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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
POlitenesS.

representatives who narrowly es-
capped impeachment for seeking to
substitute minority for majority rule,
was profusely thanked upon the adj
journment of the legislature a few
days ago for the extreme fairness
and impartiality which had charac-
terized his career as a presiding Off
Ger" 1t is one of the anomalies of
life that there are times when polite
ness imperatively demands that men
shall assume the role of the rankest
hypocrites.--Des Moines Capital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
What Judge Carter Might Have
Done

Under the law, the judges of the
supreme court are authorized and
expected from time to time TO sug-
gest to the general assembly needful
legislation.
\ notable instance where such leg
islation and such suggestions would
have been very much appreciated by
thousands of citizens, is regarding
the law governing the tax assessment
of funds belonging to benefit socie-
ties.
In a case taken to the supreme
court by the state council of Catholic
Knights of Illinois, the supreme court
held. in 1902, that the fuads of benefit
societies are not exempt from taxa
ton.
The opinion of the court was deliv-
cred by Judge Carter, who quoted
section > of the revenue act, which
in its seventh paragraph eXempts ''aIl
property of institutions of purely
public charity, when solely and ex-
clusiyely used for such charitable
purposes, not leased or otherwise
used for profit
No exceptions are taken to the de
cision, the point being that the stat
ute is not as broad as our state con-
stitutiOn would allow. the constitu-
tional provision being that:
The property of the state. coun-
ties and municipal corporations, both
real and personal, and such other
properties as may be used exclusive
~ for charitable purposes. may be
exempted from taxation. Such ex-
emption should be only by general
law
Thus the legislature has the power
to amend the revenue law so as to
exempt the funds of benefit societies
This needed legislation afforded an
excellent opportunity to Judge Car
ter to make the suggestion to the
Legislature, and there was certainly
ample demand for the amendment.
The benefit societies all over the
state desired the amendment, to
which end committees did hard work
with the legislature, but the latter
failed to enact the amendment.
How commendable it would have
been in Judge Carter had he used his
influence with the legislature to Sc
cure this needed and desired amend
ment, instead of having the Iegisla-
turc gerrymander the Fourth SUI
preme court district for his sole ben
efit2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
Politics in Judicial Elections.

The following interview with Hon.
w. Z. Williams, of Pittsfield, Pike
county. the well known former and
very able congressman, will be read
with general and keen interest all
over the district. Mr.. Williams rings
the bell good and hard. Following is
his statement:
The purpose of the constitution is
to remove the judicial elections as
far as possible from the influence of
partisan politics. Formerly, such
elections were so regarded and as re-
cent as nine years ago, the voters in
strong democratic district, elected
Judge Carter, on that theory.
a partisan Legislature, however,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
Judicial Election Monday, June 1

Every voter should bear in mind
the day of the week on which the jul
dicial election occurs.
1t is on Monday. June /.
Not Tuesday. but Monday.
Many elections occur on Tuesday,
but this one is Monday, June l. That
is the day of the week and the day of
the month on which To vote for Hon.
Il. c. Scott for supreme judge, there
10y rebuking the gerrymander and the
snap conventions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23

The Journal of Industry will not
cease working for Guy c. Scott for
supreme judge until the polls close on
the night of the electiOn-Monday,
June /. AS newspaper and personally
we shall be interested in our work.
Quincy journal of Industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
Warning. warning.

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
tons in place of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives of
their victims. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23

Senator Spooner has bought a whole
township in northern New Hampshire
and will turn it into game preserves.
AS it is land on which no human be-
ing could make a living if given it.
rent and taxes free, this Introduction
of a European custom is by no means
as serious as might be supposed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23

Postmaster General Payne takes it
as an insult to the administration to
criticise the postal department and
to demand an investigation of alleged
grating and corruption. That is al
ways the way an official who does not
want to do his duty feels toward a
critic of the department where he
has jurisdiction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23

Many young men go broke at the
first break of spring by spending all
their winters saving in pleasure. Re-
member there is n hot summer and
another cold winter coming, and then
some
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

TodaY's Quotations on ProvIsiOnS Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, May 23.-Following are the
quotations on the local market
Provisions.
Butter-Cre amery % 6g23c, dairy 15Gll6c
Eggs-Fresh l3c.
Live poultry-Spring chickens 1915 per
dozen mems lOc per pound, ducks l2HC, tur-
KEYS i25&C. geese 91Sc.
VegeJaOleS-PoIdIoeS, 40S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week. weekly,
81 per year In advance.
All communications of argumeDtative
character political or religious must have
real name attached tor publication. No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
TODAY'S MARKETS

Chicago. May a8-Fonowing are the oper-
ing. highest lowest and closing quotations
in today's markets:
Wheat.
May, 77ai; rs; 76al:77
July. 1898 Hh 7S1s 1873.
Sept, 7O1 IL; I0h-; 70h-.
Corn.
May, 44s<; IS; AN; 4421
July, 449s; Az 441S; AM
Sept, 449s 44s1; 4414; 4476-.
Data.
May, seal: 81: SO: 20.
July. 49,; 3454 332l 332
Sept, 1913 a; 3U7s 81.
Pork.
May, 1880; $780, 1890: Is 90
July, 1850: IL 62: IL ~: II 80
Sept, 1882; 1895; 1852; 1885.
Lard
May, 81; s.97: 8 81; s.s7
July, co: 9.U5: %: Dos.
Sept, 9.U0; 9.t5; 8 90; 900
Ribs.
May, $50; SO; $50: $50.
July, $50; $50; 9.5a: 900
Sept, 9.35; S.4U; 9.S5; $40.
Rye, May 49K, July sos; fax. cash. N w
Liz; 5. w. liz May l.l2A, July lis; bar
aeceipIs today: Wheat IS, corn AS. oats
1872; hogs 10000; cattle 300, sheep lCOO.
dog marker opened sc lower.
Light t6 750C.2O; mlxeo and butch
ers. t6 OOa6 5O good heavy, s6IOa6.55 rough
Cattle m&rEc. opened unchanged.
sheep market opened steady.
Hogs at Kansas City i,0OU Cattle 100;
hogs at Omaha 5000, cattle iOp.
Union stock yards $40 a. N.
hog market sc lower.
Light, S6.l5Q6 40; mixed and butchers 6 Is
d605; good heavy, t6.OOg645; rough heavy,
60 o0Q62S.
Cattle market steady.
BeeveS S3SJ1L5.25, cows and heife~s I5O0
465. Texas steers t3. 1904 40, stoCkers and
feeders e. 7s0L75.
Sheep market weak.
Union stock yards close.
bog market closed sc 10 l0c lower.
| D6 IS: good heavy, 70 00Q6 so; rough heavy
| 6O0Q6.55.
Cattle market closed unchanged.
Sheep market closed unchanged.
Estimated receipts Monday: Wheat So,
corn 400 oats PAS, hogs SO 600.
New York Stocks.
New York. May 23-The following are the
closing quotations on the New York stock
exchange:
SO. Pacific 5O14, sugar l2414. C. & A. com. %,
| gas 1908 Penna. 1861. Is. n o. $50 @. K. l. &
| racing Mail 291s. Atchlson com. 7I1s. W. u.
Tel. Co. -. n. Y. Central 1851. l.. & N.
| 1875. b. X Il. 6235. Rdg. com. 4S5, leather
com; l2@, copLper 6I]s' Atcmson ptd: 9524: ..
| Missouri Pacific 1868. Union Pacific common
S5S coal and iron 651s, Erie common S3as
Wabash ptd i69s, Can Pacific 1855, Republic
Steel common 1914. Republic Steel pfd. 55IS,
NJ. Is. & T. common 24I4. American Car
Foundry common 3s; c. & g. w. 20ss.
New York Bank Statement.
New York, May 23.-Reserves on all de
| poSits increased $3.50, lCO reserves de
poSitS other than L. -. increased S229 $50
| loans decrease, S., 100; specie decreased
decreased, se,22i, 400 circulation decreased
S65, 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
Saturday, May %.
For Supreme Court Justice Fourth
District of Illinois,
GUY C. SCOTT.

Judge G. c. Scott's initials stand for
Gem City. and the Gem City should
stand for him.-Quincy Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island, Ill. ENTERED at
the postofice as second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23

BY THE j. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
New York Bank Statement.

New York, May 23.-Reservcs on all de
poSits increased $3.50, leo; reserves on de
pOsits other than L. <. increased S229, $50
loans decrease, s., 472. 100; specie decreased
81 75i iOO IegalS Increased 81, 42s 400; deposits
decreased, 1921, 400; circulation decreased
500. 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23

Chicago, May 23-Fonowing are the oper-
ing. highest, lowest and closing quotations
in today's markets:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
New York Stocks.

New York, May 23.-The following are the
closing quotations on the New York stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-23
DAILY SHORT STORY
Too Late for the Truth.
Original.1

LOrig1nal1
"You say, Jennie. that you knew
your husband some years before you
married him How was it that it took
you so Iongtto discover that you loved
him ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
PREAcRER ovrWlrTEp.
In Another Preachers Family

Tt is easy to sing the praises of Pos
 tum Food Coffee: in fact. I should be
 most ungrateful did I not" says Mrs R.
 B. Wright, the wife of the minister of
 the First Congregational Church of
 Boise, Idaho.
 Five years ago was a nervous wreck and yet hard to convince that coffee was injurious. Postum was recommended by
 friend and found to be delicious and strengthening. In a short time my nerv- ousness left me and today I am well and hearty without moments sickness, My husband has been relieved of hill iousness by it's use tnd our oldest daush- ter who was a delicate child, has won- derfully improved fin health. She has gained in fieaA- and is stronger than ever before in her life while I scarcely know I have any nerves. The whole family. children and all. prefer Postum to coffee. How sorry feel when hear any one say: I don't like Postum.' I know they have not properly prepared it and have frequently suggested another trlal-four teaspoonfuls of Postum to a pint of wa- ter. which must boil at least 15 minutes after boiling commences. have cups warm and serve very hot with, good cream this is cup fit for king.
 .I know many who have been bene- | fited from its use; nervousness. dyspep- sia. with countless other ills, vanish when Postum becomes the family breakfast drink and coffee Is left out.
 At our table recently. clergyman was asked If he would not have his cup refilled. He replied, I never allow my self but one cup of coffee and when in- formed that he had heen drinking Pos tum. he exclaimed. Indeed. I will have | another cup surprised and gratified that he had been outwitted. This was consid- cred good joke hy the younger mem- bers of the family
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
NOMONEY FOR JANUARY
 ff AUDITOR WITHOUT AUTHORITY TO PAY STATE OFFICIALS. General Appropriation Ended With Close of Last Year and Action by the Legislature is
 Necessary.

Neither State officials nor any Of iheii clerks can draw their salaries for Janua' ry until an appropriation has been made by the Legislature, s..
 This is the annoufcenent made at the State Auditors office yesterday
 It has been discexered that the appro' prlation for this iatpose ended on the first of January and that no more money can be paid out for the salaries of any State oifiGials which includes the Judges until another appropriation is made.
 As mstter of course there will only bt a few aAvs deiay in the matter and nc harm will be done except that those who are dependent upon their salaries every month will have to wait & .week or ten days before they are paid for January.
 Doubtless a bill wilt be introduced to- dav providing for the oversight and N wiil be rushed through as rapidly as pos sIf,ic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
PICTURE OF MR. COOPER
OIL PORTRAIT sENT TO DIREC.
 TOR TH01IAS N. OWEN.
He Was . Famous Lawyer in the Early Days of Alabama-Donat- ed by Nrs. Petit of
 Memphis.

Director Thomas M. owen of the State Department of Archives and History, rAl ceived yesterday from Mrs. J. c. Petit Of Memphis. Tenn, . handsome oil paint ing of the late William Cooper, the Nesl tor of the bar of North Alabama.
 Mrs. Petit Is a daughter of Nr. Coop CT who was one of the strong characters of Colbert County in the earlier days of Alabama.
 William Cooper was a native of Bruns- wick County. Virginia, and was born January Il. 1903. but was reared in David son County. Tennessee. where his parents settled in 1So6. His mother was a Mss Jackson. His father was . planter in comfortable circumstances. and he was graduated at the University of Nashville
 Having read law under Hon. Ephraim H. Foster. he was admitted to the bar in 1S2a and at once came to Alabama and opened an ofiice in Russellville. Here he was the law partner of General James Davis prominent lawyer and politi- clan. brother of General Reuben Davis of Mississippi. For three or four years prior to the removal of the Chickasaws, MT. Cooper was the attorney for the nation, and such was their appreciation of his services that when they were about to remove they donated him valuable lands.
 In 1928 he removed his once to Tuscum- bia. where he continuously resided sf- rewards. In 1s45. when the banks were placed in liquidation Mir. Cooper was ap- pointed one of the three commissioners. and he discharged the duties of the place for two yearx
 When the State seeded from the Fed eral Union he was sent as commissioner to Missouri, and addressed the IIegisia- ture of that State in favor of co-operat- ing in the. movement of the Southern States. These are the only oficial trusts he ever held. preferring to devote his at- tsntion to profession in which he was eminent. I
 He died in Tuscunbia and is buried there. !
 MT. Cooper was above medi am height without surplus flesh. with an open and manly face. and well shaped and intel lectual head. As lawyer he had few equals, and his culture as a scholar was liberal. He wa sthrice married.
 Senator f-ettus and other aistinguished lawyers of Alabama read law under MT. Cooper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
ROBBERS CONFESSED
NEGRO BOYS TELL OF HOLDING
 UP STREET CAR.
John Richard Caffey and Berta Marvin Captured in New or- leans and Brought Back
 to Montgomery.

John Richard Caffey and Berta Mar. win. negro boys, captured in New Orleans and brought back to Montgomery lasi night by Deputy Sheriff s. s. Befser have confessed to the part they played in the hold up of q Highland Park car about four weeks ago.
 It will be remembered that the car was stopped on Highland Avenue about s D m. by three negroes and pistols were pointed Ut Motorman Taiiey and Con. ductor Speigners while their pockets were robbed of about s35.
 A few days after the hold-up Special officers Paul Rapport and R. E. Lee ar rested Walter Wright < negro boy em. pioyed in the office of a down town den. tist Wright made a full confession, de- claring that the conspiracy was concoct- ed by John Richard Caffcy and Berta Marvin. who had. meanwhile. left Mont. gomerv.
 Wright was arraigned before Justice E. c. Tarver on charge of highwa, robbery, He waived examination and is in the County jail awaiting action bs the grand jury.
 Officers Rapport and Lee traced Carfe, and Marvin to Pensacola. thence to Mo bile and New Orleans where the uegroe. were arrested.
 Deputy Sheriff Belser who went te New Orleans for the negroes returned tC Montgomery with them last night.
 At the County jail Caffey. who Is l, years old and a son of Abe Caffey, | well to do negro contractor. told of the robbery apparently without realizing tha, he was accused of crime. which unde, the statutes of Alabama. may be punish. ed by death.
 The officers say Marvin is a sneak thief His photograph is In the ''rogues gallery at police headquarters. Marvin corrobo. rated the statements of Caffey and Wright. but said he did not get an equa' division of the spoils.
 Marvin and Caffey will remain in the County jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
JAMES BARRY PARoLED.
Citizen of Mobile Who Was Convicted
 of Keeping Gaming Table.

Governor JeIks yesterday paroled James Barry of Mobile. convicted of keeping a gaming table,. in the City Court of Mo bile on January Ia and sentenced to six months Imprisonment and costs.
 The Governor in granting tho parole says:
 q am fully in sympathy with the move ment to suppress gambling and actuated largely by that sympathy, l have deter mined to- extend clemency in this case Many uf the most prominent members of the movement to maintain law and order in Mobile, recommend a parole. believe that temperate enforcement oi in its continued enforcement on othe, eases and will aid the good work il r. Mobile"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
APPLICANTS TO TEACH.
Several Awarded Certificates by State
 Board

 The State Board of Examiners of Teach. CTS have passed on additional papers and granted licenses to the following applf- cants to. teach:
 Barbour County-C. E. snead and Mrs R. s. Atkins.
 Butler County.Bettie Cherry. J. L, Cross, D. F. Hall.
 Calhoun County-T. A. Brice. Cherokee County-Berry McGee. L. R. Weatkers.
 Choctaw County-Maggie carnathan. Clarke Comty-sadie Doyle, Nellie Clay cpypty-w, H. Price. Florence Pruett, Leila Jackson, E. J. Lambert. Isla Bartlett. Zoda Pruett, Elizabeth Joiner Brady Level.
 Cleburne County-H. J. Smith. Crenshaw County-T s. Steele. ' DcKalb County-Allie Stogsdeii. Etowah County--C. l.. Murphree. Geneva County-C. S. Simmons. Jackson County-Hugh Porter. JAW. Vandever. W. A. Evans.
 Jefferson County--Grsce Francis. M. B. Garrett. Lamar County-s. V. waldrop. Mable Davis. James R. Brown. A. l.. Johnson, Jamie Glenn McGee.
 Lauderdale County--Eula Mitchell, Vel ma Moore.
 Marion Counfy-Letha Thom. J. H. Dodson. W. F. Green.
 Marshall County-Alma Espey, Dayton Espy. Montgomery County-M. Ella Snow. Randolph County-R. l.. Boyd. St. Clair County--Beckie Brummett. Sumter County-Princes Lemon. Walker Ceunty-Mrs. Wyla Huggins. Charles E. Green, Florence Robb,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

All druggists guarantee evs-y bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy and will refund the money to anyone who Is not satisfied after using two-thirds of the contents This is the best remedy in the world for la grippe. coughs, colds croup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe to take. It prevents any tendency of cold tp result in pnaumonia. For sale by all druggists. --aovi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Exnress Train Wrecked.

Hazel,on. Pa. Jan.t 3o.-The express train from Wilkesbarre for Philadelphia on the Schuylkil division of the Pennsyl- vania was wrecked at Iotty. this evon- ing. Robert Mover of, Weatherlv and Fred Berhardt of Delauo were killed. A number Of the passengers was injured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

Yrs. Lou Davis, "A Institute Place, F1at U
 Chicago, ILL. says:
 August 24, 1901.
 For the good of others wish to testify to the merits of your wonderful medicine, LydfA E. Pink- hanl's Vegetable Compound.
 v q was certainly in . very bad condition. uf- tfered terribly with continual backache and head ache had plerrisy in my right side, bearing down pains and those dizzy sinking or fanting spells wss
 aI was advised to try your medicine, and was greatly surprised at the benefit derived from its use am now entirely cured of these ailments. and conseduenty feel and look like an entirely new per- son.
 q shall always be pleased to influence suffering women to try your Vegetable Compound. It has done wonders for me, and am very thankfuL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

An Atchison man calls himself "a work ingman'' because he works people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

The trackless trolley car European n conception, described in Popular Me chanics short time ago. is to make it's appearance in America
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
WANTED.

wANTED-s5 900 to sIo,ooo capital to pnsl well established business in good tocai1ty AddresA No. 10, Advertiser. Q
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
WANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-sanitor to occupy premises No. 9 S Decatur St. and attend to schcolhouse and yymnasium. J. M. Starke, 96 Houston St. 2t WANTED-Men to learn barber trade; always .ush for barbers in Spring; prepare now; years ,ayed by our method; steady practice, tools.
 diplomas, positions and board given; cata-
 Sieans. Ia. 3-6t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
VANTED-BoARDERs; BOOMERS.

OVERWHELMINGLY furnished rooms splen-
 rooms; good table; reasonable rates; convent
 mi to capitol; investigate. Mrs. R. s.. No. 1o3 Columbus St., corner Columbus and De- ,stor 7-su-wd- -sa su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

Mrs. Frances Stafford, 243 East Hath Street,
 New York, N.Y., says:
 aIt affords me great pleasure to tell you of the benefit I havo derived from taking Lydia F. Pink
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

Profit by the Experience of the Women Whos

thank 1 you s h.Ts done s s m ys ad(hi Tq.ss 1as
  he MI for O. shandV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

How distressing struggling to lvllhoo perform her household when her back and head achg causes pa the origin of which quickly traced to derang of the female organism When monthly psricds painful @ when bae.s IT.
 
 Is lasnng Hsen make hadwy; write your npfom to Mrs advice begin at once the use q N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
ryPEWRrTERs AND SUPPLIES

for rent; machines in good
 order and kept that way; Remington Standard leads. Terry & Davant, looi Moses Building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-The commodious store building No. al Commerce St. private alley in rear Apply to P. J. Anderson, $. Union St. 2i FOR RENT-The Washburn place, 21s miles west of the city. containing about one hundred and sixty acres. Apply to E. M. Washburn
 It9 Commerce St. Il
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Independent of Judiciary.

There is practical unanimity of opinion
 everywhere to the effect that the Chief Executive of State, in the exercise of those powers and duties confided to his discretion by the constitution. is entirely independent of the supervision of the judiciary. The result Is that if the Gov ernor. in relieving the reiator of his com mand, was exercising executive, and, ftl.erefore. discretionary. power. his action cannot he controlled by any court. even though h should ne admitted that the decision in Tennessee and Coosa Railroad