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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Her Last LOOP"

New York.-A New York woman
who looped the loop in an automobile
met disaster with a circus in Spain
and is seriously injured. The vehicls
jumped the track when upside down.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Harrison Knocks Out Verdict.

Chicago. Mayor Carter Harrison,
knocked out the c%oroner's jury ver-
diet against him by a habeas corpus
appeal which the judge decided in his
favor and roasted the coroner's jury.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

w. B. Martin, q democrat has been
appointed postmaster at 1ndianols,
Miss. A statement was given out to
he effect that Minnie Cox would not
accept reappointment.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
WEDNESDAY,.

A memorial was held in the House
this morning in memory Of the late
Judge A. J. Russell, of Meridian, who
was speaker Of the House during its
last session, and who died at Oxford
a little over = year ago. A number
of memorial addresses were made and
beautiful tributes were paid to the
life and character of this eminent
man.
There is a great deal of lobbying be-
ing done against the Jim Crow"
street car bill, requiring street car
companies to provide separate apart
ments for white and negro passen-
gers, which bill has passed the House.
The Memphis men who are interested
in the jackson Company have been
fighting this measure, and now it is
understood that the Vicksburg Street
Railway and others will &c in the
fight.
Saturday afternoon the Committee
on Constitution will meet and consid-
er the bill submitting to the people
of Mississippi an amendment to the
Constitution Of the state looking to-
wards state prohibition.
The most important bill passed by
the Senate this afternoon was the
making of telephone and telegraph
companies liable for damages for
mental anguish" and personal in
jury caused by the failure Of a compa-
ny to transmit or deliver a message.
If this bill becomes a law il opens the
way for large increase in the damage
suit business.
The members Of the Oyster Com
mission appeared before the Senate
Judiciary Committee today in regard
to the bill to make an appropriation
to carry ON the litigation owe the
boundary dispute between Louisiana
and Mississippi. A favorable report
was ordered on the bill. 1t carries
with it $4,000 for lawyers fees and
$4,000 for expenses.
A letter has been received from Con-
gresham Gambler of the First Dis
trict, in which he e~ncloses a letter
from c. d. Walcott, Chief Of the
Coast and Geological Survey, in which
the latter says that the Government
will duplicate any sum that the state
of Mississippi may set apart for to-
biographical and geological surveys.
The matter will be brought to the at
tention of the Legislature and an ef-
fort made to get some sort Of an ap-
preparation to carry on this work.
A number of railreadmen are in the
city to see what can be done in regard
to the bill to prohibit the running
Of double-headers on railroads in this
state. 1t seems that the railroad en-
ployes are behind the bill. They claim
that in running double-headers the
lives Of the men in the second loco
motive are endangered and are at the
mercy Of the crew of the first one.
The railroad officials claim that there
is less danger in running a double
header than there is in running two
sections of one train, one behind the
other. The railroadmen are also OPP
posed to the bill requiring that every
limited train shall stop at all county
sites. They say that this would de-
stroy the through trains and interfere
with interstate commerce.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Dodge Was Out Dodged.

New York Charles F. Dodge, who
is fighting the efforts of his wife to
get a divorce, has been arrested in
Houston on a charge of perjury at the
instigation of District Attorney Je-
rome, of New York.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
In The House.

HI. B. No. l75, being a contract be-
tween the waterworks company and
state for water for the state institu-
tions. Passed.
H. B. 1876, To appropriate money
from pension fund returned to the
treasury to pay pensions to those
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Senator Simmons, Of North Carroll
IA, has made q speech favoring the
:atifcation Of the treaty, though he
denounced the methods of the admin
stration in reaching the climax. He
Is the FIRST democrat heard in favor of
The treaty.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Bills On Passage.

House Bill No. 1875, for repairs to
governors Mansion, passed. 1t ear
Yies $4,000, the money to be paid on
itemized accounts to be approved by
the governor, attorney general and
secretary of state.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Too Bad About Bryan.

New York.-Frank Campbell, Of
Tammany, says the democratic party
cannot do anything as long as Bryan
is in the saddle.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Real Charity.

Pittsburg.-The United Mine Work
ers voted 5000 for the relief Of fam
lies of miners killed in the Harwick
explosion.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Frankfort. w. J. Bryan has ae-
cept an invitation to address the Ken
lucky Legislature. The house killed
the invitation to President Roosevelt.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Charles M. Pepper has just return
ID from a tour Of Central and South
America, in the interest Of the Pan
American railroad, and says all South
America looked for . revolution in
Panama when the treaty "a defeat
ID ut Bogota.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Washington hurricane has
swept the FIJI Islands, destroying
houses and shipping and killing six
person.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

The Shreveport Postmastership
matter is held up pending the arrival
of the Louisiana senator's.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

The democratic senators were In
conference for three hours on the Ba-
con resolution instructing the presl-
dent to effect an adjustment of the
claims of Colubia against the Unitea
States on account of the Panama re-
volt. Almost all the senators pres
ent spoke and the general tendency
of the remarks were more favorable
to the treaty than on former occa-
sions. The nearest approach to an
agreement was on the Stone resolu-
ton directing the senate committee
on foreign relations to investigate the
part played by the United States IN
the Panama revolution. There was
also q feeling that there should be q
cessation of speeches on the Panama
question until replies are received t
the resolutions of inquiry, which al
ready have been adopted.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Renowned Authoress Dead.

New York.-Mrs. Annie Chambers
Ketcham, author of "The Bonnie
Blue Flag" died in this city a few
days 60.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Another Horrifying Story.

Berlin-News Of the torture Of Ger
man settlers in Africa by the tribes
in revolt has Mortified the German
Government.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Mr.. Bede, the new member from
Minnesota in his maiden speech made
a decided impression on both sides Of
the house.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Charles r. Phillips, Of Tennessee,
Jays Cuba will next apply for annex
ation. 1t will come as soon as Amer
cans dominate affairs on the island,
which will be very soon.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

The senate has heard from Mr.
stone on the Panama treaty. He will
,ote for it; but he wants information
about the completely of the United
States in the revolution.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

The Dutch Government has refused
% ratify the amended treaty, so a
aew treaty has been drawn up en-
,odying all the proposed amend
nents.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

The appointment of an ex-Mormon
bishop as Mint Assayer at Boise City,
has caused a storm of protest.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

A hearing has been given the house
committee on the bill against convict
made goods.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

w. w. Russell will be appointed
Minister to Panama, to succeed MI.
Buchanan, who will soon return home.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Millionaire Suicides.

Cape Town, s. A.-Freeman Cohen,
the Transvaal millionaire, is said TO
have committed suicide,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Another Election Riot.

Cienfuegos. In an election riot at
Cienfuegos four men were seriously
and a dozen slightly wounded.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Denial From Authority.

New York.-It is authorita-
lively denied that the Catholic Uni
versity is in financial straits.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

The house has passed the army ap-
preparation bill just as it came from
the committees.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

General Mckenzie says there is
enough money on hand to prosecute
work at the passes until next con-
gress.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Washington The defense has be-
gun submitting evidence in the Ma
chen trial.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Senator McEnery has made a par
TALLY successful fight for the New Or
leans Mint, and if the house can be
induced to accept the amendment, the
Mint win be continued, with . great.
ly.rsdueed force.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Secretary Wilson will put on the
cattle quarantine on Feb. 1.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Big Fire.

Prcgresso.- A square in the eez!er
Of the business part Of Progresso -
burned, eptelliu2 a loss Of $4,000. 900.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

The Washington papers are CON-
nenting favorably on the attitude of
Senators MeLaurin and Money in ig.
aoring the request Of their legislature
10 vote for the Panama treaty.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Delegate Mcclure, Of Oklahoma, is
charged with accepting fees from In
dams.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

st. Louis. Three big Southern
steel companies are arranging to con-
solidats.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Mr.. Olney is still boosting Mr.
Cleveland for President.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Committee Reports.

The Committee ON Education re-
ported f~avorably the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 81. to create a text
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Owing to a misunderstanding as to
the distribution Of early-maturing cot
ton seed, the department announces
that it had none except that which
had been distributed in the boll-wee-
vii district of Texas.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

.Adviees from San Domingo ind
cate that the recognition accorded the
provisional government has had {
1uieting effect. y
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Justice White fell on the sidewalk
in Washington and was badly shaken
up q few days ago, and strained some
Of the muscles Of the abdomen.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

st. Louisa man falling over .
chair caused a panic in . st. Louis
theatre, No one wss injured,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

Minister Bunau-Varilli has de-
handed a retrsction from the New
York Evening Post for an article crit
icising him.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

The effort to boost General Black
as q democratic candidate for presi-
dent is regarded as a lame attempt to
get the veteran vote.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

w. J. Bryan's recent pronuncia-
mentos are puzzling the eastern demo-
Gratis and are thought to be hurting
Hearst's boom, because of the sup
posed close association Of the two.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
London. Whitaker

London Whitaker Wright, the
American who created such a sensa-
ton in London through the collapse
Of his giant bubble, was convicted and
sentenced to seven years penal servi-
tude. He died one hour after the sem
tenee. There is much criticism Of the
Judge for his harshness and the Sc
verify of the sentence.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

The bill marking Confederate graves,
which has passed the senate, has been
sent to the house, where it will pass
in a few days.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04
Macedonia Again.

Washngton.-1t is announced that
Sarahoff has declared another Mace
DOMAIN revolt for March %.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-04

New York.-The American Mission
College Erzeroum has been burned,
and the Turks ere suspected,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02
CIRCUS Is A HIT:
OPENS AT THE RINK
Shipp and His Clever Performers to
Remain Here for
Week.

Edward Shipp. the director of Fore
paugh q Sells Bros. shows. and for
merly with Ringing Bros, is paying a
visit to Rock Island with his indoor
circus this week. having come here
under the auspices of Black Hawk
tent. Knights Of the Modern Macca-
bees. and giving the opening perform
ance at the rink on Sixteenth street
last evening.
Those who witnessed the show
were delighted with it, and doubtless
there will be large crowds during the
week. Mr.. Shipp has gotten together
company of the stars of the circus
world. all of whom during the regular
season are Identified with the leading
tent organizations.
The rink has been 50 transformed
that one feels on reaching the inside
that he is beneath an OId-fashioned
Cne-ring circus tent. One forgets that
il is winter and would take whirl at
the red lemonade if ii were offered
him. The rink is comfortably heated
and there are seats for all. The open
ing performance made Il great hit, all
being delighted with it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02
Perfect Confidence.

Where there used 10 be feeling Of
uneasinefs and worry in the house
ho.d when u child showed symptoms
Of Group. there il now perfect conf
dencc. This i owing to the uniform
success Of ChamberIain's Cough Rem
edy in the Treatment of that disease.
Mrs. NJ. I. Basford, of PooIesviIle. Md.
in sIeakinE If her experience in the
use Of that remedy, says: II have a
world Of confidence in ChamherIain's
Cough Remedy. for I have used it with
perfect success. Ny child Garland is
subject tn severe attacks of Group
and it always gives him prompt re-
lief" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02
THEIR TENTH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Buckley en-
tcTtaincd at cards ut their home. ITO
Nineteenth street, last evening to eel
citrate the 10th anniversary Of their
wedding. There were - guests. Cinch
was played. the head prizes going To
Mrs. Mary Benson and William Vein
rich and the second prizes to Mrs.
William Weiurich and John Schlcm-
mer. There was a program of music
also. ana a luncheon was served. Mr..
and Mrs. Buckley were left severai
handsome remembrance of the occa-
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02

lowed in class l at S13.25. Claim OF
Robert Blackwell allowed in class l at
$2S.
Estate of Maria Robinson. Proof of
publishing and posting notices to
creditors filed and approved. Inven-
tory filed and approved.
Estate Of John H. Lloyd. Proof of
notice Of petition for probate of viii
filed. Dispositions of William Jackson
and Roderick :. Dart. two of the sub
scribing witnesses to will, taken in
open court in proof of execution
thereof. filed and approved and will
admitted to probate. Petition by Ellen
Lloyd for letters testamentary filed.
Petition granted. Oath taken. Individ-
ual bond of said Ellen Lloyd as such
eXecutrix filed and approved. security
thereon being waived III and by said
will. and letters Testamentary issued
to her. William McConOchie. William
Channon and James ladders appoint
ed appraisers.
Estate of Joseph Fitzpatrick. Il. c.
Clarke appointed special administra-
tor to appear and defend for the es-
tate in the matter of the claim of
Sophia Fitzpatrick. administrative.
Claim heard and allowed in class l at
Sis. Report of administrative filed
and approved.
Estate of Amanda Schmidt. Inven-
tory filed and approved. Proof of
publishing and posting notice to
creditors filed and approved. Claim of
+. b. Knox allowed in class l at 500
Claim of Carl Bernhard allowed in
class > at $1,000. Claim of \. H. Arp
allowed in class at $2S. Henry Claus
sen. Henry Lau and John ]. Creedon
appointed appraisers.
Estate of Perry NJ. Cheney. Proof of
posting and publishing notice to cred
itors filed and approved. Petition by
Dewitt {. Cheney as heir for appoint
ment of appraiser to assess the value
of the estate for the purpose of fixing
the state inheritance tax filed. James
F. Murphy appointed appraiser. APP
praiser's oath taken.
Estate of Thomas Evans. John
RincEs appointed special administra-
tor to appear ana defend for the es-
tate in the matter of the claim of
Charles Bierman. administrator here
in. Proof of publishing and posting
notice to creditors filed and approved.
Estate of Andrew u. Davidson. Fl
nal report of administrator filed and
approved. Waiver of notice by heirs
and distributes and receipts Of heirs
and distributes in full settlement of
their respective distributive shares fill
ed and approved. Estate closed and
administrator discharged.
Estate of George {. Durmann. Final
report of executor filed and approved.
Waiver of notice by heirs and distribu-
tees and receipts of heirs and dis
tributes in full settlement of their
respective distributive shares filed and
approved. Estate closed. Executor
discharged.
Estate of William White. Claim of
j. p. Crawford and II. w. Johnson.
each disallowed by agreement of par
ties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02
CITY CHAT.

ZaZarO. Union cigar.
Leaf lard at GilmOre's.
Hard wood at McKowns.
For insurance. +. j. Burns.
Buy home Of Reidy Bros.
McKown sells Springfield coal.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus. baggage. express, call Robb's
For real estate and insurance, Z. J
Burns.
Visit us IN Our new store. Lagc-
Waters Shoe company.
Attend the shoe sale AT Lage-Waters
Shoe ccmpany's new store
Attend the shoe sale AT Lage-Waters
Shoe company's new store.
If you enjoy delicious. crispy brown
pancakes. try Mrs. AuStin's.
All kinds Of coal for sale at the
Rock Island Lumber company.
Ask your grocer for Mrs. Austin's
Pancake flour. Fresh and delicious.
For tin and furnace work, see II. +
Siemon, 1926 Fourth avenue. union 2s3
Good coal. coal, coal. at Mueller
Lumber company's. Both telephones.
We operate our store on the small
profit plan. Lagc-Water> shoe com
pam.
We operate our store on the small
profit plan. Lage-Watcrs Shoe com
pany.
Capt NJ. l.. Henderson is having the
ferry landings repaired for another
SeasUn.
We operate our store on the small
profit plan. Lage-Waters Shoe com
pany.
The easiest way ia prepare a quick
breakfast is to use Mrs. Austin's Pan
cake flour.
y genuine clearance. Mixed nuts
Of all kinds. 10 cents n pound while
they last at NcCabe's.
Trinity guild will meet at 2:3O to-
morrow afternoon with Mrs. Ogden.
il2S Fourteenth street.
NJ. d X. are having specials in al
lines, but call especial attention to
glove price reductions.
Choice Of any pair cf our finest
mocha kid or mocha gloves. which
sold up to -, ut 81 VI. &, *.
Bureau. wall or steamer trunks ana
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02
THE STAGE
Feb. 2-"Richard Ill"
Feb. Sam L. Jacks BurlesQuers.
Feb. 4.-"Just Struck Town

Charles Il. Hanfords engagement in
Richard Ill" takes place tonight.
Mr. Hanford has made his impression
on the times as Il distinctly Shakes
pearean actor. and after the usual
| long and arduous apprenticeship is
now in full enjoyment of the rewards
that await the player who has demon
Strated his right 10 be entrusted with
the immortal roles of the English
speaking stage. So far from being
Indifferent to Shakespeare, the public
has always hailed with acclaim any
man who was competent to interpret
his creations intelligently and force
fully. But. it has never hesitated to
reject spurious pretensiOns. Mr.. Han
ford now stands as one Of the accept
ed few. and no one who has followed
his career season by season will deny
that he has fully. earned the proud
position which it is now his fortune
to occupy. He is again accompanied
by Miss Marie Drofnah and by com
pany especially chosen for this play.
Just Struck Town." with Hu!dah
Gunderson, a Swedish girl, as the chief
character. and plenty Of new scenic
effects and sensational clmaXes,
comes Thursday.
Tomorrow evening Rock Island is to
have Il visit from Sam +. Jacks Bur
lesque company.
"YCrk State Folks" one of the
prettiest plays seen here the present
season. plays a return engagement
Friday. There should be a fun house
to greet it.
Kewance Press: Misfortune follow
ed ut least three members of the"Wiz-
ard Of or company to StrCator. While
Il large audience was enjoying the
various parts Of the performance
there was more or less excitement be
hind the scenes. l.. j. Nycoff. who
caricatured the part of the COW, Dor
Othy'S playmate. i'm retiring from the
stage ran into an electric lamp. He
stumbled and fell with sufficient force
to break his arm. He left on night
train for Peoria to enter a hospital.
Miss Blanche Williams. one of the
chorus. in coming down the stairway
from her dressing room. made Il mis-
step, and in falling wrenched her spine
quite severely. Miss Violet Curtis. one
of the Munchkin maidenS. was taken
quite i'll at the Plumb house Sunday
from stomach trouble. her physician.
DIR. Curry. ordering her removal t.
the hospital. Later she died.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02
,Iardi Gras. New OrleaDs.La.

The Illinois Central Railroad will
sell excursion tickets Peoria to New
Orleans, La, Feb. to IA, at the low
rate of S24.35. with return limit t.
March >, provided ticket IS deposited
by Feb. 20, with fee of soc.
Stop over allowed on both going and
return trips.
Solid vestibuled trains, consisting of
standard Pullman slcepers, library
car. free chair ears and diners. Quick
est time. Our own line all the way.
For further Information write or
call on the Undersigned.
g. \. SMITH,
Commercial Agent.
CITY ticket Offices 800 Main Street :
Peoria, H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02
F. MIXTER ELECTED HEAD
OF THE STOVE COMPANY

The Stockholders of the Rock Island
Stove company. which has been incor-
porated, had their first meeting at
the company's offices yesterday after
nucn. choosing for directors for the
year Phil Mitchell, Frank MiXter, \,
ID. Srerry. {. *. MiXter and Mary
Dixon. The officers elected are:
President Frank MiXtCr.
Vice Pre>ident-Phil Mitchell.
Secretary ID. Sperry.
Treas urcr-C. *. MiXter.