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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28
1T cREEPs UP A DOZEN POINTS

Better Feeling in Cotton Circles Is
Reported.
An advance of dozen points in cot.
ton values yesterday gave strength to
the market and some sales were made
at prices we'll above the dime. Good
cotton readily, sold at 1014 to 10s cents,
while something unusually fine might
have brought the half. Receipts at
the warehouses; were distressingIy
igh.-onIy 1856 bales
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28
DEATH OF MRS. GEO. ANDRAE
Former Americas Lady Passes Away
Sunday.

Friends in Americus were apprised
yesterday of the death of Mrs. George
Andrae, which occurred on Sunday
last at her home in st. Louis after q
brief illness. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrae
were residents of Americus for several
years, but some time since removed to
ST. Louis, where Mr.. Andrae has large
business interests. Mrs. Andrae, DUR
ing a long residence here. endeared
herself to many friends who will be
deeply grieved at the announcement OF
her death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28
MattingS.

Good heavy China mattlngs 15c and zoe per yard
Extra fine China and Jap mattngs at 25c, 30c and &c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28

Rooms for Rent-Apply 7O2 Church
street. Phone 2292. est
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28
THE "sIcN OF THE -FOUR" HERE
Detective Play at Opera Hour Tues
day Night.

Sherlock Holmes. in ''The Sign of
the Four" will be produced at the
opera house Tuesday night, and is one
OF the successful plays:produced. 1t
tells series of stage pictures, the ad-
ventures of the famed detective, Sher-
lock Holmes. 1t is full of stirring sat
uations and powerful dramatic climaxes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28

Faith is effective in saving the soul
only as it is powerful in regulating
the life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28

For SaIe;-One good horse. in good
condition. See Forrest Simmons. q st
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28

Main Springs 81. Bell, the jeweIsr,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28
GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
Rain Coats in This is the season
Great Demand for rain coats, and

UHeTe'S more style 60 rain coats
this season that ever before.
Tomorrow we'll place on sale
an! immense line of rain coats.
These garments are made of the
very best cravenette material have
new style pleated back and sleeves,
belted effect, full length extraordi.
nary value at$15.OO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28
AnS|ey's Store News

We want 10 interest you this week with Sinh
house furnishings as carpets, maltings rugs
and curtains. The most select line Of VOL
vets, BruSheIs and Ingrains we have had
in years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-10-28
OCCASION WAS MUCH ENJOYED
Library Festival Laat Evening Quite q
Success

Despite the rather unfavorabIe wealth
er last evening the library festival
proved quite success, socially and
financially, and was much enjoyed by
the many attending. The library holds
warm place in the public heart, and
any occasion in its behalf is always q
success, as it should be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
THE MARKETS.

opening. highest. ,owest and closing
quotations in today's markets:
Wheat.
May. 114H. 114% 1I3%, 1114s.
July, 9Sas, 1856. 9S1s. 9Sss.
COrn.
January. closed Az.
July. Is, is. AN, 4ff%
Oats.
January. closed 29A.
May. 31H, 31A, 81 q, 31A.
July. 3lA 31h. 81. 3lA.
Pork.
January, 1885. 1926. 1920. 1929.
May, 1880, 1850, 1850, 1852.
Lard.
January. 6.77. 6.75, $50, $50.
May, 7.O2, 7.O2, 6.S5, 6.S5.
Ribs.
January. s.s7. s.s7, $50, $50.
May, $40, go, 6.62, 6.62.
Receipts today-Wheat AZ, corn 635.
oats lO4. hogs $4,000. cattle $4,000, sheep
l5,00O.
81, corn 259, oats 81, cattle 10000.
nog market opened strong. Light
AGO. mixed and butchers 4.35 q
40. CAD heavy 4.404 AIS, rough heavy
Ca.tIe market opened shade higher
Hogs at Omaha 5000, cattle 1000 :.
Hogs at Kansas City 1900. cattle o.
900.
4, S Yards. $40 "a m.-Hog market
steady to a shade higher. Light 4.25M
$50, mixed and butchers 4.45 q 4: .,
good heavy 4.40@4.7., rough heavy 4.4O
eI4.50.
Cattle market steady to strong,
Reeyes 2S5 a 90, cows and heferS LOO
"a 20 stockers and feeders 1.S0 a 4.l5 &.
Sheep market strong.
Hog market closed strong. Light
425m4 $50. mixed and butchers 4-45 a.
AIS. good heavy 4.40@ Az, rough heavy
A.4OM $50
Cattle market closed steady.
sheep market closed strong.
New York Stocks.
New York. Jan: sugar I43. Gas
1879. c.. r. l. & p. 37A, southern Pa
cific IS Is, B.. & o. 100. Atchison COM
e St. p. 173A. Manhattan 166. Copper
80. n. Y. Central 145as. L. q \; l a0T
Canadian Pacific 1875, Leather com a
mon 134.. b. r.. r. 80 Is, T. S. Steel pre-
ferred ssM. L. s Steel common Snni1,o ,2 SgE'
i-nion Pacizc 1I4%. Coal & Iron az Is;
Erie common 40. wabash 21i;ho; pr cenrtsi
15sx. Car Foundry 3iN. Repnblic Steel
preferred IL, Republic Steel common
17L
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
REV. H0FFSTEN DECLINES
CALL TO OAKLAND CHURCH
Announces Decision to Remain With
Rock Island Congrega-
ton

Rev. c. e. Hoffsten, pastor Of the
Grace Lutheran church. announces that
he will not accept the call extended to
him by the Lutheran church of Oak
land, Neb. This news will without
doubt bring much joy to the hearts Of
his Pensioners.
The Nebraska congregation was
very anxious to secure the services of
Pastor Hoffsten. They made him a
good offer, and extended to him a I'M
animous call, but the young minister
did not deem it would be a wise plan
to make a change, and his reason can
best be ascertained in a statement that
he made yesterday. He said:
while the congregation at Oakland,
Neb., is one of the largest in the Ne
braska conference and the field is an
important one, requiring both Swedish
and English language, yet l consider
the work in the Grace church of the
utmost importance, the Grace church
being perhaps the foremost of all the
English churches in the Augustana
synod in which there are as yet II.
The Augustana synod finds itself at
present in the midst of a changeable
period-the language changing from
Swedish to English-hence the impor-
lance of the English church can be
duly appreciated. The history of the
Grace church stands firmly establish
ed, having a membership of 800 and
a debt cleared by $4,000. and SO we
look forward to better future. having
a great amount of influence, ever wild
ening it's scope and store of oppor-
tunitieS uDOn every hand"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
To All Whom II Nav Concern.

Public notice is hereby given that a
meeting of the stockholders of the Rock
Island Stair works will be held at the
Office of said company at No. 420
Eighteenth street, in the city of Rock
Island. ILL.,, Thursday. the 26th day of
January, A. ID. 1905. at the hour of 1:30
O'Clock p. m. for the purpose of vot-
ing on the proposition to- increase the
capital stock of said company to &c.,
600. and further of changing the name
of said company.
Dated at Rock Island. Ill. this oath
day of December. A. ID. 1904.
HARVEY IL. MACK. President.
DAVID J. SEARS. Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
JOSEPH REEVES KILLED BY
FALLING TREE IN IOWA
City, Meets Tragic Fate
Yesterday.

Joseph Reeves, native OF Moline. and
a resident of this city for some years,
was killed yesterday at New Sharon.
Iowa. by falling tree. Ex-Sherin l..
F. Cralle. who is an uncle of deceased,
was notified late yesterday afternoon,
and departed last evening for New Sha-
ron TO attend the funeral. The details
of the accident are unknown. Mr..
Reeves. who was about "a years of age,
was born in Moline. He left that city
some years ago, and made his home
near New Sharon. He is survived by
his wife and one child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
YEAR HAS Been
MOST PROSPEROUS
Whole Country Feels Benefits - New
York Life Leads Insurance
Companies.

New York, Jan. 4.-(Special Dis
patch to The Argus. 1.-The several
financial reviews indicate that 1901
has been a year of very great pros
perity. The presidents message with
its recommendations, as to the tariff
and control of the public corporations,
has been very favorably commented
upon by the business interests and
no fear is expressed that exereme Opin-
ions on the other side will prevail in
congressional enactment. The great
corn and cotton crops have made the
west and south prosperous and com
Portable and the labor situation in the
manufacturing districts of the north
and east is most satisfactory The
banking interests of all sections report
excellent results for the year The in
surance business, except for the Baiti
more fire, has never been more pros
porous. The life part of it is mani
tested by the early report of the New
York Life company. President Nc
Call states that the New York has pro
duced the largest business ever re-
ported by any similar company. The
policy holders are nearly million in
number and the insurance in force
approximates two billions in amount
The last quarter of the year added
nearly $3.50, 900 of applications for
new insurance in a total exceeding
$500. 200, 900 for the year The com
panys policy reserved securities in
clude government, state. municipal and
railroad bonds to the extent of $500
G00. 900. No stocks of any kind are
had as Investments and no bond in the
list is in default of interest. The com
pany during the GO years of its exist
ence has paid in claims to policy hold
ers over $55O,000, 900.
The enormous exports of the fiscai
year $1.46O. 1925. 900, and the advance
orders in the steel and iron trade al
indicate that 1905 will be a record year
unless labor troubles which are not
looked for now arise to change the Sit
uation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
TRAINS IN CRASH
Flying Freight Telescopes Local
at Marengo on Rock
Island.
TWO ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED
Wreck Occurs in Front of Company
Station This Morn
ing.

Marengo. Iowa, Jan. AT 9:02
O'Clock this morning, immedi-
ately in front of the depot here.
wreck occurred on the Rock Island
road which resulted in the telescoping
of some freight cars. the slowing in OF
a locomotive, and serious injuries to
several trainmen-
Train No. "a. fast extra freight, in
charge of Conductor Hendrickson.
drawn by locomotive No 1908. and
manned by Fireman F. c. Mckinley. OF
Council Bluffs. and an engineer whose
name could not be learned. rushed into
the Marengo depot at 9:02 O'Clock. She
was % minutes late and had been given
the right OF way TO 9:07 O'Clock.
In front of the ticket Office was train
No. ~. a local freight. composed Of
four freight cars and a caboose in
charge of Conductor Benjamin Els.
Engine Boiler stove In
Before the local freight could clear.
No. "a was upon her. telescoping sew
eral cars. smashing the pilot and nose
of the engine of the fast freight, No.
zoos. and slowing in her boiler.
The engineer OF the flying freight
leaped to escape injuries. but was roll
ed over and over on the frozen ground
so that he was picked up 80 feet from
where he had jumped. DR.. E. NJ.
Brown. the company's physician. at
tended him, and found that while Sc
verely bruised he had escaped without
any serious injuries
Fireman F. c. Mckinley. of Council
Bluffs. aged "a years. who was on the
engine Of the flying freight. also jump
ed and sustained serious injuries.
Car. On the Platform.
The telescoping OF local freight No
~. which occurred directly in front
of the depot, almost resulted in the
wrecking of the station. The telescop-
ed freight cars mounted the platform
and mixed things up badly.
Traffic was delayed for several hours
in consequence OF the wreck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
FUTILE WAS GIVEN AFFIDAVIT
Bishop Assured Talbot Presentment
SIGNATURES Were Good.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 4.-Bishop Dan
iel S. futile last night stated that be-
fore appointing the committee to inves-
tigate the presenment against Bishop
Talbot he had consulted his attorney.
Il was advised" said Bishop Tuttle,
mot to take any action on the pre-
sentiment until it was supported by an
affidavit regarding the authenticity of
the signatures. The affidavit was
sworn to before l took action in the
matter"
Sunbury, Pa. Jan. 4-Col. Clement,
of counsel for Bishop Talbot, said last
night the bishop deems it inexpedient
to make any further statement"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
STORE NEWS.
Attend Young & McCombs' Big Jan
uary Clearing Sale.


uary Clearing Sale.
The following are only a few Of the
many bargains.
Fleece lined shirt waists. &c and
soc.
Fancy mercerized sateen petticoats
sec.
Ladies' coats worth up to- s5.9S for
99c.
$4.9S long fur boa. sale price SOS.
Children's furs per set soc.
Large cedar tubs worth 81 for 39c.
Millinery one-half price.
Crockery 30 per cent discount.
Jewelry 90 per cent discount
See big advertisement. it is worth
your while, as it is money in your
pocket.
This sale continues the whole
month. but a great many of the good
things will go first. TO duplicates. tn,
idea of this sale is to unload before TAX
ing account of stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
To Whom il MAY Concern:

The co-partnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned doing bus
mess in the city OF Rock Island. Ill.
under the firm name OF Pardon e.
Son. has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. John NJ. Pardon
withdraws from said firm and Henry
a. J. Pardon will continue the bust
ness under his own name and collect
all accounts due said firm.
Rock Island. Ill. Jan. 3. 1905.
JOHN NJ PARDON.
HENRY \. J. PARDON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
BIG BOATS BEST
Gen sral Board of United States
Navy Draws Conclusion
From the War.
BATTLESnIPS RULE THE SEA
Sustains Recommendation of Heavy
Fight Craft for Our
Fleets.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 4.-Battle-
ships alone will give a nation command
of the sea. Torpedo boats are practic-
ally useless, either in a blockade or in
battles at sea. These are the conclu-
sions of the general board of the navy,
of which Admiral Dewey is president.
in review of the naval operations of
the Russo-Japanese war.
The board declares that Port Arthur
might have been captured months ago
and that thousands of lives and mil
lions in money might have been saved
had Japan possessed II battleships at
the beginning of the war instead of
only six.
To Correct an Impression.
This official report on the achieve
ments of the Russian and Japanese ma
vies is made at the present time in an
effort to correct the impression which
has gained some credence in this coun-
try to the effect that the value of the
battleship has been diScredited by the
war in the far east and that an undue
value has been attached to cruisers
and torpedo craft.
After commenting on the superb
condition and efficiency of the Japanese
feet, the report says:
In the brisk Inauguration of HOSTILE
ties by the Japanese torpedo boat flo
tilla during the night of Feb. 8, they
did undoubtedly deliver a telling blow
by disabling three Russian battleships.
The temporary Gripping of that force
affected the conduct of the operations,
not only during the begir7ing, but
throughout the entire first vase of
the war; the Japanese having that
stroke won the mastery of the Sc were
able to land troops at the Yalu and
later at Newchwang, instead of at the
far south end of the Korean PENN
sula.
Strength In Battleships.
This mastery was due to their hav-
ing the prepOnderating force of bat
tleshipS, which alone enabled them to
blockade the Russian fleet No more
eloquent tribute to the prominent val
lie of battleshipS is to be found than
this one circumstance that the small
margin of superiority thus obtained
saved the army hundreds of miles of
precarious and weary land transport
of men and supplies, enabling them to
strike swiftly. hard, and continuously
upon weaker enemy before he could
be reinforced.
ION the other hand, if, under nor
NAL conditions, battleships can be de-
stroyed or seriously damaged by I'M
supported torpedo boats, their value is
seriously compromised. This, however,
does not appear to be the case"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
New Department Added.

A new department has been added
at the head Office of the Modern Wood
man society. II will be known as the
suspension department From this de-
partmeht will be directed suspensions
of members and camps. consultations.
revocations. lapsations. etc Ii is n
new department in fraternal work. AT
he end of each year there will be
available a record and history. under
the heads stated. of every camp in the
Jurisdiction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
OPEN SESSIONS
Illinois Legislature Convsnes at
Capital and Or
ganizes.
YATES LAST MESSAGE READ
Retiring Governor Proposes Several
Reforms and Reviews His
Administration.

Springfield. ILL.,, Jan. 1.-The 4ith
general assembly of Illinois convened
at noon today. Both houses met, ~
ganized by electing officers, and re-
adjourned until tomorrow when the
houses will meet in joint session and
canvass the vote of the November
election. Charles e. Hull, of Salem
was elected democratic minority lead
er of the senate by reclamation.
UphoIds II Merit System.
Gov. Yates in his message made the
following references:
| am in hearty sympathy with the
advocates of the statute for a reason
able merit system. All must acknowl-
edge the prime importance. fitness and
experience in appointing public officers
and employees. To be successful and
practical, however, proposed legisla-
ton must be reasonable and sensible.
If it is desirable to vote at the polls
the same day throughout the state,
why is it not desirable to vote at pri-
maries on a common day? Why not
have all ward and township primaries
of all parties held on given Monday.
the county conventions on the next
day. Tuesday. and state convention on
a third day, Wednesday, and thus sim
plify the whole matter. 1t would keep
every politician at home and colonizcr
and walking delegate politician would
be "out of job" and so give home
rule. II would remove from every con-
test the hampering question of its eff
feet upon other contests at other
times.
AS to primaries the day is sure to
come when every man must vote his
direct choice, by ballot for both dele
gates and candidates. The plan is
American. republican and productive
of politics. / sincerely hope to see it
enacted into law at this session in
some form.
Pure Food Cause Gains.
II is gratifying that during the last
four years the cause of pure food
has made gratifying strides in our
state The act creating free employ
ment Offices is working satisfactorily.
During the year Gnueu oCt. l., 81, q
men, and women obtained employment
through the several Offices maintained
by the state.
The department of factory inspec
ton created in 1898 has been broad
ened in it's scope until today il is one
of the most important in Illinois. In
1893 the ratio of children employed to
adults was 50. In 1904 the ratio has
been reduced to II per cent. Atten-
ton is called 10 the desirability of
action looking to a revision OF the In
surance laws with a view to harmon
izing their provisions and conforming
their reur' -cmc1ts to present condi
tons and necessities.
The passage of law is urged pro
viding a penalty for the offense OF at
tempting to dissuade young men from
serving as members OF the national
guard of the state.
All the news all the time - THE
ApcTY0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
Tom Watson's Narrow Escape.

Greensboro, Ga, Jan. Awhile
Thomas E. Watson, late populist can
didate for president. was being enter
tanned at dinner yesterday at the home
of Alfred Branche, the house took fire
and Mr.. Watson and the other guests
narrowly escaped with their lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
Couqhs and Colds

All coughs. colds and pulmonary
complaints that are durable are quick.
ly cured by One Minute Cough Cure
Clears the phIegm. draws out inflam-
nation and heals and soothes the at
fected parts. strengthens the lungs,
wards on pneumonia Harmless and
pleasant To take Sold by all drug.
gists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
Many Officers Fall.

The number of officers killed was
proportionately created than in any
battle known in history. This was
due TO the frequent lethargic condition
of the men, who, without food and
without sleep. moved only when order
cd by their officers.
The Russians estimate that the TAX
ing of the fortress has cost Japan
100000, 900.
1t is learned that when Gen. Stoes-
sci wrote to Gen. Nogi regarding tho
surrender of the fortress he said:
Il have 5000 men in the forts an
6.00O of these are able TO fight. II
you do not accept my proposal these
men will die fighting. but it will cost
you three times their number to Kill
them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
CITY CHAT.

Arctics at Dolly Bros
Overshoes at Dolly Bros.
Call for Improved Zazaro.
Lage-Waters for fine footwear.
Tri-City lowell Supply company.
For bus, baggage. call Robb's.
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz.
For real estate and insurance, E. j.
Burns.
All the popular periodicals at Stein
er's Fifth avenue pharmacy.
W. H. Siemon will do your tin work;
1927 Sixth avenue. New phone STAG.
walline & Hamilton. express and
transfer. Old phone 1910. new 1854.
Peanut candy and taffy 10 cents per
pound at Petersen's, 1914 Third ave-
nue.
The stage of water at the Rock Isl:
and bridge was Cos at a. IN. and at
noon.
Try our 90 cent coffee Best in the
town for the money at Rachman's
grocery.
Fancy New York apples 25 cents a
peck. 80 cents a bushel at Rachman's
grocery.
Mrs. Austin's says my buckwheat
cakes will please you if you love the
good old fashion flavor.
For an early breakfast nothing is
quite so fine as Mrs. Austin's famous
buckwheat. So good you always want
more.
The Central church guild will meet
tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. II. NJ.
Freeman, Eleventh street and Second
avenue.
Go to the packing house market for
pigs feet. pigs heads. hearts. uvers.
back bones. shoulder bones, leaf lard,
spare ribs, tenderloins. pork trim
mings and Boston butts.
Report your changes to Stones city
directory, Office northeast corner Sec
ond avenue and Eighteenth street, or
call up old phone 553 l..
Go to- the packing house market for
pigs feet. pigs heads. hearts, livers,
back bones. shoulder bones, leaf lard.
spare ribs. tenderloins, pork trim
mings and Boston butts.
Mrs. J. n. Camp has removed her
shoe shop from 1905 Third avenue to
171S Third avenue, across from Nc
Cabes. Repairing promptly done.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Broad
way Presbyterian church will meet to-
morrow afternoon at 2 at the home of
Mrs. Titterington, SIG Twenty-second
street.
May Flower camp No. 101, r. n. of
a. will give a social and dance at
Carse's hall Thursday evening. Jan. ).
Admission Is cents including refresh
mentS.
Telephone your orders for hickory
shop wood to the Mutual Wheel COM
,any, Moline, Ill. Delivered to any
address in Rock Island for So per
load. Both phones.
Go to the packing house market for
pigs feet, pigs heads. hearts. livers.
back bones. shoulder bones. leaf lard
spare ribs. tenderloins. pork trim
mings and Boston butts.
Stones city directory is now being
prepared for the printers and all those
having recently changed the address
OF their residence or are contemplat-
pg same are requested to report the
same at the directory Office northeast
corner of Second avenue and Eigh-
teenth street or call up old phone
553 l..
Miss Charlotte Mckinley last even
ing entertained a number of her Dav-
export friends at her home, 531 Tween
tieth street. for Miss Bessie McCor-
mick, of Davenport, who is home for
the holidays from the Madam school of
Omaha Cards and music were feat
ures of the evenings entertainment.
First prizes were won by Miss Bessie
Mccormick and J. Carmichael. and the
consolation trophies by Miss Catherine
Mccormick and Ray Halligan.