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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
ACLOSE OBSERVER
Reason Peter DeKoWski Will
Probably Escape Charge
of Murder.
CAMERON KILLING A PUZZLE
Accurate Descriptions OF Accused
Aid Him in Establishing
an Alibi.

From all Indications the murder of
the man found dead in the woods
near Cameron. H.. a couple of weeks
ago Is TO remain mystery. Peter
DeCowski, the young stranger who
was traced apparently from the very
scene of the crime and to whom di-
rect circumstantiaI evidence appeared
TO point a. the guilty one. is gradually
convincing his captors that he is in
nocent and it il considered proba BILE
that the grand jury, which is investi-
eating the case against him. will fail
to return a true bill. =
DeCOwski owes the progress he is
making toward liberty to his close
observation and good memory. Pass
ing through the country an absolute
stranger he noted people and things
50 closely that he is able TO secure
Identification and thus establish the
alibi he has claimed from the begin
ming. The sheriff has been taking the
prisoner to various places in order to
enable him To substantiate his stories.
Deputy Sheriff Dilley took him to Bur
lington on one of these trips and the
Monmouth Review tells about il.
Object of Trip.
THE Investigation of DeCowSki's
story of having paid someone 30 cents
for the privilege of riding on freight
train from Burlington to Gales burg
was the object of the trip, and the
prisoner was taken along. as he claim
ed to have talked with several parties
in the railway yards before getting
ON the train about dusk that Saturday
night. Deputy DiIlev says the railway
officials showed him every courtesy
and called in two switch crews in or
der to give DcCowski an opportunity
TO identify the man who received his
money.
after looking over the crowd of
men DcCowski said the man was not
present. and then. at the request of
Mr.. Dilley. he gave a quaint dcscrip-
ton Of the man whom he remember
ed. by signs and looks he pictured
his man 50 wildly that the railway
men at once recognized who the miss
ing Switchman was. and told the Off
Ger that the man in question was
sick. but lived several miles from the
depot and that his name was Bum
Harrison and was a switchman in the
yards ON the night mentioned.
Described Another.
'DcCowSki was then asked if there
We're any others whom he could de-
scribe as having seen in the yards that
night. and he again brought his anus
ing descriptive powers into play with
the result that Thomas Wagner, a
car sealer residing across the river,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07

was at once thought to be the man.
Mr.. Wagner was at once called up
by phone and arranged to meet Mr..
Dilley and the prisoner at the foot of
jefferson street. When Mr.. Wagner
appeared he Immediately recalled
seeing DeCowski and told of the con-
versation he had with. the prisoner
relative to a train east to Galesburg.
He was positive in his Identification.
The story told by DeCowski so far
as the officers have investigated has
proven the truth. and while the cir
cumstantial evidence against him is
fairly strong, yet his alibi will be hard
to overcome. Even should he be in
dicted there would be considerable
difficulty in fastening the crime upon
him without other developments of a
more damaging character"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
CONGRESSMAN PRINCE
VOTES WITH DEMOCRATS

The president blue-pCnciled Bris-
tow's report and gave cut publicly his
Endorsement Of il. They call us in
surgents' because we voted with the
democrats. but if we are insurgents
so must be the president. He has de-
manded the fullest investigation, and
by sending to congress the Bristow
report has given it his approval. 1t
contains serious charges against I'M
named congressman. and | believe con
gress should purge itself. If any con
gressmen have been guilty Of viola
ting the law in connection with the
postal scandals, the country should
know it and the congressman should
be punished" This is the statement
made by Congressman Prince, of
Galesburg, who formerly represented
this county also in the lower house, in
explaining his vote with the demo-
Gratis in favor Cf full congressional
investigation Of the postal scandals.
The resolution with this object was
however.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
WARM PRAISE FOR HENRY
WATTERsON AS A LECTURER

Says the Chattanooga Times of the
distinguished editor who comes to the
Illinois Jan. II to lecture under the
auspices of the Tri-City Press club
on Society:
Henry Watterson is wholly unlike
any other speaker. There are times
that you feel that he is merely talking
70 you, personally, and in a simple.
conversational tone; and then. before
you know it. you are whirled along by
the irresistible force of his eloquence
and the originality of his thought,
while at all times his diction is eX-
quisite.'
The Milwaukee Sentinel is not given
to over extravagant flights of the inn
agination and it says:
There never was lecture with
more in it, and more charmingly de-
livered. than Henry Watterson's Mon
ey and Morals"
All who have heard it agree that
Society is a lecture that far out
does Money and Morals"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
Your Mother

can be provided with an annual
income for life in event of your
death, at less cost than you can
make the same provision for your
wife or your children.
This contract can be obtained at
a low cost.
In writing for terms state the
amount of cash you would like to
draw out at end of limited payment
period, your age, your mothers age
and the amount of annual income
for life you would like to provide
for her in case of your death.
This form of contract was devised
and introduced by The Company
which ranks
FI,St-In Age.
FTYJt-Iu Assets.
Ff,n-In Amount Paid Polcy-holders
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New YORK,
RICHARD A. AcCURDY. President.
f. A. spencer, Peoria, H., Manager.
DIR. Paul Kersch and H. L. Wheelan,
local agents for Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
lust One MInute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because il kills the
microbe which tickles the mucous
membrane, causing the cough, and at
the same time clears the phlegm.
draws out the inflammation and heals
and soOthes the affected parts. One
Minute Cough Cure strengthens the
lungs, wards off pneumonia and is 4
harmless and never failing cure in all
durable cases of coughs. colds and
Group. One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant to take, harmless and good
alike for young and old. Sold by all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
TODAY'S MARKETS

ing. highest lowest and closing quotation S
in todays markets:
Jan, 50 So So So
May. S754 SD S7I4 Sta
July, SIS; ssS seq; s2.s
Corn
Jan. 4s. AZ 4s: 4s.
Nav. 412a: ~ IL 47lS-
July Az; 47ss 4e1li so1S-.
Data
Jan, ssH; ss1l So. se,.
NAV. se1.: 49,: 3s1s; Ss1s-.
Jan. 10 10 10 10. 10 90; 49, 90
May, 10 IS; 10 81; 1927. I3 So
Lard
Jan 81; e77;eB e75
May, 40; 7.ls' 100. 100
RiDa
Jan. e42: 6 AZ 642. 6.42.
NAV, 81 & 80 81 + ~.
RYE. Jan. 90: May 81; nax. n. w les; s.
w. 9sH Jan. ....; May 1903; barley 35d5s
So: nogs 90 600: Cattle 1900 sneeS i5,OoG.
Hog market opened steady.
ers, a sass; good heavy, a.45aSOo; rough
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened steady.
Union stock yards $40 a. m
Hog market mostly 10c higher
I5514S0
Cattle market steady.
Beeves IS so15 80. cows and heifers I so
$50. Texas steers ......-....., stockers and
feeders 20 20dA25
Sheep market steady.
Hog market closed active, 10 TO iFc higher.
Light, a. 4514 90; mixed and butchers a 60
G50s: good heavy, u e5a5 IL: rough heavy.
81 5S614.70.
Cattle market closed steady.
Sheep market closed steady.
Estimated receipts Friday: Wheat Is
corn 2l5. oats 95. hogs 3. 600.
New YORK. Stocks.
New York. Jan The following are the
closing quotations on the New York stocE
Sugar iei. Gas oeIf. c. R. 1. & p. sI1. South
ern' Pacific ~. b & o. IN, AtchisOn COM
mon 665l, Atcbison pfd. sS4. C. NJ ST. p.
I4lS. Manhattan u y. copper 4s4. w: U.
Tel Co: seS; L s lG7; G. & A; 81. Rdg
mon 49,, b. X. t. 4eS. Pacific Mail U.
s. Steel pfd. 55&, L. :, Steel common 81.
Penna- 1I1I4. 80. Pacific slS, Union Pacinc
-: coal and iron = u, Erie common g
Wabash pfd a Car FOUNDRY ISL, G. &.
w Io5E, kep Steel pfd. ..-., Rep Stf Ell COM
mon e.. New York Central lls14, Illinois
Central leo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
COUNTY TEMPLE
TranaFara

Jan. BE. II. Guyer, ct al. To u. y.
BehrenS lots 33 and 81. block 122. New
Shops add. East Moline. $3.50.
Patrick l.. McManus to Fred Sim
mons, tract by metcs and bounds. IS,
6, 3w. $500.
Jan. 6.-Dennis :. Lewis to ii. f.
Cook and Walter Cook, lot -, block
,, Browning d Ryder's Second add,
Moline, $500.
+. II. Guyer. ct al. to Hattie \.
Moore. lot II. block 134. New Shops
add, East Moline. $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
HEARING AT WASHINGTON
River Improvement Members Have Date
with River and Harbor Committee.

The committe of the Upper Missis-
sippi River improvement association
appointed to draft a memorial TO con
gress for the purpose of securing the
passage of legislation favorable to the
improvement of the upper river after
the plan set forth at the last annual
meeting of that body in Davenport
last fall will have hearing before the
river and harbCr committee of the
house Jan. Is at 1880 a. III. Informal
ton to this effect was received yester-
day by Capt. Lon Bryson. of Daven-
port. who is a member of the commit
tee. Of which Gov. Van SAINT, of Min
nesota. is chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
Lend Excursions to Oklahoma.

Land excursions to Oklahoma will
be run over the Rock Island System
Jan. 5 and Is, Feb. and 16, March 1
and Is and April s and 10. For fur
Their particulars, call on or write
+. f. MORGAN,
Skinner Building.
HENRY i. GRIPP.
141O Fifteenth Street, Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07

Birds work for man from the first
glimmer of light;
Rocky Mountain Tea works for man
kind both day and night;
That's why it is famous the world DER
and DER,
1t will not let you turn over and take
another snore-
II. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
Forty Eight Thousand Dollars Paid
for n Fancy Lot Of Tobacco.

The biggest purchase of high grade
tobacco ever made in the West by a
cigar manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank p. Lewis, Peoria
ILL.,, for his celebrated Single Binder
cigar y written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to be fancy
selected tobacco. This, no doubt,
makes the Lewis factory the largest
holder i'm the United States of tobacco
o: so high n Herald Tran
script. Dec. FL, 1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS
s5s.so to Portland. Ore. and Return

The C.. b. & Q. railway will have on
sale Jan. 8. :. 5 and tickets to Port
land. Ore, and return at rate of 5000,
good going via one route and return
ing another. with final limit of Jan.
81. Inquire or telephone C.. b. & Q.
depot. Twentieth street and Second
avenue. Phone 11s0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
ABOUT FEATHERS
Prices Go Skyward Under Nor
NAL Competitive Con.
diiions.
GOLDEN CHANCE FOR A TRUST
American People Demand Soft Beds
Instead of Cold Hard
Straw.

\ goose trust is the next thing in
line. With the price of feathers stead
lily advancing under the present sys-
tenn of free and unlimited competition
among all geese, ducks, hens and
turkeys. there is no reason why Il
well-regulated combine is not possible.
1t is a fact that the demand for
feathers is greater in proportion to
the supply than il has been for a long
time. year ago the standard goose
feather. called "A prime. could be
bought in an unrenovated state for ~
cents per pound; today they the
worth 81 cents. \ ton then was worth
$50, now S1,O4O. Imported China duck
feathers could be had last fall for &c
cents, but now they cost 25.
greater proportional rise is TO be
noted in chicken and turkey feathers.
which have risen in year from , to
6 cents a pound each. These advanc-
ed prices are not due to a decreased
production so much as to increased
demand. There is Il slight falling off
in the supply of imported feathers.
but that is not sufficient to account
for the great rise in the price of raw
feathers. The fact is that the pros
porous American. people are, substi-
tutiting feather mattresses for straw
ticks.
In these piping times Of peace and
general prosperity men refuse to
shape their spinal columns to the I'M
dulations of the cold straw bed. and
are demanding a soft. downy couch.
L, SnI, 30 h.,
angles. promontories and physical
characteristics of their anatomies.
Complex Business.
The feather business is a complex
problem. Nearly every housewife has
had her share of experience with the
itinerant feather renovator. who takes
feathers from old beds. guaranteeing
to return them as fresh and pure as
when first plucked. and who is said
sometimes to return them mixed with
old feathers from every kind of fowl.
including the rooster. But in the legit
innate trade the most of them are
more or less mixed with old and in
feriOr grades.
The standard feather of trade is the |
IA prime. and each dealer has his ,
particular terms by which he deSig- |
mates the grades below these and the |
selected feathers of better grade.
The IA prime is supposed to he
fresh, first-class goose feathers. After
the IA is renovated il sells for 60
cents per pound. But few people are
willing to pay for the absolutely pure.
first-class feather. Consequently the
feathers for trade are mostly mix
ture of "A and inferior grades. pro-
portioned according to the price paid.
There is no double dealing in this.
nor attempt TO surreptitiously adul-l
terate the pure commodity. \ pure food
law would be useless here. 1t is I'M
derStood that when a customer asks
for 81 or 5O-cent feather he will re
ceive "A prime diluted with sufficient
of cheaper feathers to accommodate
his pocketbook.
One of the most common feathers,
and a fairly good substitute for goose |
feathers. * the China duck. In the
swamp lands of China. millions of
ducks are raised and tons of the feath-
ers exported to the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
Chicago Dental Company
For You.

If you are in H. of dental work
call on us before going elsewhere as
We can save you money. We use
nothing but the best of material and
our work is guaranteed to be first
class in every respect. IF You are in
need of set of teeth call and see our
thin elastic plate. We guarantee it to
fit in all cases and when all others
have failed. We never ask you more
than our prices below:
CLEANING FREE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS
rOdAy's Quotations on ProvisiouA Liy'
Sfoeh Eaasf ana NnaI

rodAy's Quotations ProvisionA Livs
Stock. Feed and Fuel
Rock Island. Jan. 7.-Follow1ng are the
quotations on the local market
Provisions
Butter-Creamery 23cGsSc. dairyI9c
EggB-Fresh 2Sc
Live poultry-Spring chickens SC per
pound hens &c per pound.
Vegetaoles-Potatoes S. 10 sc
1--we Stock.
Cattle-Steers 1880 TO H75 cows ano
aeifers e1eo TO t4.Oo. calves eS. 90 TO eS 90
HogS-Nixed and butchers ~ 90 10 e4so
Sheep-YSarlings or over. per cwt. IS oltI
q 90. Lambs per head $500 10 t6 90
Feed and Fuel
Grain-Corn old 5I9Ssc. new 4Sc: oats. s6c.
Forage-rmothy hay. Ss TO - 50. praIrie
o. 20 2, straw s5. So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.

For sale by T. H. Thomas. druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07

Chicago. Jan Following are the oper-
ing highest lowest and closing quotation
in todays markets:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05

"No, we do not interfere with the
King James version of that book
was the answer.
"Do you contend that the Bible
should be amended?'' Mr.. Tayler
asked of the opposing counsel.
well, I do believe there are some
things in the Bible" Mr.. Worthing-
interrupted hastily with the statement
that such a discussion had no place
in the hearing.
Mr.. Smith testified that the law
making polygamous cohabitation a
| crime was passed by the Utah terri
torial legislature, which was over
| whelmingly composed of Mormons.
ton also was composed to a large
majority of Mormons, so that the ex-
! listing laws Of the state legislating
against polygamous cohabitation real-
! ly were the results of the efforts of
| the Mormons themselves.
| Reference was made to the Evans
bill, which provided that no prosecu-
should be Instituted except On COM
plant of husband or wife. The bill
was vetoed by Governor H. M. Wells
Favored Polygamy Bill.
Mr.. Smith had said he was in favor
"Well, I thought If such a law was
passed it would be a boon to myself
as we'll as a relief to those in a sim
liar position and put an end to this
continual 'sDotting' of our private af-
fairs. I spoke to a few friends about
the bill, but to none Of the members
4 of the legislature"
Bringing the question up to the
later periods, Senator Hoar wanted tc
know what Mr.. Smith would do l.
the revelations conf1icted with the law
(Which would you obey?" he asked.
ct would strive with all my Nigh
to obey the laws of the land,' sai(
Mr.. Smith, and he added: But
should not like to be put in a posi-
ton where I would be compelled t
abandon my children. I could not d.
that"
Mr. Smith said that he never hat
received any revelations direct from
God, but that If any should come,
might be by audible voice, inspiration
known only or heard by himself, OF
as in the case Of Joseph Smith, Jr
! who received the book Of Mormon i
l writing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
a DR'S. FOOD
Found Food That Lifted Him Out of
Trouble.

The food experience of a doctor ex-
perimenting with himself is worth
knowing. He says:
II had acid dyspepsia since l have
any knowledge, and from eight years
old I know.
cit worked down from stomach to
intestines locating at the umbilicus In
enteritis until six years ago the agony
every few days was something terrible.
I have walked the floor for hours I'm.
able to eat or digest if I should eat.
Medicine would not relieve me at
all. Four years ago I began the use
of Grape-Nuts and since the first dish
I have never had an attack OF the old
trouble. / take four tablespoonful
once a day with my supper which ts
composed only Of whole wheat bread
and the Grape-Nuts.
'aThe wonderful part of my case is
that I have never had an attack or
even any Of the dreadful symptoms
since the very first meal of Grape
Nuts. Most of my patients know
how suddenly and promptly Grape
Nuts cured me and I have prescribed
the food with good results in many
cases" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich
| Grape-Nuts is regularly prescribed
in place of medicine by many ply
| trouble, lack of nourishment, BRAIN
fag and nervous prostration. The res
| suit usually shows immediate im-
provement and a speedy complete
Ten days trial of Grape-Nuts in
place of starchy foods works wonders.
| There's a reason.
| Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, The Road to Wellyille.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
SUPPLIES FOR vI4ADIvOSTOk
Japs Permit Vessels to Carry Contra
band Goods Into Port.
N>,c vorN a,,r cracjay SArvioe


New York Sun Special Service
Toxic. March 5.-Several vessels
laden with coal, provisions and other
contraband articles, have recently
succeeded in reaching Vladivostok.
Their exact number and names are
unknown. but they include British,
Norwegian and German vessels.
Japan calmly permitted the deliv-
cry Of the contraband goods. calcu-
lating that they would prove useful
to herself at later stage of the cam
paign. The Vladivostok squadron has
evidently been instructed to remain
close to the Vladivostok batteries In
preference to risling a fight In the
open sea. 1t is only a question OF
time before this squadron Will receive
the attention of the Japanese navy.
V There is a blockade Of Vladivostok
by seven vessels of the Japanese fleet.
1t Is believed here that several tor
pedo boat destroyers, now with Rear
Admiral Hashiba, and the blockading
fleet will enter the harbor when there
is less ice.
The blockade of Port Arthur will
effect the same result in the Yellow
sea and when field operations have
fairly begun the Russians will have to
obtain all their food supplies from the
west by the Siberian railroad.
e The Japanese are confident that this
method of obtaining supplies will not
last very long, and, with all seaports
closed the Russian army will be In bad
shape to cover a territory nearly SOC
miles wide and 700 miles long among
an unfriendly and impoverished peo-
pie. All merchant ships are permitted
to enter and leave the harborS Of Jap
an since last Tuesday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
857 M0RMONS
STILL PRACTICE
POLYGAMY
Continued from First Page.

Mr.. Smith in answer to a question as
to why he had not agreed to the
Woodruff manifesto.
Senator Bailey said it appeared that
polygamous cohabitation is forbidden
by both the law Of the land and the
law of the church as laid down in the
ySoodruff manifesto, and addressing
the witness, he asked:
"Then, as the head Of the church,
you are violating the laws Of the land
and the ordinances of your church as
WE'LL
mot the ordinances" said Mr..
Smith. ..-a
well, the law them
"No, the rule" said the witness.
t'The rule after all is the law for
conduct" said Senator Bailey.
II was only trying to emphasize
what the revelations are. I don't
know as much about the nice distinc-
lions in religion as I hope I do about
the law, but it appers that both the
rule of the church and the law Of the
land forbade polygamous Capitalization
and you as the head of the church
violated BOTH"
IT will not quarrel with the senator
about that the witness replied. Lat
I er he said that Senator Bailey's as
sumption was cordial.
Smith said that the revelation of the
manifesto of 1890 had been published
| in the latest edition Of doctrine anC
| covenants, but that this was an over
| sight and would be corrected.
II am not practicing polygamy.
am practicing polygamous cohabita
ton, which is not polygamy. Polyg
amy is plural marriage and I hav
taken no plural wives since the man
ifeStO,- Of $780," ..-,..
A few minutes before the time o
adjournment arrived, a Photographic
appeared in the room with a hug
camera and was about to. focus it upol
the committee and its distinguishes
witnesses, but Senator Dillingham;
made a strenuous objection. Chair
man Burrows stated that no photo
graph of the committee or of the roor
would be taken without the consent Q
the committee.
The photographer then folded u
his apparatus.
At - o'clock the committee ad
Il journed until 1890 a. m. Monday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
ice GORGES RISE
FORTY FEET HIGH
ONLY PREVENTIVE OF MOST Sc
RIOUS FLOOD.
Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania
Menaces Many Points-South Har-
risburg Is Submerged and 100 Res
idents Have to Leave Honesty
mantle Must Be Used to Cdear the
Course.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 5-The only
nope of ESCAPING the most serious
flood ever known in this region is that
a break may occur in the gorges in
the Susquehanna river below Harris
burg, said Weather Observer Domain
at noon to-day.
The Juniata and West branches
have fallen 2k feet in the last twenty
river is 16k feet above low water
mark, fall Of 2A feet.
The North branch is becoming
threatening at different points above
Wilkesbarre. The great gorge above
Sunbury is still intact.
At ToWanda, Pa, the river is six
inches lower than yesterday At the
headquarters the river has begun to
rise and at Binghamton, N. Y, it has
gone up 20 feet the last twenty-four
hours.
Ice at Chickies is piled forty feet
high and the water is backing over
the lowlands in that region. There
are several gorges below Columbia
| and it is necessary to use dynamite tc
break them.
South Harrisburg is submerged an6
100 persons living in that neighbor.
hood spent last night in schoolhouse
The west side Of High Spire is under
| five feet of water.