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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-24
ON BIG RAMPAGE
Rock River Ice Gorges and Does
100000 Damage in VII
cinity of Sterling.
NEW BRIDGE SWEPT AWAY
Families Rescued from Homes in
Boats-Town in Darkness and
Factories Closed.

Sterling, H., Feb. 24.-Many thous-
and dollars worth of damage has been
done here by an ice gorge in Rock
river. The ice had started to move
out. 1t blocked, however, and formed
a gorge half a mile south of the city.
The water rose 10 feet in a few min
utes. A steel wagon bridge, erected
last year at a cost of $65, 900 was de-
stroyed. All factories in Rock Falls
and this city are closed and hundreds
of men are idle. The electric light and
gas plants are surrounded by ice and
water. Fifty families were rescued
from the top stories of their homes by
boats. The factories most affected by
the flood are:
National Harvester company.
Dillon Griswold Wire mill
Lawrence Brothers Novelty scom-
pany
Eight feet of water cover the floors
works are flooded, and Sterling was
plunged in darkness last night.
Water Reaches 10 House Eaves.
The water reaches to the caves of
houses in the low districts of the town.
The water commenced to rise rap
idly at midnight. During a single hour
of the early morning its rise was four
feet. Intense alarm spread through
the two cities, and people were astir
in the dawn. The night employees in
the gas and water plants were taken
from the buildings in boats after sew
eral feet of water covered the floors.
Among those who had narrow es-
capes from drowning in the water of
the river were Mail Carrier Charles
Staples and Mrs. Ralph Alderfer Both
were on the bridge when the gorging
ice beneath it lifted it from its piarz
They succeeded in getting onto the
part of that platform that remained
before the section on which they were
walking went to pieces in the grinding
ice patches.
Damage is About 100000.
1t is announced that the damage in
Sterling and Rock Falls by the flood
will reach the sum of 100000. If
present conditions continue it is ex-
pected that the damage will be in
creased
There is no prospect of relief, for
the river is packed solidly with ice as
far south as Oregon. The other bridge
here has been condemned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-24
C0NFESSES KILLING HIS WIFE
Fate of Woman Whose Body Was
Found in Trunk Solved.

Albany. \. Y, Feb. 24.-John Cross
Hammond, whose wife's body was
found in a trunk in their home here
last November, surrendered himself to
the police today. He confessed to the
killing of his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-24
consecration at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Feb. 24.-Rev. William
Walter Webb. ID. D.. was today conse-
Grated bishop coadjutor of the Milwau-
kee Episcopal diocese.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-24
Cheese puts six Lives in Peril.

Iowa City, Feb. 24-County Supt of
Schools Louis H Langenberg, his wife
and four children, have been made ill
by eating cheese. The childrens lives
were in danger hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-24

Washington, Feb. 24.-By vote of 3
to 3, republicans prevailing, Senator
Tillman, democrat, was given the hon
or of reporting the Hepburn bill to the
senate. This establishes a precedent
in that a republican senate committee
has given to a democrat control of an
important measure passed by repub-
Iican house, and endorsed by a republi
can president. Senators Cullom and
Carmack were absent and their votes
were recorded only on the proposition.
4 Memorable Contest.
The contest in the senate committee
over the railroad rate bill is a mem
orable one. 1t was started a year ago
when the Esch-Townsend bill came
from the house That measure had
hostile reception in the committee. and
after it became apparent it could not
be reported to the senate. arrange
ments were made for an investigation
of the whole subject of government
regulation of rates. The committee
was in session practically all last sum-
mer and cost $4,000. Nearly 100
meetings were held and these extend
ed into the present session of con-
gress without any report having been
made.
House Resumed Subject.
The house took up the subject again
at the present session and passed the
bill which bears Hepburn's name. Sen
atOrs CulIom, Dolliver and Clapp be-
came its sponsors in the senate. Ow-
Df
den OF the contest fell on Dolliver and
Clapp. who successfully defeated all
amendments in determined fight
made by some of the strongest men III
the senate. Several times there mad
been efforts to bring the bill to a vote,
but these were fruitless until today.
Result Was in Doubt.
Before the session yesterday the re |
suit was in doubt. The division of |
republican senators on the question of |
judicial review of orders of the inter |
state commerce committee left the |
democratic members in absolute con-
troll 1t was apparent that if they di- |
vided on court review the amendment |
would be adopted The minority |
members finally decided TO report the |
bill without recommendation.
Attempts on the part of conserva-
tive republicans to amend failed. Dol |
liver's motion to report the bill with ,
out amendment carried. 1t is admitted |
that the Hepburn bill will pass the SEN
ate and the only contest will be over
the effort to incorporate into the bill |
some provisions for court review of
orders of the interstate commerce |
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-24
Action is Unprecedented
Regarding Hepburn
Rate Measure.
PECULIAR SITUATION
Marks End of Long Fight to
Bring Subject Before
the Senate.

Washington, Feb 24.-The house to-
day passed 416 pension bills in GA min
utes. after which adjournment was TAX
en- until Monday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12
.nicr embership Contest.

The I. M. C. A junior member ship now stands at 100 A member ship contest began January s to in crease this number to 150 by Febrn- ary ). The bcys have been divided; one side being the Blues the ether the Reds" If the 150 mark is reached by February , the boys will be given q banquet, but unless that number is reached the banquet will not be given. Everybody who brings i'll new member or renewal will be entitled to q seat at the banquet, and also the member brought in This promises to be a spirited contest throughout Jack Langford is cap- tain of the Blues Walter Kaiser and Charlie Whyte lieutenants. liar vey Gillespie is captain of the Reds, y Fred Brineman and Adam Robinson, lfeutenants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12
Y. M. C. A. NEWS.
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The social entertainment commit tee of the Y. M. c. A. met Thursday and decided to give a social and mu- sical program on Tuesday, Janaury 30. It was also decided to make th h'- a regular monthly feature of the so- cial department. The programs will be varied from tire to time, and ev- erything will be done to afford mem bars a pleasant time. >S .
 The names of J. c. Atkinson, T. w. Sparks and V. B. Dunkum have been added to the committee of manage ment of the Y. M. c. A. to take the place of those who have removed from the city.
 The red flag in the lobby of the Y. NJ. c. A. denotes that the Shorts are ahead in the great membership contest.
 Dr. Junius Jordan will deliver an- ether address at the Y. M. C. A. Sun day afternoon at 4 o'clock. lie mas been engaged to address the asso- citation every Sunday afternoon dur ing the month The subject will De announced tomorrow. A mus cal pro. gram will also be reGdel
 Tho V NJ. c. A. spa has been in aueurated, and rereshments are now being served in the building. DouSh- nuts ham sandwiches. bouillons, col fee, etc., may be obtained. oscar Gold. the popular mebership secreea- ". has charge of the spa.
 The Y. NJ. G. A. mechanical drawing class will meet on Friday mshts lh- stead of Saturday nights hereafter This change was made at the request of members of the class who were ii- conyenienced by attending on oatui- day nights.
 Duty and Conscience will be the s,1biect of Dr. Junius Jordan,s au- dress at the Y. NJ. c. A. Sunday al ternoon at 4 o'clock A special music al program will be rendered, lncluolhs a vocal solo with piano and flute ac- compartment.
 The regular weekly basketball con test will occur at the Y. M. C. A. tonight, when spec ators will be ad, ritted free for the first time. Gus Reeves team will play mixed team and spirited contest is expecteu' The intermediate juniors will play
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12
Muscles,

Many muscles are located at a con, siderable distance from the point where their force is to be exerted and are connected With the point of opera ton by slender strings or tendons. This is provision of nature solely for conven fence. If all tue musvies whose power is concentrated in the hand and foot members would assume an inordinate size and weight and become more troE- blesolne than useful.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12
Anilelnna A

A well known college professor offers the two horns of a dilemma to advo- cates of coeducation.
 If you lecture to twenty boys and twenty girls in the same roon," he asks, will the boys attend to the lee ture or to the girls ??
 Of course the coeducationist, to be consistent, must say that they will listen to the lecture.
 Well, if they do,' replies the dean, "they are not worth featuring to- Harpers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

Alice Murdaugh and Miss Virei. Murdaush of Swan Lake, and Miss Spellman and Mr Carl Spellman Lake Farm, came in Thursday aft. noon to attend the performance "The ClansmaA2 at tie Elks thcato- They were the guests Of tie Tru,o F while in the city.
 Frank Peck was a Fort Smith visiz tor in the city Thurs lay afternoon, registering at the Arlington.
 George Dilworth and w. S. Conner of Arkansas City were guests of the Arlington Thursday afternoon.
 c. w. Shilletto and Tom Senyard, who have been out on Bayou Meto on a hunting expedition, have return ed to the city.
 F. A. Houston came down from Stuttgart on a brief business mission Thursday afternoon. He registered ae the Arlineton.
 F. R. Swain came iH f"em England on a brief business and pleasure trip Thursday afternoon and spent Friday at the Antlers.
 H. E. Poison and BA Case were here from Little Rock Thursday after- noon and spent the time at the Ant. lers.
 ager for the Bell telephone company, Eut now located at Jackson, Tenn, is here on a visit to friends and ac- quaintances.
 Mrs K o. Pindall and Miss Good win came up from Arkansas City Thursday afternoon and spent the night at the Trulock.
 Thomas W. Joyner of Jonesboro was a visitor to the city Thursday af ternoon and registered at the Arling- ton while here.
 J. w. Hicks canee over from Eng land Thursday afternoon and regis tered at the Truloch while spending Wh le in the city.
 J. E. Anderson. a prominent insur- ance man of Little Rock. was here Friday on a visit to his local agents, the Home Insurance agency.
 Dan J. Taylor. circuit clerk of Grant county, was business visitor to the city Friday. Mr. Taylor reports things quiet over in Sheridan, but says local politics have begun to boil, and ex- pects some lively times for while.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

Little Colds'' neglected-thous- andS of lives acrificed every year. Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures lit- tie colds-cures big colds, too. down to the very verge of consump- tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12
Mirabe:,u's Trumpet Voice.

Miraheau had d voice like trumpet nunciaton the effect was awe inspir- ing. The impression he created was greatly heightened by his manner, his personal appearance being exceedingly imposing. He had way of lifting his head and shaking it to give emphasis to his periods iaat made the beholders involuntarily draw back with fear.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12
COST.

Between Poplar and Olive streets on Second avenue, Friday, January 5. 1906: One solitaire diamond ring about one karat in weight and very small diamond stud. A liberal re- ward will be paid for the return Of same to this office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12
Tenuorarily sfleuced.

''Why did you insist on sending that young man to eongress?"
 Got tired of his speechmakin'." an swered Farmer Corntossel. We thought we'd put him where the speak CT would keep him quiet for a few years."- ."-WashfnGton Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

an introductory game prior to the con- test of the evening. The business men's class played Walter Whyte's team Thursday. the score be ng 23 to :! <. sayor of Whyte's team.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

Two million Americans suffer the. torturing bangs of dyspepsia. No need to. Burdock Blood Bitters cures. At any drug store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12
, 9.l'. ''.
 SToCkAOuDERSs> MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Pine Blun Trust com pan,y will be held in the company's office on Monday, January It, 1905, at 10 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of electing directors and the trans action of such other business as may come before them.
 ..., .z -.
 D. c. BELL, Sec. and Treas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

Doubling Science.
 Sl2e tfBom a book,-A woman's brain declines in weight after she is, thirty: He-How do they know? thought a woman never got to be thirty. "i'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

! < ++***''* # :.
 BRIEF MENTION. ''
 p'' + . i. # # * * * * * + . Harris of Fordyce was here 1ursday afternoon
 ,..,ov of Fordyce was here bursday afternoon
 ualpin of Thornton was III sn n Thursday IT afternoon. 4 poaoan of Little Rock was a |sitor Thursday aFtefnooa' c,ommons of Grady was here visitor Thursday afternoon F clemmcns of Swan Lake was risitor Thursda yafternoon. Mr. !. Bernhardt of Dumas was town Thursday afternoon. ,,;,s 1ones of Dumas was a guest .,a rrulock Thursday afternoon. x, nuke of Fort Smith was a wis to town Thursday afternoon. 2 Emmert of Draughon regis od at the Trulock Thursday after on.
 ,,anorl Rover of Eagle Mills was a 1or to the city Thursday after pn.
 lire T T. Lee of Dumas was a ost of the Trulock Thursay even- G Glassbrook of Millville was a itor to the city Thursay afternoon, nest of the Trulock.
 Wilson Easter, Hamburg citizen, at the Arlington Thursday after- bn.
 A. Causey came up from Monti- o Thursday afternoon and spent day in town.
 Hrs. N. McMurry and Miss z. White re here from Texarkana Thursday ernoon.
 L. Collins and MT. and Mrs. A. F. Neill were here from Redfield ursday afternoon.
 IF. and Mrs. J. w. Bellamy of AL mer came over on a brief pleasure
 Thursday afternoon.
 +. and Mrs. M. ". Quilting, Jr., Dumas were guests of the Trulock rsdsy night. :" 3 x
 f, A. Owens of Little Rock was a s- Of the Arlington Thursday and iay~, :,
 J. Collier came oyeer,.. from AL mer on a brief pleasure trip
 rsday afternoon. .==,
 V. Edgar came np' from Fordyce , brief visit to the city Thursday
 moon.
 J. Cleaver of Little Rock was d
 ! or the Antlers Thursday after
 l. Baker came in from Hamburg Y saay afternoon and spent Friday PA ne Arlington. s party Of six, consisting of Mir IN MIS- Chas. LeMaire, and Miss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12
 Choice of . Vocation.

Aunt Rosa We'll. Juanlto, what would you like to be when you are. grown I'D? Juanito twhose parents are very grfct,-rd like to be an orphan.- Dta.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12
Up to Date. Styiieh Cloth.

Made by .EisenkraMer, the gentle mems tailor, above Citizens bank, Second avenue and Pine street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

Dan J. Taylor. circuit clerk of Grant county, was business visitor to the city Friday. Mir. Taylor reports things quiet over in Sheridan, but says local politics have begun to boil, and ex- poets some lively times for while.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

J E. Anderson. a prominent insur- arce man of Little Rock. was here Friday on visit to his local agents, the Home Insurance agency.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

Frank Peck was a Fort Smith yisiz tor in the city Thurs lay afternoon, registering at the Arlington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

J. W. Hicks canee over from Eng land Thursday afternoon and regis tered at the Truloch while spending a wh le in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-12

Thomas w. Joyner of Jonesboro was a visitor to the city Thursday af ternoon and registered at the Arling- ton while here.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-08-11
Election Of Officers.

The annual stockholders meeting of the
Equitable Building and Loan Associa-
ton of Snow Hill was held at the Office
of the Association in Deposit and Saw
ings Bank building on Tuesday, the It'll
inst. Out of total of TAO shares there
were 5l4 present in person or by proxy.
The following directors were elected
for the ensuing year:
Clayton J. Purnell, President; Ed
ward P. Davis, Vice President; Thomas
z. Johnson, Secretary; Oscar NJ. Pur-
nell, Treasurer; Thomas NJ. Purnell,
John w. Station, William F. Johnson,
II. Clay Burbage. Horace F. Harmon
son, Charles NJ. Peters. w. Elton Bos-
ton. and James Holloway.
The fiscal year ended August 9Th,
and an annual dividend Of six per cent.
was declared and ordered paid at once.
The dividends amount TO S4340. 80, and
S1075. 4S was carried as undivided pro-
fits. The dividends were disbursed on
Tuesday to the stockholders of the Asso-
citation.
The Equitable began business just
twelve years ago.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-08-11
BOX IRON.

Rev. II. f. Truitt, Of Glendale, is
visiting relatives and friends at this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rowley and
son, of Philadelphia, are welcome visitors
at the home Of his father, Mr.. William
K. Rowley.
Miss Eva Eggs, of Salisbury, is
visiting friends and relatives at this
place.
Misses Annie and Hazel Gordy. of
Parksley. Va, and Miss Alma Dukes,
of Girdletree, are visiting Mrs. George
Truitt.
Mrs. William Davis and daughter,
Miss Maude, were called to the bedside
of her sister, Mrs. John Bromley, last
Thursday. Mrs. Bromley has been
dangerously i'll at her home near Snow
Hill.
Miss Estelle Truitt and brother. Oscar.
are visiting relatives in Baltimore
Mrs. Frank Townsend. Of Washing
ton, Is spending few weeks with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bevans.
Masters Harold and Frank Riley. of
Stockton. are visiting their aunt, Mrs.
Cnaries riley
Mr.. and Mrs. James Thomas, of st.
Martins, are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Solomon Powell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus Figgs, who
have been spending their summer vaca-
ton with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Figgs, have returned to their
home at Ocean City.
Quite number of our people attend
ed the picnic at Public Landing last
Thursday.
Misses Essie Nelson and Winnie Ad-
kins. who have been visiting their friend,
Miss Minnie Clarke. have returned
home.
Miss Ethel Henderson, who has been
visiting relatives in Virginia. returned
home Wednesday.
Services were held at the new NJ. +.
Church here Sunday by Rev. Mr.. Fogel.
of Girdletree. and Rev II. +. Truitt,
of Glendale. Quite number of people
were in attendance.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-08-11
MELBOURNE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor and
daughter, Sarah, of Pocomoke CITY.
spent Saturday and Sunday with rela-
tives here.
Mrs. Kendall Fisher and son, Berkeley.
are spending some time with relatives
and friends at Leemont and Mearsville,
Virginia.
Mr.. S. J. Pilchard spent Saturday
and Sunday with his son at Parksley.
Mrs. Mamie Henderson, of Pocomoke.
spent Sunday at the home Of her friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. burlington.
Mr.. 7. Fisher, of Mearsville, spent a
few days here recently.
Some of our people attended the Fair
which was held at Tasley this week
Miss Grethel Baylis spent part of
last week with her friend. Miss Cynthia
Ards.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. jackson and
daughter, Lula. of Good Will. spent
Saturday at the home of their son. Mr..
Arthur Jackson.
Preaching at Remson's NJ. +. Church
tomorrow Sunday afternoon by the
pastor, Rev. A. w. Goodhand. All are
invited to attend.
Master Chauncey Trader, of Green
backville, spent part of last week
with his friend, Master Russell Watson.
Masters Maurice and Ole Pilchard
spent this week with their brother, Mr.
Kniles Pilchard, at Parksley.
We are glad to report Mr.. Arthur
jackson convalscent after few days
illness.
Miss Cynthia Ards spent part of this
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
H. Baylis.
Mrs. Harry Pilchard and daughter.
Alice, spent Sunday with her father.
Mr.. Henry Wilkerson.
Mr.. Clemon Jones, of Newbern, N.
c., is spending his vacation at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Fl. Jones, near here.
Miss Lille Hill. of Silva, and cousin.
Miss Edna Hill. of Snow Hill, were
visitors at this place last week.
Mr.. Beverly burlington, of Pocomoke.
spent Sunday with his parents at this
place.
Mrs. A. $. Bailey and children are
spending this week with relatives in
Aecomac County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-08-11

Misses Edna and Julia Jones have
been entertaining number Of friends
this week at the home Of their parents
on their splendid farm near Newark.
Among their guests are Misses Alice,
Louise and Ruth Gunby, of Salisbury,
and Miss May Rivenburg, of West
Hoboken, New Jersey. On Tuesday
the party was augmented by the arrival
of Mr.. John |. Coulbourn, of Snow Hill,
and Mr.. Levin Erickson, of Berlin, who
accompanied them to North Beach,
where very enjoyable day and night
were spent.
Mr.. w. +. Dickerson, contractor and
builder, was in Snow Hill Wednesday,
en- route to his home in Girdletree from
Virginia. Mr.. Dickerson has just com
pleted several large jobs, and has con-
tracts for several more big brick build
ings. Among the jobs which he has
under way. and has contracted for, are
the following: two banks and drug
store for the l.. +. Mumford Banking
Company; two private banks: a large
store at Eastville; a building 65 20
feet at Cape Charles; and three large
double houses to lathe and plaster at
Cape Charles.
Mr.. Ethan Westcott, of Haddon-
field, N. j., came Monday afternoon to
spend some time here as the guest of
Mr.. c. X. Higgins. Mr.. Westcott will
be remembered by host of friends and
admirers as the premier pitcher of the
championship base ball team Of Snow
Hill of last year, Snow Hills suprema-
az, a., a.. Isu..z.I k...... 4. Ia. -.
his services. Besides his well known
prowess on the ball field Mr. Westcott
is agentleman by birth and association
scholar by training, and lawyer by
profession. He received his degree of
bachelor Of laws from the University
of Pennsylvania few months ago, and
is now in the Philadelphia Office of his
father. ex-Judge Westcott, with whom
he is associated in the practice of his
profession.
On account of the sickness of Rev.
l.. A. Bennett, pastor of Bates Memoir
ial NJ. p. Church. the congregation of
his church will unite in service with
the congregation of the Christian
Church Sunday morning at ! O'Clock.
in the Christian Church. In the even
ing the congregations will unite IN ser
vice at o'clock in the NJ. p Church.
Rev. ID. A. Nicoll. pastor of the Chris
tian Church, will preach at both ser
vices. The Christian Endeavor Societies
of the two churches will unite in SER
vice in the NJ. p church at Z % clock. p. m.
Services at Nassawango NJ. p. Church
at 1890 o'clock, a. M. conducted by
Rev. +. l.. p Morris, of Snow Hill.
Services at Trinity NJ. p. Church at 3
O'Clock. p. m. conducted by Rev. d. A.
Nicoll.
Orno Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold
under positive guarantee to cure con-
stipation, sick headache, stomach trou-
Bile. or any form of indigestion. If it
fails, the manufacturers refund your
money. What more can any one do
p. ID. Cottingham & Co., Snow Hill.
Lloyd 4 Blaine Pocomoke City. Md.