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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
RICHARDS INDICATED.
Charges Against United States Mar
shall Not Sustained


Washington, Sep. 2l.-In view of a
preliminary report made to the depart
ment of justice by the examiners sent
out by that department to investigate
the charges that were brought against
United States Marshal Frank M. Rich
ards, at Nome, Alaska, it looks ~ if
that official is to be indicated and the
charges quashed. Marshal Richards
was appointed to his present position
two years ago, on the recommendation
of the Washington delegation.
The examiners, who have been at
Nome all summer looking into the
charges against Richards, report that
they are unable to find any evidence
that is damaging to him in any way.
They did conclude that he was paying
an excessive rent for the Jail, and, on
their recommendation the rent has
been reduced to 81 800, but even as to
this the examiners say they found moth
ing to indicate that Richards has made
money out of the renting of the Jail
or the feeding of the prisoners. as had
been alleged.
1t will be recalled that last spring
twelve members OF the grand jury re-
ported against Richards and twelve in
his favor, after making an investiga-
ton OF his administration. Out of this
came the charge that Richards had
tempered with the jury and won some
others over to his side. The examiners
secured statements from fifteen jurors,
under oath, and all testified in his favor.
1t is rather significant that the de-
partment of justice declines to make
public tho preliminary report of the
investigation into the charges against
District Attorney Melvin Grigsby, of
Nome.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
Posse After kid" Curry.

Chinok, Mont, Sept. 2l.-Posses are
surrounding every section of country
in the vicinity of Bear Paw mountain,
after "Kid" Curry, the leader of the
gang which held up two Great Northern
express trains on July 3, 1901, and
who escaped from Knoxville jail while
awaiting transportation to the Ohio
penitentiary to serve out q twenty year
sentence for forging signatures to the
bank bills obtained in the robbery.
The posses are we'll acquainted with the
country in which Curry is travelling,
and who are equally quick with the
trigger as he or any of his gang.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24

but this does not account for the com
merce with the Hawaiian Islands
which Is considered as a part Of the
domestic commerce of the United
States and separately stated.
1t Is apparent from these figures tina,
the growth in our exports to Asia has
been more rapid than to any other
section Of the world except Africa, and
the growth in the exports to China has
been a very important factor in the
growth of shipments to Asia.-Har
per's Weekly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
A CuriOus Case.

A horse belonging to Missouri mar
got lump on It's jaw three years ago
Its owner had a veterinary surgeon
operate on the animal the other day
and he took out hard, smooth sub
stance about four inches long and ar
inch wide, resembling white stone
Those who have examined it say It is
petrified corncob. The commonly ac
cepted theory Is that the horse, Will,
eating, got n cob caught in its mouth
which slowly worked its way into his
jaw until it lodged just beneath the
skin. The animal never seemed tc
suffer from its presence.-New Yorh
Tribune,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24

"All the old-time flddlers were rag.
time performers.
"All the old masters wrote rag-time.
wizard Of harmony, was a past master
at it. The theme for many of our most
popular songs. and some Of them are
Of the most Tragedy character. come
from his operas. However, when it
comes to transposing one Of these
same operas into rag-time, am afraid
1t will be task beyond any Chicago
leader.
II play rag-time because the people
want it. l do not lead band to edu-
cate the public, but to entertain it."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
BLAME THE POWDER.
Cause of Slump i'm Target Practice
Records.


Records.
Port Townsend, Sept. 21.-Oficers
and men at the three forts in this vi
cinity have been greatly disappointed
and somewhat nonplussed at the sud-
den slump made in target practice rec
ords during the present quarter, which
ends with the last day of this month.
Tho gunners at Forts Worden, Flagler
and Casey have in the past shoots made
excellent scores. In fact, the 126th
company, of Worden, not long ago
broke all records for coast artillery
craftsmanship. During the last few
days heavy practice has been engaged
in, and the work dsone was of the very
poorest order.
The officers in charge, from Col.
Grimes down, were 10th to believe the
men at fault, and thorough investiga.
ti)n was set on foot. Officers we're sent
from fort to fort, and in every case was
found the same state of affairs. 1t now
develops that the last consignment OF
powder is deficient in gas generating
power, and the blame is thus laid at
the door of the powder manufacturers.
OF the many shots fred from the big
twelve-inch guns on Wednesday, not
one hit the target. This state of affairs
applies to all three forts alike. The
result of the investigation, however,
which showed that the men behind the
guns were not to blame, was great
source of relief to Col. Grimes and bis
staff, and the matter will most likely
be taken up with the war department,
and the powder manufacturers taken
to task.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
POsTPONEs THE CONGKEss
Germany Blocks Attempt to Revise
Geneva Convention.

Paris, Sept. 2l.-Unofficial but re-
liable information has been received
here to the effect that the proposed
congress Of the powers for the purpose
of reviving the Geneva convention, o.
tablishing the rights and treatment OF
prisoners OF war, neutrals, wounded,
etc., which was to have taken place
shortly, probably will be indefinitely
postponed.
France, Great Britain, Italy. Austria
and Russia named delegates, but Ger.
many hsa not named a delegate, ~ 1t
is understood she does not desire any
change in the present status of prison
ers of war, ETC., during state of bel
ligerency. Therefore in tho absence OF
a general international acceptance OF
the proposal to revise the rules of war
the meeting Of the congress has been
practically given up.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
Everett Shelter Sold.

Everett, Sept. 22.-News has been
received in this city of the sale OF the
Everett Smelter, with over 100000
worth of ore on hand, and the Monte
Christie mines, to the American Smelt-
ing and Refining Company, at a p-ice
exceeding $l,000,000. The sale was
made in New York by Charles sweeney
for the Federal Mining and Smelling
Company.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
Burn and PillaUe. .

Havana, Sept. 2l.-Bsndits in San
tiago province have burned several
plantations and unsuccessfully attempt
ed to interrupt railway traffic. The
press unanimously praises President
Palma's strenuous measures to crush
the banditti.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
FIRE AND PESTILENCE.
Great Suffering Reported in Many
Russian Provinces.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 22.-Great suf-
fering is reported as the result OF the
drouth and fires in the province Of Ost-
rog. Five hundred families are home.
less. The villages of Sergaths and ko-
keisharogoi were nearly destroyed by
fire. Four hundred houses were des-
troyed by fire and eight persons were
killed in the former. Eighty houses
and immense stores of grain were des-
troyed in the latter.
In Transcaspia the locusts have en-
tirely destroyed the cotton crop,
amounting to nearly 100000 bales, as
we'll as immense amounts of growing
wheat, rye, and nearly all the fruit
trees in the provinces.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
BANDMASTER BROOKE SAYS
RACINE IS NATURAL MUSIC

Thomas Preston Brooke, the great
bandmaster, says rag-time is the thing
natural music. He said to a Chicago
reporter:
when the first idea Of rhythm came
to Adam rs he was marching out Of
the Garden Of Eden 1t was in rag-time
Before that there had been no music
in his soul. but the serpent woke him
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
Child Labor in New York.

From facts gathered in the last six
months the remarkable condition is re-
vealed of the existence of more child
labor in New York City than in all the
States of the South combined.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24
Tube for Truth.

An American chemist has invented O
tube for truth. You speak into 1t; the
chemical solution changes color &C
cordingly to the tensity of your emo
ton. and truth and mendacity are de-
scribed as being quite distinct and
vivid colors.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-24

It's no sign that stocks are feve,ish
because they absorb water freely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
Personal POINTS.

L. Simon has returned from an east
ern buying trip.
j. j. Burgess, of Fulton, was in the
city Saturday on business.
Miss Maud Allison. of La Sale, is
visiting friends in the city.
Frank TindalI is hunting with IA
party of friends in Arkansas.
Frederick Springhorn has been call
ed to Marseilles by the serious illness
of his father.
Miss Rose Stewart leaves tomorrow
via the Santa Fe to visit her brother
at Oklahoma City.
Dr. w. y. Carl has gone to Chicago
to attend meeting of the Adonto-
graphic Dental society.
r. F. LaVelle leaves this evening for
Alton to attend the state meeting of
the Retail Merchants association.
E. d. Kohn has returned from a
visit TO Des Moines. Mrs. Kohn Will
make more extended visit there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Betsch, who
have been making their home in Rock
Island. have returned to their former
home in Muscatine.
Frank Chamberlin. of the firm of
Chamberlin & Kindt. lessees of the IL
linois theatre. was in the citX yester-
day. leaving today for his home in
burlington.
Officer John Schmid arrived yester-
day morning from his trip to the
southwestern states and Mexico. He
is much improved in health and re-
ports that he enjoyed the trip inn
mensely.
John Ohlweiler, Henry Carse. y. d..
Huesing, j. w. Dresser and Leo Deis-
enroth have returned from Chicago,
where they attended the annual con-
vention of the Illinois State Bottlers'
association, of which organization
Mr.. Huesing has been elected to serve
as president the ensuing year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
IN
VERTMAN CASE
Gets $4,000 Damages From
Deere 81 Mansur Com
pany.

Upon the converting of the circuit
court this afternoon the attorneys
in the $4,000 damage suit of Fred
Nertman against the Deere & Mansur
company, of Moline, announced that
a settlement had been effected out of
court. The matter was compromised,
the plaintiff being allowed $4,000
Nertman was injured in falling into
an elevator shaft at the company's
plant in March, 1900. One arm and
both legs are paralyzed as the result
of the accident. Searle & Marshall
represented the plaintiff in the case
and Wood & Peek the defendants. 1t
had been expected that this case
would take all week.
Upon returning from Cambridge
Saturday evening Judge Gest conven-
ed the circuit court for the purpose of
hearing the divorce case of Mrs Liz
zie Pettenger, who applied for a sepa-
ration from William Pettenger. on the
grounds of adultery. The hearing of
the case at the unusual hour was
granted as an accommodation to IA
witness who had arrived from a dis
lance. The decree will be granted.
II. NJ. Schriver was the attorney for
the plaintiff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
FOR LAND
Rock Island Road Begins to
Close Up Options on New
Shop Site.
NOW MAKING A SURVEY
Engineer j. NJ. Brown Arrives With
a Corps of Assist
ants.

Jackson, Hurst & Stafford, acting
for the Rock Island road, will this
week begin the closing up of the OPP
tions on the property at Pleasant
Valley that the company proposes
occupying with huge shops, stock
yards, etc, as heretofore described in
these columns.
j. NJ. Brown, of the engineering de-
partment of the road, arrived in the
city today with a corps of assist
ants to make Typographical survey
of the land.
There are but two strips of prop
erty that the company desires that
have not been secured. These are
owned by Miss Griffin and Miss
Schrum, but it is believed these will
have passed into the hands OF the
company in plenty of time to ocea-
sion no delay to the project.
Early Building Operations.
While there are numerous de-
tails to be disposed of before build
ing operations can be undertaken, the
prediction is thought to be a safe one
that by spring the Rock Island will
have dirt flying on the Pleasant Val
ley tract.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
Insane Soldiers

Savanna Journals: Eleven insane
soldiers on their way from the Philip
pines to Washington passed through
the city this morning on No. ?. They
were in charge of seven guards. One
of these men was very violent and
two had to be taken in straight jack
cts. The others appeared very in
different to their surroundings. Their
plight is indeed a very sad one as
some of them were very fine looking
Young men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
LAW COMMITTEE
MEETS TO PREPARE REPORT

The law committee of the Modern
WOodmen met today, with all the
members present. The meeting is the
regular semi-annual one and the main
business is the preparation of a re-
port to present at the next head camp
of the order at Indianapolis in June.
The members of the law committee
are Charles q. Claybourn, of Mime
apolis; John Sullivan, of Kansas City.
Mo-; George c. Jenkins, of Fairbury,
Neb.; Truman Plantz, of Warsaw,
and f. y. Enwright, of Kansas City,
KanS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16

The best physic. "Once tried and
you will always use Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets" said Will
liam A. Girrard, Pease. VT. These tab
let's are the most prompt, pleasant
and most reliable cathartic in use.
For sale by, all druggists.
When you feel blue and that every
thing goes wrong, take a dose of
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. They will cleanse and invigorate
your stomach. regulate your bowels,
give you a relish for your food and
make you feel that in this old world
is a good place to live. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
Physical Culture Free.

Attila, the man who developed san
dow, and who is recognized as the
master of modern athletics, has been
engaged to write series of articles
on physical culture fer the Police Ga
zette, New York City, which will APP
pear every week. His lessons Will be
illustrated with poses by John Bell
ing, the recent winner of the physical
culture championship and holder of
the $500 diamond medal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
SOCIAL DOINGS.

Miss Cora -ucHown Saturday even
ing entertained the L. f. c club COM
posed of high school girls at a de
lightful St. Valentines party.
Miss Elsie Worker entertained Il
company of her friends at a St. Val
entine's party at her home on Forty
second street Saturday evening. y
cleverly devised program was carried
out and most enjoyable evening was
spent.
\ large party was entertained by
the Plattdeutschen Schwestern at Il
st. Valentines masque ball at Turner
nall Saturday evening.
st. Paul lodge, K. of p, of this city,
will unite with the four Davenport
lodges of the order in attending a
banquet this evening given by ST.
Georges lodge, of Moline, in that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
OBITUARY RECORD.

George G. Hart died at Z p. m. Sat
urday after an illness of over two
weeks with typhoid pneumonia. De
ceased was 10 years of age, He was
born in Lee county, Iowa. and up to
last September. when the family came
to this city, he lived at Nelie and Fort
Madison. Iowa. After coming here
he was employed at Rock Island ar
senal. He was member of the
American Benevolence association.
Of the immediate family there are
the wife and five children surviving,
the latter being Mrs. Lavina Martens
and Mrs. Iona St. John, of Fort Mad
ison, Iowa, and George, Charles and
Clara. at home. There are also left
two sisters, Mrs. G. w. Judy, of Nelie,
Iowa. and Mrs. Kerns. of Fort Madi-
son. and two brothers, Henry Hart.
of Powelton, ILL.,, and William En-
nett. of Hannibal, Mo. The remains
will be shipped tomorrow morning to
Fort Madison, where the funeral will
be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16

ed to the chief of police asking that
inquiry be made as to the where
abouts of Anton Stoehr, who is said
to have been employed on the Peoria
branch of the Rock Island and who
some time ago came to this city. The
letter is written by Baeusch & Kelly,
of Peoria, lawyers who are settling
the estate of Margaret Stoehr, moth
er of the missing young man, and it
seems that it is necessary to find him
in order to complete the settlement.
a suit of clothing belonging to a
travelling man was stolen from a
room in the Rock Island house last
evening. The thief got away with
out being noticed and the police have
no clue to work on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
MAYOR KNOX INTENDS
TO APPOINT A CHIEF

The city council meets in regular
session this evening. One of the
matters that will be brought up viii
be the ratification of an appointment
Of a chief of police. Mayor Knox has
promised to present the name of n
candidate this evening, though he de-
clined today to state who the party
might be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
AGED DAVENPORTER
GOES BY ROPE ROUTE

Jochim Pageman, a resident of
Northwest Davenport, was found at
his home yesterday morning hang
ing by a rope to his bed post, where
he had strangled himself to death. y
note was left, in which he explained
that he had buried his wife and all of
their 10 children and he saw no object
in prolonging his own existence fur
Their.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16

If you are, come to our store. We can
fit you out with everything; furniture,
carpets, rugs, curtains, stoves, ETC., at
prices that bear OUR reputation for low
prices. Our goods are ali dependable
and you can be sure that you run no
risk if you do your trading here. IT,
perhaps, you haven't quite t he
amount necessary to pay for all the
goods you need, don't let that hinder
you, but come anyway, we give you
easy TENS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16
MeCAl.lIRI:laEE5,',SiE,
THIRD AVENUE ThROuCHTO SECOND
ole FEBRUARYLINENS A
PatternCIoths

Over 200 in stock, Irish and
Scotch weaves, damask of the high
est grade yarns, beautiful designs,
in all the popular sizes including
round table cloths all with nap
kins to match-We quote special
for this sale:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16

The 15-months-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Norris died at the family
home yesterday of measles. The fu-
neral took place this afternoon. serv-
ices being held at the house and in
terment taking place at the Jewish
burying ground in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16

Night Capt. b. !. McCabe was taken
i'll Saturday night and was removed
from the station to his home, SIS
Twenty-fourth street.
Godfrey Soderstrom reported last
evening that light overcoat had
been taken by sneak thief from his
room in the Koester flats at Fifth av-
enue and Thirty-frst street.
e A letter has been received address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-16

Mothers can safely give Foley's
Honey and Tar to their children for
coughs and colds, for it contains no
opiates or other poisons. All drug
gists.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-11-20
COnvOcaffOn at Clemson.

The Fall Convocation OF the Epis-
copal church has been recently held
at Clemson College. This was u
meeting Of the Episcopal ministers
whose work is in the upper part of
the State. Bishop Capers was there
to open the meeting, but the gallant
old Confederate general could remain
only one day, owing to the inclement
weather. The Bishop was just recov-
ering from severe attack OF rneu-
monia. In his absence the Rev. Mr..
Mitchell, Of Greenville, presided.
The meeting was enthusiastic in
spirit and helpful to the attendant
members. Major Mcclure and Rev.
Mr.. McBae represented the Union
church. 1t was decided to have the
next Convocation at Union on the
first Tuesday Of February. Tho del
egates were all impressed most favor
ably with Clemson College. 1t is
probably second to no school of it's
kind in the South. Several interest
ing addresses were made by the min
listers to the student body.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-11-20
The Ted Il. Faust MinstreIs.

This company played to the largest
audience ever known in the history
of the opera house. Every seat was
filled and about fifty chairs were
placed In the aisle and up near the
stage to accommodate the large audi
ence, and even then there were sev
eral who had to stand during the per-
formance. This is the cleanest and
best troupe that has ever visited our
city, and all theater-goers took ad-
vantage of the opportunity OF seeing
real city minstrel.
Their comedians were the "real
thing" and their jokes were all new
Their costumes were clean and pretty
and presented magnificent scene to
the admirer of natty theatrical cos
tunes.
The comedians, "Pop" Carr and
Gov" Bowen, were the "s!ars,
and are simply "up- to-now." Pop
Carr, or "The Man with the Rose"
kept the audience In an uproar of
laughter. "Gov." Bowen is a mat
ural born" dancer, and from all ap-
pearances 1t is a pleasure to him to
dance.
Their quartette is one Of the best
that has ever appeared here. Mr..
Glen de Bruin, the famous barytone
singer, is simply fine.
One of the best features of this
minstrel is the famous Faust family
of Australian acrobats. There are
nine of them and they are said to be
the best acrobats on the road. Their
acrobatic feats are certainly marvel
Gus.
This company has one of the best
bands that was ever heard here, and
also has fine orchestra. We hope
they will make return date to our
city In the near future.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-11-20
.L@el News Notes
Points Personal and Otherwise
Picked up and Photographed
by Our .PenciI-Pusher.

Supt. Shaw, Of Aetna Mills, is down
with the grip. -
Mrs. w. j. Halle is in Jonesville, vis-
ltiDg relatives.
Social functions seem to be the order
of the day In Union.
Those having turkeys to sell will find
Union good market ut good price.
Mrs. Olipbant has gone to Spartan
burg on visit to Mr.. Oliphapt's sister
Mr.. l.. G. Posey, representing whole
sale drug house, was in town this week
( on business.
Trespass Notices printed on large
cards In big letters for sale atTHE
TIMES office.
Mr.. II. M. Grimball, formerly Of
Union, now citizen or Spartanburg,
was In town for few days .tt is week.
The new sign of the Union Drug
90. presents city-like appearance
when the electric lights are turned
on.
Spartanburg city fathers have passed
stringent law against selling goods on
Sunday, and the police are seeing that
this law Is enforced.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. T..
B. Chapman, living on West Main
street, lost his infant son on Sunday
last from pneumonia.
The last quarterly conference OF Grace
: M. 4. Church Will bs held at the parson-
age tomorrow night. Rev. j. w. Kilgo
will preach on Sunday morning.
Mr.. J. B. Tracy. of Lockhart, was in
town on Monday. He says he has the
finest White Georgia collard-cabbages he
ever saw. some weighing as much as
25 pounds. Is