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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
BIG FIRMS
u|QU|DATE
Baltimore the Scene of
Two Heavy Fail
ureS.
ARE NOT CONNECTED
Union Trust Company
Latest to Go
Under.

Baltimore, Oct. 19.-The Union
Trust company closed its doors at
this afternoon.
Miles White, il, was appointed re-
ceiver for the company, filing bonds
of $1.OOO,OOO. According to recent
statement the company had paid up
capital of $1.OO0,OOO and a surplus of
$25O.OOO. and undivided profits of $751;
900.
The trust company is preparing a
statement of the causes of failure,
but it is understood the embarrass-
ment was due chiefly to efforts to fl
nance the Vera Cruz q Pacific rail
road.
Receiver White. who was one of the
vice presidents of the Union Trust.
states the closing Of the doors of the
company was dug to the run upon it
by depositors ine consequence of the
announcement OF the failure of the
Maryland Trust company. There is
no business connection between the
two concerns.
Receiver for Maryland Trust.
Baltimore. Oct. 19.-Allan McLane
was today appointed receiver of the
Maryland Trust company, giving bond
Of $2.00O,O0O The company, which is
capitalized at $2.5OO,OOO, made an eff
fort last week TO float Il loan of ST.
100000 in London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
CLOSES HIS VISIT.
King Victor Emmanuel Leaves
the French Capital City for
His Native Land.
BUSY TO THE LAST MOMENT
Attends a Review and Banquet just
Before He Starts-LOudly
Cheered.

Paris, Oct. 19.-King Victor En-
manuel of Italy and his wife, Queen
Helena, heard mass in the Italian
chapel here, whittier they drove with
out escort. At about o a. IN. start
was made for Vincennes to witness
the military review. The streets
through which their majesties passed
were not crowded. owing to the early
hour and a drizzling rain which con-
tinued to fall intermittently almost all
morning. Upon arriving at the review
ground King Victor Emmanuel mount
ed a horse, Queen Helena took her
place in President Loubet's carriage,
while Madame LOubet entered therich-
ly decorated royal stand, where, be-
fore the march past she was Joined
by their majestieS and the French
president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
CONTEST FOR POSSESSION
IN THE 500 is CLOSED

Sault Ste. Marie. Oct. 19.-The con-
test over possession Of the plant of
the Consolidated Lake Superior com
pany ended today when James Bick-
nell, representing the receiver. was
given possession of the keys to all the
buildings. The peaceful surrender was
the result of an agreement reached
in New York last Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
GALVESTON, IND, HAS
$4,000 CONFEDERATION

Loeansport. Ind. Oct. 19.-Fire, sup
posed to be of incendiary origin, this
morning destroyed five business
blocks and the railroad station. be
sides damaging several other build
ings. at Galveston. Ind. The loss is
estimated at $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
TWO BANKS
INVOLVED
Cashier in Wisconsin
Found to be Dis
honest.
EMBEZZLED $4,000
Dropped a Fortune in
Speculation in
Grain.
$4,000

Princeton, Wis, Oct. l9.-J. Z. Lei
mer, cashier of the Princeton State
bank, was arrested Sunday charged
with forging bank papers. He was
taken to hartford Jail. State Bank
Examiner Bergh is quoted as saying
Leimer had admitted to him forger-
les amounting to $4,000.
The Princeton State bank is closed,
and the Montello State bank. of which
Leimer is vice president, has been or
dered by the state officials not to
open its doors for business today
pending an examination Of its books.
Dealt in Grain.
Leimer is quoted by the bank Off
cials as having told them the money
was spent in grain speculation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
FORGER ESCAPES
FROM TWO OFFICERS
A. f.. Bell Leaps From Train Near
Philadelphia This Morn
ing.

Philadelphia, Oct. ia. E. Bell.
confessed mail pouch rObber and
forger, on his way from Denver to
this city in custody of two United
States deputy marshals. jumped from
the train near this city today and es-
capped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
AGREE TO REDUCE
ARMED FORCES
Turkey and Bulgaria Will Together
Disband 10000
Men.

Constantinople, Oct. 19.-In conse-
quence of an understanding arrived at
between Turkey and Bulgaria the lat
ter has ordered the disbandment of
10000 troops now on the frontier.
Turkey must now. in accordance with
the agreement, disband 10000 Of her
troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
PAPAl SECRETARY
OF STATE NAMED
Plus Y Appoints Merry del Val to
Important Church
Office.

Rome, Oct. 19.-The nomination of
Mgr. Merry del Val as papal secretary
of state is officially confirmed.
Rome, Oct. 19.-The pope has ap-
pointed MonsignOr Merry del Val, pa
pal secretary of state
The announcement of this appoint
ment was made in letter presented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
A MATRIMONIAL
VENTURE In PAST
Mae Catherine Wood Who Tried
to Prevent Senator Platt's
Marriage.

Bay City, Mich, Oct. 10. - Mae
Catherine Wood, who obtained note
in connection with Senator Platt, is
the former wife of Albert c. Wood, Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
rnraI,x fTurt PLAYING Foot Ban.

St Paul, Oct. 19.-John Nelson, aged
II years, was fatally injured by being
kicked on the head in foot ball game
here. His skull was fractured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN
JAPAN AND RUSSIA STOP

Yokohama, Oct. 19-Negotiations
between Russia and Japan have come
tc another standstiI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
| IMPORTANT POINT
involved in the Decision ofAlask.
an Boundary Commission
Just Made.
LORD ALvERsToNE IS WITH Us
On All Points Except One, Which Is
ImmateriaI - Dominion Very
Much Disappointed.

London, Oct. 19-The Alaska boun-
dairy commission has reached an agree
ment whereby all the United States
contentious are sustained with the eX-
ception of those in relation to the Port
land canal, which Canada wins. All
that now remains to be done is for the
commissioners to affiX their signatures
to the decision and complete the map
which viii accompany it. On the map
will be marked the boundary line def
initely fixing the division OF United
States and British territory on such a
basis that no United States citizen
will lose a foot of land he already be-
lieved he held, while the United States
will get all the waterways to the rich
Alaskan territory with the exception
of the Portland canal, which is prac-
tically useless to Canada, as it in
wolves the building of a railway to
the gold fields. just as was the case
before the decision.
Why Canada Was Strenuous.
In order to understand why Canada
was so strenuous relative to the bOun-
dairy line question it is necessary to
state the condition that confronts her.
The Yukon gold fields are largely in
British territory. The only route by
sea to the vicinity of those gold fields
is via the Alaska panhandle - which
has just been declared United States
territory. All supplies must go via
this route. and all supplies purchased
in any country except the United States
have to pay Uncle Sam Il heavy duty
to pass through his territory.
Have to Pay Uncle Sam "a Tax.
Thus 1t will be seen that supplies
sent from British territory to be used
in other British territory are taxed
by a foreign government before they
can reach their destination if they
80 via the panhandle. The result is
that the population of the British gold
fields must buy their supplies in the
United States or pay the tax. OF course
goods purchased in the United States
have to pay the Canadian tariff before
they can cross the line into British
Columbia. The only alternative to
avoid the United States tariff will be
for Canada to build a costly railway
from the head of Portland canal to the
gold fields, but she could have done
this before the decision was. made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-19
Some of Us at the Banquet.

The party returned to Paris by way
of the boulevards amid the hearty
cheering of the people. The sun had
come out and the crowds were en-
thusiastic. At 1 p. III. their majeSties
drove in full state to the Elysee pal
ace, where an elaborate lunch was
given, the guests being all military or
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05
Worlds Best Medicine.
PAINE'S CELERY
COMPOUND
Has Made People Well When
Every Other Remedy
Has Failed.

Paine's Celery Compound cures disease
II has saved the lives of thousands of sufferers.
1t has made the weak strong, vigorous, and
happy.
Paine's Celery Compound purihes the blood
and builds up the nervous system as nothing
else can do; it is pre-eminently the great life
giver and health maker.
Overworked and tired women stand in ur-
gent need of this health giving prescription 10
make and keep them well. All women should
take advantage of the remarkable power of
this best of medicine for restoring vigor to the
blood and strength to the nervous system.
The all-important thing for nervous, run down,
and sleepless women is that Paine's Celery
Compound forti6es the whole physical system,
and by correcting digestion and regulating the
nerves, it insures sound, refreshing sleep. In
every case of sickness Paine's Celery Com
pound completely and permanently brings
back health. Mrs. Mary M. Myers, Bald-
more, Ohio, saved by Paine's Celery Compound
after the failures of able physicians, gratefully
writes as follows:-
"I suffered for eight years with nervous
prostration and the general debility common
to women, and had such pains in my back
that could not get around the house. used
several remedies and consulted several of the
best physicians without obtaining any relief
Paine's Celery Compound restored me to
health.
81 also want to say to all mothers that
Paine's Celery Compound is splendid medi-
cine for their children -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05
Rice-Widmyer.

An exceedingly pretty wedding took place
In Christ Reformed Church, Mattlusburg, last
Tuesday night, when Miss Myrtle Lela WIG
myer, daughter of Mrs. Mary Widmyer. OF
South Church ST., was married 10 Mr.. John
Rice. q young insurance agent OF that city,
and son OF Mr.. william Rice, OF Tuscarora.
The Reformed service was used, and the GER
emony was performed by Rev. j. A. Hon-
helms, ID. D., pastor OF that church, In tDe
presence OF q large number OF friends. Lon
engrin's wedding march was beautifully
rendered by Miss Emma Staley as process
sional. and Mendelssohn's as recessional.
The bride entered the church with the maid
OF honoi Miss Clementa Slaughter, by the
left aisle. They approached the altar, pre-
ceded by the ushers. At the altar they were
met by the groom and his best man, Mr..
George Widmyer, brother OF the bride, who
entered by the right aisle, preceded by Two
ushers. The ushers were Messrs. Samuel
Sellers Harry Snyder, Homer Collins and
William Rice, bro ,her OF the groom. 1he
bride and her maid OF honor were attired IN
white Persian lawn and carried white car
nations. The groom and best man wore the
conventional black. The church Was beau.
tifully decorated with potted plants and
palms. reception at the brides home in-
10 ediately followed the ceremony. Here the
decorations were elegsnt. The bride ana
groom received congratulations, after which
a delightful wedding supper was served.
They were the recipients OF number OF
handsome and useful presents.
GUEST.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05
United States Leads in Coal.

The three great coal producing coun-
tries of the world are United States,
Great Britain and Germany. Prior to
last year Great Britain led the world as
a coal producer but we have made such
remarkable increases that the United
States now leads. We also have the
best family medicine as well, namely,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t was
first introduced fifty years ago and be-
cause it has always been found reliable
now occupies the foremo st position as
family remedy. Ifyou have never tried
it. take our advice and start today.
You'll be thankful for the hint. because
it positively cures even after other rem
edies have failed. 1t is specific reme-
dy for spring fever, indigestion. dyspep-
STA, constipation, biliousness, nervous
ness, and liver and kidney troubles.
Beware of counterfeits.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05
Adjournment Of the Legislature.

The Legislature Of West Virginia
adjourned sine die an hour or two
alter midnight last Friday, having &C.
complished all the strictly necessary
business. There was good deal Of
excitement in the closing hours.
Thursday the Republicans passed an
outrageously partisan bill relating to
the appointment of county commits
sioners, which was being lobbied for
in the most shameless manner by a
Republican Judge. The majority in
the House in order to accomplish this
had to override a decision of Speaker
Moats, and Delegates Wetzel, of JET,
ferson county. and Chichester, Of Lewis
county, were resenting this when the
negro Delegate from Fayette county
called them to order. With wild
burst of rage Mr.. Chichester swore that
no negro should call him to order, and
be reached for his pistol. There is
little doubt that he would have shot
the negro, but ne was instantly seized
and restrained by his friends. Mr..
Wetzel held the floor. and the Speaker
pro tenn tried in vain to make him at
down, for be was pouring the hottest
sort of shot into the Republicans. The
Speaker pro tenn finally ordered the
sergeant.at-arms to arrest him, but
the Democrats rallied so closely to him
that that official never got near him.
There was danger of riot for time,
but Speaker Meats again took the
chair and restored order. Mr.. Wet
zel's speech was a corker. In the
Senate the incident was referred to
by Senator Campbell, of Jefferson
county, who made some pointed re-
marks on the negro question.
A considerable number of bills were
passed in the closing hours of the Leg
islature, the appropriation bill being
among the last to receive final action
Besides the liberal appropriations for
Shepherd College, it gives Storer Col
lese $1,000 year and allows $3.50
for the law library at Charles Town.
Although there was so much excite
ment and party feeling just before the
Legislature adjourned, the final wind
up was peaceful and friendly. Presi-
dent May in the Senate and Speaker
Meats in the House were the most
capable and satisfactory officers that
have held these places in years. Con-
servative and just in their rulings, en-
tirely fair and courteous to to the
minority, both of them made enviable
records. The only partisan difference
in either house to amount to anything
was the passage of the bill concerning
commissioners, referred TO above, and
it is said the Governor will veto it.
Among the bills passed were those
of Senator Campbell, changing the
time for holding teachers institutes
and allowing pay for the teachers in
attendance; and giving power to the
county court of Jefferson county to
make certain toll roads free. The bill
to erect a monument to James Rumsey
failed, as did the efforts to get appro-
priations for several other monuments.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05
Our New Railroad.

Railroad business is still booming in
this neighborhood. Major ]. A. Hun
ter has gotten all but one or two Of
the options for the land in this vicini-
ty. and they have been turned in to
headquarters in Baltimore. Mr.. Nc
Jilton is having difficulty with the
landowners east of town, and there is
little doing in the way of making ad-
iustments between Molers and Har-
per's Ferry.
It is said that the developments
about Shepherdstown in connection
with the construction of the B. & 0.
cutoff is giving cold chills to some of
the Brunswick folks, for there's a
whisper in the air that Shepherds
town is to be made the terminal of the
first and second divisions of the Balti-
more & Ohio. There has been no Of
fetal expression on this subject, but
the railroad company is buying great
deal of land here at the point adjacent
to where connection is to be made
with the Norfolk & Western Railway.
Already some sixty acres of land have
been secured by option, and negotia-
tons are in progress for still more. 1t
is rumored that extensive yards are
to be constructed here, with shops,
and it seems that few places are better
adapted for these purposes. The land
is high, but level and well drained,
and could be cheaply arranged for al.
most any sort of railroad use. There
is no point on the B. & o. Railroad
that has greater advantages for big
freight yards, for the connection with
the Norfolk & Western will give d.
rect through lines north and south as
far as railways run; and all being un-
der the management of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, it is an ideal point
for the handling and the exchange of
traffic to and from every point Of the
compass.
We want the B. g. O. and the N. &
w. officials to think seriously over the
matter of building a union station at
Shepherdstown. The exchange of pas
seuger traffic between these two roa
is already heavy, and is bound to grow.
People now 90 miles out of their way
to avoid the long and tedious wait at
the dreary station at Shenandoah
Junction. With comfortable union
station in the pleasant town of Shep-
herdstown, where waiting between
trains would be pleasure instead of
bore, there will be largely increased
business for both roads. Let US have
a union station.
Our Shenandoah Junction friends
need feel no anxiety over the fact that
Shepherdstown is to have the main
line of the B. 20 Railroad, and that
the connecting point between the B.
& o. and the N. & w. is to be at this
place. We say they need not worry,
for Shepherdstown will soon build out
to the Junction and take that widea-
wake village into our corporation. In
deed, there is talk of annexing Charles
Town also. We're going to be gener-
Gus as we expand.
1t is said that the contract for the
construction of that part of the B. &
G. cutoff from Berkeley Station to
Harper's Ferry, by way of Shepherds
town, will be awarded to Clement &
Co., of Philadelphia, who are now
building the line west of Berkeley
Station.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05

We hope that Governor White will
not abandon his efforts for tax reform
in West Virginia. We want him to
call an extra session of the Legisla-
ture to consider this important mat
ter, and we are pretty sure that by
the time the members have heard from
their constituents they will be ready
to support the tax revision bills.
There may be notifications of the
measures, after study and discussion,
but the principle is proper and the
people will demand this reform in no
uncertain tones.
1t is eternally right that the indi-
viduals and corporations that are alb
sorbing the natural riches of West
Virginia should pay fair share of
taxation. Those who rob the hills Of
their treasures of coal, who despoil
our forests, who pump from mother
earth her rich stores of oil-these are
the fttest subjects of taxation, and
they should be forced to pay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05
ASTo7 I a.
p.....h. 1Ihs Kind You Have Always Bought
s's. a. I2zIzMx
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

REFORMED CHURcH-Rev. ]. E. Guy
Pastor.
No service-pastor absent.
NE. CHURcHSoUTH-Rev.J. C.. Thrasher,
Pastor
M. E CHURcH-Rev. w. l. Dice, Pastor.
Mt. Wesley 10 a. m.
Shepherdstown Up. m.
Epworth League u p. m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rev. G. f. A. Mar
shall, Rector.
Service and sermon every Sunday
morning at HOO o'clock: evening SER
vice at 100 o'clock. Service at Duff
fields on the second and fourth Sundays
in each month at $50 p. m. Commun-
ion on first Sunday in the month in
Shepherdstown.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-Rev. Charles
Ghiselin. ID. D., Pastor.
Kearneysville at II a. m.
Shepherdstown Z p. m.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Shepherdstown ii a. m.
Uvilla 2 80 p. m. Preaching by Rev.
J. B. Keller, of Maryland.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05
A Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases of a
cold, deep-seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude e.
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: THE coughing and
straining so weakened me that | run
down in weight from l4S to % pounds.
| tried a mum Der of remedies to no avail
until used One Minute Cough Cure.
Four bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely of the cough, strength
ened my lungs and restored me TO my
normal weight. health and strength. "
For sale by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05
READ 1T THROUGH.
'TwouId Spoil This Story to Tell 1t In
the Headlines.

To use an eighteenth century phrase,
this is an "o'er true tale" Having hap
pened in small Virginia town in the
winter of 1902, it is story very much
of the present. Up to short time ago
Mrs. John E. Harmon, Of Melfa Station,
Va, had no personal knowledge of the
rare curative properties of Chamber
lain Cough Remedy. Last January, !"
she says, "my baby took dreadful cold
and at one time feared she would have
pneumonia, but one of my neighbors
told me how this remedy had cured her
little boy and | began giving it to my
baby at once and it soon cured her. =!
heartily tha1k the manufacturers Of
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for plac-
ing 50 great cure within my reach. |
cannot recommend it too highly or say
too much in its favor | hope all who
read this will try il and be convinced as
| was" For sale by Remnants Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05

JEFFERSON county and the fifteenth
Senatorial district have every reason
to be proud of their representatives
in the Legislature just closed. Del
egate Wetzel, of this county, was in
fuential and efficient in legislative at
fairs as well as IN party matters, and
the speeches he made on the floor OF
the House were among the very best,
and the Charleston papers refer to his
speech last Friday as the oratorical
gem OF the session. He did his con-
stituents proud. In the Senate
Messrs C4npbell and COrnwell were
faithful, watchful and judicious, and
served the people Of the district and
of the State most acceptably. They
were respected by their colleagues and
have earned the appreciation of the
people they represented.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05
comment.

SENATOR QUAY owned up in the
Senate the other day that he holds
stock in the various trusts. This Is
not news, for if Mr.. Quay isn't liberal
ly rewarded by the trusts he is ever
ready to defend, then they are extra
ordinarily ungrateful.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05

A FEW years ago the people were
Mortified at the idea of billion-dollar
Congress. Yet the statement that the
appropriations made by the Congress
that ended yesterday will reach 81
100000 scarcely excites a ripple OF
dominant
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05

The long deadlock over the election
OF United States Senators in Delaware
was broken on Monday, when j. Frank
Alice and L. Heisler Ball were chosen
by the Legislature. Addricks is cast
down, but not dismayed, and is ready
to fight lust as hard next time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05

Mr.. BRYAN signed the temperance
pledge few days ago. A number OF
people would be more greatly relieved,
however, if he would sign a pledge
not to run for President again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05

Charles Williams, a wealthy land
owner Of Grant county, aged 80 years,
fell in Patterson's creek last week and
was drowned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-05

THE President has called an extra
session of the United States Senate to
consider the Panama canal and the
Cuban reciprocity treaties, to convene
March 5th.
That extra session of Congress to
consider the trust question has been
sidetracked.