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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
FORTY MILLION LOSS
is CAUSED BY TICK
Report Shows Remarkable Raw
ages of Pest.
TEXAS FEVER DOES BIG DAMAGE
Quarantine Area Comprises Many
Southern States, but Cattle Proper
iy Dipped and Freed From Ticks
May Be Shipped Without Restriction.

May Be Shipped Without Restriction
Washington, Feb. 5.-A statement
issued by the bureau of animal indus
try of the agricultural department
says that publication will soon be
issued by thes United States depart,
ment of agriculture ON the subject OF
Texas fever. disease which has been
a serious obstacle to the development
and prosperity of the cattle industry
of this country, especially in the
SOUTH
1t is stated that the infected terri
tory has been carefully studied and
quarantine line established which
extends across the country from the
Atlantic to the Pacific.
Continuing the statement recites:
"It is estimated that there are in
the quarantined area four or five mil
lions of cattle east of the Mississippi,
and eleven millions west of that riv-
er, which at a reduction of $3.50 per
head will give the enormous shrink
age in value of S23,250,000 directly
chargeable to the cattle tick. This
should be regarded as an unnecessary
reduction in the assets of the infected
country.
THE above figures do not include
the decrease in flesh and the lack of
development of the infected animals,
nor the expense to the federal, state
and local governments for enforcing
the quarantine regulations.
THE shrinkage in the milk produc-
ton of cattle harboring many ticks
will average one quart per day and
the loss occasioned at cents per
quart for the $4,000 ticky dairy cat
cattle below the quarantine line
would amount to $7,850,O00 annually.
Approximately 1880 animals die
each year of Texas fever, at an esti-
mated loss of $5,812,50O per annum.
with these losses Texas fever is
responsible for loss of about $40,
100000 annually to the stockmen of
this country. These appalling losses
and annual statistics of the cattle
raisers, it is believed, can be entirely
effaced in time by the methods out
lined by the department and at a
small proportionate cost
"The department of agriculture ha
issued the annual regulations for the
preventing of the spread of Texas
fever effective February i. On and
after that date cattle are not allowed
to be moved from the quarantine
area to other parts of the country
except by rail for immediate slaughter
under certain conditions prescribed in
the regulations.
THE quarantined area comprises Ar
kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ala
bama, South Carolina and Florida, the
Indian Territory, all Of Georgia ex-
cept a few northern counties, the
southern half of California, the south
eastern half Of Oklahoma, the east
ern half of Texas, the southern hall
of Tennessee, few counties in south
eastern Kentucky, the eastern three
fourths of North Carolina and the
southeastern part of Virginia.
Southern cattle properly dipped or
otherwise satisfactorily treated under
government supervision and freed
from ticks may be shipped without re
striCtion."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Norman Victim of nslashar ,,

Washington, Feb. 5.-Mrs. William
Barton, wife of local physician, was
the victim of a Jack the Slasher,'
while walking through a department
store here. The man followed Mrs
Barton for some time before slashins
her black velvet dress. He inflicted
a clean even cut, about two feet ir
length, the blade of the weapon, which
was evidently long, sharp one, ex
tending almost to the flesh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Freiuht Clerk Badly Hurt.

Valdosta, Ca, Feb. Sc. A Penn
transfer clerk in the freight Office O.
the Georgia Southern and Florida
railroad, in this city, was run over by
an engine in the yards here, suffering
fearful injuries. His righ arm
was crushed off at the shoulder, his
head badly lacertated, and he sustain
ed severe bruises.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
TRIAL ENTERS ITS FIFTH WEEK.
May Finish Introduction of Documen
tary Evidence this Week.

May Finish Introduction of Documen-
tary Evidence this Week.
Savannah, Ca, Feb. 5.-The Greene
and Gaynor trial enters upon it's fifth
week and the introduction of docu-
mentary evidence will be continued
1t is expected, however, that the
week may see the close of evidence
along this particular subject or CON
tracts, which has been followed for
the past few days and that witnesses
may be examined touching the char
acter Of the work done in the river
and harbor improvements.
The progress of the trial continues
slow, and it is not believed to be half
over
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Once Wealthy: Dies Pennies.

> New York, Feb. 5.-William S.
Meade died in Park Row lodgins
house penniless, and alone, at so year
OF age. Forty years ago his wea't
was estimated at $250,O00 He made
it by invention for preserving meat
and lost it in cruises to the souti
seas in search of pirate treasures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Bomb EXPLOSION Kills Twelve.

Berlin, Feb. 5-The Lokal Anzeiger
today printed dispatch from Katto-
witz, Prussian Silesia, announcing
that a private house at Slice, across
the Russian frontier, has been de-
stroyed by the explosion of a bomb
The bodies of II persons can be
seen in the ruins, and it is believed
many others were killed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Cold Weather in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. Wisconsin
Is experiencing the coldest weather of
the winter, according to the records
OF the weather bureau. In Milwaukee
the thermometer registers one and
four-tenths degrees below zero. Gov.
ernment records give marks of 10
below at Greenbay and eight below at
Madison.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Grant Is pronnofad

Washington, Feb. 5.-The president
has selected Brigadier General Fred
erick Dent Grant, commanding the de.
partment of the east with headquar-
ters at Governors Island, ~ Y, to be
promoted to the grade of major gener-
al to fill the vacancy caused by the
promotion of Major General Summer
Feb 6 to be lieutenant general
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Chicago Postoffice congested.

Chicago, Feb. 5.-Chicago, with one
of the finest postoffice buildings in the
country is utterly, unable to handle
it's mail business. For the first time
in four years the full force of 90O
clerks in the mailing division was re
quired to work Sunday to relieve the
congestion that has clogged the ma
chinery since Feb. /.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
swith Engine Gets Away.

Huntsville, Ala, Feb 5.-A switch
engine got away from the yards OF
the Southern railroad and raced 8
miles toward Chattanooga before it
was overtaken by an engine sent after
it from the city. The engine had
lain idle five hours, and the cause of
it's running away is unknown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Double Trackino Panama ao.d

Panama, Feb. 5.-The double track,
Ing OF the railroad across the isthmus
Is progressing rapidly and it is expect
ed that both tracks will be ready for
service in July. Steam shoveIs are
being utilized in cutting the side en-
bankments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Arrested for Incitinu Rebellion

Madrid, Feb. 5.-The president and
two members of the Society of Young
Republicans have been arrested on
the charge of the distribution among
newly recruited conscripts at Barbas-
tro, in the province of Huesca, of proc,
lamations melting them to rebellion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Dies of PARALYSIS.

Selma, Ala, Feb. So j. Griffin
a prominent citizen and member of
the Selma city council, is dead at
his home here He was stricken
with paralysis Sunday afternoon. He
leaves a wife and seven children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Will Buy Carload Lots.

Columbus, Ga, Feb. 5.-The farm
ers around Fortson, Ga, are forming
clubs to buy fertilizers in car load lots
this spring, and save the middleman's s
profits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Snow Ealla In Ohin-

Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 5.-Snow has
been falling throughout northern Ohio
for more than "a hours, with the re.
suit that traffic on many of the steam
and electric roads was seriously de,
layed today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Goa, Prices Advanced.

Chicago, Feb. because of the
possibility of a strike of the coal
miners, number of wholesalers in
this city have advanced the price of
soft coal 25 cents per ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
Emperor Will Give Bracelet.

Berlin, Feb. emperor William S
gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt on the
occasion OF her wedding, will be a
beautiful artistically wrought bracelet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-02-06
SUPPOSED ROBBER
ATTACKS OFFICER
Detective Emerson Identifies
Prisoner.
MAY BE ONE OF MEN WANTED

James Dayton Assaulted Turnkey
Christian, of Savannah Police Sta.
ton, and Was Making His Escape
When Patrol Wagon Drove Up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17

the Cullom machine would talk If they
dared honestly declare themselves. but
they know how such declaration
would result. and so these postmasters,
assistant postmasters. district attor-
neys, assistant district attorneys, mar
shals. deputy marhals, inspectors, etc,
etc, who constitute the Cullom ma
chine are trying to deceive the people
of the state that CUllom is really use
full public servant. They know that II
he was ever a useful official, he has
long since served out his terms of use
fulness. They know that it is little
short of absurd to send him back To
the senate for another six years, par
ticularly when younger and more capa-
bic men stand ready TO serve the in
terests of the state and of the people.
They know all this. but their jobs to-
tally eclipse all reason. They have
jobs and fat salaries i'll view, hence
they are for Cullom.
The rank and file of the republican
party know these things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
~ L Il - - -
COngressiOnaI.
Turkey Backs Down.

After the usual delays. Turkey final
" backed down and accepted Great
Britain's conditions regarding the Ia
bah boundary dispute. and their ac-
ceptance was just in time TO prevent
another European war Delays are al
ways dangerous. and for that reason
we urge every sick man and woman
to stop experimenting with unknown
remedies and commence taking -Ios-
letters Stomach Bitters. You'll agree
with thousands of other people, that it
is the greatest medicine in the world
for making you we'll and keeping you
so. It's 53 years success has been
due entirely to its ability to strengthen
weak stomachs. to purify the blood ana
to keep the bowels open. Then it also
cures dyspepsia, Indigestion, bilious
ness. insomnia, headache, sour risings,
vomiting. cramps. diarrhoea, female ills
or malaria. fever and ague. Try bot
tie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17

OF ali vocalists the world has ever
known. Patti stands alone in earning
ability. Her marvellous voice, aided
by histrionic power of a high order,
has frequently brought her $4,000 a
night. Next TO her stood. and perhaps
still stands. Jean De Reszke. When he
first visited this country he command
ed 81 900 at each performance. but so
great was his success that he demand
ed higher terms and Maurice Grau
was glad 10 grant them. For some
time his nightly honorarium was $1,000
and later on il was raised TO still high
er figures. During his last season in
New York. he averaged about $4,000 ii
night. which included a guarantee of
81 500 and a percentage of the box Of
flee receipts He is now living on his
welI-gotten gains in his Partisan home
and is teaching singing TO pupils at
the comfortable rate OF $25 an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
OPERATED BY THE TIDE.

use except where commerce is Of suf-
ficient Importance to warrant the eX-
pense.
For use in minor streams and water
ways bell buoy operated by the tide
has been made available by the re-
cent invention of Thomas Weber of
Egg Harbor, y. j. The device con-
sists of Il float, which is fitted with Il
paddle wheel. The latter is partially
submerged and the upper part entirely
housed in, so that only the lower part
of the wheel is exposed to the action
of the water.
No matter how slow the tide may he
running, the wheel is turned. and the
paddles i'll passing over and around
come in contact with the extended end
of the bell clapper. which is raised Il
short distance and released. whereupOn
the bell is given IL sharp blow. This
makes n very effective and economical
means of marking channel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Tree Snakes of Borneo.

The flying frogs OF the Malays APP
pear TO be mythical. but the tree snakes
of Borneo are credited with taking fly
ing leaps from the boughs of trees to
the ground. 1t is found that scales on
the lower part of the body may be
drawn inward so that the whole lower
surface becomes concave. The resist
ance to the air is thus greatly in
creased and experiments indicate thai
the snakes do not fall in writhing coils,
but are let down gently in direct line
by the parachute-like action of their
peculiar bodies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Eel BUOY For RiNcrS.

The type of bell buoy which is now
ia such general use depends upon the
action of the waves TO throw the clap
per back and forth and in this man
ner produce the warning sound. This
makes the self acting bell available
for service only where there is con
siderable agitation on the surface of
the water.
At other points it is necessary to pro
vide Il mechanical buoy. in which the
bell is rung through the medium of y
simple engine driven by compressed
air from tank Such Il b+Ioy requires
more or less constant care and atten-
ton, which makes it too expensive for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
The Strenuous Life.

President Roosevelt is known to en-
JOY a strenuous life and there is no
doubt he is getting his fill of it. He is
constantly in hot water with someone
and often has to crawl out of tight
place by declaring that his opponent
has lied-a deliberate and unqualified
liar-is his favorite expression.
When he replied to the claims OF
Judge Parker. just before the national
election. that the corporations were
furnishing campaign funds to the re-
publican committee. President Roose-
welt declared il was a monstrous false
hood" and that if it were true, then
MIR. Cortelyou and myself are two of
the most infamous men in the coun-
try The exposures in the life insur-
ance invest. cations and other evidence
show that Judge Parker told the truth
and there is very strong evidence TO
show that MIR. Roosevelt knew it was
the truth when he. for personal and
partisan purposes, said it was mon
strous falsehood."
In spite of the plain evidence Mr..
Roosevelt has never apOlogized TO
Judge Parker. nor has he caused resti-
tuition to be made TO the fund that
should have been sacred to the wild
ows and orphans of policy holders
which was plundeTed to aid in his
election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
WHY for CulIOm2

A member of the federal bunch #
he would make honest and candid eX-
PLANTATION of his support of CullOm.
would say:
My job depends upon Cullom's job
/ seek to keep Cullom in office as 4
means of keeping myself located in
Office"
Il am a postmaster by gift of Gull
lOm. If Cullom loses out, then l am
no longer postmaster. Hence my en-
thrrsiastic support of Cullom, whom ]
am compelled to laud as a public ben
efactor. not because | believe that he
is a public benefactor. but because his
being in office is a personal benefit to
me-"
Il am for Cullom because | am Il
United States marshal. | will continue
to be a United States marshal if Cul-
lom is elected. That's why l am for
Cullom."
YATES is younger. more vigorous,
more capable man than Cullom. and
better fitted to serve in the United
States senate where his youth and
vigor are needed 10 supplant Cullom :
weakness. Cullom has served out his
terms of usefulness. | realize all these
facts. / believe the majority of the
people are for Yates. | believe Cullon
has held Office long enough and should
be retired. He has held Office nearly
all his life, having been kept in Office
half a century. That should be enough
for any man. but Cullom selfishly de
mands more. and is preparing to take
more if a big selfish, Office seeking
machine can push him back into the
senate again. | am for Cullom and in
the push because | am district attor
ney with a fat salary. | might lose
that job and be deprived of that sal
arv If Yates was elected, hence | refer
To Cullom as the grand old man and
an trying TO get a life-lease on the
sena orship for Cullom.'
&C., - ] care for the interests of
Illinois, What do / care for the vel
fare of the people of the state? l am
for 4 good. big, fat salary that accom-
pan:es the office Cullom gave me. That
is why | am for Cullom."
That's the way all the members OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. J, Blackmore. of Halter & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since | procured a bottle of Mys-
tic Cure. 1t got me out of the house
in "a hours. l took to my bed with
rheumatism nine months ago and the
Mystic Cure is the only medicine that
did me any good. | had five of the best
physicians in the city, but l received
very little help from them. l know the
Mystic Cure to be what it is represent,
ed and take pleasure in recommending
it to other poor sufferers" Sold by
Otto Grotjan, 1901, Second avenue,
Rock Island; Gust Schlegel & Son,
220 West Second street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17

General Luis TeTraZas, whose wealth
is cOnservatively estimated at 5000. 600
600 celebrated the 18th anniversary of
his birth at his home in Chihuahua,
Mexico. a few days ago. 1erraZas is
said TO be the largest individual land
owner in the world. his estates in west
ern Mexico approXimating more than
15.00O.O00 acres. He owns several hun
dred thousand head of cattle, horses.
sheep and goats Some of the richest
mines in Mexico belong TO him. He
and his sOn-in-law. Enrique Creel. con-
troll the banking business of 4 portion
of Mexico
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17

Delegates - Senatorial, congressional
anu ''' TENTH DISTRICT.
South Rock Island. Bowling, Black
Hawk.
any ' ELEVENTH DISTRICT.
End precinct; Andalusia. Buffalo Prai-
Delegates - Senatorial, congressional
INV JOHN P. SEXTON, Chairman
Attest: George p stauduhar
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 5th
day of July. 1906.
Senatorial.
A delegate convention of the demo-
cratic party of the Thirty third sena-
torial district of the state of Illinois is
hereby called to meet in the sixth
street opera house at ReithsbGrg' d dii;:
of IL o'clock a. m, for the purpose of
nominating one candidate for the office
the Office of representative in the gen
eral assembly; also to select sena-
other business as may properly come
before the convention. The said con-
gates from the several counties com
posing the district. to be elected at the
primary electione to r be heid on m Sa an
sentation will be one delegate for every
200 votes cast for the Parker and Davis
electors of the democratic ticket in
1904, and one delegate for each fraction
of 100 or more. Under this call the
representation will be as follows:
Votes. Del.
Rock Island county ......2135 II
Mercer county 10 20
Henderson county ......--... GOZ 4
BY order of the democratic senatorial
central committee.
Dated this Goth day of June. A D. 1906.
c. c. SWISHER,
G. r. WHITING.
A. NJ. THORNTON.
Democratic Senatorial Committee of the
| Thirty-third Senatorial District OF the
State of Illinois.
Congressional.
| Delegates to the democratic congress
sional convention for the Fourteenth
| district of Illinois will meet al Rock
| Island, Thursday, Aug. 16, 1906, at 11:30
| o'clock m. for the purpose of nam
: transact such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
| The basis of representation from the
| various counties in the district is as
| follows:
| henderson
' McDOnOuSn =
| Mercer -..-.-
| Rock Island l
| Warren ....-... .
| Total delegates ................ CT
| By order of congressional committee.
| JOHN p. SEXTON, Chairman.
| J. w Lusk. Secretary.
| Monmouth, Ill, July Z, 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17

The investigation by the grand jury
at Boston of the contributions to the
republican campaign fund has been
postponed 10 July ~. What with the
conviction of Proctor. Senator Lodges
private secretary. for larceny of a con-
tribution TO the campaign fund. the
Lodge political machine is being pretty
thoroughly jolted these days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17

The Panama canal commission is
now buying supplies in the highest
market. as directed by the republican
congress-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17

The New York Sun says. the next
president will be a democrat" There
are some points on which the people
can agree with the Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17

Since Rockefeller has given the Uni
versity of Chicago a complete collec-
ton of paleozoic fossils. perhaps it
contains fine prehistoric specimen of
rebate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
CALLS FOR DEMOCRATIC CONVEN-
TONS.

The county central committee of the
democratic party of Rock Island coun-
ty, state of Illinois, hereby issues call
cratic party. to be held on Thursday,
the 9Th day of August, 1906, at the
Crystal theater, in Rock isian9 I IA saiu
|convening at IL O'Clock a. m; LOT t t
purpose of nominating candidates Tor
the following offices:
One county judge.
One county clerk.
One county treasurer
One county superintendent OF SCHOOLS
One sheriff.
The primary delegate districts IN sald
county are entitled to delegates 10 con-
ventions as follows:
ICordova .......-- q
Canoe Creek
Port Byron
Hampton, first precinct. .............
Hampton second precinct. .....-..
Hampton, third precinct |
South Moline, first precinct
South Moline, second precinct $500
South Moline, third precinct:
Moline, First ward, list precinct. 49,. !
Moline, First ward, End precinct. !
Moline, Second ward, ist precinct 80. ]
Moline Second ward. End precinct. ]
Moline, Third ward. 1st precinct. 49,
Moline, Third ward. End precinct: -.
Moline, Fourth ward, LIST precinct. ]
Moline, Fourth ward. End precinct. J
Moline. Fifth ward. 1st precinct. go. J
Moline, Fifth ward, End precinct.
Moline, Sixth ward, 1st precinct. 49,. J
Moline, Sixth ward, End precinct. ]
Moline, Seventh ward, 1St precinct.
Moline, Seventh ward End precinct.
Rock Island. First ward, 1st precinct.
Rock Island First ward, End prec....
Rock Island Second ward, 1st prec..-
Rock Island, Second ward. End prec...
Rock Island. Third ward LIST prec....
| Rock Island, Third ward, End prec...
Rock Island. Third ward, 3rd prec....
Rock Island, Fourth ward, LIST prec...
Rock Island. Fourth ward, End prec...
| Rock Island, Fifth ward, LIST prec...
Rock Island, Fifth ward IND prec--
Rock Island, Sixth ward. LIST prec.
Rock Island, Sixth ward, End prec....
Rock Island, Seventh ward, lSt prec,.
Rock Island. Seventh ward. End prec..
| Rock Island, Seventh ward, sra prec'.
South Rock Island.
Black Hawk
Coal Valley ...-.......-..
Rural
Edgington, LIST precinct ..-.-..'..'..
Edgington, End precinct ........''.'.
Buffalo Prairie
Drury ........ .........
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill IEn-
tered at the postofiee as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17

Speaker Joe Cannon also thinks that
Judge Taft is TOO fat To be president.