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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14
A HONEYMOON TRIP
Charles D. Reimers and Bride Are
Only Passengers on Steamer
Fred Weyerhaeuser
EN- R0UTEFROM NEW ORLEANS
Are On the Way to This City-Attract
ing Much Attention at Points
Along the River.

| Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ID. Reimers
who were married Oct 80 at Fort
Worth, Texas. are to spend a part OF
their honeymoon in Rock Island, and
are now enroute to this city from New
Orleans on the steamer Fred Weyer-
haeuser. The steamer was at st. Louis
yesterday, and the st. Louis Globe
| Democrat has the following, with a
photograph of the steamer:
The steamer Fred Weyerhaeuser,
which will arrive here this morning
| from the south, is attracting more than
ordinary attention on this trip, owing
| to the fact that Charles d. Reimers, a
newspaper man of Fort Worth Texas,
and his bride are making honeymoon
trip on the boat. They are the only
passengers.
"Mr. Reimers is owner of the Fort
Worth Telegram. He was married
Tuesday, Oct. 80, to Miss Linda Ray
Saunders, daughter of Dr. Bacon Saun-
ders, a prominent citizen of Fort
Worth. Mr.. Reimers decided to spend
a part of his honeymoon at Rock Is
land, H., the home of his youth, he be-
ing related to a number of well known
business men of that city, who are
owners of the steamer Weyerhaeuser.
The boat has been engaged in the
trade on the lower river this season,
and. as it was to be sent to Rock Is
land for repairs during the winter. the
bride and groom decided to make the
trip by water
Handsomely Fitted Up.
''They met the boat at New Orleans.
1t was gOrgeously fitted up, and the
cabin was lavishly decorated with
plants and flowers in honor of the
bridal party. under the direction of
Captain George Reed, master of the
steamer. The boat left New Orleans
Friday. Nov. 2, passed Memphis last
Friday and Cairo Sunday. Captain
Reed telegraphed Captain Isaac p.
Lusk Sunday to secure pilot to take
the steamer to Rock Island. and its
course from this city will be directed
by Captain Arthur Williams. The
steamer is expected to stop here only
an hour or two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14
TO GO TO THE JURY
Closing Arguments in The Mackin
Will Contest TO be Completed
This Afternoon.
DISCUSS PRIESTS MENTALITY
Hon. William Jackson Contends That
Mind Was Sound-New Panel
Drawn to Report Nov. &c.

Hon. William Jackson, who made the
contest case in the circuit court, con-
tinued his argument today, and occu-
pied the entire morning. He had not
concluded at noon, but the case is eX-
pected to go TO the jury either late this
afternoon or in the morning. The trial
has been in progress practically nine
weeks. and has established a new rec
ord in Rock Island county for the length
of time consumed and the bulk of the
evidence introduced.
Mr.. Jackson this morning spoke on
the question of mentality. and argued
at some length that Father Mackin's
mind was sound at the time the will
was made, basing his statements on
the testimony of certain witnesses. He
devoted considerable time to the testi-
mOny of Mrs. Mary Crummie, and en-
deavOred to arouse in the minds of the
jurors doubt as to the truthfulneSs of
the witness.
New Jury Drawn.
There will be no jury cases before
the court until Nov. &c. and it is ex-
pected that the court will take up the
call of cases next week which were
originally set for the first few weeks of
this term. Some of these cases have
been disposed of. but a large number
have not yet been reached.
This morning new venire was
drawn for a jury to report Nov. &c.
The panel is as follows:
Rock Island = William Eckerman,
John Ainsworth, F. II. Druckmiller,
Robert McCOnochie, Arthur Casper. J.
NJ Beman. C. C. Taylor. Otto Grotjan.
Al Dunlap. V. Brandmeyer, Jr., and
James Gauley. Jr
Moline-Philip Asp. William Peters,
William Redstrom, GOttard Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14
HAVE HOUSE PLEDGED
FOR LOCAL OPTION
Illinois Anti-Saloon League Issues
Statement Predicting Sue
cess,

State Superintendent Houghton of
the Illinois Anti-Saloon league stated
at Springfield yesterday that the local
option law advocates would control the
house in the next legislature, and that
the only thing the friends of local op.
ton had to fear was the senate. OF
the house 72 candidates endorsed by
the anti-saloon league-53 republicans,
16 democrats and three prohibitionists
were elected, while of those whom
the league opposed only 20 have been
elected-13 republicans and 16 demo-
Gratis. Mr. Houghton said a public
understanding had been had with
Speaker Shurtleff that if reelected he
would not oppose the local option bill
Finish Survey This Week.
The surveyors for the Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14

Southern running a line between this
city and Monmouth are expected to
reach Milan by Saturday night They
will not come any further, as it is
planned to come into Rock Island over
the lines of the Tri-City Railway COM
pany. Two other lines will be run. one
through Alexis and the other through
Aledo. The company will then decide
which of the three is the most feasible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14
Martin Johnson.

Word has been received in the city
of the death of Martin Johnson, father
of Mrs |. ]. Hoare of this city. which
occurred this morning in Chicago fol-
lowing an operation performed last
week Mrs Hoare was present at the
time of his death. Interment will take
place at Galva, his old home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14

Good for everything salve is used
for and especially recommended for
piles. That is what we say OF De-
Wits Witch Hazel salve. On the mar
ket for years and a standby I'm thou
sands of families. Get DeWitt's. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14
Famous Strike Rreakers.

The most famous strike breakers in
the land are DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
When liver and bowels go on strike
they quickly settle the trouble. and the
purifying work goes right on. Best
cure for constipation, headache and
dizziness. Csc at Hartz & Ullemeyer's,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14

Pretty Afternoon eception.-Mrs.
Benjamin E. Jones was hostess yester-
day afternoon from to o'clock at
her home, 914 Twenty-second street at
very pretty afternoon reception Civ
en- in honor of Mrs. E. E. Murphy of
Leavenworth, Kan About seventy
five ladies were the guests. Mrs Jones
was assisted by Mrs. Murphy in re-
ceiving the ladies and MeSdames Will
liam Mcintyre, F. K Rhoads, F. A.
Smith, James Mcnamara, and ]. Nc
Crory assisted in their entertainment
The home was very beautifully deco
rated with quantities of flowers. The
dining room was done in red chrysan-
themums, the table being decorated
with broad red ribbons with a center
piece of red chrysanthemums and the
lights were shaded with red. In the
back parlor pink chrysanthemums and
shades were used and in the front
parlor yellow and white blossoms and
shades A mandolin and guitar or
chestra furnished music during the af-
ternoon. Mrs. Murphy is the guest of
honor at number of receptions dur
ing the week. Mrs. E. ID. Maloney is
entertaining this afternoon at her
home on Nineteenth street in her
honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14

SPECIAL OFFER.
At the Bio Roller Rink.

Beginning Wednesday, Nov. IA, the
big roller rink will sell afternoon cou-
pom books containing 10 admissions
and 10 skates for 81, this reducing the
price one-half. Evening coupon books
same as above, $3.50. Good at all ses-
sions except holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14
SETTLE WITH men
Eastern Railroads Agree to Raise
Wages and Avert a
Strike.
SEVERAL LINES AFFECTED
President Ripley of Santa Fe Promises
Small Increase for West Coast
Employees.

New York, Nov. 14.-There no longer
appears to be danger of strike OF
railroad employees in the east.
The New York. New Haven & Hart
ford and the New York Central rail
committees representing the firemen OF
the two roads affecting the status OF
| the men on the new electric locomo
tives, and the adjustment committee OF
the Erie locomotive engineers announc
ed late yesterday it had reached an
understanding with the officials of that
system.
The firemen's committee will confer
further with the New York Central and
officials concerning the questions of
increased wages and shorter hours.
Follow Penn's Lead in Wages.
Philadelphia, Pa, Nov 14.-Follow-
ing the action of the directors of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company, the
directors of the Northern Central rail-
way, the West Jersey e. Seashore rail-
road, and the Philadelphia, Baltimore
& Washington railroad, which are con-
ny the feuuSy du-
thorized an increase of 10 per cent in
the wages of all permanent employees
receiving less than 5000 a month.
VIII Raise Pay on Coast.
Los Angeles, Cal. Nov. 14.-Rumors
of general increase in wages on the
Southern Pacific, Santa Fe and Salt
Lake railroads were verified to some
extent by President E. p. Ripley of the
Santa Fee.
"There will be some increase in
wages on all transcontinental rail-
roads," said President Ripley, "but the
various unions will not get all they
ask for
$4,000 Benefited.
Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-THE boards
of directors of the railroads west of
Pittsburg operated or controlled by the
Pennsylvania railroad today voted 10
per cent increase in wages to all per-
manent employees receiving less than
5000 a month. The increase takes eff
feet Dec. and affects $4,000 employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14
Saloon Notice.

Finest oysters and clans served on
the half shell at the Cross Country
buffet, Rock Island, the only place in
the three cities where oysters are
served in New York style. Private
dining room for parties.
Free beer at Deisenro+h's saloon
Wednesday night, 1901 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14

Give children remedy with a pleas
ant taste. Don't force unpleasant med
icine down their throats Kennedy's
Laxative, (containing) Honey and Tar
is most pleasant to take. Children like
it, and as a relief for colds, coughs, etc.
here is nothing better. No opiates.
Conforms to national pure food and
drug law. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14
$4,000 Benefited.
Chapped Hands.

Wash your hands with warm water,
dry with a towel and apply Chamber
Iain's Salve just before going to bed,
and a speedy cure is certain. This
salve is also unequaled for skin dis
eases. For sale by all leading drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14
SENT TO STATE SCHOOL
Grover Beauchamp is Declared DeIin
quent Boy in County Court.

0roVer beduchdmp IS Declared OeIIn
quent Boy in County Court.
Grover Beauchamp. aged IA, was de.
clared delinquent in the county court
yesterday afternoon, and committed to
the state industrial school at St
Charles by Judge E. E. Parmenter
The boys mother complained that he
used profanity, was addicted to the
use of tobacco and beer. played cards,
and stayed away from home nights.
Alice Marie Eaton, aged 2, was de
clared a dependent child She was
placed in the custody of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Brangan of this city.
All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14
CONTROL SYSTEM?
Rock island Road Believed to
Have Plans to Handle
Express.
NEW COMPANY IS FORMED
May Take Place of United States
American and Others Now
Under Contract.

| New York, Nov. 1.-THE Tribune
says the Ncrth American Express COM
pany which was incorporated in Maine
with an authorized capital of SIS. O00,-
900 has been organized by Rock Is
land interests. it is now learned, and
is designed to operate on the lines of
the Rock Island system as well as TO
carry on a general express business
A New York dispatch says the North
American Express company, which was
incorporated in Maine several weeks
ago with a capital of $4,000. 900. has
among its officers several officers of
the Rock Island-Frisco system, and it
is announced that it is the purpose of
the company to do an express business
on the Rock Island system, and a gen.
eral express business.
At present the business on the road
is handled by the United States. the
Wells-Fargo. the Pacific and the Amer
lean Express companies. Some of the
contracts expire on Jan. 1. Then it is
expected the new company will inter-
pose bids.
L Make No Statement.
Rock Island officials are not willing
to state whether or not it is their pur-
pose to award all express contracts to
the new company, but such belief is
largely held.
With the new company the Rock ISL
and can establish system similar to
that on the Gould and Hill lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14

ISociety news, written or teIephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14

Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
At Beal & Schmitt's, Illinois theater
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14

Inspection and Initiation.-The in
spection of Colonel Bracket circle La
dies of the G. A. r., took place at Me-
mortal hall last evening and a company
of about fifty were present. Mrs. Gen
evieve Longfield of Chicago had charge
of the inspection and complimented the
ladies on their general efficiency. G. w.
Battles was in charge of the initiation.
A short program was carried out, ].
w. Dewrose of Moline reciting several
original poems, and there were also sew
eral recitations of Mrs Ida Van Horn.
Mrs. Shull of Galesburg was present
and presented the circle with a beau
tiful silk flag which the ladies value
very highly. During the evening the
committee in charge of the arrange
ments served delicious refreshments.
Issue Invitations.-Mr. and Mrs. Au-
gust Lindgren of Moline have issued in
vitations to the marriage of their
daughter Miss Florence Victoria Lind
gren to Rev. Ernest c. Bloomquist of
Lynn, Mass, the ceremony to take
place Wednesday evening, Nov. %, at
s O'Clock, at the Swedish Lutheran
church, Moline. Miss Lindgren has
many friends in this city. She is a
member of the Lorelei quartet and is
prominent in musical circles of the
three cities. Rev. Mr.. Bloomquist is a
graduate of Augustana college.
Reception at Bethany Home.-The
Benevolent society of the Congrega-
tional church of Moline will give re-
ception at Bethany home Thursday
Nov. %, to all those interested in the
work of the home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-14

Finish Survey This Week.
The surveyors for the Rock Island
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-11-02

politicians who will look after their interests
The workngmen of Lancaster county have their oppor
tunity this year. They have opportunity for
for the legislature who personally and vay interested
securing legislation the whole body
workers They much interested preventing the
enactment of conspiracy law They workngmen them
enactment of child labor law which will prevent the labor of
children from forcing their down starvation level
HARRY w. SMITH AND GEORGE F. QUICK ARE MEN
IN THE YEAR THEY ARE NOT POLITICIANS. THEY
ARE NOT REPRESENTING ANY CORPORATION. THEY
CRAFTSMEN WHO ARE ASKING TO BE ELECTED IN Or
DER THAT THEY MAY LOOK AFTER YOUR INTERESTS
AS WELL AS THEIR OWN.
Harry Smith union printer, member of Lincoln Typo
graphical Union No. 2O0 He has been union printer for
twenty years.
George Quick union carpenter of
ehood of Carpenters and Joners of America Local No. O5
He has been union carpenter nearly twenty years.
THESE MEN ARE RUNNING AS LABOR CANDIDATES.
MGMEN
In point of ability they equal any candidates offered
the of Lancaster county They represent faction
interest that antagonc the welfare Of the whole
pie They are not running as parsans THEY ARE LABOR
MEN THEY WERE NOMINATED AS LABoR1NG MEN.
FELLOW WORKINGMEN, THESE MEN WILL BE
ELECTED IF YOU WILL DO YOUR DUTY.
Once time heather king thought he would frighten
the He ordered all his subjects assemble and given
signal give shout that would the hiding Thou
gathered response the royal and the
proper the king the signal There WASH sound
EVERY MAN PRESENT THOUGHT HE WOULD KEEP
COULD SHOUT
Are going to act like the heathens vote old
party ticket and whether there really chance Of elect
ing worlkingman before you do your share?
IT IS ALL UP TO YOU BOYS. IF YOU DON'T ELECT
SMITH AND QUICK TO REPRESENT YOU YOU CAN BET
YOUR LIFE THE OTHER FELLOWS WILL NOT. THELLL
ELECT THEIR OWN KIND.
listen to the con talk of 2x4 political
begs you stand by the party Stand your
self just for change Be political boss yourself this time
and boss your vote.
And here most important thing to remember in
tion with this whole
IF WE ELECT SMITH AND QUICK THIS YEAR WE'LL
HAVE ALI. THE POLITICAL PARTIES AT OUR COMMAND
JUST AS THEY HAVE BEEN AT THE COMMAND OF
Continued page 81
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-11-02
WHAT THE NEBRASKA WORKERS NEED

If the worAngmen Nebraska
estso their interests worngmen well their interests
czensthey will demand legislation to which they
entitled
They have wanted this legislation for long m but so
far they have failed voice their demands They have been
with asking favor from their preferred political
party They have smiled with joy when po
a oeseeker promised them work for the requested leg
aon and then accepted without grumbe the ocehoders
failure to keep his promise
That sort business will continue indef
nitely workngmen make their minds to cut loose
party machines for while and act together in selfde
fense
There are several laws which worhingmen
placed the books And there several
laws that worngmen opposed having enacted Some
of the laws that workingmen want are as follows:
AN ANTI CONVICT LABOR LAW
AN EMPLOYERS LIABILITY LAW.
AN EIGHT HOUR LAW.
A LAW PROHIBITING CHILD LABOR.
LAW PROTECTING UNION LABELS FROM IM1TA-
TIoN AND INFRINGEMENT.
AS citizens who helping to build up the
wealth the wongmen of the state entitled to protection
against nutous system which forces them into competition
with convcts farmed contractor who them to make
articles of day and who sells these articles in compe
tition with free labor.
workngmen entitled equal under the laws
they entitled employer liability act which will make
employer responsible injuries sustained employe
while in the discharge of his duty.
AS entitled to joy in life they entitled to
which will insure them-a law that will divide the
day the three recognized by scripture and history
eight hours for work. eight hours for sleep and eight hours
in which to rest and enjoy life
AS parents they entitled to which prohibit
conscienceless capital from thotng the life of the children
And worngmen they entitled law which will not
compel compete with the underpad labor of their
little
union they entitled law which will protect
them against unscrupulous who would os their
tenement made and scab made goods upon discriminating
public branding them with the emblem of well paid and well
contented labor-the union label.
WHATS THE MATTER WITH DOING 1T OURSELVES?
What's the of depending upon pinheaded politicians
any longer? What's the of being continually made the
laughing stock and the voting stock of lot of atheaded poll
cans who lie to for our votes and then laugh at us for
believing them?
THE LONGER THE WoRKINGMEN OF THE COUNTRY
SPLIT ON PARTY LINES AND PULL CHESTNUTS FROM
THE FIRE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL POLITICIANS, THE
LONGER IT WILL BE BEFORE WORKINGMEN GET THE
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1906-11-02

LEGISLATION THEY ARE ENTITLED TO-
the worngman who reads this does believe it, it
is time he had his head bored for the smples
But while want some laws enacted also want to
legislation threatened by industrial enemies
The only this nmcl legislation elect
the legislature who interested personally and directly
preventing it.
And what is this proposed law?
ENEMIES OF ORGANIZED LABOR ARE SECRETLY
PLANNING TO ENACT CONSPIRACY LAW THAT WILL.
THE HOPE OF BETTERING THEIR CONDITION!
Don't rdicue the possibility thing! Millions of
have powerful lot of well organized machinery With such
law the statute books could be thrown into jail
asking fellow worker to join with trying force
employer decent decent
You could be thrown into Jail for advocating strike against
any unjust imposition of employer You may think this
impossible But did you stop consider
done without such law.
LAST WEEK FOUR UNION GARMENT WORKERS IN
CHICAGO WERE SENT TO JAIL FOR SIX MONTHS FOR
T1ON? A FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERED THEM NOT TO
TALK TO NON UNION GARMENT WORKERS IN AN Eff
FORT TO GET THEM TO JOIN THE UNION. THESE MEN
WERE DENIED A TRIAL BY JURY "A RIGHT THAT ANY
CRIMINAL NO MATTER HOW DEGRADED, rs ENTITLED
TO UNDER THE CONSTITUTION.
Only few ago the employees great western rail
road enoined by federal udge-now dead-from quit
ting work of against nhuman wages
Methodist minister Pennsylvania was enjoined
from praying for lot Of striking miners Striking
enoined from using the public highways In Omaha few
months the underpaid and pacnghoue
ployes told by federal judge that two them
must not meet the street to talk about their business
JUST THINK OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF, IN ADD
TION TO THE POWERS NOW USURPED BY FEDERAL
AND STATE JUDGES, A CONSPIRACY LAW IS ENACTED
IF WORKINGMEN DO NOT GET TOGETHER, SICK TO
GETHER AND VOTE TOGETHER THEY WILL SOON BE
WORSE OFF THAN THE SLAVE WAS BEFORE THE CIVIL
WAR. THE SLAVE WAS AT LEAST SURE OF PLENTY
TO EAT, PLACE TO SLEEP AND MEDICAL ATTENTION
WHEN SICK
Now how much longer will workingmen be let
the politicians do all the egislatng? How much longer will
they continue stic party let their personal
and family interests suffer? How much longer will they allow
themselves to be used the instruments of their indus
trial destruction?
Suppose workingmen, and parsans just
and how it goes!
Suppose elect couple of umber legis-
look after business eecting
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1906-10-20
COURT RULES OUT EVIDENCE
TENDING TO SHOW GIVING
OF REBATES.
SENSATIONS ARE EXPECTED
COMMERCE COMMISSION STARTS
PROBE INTO GRAIN MAR
KET.

Findlay, Ohio, Oct. 17.-The end OF
the trial of the Standard Oil Company
of Ohio for alleged conspiracy against
trade came suddenly in sight at the
conclusion of the session of the court
yesterday. The state was precluded
ty the ruling of Judge Banker from
offering line of evidence intended to
show that the Standard Oil company
gave secret rebates TO retail dealers in
oil. Mr.. Phelps, for the prosecution,
admitted the state had no means OF
showing that the Standard authorized
its agents to offer or give rebates.
Must Show Authority.
The court said that it was a funda-
mental rule of evidence that the au-
thority of the agent must be establish
ed.
Then the state will close its case in
ten minutes tomorrow" remarked At
torney Phelps, and the jury, which
had been excused for this argument
of counsel, was called in and court
adjourned.
An agreement was reached between
Prosecutor David and the attorneys
for the Standard Oil company yester-
day whereby the case against John d.
Rockefeller will not be set for trial
until after the present case has been
finally disposed Of