Der the name-DoAN's-an
take no substitute.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Ladies' CIoaks and Capes.

We have the finest and cheapest line
we ever carried. We have them from
$3.50 to IS CO.
BEAUTY AT $500 In light tan,
Royal blue Castor and Black cut in the
very latest. style Of high grade. Melton
cloth must be seen to be appreciated.
LADIES PLUSH CAPES never 20
out of styIe-from $500 to IS 90.
Children Jackets from 3 to 8 years
at Is cts.
Children long cloaks from $1.00 to
49, 90, they are beauties.
LADIES COLLARETTES from
81 90 to s. 90.
Ladies skirts. Never have we had a
stronger line than We are now selling.
Wool Kersey walking skirts S rows
of sticking around bottom at 90 cts.
Fine grade skirts from $500 to g. 90
all tailor made and perfect as to fit.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Doesn't Respect Old Age.

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age. but
just the contrary in the case of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They cut off
maladies no matter how severe and
irrespective of old age. Dyspepsia,
Jaundice. Fever, Constipation all yield
to this perfect pill. Csc, at b. F.
Hughes Drug Store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20

CONNECTIONS.
Train No. 2 connects at Harrisonburg,
Va. chesapeake Western Junetion) with
Valley r. r. trains for all points In the
Valley, North or South of HarrisonburR
and for points South or North via Southern
Ry. or Valley R. r., and Harper's Ferry,
B. & O.; also via Staunton. Va, 9. & O.
Train No. connect ct EIkton, Va, with
N. & w. train No. for ali points South,
Southwest and Northwest, via Roanoke,
Va, Winston-Salem, N. G., Bristol, Tenn,
or Columbus. Ohio.
Train No. connects at Elkton. Va, with
N. & W. train No. for Luray. Front Roy
al, Riverton, Va, Charlestown, W. Va,
Hagerstowp, Md, and points North and
East via Hagerstown, Nd. and Cunber-
land Valley and Western Maryland K. Rs.
Pullman Buffet Sleeping earsthrOagh from
Elkton to New York, via Harrisburg and
Philadelphia. Pa.
Train No. 5 will wait at Elkton for n.
& W. No. 4 connection. 80 minutes when
late.
For information as to rates, tickets
| routes, etc., apply to any agent Of the
| Chesapeake w estern Railway, or
E. w. Jackson, NJ. L. Mardis,
| Gen. Supt. Supt Traffic Me'l
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
The Virginia Building at st. Louis.

Subscriptions for the Virginia Build
ing at st. Louis will he gratefully re-
ceived by the State Commission at
Richmond, through the editor of this
paper, and will be duly acknowledged
and forwarded to Hon. g. w. Koiner,
president of the Virginia Commission,
at Richmond.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Cures Blood and Skin Diseases.

ITCHING HUMoRS, ECZEMA sCROFULA,
ETC.
Send no money-simply write and
try Botanic Blood Balm at our expen-
se, A personal trial of Blood Balm is
better than a thousand printed testi
monials, so don't hesitate to write for
a free sample.
If YOU suffer from ulcers. eczema,
scrofula, Blood Poison, cancer, eating
sores. itching skin, pimples, boils,
bone pains, swellings, rheumatism,
catarrah, or any blood or skin disease,
we advise you to take Botanic Blood
Balm (B. B. b., Especially recon-
mended for old, obstinate, deep seated
cases of maglignant blood or skin dis
eases, because Botanic Blood Balm
ID. B. B. kills the poison in the blood,
cures where all else fails, heals every
sore, makes the blood pure and rich,
gives the skin the rich glow of health.
B. B. B., the most perfect blood puri.
fer made. Thoroughly tested for 80
years. Costs 81 per large bottle at
drug stores. To prove it cures, sample
of Blood Balm sent free by writing
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta Ga. Describe
trouble and free medical advice sent
in sealed letter. WThis is an honest
offer-medicine sent at once, prepaid.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Man of Leisure.

81 suppose your men of leisure over
here travel a great DEAL" remarked
the British tourist.
"Oh, yes" replied the native, they
have to-"
Indeed ?"
Yes we keep the tramps on the
move in this country, 1 tell you. -
Philadelphia Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Ladies' Shoes

$50 pair Of Ladies' fine shoes IS cts,
worth 81 Is.
$50 pair of Ladies fine shoes at 81,
worth $3.50.
800 pair of Ladies fine shoes. $1.15,
worth $1.75
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Boys and Mems 0vercoats

Mems heavy weight ovsrcoats ulster
styles gray ksrsey at So so.
Black beaver, S. rs.
Finer grade at IS 90.
Finer coats from So to $500.
Boys overcoats from So 90 to 81 90.
Men 3 odd pants from 81 90 to So 90.
Corduroy pants guaranteed quality,
81 90 and s. so. Boy knee pants, As
to 50 cts.
WHAT TALKS LIKE PRICES.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Dress Goods.

Black Dress Goods from 10 to Csc.
Fine all wool Black Goods-Serges,
Venicient Cloth, Cashmeres, all strict
Iy wool, at As and SOC I'd.
Fine grade Henriettas, Broad Cloth.
Serges. so inches wide, at 75c and 81
per yd. Also all colors.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Mems and Boys Clothing
DEPARTMENT.

We had the good fortune to secure
some Big Bargains in this line.
One lot of so odd suits worth from
S6 to $40, which we are going to sell at
from So so to $6. The suits are all
fine grade cassimers. No shoddy. ,
Fine grade Black Clay Worsted
Suits, So to 50, extra good values.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Millinery Department.

The most magnificent display of
millinery. Our hats are only trimmed
by expert trimmers and are sold from
one third to one half less than regular
millinery Concerns. We make a spe-
cialty of sample lots of hats, flowers,
&C., which are sold by us at wholesale
cost prices. We have trimmed hats
rom 81 90 to IS 90.
A big bargain in velvet trimmed
hat at 81 90. cannot be duplicated for
less than So 90.
Ribbons, Velvets, feathers and Plumes
in endless varieties and prices.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
A Runaway Bicycle.

Terminated with ugly cut on the leg
of J. B. Orner. Franklin Grove, Ill.
1t developed stubborn ulcer unyield-
ing to doctors and remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnlca Slave
cured. It's just as good for Burns,
ScaIds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. Csc.
at b. F. Hughes Drug Store.
She threw a kiss-and he came straight
back,
He's strong when it comes to bluff
ing
Pm such bad CATCH" he said, that
l can't
Take any chances Of muffing'
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Clothing Continued.

BOYS CLOTHING we have suits
at all prices and grades from $3.50 q
suit to Sc q suit We will surprise you
as to prices and quality in this line.
SMALL BOY SUITS from 8 to 10
year from 90 to 3 dollars.
A lot of fine worsted suit Navy blue,
S1.25.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20

sWChairs, Rockers, Spring
Beds, Mattresses, and every
thing in the Furniture Line at
Bargain Prices.
H~We sell Furniture on
weekly or monthly payments.
DTCook Stoves worth $50,
at $lO.5O, $3.50 and $500.
%Queen Heaters at $l.5O
to $500.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
What the Flowers say.

AmaIanth Globe )-Immortality.
Aprinot-Doubt.
Apple-Fame.
Bachelors Buttons-Celbacy.
observation-disclosures.
Bluehell-Sorrowful
Bridal Rose Happy love.
Observation-Disclosures.
Cactus-Warmth.
Deep Red Carnation-Alas, for my
poor heart
Yellow Observation-Disclosures.
Chinese Primrose-Lastlng love
China Aster-Variety.
Chry santhemum white -Truth.
Chrysanthemuln yellow )-Slighted
love
Red ClOver-Irdnstry.-
White CIover-Think of me.
Daffodil-Regard,
Daisy-InDOcepce.
Fern-Maglc, sincerity.
ForgetmeBOt-Trut
ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
Dark Geranium-Melancholy.
Goldenrod-Precaution.
INSTRUMENTATION.
Hollyhock Ambition.
Honeysuckle-Generosity.
/ Hyacinth-Sport.
Hydranges-A boaster.
| Ivv-Friendship
| Jonquil-I desire return of affectl-
on.
Lilac-First love.
White Lily-Purity and sweetness.
Lily of Valley-Return of happiness
Magnolia-Love of nature.
Marigold-Grief.
Morning disqualification.
Myrtle-Love.
; Orange Blossom Your purity equal'
your lovelinesss.
Pansy-Thoughts.
Sweet pea-Departure.
Peach-1 am your captive.
Pear-AffectiOn.
Periwinkle-Early friendship.
Pink-Boldness.
. Red PoppY-Consolatlon.
ROse-LOve.
Star of Bethlehem-Purity.
. Strawberry-Foresight.
Sunfower-Haughtiness.
Tansy-I declare war against you.
d Tulip-Beautiful eyes.
Violet Observation-Disclosures.
=, Water Lily-Purity of heart.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Furniture Department.

We control the line of one OF the
largest furniture factories in the State.
This concern only make high class
goods and are from 20 per cent. to Is
per cent. cheaper than combination
prices,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
Shoes!
Shoes!
We make a Specially Of
DrunMnas Sample lots
of Shoes!

These are shoes that are made
up specially for drummers to
to sell by on the road. They
are made Of selected stock and
are much better made than or
binary goods. AS we get a dis
count on account of having
been handled, we can sell them
at wholesale cost, or exactly
what we pay for regular goods.
We have now on hand 156 pair Of
Mems fine shoes at 90c. worth $1.25:
$50 pair Of Mems fine shoes at 81,
werth $1.5e.
800 pair Of Men 3 fine shoes at 81 as.
worth 81 rs.
299 pair of Mems fine shoes at 1.50,
worth 81.
IT'S pair Of Mems fine shoes at $3.50
worth 50 rs.
800 pair OF Mems heavy working
shoes at 81, worth 81 IS
100 pair of Mems heavy boots at
$1.50, werth 81.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20

Misses & Children'S Shoes,
All SizeSe.
at 25c, worth 40c.
At SOC, worth 75c.
At 75c, worth 81.
At 81, worth SIPS.
Mems and Boys Sample Boots from
ST. to S..
If you have any regard for
economy, it will pay you to buy
Shoes from us.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-11-20
DEEDS, NOT WORDS.
Our Dry Goods Department
jan % 1y*

Our Dry Goods Department
Is Filled to Overlooking with =
Bargains.
All Best Prints, &c.
Heavy weight Unbleached Cotton
l yard wide, SC.
Bleached Muslins, 1 yard wide. &c.
Heavy weight Canton Flannel to
10c.
Dress Outings, 5 to &c.
Flannelette at SC. the 10c kind.
High grade Flannelette for Waists
1Oc. All colors-Pink, Light Blue,
Nile Green, Royal Blue, Etc.
Sheeting Cotton at from Z to lOc yd.
Heavy weight Cottonade l2ac.
Heavy weight Kersey Pants Goods
at zoe I'd.
Wool Pants Goods 20 to SOC I'd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-23
A PELICAN sHAKE-uP.
Count campau Spends $1o,ooo For
 New Ball Tossers

Memphis. Tenn. June 22.-(special ,- manager Campau of the New Orleans team has completed deal which is the biggest yet recorded in the Southern League. He has spent Sl0,000 for naI, oaseoall faces, and today he received hIs nrst lnstallment, when Wriglev. Rickart ana Joe Delehanty donned New OrIeans uniforms in the game against Memnhis thn te Stio nall rom worcester, Mass in the Eastern League. Wrigley has heen managing and explaining the Worcesters and Delehanty and Rickert have occu9 pied the outf1eld. Delehanty is not new to Southerners, having played with Al. !dhta team in the Southern League in the early sos. He is a member of inc Tamous Delehanty family, which includes Ed, the premier batsman Tom EraniS and Jim. the latter a Little Rock star at present Wrigley has had major league tTXperlence; tnd% having once been with Wash lhgton and Philadelphia. Rickert is a promising young player for whom Phila delphia Nationals recently offered sl 50o First Basemen Clancy of the Worcester team also figured in the deal, but he failed to show up. Pitcher Bass, a college lad who received his baseball education first at the University of Maine, is another addition that Campau hopes to see in time to play against the local team during the present series. The coming of new New Orleanians. Out Fielder Leidy and catcher Drury were let go and Short Stop Wee-wee Prout was sent back to Shreveport. The addition of Clancy means the retirement of Jack Law Cam pau also has financial hooks out after a new catcher and third baseman. and expects at least three of the new corners to report to him in Memphis tomorrow
 Drury may sign with Little Rock, and fin that event, Catcher Clarke, for wbop1 Manager Powell of the Atlanta team bs q
 been after for some time past may he sold by -nanager Finn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-23
BARNES MAKES CONFESSION.
Tells of Plot to Assassinate Percy
 Jones of Arkansas.

Wilson, N C., June 22.-The afternoon session today of the court which IS try ing the men indicted for the murder Of Percev Jones. the Arkansas insurance agent. furnished a sensation
 William W. Barnes, one of the defend ants. was put on the stand by the State and told how the plot was formed to attack Jones He implicated Allen, Rich. Morgan, Pittman, Walls. Ward, Bass. Piver, Davis and himself. He said that Allen, Rich, Pittman. Bass and Ward were in Jones's room when the shoot ing took place. On cross examination Barnes admitted that he had signed an affidavit before S, A. Woodward, Notary Public, in contradiction to the statement because he was afraid of the defendants
 Barnes was ordered into the custody of the Sheriff by Judge Shawl for his own protection. He is being guarded by dep uties at his home.
 warrant was sworn out by Solicitor Daniels tonight for the arrest of Sydney Davis who was implicated by the testi- mony of Barnes.