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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07

indianapolis, Ind, June 1.-The dem
ocrats of Indiana in convention today
adopted a platform strongly endorsing
William J. Bryan for the presidency
and selected a state ticket for all Off
GERS except governor and reporter of
the supreme court Benjamin F. Shive-
ly of South Bend was permanent chair
man.
ShiveIy Chairman.
indianapolis, Ind June 7.-B. F.
Shiyely was chosen chairman. Upon
taking the chair, in al address of con-
siderable length, he discussed the tariff
history of the democratic party and en-
phasized the support given by the DEM
ocrats in congress in the interest of
interstate commerce, and eulogiZed
Bryan
Power MisappIied.
The speaker paid great deal OF at
tention TO the use of governmental
power for private purposes. pointing
out the resultant abuses and mischiefs
arising and severely arraigning sew
eral republicans high in that party's
councils for their connection in in
surance graft" land frauds and get
IiCH-QulCh ne ClOStu ny
pealing 10 all men TO stand together for
a clean and just government.
Due 10 Republican Methods,
The platform says in part. THE
growth of trusts and other inordinate
and dangerous combinations Of capital,
the tremendous and rapidly increasing
absorption and Capitalization Of the
wealth of the country in the hands Of
a chosen few. all due TO premeditated
and systematic legislation I'm behalf OF
special interests by the republican par
ty. demand a change in policies impos-
ed upon the country by that party and
make the passage of restrictive laws
an imperative necessity"
Tariff for Revenue.
A protective tariff" it denounced and
a tariff for revenue only demanded.
The enactment of a service pension
law and equalization of widows pen.
sions are recommended.
Ticket Named.
The following ticket was nominated:
For Secretary of State-James r.
Cox.
For Authorization Bailey.
For Treasurer-John Isenbarger.
For Attorney General--Walter J.
Lott.
For Clerk of the Supreme Court
Bert New.
south Dakota for Bryan.
Yankton. S. d.. June THE South
Dakota democratic convention. which
was held here yesterday, strongly in
dorsed Bryan for president in 1908
Every mention of his name on the floor
Of the convention brought a storm Of
applause. A complete state ticket was
The platform declared for
the municipal ownership of all public
utilities. The ticket follows:
For Congress-W. J. Elder, S. A.
Ramsay.
For Governor. a. Stransky.
For Lieutenant-Gover - James
COfe.
For Secretary of State-Frank Latta.
For Auditor-John Hays.
For Treasurer-C. w. Martin.
For Attorney General-C. b. J. Har-
ris.
For Commissioner of Schools and
Public Lands-C. j. Laughlin.
For Superintendent of Public In.
struction-Thomas Lyme.
For Railroad Commissioner-B. II.
Lien
Break the Deadlock.
Burlington. Iowa, June IA. &. Ken
nedy of Lee county was today nomina-
ted for congress by the republicans of
the First district on the 1O3rd ballot.
cpCucu INCp,c uCW pCc0pn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
MYSTERYOVERBOY.
Circumstances Surrounding Un.
identified Child Indicates
kidnapping.
Is LEFT AT BOONvILLE, MO.
All Marks to Indicate Name or Address
of Parents Removed-says He is
Willie Farris.

BoOnville, Mo, June "A conductor
on the Missouri. Kansas & Texas
Flyer" left a 5gear-old boy at the
station here yesteEday, he having been
placed in care of5the conductor bv a
man at San Antonio, Tex, with instruc-
tions to put him of at Boonville, where
relatives would meet him. The youngs-
ter gave his name as Willie Farris. No
relatives have appeared The boy is
well dressed and has a suitcase with
plenty of fine clothing.
Talks of New York
He said his fathers name is William
Carstedt. He talks of living in New
York with Aunt Lizzie. He tells of
servants and electric lights and his
prattle indicates he lived in home of
wealth. The supposition here is the
child was kidnapped in New York and
when closely followed. the little fel-
low was sent to Bonneville 10 get him
out of the way
Identification Baked.
Every label and mark whereby he
could be identified or his home ascer-
tanned has been removed from the
clothing. The little fellow is very
bright, has brown hair, brown eyes,
and talks very plainly and precisely
He spoke of having been brought to
San Antonio from Torreon, Mex,
where he had been for some time with
his father. Station Agent Waltz has
the boy at home and said he would
keep him pending developments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
REBATE CASE NEAR CLOSE
Jury Soon to Decide Guilt of Big Pack
ers at Kansas City.

Kansas City, June THE cases of
the Armour, Swift, Cudahy and Nelson
Morris packing companies. under in
dictment on charges of accepting re-
bates from the Burlington railway on
expert shipments. will probably go to-
the jury during the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Deaths from Heat.

Chicago. June Yesterday was the
hottest day so far experienced here
this year, the mercury reaching 80 de-
grees at 2 yesterday afternoon. Three
deaths and many prostrations oc-
CURED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Discuss Better Saloons.

Indianapolis, Ind, June THE
greater part of today was devoted by
the United Brewers association 10 a
discussion of the publication of sa-
looms and the election of officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Crapsey Files Appeal.

Rochester, June REV. Algernon
S. Crapsey, who was found guilty here
after trial by the ecclesiastical court
at Batavia last month. has filed an ap-
peal from the findings of the court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Have New Headquarters

New Haven, Conn. June THE
Knights of Columbus dedicated their
new national headquarters yesterday.
The principal speaker was Justice Nor
gan J. O'Brien, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
amendment, especially those relative
to restrictions on shipments.
Rise in Defense of Packers.

amendment especially those relative
to restrictions on shipments.
Rise in Defense of Packers.
Chicago. June directors of the IL
linois Manufacturers association met
this afternoon to consider the advisa-
bility of addressing a communication
to President Roosevelt protesting
against the alleged injustice of the re
port on the Chicago packing-hnuss
made by the presidents investigators.
During the last few days Secretary
Glenn of the association is said to have
been importuned to call such meet
ing by members of the association en-
gagged in various business enterprises,
all of whom agreed that the charges
published against the packers were
causing irreparable harm to the busi-
ness interests of the city.
sioux City Aroused.
Sioux City. June THE local Com
mercial club put itself on record last
night as endorsing the efficiency of the
present system of meat inspection, and
appointed a committee to draft resOlu
tions to Secretary Wilson of the de-
partment of agriculture protesting
against the present muck rake allega-
tions Members of the club said great
injustice has been done the stock rails
erS and the packers by the sweeping
and sensational statements that are
being made against the packing houses,
and at the meeting last night it was
particularly emphasized that the Sioux
City plants are entirely free from the
unsanitary features of the Chicago
abattoirs.
Predicts Boycott.
r. G. Howe of Omaha, general man
ager of the Missouri river plants Of
Armour & Co, predicted here that Il
general boycott of American meats by
the United Kingdom and all Europe
will take place as a result of the mes
sage of President Roosevelt to congress
on the Neill-Reynolds report, causing
loss of millions of dollars, not only
TO the packers, but to the stock raisers
of the west.
English Consumers Reassured.
Liverpool, June 7.-Reassuring state
ments regarding American canned
goods were made by both the chairman
and medical officer at today's meeting
of the Liverpool health committee.
They emphasized the carefulness of
the inspection here, and said very
large number of tins were examined
yearly and all of them have been found
to be quite good. Consumers there.
fore need not be alarmed as the COM
mittee is closely watching over their
interests.
Much is Destroyed.
Perhaps three to four hundred tons
of timed meat were destroyed yearly
because the tins were blown" owing
to defective fastening. This, however,
was a small percentage of that arriv-
ing in Liverpool and the great bulk was
in first class condition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Miner "Tomv Walsh Injured.

Colorado Springs. Col, June IL
Thomas F. Walsh of Colorado Springs
and Washington, Colorado's richest
mining man, was severely injured in a
wreck of his special train last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Quake in Pacific Isles.

Manila, p. l.. June 7.-Three slight
earthquake shocks were felt in Manila
June and 6. The shocks are believed
to have been severe on the island of
Samar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
SECRETARY OF STATE
HOUSER ARRESTED

Madison. Wis, June 7.-Secretary
of State Walter L. Houser was arrest
ed at his Office today charged with at
| tempted bribery of state officer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
is THE EMPRESS BIRTHDAY
Russian Parliament Adjourns for the
Holiday.

st. Petersburg, June To-day was
the empress birthday and it was OBJ
served as a general holiday. The low
er house of parliament, without specif-
ically mentioning the reason, honored
the occasion by adjourning until to-
morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Spanish Cabinet Resiuns.

Madrid, June Premier Moert to-
day presented the king the resignation
of the entire cabinet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
in WINDS PATH
Southern Minnesota and Western
Wisconsin Suffer Sc
verely.
NUMBER OF LIVES ARE LOST
Several Districts Report Destruction oi
Crops and Buildings Valued at
Large Amount.

La Crosse. Wis. June Three
more deaths were reported today from
last nights tornado which ragged over
a considerable section of southern Min
nesota and western Wisconsin. The
wife and two children of Peter Meyer,
a farmer, living near Caledonia. Mimi,
were killed; Meyer himself wa; injur-
ed. All farmers in the same vicinity
suffered seriously, buildings being de
strOyed, and they receiving injuries in
many cases. The damage done by the
storm is estimated at 100000.
The storm in Wisconsin,.
La Crosse, Wis, June I'll J. Hal
verson was killed and four others Sc
riously injured and 10 buildings were
leveled by a tornado near Stoddard.
Wis, last night.
Halvor Halvorson was injured by
flying timbers. He was fatally hurt,
but is not yet dead. Others seriously
injured are:
MRS. CHARLES SCHECK, hip
broken.
CARL SCHECK, crushed by timber.
WILLIAM JONES, concussion of the
brain.
MRS. LOUIS sCHECK and infant
child may die.
JULIUS CRANKE, internal injuries.
Several others are more or less seri-
ously injured
The storm passed up Coon Valley
and Mormon COulee striking StoddaTd
and Brinkman most heavily. A bridge
on the Burlington road near StOddaTd
was carried out and a passenger train,
200 passengers, was tagged
at the brink of the gap by a farmer
named Miller. Many farms are report
ed devastated.
Al North Branch. Minn.
North Branch, Mimi, June "A tor
nado passed a half mile east of here
yesterday afternoon, doing heavy dam
age Probably a number of lives were
lost. Details have not yet been receiv-
ed, but the storm is known to have de-
strOyed at least three farm houses near
town. Mrs. Mygram and Benjamin La
goo were seriously injured.
The village of Wyoming was also in
ne pam VI t44C sun III 1 iAC I'piilC Va
Mr. Funk of that place was completely
destroyed and some members of the
family hurt.
At Stacey several buildings were
wrecked. Mrs. G.. II. Baxter was Sc
verely injured and one child had leg
broken.
Rains In Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg. June Heavy, ALMOST
rain storms throughout the
northern and eastern portions of west
ern Pennsylvania during the past "a
hours have resulted in serious floods
Great damage has been done to proper
ty. but no fatalities have been re-
ported.
Town Inundated.
Johnstown. Pa, June 7.-Hoovers- |
Vile. town Is miles north of here. |
was visited by a cloudburst early to-
lay. The lowlands were inundated. |
Dut no serious damage resulted. No
atalities are reported.
Strikes Kansas Town.
Hillsboro, Kan, June "A tornado
struck Goessel, German Mennonite |
Is miles southwest of here
Early today. The town was practically |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Strikes Kansas Town.

Hillsboro, Kan, June "A tornado
struck Goessel, a German Mennonite
settlement, Is miles southwest of here
early today. The town was practically
destroyed. About eighty persons were
injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Town Inundated.

Johnstown, Pa, June 7.-HOovers-
vile. a town Is miles north of here.
was visited by a cloudburst early to-
day. The lowlands were inundated.
but no serious damage resulted. No
fatalities are reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Rains in Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg. June Heavy, ALMOST
continuous rain storms throughout the
northern and eastern portions of west
ern Pennsylvania during the past "a
hours have resulted in serious floods
Great damage has been done to proper
ty. but no fatalities have been re-
ported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Democratic State Conven-
ton Endorses Bryan
for President.
ARRAIGNS THE G. O. P.
Legislation for Special Interests
Den0unced---S0uth Dakota
likewise Committed.

indianapolis, Ind, June THE dem
ocrats of Indiana in convention today
adopted platform strongly endorsing
William J. Bryan for the presidency
and selected a state ticket for all Off
GERS except governor and reporter of
the supreme court. Benjamin F. Shive-
ly of South Bend was permanent chair
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07

Washington, June THE house COM
hearing on the NeiIl-Reynolds meat in
spection report today. Thomas E. Will
son. representing a large Chicago pack
ing house, continued his remarks on
the Beveridge amendment providing
for meat inspection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
Consumers Reassured.
Much is Destroyed.

Perhaps three to four hundred tons
of timed meat were destroyed yearly
because the tins were blown" owing
to defective fastening: This, however,
was a small percentage of that arriv-
ing in Liverpool and the great bulk was
in first class condition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07
ShiveIy Chairman.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 7.-B. +.
Shively was chosen chairman. Upon
taking the chair, in al address of con-
siderable length, he discussed the tariff
history of the democratic party and en-
phasized the support given by the dem
ocrats in congress in the interest of
interstate commerce, and eulogized
Bryan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-07

Burlington, Iowa, June IA. &. Ken
nedy of Lee county was today nomina-
ted for congress by the republicans of
the First district on the 103rd ballot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23
creston Clarke at the Grand.

Creston Clarke in "The Ragged Mes.
senger," a comedy drama in four acts
was the attraction at the Grand last
evening. The play hardly affords the
opportunity for him to display his act
ing as did Monsieur Beaucaire, the
play he formerly starred in. He is an
actor of rare ability and always pleas
es his audience. "The Ragged Mes
senger" is modern emotional drama,
telling the story of the ambition.
temptations and triumphs of clergy.
man in the slums of New York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23
WATCH MAKERS
Require Steady Nerves for Fine Work.

Sitting at watch makers bench
day in and day out is tedious work,
and if the workman suffers from head
ache, nervousness and Indigestion, as
he is liable to do from his sedentary
occupation, he requires special food to
put him right. A Seattle man writes:
81 am matchmaker and have sat
pretty constantly at my bench for Is
years, and have suffered baaiy from
indigestion and its many evil effects,
such as headache, dizziness, nervous
ness, etc. l always had weak stom-
ach until l began to use Grape-Nuts.
81 didn't seem able to find anything
that would digest properly with me
for breakfast or supper, and my four
children inherited the weakness from
me.
'Now, place teaspoonfuls of
Grape-Nuts in a DISH then set it in
the oven. When good and hot / eat
1t with cream. This with some other
For the children we give each one 8
teaspoonfuls with warm milk, which
softens it and they like it better.
"We have practically the same for
supper and are not troubled in sleep
with an overloaded stomach. With
this diet we keep our digestion in fine
condition and our continual good
health and fat rosy boys prove that
we are on the right track.
Il have gained in weight and have
found a food in Grape-Nuts that has
saved me lots of doctors bills for
the children, and has given me clear
head, steady hand and goou digestion
for the past two years.
Zone must have steady nerve and
feel well to work on fine watch work,
and the use of Grape-Nuts twice a day
has kept me right up to the mark"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the book, "The
Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's
a reason"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23

intend to and will make effort 10
encumber his. property so as to de-
feat her from obtaining allmony. She
asks for aAmony during the tendency
OF the suit and attorneys fees to
protect her rights and that on the
final hearing she may be decreed
reasonable alimony out of the prop
erty and that he be enjoined from dis
posing of or incumbering any prop.
erty belonging to or any interest in
same either in possession or ex-
pectancy any for such other relief as
she may be entitled to in equity.
Wertz & Carlin are attorneys for Mrs.
Fouch.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23
Birthday Surprise.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given Bertha Mumford at her home,
GOT West Tuscarawas street. The oc-
casion was her 18th birthday and it
will be one she will have occasion to
remember long time. A very pleas
ant evening was spent playing games
after which a nice luncheon was serv-
ed. Those present were Hazel Downs,
Florence App, Edith App, Margaret
Geltz. Gladys Howe, Robert Everhart,
Allen Rice, Leroy Mobarry, Leon Sher-
rick, Ramona Sherrick and Howard
Bradley.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23
PROBATE COuRT.

In the guardianship of Josephine r.
and Agustus Pollock, Clara s. Pol
lock appointed guardian.
In the estate of Leo Manbarren,
Tuscarawas township, Nathan E. Mof-
fit appointed administrator.
Harry H. Everhard appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of Mary
E. Warthorst, Perry township.
In the estate of Carl s. Warthorst,
Henry H. Everhard appointed admin
istrator.
Henry M. Detmering appointed ad-
in the estate of Henry
Hoffman.
henry Garaux appointed executor
in the estate of Pauline Garaux, Can
ton township.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23
ELI E.OP2
Robertsville Man Passes Away at
Home Of His Daughter in
THE Hitv

'tSSN' eoNtiC WdH tdobCS AWAY OF
Home Of His Daughter in
This City.
Eli Ropp, of Robertsville, died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. G. M.
Rice, of 631 Smith avenue, about 8
o'clock Tuesday morning. Bright's dis
ease, with which he was taken SER
iously i'll shortly after coming to the
home of his daughter on visit about
four weeks ago, was the cause of
death. He was "a years of age but
in spite of his age, he was in fairly
good health until his 1ast illness. The
remains will be taken to the home of
his son, William Ropp, at Robertsville
today. Funeral services will be held
at the Lutheran church, Mapleton, on
Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. In
terment in the Lutheran cemetery.
The following children survive:
Mrs. John Snyder, of Massillon; Mrs.
William Snyder, Berlin road Mrs
Wagner Of Kansas; Mrs. Anna Rice,
Of this city; William Ropp, of Roberts
vile and John R. Ropp, of Kansas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23
Alliance Social Affairs.

Special to Morning News.
Allinace. o., Nov. 20.-The Sunday
School class of the Christian Church,
taught by G. w, Henry, gave social
at the church this evening.
The Epworth League of the First
M. e. Church gave an "old Time So
cial" at the church this evening.
The Mems League of the Presby-
terian Church met this evening. The
principal feature was report of the
Presbyterian Brotherhood convention
held at Indianapolis last week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Viola c. Stanley to Frank s. Will
Hanson, lot 2967, first ward, Alliance,
$225O.
Mary K. Bauch to Anna Schlagel,
let S32, third ward, Alliance, $1,000.
w. H. and Max Geiger to Geiger
Bros. second addition, lots 4117 to
4148, inclusive, Alliance. No deed
value or duplicate value registered.
w. E. Taylor to William Hammer,
lot 3645, sixth ward, Alliance, $55U.
Harriet Shorb ct al. to Edwin e.
Mottinger, lot 1912, first ward, Can
ton,, $3.50.
Harriet Metcalf to Caroline Rup-
penthan. lots 1924 and 1926, third
ward, Canton, $31O0.
Harvey F. AXE to Caroline E. Good
man, lots S088 to 8O91, third ward.
Canton, $500.
Caroline e. Goodman to John Rock
lots SOSS to S091, third ward, Canton,
$500.
Anna Stoffer to George w. Mckay,
lot 1888, fourth ward, Canton, $500.
Ida Mckinley to Forest ii. Reighart,
5-10O acre, Canton, $50.
Maggie L. Root to BENJAMIN F..
Shearer, lot IS, Orchard Heights, Can
ton township, $125O.
T. F.-Albee to William N. Albee.
lot 2, Plain township, $1,000
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23
Automobile Wrecked.
special to Morning News.

Special to Morning News.
Millersburg, o., Nov. 2O.-A large
medicine automobile car owned by T.
G. Coffey of Columbus, was wrecked
yesterday two miles north of town
while on its way to Wooster. The
axle broke dumping the car. The
driver, young man. was plunged
through the front window of the car
and both he and Mr.. Coffey were in
Jured but not seriously. The car was
brought here and shipped back to Co.
lumbus.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23
NATURES PENALTIES
Are Severe and Inevitable
Obey Her

And the most vindictive men are not
more cruel than Nature herself when
her laws are violated. Every day and
almost every hour we see men and
women suffering untold agony as a
penalty for the violation of Natures
simplest laws. Mistakes and careless.
ness count as crimes before Natures
stern court of inquiry. Nature never
allows mistake to go unpunished. Ir
regular habits, wrong food, overwork
worry, late hours, neglect of little pre-.
cautions are punished by the pangs of
dyspepsia, shattered nerves, insomnia,
liver and kidney trouble, and a
wrecked and wasted constitution. But
this misery and hopelessness does not
amount to life sentence for those
who are willing to come back ana
obey the laws which Nature has laid
down. Her penalties are severe and
inevitable, but her rewards are gener.
ous death sentence is seldom pro.
nounced. A perfect restoration to
by applying to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-11-23
CASES DISMISSED.

Two cases were dismissed from the
Common Pleas docket yesterday by
agreements being reached out of caurt
The case brought by the Canton Metal
and Broom Co against Jacob Kramer
for $1,650 was settled by the defend
ant paying $3.50.
The case Of Mary Williams against
the Canton-Akron Railways Co. wa
settled out of court. The defendant
paid the costs of the suit.