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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21

Admiral O'NeiI says he Goes not know
whether Secretary Tracy had such an
understa nding, but as TO himself there
was positively no collusion or under
standing of any kind. The situation
was very satisfactory, anyhow. he said,
as we were getting armor cheaper
than any other government. and it was
equal to any made anywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
REPUBLICANS
SET DATE FOR CONVENTION

Lincoln. Nch.. Jan. 2l.-The Repub-
lican state central committee has de-
cided on Wednesday. May ~. at Lin
coin. as the date and place for holding
the state convention. Resolutions were
adopted favoring the denomination Of
President Roosevelt and John L. Web
ster. of Nebraska, for vice president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
"OriginaI Packages" Hearing.

Washington, Jan. 21 - The house
committee on the Judiciary granted n
hearing on the HepbuTn-Dolliv bill
TO give the state police power over
original packages" of liquor shipped
into state for use. and heard repre-
sentatives of the liquor interests. and
Anti-SaloOn League and W. c. 7. Z.
people pro and con.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
Does Things on a Wager.

MuskegOn, Mich. Jan. 81. - Will
lam Savidge. who refuses to give his
residence. on wager drank twenty
six pint bottles of mineral water
smoked thirteen cigars. was shaved in
bed and ate a hearty dinner all in the
course of five hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
EXPERTS DISAGREE
Testimony Widely at Variance in
the Bechtel Murder
Trial.
DEFENSE CALLS ON SCIENTISTS
and Discredit the Biological
Test.

| Allentown. Pa. Jan. 21.-The battle
of the experts on the blood in the
| Bechtel trial have come 10 an end and
| today every member of the Bechtel
| family will ue placed on the witness
stand i'll an endeavor to prove that the
aged mother is not guilty of being an
| accessory after the fact in the killing
of her wayward daughter Mabel. The
| defense called six experts, and each
| declared that the biological or BOrdet
| test, the new method for determining
| the difference between human and ami
! NAL blood. was not standard one.
and that it was unreliable.
One Witness Ruled Out.
One of the principal witnesses
against the Rordet test admitted that
he had never made test by that
method. This caused Judge TreXler
TO instruct the jury to pay no atten-
ton TO any testimony given relative to
the Bordet theory by Il witness who is
not fully cOnverSant with the princi-
pies of the test. A man ignorant
of a subject is not qualified to testify
against it as an expert he said. and
=.
savageS, TO testify that they knew
nothing ut all about the biological test.
Most sit Tobacco Juice.
The experts for the defense testi-
fed that only one of the many articles
taken from the Bechtel home con
tanned human blood. and that was the
underveSt worn 10y the girl when she
was dead. Before the defense opened
its case the court was asked TO in
Struct the jury to render Il verdict of
not guilty because not sufficient evil
dence had been presented to hold Mrs.
Bechtel, but the court decided that the
trial should proceed, Judge TreXler
adding that he did not wish at this
time to pass upon the merits of the
evidence presented. Attorney Schaadt,
in opening fhe case for the defense.
said he would prove that all the stains
were either from tobacco juice or from |
Thomas BechteIs dog.
Biological Test Discredited.
He said if would also be shown that |
no member of the Bechtel family had
n hand in the killing of Mabel, and /
that she was murdered away from
home. DIR. Avid Davidson, professor
Of biology ut Lafayette college; DR.. |
Milton Nobies, of Philadelphia. and
Drs. r. Kecler Hartsells and Frederick
Fetherolf. of Allentown. all discredited
the biological, or Bordet. test They
said it was not definite. DR.. Fetherolf
quoted DIR. Ewing. of New York. as
declaring il not an isolated scientific
test.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
Secretary Hay Goes South.

Washington. Jan 421. - Secretary
Hay has left for Thomasville. Ga,
where lie expects to remain ten days
or two weeks as the guest of Colonel
Payne. The secretary is acting under
his doctors orders in making a visit
to the south at this time. as there yet
fingers in his system some of the traces
OF his recent attack OF grippe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
New Test of Powers of Radium May Furnish
Simple Solution of the Vexinq Race Problem

San Francisco. Jan. 21.-A series of
experiments with radium. startling in
their scope. has been undertaken at
the University Of California An at
tempt will be made To turn the skin
Of the negro white. The tests haye
been undertake by Robert 4. Ro0s,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
England Hopeful for Peace.

London. Jan. 21.-The Westminster
Gazette this afternoon voices the Off
cial and general opinion on the far
eastern crisis, saying: I'VE believe
the chances of peace are at this mo-
ment more favorable than they have
been for some weeks past"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
INDORSE PEABODY
United States Judge Declines to
interfere with the Govern.
or OF Colorado.
Is FULLY WITHIN HIS RIGHTS
In Using Military Measures if He
Thinks Ii Necessary-CoIora
Is Cong gratualted.

Denver. Jan. u. Judge Moses
HalIett. IN the United States district
court. after consideration of the Sher-
man Parker habeas corpus casea Gainst
the military authorities of Colorado.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
BioIogIcaI Test Discredited.
Theory of the Prosecution.

District Attorney Lichtenwalner
said: The theory of the common
wealth is that Thomas BechteI was
the principal felon. We believe that
he committed the crime. and after it's
commission was shielded by Mrs. Cath
crime BechteI.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
Court House Goes in F1ame..

Brighton, Colo. Jan. 21.-The Ad-
ans county court house burned 10 the
ground. The actual loss is $4,000, and
owing 10 the fact that the assessment
rolls were burned an additional loss of
$4,000 may be sustained by the coun-
IT,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
Reason for His Absence.

New York, Jan. 21.-Peter Forester,
former grand commander Of the Knight
Templars Of this state. who has been
missingsince last September. Is charged
with not having accounted for a trust
fund OF of S26.jO0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21

senior in the college of chemistry,
under the direction Of professors.
The &-ray is to De used in coniunc-
tion with the radium in the expert
ments and the effect of the combined
rays Of the two on the coloring cells
Of the body viii be determined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
80 CoIIu.ion. Save Admirnl o.NeiI-

Washington. Jan. II. - Replying to
the question of the house committee
Oh naval afG&s a. to whether there
is preliminary understanding as to
price between the navy department
and the steel companies manufacture
inE armor fO! the government Rear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
House Committee Pro.
poses Measures to
Aid Shipping.
IDEA OF MINORITY
FaVorS Former Dis
eliminating Tonnage
and Duties.

Washington. Jan. 21.-In his report
to the house flied yesterday in favor
of the bill authorizing Il commission
10 consider the question of ship subsidy
GrOsVenOr. chairman of the commit
tee on merchant marine and fisheries,
says: We fiatter ourselves justly that
we are Il leading nation in all that
makes Il nation great. and yet we are
a subServient nation and Il helpless ma
tiOn in one of the great factors of ma
tiOnal wealth and national indcpend-
ence. Other nations carry our products
to the markets of the world"
Says We Should Have That 100000. 900.
General GrOSvenor says that of al
most billion dollars worth of eX-
ports to Europe during the fiscal year
1902 only IA per cent. was carried in
United StateS-built vessels. OF nearly
$JO0.OO0.OOO of imports during that
year ships built here carried only $780,
OGO,OOO worth. He says that had it
not been for the American line. sub
sidiZed by postal subsidy. the total of
our trade with Europe carried under
the American flag would not have eX-
ceeded One-siXth of one per cent For
the carrying of that trade General
GrosvenOr says we paid $20O.UOO,UOO.
which amount he maintains should
have gone into our own pockets.
What the Minority Opposes.
The minority members of the COM
mittee have designated Representative
Lucking, of Michigan. to present their
views. These will contain the follow
ing reasons why the bill should not
pass: We are opposed to congress
its functions in favor of any
commission whatever. The history of
such commissions shows that almost
invariably their work has been useless
and expensive and has come to naught.
We are utterly opposed to ship boun-
ties, and have reason to believe that |
the adoption of such policy is the |
real aim of the bill.
And What Meets with Its Favor.
we are i'll favor of the rehabilita- |
ton of our merchant marine by eff |
fectiYe measures to be enacted ut the |
present session of congress. We favor |
action by the committee in |
the way of investigation and hearings. |
and then the bringing in by this COM
mittee of bill putting i'll force sub
Stantially the system of discriminating
tonnage and import duties which was
enacted by the early congresses of the
United States. and which resulted in
the immediate and permanent upbuild-
ing of our merchant marine. This SyS-
tenn has the prestige of successful eX-
perience, which cannot he said for any
other. while the subsidy plan has been
failure both at home
md abroad"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
Thieves Get $4,000
From a Southern
Pacific Train.
TOOK SAFE FROM CAR
Done During a Few
Moments Absence of
Messenger.


San Luis Obispo. Cal, Jan. 2l.- The
Southern Pacific Sunset Limited was
robbed near here early today. The
safe is said To have contained $4,000.
Messenger Sullivan had occasion to
leave the car for Il few moments and
upon returning found the door burst
open and the safe gone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
Rights of the state DECLARED.

says:
Rights of the State Declared.
In times of turbulence. and when
there is Il probability of violence dis
cretiOn may be exercised on the part
Of the authorities i'm holding prisoners
without bail. and To hold them in Gus
tOdy until reasonable investigation has
been made. The governor. as execu-
tive of the state, is authorized and re-
quired to enforce the law. and if in
doing so he finds it necessary TO call
out the militia ana use the power of
the state he should DO so. The mat
ter of how the state should enforce
lii" law is not for the federal gov
ernment TO state.
Compliment for Governor Peabody.
''The supreme court of the United
States has decided that when the au-
thOrities of the state are engaged in
the execution of the laws of the state
the courts of the United States have
no authority TO set them aside" Judge
Hallett cited number of cases in
which this rule is set forth. In con-
Guiding. Judge Hallett says: The
people of the state are To be cOngratu-
lated on having a governor who will
enforce the law. The court will not
interfere with him i'll the execution Of
his duties"
st. Louis Cabmen Strike.
st. Louis. Jan. 2l.-A strike of hack
and carriage drivers iS OH in this city
and East ST. Louis. involving 500 men.
The strike waS authorized by the In
ternational brotherhood of Transfers
and the mT ma gers say thar there Will
be no repetition of the Chicago trou-
blcs. and that any union man caught
riOtinG will he disciplined. The EN-
plOyers are backed 10y the Citizens In
dJstrial associa tion. and that body says
that any attempt at violence will be
even if the militia is neces-
Sary TO do So The CLOSED shop" is one
nf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21

jurisdiction in the matter. Parker is a
Union miner of Cripple Creek who is
held i'll the military bull-pen without
warrant. In his opinion Judge Hallett
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-21
Officers Give Chase.

Officers were at once notified ant
are now in pursuit of the thieves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
George ". Ulin Dead.

George W. Ulin, assistant to C. W.
Parker 10 his amusement enterprises,
died Dec. S0th, Of stomach trouble
after several weeks illness. He leaves
a wife and one child and had q host
Of friends who will extend them sin.
cere sympathy 10 their sorrow.
Mr., Uhn was born In Iowa IS years
ago asd has resided here 10 years.
Besides the wife who is left sorrow
Ing after 10 years Of happy married
life, and their daughter. he leaves .
mother. sister end two brothers who
live ct Cedsrvals, this state. The
mother and sister are here. He was
q member Of the A. o. U. W. and s.
q d. Of J. and bad . wide circle Of
friends. He was always sctive in the
cityis life and was an able assistant 70
Mr.. Parker in developing bic business.
Many viii BE- sAddensd BY bis deOsass.
Funsral services ct house Il 2 p. m.
Friday; a Lutharnn church 81 $50.
Burial IL Abilens cemetery. Ths A.
o. y. W. Of which he vas . member
conducted he ssFvies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
oursd Aftsr sutfsrinr 10 Ysarr.

B. F. Hare, Supt. Miami Cycle &
Mig. Co., Middletown. o., suffered
for ten years with dyspepsia. he
spent hundreds OF dollars for medi-
cine and with doctors without re.
ceiviug any permanent benefit. He
says, Zone night while feeling excep.
tionally bad was about to throw
down the evening paper when ! ssw
an item In the paper regarding the
merits Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, |
concluded to try 1t and while had no
faith In 1t felt better after the sec.
ond dose. After using two bottles |
am stronger and better thar have
been 10 years. and recommend Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure to ny friends and
acQusintances suffering from stomach
trouble" Sold ny ell dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
COlds and LaCripps preveuted,

II the conditions in your system
interfere with the proper action Of
the liver, kidneys and bowels, you are
taking great chances for severe colds
and Ia grippe. II your system. how.
ever, 10 10 perfectly healthy state.
you can Withstand sudden changes
and exposures to cold weather. Put
the liver, kidneys and bowels In q
perfectly healthy condition by using
Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. 1t is
pleasant to the taste and puts new
life and energy In you. Ifyour drug
gist hasn't got II, write for free
sample bottle --Pepsin Syrup Co.,
Monticello, III. 800 and $l.00 o
bottle. G. E. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
saved from Terrihls psath.

The family Of Mrs. M, L. Bobbitt Of
Bargerton, Tenn, saw her dying and
were powerless to save. The most
skillful physicians and every remedy
used, failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her life. In
this terrible hour DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption turned des-
pair into joy. The 6rst bottle brought
immediate relief and its continued
use completely cured her. It's the
most certain cure In the world for all
throat and lung troubles. Guaran-
teed bottles 60c and $lsOC. Trial
bottles free at J. NJ. Gleissner's drug
store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
Just One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives re,
lief in one minute, because 1t kills the
microbe which tickles the mucous
membrane, causing the cough, and
at the same time clears the phlegm,
draws out the animation and heals
and soothes the affected parts. One
Minute Cough Cure strengthens the
lungs, wards off pneumonia and is
harmless and never failing cure in oil
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
dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
CASTORlA
For Infants and Children
The Kind You Have Always Sought
.; :;: :.:;..'''::,L62zz
Rev. Carlisle P. D. Martin, L. L. D.

Rev. Carlisle p. B. Martin. L. L. D.
WAverly, Texas, writes: "0f q
morning, when fret rising. | often
find troublesome collection Of
phlegm. which produces q cough. and
10 very hard to dislodge; but q small
quantity Of Billiards. Horehonnd
Syrup will ct once dislodge II, and
the trouble 10 over. l know OF no
medicine that 10 equal to II, and 1t is
90 pleasant TO take. | can most
cor1ially recommend 1t to all persons
needing q medicine for throat or lung
troubles" Price 26c, Soc, tl.00 bot.
tie at G. z. Northcraft a Cos and
Chas. +. Townsends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
the SECURITY MILLING co,
Crime in high Life.

The mortality in the play "ln Q
Woman's Power" .. the Seelye thea
tire last week was simply awful. In
the course Of the play nearly every
one falls with dull sickening thud
and expires in full view Of the audi
encs. The scenery and costumes are
good and the actors are killers from
away back.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
II UnWell.

Try a 500 bottle Of Herbine, notice
the Improvement speedily effected in
your Appetite. Energy, Strength and
Vigor. Watch how IL brightens the
spirits, gives freedom from Indiges-
tion and Debility
Isaac Story, Ava, Mo-, writes, Sept.
10th, 1900; 81 WAS In bad health, |
had stomach trouble for - months,
also dumb chills. DR.. j. W. Mory
prescribed Herbine, 1t cured me 10
two weeks. cannot recommend 1t
too highly. 1t will do Sall YOU claim
for it." Sold by c. 3. Northcraft q
Co. and Chas. r. Townsend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
Every Bottle Of Chamberlsins Cough
Remedy Warranted.

We guarantee every bottle Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and will re-
fund 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,
Group and whooping cough and ID
pleasant sad safe to take. 1t pre-
vents any tendency Of cold 70 result
in pneumonia. John N. Gleissner,
Druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
Alum Baking Powders.

There are so many alum baking
powders about, most OF which are
represented to be made Of cream
Of tarter. that the following list Of
powders 10 which chemists have found
alum will be OF value:
&c.
CALUMET.
LEE,
vICTOREX.
The housekeeper should bear In
mind that alum makes cheap baking
powder. 1t costs but two cents o
pound, while cream Of tartar costs
thirty. The quality Of the powder 10.
therefore, usually indicated BY the
price.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
what's In a Manner

Everything is in the name when 1t
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E G.
Dewitt & Co. OF Chicago discovered
some years ago how to make q sslve
from Witch Hazel that is specific for
Piles. For blind, bleeding, itching
and protrnding Piles. eczema, cuts,
burns, bruises and all skin diseases
DeWitt's Salve has no equal. This
has given rise to numerous worthless
counterieits. Ask for DeWitt's-the
genuine. Sold BY al dealers,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
A Vest Pocket Doctor,

Never in the way, no trouble to
carry, easy to take, pleasant and never
failing in results are DsWitt's Little
Early Risers. A vial Of these little
pills In the vest pocket Is certain
guarantee against headache, bilious
ness, torpid liver and all Of the ills
resulting from constipation. They
tonic and strengthen the liver. Sold
by all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
lfsthodist Aid eocisty.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the
Methodist church met Thursday after
noon at the homo Of Mrs. Simon
shocksy. The secretary reported "a
members. Treasurer reported raised
this year t5s2s2.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: Mrs, W. s.
Anderson. president; Mrs. Jessie
Nicclay. vice president; Mrs. H.
HArger. secretary; Mrs. J. Middleton.
treasurer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
School Rsport.

Report Of Winsor school, Fragrant
Hill township for month ending Dec.
81. Number enrolled so. Those not
absent or tardy we're Laura and Albert
Puck, Margaret Meyer, John Ssutter
and Mary, Annie and Louis Zurmely.
Number Of tardies 8. Percent OF at
tendance "a. Visitors /. s. M. Page,
teacher,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
MISSOURI PAoITIo-AT RERIHaTON.
WEST DoUup.
ABILENE's soOIETlts.

A Y. AND A. M.-Benevolent LodRs, Nc
~ Va, meets hrst and third Monday ewes
ngs In each month At Masonic hall, coFnt
Third and Cedar. John b. Favor W. NIL
Worey, secFetaryi visiting brethren vel.
,OiDs
XHTOMAN's RELIEF CORPS No. q
wv meets alternate Wednesday LsteT.
Moons Il $50 o'clock IN z. OF p. hail. kH
Sarah v. yolley presidents Mrs n'ive ]
Petsr secretary.
DOYAL ARCH MAeONs--Cyru Ohaptsf
n No, - meets 10 Masonic hall on the ~
nd and fourth Fridays OF eaob mo- b
John B. Favor, h. p; Jacob A. Young. fec.
TRIPLE TIE BENEFIT ASSOCIATIONS
i Abilene Council No. a. meets on Seconc
and fourth Thursday ~ nings Of each
month Vialtoru welcome. ChAs. r. Rice
residents John Q. Roger secretary,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
Best Linimsnt on Earth.

Henry D. Baldwin, supt. City Water
Works, Shullsburg, Wis, writes: II
have tried many kinds Of Imminent,
but have never received much benefit
until l used Billiards. Snow Liniment
for rheumatism and pains. / think
1t the best liniment on earth" 2Cc.
500 and 81. 90 bottle at G. Z, North.
craft & Coz and Chas, r. Townsend's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
Howl This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case,o OF Catsrrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY u Co.. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
r. J. Cheney & Co. for the last DO
years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any
obligations made BY their firm,
WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn. Testimonials sent free. y Price
Toe per bottle. Sold BY oil Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07
nnmaatic frnnhlaa.

tis exceptional to Hud q family
where there are no domestic ruptureG
occasionally, but these can be lessensd
BY having Dr.. Kings New Life Pills
around. Much trouble they save BY
their great work in stomach and liver
troubles. They not only relieve you.
but cure. Csc ct J. n. GlsiSsner's
drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-07

jim. CalslssnsE guarantees every
bottle Of Chambsrlalh's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money TO any one
who 10 mot satistied after using two.
thirds Of the contsnts. This 10 the
best remedy 10 the world for Ia
grippe, coughs. colds, Group and
whooplng cough. and 10 pleasant and
safe 10 take. 1t prevents any tendency
Of cold to result In pneumonia.