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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-10

The English Railway Times has been studying the disaster at Salisbury. It says that the train could not safely have run upon the curve at higher speed than thirty miles an hour-which is the speed prescribed by the regula- tions-and continues: 'The engine used had it's center of gravity higher than that of tho old type. It was evident that such an engine would overturn in passing this. curve, even at speed of forty miles Isasmuch as the speed was much higher, the disaster was scienti- t1cally inevitable"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-10

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY. F CENTS A WEEK, 50 CENTS A MONTH. s2 FOR SIX MONTHS, s6 A YEAR, THE sAME TERMS BY MAIL SINGLE COPIES, ? GENTS.
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 Carpet Gle dning Works.
No. IO6 COURT STREET.

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 Carpets Cleaned without removal by most approved method. All work satisfactorily and promptly done. Telephone call 1922
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-10

T want to see the president of this Ice Trust personally on urgent busi- nesa. " Sorry. sir; but his term does mt expire until next week. Baltimore Amercan,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-10

Army officers, under the Army Ap- propriation act which went into effect on July 1, are able to purchase fuel oil and gas under the allowances for fuel. They have been permitted for years to purchase certain kinds of ruel princi- pally wood and coal, at the rate of $3 a cord for standard oak wood. It was necessary to establish an equivalent rate for spruce, pine and different kinds of coal This has been in accordance with a schedule which is kept by the quartermaster general, who supplies fuel under the law. The new army act removed certain restrictions which ex- isted, and admitted as fuel oil and gas. The experts have been engaged for sev- eral weeks in determining what is the equivalent in each case to one cord of standard oak wood, and it has now been decided that 12O gallons of oil or 17OOO feet of gas may be regarded as a fair average equivalent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-10

The resources of the world are many and large. It has been discovered that Queensland Is particularly rich in fiber plants, one called by the aboriginals "boorgay" being so tenacious that if the leaf is simply twisted Into a rope it will bear the strain of several hun dredweight. It is now found that there is growing around Brisbane a fiber plant called by botanists "murva' that will yield fiber of great value. Major Boyd, of the agricultural department, melted some "murva" leaves and sent a sample of fiber to a rope-making firm in Germany for test, and there manu- facturers are now prepared to purchase it at $175 to S2OO a ton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-10

The city of Pittsburg has just won an important case in the Supreme court, which decides that street rail- roads must pay the city for the use of bridges for their tracks, The conten- tion was over the right of the city to enforce contracts made between the roads and the companies which former ly owned the bridges. These bridges are now the property of the municipal tty and are free to the people, but the court holds that this does not abrogate the old street car contracts. The re- suit will be to cover considerable sum into the city treasury for past tolls, as we'll as to assure a fixed rev. enue from this source in the future.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-10
NEW HAVEN, CONN.

THE OLDEST DAILY PAPER PUB-
 LISHED IN CONNECTICUT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
DOWIE TELLS OF VISION THAT LED
TO ABANDONING TRIP TO MEXICO

Chicago. Oct. S.-John Alexander
Dowie yesterday thrilled his followers
and evoked many fervent "Hallelujahs"
by his account of remarkable vision
which was vouchsafed TO him in Shiloh
house last Monday night and which. he
said. was responsible for his permanent
abandonment of his journey TO Mexico.
The first apostle scorned the imputa-
ton that he abandoned the trip because
of lack of money, and asserted that he
had received the divine command to
remain "and save Zion City from the
doom which now threatens it because
of the treachery and disloyhty of many
once trusted adherents of the founder
of the city,
According to Dowie. he was about to
retire. and had just risen from his
knees after prayer when his chamber
became Illuminated by a strange light
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
MYSTERY IN WOMAN'S FATE
Body With Throat Cut Found in Va
cant Lot in Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., Oct S.-A woman.
identified as Miss Josephine Rummel-
hart, aged 40 years, was found in a
dying condition in a vacant lot near
Twentysixth and Dodge street late
Saturday night, and died this morning
at the Omaha General hospital with
out regaining consciousness. Her
throat was cut and she had been beat
en- with a club found nearby. The wo-
man was employed in the Scandinavi-
an Women's Christian association
home and was returning to her home
when attacked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
CORONER HOLDS AUTO
RACER Is GUILTLESS
Doubtful If There Viii Be Another
Vanderbilt Cup Contest on
Long Island.

New York. Oct 11.-Coroner COrne-
eral Witnesses who had been eye wit
nesses 70 the accident Saturday at the
Vanderbilt cup race, which resulted in
the death of Curt l.. Gruner of Passaic.
\. j., who was instantly killed by being
hit by the racing car of Elliott F.
Sheppard. Remsen held that Shepard
was not responsible. inasmuch as the
roads had been given over to the rae
ing commission for the day, and as
Gruner was aware that standing in the
middle of the road was exceedingly
dangerous.
Shepard was much overcome and in
formed Coroner Remsen that if he was
wanted at any time he would willingly
appear. He requested. however. that
his presence was necessary at a trial
or further hearing.
William K. Vanderbilt Jr.. and the
American Automobile association will
see that the widow and children of
Bruner are cared for.
1t was stated by several persons who
had discussed future races with Mr..
Long Island again unless a better
method of police protection of the
course was devised. Many of the depu-
ty sheriffs sworn in were farmers and
bay men, and at times were so deeply
interested in the race that the crowds
would not obey their orders
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
Action Aimed at CIeve-
lands Mayor Begun by
Street Railway
TO KILL 3-CENT LINE
Accused of Having Financial
Interest of New and Com
peting Road.

Cleveland. Oct. S.-That mayor John
son is financially interested in the sue
cess of the Forest City Railway com
pany, otherwise known as the Three
Cent Fare street railway line. and that
he procured the organization of the
company, obtained the franchises for
it. and assumed financial responsibility
in its behalf. all of which is said TO be
in violation of the law, is charged by
the Cleveland Electric Railway com
pany in a petition filed today in the
common pleas court.
Would stop Work.
1t is asked that all work upon the
Forest City lines be enjoined and that
interference with the lines of the Elec-
trio be prohibited by court and the For
est City company's franchise be declar-
ed null and void.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08

that daZZled him. He then knew that
he was to have a revelation" and that
his duties were 10 be outlined TO him.
There came voice out Of the glare,
saying. Behold YOU shall not go 10
MeXicoi'" said Dowie, earnestly. Il
asked. why not?' and the voice replied,
If you go, Zion City will be no more.
Danger threatens the city, and without
your presence IL is lost. Your duty Is
to stay with your people. Every prayer
since you returned from Mexico has
been answered. Why cannot YOU trust
God for your healing here in Zion City?
Therefore ] say unto thee. remain
Then there came over me the re-
alization that my health would be re-
stored. and resolved to remain. The
light disappeared and felt the renew
al of my strength. Therefore I will
abide with ye"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
HOW TO MAKE DENATURED ALCOHOL:
EXPECT COST TO BE ABOUT 35 CENTS

of wood or methyl alcohol and one-half
part of benzine will be added TO 10O
parts of methyl alcohol; in other
words, to every 100 gallons of methyl
alcohol will be added 10 gallons OF
wood alcohol and one-half gallon OF
benZine.
Denatured alcohol will supplant
largely the consumption of wood alco
hol for both domestic and manufac
turing purposes. as it will be cheaper
While the price of the completely de
natured product cannot now be defin
itely stated. it is believed it will not
be more than 35 cents a gallon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
GUARD THE SOIL
James J. Hill Says it is Founda-
ton of Future Great
ness of Action.
TALKS OF THE NORTHWEST
Unshackling Trade From Legislative
Bonds Would Build a Perna-
nent Prosperity.

Chicago, Oct. S.-James J. Hill was
the principal speaker Saturday night at
a banquet given at the Auditorium ho-
tel under the auspices of the CONNER
cial association. His theme was The
Development of the Northwest" Mr..
Hill predicted that by the middle of
this century our population will exceed
200, 900, 900 and that the great question
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
WEI COME TO THE FARMERS OF THE NATION
DID CREW ROB AND
SINK THE SIRI0?
Inference Drawn from Finding of Ships
Strong Box Sealed, But
Empty. IA

Paris. Oct S.-The Echo de Paris TO
day published a dispatch from Carta'
ton had been caused there by the dis
covery that the strong box of the Ital-
ian steamer Sirio, wrecked in August
last on Romigas island with the loss of
$50 lives, although found to be hermat-
ically sealed. was empty, raising the
presumption of completely of the crew
in the wreck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
italian Followed to This
Country and
Shot.
WAS A POLICE CHIEF
Said to Have Killed Member OF
Organization in Ma
tive Town.

New Castle. Pa, Oct. S.-Vinbones
VOiOs. an Italian. was arrested today.
being accused of being one OF two al
legged Italian Black Hands. who at mid.
night mOrtally wounded Peto Romeo
of Buffalo, n Y, at New Castle juno
ton
Was Chief of Police.
Years ago Romeo was chief of police
in his native town i'm Italy. when he
killed a young malefactor. who was
escaping arrest The dead criminal. il
is said. was a Black Hand member.
and that the organization pursued him
so bitterly he came TO this country.
settling i'm Buffalo, where his family
now lives.
Interested In business Venture.
Recently Italians interested him i'm
a supposed business venture here and
he arrived at midnight. being met at
New Castle Junction, by two men.
who. he says were Rocco EXposito and
Vinbones Voios. They explained it
was necessary to walk along the tracks
TO West Pittsburg. half a mile away.
They shot him four times in the face
and neck. throwing. him over the
tracks for dead. A
Several Arrested.
Several Italians were today arrested
by the police on suspicion. All refuse
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
Can Use U. S. Flag for Ads.

Davis. judge advocate general of the
army. has informed the acting secre
tary of war that there is no law forbid
ding the use of the flag of the Unite1
States for advertising purposes. The
inquiry was made on behalf of the au
thorities of the jamestown exposition
who desire 10 make use of the flag for
advertising purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
FORM new UNION;
EMPLOYERS ACT
Strike Of Street Railway Employees at
Des Moines is In Pros
pect.

Des Moines, Oct. S.-Twenty-fouI
hours after the organization of the
Street Railway Mems union. "a profes
sional strikebreakers recruited in Chi
cago arrived in Des Moines. a meet
ing of officers of the new union and the
railway officials will be held this after
noon. when an ultimatum will be is
sued by the former. An increase OF
wages and shorter hours are demanded
by the employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08

Washington, Oct S.-Mr Yerkes,
commissioner of internal revenue, yes,
terday issued the department regula-
tions controlling the making of dena-
tured alcohol, the handling of the
same, and its uses.
These regulations make effective a
law enacted by congress at its last
session, which provides for the with
drawal from bond, tax free, of domes-
tic alcohol when the same is rendered
unfit for beverage by the admixture OF
suitable denaturing materials. For the
completely denatured article 10 parts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
MAKES BIG INCREASE
IN CAPITAL STOCK
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Adds
S25 100000 to Com
mon.

Madison. Wis, Oct. S.-The Chica-
go. Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railroad
company. through it secretary. f. w.
Adams. has filed an amendment TO it's
articles of Incorporation in the secre-
tary of states department increasing
its capital stock $25.O00.000 This
money. it is understood. Is TO be used
in paying for the new extension of it's
line TO the Pacific coast and for other
extensions and improvements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
U. S. SUPREME COURT MEETS
Adjournment Taken and Members Call
On President in a Body.

Washington, Oct. S.-After a four
months vacation the supreme court of
the. United States convened today. In
accordance with the usual custom. ad-
journment was taken TO permit mem
bers to call on the president, which
they did in a body. Hearing of motions
and transaction of other business was
postponed until tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08

even now is how shall these people find
| profitable occupation and obtain the
necessities of life. Practically all our
public lands are occupied; irrigation
will supply only abouL-1.500-000 40-acre
farms; our forests are rapidly going;
our iron and coal supplies will begin to
show signs of exhaustion before 50
years have passed.
Back to Soil.
I'VE shall. with these coming mil
lions to provide for" he said, "be
thrown. back upon the soil. the only re-
source of mankind capable of infinite
renewal and that offers life for gener-
alton after generation. Upon the culti-
walton of the soil all varied commercial
activity, of whatever intrinsic form or
interest. is mainly built: and upon il
depend the future of mankind and the
nature and stability of its institutions" 4"
Need Better Farming.
Mr. Hill then called attention TO the
fact that the soil was being impover-
ished by careless treatment. and de-
clared that reform in it's management
is an absolute necessity so that agri
cultural products may be doubled each
year to provide for the millions of the
future
THE time is coming" he said. when
we shall need our wheat crop for home
consumption and seed: when our mines
will not yield. except at increased cost.
the iron and coal required for manufac-
tured commodities consumed at home:
and when cheap labor at the orient,
whose wages we cannot hope TO meet,
equipped with our machinery and with
the patience and initiative instinct
there so highly developed. will van
quish all competitors in every market.
Trade Prosperity PrecariOus.
Though our trade were unshackled
from the legislative bonds that now pre-
vent its natural growth and free ex-
pansion, it would not offer us for long
any other reliance than a broken reed.
Every nation that enjoys prosperity and
that exhibits healthy national vitality
is rooted in the soil; and all it's other
industries are clustered about tillage
as the branches spread from the parent
stock that nourishes them all
ITO a realization of our position, to a
return to agriculture, to jealous care of
our land resources both as to quantity
and quality, and TO a mode of cultiva-
tion that shall at once multiply the
yield per acre and restore instead of
destroying productive qualities, we
must come without delay if we are to
escape disaster"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
MANY BABIES SMOTHERED
London Coroner Sets Number at 2,o0C
of Those Who Perish in Bed.

London, Oct S.-At an inquest into
the death of an infant who had been
suffocated in its parents bed, the cor
oner said 1900 infants were so suffoca-
ted annually in England. There were
GOO such cases in London alone. he de
clared He pointed out that in Ger
many it was illegal to have baby un-
der / year old in the same bed with its
parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
Prays. Trips Wife: Kills Her

Waukomis. Okla, Oct. s. Mrs.
Philip Sprouse is dead from broken
neck and her baby daughter is so badly
injured that she may not recover as
the result of her stumbling over her
husband as he was kneeling in prayer
in their home here last night. She was
carrying the baby at the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
BAPTISTS MEET IN SOUTH
Illinois Denomination Gather First
Time in District.

Centralia. H.. Oct. S.-The GOD an
nuaI session of the Baptist denomina-
ton of Illinois, convened at Carbondale
today for a four days meeting. II is
the first time in the history of the de-
nomination the general assembly of
the state is held in n southern Illinois
town. Twelve hundred churches will
be represented by 5000 delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08

| years, having an experience extending
back from old plantation days before
the war, through reconstruction down
to the present time l have been an
active participant in three race riots.
There are some people who say
THAT a race problem settles itself. but
I make the prediction that in less than
10 years. fear less than five. there
will be an immense number of bloody
race riots north and south. beside
which the Atlanta riot will pale into
| insignificance
Il lay down the following PROPOSE
ton which can not be disputed:
First White men of the south are
united and determined as never before
to maintain white supremacy. political
ly and socially. in every part of the
southern states.
Negroes WarliEe.
Second. Negroes were never more
intent on contesting in every way that
they dare this position of whites. re-
publican national government aiding
and abetting this idea
Third. Race hatred in every form
II SlON ms III iIttlSllH WIFI DOlll
races.
Fourth Lynching for criminal at
tack will continue as long as crime is
committed. Escape of guilty inflames
whites, precipitates riots and causes
innocent negroes to suffer.
Fifth. Amalgamation is the hope
and ultimate purpose of the negroes.
White men are rendering them great
aid in this by intimacy with the negro
women The line must be drawn as
sternly between white men and negro
women as between black men and
white women.
How to Prevent Attacks.
Sixth. The burnin issue, how to
prevent and not avenge criminal at
tack, and lynching has failed. The
superior race should protect many
millions of innocent negroes from
false teachers and bad leaders. who
are rapidly driving whites to despera-
ton that means race war that can
only result in the destruction of the
weaker race"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
STATION FOR Northwestern
One of Finest in United States to Be
Erected at Chicago.

Erected at Chicago.
Chicago. Oct. S-Official announce
ment is made that the Northwestern
railway will spend s20.0OOOO0 for the
building of new terminal passenger
station in Chicago. The new station
will be one of the finest in the United
States. Ii will be located on Madison
street between Canal and Clinton
streets and with train sheds will eX-
tend as far north as Lake street. II
will allow passenger trains on the road
TO enter Chicago without crossing the
river and will give the road seven
times the facilities for handling pas
songer traffic it now possesses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08

dered to report 70 General Funston
and the entire force of regulars and
marines will be under Funston's com
mand until the arrival here Tuesday of
General J. Franklin Bell. who will di-
rect the distribution of the forces
throughout the island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
How to Prevent Attacks.
HEARST PAPER IN DENVER
{. J. Livernach to Be Managing Editor
of the News and Times.

OF ITIG VIEWS dTIU ''''eS'
Denver. Oct. S.-Hearst will control
the editorial policy of the News and
Times, Senator Patterson's dailies, af-
ter today, when Edward j. Livernash,
former editor of the San Francisco Ex-
aminer. becomes managing editor. Al
though no stock was sold to Hearst, it
is generally known that in return for
leased wire service and other consider
ations. the papers will support Hearst.
The Denver Post owned by F. G. Bon
file. has long been Hearst advocate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-08
RACE WAR is NEAR
Senator Tillman Declares Big
Clash impends in the
South.
BAD NEGROES THE CAUSE
Both Sides Should Unite in Suppress
sion of Crimes BY This
Class.

Augusta. Ga. Oct S.-Speaking to
1000 people last night at the Augusta
Lyceum on the race problem. United
States Senator Tillman of South Caro-
lima declared that the south is on the
verge of a great race war.
Tillman said in part:
Il am not an alarmist; l have stu
died conditions in the south for 40