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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
HENDERSON
IS NO MORE
Death Finally Claims Ex-
Speaker of the
House.
MIND LONG IMPAIRED
Served 20 Years In Congress,
Retiring in l902---Native
of Scotland.
MIND LONG IMPAIRED

Dubuque. Iowa. Feb. -Ex-Speaker
David r. Henderson died at Mercy hos
pital here yesterday afternoon of pare
sis. which attacked him nine months
ago
Mr.. Henderson months ago lost those
brilliant mental powers that for 20
years made him a commanding figure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
STEEL CORPORATION COPIED IN COPPER

North Butte Copper company, which
goes into the new combine.
II is believed the copper industry
may be regulated as the steel industry
has been by the United States Steel
corporation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
Oil Explosion Fatal.

Des Moines. Iowa, Feb. 26.-Mrs.
George Fleck was fatally and three
others seriously injured in fire which
destroyed the Fleck home today. An
explosion of kerosene can was the
cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
Agrees to Fist Fight; Shoots.

San Francisco. Cal. Feb. 2G.-Eu-
gene Peguillian. 20 years old. was shot
and killed last night in a quarrel with
Benjamin Meyers. of about the same
age. The two agreed to settle with a
fist fight a quarrel over a girl and while
on the way to the place where the
fight was to be Meyers shot Peguillian
through the brain and ran away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
Public Shows Great In
terest in Pending
Measure.
FAv0RS RAIL PROBE
Gillespie Resolution Up to Pres
ident---New Law Proposed
by La Toilette.

Washington, Feb. 2C.-Expecting
spirited discussion over the report by
Tillman of the Hepburn railroad rate
bill, the galleries of the senate were
crowded when today's session was call
ed to order An unusually large num-
Der of senators were in their seats.
Recognized Early.
AS soon as the vice president called
for reports of standing committees.
Tillman was recognized. He announc-
ed he had been instructed by the COM
mittee on interstate commerce to re-
port house bill No. 1887 without
amendment, and he read the resolution
adopted. After discussion concerning
the printing of testimony taken by the
committee an order was made for the
publication of 10000 copies. Tillman
gave notice he would press the bill to
earliest consideration.
Resolution Up 10 President.
Washington. Feb. 90 The senate
concurred in the house amendment to
the Gillespie-Tillman resolution for the
investigation of railroads and their re-
lation to coal and oil producing. The
resolution now goes to the president.
Ia Toilette Springs Another.
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator La
Toilette, of Wisconsin, introduced n
sweeping bill today requiring commit
tees of all political parties in national
and congressional elections to account
for all moneys expended in said cleo
tions, for the filing of statements of re-
ceipts and disbursements of political
committees with the secretary of COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
Great CROWDS at Carnival.

New Orleans, La, Feb. 26-With the
formal entry of Rex the carnival is in
full blast today All previous records
in the matter of attendance promise
to be broken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26

| EN-SPEAkER ID. b. HENDERSON.
in congress. For nearly a year he had
been a wreck of his former self. Since
last September he had been in the
| hospital
Recognized Only Wife.
Since a week ago / st Friday Mr..
| Henderson had recognized no one ex-
cept his wife. On that day he had a
| recurring stroke of paresis which left
him totally blind. Last Friday he be
came unconscious, and so remained
until his death. All of the members of
| his family, except a son in California,
| were at the bedside The funeral will
| be held next Thursday under the aus
pices of the Grand Army of the Re
public. Former Congressman George
ID. Perkins, of Sioux City, will deliver
| the eulogy.
Pass Resolution.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The Iowa del
egation in congress, every member
present, today passed appropriate res
olutions in reference to the death of
the late Speaker David B. Henderson.
In view of the press of public business
they found it impossible to send a COM
mittee of the Iowa delegation to the
funeral.
HendersOn's Career.
David Bremmer Henderson was many
years figure in national politics, but
was never conspicuous in state politics
except as his position of congressman
might connect him with it. He belong
ed to what was known in Iowa. the
same as in Illinois, as the federal ma
chine. Probably his closest friend was
Senator Allison. also a resident of Du-
buque, and whom many people several
years ago thought Col. Henderson
would succeed in the senate. Richard
p. Clarkson, for so years connected
with the Iowa State Register, would
never enlist his support in any move
ment to depose Iowa's senior senator
because he had promised unsolicited
his support to Henderson when a va
cancy occurred. Clarkson sold his
newspaper before he had an opportun-
ity to fulfill his promise and passed into
the great beyond only short time ago
himself, and Henderson left the ranks
before the senator was through. And
few of the men are left in the Hawkeye
state who entered politics with Col
Henderson.
As Soldier.
Dave Henderson would have passed
anywhere and any time for regular
army officer, if he had not been Grip
pied by his wounds received during
the civil war. He was filed with the
war spirit, and to the end of his public
career was one to wave the bloody
shirt. The Grand Army men were his
warm friends. and they were always
greeted with God bless you, boys
The Third congressional district,
which was famous as the monkey
wrench district, was carved out especi-
ally in his interests. He lived at the
end bordering on the Mississippi and
represented people in the central por-
tion of the state.
Reared Farm.
Henderson grew from boyhood on a
farm in Fayette county, Iowa, although
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
Gov. CO0DINC, OF IDAHO, EXPECTS
TO PROVE 26 MURDERS ON MINERS
Issues Statement Saying Orchard Made Full Confession of One
of the Greatest Series of Crimes the World Has
Known Plotted by Meyer and Others

Boise, Idaho, Feb. 26.-Gov. Gooding
last night issued the following state
ment with respect to the Stuenberg
assassination case:
Il want to state officially that Har-
ry Orchard has made full confession
as to the manner and motive of the
assassination of former Gov Stuen-
berg, telling of the plans made and Civ
ing the names of those making them.
The assassination of former Gov. Stu
enberg, which occurred at his own gate
on the evening of Dec 80, 1905, was
the third attempt that Orchard made
against his life.
Made TO Mcfarland.
This confession was made to James
Mcfarland 1t included a history OF
his life from his early boyhood up to
the time of his arrest In that confes-
sion Orchard implicated all those now
under arrest and others, including j.
l.. Simpkins. He told the story of 26
the results of conspiracies in
which all the accused parties were in
terested. When the story is given to
the public | believe ii will be the
greatest narrative of crime which the
world knows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26

afternoon and all the palaces and resi-
dences of high officials are especially
guarded. The police, who have hither
to carried batons, are now armed with
rifles.
Refuse Information.
All the officials that are accessible
either refuse any information or pro
fess ignorance of the reasons for the
precautions that have been taken.
The chief of police and other Off
cials were telephoned Saturday to re-
port to the palace and the display of
force Immediately followed their con
ference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
ALTON CHILDREN IN PANIC
Films Take Fire at Moving Picture
Show and so Are Hurt in Crush.

Alton, ILL.,, Feb. 26.-Four hundred
children who were being entertained
yesterday afternoon with a moving
picture show in st. Mary's school hall,
were thrown into a panic by the acct
dental ignition of a roll of ceIluloid
films from a spark dropped from the
calcium light of the machine. Fifty
children were slightly hurt. Prompt
action to protect the children averted
serious injuries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26

There has never been any doubt as
to the truth of Orchards confession
among those who are familiar with the
crimes committed in Idaho and Color
ado and charged to the inner circle OF
the Western Federation of Miners.
have seen Orchard myself since this
confession was made He told me that
no promises of clemency or reward
had been held out to him by McPar-
land or anyone else. MIR. Mcfarland
was aided in the work by Orchard >
early training. In his boyhood the
bible was read night and morning by
his parents.
Conscience Smitten.
The impression of the early days
came up and smote his conscience
when he was brought face 10 face with
his God He told me he believed in 4
supreme being and a hereafter, and
that now his only thought was TO make
his peace with his Maker. The finding
of the bomb at Judge Goddard's gate
and many other things which will later
be made known at the trial have prov
ed the truthfulness Of Orchards CON
fession beyond all question to those
familiar with his story
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
GERMANS LIBERAL
Give Millions to Charity Honor
ing Rulers Silver Wedding
Anniversary
AND MARRIAGE OF PRINCE
Gifts to Royal Family Forbidden by
Kaiser Congratulations Ex-
tended.

Berlin, Feb. 26.-The German peo-
pie have subscribed between $l0,000,-
900 and S12.000.000 for new hospitals
and other charitable works in honor of
the silver wedding anniversary of En-
peror William and Empress Augusta
Victoria, which will be marked tomor-
row by the wedding of Prince Eitel
Fritz.
Their majesties announced several
months ago that they would not re-
ceive any presents from their subjects
on the occasion of their silver wedding.
They urged all who contemplated q
wedding gift TO give the money to
charitable enterprises.
Aids 100 Institutions.
The result was almost unparalleled
in German history. Municipalities,
mercantile companies, and private in
dividuals poured out money for char
ity. AS result 100 new hospitals or
extensions to new hospitals will be
dedicated tomorrow.
Emperor William and Empress Au-
gusta Victoria received dispatches
from the reichstag, the Prussian diet.
the Prussian house of lords, and other
governmental bodies at the palace to-
day, who offered congratulations on the
silver wedding anniversary of their ma
jesties.
Replying to the regent of Brunswick,
who congratulated the kaiser on be-
half of the army and navy, his ma
jesty said:
my first and last thought is for my
fighting forces, land and sea, and the
constant endeavor of the empress is to
work to provide for the alleviation of
want and sickness among them May
God grant that war does not come.
Should it come, however, / am firmly
convinced that the army will acquit
itself as it did 35 years ago.
Congratulations offered.
Berlin, Feb. 26.-Ambassador Tower
today presented President Roosevelt's
message congratulating the German
emperor and empress on their silver
wedding anniversary. The emperor, in
expressing his thanks. mentioned the
wedding of Alice Roosevelt TO Nicholas
and the marriage of Ouch
ess Sophie Charlotte TO Prince Eitel-
Frederick, which occurs tomorrow, and
said he hoped these young people would
be as happy as he and the empress had
been.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
TWO THOUSAND REPORTED KILLED
BY TIDAL WAVE IN COLOMBIA
Beated Dispatches Bring Report of Great thrush of Sea After
Earthquake Lasting Seven MinutesBeach
Lined With Dead.

ties of dead fish and many small set
Elements were swept away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
Resolution Up 10 President.
In Toilette Springs Another.

CONTINUED on Page Four)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
AS "a Soldier.
Reared ON Farm

Reared ON Farm.
Henderson grew from boyhood on a
farm in Fayette county, Iowa, although
native of Scotland, where he was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
LOOK FOR PEACE
Officers of United Mine Workers
Predict There Will be
No Strike.
LEWIS MAKES A STATEMENT
Confidently Asserts Operators Will Re-
store Wages Given Before
Last Agreement.

New York, Feb. 26.-President Johr
Mitchell today endorsed the opinion
that there will be no general strike OF
coal miners April /, which was given
out last night in indianapolis by Vice
President Lewis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26

CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
The HindoO strong Man,

The uindoOS tell wonderful stories of
Che fcHtS Of i5h.ma, who was tl,.Y
strong man. Among the wOuGerS crrl
tied to bhima are Tie following: HUr-
sued by tiger, lis mother when mUr&.
ing Bhim& let him drop. The force Of
The impact shattered IN a thousand
pieces the roVH Oh which nc h&I fa,.,u,
but the hey was none the worse. When
iir QUar'eipC Wi,b o;hrr Logs he gath
rr"l them III. tea or fifteen AZ Il time.
and pumped them into the nearest
PONG. His cousins hid themselves "a
Il tail bHnEan to joer at him. but he
tore it from the ground without effort.
He snapped his bonds like Samson,
and hungry roDra'S fangs could not
penetrate his skin. His triumph. how,
ever, was The defeat of HthaSurH. who
CONSUMED Il cart load o. food at a
sitting and used palmyra trees for
t0Cthbru%hes."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
No Mills to Run On Toll

All mills in the rice belt Of the two
states, Louisiana and Texas, will buy
rice this season, none of them hoping
to receive enough toll milling to turn
wheel. Most OF the advancing that
has been done the rice farmers this
season has not come through the mill
er, but by the warChouSeman who de-
sire their crops to pass through their
warehouses before going into the
mills.-Jo Marshall of Crowley in
Lake Charles Press.
This means that the farmer will be
able to sell his rice where he can ret
the most money for it and when the
market shall be the most favorable.
1t further means that the bulk of the
crop. instead of being thrown on the
market as soon as threshed. thereby
Cutting the market and reducing the
price, will be disposed of throughout
several months, putting it on the
market only as needed and maintain
ln% a uniform price. This is undOubt-
eddy move in the right direction and
one which will be of real financial ad-
vantage to the planter.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
How the Cnnnnr IL Cnurnt.

Many bir,;s canro, t.y straight up.
They must rise at Il very gentle in
cline. They must ct onward motion
Before their wings cSN ct full effect
or the air. It is said tilt the mode Of
taking tie CONGO" is t. bIild Il pea,
say, forty o. fifty feet in diameter anG
%i.: feet h.sH ana pat a carcass in the
middle Of it, The condor aIights, bit
cannot again rise at IN angle which
will take him over the fence. AiHMy
heavy bodied, short winged ducks rise
from the water at 50 small an angie
that they must use both feet ana WHY'S
for thirty or forty feet in order to get
onward motion enough to give eToc-
tiyeneSs to their wings ly coming in
contact with larger MASSES OF sill air
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
Free Entertainment.

y free elocutionary entertainment
will be given at the Methodist church
Friday. July i, by Miss Hattie Reagan.
Miss Itegan comes to us from the
Evolutionary department of the Me-
ridian Female college, OF Mississippi.
She is said to possess rare talent IN
her chosen line of work, added to
which her special training places her
in a position to furnish IA high grade
of entertainment for her audience.
Everybody invited. No admission
will be charged.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
The Potato.

The potato is one Of the most valu-
able plants we have. Besides being
one OF the most necessary articles OF
food, it has a variety of other uses.
A great quantity Of the starch | in
our ldunlt.ea is made from it, a.. 4. J.
er the starch has all been separated
from tie pulp what is left is used in
the manufacture Of boxes. From the
stems and leaves Of the plant q fluid
that produces sleep is made. In many
places bread, cake ana buildings are
made OF potato -four.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
The GaIlOyys Plant.

During TIC middle ages the bOtanists
or old "herDalists." gave currency to
man; curious stories concerning the
growth. form. etc, of mandrake or
May apple. which finally resulted in
its being given the Lame Of "gallOws
plant" The pseudo scientists of that
time declared that mandrake would
grow in no other place except upon
which some terrible crime had been
committed. The roots were formerly
supposed to bear a strong resemblance
to the human form.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
Mind RenlinE.

Perhaps smoking is offensive to you,
Miss Smith,"
ION the contrary, like the smell of
good cigar"
Without q moments hesitation he
threw away the weed he was smoking
Something in her manner rather than
her words led him to suspect that she
was a judge of cigars-Chicago Trib.
une.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
Persian Way OF Eating Watermelon,

Persian Way OF Eating Watermelon.
THE ordinary Persian bill of fare
sounds something like the banquets de-
scribed in fairy tales" said a man Who
has spent some time III the orient.
while travelling in that country
found that tie best overture to way
side repast is a watcr2!c!@;L Eot cut
in slices, as is done in this country.
but eaten like an egg. one end being
cut off ant the contents eatcn VIA i
wooden spoon, the roSe"tc fluid tric-
king all the time to the bottom and at
fording fragrant drink when the first
course is over"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
Welsh Guu Cub organized.

Several of the leading ci,Iz~m> IF
Welsh have organized a Gun club.
They have secured a machine and
clay pigeons and will meet Wednesday
afternoon at the old refinery for a
practice shooting The present men,
bers Of the club ar.' Dr'>. + l.. Arre-
neaux, y. B. Cross ana L. q. Lewis,
Me>srS. Philip Coyerdale, f. II. Boil
ing, Alfred Martin, Isaac FOntenot
and a. +. Roach.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06

Abner Slopoak Observation-Disclosures
| name the day? Jemima Jones (de-
cisively)-No. Abner SlopOak Gin
alarm)-Why? Jemima Jones Crank
ly)-Because, if you put if off as long
you did your proposal, we never will
be married. I'll name the day my
self!-Cleveland Leader.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
Time Had Passed,

Il always forget how times flies
when I'm enjoying myself" said Mr..
Staylate. 81 hope you won't hesitate
to tell me when it's time to 60"
"Gnciousw replied Miss Patience.
Its too late now. You should have
mentioned that several hours ago.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
SOInethiNE For Him to nn

Il am willing to do anything" said
the applicant for work.
"All right" said the hard hearted
merchant. please close the door be.
hind you when you 90 out
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
Enlightened.

/ MotLer-Why aren't you and George
as good boys as your little brother?
Young Hopeful s'pose it's 'canSe
you'd lad more experience bringin up
boys when you commenced on him.
! Home Notes
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
Notice.

All those who are expecting water
from the Clark canal will be expected
to sign written contracts These con-
tracts can he found at L. +. Robin
son ; office or at the plant. u
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
Raw Anfniala.

With a heart attuned to nature
study" a little Hungarian girl in the
Canadian northwest exclaimed: yah,
teacher. It's certain beautiful on our
prairie, where the birds and the small
sheep run about raw"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06

To prevent writer's cramp, use the
scissors instead of the pen. Lots of
newspaper men ara never affected by
writer's cramp-Bos!on Transcript.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
All The World

knows that Billiards. Snow Liniment
has no superior for rheumatism,
Stiff joints, Cuts, Sprains, Lumbaso
and all pains. Buy it, try it and you
will always use it. Any body who has
used Billiards. Snow Liniment is q
living proof Of what it does. All We
ask of you is TO ret trial bottle.
Price Pc, SOC aud Sl00. Sold by
Billion Bros.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
The Foolish md the Lazy

The fool doesn't know good thing
when he sees it; the lazy man doesn't
seize good thing when he knows it.
Philadelphia Record.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06

Decision Of character will often give
an inferior mind command over a su-
perior.-Wirt.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
Total
REHABILITATION
s128.6l5 81

STATE OF LOUISIANA
COUNTY OF CALCASIHU, SIS:
i. T.. C.. Willard, cashier Of the above
named bank, do sOlemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. &c. WILLARD Cashier
CorreCt-Attest:
II. A. DAVIDSON.
I. ID. CALKINS. Directors
FRANK ROBERTS.
c--l Subscribed and sworn to before me
SfAL this 22nd day OF June la0G.
Nm. H. WILCOX
Notary Public.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-07-06
No. $3.50.
Report of the Condition of
The First National Bank
at Welsh IN the State OF Louisiana. at the close
of business June1s. 1906
RESOURCES.

''' FI-0IDIJ 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in so5 600 m
Undivided profits. less expenses
and taxes paid Qo17 a.
National Bank notes outstanding 695O m
Due to other National Banks zoos ~
Due to Trust Companies and Savings
Banhs -. IS 46
hMnuiV iuuaiueposlts subject to check 5S.37S II
5 lne ce5 tIncdtes OF deposit 7,0S2 "a
SCelIneu ChcckS 300 90
gamer 1eII G1ecks outstanding 80 10
Bill lis payable, including certificates of
deposit for money borrowed 10000 %
Liabilities other than those above
s'a'eu 213 ~
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-01-20
HAYS SENSE OF HUMoR.
Ease with Which the Late Secretary
of State Saw Things
Through.

The following anecdote Of the late
John Hay furnishes an example of his
sense of humor and the ease with
which he passed VIGOROUSLY through
an awkward situation:
Alighting from a train at White
River Junction with a clerk of the
state department, he made his way to
the lunch counter of the station.
There was only one vacant stool, and
the clerk gave precedence to his dis
tinguished chief, taking his own meal
standing.
Next to Mr.. Hay, and ignorant as to
the identity of his neighbor, was
perched Young Corbett, the champion
lightweight pugilist of the world. In
the middle of the meal the clerk was
Mortified to see Mr.. Hays neighhor
tab powerful elbow into the august
ribs and to hear him say: Hey, Gull,
ferry over the confectionery. will yer"
The companion of the secretary of
state was further surprised when, with
an amused smile, the diplomat and
author of Jim Bludsoe" passed-tbe
loaf sugar.