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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
DAVENPORT
off to Search M,ound.-Sixteen or IS

Off to Search M'ound.-Sixteen or Is
members of the Davenport Academy
of Sciences left this morning for Al
bany, ILL.,, to commence the work the
academy proposes doing in opening In
dian mounds in that vicinity. With two
teams. a pillow and scraper. and four
men to help. they will make only
beginning. as the mound TO be attack
ed is 60 feet in diameter and 10 feet
it, In all there are ia mounds in that
vicinity, large and small, so the field
for the scientific investigators will re-
main unexhausted for long time.
Borrowed Watch; Pawned lt.-Leroy
Gilmore is under arrest, charged with
obtaining goods under false pretenses.
Recently Gilmore borrowed a watch
from a lady friend, telling her he in
tended buying d charm to match the
watch Instead of doing as he stated,
he went to pawnshop and pawned
the watch. AS soon as the young lady
learned this fact, she swore out war
rant against Gilmore and he was ar
rested.
Try Insanity, Not Guilt For the
first time in many years a case is
brought before the Scott county dis
trict court, and a jury called TO try an
indicted person for his sanity, previous
to his trial on the charge for which he
is held. The two trials will be en-
tirely separate. If the prisoner is found
insane he will be sent to the hospital
for criminally insane. If he is found to
be sane a new jury will be called and
the prisoner will be tried on the charge
against him. The prisoner is T. Cop
pans, the Belgian who stole bride in
Moline, walked to Pleasant Valley, fit
ted the bride TO a valuable horse own
ed by August DeWolf, and walked back
to Davenport leading the horse. He
was arrested as he entered the city.
Since his incarceration in Jail he has
had spells in which he tore up his mat
tress and blankets, and made shreds
out of his coat and overalls. He claims
not to know when the acts were COM
mitted, and complains of severe pains
in his head.
Coal Wagon Struck BY Car-Wed-
nesday afternoon the east bound Mt.
Ida car No. %, nearing Harrison street
on Second, struck a coal wagon con-
tanning a ton of coal and smashed it.
The horses were hit with the fender
and were knocked down. one falling
on the fender. After several minutes
the animal was freed and found TO be
quite badly injured The driver, C.
Welsh, was thrown from his seat and
received a sprained wrist and bruised
knee.
Woman Acts QueerIy.-The commits
sionerS of insanity gave a hearing yes
terday afternoon to Mrs. Charity Parks
at the court house. the charge that she
is out of her head being preferred by
neighborS of Mrs. Parks who reside at
Thirteenth and Ripley streets. The
in support of their charges,
claim that Mrs. Parks ralles up the
leaves in the yard. carries them TO the
porch, and sits on them TO prevent
neighboTs from stealing them. They
also claim that she spends considerable
time in writing hieroglyphics on the
sidewalks and elsewhere. 1t is claim
ed by friends and relatives of Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12

Home Visitors Excursion.
On Oct. 10 the Rock Island will sell
home visitors tickets to certain parts
in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12

other two companies, and all three
plants will now be operated under the
one corporation.
Debs Called Home-Eugene V. Debs
was not here last evening for his lee
ture at Turner hall. He was recalled
from Chicago to Terre Haute, Ind, by
the critical illness of his father. He
received word that his father was dy-
and he fastened to his bedside. cancel
ing all his dates. The local. socialists
plan to have Mr.. Debs come at some
future date. the exact time cannot be
definitely announced at this time.
Young Man Dies.-Henry A. Schmidt
passed away at the home of his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Schmidt. 1927
Fifteenth street, yesterday afternoon
after a long and painful illness. His
condition had been serious for several
days and death was not unexpected.
Mr.. Schmidt was but % years of age,
having been born in this city Oct 30,
1877. His entire life had been spent
in Moline, where he mad many friends.
To mourn his death he leaves besides
his parents, three brothers and five sis
tiers. They are: William. John, and
Herbert. Mrs. H. S. Miller, Hanna. Hell
en-. Louise. and Katherine. One sistes.
Mrs. Robert Thornton, passed away six
months ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
RI W. Y TIPS.

The c. M. & st. Paul offers first class
train service to Chicago and Kansas
City, from the tri-cities, sleeping car
reservations made to any point desir-
Homeseekers' Excursions.
To points on c. NJ. e st. P. railway,
every Tuesday, April to December,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12

Rock Island county court, Judge e.
e. PaTmenter presiding
Probate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12

other two companies, and all three
plants will now be operated under the
one corporation.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
Must Get Drunk and Stay So.

Kansas City, Mo-, March S.-"If
you'll so out and get drunk and
stay drunk, I'll let you out of Jail.
You've got to leave the city. You've
got TO live up to these three condi-
tions. If you don't I'll put you in
jail and keep you there"
These were the conditions on
which Judge Wofford in the criminal
court released Selby Jones. Jones is
said to be a son of a well known st.
Louis family. The name Jones is an
alias. The man refuses to give his
real name. On his attorneys prom
Use that Jones would so at once to
Chicago, where he had secured him
work, Judge Wofford took the per-
sonal recognizance.
"Only, you remember. you've got
to get drunk, and stay drunk. You're
a bad man. Whiskey'll take you to
the devil quicker than anything else.
The sooner the devil gets you the
better"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
BECKHAM FOR SENATOR.
senator Wheeler Campbell. of Padu-
cah. Launches the Boom.

Frankfort, Ky, Mar. S.--The Cap
ital Hotel dining room was filed with
over three hundred guests at the
banquet given by Senator-elect Thos.
II. Paynter Governor Beckham
made the speech of the occasion. his
subject being ''The Commonwealth"
Other speakers and their subjects
were Judge +. O'Rear. The Court Of
Appeals; Senator Wheeler Camp
bell. The Senator; w. c. Halbert,
The House; w. X. Reid, The Press;
Senator Henry George, The Purchase.
The banquet was given to the mem
bers of the general assembly, state
officials. and politicians. Mayor
Combs. OF Lexington. was among the
prominent guests.
State Senator Wheeler Campbell.
of Paducah. In his speech declared
that In sending Judge Paynter to the
federal senate. Kentucky is sending
an exemplar of her best manhood
He created the widest applause by
adding that he believed in two years
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
THE PRESIDENT
Announces That He Has Signed TIL
man-GilIcspie Resolution.

Washington, ID. c., March S-Pres
ident Roosevelt sent a message to
congress yesterday afternoon, an
nouncing that he had signed the Till
man-Gillespie joint resolution de-
handing an inquiry by the interstate
commerce commission into the sub
ject of railroad determinations and
monopolies in coal oil. He says he
signed it with hesitancy because Of
the form in which it passed. As it
achieved very little it may achieve
nothing and he asks for certain adj
ditional legislation on the subject.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
81 Decrease in 5 Years Shown
by the Census.
Theatcr Manager Spends Much Mon
cy to Save Pet Dog-Kansas
Gas We'll still Burning.
MISSOURI PRECEDENT

Washington, March S.-The ex-
tent to which the bicycle and tricy.
Gle industry has fallen off during the
past five years Is shown in a bulletin
issued by the census bureau. This
Industry was at its height during
and just prior to the census year of
1900. Since then there has been a
material decrease in all branches of
the industry, with the single excep-
ton of the manufacture of motor
cycles. Large numbers of these ma
chimes were manufactured during
1905, showing a great increase over
the production in 1900. Many estab-
lishments engaged In the manufac-
ture of bicycles in 1900 have either
discontinued business or entered 9TH
er fields of industry. The falling off
In the number of wage-earners en-
ployed was 81 per cent, the number
being reduced from 1885 in 1900
to 1926 in 1905. The capital invest
ed in 1900 was s29,7S3, 659, where
as in 1905 II was only s5,S47,SO3. .
In contrast with these figures, the
motor cycle establishments increas-
ed from 1853 in 1900 10 22S9 in
1905, or 1910 per cent.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08

Decatur. ILL.,, March S.-A. Sig
fried, manager of the Bijou theater,
has spent a large sum of money to
save the life of a pet black and tan
dog. The animal was suffering from
blood poisoning. and submitted TO a
surgical operation which required
nearly every organ of the body be-
ing removed and replaced. Chloro-
form was given, and the dog is now
IN an incubator and appears to be
recovering from the operation. AL
though the animal is worth nothing
from a fancier's standpoint. it was
valued highly as a pet, and the price
paid for the operation was equal to
that which Is charged for surgical
work on human beings.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08

The celebrated DIR. Abernethy of
LONDON was firmly OF the opinion that
disorders OF the stomach were the most
prolific source of human ailments in
general. A recent medical writer says
every feeling, emotion and affection
reports at the stomach Through the
system OF nerves. and the stomach is
affected accordingly. IL is the vital
center OF the body :" lie
continues, rso we may be said to live
by land ne might well have said through
the stomach" He goes on 10 show that
the stomach is the vital center OF the
body. lie says rthe function of di-
gestion in its several stages is TO pre-
pare the food in forms which are suita-
able 10 be added to the structure"
meaning the structure OF our bodies.
He continues, every physical action
from simple breathing. thinking and
circulating of the blood TO the most
active bodily exertion wears out por-
tions OF the structure (of our bodies)
and they become dead and so require
To be taken away speedily. Much OF
the food which We take, and especially
when unwhQlesome or in excess, adds
10 the waste material, and when il has
undergone chemical changes it is still
more mischievous.' Then he goes on
20 the effect that the nervous system
prompts every part OF the circulating
system. He says Ii gives its message
every moment to the intimate number
OF glands and follicles TO unload them
selves OF waste material so that the
current OF blood may carry il away"
"When these two processes of nutri-
ton and excretion are thus carried on
with equal assiduity we are in health,
but when this equilibrium does not
exist there comes disorder and disease.
The common form of such derange-
ment is Indigestion or dyspepsia. The
function of nutrition is interrupted
and oil the operations Which depend
upon IL 90 rrong. Under these condi-
tions il has a way of appearing in
other types of disorder Many OF these
often mislead physicians. Other parts
OF the organism are likely. TO be in
voved, and we may find consumption,
kidney complaint, hepatic (liver) dis
orders, hysteria and even mental
alienation (derangcmcnt).' He says
rit may be observed that deranged
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08

open new undertaking establish
ment.
The board ordered a request filed
with the Legislative boards for an Or
dinance for the improvement of
Fourteenth street between Clay and
Harrison streets.
Street Inspector Elliott was in
structed to file report showing the
various places in the city where the
drainage is insufficient to carry off
surface water.
The street inspector was instruct
Cd to repair the fence along the West
tennessee street fill.
The street Inspector was also in
structed to collect from the street
car company and the Pttsburg coal
company, the price of some stone be-
longing to the city that was used by
the companies
A report was made that the old
telephone company had blocked the
alley running from Ninth to Tenth
between Clay and Trimble streets.
and the street inspector was instruct
cd to get warrants If the poles were
PLANTED without permission.
The city engineer was instructed
to repair the culvert at Ninth street
and Kentucky avenue. The city So
licitor was instructed to investigate
what should be done in order to get
enough of Austin Tyndall's property
to open an alley from Twelfth to
Thirteenth, between Jefferson and
Monroe. .
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
Of Building a New Bridge Over
Island Creek at Fourth.
Referred to Committee to Ascer-
tain How Much Of the Cost the
Street Car Co. VIII Pay.
BOARD OF WORKS MEETING,

The board of public works held It's
regular meeting yesterday afternoon
and designated Alderman Harry
Hank and Councilman r. S. Bar
nett, and City Engineer l.. A. Wash
| ington as a committee to represent
| the city in conference to be held
with General Manager Blocker of
the traction company, to ascertain
what portion of the cost of a bridge
across Island creek at Fourth street
the traction company will bear.
When the bridge matter was taken
up yesterday, City Engineer Wash
ington reported that the city could
repair the bridge for 81 1000 or 81 :
coo so 1t will last another year, but
recommended a new bridge at a COS.
of about $2S, 900, which will last
thirty years or more. Before a def
mite conclusion is reached, the city's
representatives will ascertain what
part of the expense the traction COM
pany will pay.
Nothing was done in regard to
draining the hollows between Madi-
son and Harrison, and Third street
and the river. Engineer Washington
reported that a drain pipe for the
purpose would cost about $1,000.
and the matter will be settled at a
conference Of the joint street com
mlttee of the general council and
the board of works.
Street cleaning and sweeping were
discussed, and it is probable that
the city will arrange to sweep the
brick streets, instead of furnishing
the apparatus and letting a private
contract for It.
The city engineer was instructed
to investigate the complaints that
the /. G. tracks are too low on First
street and Ninth street, where they
are on, or across, the city streets.
olItSl INSPECTOR ElllOlI was IN
structed to have a new floor and 9TH
er repairs made to the Sixth street
Island creek bridge, the cost to be
about 5000.
The N, C. & st. l.. was instructed
to keep its coaches out of the street
near Fifth and Norton streets.
A fence was ordered around the
city light plants cinder pile to keep
out thieves.
Repairs were ordered made by the
street inspector to the bad alleys in
the city. Nothing was done in re-
gard to improving with gravel
street back of George Bernhard's
residence on West Broadway. The
property owners may petition the
board for the Improvement of the
street by gravellng it.
Engineer Washington was in
structed to make report on the
damaged sewer drain pipe at the
Banner fill
Mr.. Guy Nance was instructed to
file in writing a petition for permits
sion to build a gate leading to city
property near the city hall, so he can
get to the building in which he will
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
FREIGHT HOUSE
Is Being Enlarged at Sixth and
Campbell Streets.

Mr.. w. c. Waggener. supervisor
Of bridges and buildings of the Lou
isville division of the /. c., Is put
ting an addition on the freight
house, at Sixth and Campbell streets
The building is being enlarged 42x
ll5 and the 81" is being taken out
and the building made straight.
This work will require some little
time aud will greatly facilitate the
handling OF freight.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
Trying to stop Burning Gas Well.

Caney, Kan, March S.-Efforts to
extinguish the burning gas well
were renewed today with large
force OF men. Three carloads OF
boiler iron came from independence
and were hauled TO the well. Addi-
tional apparatus was loaded at Cha
mute, Kan, and is coming through
by special train. Afficials OF the gas
company expect to be able to shut
the fire off in day or two, but re-
alize il Is a big job.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08

Belgrade, Sevia. March S.-The
cabinet has resigned in a body. A
collapse of negotiations that were in
progress looking to the establish
ment OF provisional and CONNER
clal arrangement between Servia and
Austria was responsible for the res
ignatlon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
Invaluable For Rheumatism.

have been suffering for the past
few years with a severe attack OF
rheumatism and found that Billiards.
Snow Liniment was the only thing
that gave me satisfaction and tend
ed to alleviate my pains. March "a,
'02:: John C. Degnan, Kinsman, Ills.
csc. soc and $1.o0. Sold by Alvey
& List.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08

If you have used Witch Hazel
Salve without being relieved 1t is
probable that you got hold of one of
the many worthless counterfeits that
are sold on the reputation of the
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye.
Sold by Lang Bros.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08

Omaha, March S.-The name Of
John Ennes was stricken from the
primary election, ballot as the Re
publican candidate for mayor by
Judge Orr in the district court, on
the ground that Ennes is insane.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
TO STAND PAT.
Illinois Operators Announce That
They Will Make No More Con

Chicago, ILL.,, March S.-The Illl-
nois coal operators met and stated
at the noon adjournment that there
was unanimous agreement of all
present to make no further conces-
sions. The miners of Illinois will
stand by this proposition rogardIes
of what other states do at the T.
dianapolis convention.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
$4,000 for "a Leg.

Denton. Tex, March SIN dis
trict court a jury returned a verdict
In the case of J. l.. Scruggs VS.. the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad
awarding the plaintiff damages in
the sum of $26,625 for personal in.
juries. Scruggs was run over by a
switch engine and lost his night leg
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08

hence, Kentucky would send to the
United States senate cher greatest
Governor" J. G. W. Beckham.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-03-08
Trees Planted On Gov. Hogg's Grave

Austin, Tex, March S.-A wal
nut tree and a pecan tree we're to-
day planted upon the grave offormer
Gov. J. s. Hogg. in compliance with
his dying request,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-05
The Engiish Royal Plate,

The royal plate at Windsor Is gener.
ally reckoned " be worth about $4,000.
UUU, and 1t Is no unusual thing at q
state banquet at the castle to have
plate to the value VI t5UU,OOO In the
room. There are two state dinner
services, one VI gold and Que Of silver.
The gold service was purchased by
George ". and will dine l2O persons.
The plates alone OF this service cost
over tl2,OOO. On state occasions there
are usually placed Oh the dining table
some very beautiful gold hagons cap.
tured from the spanish armada, which
are now OF course VI priceless value
while the great silver wine cooler
made by Rundel X Bridge for George
". and weighing 1000 ounces, always
adorns one corner Of the apartment
As sideboard ornaments there are
pretty trities In the way Vt peacock
Of precious stones, valued at 10000,
ami Il tigers head from India, with a
solid ingot of gold for It's tongue and
diamond teeth, This wonderful col
lection of plate Is crown property,
which practically means that 1t be-
longs to the country.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-05

The crowd which surrounded the car
riage closed around me. bore me along
to the place VI execution and placed
me, 50 to speak, IN front VI the scar
fold. | beheld the appalling spectacle,
The crime had been hardly accomplish
Ell when u cry Of "Nive Ia nation" rose
from the foot Of the guillotine. 1t was
repeated by the bystanders; 1t passed
through the crowd This cry was FOL
lowed by silence most wonderful ana
most profound. Shame, horror ana
fear already lowered over the Wide
expanse. passed over 1t second
time, carried along by the Hood which
had brought me hither. Every one
walked slowly and scarcely vehtured
to look In his neighbours face, Ihe
rest OF the day was spent III deep
stupor. 1t had spread over the Whole
city. Twas obliged to go out twice aho
found the streets deserted and silent
The assassins had lost their wohted
daring. The public grief made itself
felt, and they Quaied before it'-Mem'
oirs Of Chancellor Pasquier,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-05
Talents and Confidence.

A single talent man, supported oy
great self confidence. will achieve more
tnan a ten talent man who does not
believe in himself. The mind cannot
act with vigor in the presence Oh
doubt. A wavering mind makes a
waverng execution. There must De
certainty, confidence and assurance or
there can be no efficiency, An uiledu.
Gated man who believes in himself ana
who has faith that he can do the thlns
he undertakes often puts to shame the
average college bred man, whose over
culture and wider outlook have some
times bred increased sensitiveness ana
a lessening Of self confidence, whose
decision has been weakened by con
slant weighing Of conflicting theories
aud whose prejudices are always opsn
to conviction Success
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-05
VERO,
A Happy New Year to eyervbodvl

A Happy New Year to everybody!
The dance in the hall New Years eve
was well attended by out of town folks
as well as residents,
Master Goree Blanton of Oslo was in
town one day this week to bring some
furs to our genial storekeeper,
c. D. Reed and family haye arrived
from Georgia. We understand they in.
tend to truck here this season.
Frank Forster Of Orchid was in town
a short while Tuesday. He was on his
way to down river points in his fine
launch.
N. o. Penny is looking for buyer
for his place near the railroad, contain.
ing six acres, all cleared, properly
ditched, drained, and under cultivation;
90 orange trees growing; land suitable
Tor either oranges, grapefruit or vege-
tables; nice three-room dwelling, finely
located on main road near postoffice,
school and depot. Mr., Penny will sell
this place cheap for cash or on easy
payments to good reliable people, as he
wishes to build on other property near
by. Just the place for winter home
or for man to take hold of and make
a living on from the start. For full
particular write N, o. Penny.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-05
The Word "Tra -

Residents OF Great Britain call street
cars trans, The term Is old. Three
hundred and fifty years ago an Eng.
lishman left the following item in his
will. ITO the amendinge Of the high
waye or tram from the weste ende OF
Bridgegait In Barnard castle, 20 shil.
lings.' This tram" was plank road.
Whether 1t was the ancestor OF the
tram VI today or merely an etymolog.
lcal relation Is not quite clear The
fOrefather Of all the trans was u
Scandinavian word meaning u log. III
time tram IN Scotland came to mean u
beam, II cart shaft or the cart itself.
aud perhaps II Is to this rather than
to the tram that was Il plank In a 10y
road that the modern sense traces its
origin. At any rate, etymologists af.
hrm that the derivation FROM the name
Of Benjamin Outram. who improved
rail tracks about 1900, Is absurd.