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Evening star., 1906-02-14
CAUGHT BY MARKED MONEY.
Young Man at Lynchburg Held on
Serious Charge.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG, Va, February 14.-C. h.
Turpin. well-known young insurance man,
who Is distant relative of w. H. Turpin.
Richmond. was arrested here early this
morning on the charge of burglary, the
alleged victims being Ingram & Co., with
whom the accused formerly worked. The
company has missed as much as s2,o00 in
the past few months, and arranged a bur
glar alarm, leaving marked money in the
Office
The alarm sounded this morning. and
Turpin was found In the office. He leIt
the Office before policemen could be found,
and was arrested later at his home on Clay
street, where he was with his young wife.
When taken to his office and searched q
lot of the marked money was found. An
effort has been made by the young man 3
family to settle the matter out Of court.
but 1t will be heard in police court to-
morrow or Saturday.
Evening star., 1906-02-14
COLD WAVE COMING.
Temperature Will Fall Far Below
Freezing Point TONIGHT

white flag with black square In its
center is flying this afternoon from the
high staff at the weather bureau on oath
street. This means. according t. the
weather prophets, that a cold wwe Is
swooping down on Washington When a
Star reporter asked Prof. Garriott about
the emblem of frigidity he said:
Yes a cold wave Is coming and will
reach here this evening. 1t win probably
be accompanied by snow at the beginning
The temperature will go down to about
twelve degrees below the freezing point.
This cold wave was over the Ohio valley
this morning. Tomorrow morning 1t will
be marked In Washington and vicinity
After tomorrow the temperature viii begin
to moderate again"
Evening star., 1906-02-14
MISSING MAN FOUND.
Body of Philadelphian Discovered in a
Swamp.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, February IA
With only his head and one shoulder show
ing above the surface, the body of Christie
pher Gaffney. who disappeared after Ieav-
ing his home, 1217 East venango street, on
the evening Of December 10 last, was found
in a swamp bordering the Delaware river
above Ontario street. Though 1t was i'm
possible to identify the features, because
of the exposure to the weather. there IS
no doubt that the body is the corpse OF
GafYney.
Two boys playing near the edge of the
swamp discovered the body. Owing to the
freezing weather of late the top soil or
the bog made 1t possible for the youngsters
to venture farther out on the surface than
Usual. and they were hunting for a place
to skate when the head and shoulders were
seen.
Evening star., 1906-02-14
Miss Anthony Left Baltimore.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md. February 14.-Miss
Susan b. Anthony, the honorary president
and acknowledged leader of the woman
suffragists, the annual convention of which
was brought to a close in this city yester-
day, left shortly after noon today for Wash
ington. where the eighty-sixth anniversary
OF her birth will be celebrated tomorrow
at the Church of Our Father.
Evening star., 1906-02-14

The detective learned from Mrs. Kicker
sthat she refused to consent to the marriage
,of Seton and Josephine, Seton having
asked her last night If she had any objec-
aion TO his becoming her son-in-law. The
detective also learned that Seton was at
the Kicker house Sunday night and had the
weapon with him. Seton, II Is stated, dio
not sleep last night, but spent most OF the
night walking the floor. He seemed nerv-
,ous this morning and did not remain LOT ms
breakfast His mother and sister noticed
that he was in a nervous condition. but saio
nothing TO him, as they knew nothing OF his
cdfsa appointment in the love AFFAIR.
Evening star., 1906-02-14
Called Home by His Fathers Death.

Mr.. Robert Bacon assistant secretary OF
state. has been summoned to Boston by the
sudden death of his father. William b.
Bacon, formerly prominent merchant in
the Chinese trade and later agent OF the
firm of Barring Bros. OF London Mr. Bacon
was with his father Monday and he APP
peared In his usual health Without the
least apprehension on that score Mr.. Bacon
yesterday returned to this city only to be
informed on his arrival last evening that
his father had passed away since his de-
parture. He took the first train back to
Boston to make the funeral arrangements.
Mr.. William Fl. Bacon resided In Jamaica
Plains. and was in his eighty third year.
Evening star., 1906-02-14
LOOKS LIKE SUICIDE.
Dead Body Of Young Woman Found
at Lynchburg.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG, Va. February 14.-The
de ad body Of Miss Lottie Mathews. daugh
ter of Frank Mathews, president of the
LyEchburg Grocery Company, was found
early this morning In a ravine at the
RIvermont Park. Everything points to a
premeditated suicide. The young lady lett
home yesterday afternoon, and when she
did not return searching party was form
ell this morning and the body was found.
as indicated by her sister, who was ac-
companied by two other friends to the
park.
1t is understood that she declared ste
would kill herself, but nothing was thought
of the threat. She was about eighteen
years of age, and was pretty and popular
Death was caused by a pistol shot in the
right temple, and the revolver was found
at her side. County Coroner Davis is hold
ing an investigation this afternoon.
Evening star., 1906-02-14
Silver Service for the Virginia.

Senators Campbell and Holt offered
resolution In the Virginia Legislature at
Richmond, yesterday, appropriating 5000
for the purchase of silver service, 10 be
presented to the battleship Virginia now
being completed at Newport News yards,
gin.a.
Delegate Gaines introduced a bill which
y mis- fss egee Of operatives In mines man
safactur.pg --- Neeaaaical establishments
Evening star., 1906-02-14
Much Comment Over Courts Decision.

WARSAW. Russian Poland, February IA.
Considerable comment has been caused
by the judgment of the communal court at
Widzewo. near Lodz ordering the Coates
thread factory to pay the wages of 500 en-
ployes during the ten weeks the works were
closed The factory shut down November
30. and q shortage OF coal was given as
the reason for SO doing. The court In rem
dering judgment said II was not lack or
coal but the high prices of coal which in
duced the closing of the works, and found
that this was not a good reason.
Evening star., 1906-02-14
Ocean Steamship Movements.

NEW YORK, February 14.-The Majestic,
from Liverpool for New York was in COM
rnunication with the station at Siasconset,
Mass, at am, when the vessel was l2o
miles east OF Nantucket lightship. The
Majestic VIII probably reach her dock about
$40 an. Thursday.
Arrived-Ethiopia, from Glasgow.
Evening star., 1906-02-14

William Williams was hanged yesterday
at st. PatEi. Mimi. for the murder April f3.
1903. OF John Keller, aged sixteen years.
and his mother. Mrs Frederick 8. Keller
Williams met k1s fate stoically.
Evening star., 1906-02-14

German Troopers Killed by Hotentots
BERLIN, February 14.-The rebel Hot
tentots ambushed a German patrol near
Sendoorn, German Southwest Africa, Feb
ruary Z, and killed Lieut.. Bender and six
troopers.
Evening star., 1906-02-14
Ambassador Whites Intention.

All that can be ascertained at the State
Department at this time as to the reported
intention of United States Ambassador
White to submit a proposition to the AL
geciras conference, certain to be accept
able to both the German and French rep
resentatiyes, is that the ambassadors basic
instructions look to the. extension of his
good offices whenever they could be pru-
IDENTIFY offered to prevent a failure Of the
conference and to reconcile opposing inter-
ests
It is believed at the State Department
that there is middle ground between the
extreme French and German views, upon
which both parties may be brought to-
gether, and 1t is not doubted that Mr..
" hite will endeavor to bring that about II
there is promise of success attending such
efforts Meanwhile it is said, there Is
better reason for hope from the fact that
the very issues over which the German
and French are quarreling Just now are
those toward which the United States may
very properly be regarded as occupying a
position of neutrality, hence Mr. White
activities could not be questioned as peing
influenced by selfish interests.
Evening star., 1906-02-14
THE MOROCCAN ISSUE JOHN A. MCCALL lie
Proposed Reforms in the Gus Former New York Life Pres
toms Examined dent Near Death
BY THE GREAT CONFERENCE AT LAKEWOOD, N. j. HOTEL
Suppression Of Contaband Traffic Has Suffered
Arms Spells
MAIN FEATURES AVOIDED UNABLE RECOGNIZE HIS SON
Strong Efforts Intimaed a
and German egatesT To BackM Money
Alarmis Reports to Compan
AT LAKEWOOD, N. J., HOTEL
Has Suffered Number of Sinking
Spells.
UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE HIS SON
Inttmated That He Will Die a Poor
Man-Paid Back Money
to Company.

Special Dispatch to Tho Star.
LAKEWOOD. n. J.. February ii.-Tt was
said at noon today that John A. Mccall was
unable to recognize his son. John c. Nc
Call. who had taken his mothers place at
the bedside. He is in a dazed condition.
bordering on coma, and while not uncon-
scious. he takes no cognizance OF happen
ings about him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ballard Mccall and Mr. and
Mrs. Leo Mccall. John C. Mccall and his
mother. who have retained hope In spite
OF the discouraging reports Of the physi-
clans now realize that he is lowering close
to death
Evening star., 1906-02-14
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
LAKEWOOD. n. J., February I4.-So far
as could he learned. there was no notice.
able change early today In the condition
OF John A. Mccall, former president OF the
New York Life Insurance Company whose
Illness is so grave that the last sacraments
or the church have been given him.
friend of MIR. Mccall last night fnti-
mated that the latter would die n poor
man He said that just before Mr.. Mccall
pany the S235.Wo which he had advanced
to Andrew Hamilton he surrendered for
cash all his life insurance policies. These
amounted to about S4,n0op and Mr..
of that amount them in surrender
value. OF the S235.ooo payment only
$4,000 was in cash The balance was Sc
cured by mortgage on Mr.. McCalfs big
summer place at Long Branch. This place
was recently sold.
Life Insurance Largest Asset.
Mr.. Mccall testified before the legisla-
tive investigating committee that II he
were to die at that time the greater part
Of his estate would consist OF his Efe in
surance.
Although Mr.. Mccall was resting COM
fortably today. DR.. Charles l.. Lindley, his
physician. said he has very little chance
Of recovery. The physician said he did
not, however think that Mr. McCaifs re-
covery Is impossible, and that he antici-
pates no Immediate crisis in the disease.
The nature of Mr. McCalrs complaint was
not stated by DIR. Lindley. but II was said
at the residence to be form of liver
trouble.
The last rites of the Catholic Church
were administered to Mr.. Mccall yester-
day when sinking spell attacked him. He
rallied again, his strength returning TO
marked degree. and he passed fairly
good night,
Evening star., 1906-02-14
BY THE GREAT CONFERENCE
Suppression Of Contraband Traffic in
Arms.
IN FEATURES AVOIDED
Strong Efforts Made to Bring the
French and German Delegates To-
gether-Alarmist Reports.

ALGECIRAS, Spain. February H.-Ths
delegates to the Moroccan conference at
their session today examined Mt length the
proposed reforms in the customs of Mo-
rocco. and the plans for the suppression of
the contraband traffic In arms and then
adjourned until Saturday. No word was
spoken during the session concerning the
main feature Of the Franco-German con-
troversy, namely, the control of the Mo-
roccan police. as this still remains the sub
ject Of private efforts to bring about a
con-promise. However. repeated converse
tions between the French and German dele
gates have not resulted in any perceptible
progress toward a solution. each side show
ing much firmness
The American delegates, while optimistic.
admit that the prolonged inability of the
French and Germans to reach an agree
ment renders the situation increasingly diff
hcult each day. Ambassador White, head
Of the American mission has throughout
played the chief role in bringing the French
and German delegates into confidential
communication, his idea being to thus Sc
cure a private understanding before the
issues as presented in open conference.
Hopes for Solution.
However. IL this private understanding Is
not arrived at Mr.. White still hopes that
TIC open COHIeTenCe may Ilflu d
He and the Marquis Viscond yenosta. head
OF the italian mission. and others have
discussed numerous tentative plans. but rot
one of them has taken concrete form. owing
to the f1rmness displayed on each side. The
delegates show restlessness at the pro-
longed inability to agree, as 1t is foreseen
that this will create feeling abroad that
a virtual deadlock exists.
1t Is also foreseen that another ten days
without a Franco-German agreement may
so accentuate the feeling as to lead to a
renewal of the alarnist reports. but for the
present the delegates maintain that there
is cause for alarm.
ITALY to Hold Aloof.
Special Cablegram to The Star.
ROME. February 14.-It is learned that
one Of the first acts of the Sonnino cabinet
will be to instruct the Marquis yisconh We
nosta, Italy's chief representative at the
Moroccan conference. to abstain from any
action that might be regarded as favorable
to either Germany or France. and to make
Italy's attitude strictly passive.
Evening star., 1906-02-14
Mother Refuses Consent.

regarding her love affair and to ascertain
1he cause of the shooting.
Evening star., 1906-02-14

Justice Wright then began the reading
of his dissenting opinion. He prefaced his
statements by announcing regret that he
had been unable to arrive at the same con-
eiusfon expressed by his colleagues. To
entertain an opinion differing from theirs.
he said, required that he should give his
reasons in full although he said he had
rather be silent. The right to continue in
the practice of the profession of law. he
continued, capnot be removed without due
process of law; which requires not only
the presentation of a specific charge but
also requires the trial and proof OF 1t ac-.
cording TO the rules OF common law
that is. by evidences such as is both rele-
Evening star., 1906-02-14

';fhere Is another thing-thfs nuisance OF
having a fog horn blown in you r ears
continually. Here comes an automobile on
the right. and 1t toots its horn. Here comes
Dns ON the left. and It toots another one.
and the poor pedestrian does not know
which way to dodge, but he does know that
his life depends upon successfully dodging
What Is the necessity OF : having these
things? You might just as well have car
riages drawn by horses, with fog horns 10
toot. Some of these people have come to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
Licensed to Wed.
MAY VOTE FOR MORE THAN
ONE REPRESENTATIVE
Coroner Eckhart Receives an Opinion
From State Republican Com
mittee.

Coroner l.. V. Eckhart, in order to
learn whether a voter has a right un-
der the new primary law to cast his
ballot for more than one state repre-
sentative wrote to the headquarters of
the state republican committee and re-
ceived the following reply, signed by
]. A. Wheeler, secretary of that body:
For your information | furnish you
with an extract from an opinion rem
dered recently by the election commits
sioners of Chicago in reference to the
right of a voter to vote for more than
one candidate for representative. The
opinion from which is quoted was Civ
en- in response to a question submitted
to said board on June IS, 1906:
In regard to the question as to
whether the voter will be permitted to
vote for one. two. or three candidates
for representative in the general as
sembly in each senatorial district, we
would say that under the constitution
there are three representatives from
each senatorial district, each represent
alive being a separate and distinct Of
flee and our opinion is that the voter
may vote for one, two, or three candi-
dates as he may desire, inasmuch as
there are three separate and distinct
offices to be filed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
TRiBUNES HAVE
OUTING IN MOLINE
Festivities of Day, Include Basket Pic
mic at Prospect Park and an
Initiation.

The Fraternal Tribunes of Rock Is
land, Moline, Galva and Geneseo are
enjoying an outing today at Prospect
park, Moline. The affair was attended
by several hundred people, including
the supreme officers of the order. The
delegations from Galva and Geneseo
arrived this morning over the Rock Is
land and participated in the festivities.
y trolley ride over the three cities was
provided for the visitors. Addresses
were made at the park this afternoon
by the officers and Others This even
ing at the Turner hall opera house in
Moline. the initiation of Re candidates
and the comforting of the seven de-
grees under the auspices of the Moline
Tribunal. No. "a. will take place after
which refreshments will be served and
dancing INDUCED in by the members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

will be no prayer meeting at the
church
Business mans chance to see Can
ada. Our private car leaves July "a.
Take a 10 days trip with us. Let us
tell you about it. Phone ia, So Nc
Manus building, Davenport. Coldren
Land company, l. B. Hayiland, man
ager.
The Camel club of Rock Island held
its annual picnic and meeting Sunday
on Johnton's island, about 20 being
present. The officers elected by the
club are: President, Herbert Cook;
secretary, Robert Montgomery; treas
urer, II. l.. Sieghartner.
On account of the number of inQuir
les regarding the $500 rate to st. Paul
on sale July %, the Rock Island have
decided to run a special train in addi-
ton to the regular morning and even
Ing trains which leave here at 1925 a.
H.. and 9:20 p. m. The special train
Will leave at $40 p. M, and will con-
sist of through chair cars, coaches. and
tourist cars. Berth $1.00 in tourist car
Call at city ticket office, 1929 Second.
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
OBITUARY RECORD.
Mrs. A. Benedict.

Phil Mitchell today received a tele-
gram from A Benedict. whom the old
er residents of the city will remember,
stating that Mrs. Benedict died yes
terday at the home at Pacific Grove,
Cal, aged 76 years, months, and that
the interment would take place at the
family vault at San Jose. Mr.. and
Mrs. Benedict were among the early
residents of Rock Island, the former
engaging in mercantile pursuits here
for many years, being a partner of the
late General n. B. Buford and conduct
ing a store ON Second avenue where
Speidel's drug store is now located.
The family formerly resided at Sew
enth avenue and Twentieth stree.
They left this city about fifteen years
ago and have since made their home
on the coast, having homes at Pacific
Grove and San Jose. There are no
surviving children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
COMPLETION OF
THE CANAL ASSURED
Efforts of Tri-City Committee Seems to
Have Helped Rock River Dam
Settlement.

Captain Lon Bryson of Davenport
has received a letter from Senator Will
liam B. Allison enclosing a letter which
the senator had just received from Act
ing Secretary of War Oliver. Secre-
tary divers letter notified the senator
that Major Riches general drawings
of the proposed dam in Rock river at
Sterling, for use in the Hennepin canal,
had been submitted and recommended
by the chief engineer and had been of
ficially approved by the department
This is good news for the tri-
cities, as Captain Bryson, Hon.
T. J. Medill of this city. and W.
A. Meese of Moline recently went to
Washington to urge this very thing.
The approval of the plans for the feed
er dam removes the final obstacle III
the way of early completion of the
Hennepin. The money for the compile
ton of the canal has been appropriated
and made available, and the feeder
dam. against the construction of which
there was a protest from Sterling, has
been approved and ordered construc-
ted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.
COUNTY COURT.
Rock Island county court, Judge e.
E. Parmenter presiding.
Probate.

E. Parmenter presiding.
Probate.
Estate of Martha ]. Crouch. Inven-
tory filed and approved.
Estate of Edward J. Evans. Claim
of Jones a. Donahoo allowed in class Z
at $11.21.
Estate of Mary Hayes. Claim of DIR.
Il. NJ. Sala allowed in class al 90.
Final report and settlement filed. Hear
ing thereon set for Wednesday, Sept.
>, 1906, at 9 O'Clock a. m.
Estate of Albertina Hanson. Refus-
al of John Albert Hanson and Charles
Oscar Hanson. persons named in the
will as executors. to act as such, OBJ
JectiOns to Henry j. Griff acting as adj
ministrator waived by above parties.
they being the only children of deceas-
ed. Petition by said Henry j. Griff
for letters of administration filed Peti-
ton granted upon taking the usual
oath and filing bond in the sum of So
500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, July 24.-Following are the
market quotations today:
Wheat.
July, 751a, 761s. 7514, 1875.
September, 76h, 77H, 7612, 1878.
December. 1873, 1919. 1873, 1874.
May, 81, S2A, S1%, S2$s.
Corn.
July. 5O1a, 511s, 501a, Sis
September, 5O15, 51A. soy. 81.
December, As, 1885, As, 1885.
May, 1885, 491A, 4S1a, 1875.
Oats.
July. 345s, 347s. 341a. S41a.
September, 50, 3S1a. 3234. 1888.
December. "a, 343s, 33&. 341s.
May, 35a4, 36H. 359s, 361s.
Pork.
July. 1900. 1925, 1900. 1900
September. 1885, 1877. 1882. 1882.
January, 14.7O, 14.75, 14.70, 14.70.
Lard.
July, $50, $50. $50. $50.
September, 900, 900. S.95, S.97
October, 9.05, COS, 9.O2. 9.O5.
January. $40, $40. S.37, S.37.
Ribs.
July. 9.21, 9.Zl, 9-ZI, 9-ZI.
September, $50, $50. 9.27, 9.27.
October, 9.O5, 9.O7. 900, 9.O5.
January, $50, 7.S0. $50. $50.
Receipts today-WheGt 747. corn 252
oats 142. hogs 10000, cattle 1000
sheep $4,000.
Hog market opened stronger to a
shade higher. Hogs left over 5000
Light G.5o@G92. mixed and butchers
G. 40@69O. good heavy 6.10Q6.S7, rough
heavy 6.1006.35.
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened weak.
Hogs at Omaha 5000. cattle $500
Hogs at Kansas City 11,000, cattle 10.
600.
u. S. Yards. $40 a. m.-Hog market
strcng to sc higher Light 6.55@6.95
mixed and butchers 6.40@6.90. good
heavy 6.10Q6.90, rough heavy 6.10Q
$40. ablI
Cattle market steady. Cows and
heifers 12.5@4.40, stockers and feed
ers 2.40@4.25.
Sheep market weak.
Hog market closed strong, sc to 7C
higher. Light 6.55@6.95, mixed and
butchers 6.45@6.95. good heavy G.15@
6.92. rough heavy 6.15@6.45.
Cattle market closed steady.
Sheep market closed weak.
New York Stocks.
New York. July 24.-Gas S9Is, U. p
146s4, u. S. Steel preferred 1887, u. S
Steel common 35, Reading 1874, Roct
Island preferred e., Rock Island CON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel

Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, July 24.-Following are
the wholesale quotations in today'S
market:
Provisions and Produce.
Live POultry-Spring chickens, $500
to $3.50 per dozen; hens, per lb., Sc
ducks per h., 10c; turkeys, per h.,
13c; geese, per h., lie.
Butter-Dairy, 16 to tic.
Lard-Sc@1Oc.
egctables-Potatoes, new so to Coo.
Eggs-Fresh. 15c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers, $500 to $4.75; cows
and heifers, $500 to $3.50; calves $3.50
to $3.50.
Hogs-Mixed $5.75 to $6.25.
Sheep-Yearlings or over. $3.600s6;
mon 23A, o. & w. 4511, Southern Pa
cifc 71H. n. Y. Central 1872, Missouri
Pacific 90A, l.. & n. 1898. Shelters
145. c. f. /. 4S1s. Canadian Pacific 100,
Penna 1865, Erie 4O3s, T. c. l. Isl,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
ONLY 81 Years Old.

81 am only 50 years old and don't ex-
pect even when l get to be real old to
feel that way as long as l can get Elec-
trio Bitters," says Mrs. E. H. Brunson,
of Dublin, Ga. Surely there's nothing
else keeps the old as young and makes
the weak as strong as this grand tonic
medicine Dyspepsia, torpid liver, in
famed kidneys or chronic constipation
are unknown after taking Electric Bit
tiers reasonable time Guaranteed by
Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists. Price
so cents.