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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
Dan F.. Hanna's Ambition.

CLEVELAND. O., May 4.-Dan E. Hanna, son of the late Senator Mark Hanna. wants to lease, buy or build q theater in New York. Hanna backed James K. Hackett in ''The Crisis and put up the money for "The Crossing" a dismal failure Friends have been advising him to keep out of theatrical affairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
e.ls F--t I-a te pt,srr..

CHICAGO. May 4-On the fpstiro- ay that cold feet had led her husband to beat her hrutsEly. Mrs Josephine Russell s handsome yosnz matron. who is wealthy In her own right. os- ssirei q divorce here frcm Michsei Russell the propr5etor of department store h Sterling HI The circuit courf sndsenre was cozvul<ed with zuGhter rben Mrx. Russ<H ted her ssou-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
Mrs We're ps.. q, ,sa.

WASHINGTON. May IA death no tice printed here snnounces the demiss of Mrs. Betsy Ware. aged I3o years. in Spoitsylvsnis county. Va. where shs was born She leaves seven children twenty nine xrsndrhIldrea. fifty eight great grsnaehiIdren and four great grsat grzndchildre
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
KISSING MEN STOOD TOGETHER
Congratulations Pour In on Governor
 K. w. Hoch.

E. w. HOch.
 TOPEKA, Kan, May Ex-Governor E. w. Hoch is being congratulated on all sides over his renomination by the convention here.
 The efforts of the friends of Judge A. R. fB. Clark to defeat Hoch on &C., count of the recent exposure made of the alleged attempt of the governor to kiss Mrs. W. E. Stanley, wife of a former governor, in his office were in vain. The kissing" men in the con- vention stood together.
 The committee appointed to escort the governor to the stage could not find him for awhile and so reported to Chairman A. W. Smith.
 Look in the ladies' gallery" cried a voice among the delegates, while the convention was convulsed with laugh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
WATERBURY PROOF.

Samuel Strouth, wire worker. of s37 South Main street. Waterbury, Conn, says: T had doctored for my kidneys and back for long while. My'trouble was dull aching through the loins and kidneys. I could not rest we'll at night and would turn and twist to try to find some easy po-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
THAT ONE WEAK SPOT.

Kidney sickness robs the back of all it's power and strength. It's hard to lift. to stoop or straighten, and even to get up from chair.
 This indescribable weakness of the back, the endless dull aching that goes with 1t, are never-failing symptoms of kidney complaint. A bad back Is Ma lures signal of distress, call for help from the kidneys The aching bells of dangerous congestion that rpbs the kidneys of their blood Altering power, or painful, wasting. Inflammation. There is immediate need for D0an's Kidney Pills. to relieve the pain and heal the diseased kidneys, to ward of more fatal and painful disorders.
 Healthy kidneys keep you we'll by keeping the blood pure. Sick kidneys keep you sick by failing to purify the blood. This is the cause of many forms of rheumatism, neuralgia and gout; of such nervous troubles as headache, irritability. dizzy spells. de pression. of palpitation of the heart stomach troubles, liver complaint: of Ia grippe. colds chills; of half the aches and ills of humanity.
 Learn to keep the kidneys well. Doan's Kidney Pills will do 1t for you. Grateful residents of this city testify, Their statements prove 1t to you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04

The regular Poli popular prices will prevail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
IN THE SUBURBS.
HAMLET.

Hamlet, Jan. Mrs. Barbara Hart
man is visiting with her sons Thomas
and Fred in Aledo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Steelman and
son George returned to their home in
Rock Island Thursday after visiting
several days at the Halstead home
Miss Gertrude Stelman remained for a
longer visit
Lawrence clearinghouse and family
of Geneseo. are visiting at the home
of James Boultinghouse.
A number of the young people spent
Monday evening at the home of Ellis
ha Lee.
watch meeting was held in the
Hamlet Presbyterian church Sunday
night. Short addresses were made by
how the several departments of the
church might be improved The meet
ng closed at II o'clock with prayer
by Rev. Tidbal and by the ringing of
the church bell.
Miss Sarah Crabs returned TO Aledo
Tuesday after spending the holiday
vacation with home folks. Miss Crabs
teaches the primary room in TIE Aledo
school,
Nearly $40 was cleared at the So
cial Friday night at the home of Ellis
ha Lee. n
Miss Ida Kendall started for Coggs-
well. n. ID. today TO make an extended
visit at the home of her sister Mrs
Robert Candor
Miss Elda Crabs returned to her
school work in Joy Monday. after
spending the holiday vacation with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. George Crabs.
Elisha Lee and daughter Miss Mary
were shopping in Rock Island Satur
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
SHERRARD.

Sherrard, Jan. 4,-Dr. Coe of Wood
hull was here Sunday to attend Mrs.
Gus EnSstrom who was sick but is
some better.
Thomas Flaherty and wife returned
to Rock Island Tuesday after spend
ing New Years with Mr.. Flaherty's
parents, Mr. and Mrs Barney Flah-
erty.
Miss Miilet returned home to Rey-
nolds Tuesday after a visit with her
cousin, Mrs. John Meurling.
Emil Zwicker. of Swift Current, Can
ada, is visiting with relatives and
friends.
Miss VERNE Pannell, of Orion, re-
turned to her home Sunday after a
weeks visit with her Aunt, Mrs &C.
ella Spargo.
Mis-. William Olden and little Will
ard Anderson returned home Saturday
after spending Christmas with her par
ents Mr. and Mrs. Peppin, at Month
cello, Iowa.
visiting with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Mike Grady.
Harry Thompson and family. of vi
ella, spent New Years day at the home
of John Robertson.
William Blenkinsopp returned to Chi
cago Tuesday after spending the hol-
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ten Blenkinsopp.
George Greenwood went to Daven-
port last week to learn the barber
trade
Frank Shannon has been visiting
with relatives and friends in Sherrard
and Cable the last week.
Mrs. z. w. Edwards. of Good Hope,
ILL.,, is here visiting with her daughter.
Mrs Fred Foster and her son, Isaac
Edwards and will also visit her daugh-
ter Mrs. Robert Clark and other
friends in Cable before returning home.
The flower society and the ladies'
aid society of the U. B. church plan
ned a farewell surprise on Mrs. Mary
Volk January 2, it being her 62nd.
birthday. Mrs. Volk intends to leave
Sherrard soon. She has sold her prop
erty to Mr.. Alley.
Mrs. Jesse Wilkins, of CISCO. is i'll
at the home Of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Thompson.
4 ]. V. Sherrard and family, of Cam |
bridge. came Thursday and visited ]
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
Half the World Wonders

How the other half lives Those who
use Bucklen's Arnica Salve never won
der if it will cure cuts, wounds, burns.
sores and skin eruptions; they know
it will Mrs. Grant Shy, 1130 E. Rey-
nolds ST.. Springfield, ILL.,, says: 81 re-
gard it one of the absolute necessities
of housekeeping Guaranteed by
Hartz e Ullemeyer, druggists, Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

a few days with relatives and friends
in Cable and Sherrard.
]. Tindall and wife and baby of Iowa
arrived last week to make an extended
visit with relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

school work in Keithsburg. after spend
ing the holiday vacation with home
folks.
Misses nellie and Carrie Cooper
spent Saturday night and Sunday with
Robert Sproston and family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08


ployed at Williams, White & Co.'S. let
drop fall upon his right hand Satur-
day and the middle finger was ampu-
tated at the first joint. The index and
ring fingers were fractured. He was
taken to his home
East End Club ElectS.-Harry Robe
son was reelected manager of the East
End foot ball team at the annual meet
ing The club at present las 100 mem
bers in good standing and is in very
prosperous condition. Although not so
much money was made this season
from the foot ball games as in previous
years the members of the club feel
satisfied and are not in the least dis
contented. The club expects TO have
another team next year that will
eclipse any that has ever worn the
orange and black. A manager for a
base ball team was elected and team
will be organized as soon as the sea
son opens. The prospects for a first
class ball team are very bright.
o.
Lodge So Years OId.-Moline lodge,
No. 1873, |. o. o. F.. celebrated its sd
anniversary on Friday evening in Me-
tropolitan hall. when nearly the entire
membership was gathered for merry
making. A business session took place
the fore part of the evening when three
candidates were given the third degree
and three applications were accepted.
This was followed by a smoker and in
formal speeches.
Took S37 from Safe.-George Hierse
man & Co. Thirteenth street livery
firm. suffered a s37 loss through burg
larry Friday. When George Hierseman
was in the basement stable feeding
horse someone opened the safe in the
Office on the main floor-it was unlock
ed-and appropriated the money.
Annual of the D. A. Rat the an
nual meeting of the Daughters of the
American Revolution held Saturday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harry
Ainsworth. Mrs. William Butterworth
was the unanimous choice for regent
TO succeed herself Mrs. +. II. Sleight
was also reelected as vice regent. The
other officers of the chapter are: Sec
re. ary-Mrs. George McMaster; Treas
urer-Miss Lucy Evans; Registrar
Mrs. l.. r. Gaylord; Historian-Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

footing and fell to the floor. The in
juries were not serious. One rib was
broken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

Another Vaudeville House.-A deal
was closed Saturday afternoon where
by the Davenport Theatre company
leases for term of five years the
premises on West Third street. at
present occupied by Theodore Oelkers
as the Palace Livery stable. Posses
sion is to be given on the 18TH OF this
month. and Mr.. Oelkers will dispose
of his livery interests at once and re-
tire from that business. The Daven-
port Theatre company is composed of
local and outside parties who are IA
miliar with the amusement business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

Obituary Record.-Richard, Booley, a
Belgian resident of the city, died at
the city hospital Friday after short
illness with pneumonia He was born
in Belgium q years ago, and had resid-
ed in this city 10 months. He is sur
vived by his widow and one child in
the old country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

a. l.. Moore. Plans for the open meet
ing Feb. %. Washington birthday,
were discussed, but the arrangements
for the event were left in the hands
of the social committee. 1t is not
known at present as 10 what the nature
of the meeting will be but it will be of
an interesting and appropriate nature.
To help further the work of the order,
it was voted to set aside 500 for Me-
mortal hall and s25 for the preserva-
ton of Fort Massac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

More Room fer Postoffice.-The Day-
export postoffice will no doubt have
an addition To its present building in
the near future bill is at present
before congress. read Saturday. intro
duced by Congressman A. F. Dawson,
asking for an appropriation of $50 900
TO defTay the expenses of an addition.
The quarters are at present badly con-
gested and have been SO for a number
of years. The employees are hampered
greatly by the lack of room in all de
partments. There is at present 40
feet of space directly south of the
building that can be utilized: and ac-
cording to present plans 90 feet of
property. now being occupied by the
Boies undertaking establishment. will
probably be acquired. This plat is
now owned by John l.. Mason.
Farmers Institute.-The Scott Coun-
~ Farmers institute will hold a meet
ing at Eldridge. Iowa, Jan. IS and 10.
The committee in charge have prepar-
ed fine program and a large attend
ance is expected.
Births Exceed Deaths.-City Clerk
Ed Collins has dispatched TO the clerk
of the state board of health his report.
Owing to the extreme hardness OF
some physicians in sending in the re-
ports. the list of births had again
grown TO e. The deaths for the month
numbered -.
Hog Fell on Him-Martin Reardon.
an employee at the Kohrs Packing COM
pany's plant. was stunned in fall Fri
day afternoon and conveyed to his
home. 913 West Third street. in the
ambulance Reardon was working at
the machine in which the hair is scrap
ed from the hogs. He stood on plat
form some distance from the floor. In
some manner a carcass the men were
working upon became loosened from its
fasten.ngs and fell In stepping aside
to avoid il, Mr.. Reardon missed his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
DAVENPORT DOTS.

Evidence OF Crime.-A CHASTITY dis
covery was made Saturday afternoon
in the cellar of a house at Eleventh
and Farnam streets in the shape of
foetus of a child in an advanced state
of maturity. The foetus was found in
a large glass jar and this was conceal
ed in one corner OF the cellar. The
house on the premises is being raised
in order that new foundation may
be put in, and the discovery was made
by the workmen engaged upon the
job. The place is now occupied by a
colored family, who but recently NOV
ed In, and during the past year num-
Der of families have moved in and out,
so that il is next To impossible TO To-
cate the person guilty of the crime
There is no telling how long the
fOetus may have been concealed in the
cellar. but it's appearance would indi-
cate that the crime was committed
some time ago.
Levies on Depot-Sheriff Macarthur
Saturday levied on the Rock Island
roads passenger depot in this city.
The execution was taken at the de-
mand of Attorneys Ely & Bush To sat
isfy a judgment for s7.7OO. This is
the judgment granted in the case of
ID. Roy Mumford VS.. the c.. r. |. & p.
Railway company. The case was tried
here and then taken TO the supreme
court OF Iowa. which sustained the de
cision OF the district court The judg-
ment has not yet been paid. and. in or
der to force a payment. Attorneys Ely
a. RTgh Secrfred the writ II fs said
that the case will be carried TO the
United States supreme court on a writ
of error
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
SENATOR PATTERSON AND HIS COLLEAGUES.

Senator Patterson OF Colorado has placed himself
squary OF the administrations policy
That policy the establishment
protectorae country and will become
ratification of considerations
sons speech Of special interest from personal point
in that proved the Colorado incapable of learning
anything many his fellow counymen feared after reading
drastic TRADES against the Philippines years ago
There is another view of the speech held
his Democratic colleagues Necessarily is political These col
leagues pretend deeply Inundated because
has exposed the minority in light that shows incapable
of united action However the only revealed the
condition of affairs the the Democracy
of fact unit any important question before
congress.
That this exposure should Inundated and exasperated
Mr. Paeons Democratic colleagues goes establish the
curacy of that historic distinction between the Republican and
Democratic parties made by Speaker Cannon when he said 1--WE
Republicans do the work you Democrats find the fault"
This distinction between the functions and practices
living who recall when Democracy
capable Of doing anything but find fault 1t has been pcrsseny
active the work Of tearing has dspye little capacity
TO rebuild I'D solid foundations So happens that
majority Of the American people have settled down the conv
ton that constructive work framing desirable legislation and
shaping national policies and will be beyond abre of the
Democracy until it leaders broader greater
ability than those who have in late years directed destiny
There may come. and doubt loyal hope
come speedily time when the party will be blessed with competent
able and patriotic leadership II is because Senator Patersou
statements have revealed present ucompctcncy lack unity
that his colleagues much purbd After all this appears
70 be another case in which the truth hurts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05

ment of $4,000 and will receive royalties addition John Morley
whose life of Gladstone will classic among biographies
received for his much larger work only $4,000 When the n
porance OF the subjects of the biographies considered and
when the fame of Morley realized the puzzle of the difference in
reward is the harder solve.
Lord Randolph Churchill of undoubted ability who
though successful botherng ministers neither constructive
statesman great
On the other hand in the opinion of Englishmn who
soured by orm and opposition home rule Gladstone viewed
Bran and honest will doubt his ability
constructive His bographer John Morley knew
Gladstone for and had been of his closest cowokers in
many fields the other hand Winston Churchill
threshold OF and the figures his biography
of his father will bring him eventually great deal than the
biographer OF Gladstone brought Morley
However the may be mistaken for that the election
over interest in Winston Churchill be potent
before the baotng The tremendous enthusiasm with which Lord
Beaconshed Endmion received owing the fact that he
then the idol of the hour owing his the of
Berlin will be recalled As the exquisite young statesman Dsae
had written novels that read but Endymon is seldom
referred to- All this would indicate that with the
English people always the important of the best
qualified writer that gains the immediate rewards
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
A CLAIM OF IMMUNITY.

Decidedly unfortunate the resulting promise
Commissioner Garfield alleged have made the Chicago beef
packers hold them safe from the of information
nished him their operations and methods of business The
packers take the ground that when they gave information the gov
they virtually secured immunity from prosecution that
Is their main contention
The situation has evidently become serious since Attorney Cen
ea Moody has deemed necessary from Washington Chi
cago take personal part the trial which today If
Mr. Moody correctly reported he greatly impressed by the diff
hculty which Gareds
brought about
Large interests stake and they vital all the people
of this republic Should the packers be sustained their plea
of immunity Mr. Moody fears the prosecution of raroadr
ing rebates will fail 1t easy understand that the plea the
beef magnates should be sustained there will Immediately follow
general claim that all information regarding the operation of
in general gathered by the government either by the department
and labor the commission
under the immunity rule
1t will be therefore that is Of the Importance that
the succeeds its of the beef packers
the time said investigations
government should employ with sufficient skill
penetration the information desired without giving
the semblance of pledge secrecy immunity those who may
later prosecuted as violators of the law
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
CHICAGO POSTOFFICE FORCE
UNABLE TO HANDLE BUSINESS

Chicago Feb. 5.--Chicago, with one Of the
finest postoffice buildings in the country,
is utterly unable to handle its mail busi-
ness. Fer the first time in four years the
full force OF nine hundred clerks in the
mailing division was required to work
yesterday to relieve the congestion that
has clogged the machinery since Febru-
airy /.
While the government officials at
Washington are aware OF the condition
they have said that Chicago cannot ex-
pect relief before July l, when next year ;
appropriation becomes available
Tomorrow Postmaster Busse VIII leave
for Washington TO make one more APP
peal for more help Ten days ago he was
told by First Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Hitchcock that Chicago would have
TO go along as best IL could, because the
last congress had enacted law making
the heads OF departments criminally la
bic If they exceed their appropriations.
and there was no money to give TO this
city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
. FEW
BRIEFS
Editor Providence News:
BY ALIEN s. ARNOLD,
Woonsocket. II. l.

Editor Providence News:
49, Many. perhaps an overwhelming ma
jority OF the Unionists, are opposed 10
Free Trade Balfour as a leader; I'm fact.
prefer Chamberlain protectionist. This
fact may prove a mere straw, but straws
like this show the direction OF consider
able popular breeze.
"A. Menominee (Mlch) Physicians en-
dorse Oster!sm. But II seems to many OF
us that enough gentle humane murders
will be committed by attendant phyd-
clans without laws TO hold such attend
ant doctors immune 10 the practices Of
law, and In case OF the passage of such
laws OF permission, It will be found that
many Will prefer to have their friends
die without the aid of an attendant ply
sician.
10. Let free traders take warning that
wage earners are not looking for half
chance, but the opportunity OF working
the year round. and II free trade or semi
free trade cannot insure work for y
months, then the bread winners will cling
to protection for Jobs, which the Dingley
Tariff SO abundantly supplies
&c. No bread winners are not lying
awake nights worrying about three cents
more FOR shoes because OF the - per cent
duty on hides; I'm fact. the working man
with wife and three children had much
rather get 81 per day for 600 days per year
than $50 for 800 days and pay . cents
less for each of eight pairs OF shoes The
saving OF 81 per annum does not create
a la m "a
ers, when obliged to sacrifice $3.50 10 save
the *. Wage earnerS may be selfish and
sordld, but the temptation to sacrifice
$3.50 per year to furnish cheaper living
for those with ready money Is not so
strong that labOrers will neglect TO say
20 all such pleading, Get thee behind me.
etc. etci"
Il. Nardamans splendid display OF chiv-
airy I'm knocking his servant all about the
room with a broom handle cannot be too
highly commended. II reminds MS OF a
little newspaper office episode. John and
Augustus went into partnership on the
WOOdVille Weekly, profits 20 be divided
evenly. After a while. however, Angus
tus, the editor, remarked to his partner.
John. you know very well that brains
ought To- command larger remuneration
than mere muscle Now. as | do all the
brain work, while YOU do merely the
muscular labor. IL seems to me that
ought to receive "A larger share ~ The
pronts" II freely acknowledge" replied
John. that brains are more valuable than
muscle. and should. therefore. ordinarily
command greater remuneration; but
when we take into consideration the fact
of the immense amount OF muscle | have
and the small amount OF by1ins you pos
sess. ! think the larger proportion Of
our prohts should come 20 ms" Var1a-
man may De- a5le TO wicld a broom handle
with more than ordinary skill but his
pen H. far from being mightier than tho
sword owing TO the lack 81 brain power