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The independent., 1905-08-24
that we would be posted on the bills
we were opposed to-
succeeded PRETTY Well
Succeeded Pretty Well

fiuence the legislators, witness re-
piled:
I'VE didn't call it anything; just
wanted to prevent the holding of
meetings. If they met we could not
tell what they would take up, as they
were the sole judges of that. AS
long as we kept them separated there
was no danger they would do any
thing. We just did not want those
particular measures dug up, that's all,
and we succeeded pretty well.'
did you serve any dinners or sup
pers to members late at night?'
Witness answered "yes," but he
did not attend many of these him.
self, as he had other work to at
tend to. He paid the bills, however,
amounted to he could not say, as all
the records had been destroyed. Mr..
Worrall said he did not think it was
right to keep them as some Of the
work done might be considered
wrong.
Then Mr.. Smith asked:
isn't it a fact that you did not
expend all that money, or anywhere
near all of it, and didn't you as a
matter of fact, keep $4,000 for your
self?v
Thought of One Mistake
| The lawyer had not finished the
question before the witness was
pointing his finger at him, saying:
mo, sir; it is not fact. Every
cent of that money was spent as |
have stated, every penny of it."
why did you give those dinners
and suppers?" asked Smith when the
! tiff has passed.
"Just to be sociable and prevent in
imicable legislation"
when you destroyed all evidence
of these expenditures did you think
you had done anything wrong?-
that you had unlawfully influenced
anyone?'
"Yes; along toward the close
thought we did make one mistake.
The point was not pressed and wit
1 ness did not specify. He said they
had succeeded in killing all the bills
but one that were not in the best
interest of the Nebraska Grain
Dealers association
Peavey's Testimony
Mr. Peavey, who was travelling audi
tor for the Omaha Elevator company
, for several years claimed to have
direct knowledge.
The witness said at the outset O
his testimony that he was in grea
| r.,
2 adjust differences with local buyers.
5 "My particular mission said tn,
= witness, was to convince the inde
pendent buyers that the line com
: panies, especially the Omaha Elevate
company, should have an equal shar
r of the business at all stations wher
r we had an elevator
4 Witness went over in detail tn
Il methods used to convince the indt
;" pendents-moral suasion, argumen
y putting up prices, actual coercion {
IS various kinds. He specified:
"Force money settlement, say
s. cents on coarse grains and cents Q
wheat" This he illustrated by sa
ing: eff the line company had
per cent of it's elevators making goC
n profits it could afford to lose none
III at one station for the purpose of ma
pit ing the competitor at that point liste
n. to reason"
~ Squeezed from Both Ends
es He continued:
nd Get bidders at terminal stations
bid less for the irregular dealer
ne grain than he could afford to sell
ou for.
Put prices up until the local deal
had all his cars full and could {
ut. no more cars, through an understai
ire ing with the railroads. Then fill
line house at lower price and ma
The independent., 1905-08-24

Home wn,cn eeoy @
an n1A
The independent., 1905-08-24
Dear Sir: Please ask your wife, DAUGHTER
or SISTER to Read MY FREE Offer.
WISE WORDS OF SUI
From q Woman Of Notre Dame, Ind.

will mail free OF any charge. this Home Treat
ment with full instructions and history OF my own
case to any lady suffering with female trouble.
You can cure yourself at home without the aid Of
any physician. 1t will cost you nothing to give
the treatment trial. and il you decide to continue
it will only cost you about IL cents week. twill
not interfere with your work or occupation.
have nothing to SELL Tell other sufferers OF it,
This Is all ask. 1t cures all, young or old.
"a II you feel bearing.down sensation. sense
OF impending evil pain In the back or bowels.
creeping feeling up the spine, desire to cry fire.
cucntly hot flashes. WEAKNESS, frequent desire 70
urinate, or il you have Leucorrhea (Whites). Dis
placement or Falling OF the Womb. Profuse, Scant
Or Painful Periods, Tumors or Growths address
Mrs, M. Summers for the Free Treatment and Full!
Information. Thousands besides myself have cured
themselves with it. send 1t in plain wrappers
The independent., 1905-08-24
Squeezed from Both Ends

He continued:
Get bidders at terminal stations to
bid less for the irregular dealers
grain than he could afford to sell 1t
for.
Put prices up until the local dealer
had all his cars full and could get
no more cars, through an understand
ing with the railroads. Then fill the
line house at lower price and make
a good profit.
If all else failed the railroads
would send out their freight agents to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
INDIGESTION Cured.

pepsia OF stomach trouble that Will
not yield to the digestive and strength
ening influence Of KOdol Dyspepsia
Cure. This remedy takes the strain
off the stomach by digesting what you
eat and allowing II 10 rest until it
grows strong again. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure affords quick and permanent re
lief from Indigestion and all stomach
troubles, builds up the system and so
purifies that disease can not attack
and gain a foothold as when in a weak
ened condition. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
PERSONAL POINTS.

DR.. B. F. Hall has returned from his
trip to Dubuque.
Mrs. NJ A. Arnold of St. Louis is
visiting friends here.
Meyer A. Loeb has returned from a
business trip to Chicago.
Mrs. George A Price. Sr., has re-
turned from visit to Colfax. Iowa.
Ben B1ochlinser has returned from
few days visit with friends at Du-
buque.
Harrison Edwards left today for St.
Paul. where he will spend a few weeks
visiting relatives,
Miss Jennie Davis leaves this even
ing to spend a few weeks at her home
in LeavenwOrth, Kans.
Judge F. D. Ramsay, who is holding
court in Cambridge, was in Rock Isl
and a short time today.
Mr. and Mrs H. A. J. Mcdonald de
parted last evening for Thousand ISL
ands and other eastern points.
DR. V. A. Bergland departed today
for Chicago and an outing at the lakes.
He will be absent about 10 days.
Rev. S. NJ Crissman goes to Pleasant
Ridge church, in Bowling, tomorrow to
deliver a sermon in the afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Huesing and daughters,
Misses Anna and Martha leave Mon
day for a sojoun at Waukesha Wis.
William Langfels. who has been Wis
iting at the home of Mrs. George
Smith. 1903 Eighth avenue, has return
ed home 10 St Louis.
The Misses Bernice and Avis Ely of
Thirty-eighth street, leave tonight for
a months visit to Kalamazoo. South
Haven and other points in Michigan
Aid. A. G. Anderson. of this city. at
tended the banquet in Chicago last
night at which DR.. John A Enander.
the venerable editor of Hemlandet, was
given the order of "Literis ct Artibus.' -
Mr.. Anderson was one of the speakers.
He returned home this morning.
w. w. Breckenridge. formerly agent
for the c., NJ. & St p Railway com
pany in Rock Island. and one of the
men whose labors made the milwaukee,
system popular here. was calling on
his friends here today He is accom-
panied by his daughter, Maudc Mr.
Breckenridge is now general freight
agent with headquarters in Sioux City.
one of the important points in the sys-
TEN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
siekeninq, shiverIna lis

of ague and malaria, can be relieved
and cured with Electric Bitters. This
is a pure, tonic medicine; of especial
benefit in malaria, for it exerts true
curative influence on the disease, driv-
ing it entirely out of the system. It is
much To be preferred TO quinine, hav-
ing none of this drugs bad after-effects.
f. s. Mundayof Henrietta, Tex, writes:
My brother was very low with malar-
iaI fever and jaundice, till he took
Electric Bitters, which saved his life
At HartZ G. UlIemeyer's drug store,
price so cents, guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
Camp Rocky Eye.

Another delightful camping party
has been arranged by some of the
young people of the east end of the
city, which viii be under the manage
ment Of William Dahlsten. and bears
the unique name of Rocky Eye. These
young people, who Will be chaperoned
by Mrs. a. G. Anderson, leaves this
afternoon for several weeks sojourn
at CampbelI's island. Recruits are eX-
pected from time to time. but the fol
lowing are listed To go today, the Mis-
SEES Ellen Bersell, Anna Anderson, Lii
lie Beckman, of Galesburg. Rose Hol-
land. Marion Andreen and Masters Ru-
dolph LindstrOm, Laurence Carlson
and Paul Andreen. Mrs. a. g. Ander-
son and William Dahlsteen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
BOTH IN STREAM
George Murphy and Valuable
Horse Drown in Rock
River.
BARN MAN OF DR.. A. H. ARP
Was Driving TO Farm and Leading q
cow-BeIieVed to Have Been
Intoxicated.

Robert Murphy. colored, employed
as barn man for DR.. A. H. Arp in Nc
line, is supposed TO have lost his life
this morning in Rock river, at the same
time Kaiser. valuable stallion owned
by the doctor, persisted in the water
The horse was found. but Murphy's
body is supposed 20 still be in the
river
On Way To Farm.
Murphy had started 10 DIR. Arp's
farm on the Coaltown road. driving
the stallion hitched 10 cart and lead
ing behind a COW. When last seen by
farmer Murphy was apparently in
toXicated and in no condition to be
driving, and evidently the horse wan
dered at will off from the road over the
bank into the river The COW was tied
with a long rope and was not dragged
into the stream. She was standing on
the bank when found.
Had Been Drinking.
This man had been in the employ of
Dir. Arp since last fall and recently it
is known had been drinking consider
ably. 1t is thought that he went to
sleep. The horse was one of the sons
of the noted George Wilkes. had rec
ord as a 4-year old of 2:2S. and was
valued at 81 400
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
Saloon Notlee.

Perfect malt, choice hops; genuine
German lager at the Ponce de Leon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
Garden Party for Club.

The garden party given in Moline
yesterday afternoon, from 3 to e
O'Clock. by Mrs. Frank c. Allen, to the
members of the Moline Womans club
and invited friends, was a delightfully."-
informal affair and attended by sew
eral hundred people, many of them
from this city. Although the guests
were received at the house, which was
fiower-bedecked in honor of the event,
the beautiful lawn was utilized TO a
greater extent. In the shade of the
trees, various tables were stationed,
tastefully oTnamented with garden
flowers. and holding dainty viands.
from which the guests were served.
The hostess was assisted in receiving
by members of the clubs executive
committee and relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
PrenuptiaI Party at lower.

Thursday evening the members of
st. Margaret's guild of Christ Episco-
pal church. of Moline. entertained at
pTenuptial party at the Tower. in
honor of Miss Anna Johnson, of Mo
line. whose marriage takes place next
week. Thirty-five We're present and
a delightful time enjoyed by all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
kinneY.pusinberre WeddIna.

The marriage of F. J. Kinney and
Mrs. Elizabeth Dusinberre occurred in
Chicago this week. Both parties to the
happy affair were formerly of Rock
Island. and were prominent in tri-city
society. The groom was for several
years teller at the Mitchell & Lynde
bank, and the bride was formerly Miss
Elizabeth Harper, afterward the wife
of II. W. Dusinberre Her home was in
Pittsburg prior TO taking up her resi-
dence in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
NO INQUEST is CONDUCTED
DR.. Taylor Issues Death Certificate for
the Watertown Babe.

Coroner EckhaTt. who was called to
Watertown yesterday to investigate
the death of Elizabeth Keenc, the lit
tie daughter of Mr. and Mrs William
Keeue, who died Thursday night,
found that no inquest was necessary.
Dir. w. f. Taylor. of the Watertown
hospital, had signed a certificate of
death. DR.. Long, of East Moline was
first called. and in the evening DR.
Taylor was summoned. He diagnosed
the case as spinal meningitis. and
made out the certificate of death ac-
cordingly. Many rumors were anOat
regarding mysterious circumstances
surrounding the baby's death. but the
physicians certificate made an investi-
CATION by the coroner unnecessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
Notice to Fifteenth Street Property
Holders

You are hereby notified to put in
service pipes and sewer connections
on Fifteenth street from Twelfth to
Eighteenth avenues before paving is
commenced, as the paving viii not be
reopened for 10 years.
II. c. SCHAFFER, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
Reward for Marauders.

For the apprehension of the person
or persons VINO broke into the club
house at Island City Baseball park on
the night of July Is, or for any infor-
nation that will lead to the apprehen-
sion of parties guilty of trespass on
the grounds of this association III the
future, a reward of SO viii be paid.
NJ. II. SEXTON,
President Rock Island Baseball ASS n.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
HANNAH PEARSON, MOLINE
DOMESTIC, FOUND INSANE

Hannah Pearson. of Moline. was ad-
judged insane in the county court this
afternoon. She is % years old, and
has been employed as a domestic The
cause Of insanity is unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
Entertains at Picnic.

\ delightful picnic was given
al the Watch Tower Thursday even
ing by Mrs. a T. Foster. of Moline.
who entertained a number of friends
in honor of Mrs. Sampson. Of Galena,
who is visiting in this vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15

The Davenport retail clerks VIII
give a dancing party a. the Watch
Tower Tuesday night The hours viii
be from to l o'clock. and cars will
be provided for them up 10 that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
A BIG REDUCTION.

ETnIgl Iht 7 dITUT, TO OIVIIIg DIy D'S-
counts on All Summer Patterns.
In order to reduce his summer stock
of fine suit and pants patterns and to
make room for incoming fall ship
ments. Emig, the tailor, will give lib
eral discount on all suits; pants pat
terms will go at cost till Aug. 6. Over
$50 pants patterns to select from.
Don't miss this.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-15
BOUND OVER FOR LARCENY
Raymond Nixon Charged With Steal
ing from Railway Company.

Raymond Nixon was arrested last
night on the charge of larceny and
this morning upon arraignment was
bound over 10 the grand jury by Magis-
trate Elliott. Nixon is charged with
stealing some metal. the property of
the Rock Island Railway company. The
pieces were hidden in a basket in
some weeds and the detective watched
to see who came to get them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17
Weather.
Fair tonight and Wednesday.
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News Of the Town and Village Briefly
ToldFor BnsV Headers.

News Of the Town and village Briefly
ToldFor Bnsy Readers.
Rev c. w. Rowley Is in Mechanic
Vile today.
Rollin Turner Is in SALISBURY to-
day on business.
Miss Irene Davis was In Hoosick
Falls over Sunday.
Mrs NJ. A. Fisk OF PittSfeld is the
guest OF Mrs G. b. Ma CHI.
Miss Kathleen Quinlan returned
Monday from visit in Troy,
Mid year examinations will be be-
gun In the high school next week.
Mrs VIM f.. Myers is recovering
from severe attack of leuraliga.
j. l.. Finn, who has been quite i'll
some time, is very low this morning.
Mrs J. S. Mccall le'tTuesday morn
Ing for few weeks visit with friends
IN Berlin, N Y.
Olin Scott I'll month clogs q .
50th ear that b. mas cen engaged 10
business i.l ,>chniusVon.
f.. X. Dunbar OF Boston IA member
of the Bennington Gas Company has
been here for few days.
The second entertainment in the
Young Woman's club course will e
given in Apollo Hall this evening.
The directors OF the Bennington Gas
Company held meeting Monday af-
ternoon and elected A. X. Richie one
OF the directors.
Milkman j. l.. S rockwell lost fur
glove this morning somewhere on the
streets. Finder will please leave it at
Burt Bros store.
Rev G.. l.. Richardson of Glens
Falls, who will deliver lecture at the
Young Woman's club this evening, Is
being entertained by DR. and Mrs w.
L Putnam.
Sumner Holt, one OF the Banner
newsboys, has been confined TO the
house for several days owing TO injur-
les received by being run over by a
double runner.
Mrs Mary Lowrie and Miss Mar
garet Lowrie left Tuesday morning for
Jacksonville, Fla, to spend the re-
mainder of the winter. They will re-
turn to Bennington in the spring.
Bennington grange will hold its
next meeting Wednesday evening. The
most important business of the meet-
ing will be the choosing of place In
which to hold their meetings in the
future.
The court OF claims of Vermont has
ordered paid the claims of Capt G. +.
Burnham, formerly of Company X,
First Vermont Volunteers, for extra
services at Chickaumagua during the
Spanish American war
The store of q. Harry Levin will be
closed all day tomorrow to prepare for
wonderful l9c sale which opens
Thursday at s a. IN. The sale will last
45 days. The great values which will
be given in this sale will be the talk
of the town as most Of the articles of.
fered for l9c are worth from SOC to
Sl.25.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17
Gents Furnishings.

A Great Bargain Carnival to close out the
Following:
SO dozen SOC Mems and Boys White I'm
Numbered Shirts, Csc
Is dozen SOC Mems Laundered Shirts, 25e
10 e" 100 Mems Colored 25e
ID LOO 4" Madrass 45s
Mems fine Kid and Lined Gloves, 75c were
LOO and 1.25
=" 1.5O fine kid and lined Gloves, 100
{" White Linen Cuffs, &c pair
" Pointed Collars, &c each
Lot Neckwear SOC and Csc now l0c and 90
Mems Natural Shirts and Drawers, Ice
were Csc
Shaw Knit Hose l9c pair
Lasher Hose, SOC kind Use
Mems Worsted and Cotton Union Suits 76e
up
" Shirts and Drawers from 29c to 1875
Five Thousand Rolls of Wall Paper from
&c roll up
Odd lots of to 10 Rolls at half price
800 Odd Rolls Fine Papers at &c roll
Three reasons why we sell more Shirt
Waists than all the other stores in town:
right styles, good material, fair prices.
1853 Waists at alluring prices
$500 Wool Waists Sl.OO
Cotton Waists
Mohair Z" soto 81. 68
Remnants surely point to lower prices;
hundreds OF them on our bargain tables.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE cof-
fee crop of Haiti is almost a failure,
according to report to the state de-
partment from Minister Powell. He
says that not more than 50per cent of
the crop will be saved. This is sad
blow to the government, which has de-
pended on the revenues from coffee ex-
ports to pay current expenses and to
meet foreign obligations.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17
Lining Department.
Notion Department.

Best 100 yd Spool Silk SC
=" Hooks and Eyes &c
Peet's &c
DANTE SC
Faultless Taffeta Binding DC
500 yds Basting Thread 4c
Mohair Skirt Braid l5c
Brush Braid SC
Velvet Binding &c and Sc
Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Oil Cloths, Lin.
oleums and Art Squares at prices that will
make you ache to buy.
Best All Wool Extra Super Pour's
Loom Carpets CSC made
Cottage Carpet, two sides 29c
100 Rugs, all sizes SOC up
Room Rugs, all sizes $1,000 up
All Wool A 1T Suares, $3.50 up
Oil Cloths from 22c
Linoleumn, two va wide, 9Oc a running
yard.
Inlaid Linoleum, two yards wide, 200 a
running yard.
Mattings from loo to SOC
Bissells Cyco bearing, Gr ID Rapids Car
pet Sweepers, best tn, made 2.l5
Poles and Rods for Sash and Lace Curtains
from &c
Porteers from $50 to 500
Lace Curtains, some 300 pairs from 25c pair :
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on 5C cent
bottle OF Greene.s Warranted Syrup of
Tar if it fails to cure your co IRb or
cold. We also guarantee q % cant bot
tie to prove satisfactory or money re-
funded,
j. I. Shurtlef, j. NJ. Ayres,
o. E. Gibson, B. A. Quinlan,
Bennington.
G. II. Houghtop, North Bennington.
G. r. & A. B. Hawkins, So. SALISBURY.
o. Z. Adams, Arlington.
Z. @. Woodwork, o. E. Adamss& Co.,
East Arlington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17
Endorsed Army with $3.50.

LONDON. Jan. 1.-THE Right Hon.
Charles Booth, chairman Of the Booth
Steamship company and who has
studied and written on the conditions
of the poor, has contributed $3.50 to
the Salvation Army fund for the relief
of London's unemployed, with an ex-
preston of confidence in the army's
administration.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17

PALM BEACH, Fla. Jan. 1.-THE
Italian bark reported as wrecked on
the Florida coast is the Massa Il. Gree
co of Genoa, bound from Pensacola to
Buenos Ayres with cargo of 100000
feet of pine lumber. The wreck oc-
cured about six miles south of this
place. The bark is broken amidships,
her stern and bow dipping and her
mainmast gone. Captain Pietro Mu-
sante and the crew of fourteen were
saved
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17
m.rconi to Wed Princes. Ruspo,i.

ROME, Jan. 17.-Signor Marconi Of
wireless telegraphy fame, it is said, is
engaged to marry Princess Giacinta
Ruspoli, aged twenty-one years, the
youngest daughter Of Prince Francesca
Ruspoli, master of the holy hospice, a
high hereditary Vatican position.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17
r1uSlin Underwear.
Hosiery & Underwear.

At Prices that Make it Easy to Foot the Bill
Misses plain Hose, &c to 22c
&" fine ribbed Hose, &c to 22c
Children's Hose, &c to 23c
Boys Bicycle Hose, sc to 22o
No Mend Hose, 23c
Ladies' Hose, &c to 45c
Jersey Fleeced Vests and Pants 23c
d" Union Suits, 374c
heavy feeced Vests and Pants, 45c
All our Underwear at Saving Prices.
Four Thousand Yards of New Hamburgs
and Insertions, Swiss, Nainsook and
Cambria at prices that prove the Bar
gain.
Cambria Edgings and Insertions, 4c up
Nansook 4" DC up
Swiss +" &c up
1000 Yards Torchon Laces, 24e
1000 wide I" " 4c
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17
Carter senator From Montana.

HELENA, Mont, Jan. 17.-Thomas
n. Carter has been elected United
States senator, receiving fifty-two
votes.
Independence For Porto Rico.
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Jan. 17.-In
the legislature here bill declaring for
independence under an American pro-
tectorate was killed. The bill was in
troduced by member Of the Unionist
party, but the Republicans supported
1t, and Il was defeated by Unionist
votes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-17
Blanket and Comfort
able Department.

Here's the warmth for chilly nights
10 Heavy Gray and White Blank
cts SOC
10 4 Fine Gray and White Blankets SOC
Gray Blankets reduced as follows: 95c, $1.l6
s1.40, $500, 1925; all wool at S4,25
White Blankets reduced to Csc, S1l9, $l.40
$500, 1925, 1925; all wool, $425,
$500, $5.98
Bed Comfortables 75c to 1925