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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
NEWSPAPER "GIFTS"
ARE TO BE SHUT OUT
Music, Calendars and "Cut-Offs" For,
hidden to Go Through Mails
After Sept. I.

BY an order recently issued by Third
Assistant General Madden all newspa.
per supplements not germane 10 the
publication itself will not be permitted
in the future to be entered as second
class matter the same as newspapers.
Publishers are given until Sept. l
next to arrange their business accord
ingly. After that date such supple
ments will not be accepted as mailable
matter of the second class, and the le-
gal rate will be charged according to
the character.
According to the order these supple
ments include calendars, sheet mus
ic, patterns, blocks of postcards, SER
les of cut-out animal pictures, animal
masks, photographs. cut-Out dolls, sol
diers and naval vessels, circulars,
handbills, special detached advertise
ments and cardboard spectacles.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
CHILD MURDERED
Depression on Skull Produced by
Some Blunt lnstru-
ment.
MYSTERY FOR MOLINE POLICE
Little Body Placed in Cardboard Box
and Covered Over With
Straw.

The Coroner's jury that investigated
the death of the unknown child whose
body was found in an alley in Moline
Saturday afternoon returned a verdict
that death was produced by a blow
dealt on the head by some blunt instru.
ment.
The little body was afterward laid
away in Riverside cemetery. The po-
lice have instituted a rigid examina-
ton, but thus far they have not been
able to throw any new light on the
mystery.
discovered Friday Evening.
1t developed at the inquest that the
body first was discovered Friday even
ing by Clarence Mitzel and Waiter An
derson, boys. in manure box at the
rear of the MitZel premises ar 1916 Fiji
teenth street. The boys were passing
through the alley when they saw what
they thought was a human head. but
they dill not make any further exami-
nation until the next day. In the af-
ternoon Saturday they went again to
the alley and uncovered what proved
TO be a body of a male infant II was
tucked away in a cardboard box. and
covered over with straw. The straw
probably was taken from a bed tick
There was no cover on the box
Is Born Alive.
DR. Henry S. Bennett, on examina-
ton, detected a depression in the
skull. and it was his opinion that the
child had died from the blow that had
been struck to produce this. He exam
ined the lungs and said that the babe
had been born alive. The police look
upon the case as a plain case of muir
der, and they are determined to sift it
to the bottom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
ALEDO WILL BE STIRRED vi
Rev. Billy Sunday Engaged to Hold
Series of Meetings There.

The various churches of Aledo have
decided TO secure the services of Rev.
Sunday for a series of meetings to be
held in that city during the month Of
October
A committee on arrangements con
sisting of the pastor and two represen-
tatives from each church was appoint
ed and the members will begin work
at once making preparations for the
construction of a tabernacle and max
ing plans generally for the program to
be carried out during the eyangelist's
stay in the city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Tomorrow evening at the y. NJ. c
A. the members of the junior depart
ment are to be given a banquet be
tween 5 and o'clock by the Associa-
ton Helpers. Those who secured new
members during the recent member
ship contest will be seated at a table
of honor. Officers are to be elected
for the junior department for the com
ing year. There are 103 junior mem
bers, not including those who have
not renewed for this month.
The O. q. |. members of the high
school has issued invitations to its sec
ond annual ball to be given at the
Watch Tower Friday evening, April
IS. The club is composed of young
men of the junior class Of the high
school. The chaperons are the Misses
Harms. Bernhardi and Bear. Ogden's
orchestra will furnish the music.
Friday afternoon the Royal Neigh
bors Of South Rock Island surprised
Mrs. Cornelius Pfaff at her home
Eighth street and Fifth avenue. Mrs.
Pfaff was presented with a beautiful
oak rocking chair and a vase in re-
membrance of the event
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
THREE BODIES IN SESSION
Directors, Law Committee and Audi
tors Meet at Woodmen Office.

The board of directors. law commit
tee and board of auditors OF the Mod
ern WOodmen are in session at the
head office. Moving into the newly
completed annex is under way. The
departments that viii occupy this wing
of the building are the medical, board
of directors, executive council, mail
opening. finance. auditing, record file,
accounting and supply. Remaining in
the old stand will be the head clerk,
correspondence certificate, mailing
list. printing, legal and Royal Neighbor
departments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
FINEsHRIBER MAY LEAVE
Davenport Rabbi Has Received Call
to Des Moines.

The tri-cities seem likely to lose
Rabbi William II. Fineshriber, of TEN
pie Emanuel. Davenport, he having re
ceived a call to be pastor of B'Nai
Yeshurium. of Des Moines. The Dies
Moines church is the largest in the
state of Iowa and the present rabbi
DR.. Sonneschien. is growing old and
contemplates retiring. While the call
is a catering one Rabbi Fineshriber
has become much attached TO his local
charge and it is possible he may not
make the change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
Holds First Sunday School institute.

A. T. Arnold. Of Wheaton. state field
worker. yesterday afternoon conduct
ed a Sunday school institute at the
Spencer Memorial Methodist church on
Forty-third street. This afternoon he
is holding an institute at Taylor Ridge.
Tomorrow he will conduct another at
East Moline. and one at Hillsdale Wed
nesday. These are in preparation for
the annual convention of the Rock ISL
and County Sunday School association
April 20 and q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
THE home OF vrNoL

OF vrNoL
To People with Weak Lungs:--
You know that for centuries Cod Liver
Oil has been considered the best medicine
for throat and lung troubles, but its
nauseating effect upon the stomach made
it Impossible for many to take it. Now-a-
days Vino1 aceomp1i shes greater results
for while it is Cod Liver Oil prepara-
ton, it is entirely free from oil or
grease, and therefore it is fast taking
the place Of o1d-fashi oned Cod Liver Oil
and Emu1s ions. - Respect fully
HARPER HOUSE PHARMACY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
NEW ORNAMENT IN SQUARE
lglehart Bros. Present italian Flute
Boy to Commissioner Jackson.

Iglehart Bros. this morning present
ed Commissioner Jackson OF Spencer
square with a beautiful piece Of stat
uary for the adornment of the square
in the form OF an Italian flute boy Mr.
Jackson has arranged TO install the
ornament just west of the drinking
fountain in the park
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
is SEVERELY HURT IN A FALL
James A. Weed Will Be Laid Up For
Week.


Week.
James A. Weed sustained painful in
juries from a fall Friday evening which
will confine him to his home for sew
eral days. He stepped on some slip
perry object on the sidewalk on Ninth
street between Third and Fourth ave
Eues at a place where the light from
Third avenue is not clear. Mr.. Weed 5
right was sprained and caused him to
fall heavily on his left side on a bun
die of books he was carrying, spring
ing and bruising three ribs, besides mi
nor injuries After a few minutes he
as able to get home. some boys play
ing in the neighborhOod going 20 his
assistance. Fortunately, no internal
injuries have resulted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
Sewing Machine Needles

Tor all makes Of machines ar cents per
package. and everything else pertaining
70 sewing machines at greatly reduc-
ed prices. Look for the red S. 80
Twentieth street, Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17
Olson Becomes Mayor Tomorrow.

Andrew Olson assumed his duties as
mayor Of Moline tomorrow. Today he
resigned the police magistracy. hav
ing two years more OF his term he
probably win appoint his successor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-17

HARPER HOUSE PHARMACY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
FOUND ONLY So WORTH
j. M Kennedy Loses His Suit Against
Wildcat Insurance Company.

]. M. Kennedy was insured in the
Central Union Accident and Life In
surance company. He lost an arm,
and could not make the company
pay. Court proceedings were COM
menced and a referee name dby Judge
Hazen. The referee found only 81
worth of stuff in the home office of
the wildcat company.
Under the Kansas law the officers
CT the company had given bond for
$4,000 with the American Bonding
company for the faithful performan ce
of their duties. Attorney Schenck,
acting for Kennedy, sued the bonding
company.
Judge Hazen decided this morning
that the officers of the company had
not performed their duties, but held
that the bonding company was not
liable as the Kansas law demanding
such a bond to be given was uncon-
stitutional. The case will go to the
supreme court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
THE REGISTRATION BEGINS.
Councilman Luther NelIis is First on
the List.

The registration books opened for
1905 this morning at o'clock Council
man Nellis of the Fourth ward had his
hand upon the door knob of the com
missioner of election Office at a few
minutes before the opening hour and
was the first to register. Last year
Councilman Nellis laid plans to be first
but forgot all about it and oversight
himself
There was a slight contest for first
place, however, Dog Catcher M. e.
Younkin, who acts as fireman at the
city building claims that he was first
to reach the door knob. Nellis says that
Younkin had no prior right to the place
from the fact that Younkin stays at
the city building all night and is pro-
feSSional. The Fifth ward councilman
thinks that the registration contest is a
strictly amateur affair and bars profess
SIGNALS. Younkin registered second.
The first woman to register was
Mrs. Josephine Wilcox, who mounted
the steps to the registration Office at
$40. Mrs. Wilcox is a very brave
woman. She gave her age without
f1inching. She claimed that she was
SO years Mrs. Wilcox lives at 321
Van Buren, street.
Two young voters registered for the
first time in their life's history. The
two young men voting were Joseph
Hoffman, 2O7 East Curtis, and Clar-
former gave his occupation as E. cigar
maker, while the latter is down in
the books as a clerk.
J. L. Coe of S35 Chestnut has hard
shedding before him for the coming
year if he is a believer in the i'll fated
IS, for he drew that place in the reg
istration.
One prominent business man came
down early and though Sherm Will
lams, commissioner of elections. look
ed expectant and got busy with the
registration book the business man
failed to fall to and asked if he
couldn't take a peep at the new pipe
organ which is being erected in the
Auditorium. He left after taking a
look at the organ and didn't waste
any thought upon the fact that the
registration was open. When he
he happened to forget.
Twenty-Five voters had registered
up to 10 o'clock this morning and
before the day expires there will be
in the neigh borhood of so or so
names on the books, judging from the
experience of former years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02

decision than the indictment Of the two
Secretary Hitchcock consented to make
a brief statement concerning the case. He
said:
From information which has come
to me from time to time, am not sur
pr1sed at the indictments. OK course,
while VIC all regret that men occupying
high stations in public life should get
within the clutches of the law, never
theless the interior department and the
department of justice had their duty to
perform. These land fraud indictments
are the result of two years of the most
searching investigation and are a part Of
the unalterable determination Of the pres
ident and admins tration to bring to JUS
tice ell Offenders of the law, be they high
or low.
secretary, will not be the last. More
are to follow, although I believe 1 can
say that the. investigation viii involve
ice as are these two members of con-
gress. All the cases will be placed in
the hands of the department of justice
and the prosecution will be vigorous. 1
can not say just how many additional in
dictments Will be returned in the various
cases, but it is true that this is simply q
beginning"
The secretary said he could not at this
time go into the details of the cases
against Senator Mitchell and Representa-
tive Hermann
Commissioner Richards of the general
land office had not returned to Washing
ton tonight when the Portland dispatch
was brought to his house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
He UPHOLDS FERRY.
Judge Hazen Sustains His Report
Allowed $4,000 Fee.

In the district court this morning
Judge Hazen delivered his decision in
the case of Mccarthy & Reichardt, con-
tractors, against the st. Louis, Kansas
City & Colorado railway by sustaining
the report of the referee, L. S. Ferry,
who heard the case.
Referee Ferry's report and decision
was a judgment for the defendant COM
pany. The report was filed in August.
In sustaining the decision of Referee
Ferry Judge Hazen said: TT is not out
of place for me to say that the report
of the referee in this case is the most
complete report that has been fled in
this court by a referee during my II
years here
The suit brought by Mccarthy &
Reiehardt was one of the most import
ant and at the same time most volum-
nous cases ever filed in the Shawnee
court. The contractors sued for 1884,,
900 claimed due them as the railroad s
engineer had not properly measured the
grading worth they had done.
Referee Ferry began hearing testi-
mony January 25, 1904, and filed his re-
port in August. The report is made up
in eight volumes. The case will be APP
pea1ed to the supreme court. The costs
in the case so far amount to about $10,-
600. Referee Ferry received a fee of
S., 600 which was agreed upon by the
parties before he began the duties Of
referee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
AT THE THEATRE.
j. H. Stoddart Draws Two Small
Audiences in Topeka.

]. H. Stoddart. the dean of the
theatrical profession, was in Topeka
Saturday afternoon and night in BE
side the Bonnie Brier Bush" 1t must
be that the people have tired of the
Crawford methods for although he
played in Topeka at the regular scale
of prices, Mr.. Stoddart was greeted
by two small houses. that in the
evenin being especially so. There
were enough people, however, to have
the usual fight in the gallery and the
customary disorder which interfered
with the enjoyment of the play.
1t is only fair, however, to mention
the fact that the few Topeka people
who paid to see Mr.. Stoddart con-
tributed just twice as much as the
people will have to pay to see him at
Kansas City. He plays next week at
the Auditorium theater at Kansas
City and anyone may satisfy himself
on this point by referring to the adj
vertisements in this weeks Kansas
Stoddart at 10. rs. 35 and Sc cent
prices for the night performances and
10 and rs cents for matinees.
Stoddart is advertised at dollar
schedule of prices at Crawford's thea
ter at st. Joseph, and very likely the
prices at Topeka would have been at
the $3.50 schedule under ordinary
circumstances. Mr.. Crawford set
the price at 81 and the performance
was really better than many of the
performances at Mr.. Crawford's place
of amusement for which $3.50 was
charged.
Mr.. stoddart is too well known to re
quire extended mention. He is the old
est actor on the American stage and he
is most highly esteemed and beloved by
all who have seen and heard him.
Sharing honors with Mr.. Stoddart in the
production of Beside the Bonnie Brier
Bush is Mr.. Reuben Fax. Mr.. Fax has
been seen in Topeka before in the Little
Minister and as the postman in the
Scotch piece he finds unlimited opportuni-
ties to demonstrate that he is a comedian
of no small merit.
The players who were cast to each of
the characters of the piece seemed to be
we'll fitted for their respective roles and
they were correctly coStumed.
Pleasing features of the production were
the stage settings and scenery, although
the stage was too small to use them to
advantage. It was noticed that some of
the drop curtains were too long for the
width of the stage and they had to be
hung in a sort Of half circle, which hid
the ends completely
1t must be admitted that Topeka rarely
gets a production of such real merit as
that of Mr.. Stoddarts, and had it been
given at the Grand theater, where the
stage IS large enough and the facilities
equal to the occasion there might be no
criticism to be offered even in spite of
the fact that it cost Topeka people twice
as much to see the show as it will cost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
Pardons a Boy.

Governor Bailey has issued a pardon
to James Gilxison, a boy who was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary from Topeka
for stealing q. set of harness. Mrs.
Mary Gi1kison. of Leavenworth, the
boys mother, called on Governor Bailey
Saturday and implored for a pardon
for her son. She said that her son-in-
law, who had been supporting her was
killed in an explosion a. few days ago,
and that she is now without any sup
port. She asked the governor to give
her back her son. Governor Bailey. said,
after granting the pardon: 1T is hard
to turn down a request like that. Tt
just isn't in me to do it. Her boy, Jas.
Gilkison, was sent to prison from To-
peka for stealing a set of harness. He
isn't much of a fellow; still he is the
only support of his mother, and she is
in want. She lives at Leavenworth.
Her son-in-law, who has been support
ing her, was killed in an explosion over
there a, few days ago. So have given
her the boy. hope he will make use
full citizen"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02

Leavenworth. where they visited their
sister, Mrs. D. r. Phillips.
Mrs Charles H. Luling and her
daughter. Mrs. Marie Luling Moffatt,
of Wichita. will arrive today to be at
the Copeland. Mrs Luling viii spend
the winter here.
Miss Nellie Raster left today for
Ferry Hall. Lake Forest, Ill
Mr.. Richard Hall returned to An
dover, Mass, today to continue his
school work.
Mrs. A. B. Lundy will leave tomor-
row for Chicago, after a visit to her
sisters, Mrs Willis Norton and Mrs.
Harold Chase.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Sheppard, of Bur
Hngame, are the guests of their niece,
Mrs. Elmer Kelley.
Santa Rita, N. NJ, returned home to-
day after visiting the past week with
her cousin, Mrs. Elmer L. Kelley of 213
Adams street.
DR.. Frances A. Harper has returned
from Pittsburg, Kan, where she spent
several days visiting her brothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Shields and
daughter, La Nell, have returned from
guests of their brother and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. 7. Hannigan.
Mrs. Frank Conwen, assisted by Mrs.
Wellman and Mrs. Murphy, will give a
thimble party for the ladies of the First
Congregational church, Wednesday at
ternoon at Mrs. COnWelIs home, 222
East Eighth street.
Miss Mary Bunker entertained at a
thimble party Saturday afternoon, at
her home, 813 West Sixth street, in
compliment to her cousin, Miss Flor
ence Durfee of Marion, Ohio, who is
visiting her. Miss Bunker's guests were
Mrs P. Bunker, Miss Nettie Bunker,
Miss Mabel Smith. Miss Callie Newell,
Miss Viola Troutman, Mrs. L. NJ. Pow
ell. Mrs. A. o. Beach, Miss May Short,
Miss Bessie Boughton. Miss Belle
Swearinger, Miss May Shultz, Miss Nina
Gillette, Miss Mayme Margins, Miss
Lillian Carr, Miss Mary Martin, Mrs
Henry Short, Miss Dora Kirk Miss Su-
sic Sweet. and Miss Bertha. Elliott.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
Two Bridges Burned.

The Rock Island railroad has had
two wooden bridges burned. G. w.
Jones, division superintendent of the
Kansas division, was called to Well
ington, Kan, this morning where it
is reported a wooden bridge between
yelling and Perth was burned this
morning. Work trains and material
have been rushed forward and tenn
porary repairs will s1e made at once
in order not to delay traffic.
Adispatch from Pratt says that
about thirty feet of the Rock Island
bridge, a mile west of this town,
burned Sunday afternoon. Repairs
were begun Immediately and trains
will be running again inside of
tWenty-four hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
ALOvELY COMPLEXION
New York Lady Proves That
Every Woman May
Have 1t BY
USING CUTICURA SOAP

Mrs. R. Reichenberg, wife of the
welI-known jewe11er of I46 Fulton ST.,
New York, says: 81 had friend who
was Justly proud of her complexion
When asked what gave her such a
brilliant and lovely complexion, she
replied, a healthy woman can be sure
of a fine skin If She Will do as do,
use plenty of Cuticura Soap and
water She insisted that follow her
example, which did with speedy con
viction. I find that Cuticura Soap
keeps the skin soft, white, and clear,
azd prevents redness and roughuess. "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02

Kansas City, No. Jan. 2-CATTLE-
Receipts today, 5000 head, including 800
head OF southerns. Market steady to 100
lower. Native steers, g. $4,000: southern
steers, $s.O09450; southern cows, 81. OOG3. Is;
native cows and heifers. 81 759475; stock
ers and feeders, 81. 75Q40o; bulls, 81 2a40O;
calves. $S-o0Q6.5o; western steers, $500
SIS; western COWS, 81. 75dS.5 so.
HOGS-Receipts today, 5000 head Mar
ket 6Gdoo lower. Bulk of sales. 81. 300. IS;
heavy, $A.60q4.6o; packers, $4,000. SPY:
pigs and lights, IS. 7504-45
SHEEP-Rsoeipts today, 1900 head.
Market strong. Muttons, $4,000. Is; lambs,
y5.5oQ1. 90; range wethers, $4,7b46.00; ewes,
S4OO65 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
RYAN ANXIOUS TO FIGHT.
Says He VIII Cover O'Brien's ChaI-
Ienge for Middle Weight Honors.

Ienge for Middle Weight Honors
New York, Jan. 2.-The challenge is
sued by Philadelphia Jack O'Brien be
fore he sailed for the West Indies that
he would fight any man in the world
for a side bet of $1,000 and the middle
weight championship of the world has
been accepted by Tommy Ryan, a
claimant to that title.
Ryan says that he is ready at any
time to make a match with O'Brien and
will bet him Sc, 900 that he will beat him
in a is or 20 round bout before the club
largest purse. Ryan wants the fight to
be decided within three months, as he
claims he needs that much time in
which to train for such an important
battle.
As O'Brien is anxious to fight Ryan,
the indications are that he will give
Ryan the preference over Bob F'itzsin-
mons, who has also challenged him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02

Chicago, Jan. John S. McDon-
aid has secured a contract on a west
ern rider, Dickson. who presumably
will ride for w. K. Vanderbilt in
France next year. He has been rid
ing at St Louis. and he was signed
by Judge Joseph A. Murphy, acting
for Mr.. Mcdonald. Dickson was APP
prenticed to Clint Burnett. who has
gained some fame as a developer of
Jockeys. He will probably ride at
New Orleans until time to report to
his new employer. He still is entitled
to the apprentice allowance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
Chicaro rrve stock N1arI.ea.

Chicago, Jan. 2.-CATTLE-Receip to-
day, $1,000 head. Market 10000 lower.
Good to prime steers, S54046.2Oi poor to
medium, s.. 7016. 80; stoclzerS and feeders,
81 1904 Is; cows, Sl.509420; heifers, 81 sd
500; Gamers, S1.50Q2 20; bulls, $21044. 10;
calves, s.. 50GO7. %.
HOGsEReceipts today 1900 head; esti-
mated Tuesday, 1900 head Market B61Oc
lower. Mixed and butchers, a. 4Ol14. 671k;
good to choice heavy, "a. 606D4 70; rough
heavy, $44Oq4.55: light, $4s0q4.6o: bulk Of
sales, $4,000. 60.
SHEEP-Receipts today, 5000 head.
Sheep weak; lambs lower. Good to choice
wethers $4.9095.6 5; fair to choice mixed,
"a. 10G4S5; western sheep, S4.O0Q5. 40; native
lambs, So 25Gl7.25; western lambs, $1,000. rs,