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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
THE METHoDIsTs.

One of the most remarkable demon
STATIONS ever witnessed in any church
assembly occurred in Winchester yester-
day, shortly before the close of the one
hundred and twenty.frst Baltimore con.
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, when the committee
which tried Rev. J. o. Knott, of Lex
ington, on charges of deception, brought
in verdict Of acquittal and fully exon
Grated the minister. When the verdict
was anuounced the entire assemblage OF
over 500 persons arose and vociferously
applauded. When quiet was restored
Bishop Duncan, in thanking the trial
committee for its verdict and expressing
his entire confidence in Mr.. Knott, stated
that be had never witnessed such a re-
markable scene at any Methodist con-
ference.
Mr.. Knott was present, but made no
sign of being affected by the verdict. He
was warmly congratulated by scores OF
friends, lie was charged with misapply-
ing certain funds of the Salem Church.
The committees report, which was
adopted. was as follows
eve, the committee OF trial in the case
of Rev. John O. Knott, of Lexington,
believing the charges brought against
him to have been occasioned by COM
bination of circumstances and misunder-
standings between the parties concerned,
and some lack of carefulness on the part
of Brother Knott, beg leave to bring in
the unanimous verdict of not guilty as
charged"
The report of the bible board was read
aud adopted. 1t showed that $6l9 had
been paid the Bible cause, an advance
of sl2 over last year. The conference
statistical secretaries made their annual
reports The conference membership is
"a, S29, an increase of 1913; rs local
preachers, 500 Sunday schools, 1896
teachers, 1888 infants baptized, ,40l
adults baptized, So junior aud l65 senior
Epworth Leagues; junior members,
2, 1856; seniors, 6,S85 total 1920.
A resolution was adopted appointing
a committee to consider the advisability
of arranging a Baltimore Conference
Preachers Institute and make a report
at the next session of conference. Bishop
Duncan read the appointments for the
ensuing year, prefacing the announce
ment with an address.
The following arsthe appointments for
Washington district: J. 5. Hutch
inson, presiding elder. Mount Vernon
Place, W. F. Locke; Epworth, ID. L.
Blackmore; Marvin, J. G. Hawk; West
Washington, w. H. Ballengee; North
Washington, P. w. Jefries; Del Ray,
w. P. Johnson; Alexandra, j. P.
Stump; Fredericksburg, j. II. Light;
Falls Church, w. H. Wolf; Leesburg,
W. l.. Dolly; Loudoun, J. l.. Kidder;
Middleburg, T. Cooper; Hillsboro, w.
NJ. Waters, Hamilton, F. A. Strother;
Warrenton, w. ID. Keene; Marshall, J.
NJ. Hawley, one to be suprliedi Fairfax,
J. w. Smith; Sterling, o. F. Burgess;
Occoquan, w. B. Dorsey; Fauquier, w.
T. Cover; Remington, q. d. Harrison;
Sudey, S. V. Hildebrand; Manassas, s.
X. Cockrell; Stafford. @. NJ. Farver;
Morrisyille. Horner WEIGH; Prince Will
liam, supplied by j. Watkins,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
Mr.. Hay Improving.

Gibraltar, March 29.-Secretary OF
State Hay, who was reported to be in q
serious condition when he left New
York, arrived here this morning on the
White Star liner Cretic, after a pleasant
voyage. Mr.. Hays condition Is much
better, and he is improving every day.
He will start on a tour of the town at
10 o'clock this morning. BY Mr.. Hays
own request, no official reception was
rendered him on his arrival here.
Richard L. Sprague, the American con-
sui at Gibraltar, escorted Secretary Hay
in his trip about the town. From Gibral-
tar Mr.. Hay will go to Naples, via
Algiers. He left here at noon for the
latter city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
News Of the Day.

Thomas II. Wickes. for years heai OF
the operating department OF the Pullman
Palace Car Company, died suddenly ia
Chicago yesterday.
This morning the annual session OF
the Baltimore Conference Methodist
Episcopal Church convened in Foundry
Church, Washington.
The federal grand jury at Chicago
investigating the alleged beef trust
returned an indictment last night against
Thomas J. Connors, general superin-
teudent for Armour& Go. The charge
is interfering with witness summoned
to appear before the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29

= IT IS SAID that Secretary Hitchcock has
begun rigid investigation of the Inter
ior Department, and especially of the
land office to ascertain if there has been
collision between employees and the
land grabbers in the West. The pub
lie land frauds perpetrated upon the
government have been so extensive
that the possibility of a conspiracy in
the departmentitsel to aid the swindlers
cannot be ignored. Secretary Hitchcock
is also said to be DESTROYS Of ascertaining
IN what shape the records were left by
Representative Hermann when he retired
from the land office commissionership.
Hermann is now under indictment in
Washington for destroying public records.
II is not thought that Mr.. Hitchcock will
have much difficulty in showing collision
If nothing worse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
Famine in Turkish Armenia.

London, March Traditional dis.
patches received here from Van, Turkish
Armenia, confirm the earlier reports of
suffering from famine in that region.
Cable messages received by the Armenian
society here say that the greatest poverty
exists. In many Of the villages, there
is an entire lack OF foodand deaths fsom
starvation are beginning to be reported.
Conditions are growing worse and the
outlook is very gloomy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
From Washington.
[CorrespondeueeSof the Alexandria Gazette

lCorrespondeneesof the Alexandria Gazette
Washington. ID. c., March 30.
The Isthmian Canal Commission this
evening sent their designations to the
President ia response to request from
him transmitted through the Secretary
OF War.
The President has decided To- appoint
Theodore p Shonts, president of the
Glover Leaf Railroad as chairman OF the
seorganized Panama Canal Commission.
Mr.. Shonts, Judge Charles f. Magoon
and Chief Engineer John Finlay Wal
lace will be the three principal members
Of the Canal Commission. Magoon will
be thegOvernor ofthe canal zone, Wallace
pilJ have supreme charge of all the en-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
Japanese Loan.

London, March 29.--The entire issue
of $4,000, 600 pounds sterling of the
Japanese loan was over subscribed by
noon today Great crowds besieged the
three banks through which the loan was
issued. The greatest anxiety was mani
tested to secure part of the loan.
Similar scenes were witnessed yesterday
afternoon when the prospectus for the
loan was issued, Long lines of people
struggled for admission 10 the banks
and special forces Of police were needed
10 control the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
Hart Gets Decision.

San Francisco, March 29.-Marvin
Hart will have the chance OF meeting Jim
Jeffries for the heavy weight champion.
ship next summer The Louisville fighter
secured the decision over Jack Johnson,
the negro heavy weight, in 20 round
bout at Woodward's Pavilion last night,
but neither pugiIist showed any cham
pionship form. Hart was the worst punish
ed of the two. Referee Greggains gave
the decision to Hart because ofhis game
ness and aggressiyeness. Hart was
the aggressor in the last three rounds,
and kept pilipg ia with hard rights to
the body. Johnson acted as though
he was tired, and his seconds kept cal
ling upon him to hit it up. Hart made
n target of the negro's ribs.
Jim Jeffries, heavyweight champion, de-
clares his willingness TO meet Marvin Hart.
if the public desires TO have him fight the
Louisville pugilst. Jetiries says he will re-
tire from the ring this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
Today's Telegraphic News
liontague and Marlin

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gszstte.l
Richmond, Va, March 29.-GoV.
Montague has practically decided to
take the stump for the U. S. Senate
next week and is getting affairs in shape
for this purpose. The place is not yet
decided upon but il will be Danslllle.
most likely. Senator Martin is back
here working like beaver both on
Richmond and the State situation and
has large corps of photographers send
ing out letters and campaign matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
Rest Remedy for Constipation.

"The finest remedy for constipation !
ever used is Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets" says Mr.. Eli Butler,
of Frsnkyille, N. Y. They act gently
and without any unpleasant effect, and
leave the bowels in perfectly natural
condition" Sold by Gibson q Tim
herman and w. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
A Destructive Fire.

To draw the Ere out of a burn, or heal a cut
without leaving scar, use Dewitt's Witch
Hazel Salye. A specific for piles. Get the
genuine. ]. L. Tucker, editor Of the Har;;
monizer, Centre, Ala, writes: u have useo
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salye IN my iamiy
for piles. cvtx and burns. Ii is the best saiye
ON the market. Every family should keep u
on hand" Sold by all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
Attacked by a Mob

and beaten in a labor riot, until covered with
sores, Chicago street ear conductor applied
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and was soon sound
and well. use it in my family" writes G.
J. WEIGH, of Tekonsha, Mich, land find it
perfect Simply great for cuts and burns
Only 25c @ L. S. Leadeater 4 Sons dru
gfOre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
DIED.

In Washington. ID. c., Tuesday, March q,
1870, at l2:45 a. M, Mrs. VIRGINIA EMER-
SON, aged 20 years, wife OF the late w. Riley
Emerson. Funeral tomorrow Thursday,
March 30, at 8 p. M. from the residence Of
w. Harry Kirk, 20S north Columbus street,
this city, TO which her friends are invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29

The ACTION of the Baltimore and
Virginia Conferences in returning Rev.
Messrs. j. P. Stump and J. A. Jefers
TO their respective charges in this city is
received with much satisfaction, not only
by the congregations over which these
ministers preside, but by members fall
ecclesiastical denominations in this city,
IS we'll as the community atlarge- They
are both able, efficient and energetic in
the work to which they have been called
and they have made lasting friendship
wherever they have become acquainted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29

IT Is evident that conferences and
church councils generally are not as
much sought for now as in years gone
BY. This was shown Monday in Win
chester when the time came for selecting
the place for the next meeting of the
Baltimore Conference, NJ. f. Church
South. But two places applied-Cum-
berland, Md, and Charlestown, w. Va.
The trouble ofentertaining enters largely
into such matters now, and then the old
time hospitality is giving way 10 the
new order Of things. Sad but true.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.

Fewer gallons: takes less Of Deyoe Lead
aud Zinc than mixed paints. Wears longer;
twice - long ~ lead and oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-29

The Market.
Georgetown, Mar. 2s.-Wheat sl.OosSl.l0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Odd Fellows Memorial.

Committees of the three subordinate
Odd Fellow lodges of the city are very
busily engaged in making preparations
for the memorial service which is to
be held this year The joint memorial
service of the Odd Fellows is an an
nual event and the date set is June IS.
As is always the custom it will he
held Sunday morning at Riverside and
the following lodges will take part:
Swedish Olive lodge No. 5S3, Manuafc-
turers lodge No. ass. Moline lodge No.
1873. Canton Plow City No. ~, Canton
Moline No. 60 Moline Encampment
No. 153, Swedish Olive Rebekah lodge
No. SAB, and Myrtle Rebekah lodge
No. 256. The services of Rev. ID. S.
Andrewartha of the Second Methodist
church of this city have been secured
and he will deliver the memorial ad-
dress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
DAVENPORT DOTS.
Shippers Exercised.

Davenport shippers are very much
exercised over the action of the rail
roads entering Davenport. in refusing
10 handle each others cars for team
track deliveries. One Davenport ship
per is authority for the statement that
local factories have to seek cars con
signed To them, in the yards of the
railroad company on which they were
shipped here. as the other companies
refuse to place them on the switches,
as they formerly did, at so much per
car The shippers say the railway
commissioners will be appealed to for
an investigation of the situation here
if the trouble they are having AT pres
Cnt should continue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26

Wednesday night Tom Bolton and {.
J.. Reynolds, button worker, got into
an argument over the size of a glass of
beer in an East side saloon, and in a
short time blows were exchanged.
With Reynolds were J. T BlantOn and
his brother. William Blanton. They
mixed in and presently spittoOns and
beer glasses were flying about. A
business man happened to enter the
door at this juncture and received a
blow which laid open his forehead and
felled him TO the floor. After broken
heads and black eyes were about even
~ distributed Reynolds pOked his fist
through the glass of the front door
and all fed except Tom Bolton. Officer
Lou Denger and Detective Al Feers
gave chase to Reynolds and the two
Blantons and captured them. Nester
day the charge was made that of
peace disturbance, and c. l.. Reynolds
and ]. r Blanton were fined 800 and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
MOLINE MENTION.
War; BUYS Paper.

Word from Metropolis. H., is to the
effect that Wilbur E. War;. formerly
of this city, has embarked in the news
paper business. He is the proprietor
of the Journal-Republican. semi
weekly publication, and he acquired
possession of it some few months ago
After leaving Moline Mr. War; for
some time was located in Cleveland,
Ohio, where his sister Miss Bertha is
conducting a studio in china painting
Metropolis is on the Ohio river in
Massac county at the extreme south
ern limit of Illinois and has popula-
ton of 5000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Sues Policeman.

Mrs Britt, owner of a boarding
house on Brady street near Fifth has
begun a suit to collect $4,000 dam
ages from officer Louis Denger. and
for cause of action alleges that the
officer without a search warrant en-
tered her house in the night time and
invaded her private apartments much
to her embarrassment. The case
grows out Of the recent arrest of Mrs
Britt on the charge of peace disturb
ancc. II. II. Fuller sues the Phoenix
Milling company for $1,000 damages
for personal injuries sustained while
employed at the mill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26

in schools were all well attended by
the parents and some exceptionally
good programs were rendered. Supt.
Smith of the public schools has been
notified that &c pupils will enter high
school next fall. A class will graduate
out of every grade school except the
Irving. The following number have
graduated from each school: Wash
ingtOn 10. Ericsson Is, Lincoln 20,
Willard 20. Grant Is, Garfield 1G Each
school will send the following to the
high school: Willard 10, Washington
II, Grant 10, Garfield 8, Lincoln -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Bakers May ORGANIZE.

The executive committee OF the
Iowa State Master Bakers association
was in session al the ST James hotter
Wednesday evening. The principal
object for the calling of this session of
the committee was to organize the
local master bakers into an associa-
ton to become part of the state
organization. This is the object for
which the committee exists. The
members of the committee report some
little progress but nothing certain set
tied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Married in ST. Louis.

Word has been received that J. W.
Brown of St Louis and Miss Lille
Elmstedt of Moline were married Sat
urday noon at the parsonage of the
Lindell Avenue Episcopal church, St
Louis, by Rev. l.. II. Dorchester. The
groom is in the employ of Armour &
Co. while the bride is a well known
Moline girl, being a graduate of the
high school class of 1900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Pupils Save IS. 5o2. IS.

Yesterday the last deposit of the
term for the children of the Moline
public schools was placed in the Mo
line Trust & Savings bank by Supt.
G. T. Smith Since the savings system
has been established by SUPP. Smith
s. 502.S5 has found its way into the
vaults of the bank Of this amount
Sl,S6S.66 has been saved since the
first of January. 1905, which is over
$500 a month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Greek in FIGHT.

A blOOdstained, battered individual
arrived from East Moline late WcdneS-
day night and demanded a warrant for
one Gust Cbickas, a Crock. whom he
charged with assault and battery. The
mans appearance might have warrant
ed charge of attempt to commit muir
der. The warrant was ISSUED and
Chckas was arrested by officer Grell,
and was fined $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
q" Thank the Lord"

cried Hannah Plant, of Little Rock
Ark, for the relief got from Buck
lens Arnica Salve. 1t cured my fear.
full running sores. which nothing else
would heal. and from which | had suf
fered for five years" 1t is marvel
Gus healer for cuts, burns and wounds
Guaranteed at Hartz & Ullemcyer's
drug store; 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Will Go Down River.

The 2Sth anniversary of the founda
ton of the Royal ATcanum will be duly
observed by Window Council, No. 1898,
June %. The arrangements for the
celebration were discussed at the last
meeting of the council and the details
were left to a committee of which Re
gent W. c. VeTder is the chairman.
The anniversary this year will be eel
ebrated by an excursion trip down the
river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26

Prof. Strasser organized the first band
in Davenport, and he has been con
nected with such an organization ever
since. 1t is the intention To give for
him a grand testimonial concert at
SchuetZen park. Davenport at some
near future date. i'm which the leading
musicians and vocalists of this vicin-
ity will participate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Going to See the Pope.

Ri Rev. Coadjutor Bishop James
Davis, ID. d., accompanied by DIR.
George Giglinger and Rev. Thomas
Brownrigg will leave tomorrow for
Boston, whence they will sail for
Rome TO visit Pope Plus X
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Plan Street Fair

Plans are being formulated by PlOw
City Court of Honor lodge No. 1910 for
the holding of a street fair and carni-
val in Moline some time this summer
The date for the affair has not been
set. but the probabilities are that it
will be held the latter part of August.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
A Disastrous Calamity.

II is disastrous calamity. when you
lose your health, because indigestion
and constipation have Slapped it away
Prompt relief can be had in DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. They huild up your
digestive organs, and cure headache.
dizziness. collie, constipation, etc. Guar.
anteed * Hartz & Ullemeycr's druE
store; 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26

costs. in lieu of which they went 10
Jail for 80 days VIM. BiantOn went
to Jail for 10 days. Bolton did not ap-
pear and his bond was therefore de
clared forfeited
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Schools Close

Yesterday the closing exercises were
held in all the grade schools of the
city and and at 1 O'Clock school pupils
packed their books together and went
TO their homes. released from study
for the next three months Exercises
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
BANDMASTER FIFTY YEARS
Musicians to Celebrate Semi-Centen-
NAL of Prof. Jacob Strasser.

Musicians of the tri-cities are plan
in musical circles-the semi-ccnten-
NAL of Prof. Jacob Strasser, of Daven-
port, as bandmaster. Fifty years ago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26

TO an extended visit in Germany. that
will keep them away from home until
next fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Obituary Reco ord.

Yesterday morning AT her home in
Titles Grove in Blue Grass township
after an Illness of long duration from
dropsy, occurred the death of Mrs. 10
hanna Murphy. nee Walsh, relict OF
the late William Murphy. aged Il
years Deceased was born in counts
Limerick. ireland, May 10. 1884, and
came to Davenport when a girl. She
was married in the early COS To Viii
liam Murphy who died % years ago.
There survive one brother. David c.
Walsh. of Milan. one sister. Mrs Anna
Sheehy of Davenport. and the follow
ing sons and daughters: Mrs. r. s.
Scott. of Chicago; Mrs. Mary Stafford
and Mrs. John A. Feeney, of Daven-
port. John. Thomas, Josephine and
Murphy at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Home From Europe.

back at home. after their trip to
Europe with Captain and Mrs. August
Reimers and Mr.. and Mrs Anthony
Burdick They separated from the
party at Naples, after the Mediierran-
can trip that took them up the Nile to
the first cataract. into the Holy land
and made all as well acquainted with
the countries that border on the Med
iterranean as a four-months' trip will
make one Mr.. and Mrs Burdick re-
Gently wrote from Switzerland of their
trip and plans which will bring them
back here this summer. while Captain
and Mrs Reimers are looking forward
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1905-12-16
Notice to Taxpayers.

Taxes VIII be due and payable with
out penalty from October 10 to De-
cember 81, 1905.
The tai levy for State purposes is
so mills, for ordinary county purpOs-
es AZ mills, special county purposes
o.. d G. r, X. bOnds) 2 mills, cOnsti-
t%utiOnal tax for school purposes 3
mills, making y total levy Of 10 mills
on all taxable property OF the county =.
In School Districts Nos. 5, 80, 30 and
46. there is a special levy of 2 mills
additional for school purposes; in
District No. "a, 3 mills; Districts Nos.
II, II and 80, 4 mills; District No. 80,
D mills; No. II, 6 mills, and No. 40,
Z mills. In Cane Creek Township
there is a special local levy of AZ mills
for railroad purposes; ellis Creek, 8
mills, and Pleasant Hill, 3 mills.
There is also a tax OF one dollar on
each male citizen between the ages Of
twenty-One and sixty years, except
eX-COnfederate soldiers and sailors,
or those who are so disabled that they
cannot earn 3 support by manual
labor. j. ". BLACKNON, -.
Treasurer Lancaster County.