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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
People of One Town Lock
Up Officers Sent by
Government.
SOLDIERS CALLED ON
Archbishop of Paris Suggests
Plan That May Solve
Trouble.

Tarasion, France, Dec 1.-Two
squadrons of hussars have been dis
patched from here to Barbontanne.
where the inhabitants have imprisoned
the officials sent to take over church
property under the church and state
separation law
Compelled 10 Charge.
Aras. France. Dec. 15.-When the
bishop of Aras was expelled from his
residence today gendarmes several
times were compelled TO charge mani
festants who barricaded the door of
the seminary. Eventually the doors
were broken open with trees used as.
battering rams.
May End Trouble.
Paris, Dec 15.-There has been is
sued from the office of the archbishop
of Paris. Cardinal Richard, an impor-
tant communication which may end
the present church difficulty. The com
munication sets forth that declarations
made by laymen relative 10 worship
are not in disobedience 10 the instruc-
tions of the pope. providing the pur-
pose is honestly TO avoid disturbances.
II admits that such declarations do
not infringe upon the hierarchy of the
church. as the vatican has forbidden
only clergymen 10 carry out the re-
quired legal formalities.
This recognition of the layman's
right to make a declaration will per
nit of the carrying on of worship I'm
accordance with the law. but in the
meantime the church officially main
tains its position of not submitting
TO the state.
severe Action PINNED.
The cabinet decided upon summary
action Of severe character to meet the
opposition raised by the Roman Cath
olic church to the terms of the separa-
tion law. Several drastic measures
Were agreed upon and parliament will
be asked TO enact them.
The steps to be taken are of sweep
ing character, the most important be-
ing the plan TO strip the church of its
property at once, instead of postponing
the action for year II is proposed
to amend the law of 1905, providing
for the separation of church and state.
by which a years grace was allowed
before the permanent alienation of the
church property, and to suppress the
privilege of forming new cultural or
diocesan associations during that peri
cd. All church property, including the
is TO be handed over i'm
to the state, to the depart
ments and to the communes, under
insuring that the churches
themselves will be retained for relig-
ous uses. The continuance of public
will be provided for under
of the laws of 1881.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15

San Francisco. Dec 15.-The Exam
iner publishes the following dispatch
from ffcnrfsifn today:
Officers of the transport Thomas
have announced two regiments are to
be rushed Immediately to the island in
anticipation of trouble with the Japan
ese They absolutely refuses to give
out any details bearing on the call for
troops or reason why the governments
feels soldiers of the United States ar
my are necessary in the islands which
are at this time overrlIn with little
brown men,
Good Naval Base.
'It is understood the mikado is eX-
tremely anxious to secure possession
of the island of Lanai which is pri-
vate property This island is so miles
from Honolulu and could be used as
an excellent naval base against the
United States by any foreign power
1t has two splendid harbors of suffi-
cient depth to accommodate the larg
est fleet of war vessels.
Enjoined from Selling.
Last night Attorney Gear secured
an injunction against Governor Carter
and Land Commissioner Pratt to pre-
vent their selling the islands to a syn
dicate. 1t is understood the syndicate
represents the Japanese government
or people who ultimately expect to dis
pose of the island to Japan"
No Such Order Contemplated.
Washington. Dec. 15.-It is stated at
the war department today no order has
been issued for the dispatch of addi-
tional troops to the Hawaiian islands
nor is any such order contemplated.
Discussed Abrond.
Berlin, Dec 15.-Relations between
the United States and Japan excite
extraordinary interest both in govern
ment and diplomatic circles here. EN-
peror William discussed the question
with several persons recently, and is
informed regarding Roose-
velt's personal views on the subject.
Braces Up Russia.
1t is believed Russia's more resolute
against Japan's requests for
trade and colonization rights on Amur
river and in Siberia and for fishery
privileges on adjacent RUSSIAN cOaStS
is partly due to the discussion of the |
question between the United
States and Japan.
Subjected to Pressure.
The Russian foreign office has been
subjected to steady diplomatic pres
sure on the part of Japan in an effort |
to obtain these far-reaching rights. The |
result is the idea has been created at |
the Russian foreign offices that Japan |
might make her ambitions the occasion |
for renewal of the war with Russia. |
This idea pervaded conversations |
which the Russian foreign minister, Is
wolsky, has with government officials |
and others whom he met here on the
occasion of his visit to Berlin six
weeks ago. Iswolsky met many prom
nent people here and talked with ex-
freedom.
Would Take Philippines.
Among German military and naval
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
APPEAL To ROADS
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion Takes UP Subject of
Coal Famine.
ACUTE IN MANY PLACES
People Actually Freezing in North
west-Washineton School
Closes.

Washington, Dec. 15.- In view OF
complaints of car shortage, resulting
it is said, in failure to transport the
necessaries of life and coal for house
hold use, the interstate commerce com
mission has sent the following tele
gram to the presidents of number OF
western and northwestern roads:
From many parts of the country
and particularly from your section,
the interstate commerce commission is
receiving numerous and importunate
complaints of car shortage and failure
to transport the neceSsaries of life.
Actually Freezing.
I'm various places in the northwest
it is represented that people are actu-
ally freezing because sufficient coal
for household use cannot be procured
owing to the extraordinary delays in
moving that article. The commission
therefore urges you to make every pos
sible effort to meet at once the needs
and relieve the suffering of those de-
pendent upon the facilities of your
road"
University Closed.
Seattle, Wash, Dec. 15.-The Univer-
sity of Washington has closed on ac-
count Of the coal famine from which
the city is suffering. 1t is not known
at the university when the classes will
be resumed. The entire city is affect
ed by the famine, and many sick per-
sons are said to be in danger in cold
rooms. Only seven cars of coal arrived
in the city yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
HORTICULTURALISTS ELECT
Illinois Society in Convention at State
University Chooses Officers.

University Chooses Officers.
Champaign, H., Dec. 15.-The annual
convention. of the Illinois State Horti-
cultural society, held at the University
of Illinois, adjourned yesterday after
the election of the following officers:
President-George J. Foster of Nor
NAL
Vice Presidents. G. Soverhill of
Tiskilwa.
Secretary-W. B. Lloyd of Kin
mundy.
Executive Board-George F. Foster.
w. b. Lloyd, II. T. Thompson of Mar
engo. w. r. Soverhill. II. Augustine OF
Normal, J. r. Reasoner of Urbana, A.
V. Schermerhorn of Kinmundy, J. b.
c. Heaton of New Burnsides.
Directors Experiment Station-E. A.
Rfehl of Alton, J. r. Reasoner, and
w. r. Soverhill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
THE DAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, Dec. 15.-Following is n
summary of the work done by congress
yesterday:
SENATE-The senate was not I'm ses-
sion.
HOUSE-By a vote Of 100 to 1SS the
house refused 10 increase from $1,000
TO $500 the salaries OF senator's mem
beTs and delegates. The house, how
ever by an overwhelming vote, in
creased the salaries OF the vice presi-
dent the speaker OF the house and
- or--hers Of t." p~esidonf's cabinet 10
$4,000 each. The Legislative, executive
anu judicial appropriation bill was pass
ed. Adjourned at 3:45 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
TELLS OF TURMOIL AND
VIOLENCE OF THE STRIKE
Superintendent of Teaming Company
Witness Against Shea, Allowed
to Talk.

Chicago, Dec. 15.-Scenes of tur-
moil, violence, slugging and shooting
that occurred during the teamsters
strike were described today in the
Shea trial by A. L. Fosso, superintend-
ent of the Forbes Teaming company
which had the contract to haul freight
for several large grocery houses. The
witness gave evidence under difficult
ties because of the persistent objec-
tions of attorneys for the defense.
The court finally ruled Fosso could
tell his story
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
WAS REBEL LEADER
KILLED BY TROOPS?
Strange Death of Prisoner of War in
Ecuador Charged to the
Government.

Guayaquil. Ecuador. Dec. 15.-When
General PaeZ and government troops
were entering Cuenca yesterday with
rebels captured at the battle of Ayan-
car, mob tried To rescue the prisoners
whereupon the soldiers fired and dis
persed the mob. AS the troops fired,
Colonel Vega, the rebel leader. who
was among those captured, drew re-
volver and killed himself Conserva-
tives say Vega was assassinated by
government troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
creeI is Mexican Ambassador.

City of Mexico, Dec. 15.-It has been
officially announced by the government
that Enrique Creel, governor of the
state of Chihuahua, has been appoint
ed Mexican ambassador to the United
States. Senor Creel is of American de-
scent and is one of the weaIthiest and
most progressive men of the republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
AMERICAN CREWS
BARRED AT HENLEY
Foreign Oarsmen Have Sub
scribed To.

London, Dec. 15-By resolution
passed by the regatta stewards at a
meeting held at Henley this afternoon,
all American crews and scullers are
debarred in future from competing at
the Henley regatta until the American
rowing authorities complete an agree
ment with the Henley committee such
as already exists with French. German,
Dutch, Belgian and Canadian associa-
tiOnS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
Receive 5 Per Gent Raise.

Lowell. Mass. Dec. 15.-Notices were
posted at all cotton mills of the city
today of 5 per cent increase in wages.
effective Monday. Seven thousand op-
eratives are affected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
NEW CRUISER is LAUNCHED
Montana Last on Stocks at Newport
News Yards.

Newport News. Dec. 15-The ar
mored cruiser Montana was success
fully launched here today in the pres
ence of a large number of people The
vessel was christened by Miss Minnie
Conrad. daughter of w. G.. Conrad OF
Montana. The Montana is the last
warsTip on the stocks here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
ALONG TERM FOR cURsING
Soldier of 25th Regiment Gets Limit on
Swearind

San Antonio. Texas, Dec. 15.--Brig-
adler General McCaskey has approved
the finding of the court martial in the
case of Private, Alden H. Easton of
Company A, 25th infantry, condemn
ing him to 10 years Imprisonment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
.HaRTJE TAKES AN APPEAL
Pittsburg Millionaire Not to Be Baked
In Effort for Divorce.

Pittsburg. Dec. 15.-Augustus Hartje,
libellant in the recent divorce case
against his wife, which Judge Fraser
decidedly adversely to him last We'd
nesday. took an appeal to the supreme
court today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
GIVEN FIVE YEARS
Mrs. Birdsong Sentenced to Pris-
on for the Murder Of DR..
Thomas Butler.
DEFENDANT In COLLAPSE
Nine of Jurors Presented Petition Ask
ing Penalty Be Minimum, Fine
of $500.

Hazelhurst. Miss, Dec. 15.-Mrs
Angie Fox Birdsong convicted of man
slaughter for killing DR. Thomas II.
Butler, was sentenced last night TO five
years in the state penitentiary. Sen
tence was pronounced by Judge d. NJ.
Miller at a special session of court.
Attorneys for the woman at once be-
gan arguing the motion for a new trial,
alleging many irregularities. chief OF
which is the relationship of Judge Mil
Ter 10 the family of DR.. Butler. This
fact, it is claimed. would serve to null
lily the trial on constitutional grounds.
Woman i'm Collapse.
Mrs. BirdsOng. in a state of complete
collapse. had 10 be carried into court
on a stretcher. Judge Miller waived
the formality of having the prisoner
stand and receive sentence. and the
woman reclined, almost unconscious,
on her couch while the court directed
what punishment should be imposed.
Nine of the jurors in the case pre-
sented a petition asking that the min
imum fine of $500 be imposed and that
Mrs. Birdsong be permitted to escape
g prison term
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
RIDCELY COLLIDES WITH
SHAW'S CURRENCY PLAN

tis. the half witted fellow who had a
hearing today for the alleged murder
of Dona Gilman. was released by the
justice on the ground that the prosecu-
tion failed to show he was connected
with the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
Leave With Fathers Body.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The son and
daughter of Arthur Brown started for
Utah yesterday afternoon with his
body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
ANOTHER ATTEMPT
Terrotists Again Try to Take Life
of Doubassoff at St.
Petersburg.
SHOOT AND THROW BOMBS
Admiral Only Slightly Injured and
Helps Hold Assailants Till They
Are Arrested.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 15.-Another at
tempt on the life of General Doubassoff
ex-governor general of Moscow, was
made this afternoon. but he escaped
with slight injuries Doubassoff was on
the way to Taurida palace, when two
men hurled a bomb at the carriage. 1t
exploded with great force The would
be assassins were arrested.
Escape Remarkable.
DoubasSoff had remarkable escape.
The terrorists made very determined
attack upon him. One man approached
the admiral and fired several shots at
him with revolver, but missed The
terrorists then threw the bomb at Dou-
bassoff, which exploded and wounded
the admiral in the leg.
Second Man Appears.
A bystander seized the admiral's as
sailant, whereupon a second terrorist
appeared and went through exactly the
same performance. The second bomb
however, did not explode
Doubassoff, although injured. closed
with the terrorist and held him until
he was taken into custody.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
Second Man Appears.
stock Brokers Fail

New York, Dec. 15-The suspension
of the firm of Henry r. Gemmerich &
Co, stock brokers. was announced to-
day. The assets and liabilities are un-
known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15
DIVORCE DODGED
Former Rockford Woman Now
Concert Singer, and Husband
Try Innovation.
AGREE TO LIVE SEPARATE
Results After Years Experiment to
Determine What Future Rela-
tons Shall Be.

New York, Dec 15.-Mrs. Corinne
Rider-Kelsey, a native of Rockford, III.
but now a soprano oratorio and con-
cert singer in this city, and her hus-
band have entered into a contract to
live apart for one year. At the end of
that period, if they are satisfied that
they are better content apart. the
courts will be asked to grant them a
legal separation.
Given Fair Trial.
Married life has been given a fair
triel by the Kelseys," said a friend of
the singer and her husband, through
whom the plan was made known.
"They have had no disagreement
that is, no serious disagreement-but
they are not satisfied with their mar
ried life in several respects. They
have treated the subject in a sensible
manner.
Instead of flying at once to the di-
vorce courts, they determined to find
out if life apart would be more con
genial to them. A year, they think,
will satisfy them on the point. If they
conclude they are happier together than
apart, they will resume their former
relations. That is better than being
divorced in haste and repenting at
leisure. Both seem TO regard the sit
uation as a matter of course They
see nothing unusual or revolutionary
in it,
Meet Frequently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelsey meet frequent
ly and are apparently on the best of
terms. They appear to be very good
friends, and put forth no effort to avoid
each other whenever they chance to
be in the same company.
THE situation is more embarrassing
to their mutual friends than it is to
themselves commented a friend to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15

San Francisco, Dec 15.-The Exam
iner publishes the following dispatch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-15

Among German military and naval
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-03-31
GUBfRNATOR!AL
JUDGE JEFF TRULY A CANDI-
DATE FOR GOVERNOR
Formal Announcement Made at Fay
ette, Home of the Jurist, Where
Friends Are Highly Pleased

Judge JET iruiy' "hhe on Fi7li
t. his home at fayette' ADVISED ms
friends OF his intention OF becoming
candidate Tor Governor III the next
Democratic primary though ne stat
sd he intends taking no steps IN the
farthcrance oi his candidacy untI
his term ON the Supreme Bench eT-
oires-
This announcement OF Judge Truly
friends here, who predict ior hln
an overwhelming victory at the polls
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-03-31

Al For our town. the law. and tbs
people
45 The welfare of our town is our
supreme law
20 Make hay while the sun shines.
AZ Save me-save my town.
48 Boost Greenville-the Queen City
$4,000 in 1910.
40 We live here. Do you blame US
join us.
81 JOIN us for bigger, better, buster
Greenville
So Greenville needs advertising
come across.
So | have. Have you?
54 Hello, Centrall Give me Green
vile.
IS Infallible.
So Put me off at Greenville.
81 Scollop = Greenville's Business
League.
So We hustle for Greenville.
SO Everybody trades in Greenville
Do you?
90 Trade IN Greenville and be cheer
full
81 A Greenville hustler.
62 Greenville first, last, and all the
time.
6S Unity-The Greenville Business
League.
81 Invncible - Greenville Business
League
65 Let the women do the work
% Go to work, or gel off the spot
g Get busy
6S II hoe signo.
90 Greater Greenvile-25ooo- 1910.
20 I work for Greenville. Do you?
u Work for Greenvillc property
q Greenville Queen OF the Delta
z3 Get the best-there may be 9th
ers-Greenville, Miss
- Join the ranks-Pu5h Greenvillc
-2S, S,oo0-I0IO.
= Working for prosperity and for
Greenville monogram in the
center OF button Of "B. NJ L.55
Continued on editorial page
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-03-31
ELkS' ELECTION
OF OFFICERS OF THE COTTON
PICKERS LODGE No. 14s.
Date of Cornerstone Laying and the
Cotton Pickers Street Parade
Postponed Till Nineteenth.

At the annual election of officers
of the Cotton Pickcrs Lodge No.
I48. b r. of r, held last Monday
night the following were elected.
J H. Nelms, Exalted Ruler
T p Mcmahon. Esteemed Leading
Knight
A. L. JohI Esteemed Loyal Knight
Ut p. Armstrone. Esteemed Lcct-
ure Knight
Ioais Bergman, Secretary.
W u Robcrt,haw, Treasurer
w lscnberg. Trustee
J H. Nclms, Representative t5 the
Grand Lodge
Extensive preparations are being
made 10 make the cornerstone laying
on April 10th a long -to-bc-rcmcmber-
ed occasion. Different committees
have been appointed ON arrange
ments All the lodges of the State
have been invited to attend and il is
expected that a large number of Wis
iting brethren will be present Or.
w. f. Boiling. of Memphis, will be
the orator of the day on this occa-
sion The Cotton Pickers ON this
day will make a parade just as they
did at Cincinnati, ginning cotton ON
floats, etc, nothing being omitted
and a few things added. 1t will be
memorable day for Greenvile.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-03-31
HOW GREENVILLE CAN GET
$4,000 INHABITANTS BY 1910
What IS Expected From Her New League, Business En-
terprises, Banks Mills Factories and Citizensfaip
Advertising Believed to be the Solution
is the Opinion of II. 7. Crosby

Building Greenville" is the PROB
lem that confronts her business men
today There is not man or wom-
an who lives in its limits b:lt who
wants to see the city expand in every
direction.
How to bring about this expansion
both in enterprises and population,
is the problem that is just now con
fronting her citizens and business
organizations There is one thing
all have agreed upon, and that IS, the
city viii grow no Bigger by talking
Of its drawbacks and disadvantages.
by its citizens refusing to join the
Business League and contributing to
its support. whose sole object is to
work for a Bigger, Better and Buster
Greeuville.
What Greenville wants to do right
now is TO get Busy, and instead of
harping on what she hasn't got. is
to present what she has got attract
y
even to her own citizens, many OF
whom have been afraid to inquire
for fear it would cost something.
When you do this, watch her grow.
Municipality in the way of streets,
sidewalks; morally in the way of
new churches; and intellectually in
-, - ,,I
school buildings, and the advancement
OF her educational interests, she leads
every city in the State Such i'm
provements are the firm foundation
Of every city.
The next step to take-and this is
Greenville's move-is to build up by
them, and at the same
time advertise widely every other
new Improvement she makes. BY
advertising. we do not mean to. con
iiElr-S4t onlJ 10 its newspapers. etc.
but individually as well, by talking
about It; tell every stranger YOU meet
Of its advantages; write about them,
and soon you will find new faces on
the streets and new factories and
homes going UP on the vacant lots
light before your eyes. You are then
Greater @14 q Larger
Ircenvile
Greenville. ali will admit today
leeds more than anything else well !
icxis>I and @.'aai1v maintained cam +
oaign for giving publicity to her at
ractions as a home city and her ad- .
rs q commercial and manu I
acturing center. Surrounded as shes
: by the most fertile lands of any
.ountry on the globe, which produces
he bender staple Of cotton. the high
81 priced in the market today. and
possessing both railroad and river
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-03-31

Nelns & Blum Co. Easter Open
ing, Monday, April and.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-03-31

Every arrangement was perfected
by the Local Lodge Of Elks for the
cornerstone laying OF their new
home, and the celebrated Cotton
Pickers' street parade, at their meet
ing Monday night
Owing to the Jewish Passover,
starting the 9th, and the delay i'm
the shipment of the cornerstone, the
day was changed from the 9th to
the 10th.
The advertising committee will this
week bill every city on the railroads
between Memphis and Vicksburg and
this city and Birmingham. 50 that as
large a crowd as is possible will be
drawn here to commemorate the oc-
casiou
The hour Of parade and its line of
march will be announced IN the mex,
issue Of the Times. Watch for IT,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-03-31
MEETING OF MASONIC LODGE
Called to Adopt Resolution of Regret
on the Removal of Worshipful
Master w. T. Steger.

At called meeting of the Masonic
lodge. held on Tuesday night, the
following resolution was adopted;
Whereas. circumstances make it
expcdient for our friend and esteemed
\Vorshipful Master, w T. Steger, to
remove his residence, for a time at
least from our city;
Therefore. resolved by Greenvilie
Lodge No zoo, That we will lose
from our midst and association in the
Lodge true and faithful friend and
brother, and that we deeply regret
fhc fact that he is about to leave us;
Resolved further That he carries
with him our best wishes for his hap
piness and prosperity in his new
home, and we hereby commend him
to the confidence and fellowship of
the brethren OF the community to
which he is about to move