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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-10
Weather.

Showers tonight and to-
morrow, not so warm tomor.
row; light variable winds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04

short time by Mrs. Merk and other
members of the family.
Carl HelIpenstell, A. II. Lift and
Gus Bruchman leave the FIRST part of
the week for a sojourn at West Baden
Springs.
Bishop NJ. E. Fawcett of the Episco-
pal diocese of Quincy will arrive from
Quincy tonight and tomorrow will of
ficiate at Trinity church.
NJ. II. Sexton has returned from Chi
cago, where he attended a meeting of
the executive board of the National As
sociation of Minor League clubs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
PERSONAL POINTS.

A. b. Andrews. of Burlington, is
visiting friends in the city.
Miss Ella Ullemeyer has returned al
ter a visit of 10 days in Chicago.
Mrs. w. y. Clarke departed last ev-
ening for a two months visit in Arizo-
Ma and the southwest
Mr.. and Mrs. VI. II. Brugge have
returned from an extended visit in
Oklahoma and Indian Territory
John Merk. Sr.. and son John nave
departed for Seattle. Wash. They VIII
make their home in future near
Seattle, where they will be joined in a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04

Elsewhere appears the call for the
democratic primaries and city conven-
ton as issued by Chairman Cavanaugh
and Secretary Sexton. obedient to the
action of the recent meetings of the
democratic city-township committee.
The apparent disqualification of senti-
ment in the party on c. B. Marshall as
candidate for mayor has already been
mentioned in The Argus, and it seems
TO be the consensus of opinion in the
party that should Mr. Marshall give his
consent his nomination would come
with practical unanimity. With the ad-
vantages that the party enjoys in the
two model administrations of Mayor
Medill. which the party would no doubt
be glad to reward with another nomi-
nation had not Mr.. Medill made it clear
some time ago that he was not to be
considered as a candidate again, there
is every incentive for enthusiasm in
the party ranks from one end of the
city to the other.
Apart from Mr.. Marshall such men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
Reynolds Physician With
Victim During Con-
WILSON'S.
SUSPECTS POISONING
Relates Conversation Held
With Widow After the
Funeral.

The cross examination of DR.. Moore
was resumed at the opening of the cir
cult court in the Johnston murder trial
this morning, the room being filled with
spectators, many of whom were wo-
men. He said that IN his conversation
with Mrs. Johnston after the death of
her husband she never intimated that
he had committed suicide He said
that saltpetre generally is not classed
as a poison, although it might have ia
tai effect if taken in excessive guam
titles. The characteristic effects of
saltpetre and strychnine were not SIM
liar. The action OF strychnine was
upon the nervous system through the
brain. He could not state positively
that strychnine poisoning was the
cause of death, but he would give it as
his opinion.
Records of Strychninc Sales.
Nj. G. Crandall, druggist at Reynolds
offered record of two sales of strych
nine TO Joseph Johnston. one on the
18th of May, 1904, and the other June
10, 1904. Both were purchased. as stat
ed, for killing rats. The first purchase
was Is grains. the second 10 grains.
The first purchase Was put mp in origi
nal package which resembles the short
bottle produced in evidence. The sec
Ond was put up in a two-drachm homeo-
pathic vial. He had a conversation
with defendant from two to four weeks
before the first purchase was made
about poisons and the best one to use
to get rid of rats. If ne told her any
thing he said that strychnine would
Kill if anything would. He sold salt
pctrc in the course of business to any
one who called and in whatever guam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
LIND LOSES SUIT.
Seeks Recovery of SIS, 900 Dam
ages From Moline Board
of Education.
FLAG POLE FALLS; INJURED
Accident Occurs While He is a Work
on the Ericsson Build
ing.

Judge w. H. Gest, in the circuit
court, has sustained the demurrer of
the Moline board of education in the
suit of Andrew Lind for $4,000 dam
ages for injuries sustained by the col
lapse of a flag pole on the Ericsson
school in 1901.
The secretary of the board employ
ed Lind to remove the pole, agreeing
to pay him a stated sum for the work.
One of Lind's legs was broken and
he was otherwise permanently injur-
ed. he claims in his suit.
Board Is Not Liable.
The court, in giving his ruling. held
that the board was a quasi public or
ganization and relations between it
and its employees were not such that
the former could be held liable for
injuries that might befall the latter.
The suit was accordingly dismissed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04

The Unions spasm of yesterday,
apropos of the democratic city-township
committees change of date for the
holding of the convention, is indicative
of the lurking fear that is felt by all
republicans that something is very apt
to happen in the republican convention
that will weaken its chances before the
people and thus afford added advan-
tage to the democrats in holding sub
sequent convention, although the dem
Ocratic committee in arranging the
dates for it's own convention and pri-
maries was not moved by thought of
what the republicans might do. The
later date was found to be not only
more convenient. but was necessitated
by the exigencies of the situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
Horse Auction.

Fifty head of horses of all kinds are
wanted to put in auction sale March
II. Must be well broke. Tri-City
Auction & Commission company. For
further information call on or address
at once. F. ID. VanPelt, auctioneer.
Old. phone 791. 222 East Third
street, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
DEMOCRATS TO Determine
COURSE IN THE CAMPAIGN
In Convention to Be Held the Middle of Mont1
1.-The Representation.

as J. w Cavanaugh. E H. Guyer. l.. d.
Nudge. NJ. S. Heagy, Capt George La
mont. Daniel Corken, w. b. Mcintyre
and James Price have been discussed,
Mr. Mcintyre having also been sug-
gested in connection with the nomina-
ton for city clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04

Monday. Some of the best talent OBJ
tainable has been secured for the en-
tertainment. The lodge has gained an
enviable reputation as entertainers,
and the preparations made indicate
that Mondays event will be a great
success
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04

with her privately. He told her there
were some rumors or some remarks
that some people thought that there
was something wrong about Mr.. John
stOn'S death. He asked the defendant
if she was going away. She said, mo.
doctor; l am not going at ALL" He
| said he came there thinking she might
go on the next train and told her he
would like to talk to her about her
husbands death.
Never Talked of Suicide.
He asked her if there had been any
strychnine in the house. She said
there had been. 1t had been bought
three times that summer. He asked
her if she thought or if Johnston had
ever talked or threatened suicide
She said, mo, don't think he is a
man that would ever think of that"
She had said before that she thought
some of going to Nebraska. She had
a farm out there that she wanted to
| sell and settle up some business. He
told her that he was little afraid may
| be there would be some trouble made
over the case later on. He heard
that she left Monday morning after
| this talk which was on the preceding
Friday. He treated Johnston on July
| 30 preceding. He found him sitting on
the edge of the bed in a nervous con-
dition, twitching considerably in the
lower limbs. He gave him some med
icine to quiet him, got him in bed and
covered him up. He seemed to get
easier and Quieter He stayed with
him awhile and then went home
Knew Mr.. Johnston's general physical
condition between that time and the
day of his death; saw him riding
around in his usual health Before
July he had prescribed for what he
diagnosed as eczema in the lower
limbs. From the symptoms seen on
the morning he died and assuming
that strychnine was found in the or
gans of his body after death he would
say that Johnston came to his death
by strychnine poisoning. Upon cross
examinati witness stated he had
known deceased for Is or 20 years.
He bad practiced medicine since
1886; never had a case of strychnine
poisoning in actual practice. Opinion
| is based upon the symptoms discover
| ed and the assumption that strychnine
was afterwards found in his body He
said saltpetre was a cumulative poi
son requiring an ounce or two to be
fatal. In strokes of apoplexy there
was not always a twitching of the
body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
Weston Repeats in Evening.
Mannerchor Concert Toniqht.

The Rock Island Mannerchoir gives
its second concert of the season this
evening at Turner hall. An attractive
program has been prepared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04

Meeting Of Council.
The March meeting Of the city coun-
Gil will be held Monday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
Get HIGH SCORES
Close Bowling Match Between
Shannon AMI Kai.
ser.
ROCK ISLANDER is WINNER
Defeats Moline. Crack Player in Ten
Game Contest For $50
Bet.

Joe Shannon, of Rock Island, de-
feated Tom Kaiser, of Moline, in 10
game bowling match for $50 a side on
the Davenport alleys yesterday after
noon. Both men were in great form,
Shannon rolling a total of 1889 pins,
with a game average of 1899, making
A strikes. &c spares. 10 splits. and
having but three errors. His scores by
games were: 1913. 205. III, III, 157. 222.
236. 1872, 1913. 1877. Kaiser rolled a total
of 1927, with a game average of 1927,
having "A strikes, As spares, IL splits
and two errors. His scores by games
were: 1874. 147, zoo, 165, 10, 2O3, 2OG,
204, 24C, 1856.
Weston Repeats In Evening.
G. f. Weston. manager of the Cen
trail alleys, bowled Kaiser three games
for SO side at Moline last evening.
Weston took three straight, having a
margin of 45 points. The Flying Dutch
men at Moline last evening won from
the Recruits of this city in the Tri-City
league series. The Moline Brunswicks
met the Centrals here. Two matches,
one postponed, were played, and the
teams broke even.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Miss Agnes Schillinger last evening
entertained a company of friends at
her home, 1920 Thirteenth avenue. in
honor of Miss Gertrude Merk, who is
soon to depart for Seattle, Wash, to
make her home The evening was very
pleasantly spent in music and games.
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04

Rock Island lodge. No. Is. l. o. o.
F. has completed arrangements for
the old-fashioned entertainment and
dance to be given at the hall next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
Some Housefurn-
ishingS

THAT got wet and were oy-
erlooked. Really not much
damaged but must be gotten
out of the way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04

lite Pans, sizes 1 to quart, H.
Heavily Coated Granite Inc
wash Basins ................AV O
Asbestos Stove Mats, 10
Z LOT ~
Landers. Frary & Clark's best Steel
Knives and Forks. set of o.
one dozen pieces .... OOC
Tea Pots. heavily nickeled 90
on copper INSTRUMENTATION. .OOS
IA OF. heavy timed dish X
pans. half value ...... IOO
Scalloped Deep Cake Tins, Eo
worth 10c. at for ......... OC
Hat and Coat Racks, 20
to close .................. "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04

The last in the series of dancing
parties planned by a committee of the
members of the tri-city councils of the
Knights of Columbus was given last
evening at Rock Island Industrial
Home hall. The hall was specially
decorated for the occasion, streamers
of greenery extending from wall TO
wall and INTERVENING at the center of
the ceiling. Frappe was served
There were in attendance 100 couples
from the tri-cities. The music was by
Ogden's.
Master Ilsley Rexdale entertained a
party of little friends this afternoon,
in honor of his 5th birthday, at the
family home, corner Eleventh avenue
and Fourteenth-and-a-half street. Mu-
sic and games were happy features of
the time. Misses Jessie Donaldson,
Norma Frazier. Cecil Martens, Ruth
Richards and Phyllis Rexdaie assisted
the little host in entertaining the
young gentlemen. whose ages ranged
from to 6 years Lunch was served
AT o'clock The dining room was
decorated in red and was the scene of
much jollity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
RieidIy Cross Examined.

The cross-examination conducted
by Mr. Searle was very rigid
and searching. but the witness was ap-
parently mistaken in his testimony.
He stated that tests in this case occu-
pied the greater part of four days and
four nights; that no one assisted him
and no one meddled with his work /:
that he was told that strychnine poison
was suspected. and consequently look.
ed for that, but also looked for any evi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
Boys Shoes

MbS HAVE solved the hardest
w problem which confronts all
parentS-where to buy good shoes
for the boys at hard pan prices
We have the best assortment. best
made, long-wearing boys shoes
ever got together hereabouts. We
quote only a few
Boys Box Calf Butchers. heavy oak
soles. extra weight lining. you've
never seen the equal of these at the
price:
Boys sizes . $500 pair
Youths sizes 49,. .$1.75 pair
Boys Velour Calf and Nici Kid
Shoes. splendid value at $3.50. these.
all sizes, 2JS to co M
. n V&OVO
Youths Sizes, 1874 to e $175
Little Gents sizes, to 10. $50
Other good styles and good wearers,
at $1.69. $1.45. $1.25 e. an
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 4ISVV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
LinoleumS

A big new stock in and IL feet
widths. printed and inlaid. floral and
conventional designs. To start
them off briskly, few nice, choice
patterns go on sale at the special
price Of per 97iZo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04

Apart from Mr.. Marshall such men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-04
Furniture and Car
pet Dept.

80 Administer Rugs, high grade
goods in fine Oriental patterns and
colorings, 27x63 inches. were used
in trim and are slightly soiled-
Your choice, while RI OK
lHSy last wv
Several odd chairs and rockers to
be disposed of at once. and these
prices are for quick clearance:
$500 chairs for ..............$t .26
$500 Rockers for ........ .$1.65
Kitchen cabinets. 45-inch top. 2
large bins, drawers. 60 IN
. boards. etc. OOsOV
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-04-06
Drouth in Andalusia.

Madrid, April lowing to an extreme
drouth all field work in Andalusia has
been suspended for considerable time,
and crops are threatened with total de-
structiOn. The cost OF necessaries Of
life has risen to eXorbitant figures. The
municipal authorities have done their
best to alleviate the distress, but the
funds at their disposal will soon be eX-
hausted The national government has
started public works In many places
and has sent pecuniary assistance to
the limited extent possible under the
budget requirements; but unless there
Is rain soon to enable agricutuTlsts to
resume their labors, serious conse-
quences are likely to ensue, especially
as the drouth, which at first was con-
fined to Andalusa, Is beginning to
spread to Valencia. Arragon and other
provinces Up to the present time Moth
Ing serious has happened, Laborers, IN
In spite OF the great distress, have con,
tented themselves with Insisting that
the municipal authorities shall give
them work or help. No disturbances
are reported, save few instances OF
peasants waylaying carts carrying
bread or forcing their way into bak-
cries. Today, however the governor Of
Seville telegraphs that the whole coun.
try Is alarmed, as the situation Is rap
Idly becoming unbearable,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-04-06
LATE LOCALS.

The annual meeting Of the Utah
Wool Growers association is being held
this afternoon, in Jesse NJ. Smiths Of
fees
Fish Commissioner John Sharp will
ship 10000 trout fry to Carbon county,
Saturday morning; and 10000 to MIL
lard county, Friday night,
Henry c. Cox OF ogden and Miss Ada
Bates Of Ophr were united In marriage
at the county clerks office today by
Deputy Clerk David A. Smith,
Mrs Robbins and 7-year-old daugh-
ter, residing at 1913 lola avenue ara
reported as being III with smallpox,
They are under quarantine at their
home.
The local officers Of the national
guard met last night, and took active
steps toward the organization OF the
proposed officers association, Valu-
able advice viii be given by officers at
Fort Douglas,
Judge Morse today rendered a decree
In favor Of plaintiff In the case Of Carr
], Kylen against Harriet NJ Ball and
William HIATT quieting PLAINTIFFS title
to pait OF the southeast quarter Of
section 3. township south, range 1
west, salt Lake meridian.
The preliminary hearing Of Frank
DeviCh and the other Austrians who
were implicated In the recent riot at
Bingham, In which one Austrian was
Killed and Deputy Sheriff Chidester and
several other men were injured, has
been set for next Wednesday before
Justice Of the Peace Lee at Bingham
Tn case will be prosecuted by Asst
County Atty, Hanson,
The next social function for the bene-
nj Of the fund of the proposed Uni
yersity Of Utah gymnasium building
viii be given on April 10. and Il will
take place at thu University. II is TO
be dance, and It Ia believed and hoped
that Il viii be a financial and social
success The musicale given ut the
home Of Mr. and Mrs, w, w. Ritter on
Monday netted considerably over 500
10 the fund.
Bishop Thomas II. Harper OF Albion,
Ida, Is In town to attend conference
He reports a party Of II coming from
Albion, most OF the trip having been
taken by the Short Line extension
from Mlnidoka, The distance from AL
bion 10 Burley the new Short Line
town, is now only IA miles by wagon
and the remainder Of the trip can all
be made by rail. The saving OF time is
a great one and Ia much appreciated
by the people Of that vicinity, Bishop
Harper states that the railroad line Is
being actively pushed on towards Twin
Falls, and that town lots Will be sold In
Burnley Immediately
Postmaster Thomas has received a
dozen letters, and letters have been re-
coiyed In the Salt Lake newspaper
Offices asking the name Of the young
Alabama grass widow who wrote 10
him In advertisement for "a real nice
young man for a husband" The post
master declines TO make public her
name as there are indications that a
certain class OF people who are always
on the lookout TO ensnare .unsophisu-
Gated women would take advantage Of
the opportunity 10 entlce the young
woman out here for no good purpose
one OF the parties making inquiry, is
an army ofilcer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-04-06
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The choir and congregation sang;
How firm a foundation ye Saints Of
the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent
world
What more can He say than to you He
hath said
You who unto Jesus for refuge have
fed
Prayer was offered by Elder Angus
NJ. Cannon.
Singing by the choir;
Though deepnlng trials throng the
way,
Press ON, press on, ye Saints Of God,
Ere long the resurrection day
WIN spread It's life and truth
abroad,
President Anthem II. Lund was the
first speaker OF this session Of the con-
ference He began by reading some
stanZas of the hymn last sung by the
choir. He endorsed the statements made
by President Smith concerning the tith-
ing The tithlng, he said was used
only for the purposes Of the Church,
and the President did nothing with tho
finances Of the Church without consult
ing his counselors. The records of the
Church are open to the inspection Of
the Saints they are carefully audited
by a committee. This year President
Lund said, larger amounts had been
expended for meetlnghouses and Church
schools than IN the previous year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-04-06
BIT OFF HIS EAR.
VIM. NJ. Newman Horribly Dishgured
By Teeth Of He'aman Campbell.

William NJ Newman, son Of William
J. Newman Of the board OF education,
was the victim Of a dastardly assault
near his home In Park Valley Utah, on
Tuesday, with the result that he will be
disfigured for life.
From accounts which reached Salt
Lake today Helaman Campbell, former
~ of Rosette, but now a resident OF
Naf, Ida, and Mr.. Newman had a mis-.
understanding over pump which New,
man claimed. Campbell undertook to
remove II from the premises when New
man demonstrated with him Words
followed and finally Campbell Jumped
at the young man from behind. placed
his fingers In his eyes and buried his
teeth In Newmans ear. Tearing at his
ear he bore him to the ground In ad.
dltion to being badly bruised up New.
man lost a portion of his ear which n
is presumed his assallant swallowed, as
subsequent search over the ground
where the crime was committed failed
TO locate II,
II is stated that bad blood was engen.
dered because of land purchased by the
salt Lake boy from Campbells mother.
The old lady who Is over so years OF
age, witnessed the assault, and falntel
while the trouble was IN progress
Campbell was promptly arrested ana
Will undoubtedly be held on the charge
Of mayhem.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-04-06
RARE TREAT IN STORE.
Australasiau Reunion in Assembly
Hall Saturday Night,

Since the organization Of Zon's
Maori association in Cos "a large num-
Der OF missionary re lnions have been
held and the yarious missions ana con-
ferences have formed similar organizo-
tions. This pioneer association, form
cd Of returned Elders and Saints from
New Zealand Australia and Tasmania,
always enjoys a rich treat at confer
ence time and already a large number
OF Elders have arrived, some from far
distant points.
The reunion viii be held on Saturday
evening next In the Assembly han,
commencing al 30 sharp and a cordial
invitation has been extended to all
Interested ana everybody is invited
Elder silver who recently returned
from New Zealand, brought a fine coll
lection Of new stercopticon views and a
vivid description VIII be given of the
hot lakes district pink and white ter
races In fact the Yellowstone park
OF the Antlpodes,
The beautiful Maori carvings viii be
shown IN the native dwellings, besides
the varied scenery OF MaOridom Dur
ing the evening a series of moving pic
lures win Illustrate the world famed
Passion Play as presented at Ober-
ammergau, Germany and the various
scenes IN the life of Christ will he
realistically portrayed, Bible students
viii thus be favored with a very rich
treat.
A musical program Will precede the
foregoing consisting Of Maori quar-
tet, vocal solo by Miss Clair williams,
solo By Mr., Frank Foster; plano solo
by Miss Jessie Gudgelli duet by Misses
Evans recitation by Mr., Olga Chand-
Ter; solo by Miss Olive Clark. Accom-
PIANIST, Miss Ethel Connolly.
Reserved seats are provided for the
Elders and their friends and all the
rest of the seats will be free to all who
desire to attend.