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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
SEAS0NABLE QUIET
IN WORLD OF TRADE
Bradstreet's Weekly Review Shows
Commercial Conditions Are
Normal.

New York. Jan. 7.-Bradstreets re-
port says: Seasonable quiet rules dis
tribution at present. Consideration of
past favorable results and prepare
tons for what is confidently hoped to
be prosperous years trade engross-
ed the wholesalers and jobbers. Sup
porting expectations of satisfactory
spring trade to come is the fair volume
of orders already booked in leading
lines of dry goods, shoes, clothing and
kindred articles and the generally
small stocks reported carried I'm the
final distributors hands. Western job
bers stocks are reported 10 to 80 per
cent smaller than year ago and this
fact, coupled with the knowledge that
the coming three and six months bus
mess will compare with reduced vol
ume year ago, leads to the belief that
comparisons from now on will favor
the present year.
Other features coming to hand sug-
gestive of favorable Interpretation are
the activity in many lines of indus
trial effort, notably iron and steel and
it's many side lines. December gross
railway earnings promise to show a
gain of at least per cent and to close
the year 1904 with slight gain over
1903, hitherto the best recorded. The
strength of iron and steel prices, If
anything, outruns the demand. while
though quieter, still exceeds other
years at this period in the volume of
new business coming to hand.
Hardware is selling seasonably well
and large business is looked for.
Building material issslower, in keeping
with weather conditions. Tin is lower
and coffee not SO active. Anthracite
coal is helped by the cold weather
Bituminous coal is strong at recent
advances.
Wheat. including flour. exports for
the week were 1,412,OOO bushels, as
against $4,000 for this week last
year; July to date exports aggregate
36,17O,000 bushels, as against $500
900 for last year
Corn exports for the week are the
largest since March, 1903, and aggre-
gate 3,187,000 bushels, as against L.
100000 a year ago; July 1 to date 49,
$4,000 bushels, as against 29,873, 900
in 1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
SLEUTH SOUGHT SHORT
CUT TO INFORMATION
But Decided Not to Consult Moline
CIairvoyant as to Myers
Record.

Sterling Gazette: Deputy Sheriff
Hart of Carroll county was in Moline
day or two ago on rather strange
mission, bu, his quest was fruitiess.
ana IL Is evident that he returned to
MS nome with the determination not
TO divulge the nature of his visit be.
yond the small circle of intimate
friends who knew something of the
reason for his sacrificing the holiday
for official matters.
The officials of Carroll county have
had strenuous work the last few
months in ferreting out the crimes
committed by the bandits who shot
the mayor of Thomson. Since the in.
generation of the murderer of the
mayor, it has been learned that he
killed sheriff in the north, and the
officials of Carroll county are of the
opinion that other crimes could be laid
at his door.
In their quest for information, the
offlcials learned that there was a re.
nowned mind reader or clairvoyant in
Moline, who could unfold the myster-
les of the past and ascertain in a few
minutes what would require months of
diligent work by skilled detectives.
The deputy sheriff arrived in Mo-
line shortly before noon. and CHANGING
to meet police officer, he confided to
him the object of his visit and what
he hoped to accomplish by consulting
the medium. The officer asked the
name of the wonderful parsonage
whom the official was about to con-
suit, and was surprised to learn that
it was gentleman who has professed
to possess occult powers, but who
could never inpire the same belief in
anyone else.
AS the deputy sheriff and the officer
were talking together, the noted man
in question happened along the street,
and was pointed out as the person
whom the Carroll county man desired
to consult. A glance was sufficient to
convince the deputy that he had been
misinformed as to the ability of the
professed medium, and quietly inform
ing the officer that he did not care to
have the man go into a trance to re-
veal any of the mysteries of the past
he expressed his willingness to re-
turn to Mt. Carroll with the dark mys-
teries still unsolved. He perhaps has
arrived at the conclusion that after all
a medium would not be a very good
source of information in regard 10
criminal matters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Verdict of Suicide.

The inquest over the remains Of the
late Carr Frickel. whose ifeless body
was found Thursday morning hanging
by a piece OF clothes-line in room in
the rear OF his meat market at
Twelfth and Harrison streets. resulted
in a verdict TO the effect that the de-
ceased came 10 his death by hanging
himself by his own hands. There
seems TO be no question but that worry
over financial matters was what caus-
ed Mr. Frickel to take his own life. as
his family relations were Of the most
genial and happy nature
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
DAVENPORT DOTS.
Hurt at Arsenal.

Yesterday afternoon Roy W. Cres-
well. of 22I6 West Fourth street. en-
ployed in the wood working depart
ment at Rock Island arsenal. while
at work upon jointer in the shop.
got his left hand into the planer knives
and suffered the loss Of his thumb.
The Davenport ambulance. was sum
moned to the arsenal hospital where
the young man was taken for emer-
gency treatment, and from there re
moved TO DIR. ID. j. McCarthy's Office
in the Mccullough building. where the
wound was dressed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
WILLARD TO BE MANAGER
Burlington Second Vice President
Takes Delano's Place.

The duties of the general manager
Office in the Burlington system will
be taken over by Daniel Willard. Sec
ond vice president. next Tuesday on
the retirement of F. A. Delano from
that position. Circulars TO that effect
will be sent out today. President Har-
ris said yesterday that the place of
general manager might not be filled
for some time. The company was in
no hurry about the matter. and Mr..
Willard might act for some time in the
dual capacity of second vice president
and general manager
Mr. Delano probably will go to the
West Indies soon after his retirement
from the Burlington for a cruise and
a rest. after that he said, Il shall
return TO Chicago. and find something
else to do. No, / have no definite
plans, except to take a rest when
leave this Office"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Life Wins Suit.

New York, Jan. AFTER five min
utes' deliberation a jury in the, United
States circuit court, after hearing evil
dence in the case of Klaw & Erlanger.
theatrical managers, against Life Pub
fishing company, which they sued for
100000 damages for publication of a
cartoon in connection with the Iro-
quois theatre fire in Chicago, yester-
day decided that Klaw & Erlanger had
not been libeled in any way and award
ed a verdict in favor of the periodical.
The case had been on trial for several
days before Justice Wallace and a
mass of evidence was heard on both
sides
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Japan's Severe Test.

II is in the matter of military
strength that Japan will have to un.
dergo the most severe test. They have
plenty of money and munitions of war.
but IL they cannot furnish the required
number of fighters their success is
impossible. IL is also impossible TO
make a success of life if you are hand
capped by sickness o any sort. You
ought to- take Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters at once. IL will strengthen the
entire system and put you in condi-
ion TO battle with the world. II posi-
lively cures poor appetite, belching.
rains in the stomach. indigestion. dys-
pepsia. headache. bloating, female
complaints, chills. colds or malaria
fever and ague. Don't fail to try a
bottle at once. also get a free copy
II our 1905 almanac from your drug
yist-. II is very instructive and enter
tanning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Actress HeirIooms Stolen.

San Francisco. Cal, Jan. 7.-Thieves
took away in Il wagon a lot of heir
looms from the home of Edna Wallace
Hopper, near San LeandrD, across the
bay from this city. The loot included
furniture, pictures. a costly clock. and
q number of other articles which the
actress valued because they belonged
to her mother. The articles stolen
were taken from d storehouse. where
they had been placed for safety dur
ing some repairs to the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Burtis, Davenport.

Jan. Charles B. Hartford, in 9th
clio and Don Caesar.
Sunday, Jan. S-Mason and Mason.
Wednesday, Jan. 11-"An American
Woman"
Thursday, Jan. 12-Ada Rehan, in
The Tanning of the Shrew."
Friday. Jan. 13-"An American Gen
tleman."
Saturday, Jan. 1.-THE Smart Set"
matinee and night.
Sunday, Jan. 15-"Arizona"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
A Surprise Party.

pleasant surprise party may be
given to your stomach and liver, by
taking a medicine which will relieve
their pain and discomfort, viz: DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They are a
most wonderful remedy, affording sure
relief and cure. for headache, dizziness
and constipation. rs cents at Hartz
&c Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Wanted at Toledo.

Detective John Quinn placed Carl
Hartung. a driver of the $1,000 beer
truck for Paul Berndt. under arrest
rs a fugitive from justice wanted in
Toledo. Iowa The arrest was made
ON a bench warrant issued charging
Hartung with having maintained a nui-
sance By the operating Of drinking
establishment at Toledo in violation
/. OF the mulct law. He was taken 70
Toledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Repertoire for a Week.

Repertoire is to hold sway at the
Illinois next week. The WinningeT
Bros company opens Monday even
ing, presenting for the opening bill
Glover Dale" a pretty rural comedy
drama. The company offers number
of specialties at each performance.
Ladies are to be admitted free Monday
evening when accompanied by a paid
ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Young Man Skipped

A young woman named Mary
Rathje. called ON Magistrate Finger on
Thursday afternoon charging young
man named Mack Pruet. residing on
Eddy street in East Davenport. with Il
serious ofYense. and an officer was de-
tailed to make the arrest. The young
man. however. got wind of what was
In sight for him and quickly got him.
self out of sight. He has left the city
and cannot be found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
WOMEN STUDY SOCIALISM
Auxiliary is Formed Among Wives of
Local Members of Party.

A socialist auxiliary has been organ
lied in Rock Island for the purpose of
educating and interesting the women
in the principles of that party. Eleven
members were enrolled at the first
meeting. which was held at the home
Of Mrs. Nels Bohman, 144S Forty-fifth
street. The next meeting is to be held
at the home OF Mrs. Sarah Northrup,
2409 Seventh avenue. Wednesday ev-
ening of the coming week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Rheumatism Cured in a oay.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in 1 to
days. Its action upon the system Is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Second Congregational Annual.

The congregation of the Second
Congregational church met in annual
business session at the church Thurs
day night. The resignation of William
Gamble. as trustee, was accepted and
John Geisberger named in his place.
Rev. Burdick's report showed the fol-
lowing figures: Addresses delivered,
1OG: calls made. 1S1; prayer meetings,
held. AS; funerals. ); weddings. s.;
baptisms. s, six of infants and two of
adults.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
THE THEATRE.
Illinois BOOKINGS.

Jan. Son the Bridge at Midnight
Jan. 9-Winninger Bros, week.
Jan. 15-The Smart Set.
Jan. 16-Lorado Taft, Y. M. c. A.
Jan. 17.-Dolly Warden.
Jan. 22-The Heart of Chicago.
Jan. 23-Innocent Maids.
Jan. 25-Mason and Mason.
Jan. 2S-Babes in Toyland.
Jan. ga Break for Liberty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Speedy Relief.

salve that heals without scar is
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. No rem
edy effects such speedy relief. It
draws out inflammation. soothes, cools
and heals all cuts, burns and bruises.
A sure cure for piles and skin dis
eases. DeWitts is the only genuine
Witch Hazel Salve. Beware OF coun-
terfeits, they are dangerous. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
MOLINE MENTION.
MUTUAL Insurance Election.

The directors of the Moline Mutual
County Insurance company held a
meeting Thursday night and elected
officers for the ensuing year. They
are: President, a. p. Lundquist; vice
president, Fred Sundeen; secretary, A.
E. Froyd; treasurer. Emil Dahlheim;
appraisers, A. G. Swanson, A. p. Erick'
SON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Burned in an Explosion.

John Corbin. of WATERFOWL, night
porter at the Manufacturers hotel
sustained bad burns about the fact
Thursday night incidental to an exper-
fence which he will likely never re-
peat. He had need of some solarine,
polish for brass, and he struck a
match TO look into the can he had Sc
cured in an effort to determine how
much of the fluid il contained. An
explosion followed and Corbin today is
a sadder but wiser youth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Hurt in Fall.

Charles Holmberg, employed by
William Johnson. the former Fourth
avenue saloonkeeper. in caring for
stock on the Johnson farm on Rock
river bottom near the Moline bridge.
sustained a severe injury to his face.
Holmberg was under the influence of
liquor and was crossing the railroad
tracks when he tripped and fell. Both
hands were in his pockets and the man
was to remove them in time to break
the force of the fall and he struck
heavily against one of the rails. Three
deep gashes were cut. two in the fore
head and the third along the bridge
of the nose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
a Thriller Sunday Nioht.

ION the Bridge at Midnight piece
that derives its name from a bridge
scene will be the attraction of the To-
cal playhouse tomorrow evening. The
story is of blind monther whose years
of search of her kidnapped child is
finally rewarded, and the villain justly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Defeat Museatine Girls.

The basketball game last night at
Muscatine between the Davenport high
school girls and Muscatine high school
girls was a one-sided affair. The local
team were extremely good in throwing
baskets. and the score resulted in a
victory for Davenport of q to 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07

oner will endeavor 10 raise. AS he has
been in jail ever since his arrest. be
ing unable To furnish the required
81. 500 bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07

Constipation and piles are twins.
They kill people inch by inch. sap
ife away every day HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will positively
cure you. No cure no pay. IS cents.
tea or tablets T. II. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Elect Track Captain.

Walter Griffin has been elected
track captain of the Moline high school
for next season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07

AT the Rock Island European
Thomas w. Rice and family, New Ha
ven, Conn; George Woefel, Jr, Chi
cago; ID. B. Hutchinson, Chicago; John
McGregor, Sherrard; J. H. Anderson
Dallas City; j. S. Watson. Lansing,
Mich; j. c. Day, Newark, n. j.; l. r.
Bliss. j. H. Williamson, ]. H. Strand
5. s. Williamson, Galesburg; T w.
Powell. Rock Island; E. b. Thompson,
Detroit; r. P. Wait, Reynolds; A. sPi-
per. Chicago; ]. F. Johnson. ST. Paul ::
f. Dice. Aledo; J. r. MacBean, Chica-
go; George Sly, Morris; A. R. Newton,
Greenwood; ID. E. Walton. Burlington ::
Eta d. Northam, Minneapolis; II.
Carlson, E. C. Whitemore, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07

punished. The play has been here
before, and made good impression
among those who appreciate that class
of drama
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07

Fonverg, Chicago.
At the Harms (Europeanl-Georg
Reindle, New York: George w. Cut
more, Chicago; L. w. Butler. Chicago;
A. Appleton. New York; H. MacGinnis.
Chicago; r. ]. Harris, Peoria: H. E
Fox. Chicago; II. Parsons, Chicago;
II. G. Morrison, Burlington: Louis j..
Millspaugh, Kansas City; H. A. Tur-
tie, Chicago; d. c. Drake, Columbus,
Ohio: j. B. Miller, Chicago: Edith
Layman, st. Louis: George r. Smith,
c. III. Hunt. Cambridge; f. ]. Sheas-
ley, r. T. Nichols, Omaha: Morris G..
Harris. Burlington; Henry Farnam,
Chicago; l.. II. Kaichen, Cincinnati:
Charles E. Clark, Toronto. Can; c. H.
Ward, New York; ]. NJ. Moulton and
wife. ST Louis; H. w. Long, Chicago:
E. r. Hurd, Chicago; A. II. Earl. ST.
Louis; James Wessman. Freeport; ].
Nj. Baer, Chicago: F.. McDonough, Jr.,
Eau Claire; NJ. L. Dublon. ]. c. Mey.
ers. Chicago; A. w. Holmes, Kansas
CITY; r. l.. Chase. Peoria: c. Fl. Wen
dell. Milwaukee,; H. J. Workman
Bloomington: J. c. Williams. Dubuque
Charles A. Murray. E. J. Harvey, Chi
cago; M. NJ. Barton, New York; Henry
l.. Mason. Peoria; r. w Whitmore
Chicago; Frank Readic, La Sale; J.
{. Cowley, H. ]. Kelley, Chicago; S
f'raker, S. T. Blair, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07
Licensed to Wed.

Miss Marie Caroline Thons-
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-07

G. Wilson. Clinton; Nj. l.. Goodrich.
Chicago; Charles l.. Dunsmore, Paul
Fonverg, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-05
GREAT CAT RANCH.
Man Makes Money by Unique Business
 Out West.

Seattle, Wash.-The latest product of tn glorious climate of the west is cat ranch. It is located on small island in Puget Sound and the ranch occupies the whole island This was necessary, that there may be no neighbors to complain, for the nightly concerts of several thou sand cats would naturally bring forth complaints and make the life of judge one round of misery.
 Hoibe Tortgen, the ranchmen was resident of Minneapolis, when he came from the old country. but he did not re- main there long, preferring to take his chances in the new west, where there were chances for a life on the ocean wave, for he had been brought up in nautical pursuits. So he came to Washington. tried Seattle, and drifted above 1t bit until the cat idea struck him.
 He built a little shanty on the island. made a fine saifboat, and was monarch of all he surveyed. He knew something of furs. and when he found that black cat skins brought as high as s1.7O at times, and never less than s1, 1t looked like a good thing. It was six years ago that the first consignment of cats were taken oyet in the boat to the island, and naturally there are plenty of black cats now. It is a yeritable "hoodoo'' ranch. and the squawle of the felines often reach to the main land when the wind is right.
 q have made it paying business, said Mr. Tortgen speaking of his ranch. T now employ seven boys and men to help me, and have no trouble finding a market for my skins. The fur Is much better than the average cat fur. because I use care and keep the cats well fed and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-05
FINGER PRINTS BETRAY.
Exposure of vagabond Who Invented
 New Language.

Paris--Long in the annals of the Palais de Justice will live the name and mem ory of Rita Amor" or "Amord Ritard," the young .agarch" who has fooled sev- eral of the astutest persons connected with the police courts here.
 This youth is nothing but q common vagabond from the Tyrol. who invented a new kind of speech in order to fool the police as to his identity and thus es- capped the punishment due to him in France for third arrest on the charge of vagrancy. Had 1t not been for M. Bertilllon and his thumb imprint records the mystery" might still be unsolved But by refernce to his files. the criminal expert set the matter at rest forever and turned no end of ridicule on the poly glots and professional translators, the aienists, and even the judge who had been dealing with the case.
 On the very day that NJ. Bertilion set tied the matter a corps of distinguished philologsts was coming from the Sor- bonne itself to listen to him talk, and thus get the material for an Interesting report to the academy of belles-lettres A party of society folk had secured tick cts for the same seance. Had the farce gone on much longer. trips down to the Paiais would have become the new au- tumn fad, and one writer suggests that Rita would have been taken up by so- ciety and paid fantastic prices for salon work" much as Paderewski or Joseph Hoffman.
 All the time Rita, whose real name is Rinaldo Agostini, had merely made up a kind of doggerel. transporting letters and even syliables of the three languages he knows in such fashion as to mask com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-05
Newspapers of the World.
From the New York World.


 Among European countries, according to the Revue Hebdomadaire. Germany stands at the head with $500 newspapers, of which 800 are dailies. England occu- pies second place with 3O00-SO9 daiies France has 2S19, of which, however, only one-quarter appear daily or two or three times a week. Italy publishes 14O0 news papers. followed in their order by Aus trial Hungary. Spain, Russia. Greece and Switzerland. The total number of news papers published in Europe is about 20, GOO.
 In Asia not less than 5000 newspapers appear periodically; the largest number in Japan and the British Indies. Africa has the smallest number of newspapers, only 200 dailies being publish ed In the whole continent, of which thirty are published in Egypt the balance In the European colonies.
 Newspapers published In the United States at the close of 1903 are given by Rowelrs Directory as WeeKlies. A. 455 semi weeklies, 599; tri-weekles, 54; dailies 2215; total newspapers, 17,223; total period icals 3262; total newspapers and periodi- calls, 20,4S5
 The daily and weekly newspapers pub lished in the United States are in num- Der nearly equal to the dailies and week. lies published in all Europe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-05

into the air. We were 15,0O0 feet above ground, and still hurrying along when the descent began. In seven minutes we had dropped through five kilometers about three miles). In twenty minutes we came down in some trees in the neighborhood of Leutschau. We came in contact with the earth quite gently and suffered no damage. The balloon scarce ly damaged, is now on it's way back to Paris by train"
 Faure's ballooning feat in covering q distance of 400 kilometers (S75 miles, from Paris to Leutschau, Hungary, be- tween Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. though an excellent perform ance considering the adverse weather conditions, does not beat the record es- tablshed by Comte de la Vaulx, when he landed in Russia, distance of 9o00 kilo- meters Q20O miles) from Paris.
 De la Vaulx said today: Some people look upon ballooning as dangerous. In the case of educated aeronauts, I can conscientiously say it is not nearly so dangerous as automobilng. Personally, I feel sure ballooning will be one of the chief sports of the future-for wealthy people first; then, as in automobiling, for everybody. The day will come when 1t will be quite common for people to go from Paris into the country with a bal loon with greater safety than Is offered either by the railway or an automobile. '