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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15
MORGAN'S
MERGER
Is Now Conceded To Be
Colossal Failure.
SHIP COMPANIES WITHDRAW
The Cunard Line Led the Fight
Against the Big Combine and
Has Won.

Boston.-"Clement Griscom has
failed 10 deliver the goods Morgan s
merger has uncovered. The White
Star Line has acquired the Dominion
Line, which means that W. J. Prize
and the Ismays have transferred to
their right hand what they have held
in their left
That IS the declaration made to-
night by high official in the Inter
national Mercantile Marine Natiga-
ton company in response to the re-
port that the White Star Line had
Withdrawn from the ship trust anu
had absorbed the Dominion Line. He
added:
The merger is on it's last legs as
trust. Reorganization must come
and come soon. The American Line.
never a success, has really reacted
upon the attempt to make it the pa
rent Of the trust. with he Dominion
Line as the first born.
1t was Clement Griscom who got
Morgan into the mess. Goodness
knows who will get him out of il.
From all appearances the British
bond holders. who received from four
to ten thousand for every one invest
ed, will soon fOreclose at a settle
menJ Of equaI disparity between val
uatIOn and prices.
Cunard Breaks the Trust.
The business has not been success
full. and the general sympatny-mis-
placed though it may be-fOr the Gu.
nard line has cut the trusts business
here greatly, while the Cunard has
come and gone with full cargOes and
passenger lists.
THE unwjeldiness of the trust has
been apparent from the beginning
and the bookkeeping has been paraly-
ling. The fact is. there have been SO
many wheels within wheels in the
shape Of railroad intrigues ,differen-
tial rates and counter cuttings. thai
even the actual business proportion
has departed from sane contempla
lion. The stock jobbing aspect be
came obscure some time ago.
But, as a mater of fact, the real
cause of the downfall of that merger
which seems to be Indicated will be
found to be the personal element;
blighted hopes Of steamship men, who
have grown old building up a bust
ness; jealousies Of rival former man
ayers Of component lines, am in gen
eral an entire lack of harmony with
the merger idea
In other words the privates have
thWarted the generals who would de-
liver them to their enemies for a con-
sideratiOn."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15
Freaks Of Photography.

Photography is strange profess
sion," muses. the young man. Be
cause it develops negatives?' asks
the young woman with a knowing
look. Not that exactly. But, as an
example, the other day l had my pic
ture taken in my riding togs-not on
4 horse, you know, but just standing,
in my riding outfit, with my crop
held in my hand. And today the pho
tOgrapher writes me that the pictures
are ready for me and that they are
mounted"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15
TRIES TO MURDER PRISONER.
Niagara Falls Chief Of Police Shoots
at Criminal in His Office.

Niagara Falls, N. Y.-Chief of Po-
ice John Maloney made a desperate
and almost successful attempt to MUIR
der William H. Davey, a prisoner at
police headquarters at s o'clock Sat
urday night.
DaVey was arrested last night on a
charge of attempted criminal assault
on an 11-year-old girl and this morn
ing no less than thirteen other COM
plants were made against him, his
victims being girls between and IA
years.
This morning the chief made the
remark that no one could be blanr-t1
for killing Davey. not knowing how
soon he was to learn than his 11-year-
old daughter was among the mans
victims.
At supper tonight Maloney learned
from his child Of an attempt Davey
had made On her, and rushing with
his daughter to the station. ordered
the prisoner brought out. When the
child identified the man Maloney
drew his revolver and was in the act
of shooting when Sergeant Lyons pin
toned his arms
After the scuffle the chief was over
powered. Davey was taken from the
station under cover and hurried to the
county jail at Lockport. Indignation
runs wild about the streets tonight
For two years past Davey has been
enticing children into the cellar of
his automobile repair shop.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15
ANOTHER ATTEMPT.
Will Be Made to Break the Anti-Gam.
BLING Law.


OLYMPIA, WaSh.-AnOther ATTEMPT
will be made to break the law passed
by the last legislature making the
conducting of gambling resorts a fel-
Ony. Tie first step was taken Satur-
dav when there was filed an aplca-
ton for a writ of habeas corpus for
Otto Stuth. who was arrested in this
city last Thursday On charge of
conducting money playing slot ma
chine in 4 local saloon. The applca-
ton was made direct to the supreme
court, Judge Linn Of the superior
court being i'll, and the court made
the writ returnable at 10 o'clock Sep
TENDER %. It is contended in the ap-
plication for the writ that the new
law is in conflict with section 10, ar
ticle of the constitution in that the
subject matter Of the act is not eX-
pressed IN he title. 1t is cOntenIed
that the subject matter of the act is
directed against those who open Or
conduct certain gambling games,
while the title refers to those main
tanning gambling resorts.
Different From Dietrich Case.
This point was not touched on in
the recently decided Dietrich case.
wherein the constitutiCnality Of the
law was upheld by the Supreme court.
that the new act was amendatoiry Of
an old one and should therefore set
out the amended section Of the cid
act in full in the title Of the new.
There is q coincidence in that in
each case the gamblers attorney is a
member of tie legislature that passed
the law Dietrichs attorney was Sen
ator WEI Graves Of Spokane and
5tuth's is representative Charles n.
King Of TnuracCn cCulty.
Organized Movement.
Th2at al CrganiZed movement is
52ck CT the effort 10 defeat tie law
and that Stuth 5 arrest was caused by
his own friends IS nc. doubted here.
It is known that gamblers in all parts
Of the state have Clipped in and that
) per cent Of big purse is now avail
able, the balance TO be paid if the
law is knocked OF.
A little finer hand is visible than in
the Dietrich case. where the victim
escaped the penitentiary b. a hairs
breadth. The complaining witness
against Stuth was a well dressed
stranger giytng the 1a--c c. Robert
Hamilton. A time was chosen when
there was no chance for immediate
interference by the lower court. Ham
iltOn promptly disappeared and no
one knows from whence he came Or
where he went. There are no other
witnesses named in the information
and if the supreme court again up
holds the law the case can never
come to trial in the lower court for
want Of prosecuting witnesses. 1t is
said a prominent law firm Of Seattle
will later appear in the case.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case OF Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
We the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last IS years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any obi
cations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intel
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15
o,gcIuT COURT JUDGES ARRIVE.
e.ss,ons Open in Federal Building
Tomorrow.

c.9t-Ie.-The autumn meeting of
- United States circuit court con
..a here Monday morning. The
....t.rs Of the court which will sit
maga William B. Gilbert, of Port
.... Judge Erskine NJ. Ross, Of Los
.....a- and Judge William w. Nor
... If san Francisco. All the judges
.....s IN Seattle last night and reg
...-.. at the Washington hotel.
r.... frank D. MCacktOn was with
... .,rtv. as were also Mrs. Ross and
ur. Morrow.
Cont will open in the federal court
nam. fl, 10 o'clock in the morning
49,. continue for four or five days
~.a Axes expect to finish their
r.rE mere in time to open court in
p.,-.97t Saturday. While the num-
lar II cases on the docket is not
g~.a- some are very important, and
,ra decisions handed down will doubt
1.-. nave a far-reaching effect.
Few people realize it, but the court
z,.afCn conyenes tomorrow is really,
-r one sense, the supreme court of
tho United States. Previous to 1891
#. functions were performed by the
.unrlme court, but it was found that
there was more work than the court
could dispose Of. In consequence, the
I-rfred States was divided into nine
Circuits ana a court Of last appeal es-
tah,ished in each.
The law provides that the court
shall he made up of the three circuit
+g5gcs in each circuit. sitting togeth
~ one supreme judge is appointed
Ms represent each circuit, and is en-
r:.,E to Six IN the court and, when
present. presides.
Judge Joseph McKenna. of Califor-
MA is the supreme court justice for
II, rou.r but in his absence Judge
Gilbert. of Portland. Will preside. If
... a.- reason one Of circuit judges
should be disqualified from sitting, one
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15

Vi the seven judges in this sircuit
would be entitled to sit. In event
such contingency should arise while
TIE court is in session in this city
Judge c. H. Hanford would be emit
eled TO sit with the court. The othel
judges privileged to sit in this cir
cult are the following district judges
Judge Hiram Knowles. Judge Thomas
2. Hawley. Judge James H. Beatty
Judge Charles B. BeIIinger. Judge
DIN Wellborn and Judge John ]. De
Haven.
The circuit court of appeals has
final jurisdiction in all matters save
those in relation to questions regard
ing the constitution Of the United
States and treaty rights. The Ninth
circuit embraces all the territory
west Of the Rocky mountains, except
Alaska. The courts relation to Alas
ka and Hawaii is rather peculiar In
most territories there is a territorial
or in states a state supreme court
but in Alaska and Hawaii the court
acts as both supreme court and cOur-
of appeals.
Formerly the court for the Ninth
circuit held its sessions only in San
Francisco. but about five years ago
congress declared that the court must
meet in at least two other cities.
Seattle and Portland were chosen
and the court has held annual sessions
here during September ever since.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15
WOMAN SAVES ANOTHER.
From Drowning.

New administration action
on the part Of Miss Ella Johnson. L
local newspaper agent, saved the life
of Miss Helen Beecher. Of the New
York Herald. at Pitt Lake Saturday.
Miss Beecher struck her head against
the ceiling Of a launch and fell over
into the water Miss Johnson prompt
ly plunged in and held the uncon-
scious girl until the boat returned.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15
FIND IRON DEPOSITS.
Prospectors Locate Rich Vein Of He.
Matte on Vancouver.

Victoria. 3. ca rich discovery OF
hematite has been made on the west
coast of Vancouver island. For over
a year rumOr that a body of bog iron
existed there has been circulated.
Two prospectors, T. J. Hick and c.
". Frank, had knowledge Of it, but
sept the evac- location a secret up to
the present time.
In the meantime local capitalists
were interested under the name OF the
Iron Mountain syndicate and twenty
claims of about 1000 acres were locat-
ed. Seven of these were retained by
Hick and Frank, while the remainder
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15

DE rich man can't take his money
wild him ter de hereafter" NO; pa
per en- silver melts in dat country"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-24
The stumper
Stumped.

Father-My son,
you must learn to
say NO
Son-But, papa,
you never say
NO You say,
III consider the
matter. %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-24
What She Did.

DRY your eyes"
he whispered.
But she left her
eyes as they were
and wrung her
hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-24
A Paying PoIit-
icaI Pull.

Wool-It pays to
have a political
pull, 1 tell you. I
was appointed dog
catcher today.
Van Pelt-What
possible good can
that be to you?
Wool-I'm tired
of wearing Neigh
bob's dog home
every time 1 call
on his daughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-24
SCIENTIFIC.
the Iady's.

II am glad to hear that you take SO
much interest in science. Miss Knowit
What particular branch do you study ?'s
s.Oh. / study them all-palmistry. as
trology, chirograp1ay and the whole lot.'s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-24
PunctuaI.

why, what is
your hurry ?"
81 promised my
husband 1 would
meet him at L
O'Clock. -
But it's only 2
now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-24
Delightful Pros

do you." said
the learned coun-
sci, swear that
you will tell the
truth, the whole
truth and
"Oh, how love-
lyi" the fair wit
ness interrupted.
"Shall I really be
allowed to talk all
the afternoon if I
want to?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-24
Love at First
Hearing.

Claudia - How
long have you low
ed me?
Herbert = From
the first moment
that your uncle
will was read.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-24
In Training.

N e WY NJ a d G
Bride Mamma
says she does not
think we will ever
quarrel as she and
papa do.
Groom Never,
dearest.
N WY M e
Bride - No; she
says you will be
much easier to
mana ge than papa
was.
He Got Piucked.
Now said the
examiner to the
medical student,
IF a man were
brought to you.
Mr.. Hawkins. suf-
fering from an I'M
mistakable case OF
scarlet fever, what
would you do? ?"
I'D clear OUT
said Hawkins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-24
ROUGH MEASURES.

81 declare said the cat. I'm afraid
shall never be able to teach those
kittens manners. However, can pur.
Eseyeras"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
Revolution Imminent.

\ sure sign of approaching revolt
and serious trouble in your system is
nervousness. sleepicssness, or stom-
ach upsets. Electric Bitters will quick
ly dismember the troublesome causes.
1t never fails to tone the stomach,
regulate the kidneys and bowels,
stimulate the liver and clarity the
blood. Rundown systems benefit par
ticularly and all the usual attending
aches vanish under its searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric Bit
ters is only so cents, and that is re-
turned if it don't give perfect salts
faction. Guaranteed by Hartz & III
lemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois. sc.
Rock Island County,
In the circuit court to the January term,
A. D., 1904 Partition;
Frank Goodan. complainant, VS.. Ella Bach
er, benjamin. Backer. julius Won CUu-
tren. administrator of the estate of Gu
nalia F. Cellus deceased. and Peter NJ.
Ross. defendants.
Adidavit that the place of residence of
said defendant, Ella BaCker is unknown to
said complainant having been fled in the
clerks ONCE of the circuit court OF said
to the said defendant Ella BdCker. that the
said complainant filed his bill OF complaint
in said court. on the chancery side thereof.
that thereupon a summons issued out of
said court. wherin said suit is now pending.
return able on the fourth day of January
next. as is bY law required.
Now, unless you. the said defendant. Ella
Backe-. shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court on the first Gay OF
the next term thereof. to be begun and
holden at the city OF Rock Island in ana
tor said county, on the fourth dsy of the
month of January next, and plead. answer
or demur TO the said complainant's bill of
complaint, the same and the matters and
things therein charged and stated will be
taken as confessed and d decree entered
against you according to the prayer of said
bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill Dec. 5. 1903.
LUCIAN ADAMS. JAMES F. MURPHY. Com
plainant's Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure.

Dgests all classes of food, tones
and strengthens the stomach and di-
gestive organs. Cures dyspepsia, in
digestion, stomach troubles, and
makes rich, red blood, health and
strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure re-
builds worn-out tissies, purifes,
strengthens and sweetens the stom-
ach. Gov. G. w. Atkinson, of West
Virginia, says: Il have used a num-
Der of bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure and have found it to be a very
effective and, indeed, a powerful rem
edy for stomach ailments. l recon-
mend it to my friends" Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
AdmInIatrator,a NotIca-

Estate OF Anders 0. Bersell, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrators of the estate of Anders o.
Bersell, late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county AT the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
March term on the first Monday in March
next, at which time all persons having Claims
against said estate are notified and request
ed to attend. for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re.
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 23rd day of December. A. d. 1903.
UNA b. BERSELL, Administratl TX.
j. B. OAkLEAF, Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
AdmInIntrator,s Notioe.

Estate of Perry ". Cheney. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
of the estate of Perry NJ Che
new, late of the county of Rock Island, state
of illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
February term, on the first Monday in Fe b.
ruary next, AT which time all persons nav
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
queSted to make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this 30th day of Novem Der, A. D., 1903.
DE WITT G. CHENEY, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
Nntioe nt FInaI settIement.
MARION f. SWEENEY, Attorney
rrtntn nf 40 rio L. nEr, N, n ia,- anrcnrn.

MARION T. y w EENEn- Attorney
Estate of Marie Kleinmaier, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the IN
derSigned, Reinh art Geiger. administrator
de boniS non of the estate of Marie Klein
maier. deceased, has this day filed his
final report and settlement as such in the
county court of Rock Island county. and
hearing on said report has been set tor
Tuesday, January IL. 1904 at O'Clock a. m. at
which time persons interested may appear
and make objections thereto, and if no OBJ
iections are filed. said report will be APP
proved at that time. and the undersigned
will ask for an order of distribution, ana
will also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island. ILL.,. Dec. Il. 1903
REINHART C EIGER. Administrator de DO
mis- non of estate of Marie Kleinmaier,
deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
EDUCATIONAL.

~~~~O~~~-~-~-~~~~%~~~~~~~~
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
ment. A thorough business training given
TOR entry into commercial lite. Terms
VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accom- lishments taught.
twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue.
Rock Islaud,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
Masters Sale.
State of Illinois, les
Rock Island County,

State of Illinois, lss
Rock Island County,
In the circuit court of said county in
Chancery.
The Rock Island Mutual Building. Loan 4
Savings Association, VS.. John Bickgren.
Foreclosure. 20, s240
Notice is hereby gwen that by virtue or
decree of said court, entered i'll the above
entitled cause on the 2Sth oay of Novem Der,
A. ID. 1903 1 shall. on Saturday the Second
day of January. A. d 1904 al the pour OF ?
o clock in the afternoon, at the north door OF
the court house i'll the city of Rock Island
IN said county of Rock Island, to satisfy said
decree. sell at public vendue. to the highest
bidder for cash in naDd. that certain parcel
of land situated in the county of Rock Island
and state of Illinois, known and described as
follows, tO-wit.
Lot No One % in Block No. Four "a in Rod
mans Su bdi vision OF part OF Hale addlu on
to the city OF Rock Island.
Dated at Moline illinois, this Tenth day Of
December, "A. ID. 1908.
WALTER ]. ENTRIKIN,
Master in Chancery- Rock Island county, Ill
EDWARD H GUYER. Complt's Sol'r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
LEGAL
100000 ~-OO~-OONON~O~~O~
Masters Sale.
E. 81. GU YER, Attorney.
LEGAL

State of Illinois, lsS
Rock island County. 80
In the circuit court of sand county. In
Chancery ,
The Rock Island Mutual Building, Loan and
Savings association VS.. Jessie 7. Harms,
Charles Morrison, Agness MORRISON, et al,
No 525S Foreclosure
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue
of a decree of said court. entered IN the
above entitled cause, on the 2otn day OF NO
vember A. D. 1903, / shall, on SATURDAY the
second day of January. AID. 1901. at the nour
of two O'Clock in the afternoon, at the north
door of the court house in the city OF Ro OK
Island, in said county of ROCK Island, 10
satisfy said decree. sell at public Yenoue, to
the highest bidder for cash in hand, tnat
certain parcel of lana situate in the county
of Rock Island and state of Illinois, known
and described as follows, to-w1t:
Beginning a point one hundred AND nifty
feet 1t5O IT south of the south line of Four
teenth avenue, in tue city of Rock Island,
and three hundred and fifty feet (35O IT. )east
of the east line OF Forty fourth street, in
thence south, one hundred and hirtv feet
O3O fiji: thence west, forty feet go it,:
thence north. one hundred and thirty feet
(I3J # TO the place of beginning. being part
of the southeast quarter go OF the north
west quarter 20 of section six (6), township
seventeen 90 north range one "a west OF
the fourth (4th) principal meridian
Dated at Moline. Illinois this tenth day OF
WALTER J. ENTRIKIN.
Master in Chancery for Rock Island County,
E. d. GUYER. Compartments Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28

''Shore Acres" has been played over
5000 times in this country. and i uni
ver>ally recognized as the greatest
pastoral play ever written for the
EngIish-speaking stage. 1t is strange,
but true. that this interesting comedy
drama was offered to every we'll
known theatrical manager in Ameri-
ca, and. while number of them
thought "Shorc Acres" Il fairly good
play. they did not care to risk any
money in its production. All this hap
pened about fifteen years ago. and
since then these aStute purveyOrs of
the drama annually count up the for
tunes they might have earned with
this charming idyI of American home
life. For the present season entire
~ new scenery has been prepared for
shore Acres,' and several new move,
effects have been introduced. The
play is underlined for presentation at
the Illinois Wednesday.