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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-06-20

a mistrial was entered il the trial
Of Will Coins, the negro charged with
the dnamite outrage at Ruston, La,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
ARGUS TO PUBLISH
NEW SERIAL STORY,
MARATHON MYSTERY

The Argus will soon begin the pub
LEGATION of THE Marathon Mystery, a
Story of Manhattan by Burton E.
Stevenson, author of The Holiday
Case" and other works dealing with
the tracing of criminals. The Mara
thon Mystery" is of absorbing inter
est. The plot centers about the work
of a newspaper detective in ferreting
out the details of a complicated case
in New York city. The tale is unfold
ed in the authors best style There
is not a dull chapter in the story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
ENJOY A SOCIAL SESSION
Machinists of SiIvis Lodge Hold Snro-
ker and Entertainment at Turner

Machinists of SiIvis Lodge Hold Smo-
ker and Entertainment at Turner
About $50 machinists gathered at the
Turner hall Saturday evening, the oc-
casion being a smoker and social ses-
sion at Silvis lodge. No. Cos. The eve
ming was devoted to a program includ-
ing pleasing musical numbers, imper-
sonations, addresses, and a speech by
Mayor McCaskrin, and a number of
excellent boxing matches. Some I'M
usually good events in the way of ring
exhibitions were given. Following the
program. refreshments were served,
Albert Egan, the new president, and
the youngest executive of the union.
presided during the evening. The ar
were in charge of com
mittee composed of w. McWilliams,
a. Phillips and w. F. Conner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
CANAL FINISHED
IN SEVEN YEARS
Congressman Mckinney Makes Predie-
ton in Interview in Washington
on Return from Panama.

Congressman James Mckinney of
this district, who was one of the party
of congressman making a trip to the
Panama canal, was interviewed In
Washington by newspaper men, and in
speaking of the canal work, said:
The canal will be completed in
seven years. / am not an engineer
and l am not an expert on such mat
tiers, but after spending six days on
the isthmus and observing at close
range and at first hand the splendid
and efficient manner in which every
detail of the canal work is being car
ried out, l feel no hesitancy whatso-
ever in making that prediction. The
canal will certainly be completed with
in the time set"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
Ignorance Might Have been Bliss.

"A lady on sultry summer after.
noon called on some friends said IL
lecturer. The talk buZZed along
briskly. fans waved and the daughter
of the house kept twitching uncOm-
fortably. frowning and making little
smothered explanations of annoyance.
Finally with an impatient sigh she
rose and left the room.
Your daughter said the visitor.
seems to be suffering from the heat
"'No. said the hostess. She is just
back home from college. and she is
suffering from the family grammar :"
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
Another Choate story.

1t is related of Joseph Choate that
when he was very young man, just
starting out TO practice law, he was
once retained by a shopkeeper to de-
fend him in n suit for damages
brought by an employee. Unfortunate
~ for Mr.. Choate, his client lost his
head completely under crOss-eXamina-
ton. furnishing evidence so favorable
to the prosecution as to result in a
5000 verdict.
The merchant was, nevertheless,
highly indignant with his lawyer for
having lost the case. and said to him:
IF | had 4 son born an idiot I'd
make him a lawyer"
Your father seems to have been of
another opinion replied young
Choate coolly.-Harper's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14

association will meet in the Y. NJ. c. A
parlors Friday evening at 1880 O'Clock
This is quarterly meeting.
Remember, all furs 25 per cent dis
count at Young & McCombs clearance
sale.
Masks-the real funny al
Young & McCombs. See window dis
play
Buy your masks for the grand mas
querade Wednesday night at Young &
McCombs'.
Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat flour is
best of all. Don't forget to ask youI
grocer for it.
L. S Starrett & Co, make good
tools We have them. Rock Island
Hardware company.
Bird cages and flower stands help
to make a CHEEKY window. Rock ISL
and Hardware company.
Washing machines soon pay for
themselves in time saved. Rock ISL
and Hardware company.
Steel edged snow shoveIs, Peerless,
narrow and Despatch, wide. Rock ISL
and Hardware company.
Good coffee. bit OF sausage and Il
plate of Mrs. Austin's buckwheat cakes
make a perfect breakfast.
Now for the ice mems harvest
Come in and see our ice tongs. Rock
Island Hardware company.
Coats and suits at many prices, ali
reduced to close out quickly, at Young
& McCombs' clearance sale.
The sale with the talk of the town
to it is Young & McCombs' January
clearance sale now in progress.
Tomorrow there1l be a discount of
25 per cent off on all laces, embroider-
les, trimmings and chairs at McCabe's.
We've the prettiest line of scissors
and cutlery you've seen Seeing is be
lievirg. Rock Island Hardware COM
pany.
The assembly room on the second
floor of the Rock Island house may bel
engaged for dancing parties after
Feb. l.
accounts for the phenomenal bargain
ing the balance of this month at Nc
Cabes.
After Feb. 1 the assembly room on
the second floor of the Rock Island
house may be secured for dancing par
ties, etc.
We do not say you will never again
get such bargains as are offered you
this week at McCabe's, but we do say
It's highly improbable
Expert manieuring, shampooing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
scalp given by Mrs. Sol Levi, 736 Sew
street. Old phone west SO.
New Century roasters. three sizes
with double bottoms and drip tops.
Your dinner will take care of itself |
Rock Island Hardware company.
What is chair day? Not a day toi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
CITY CHA T.

Beal & Schmitt,
High class tailors,
Illinois theater building.
Insure with Beecher Bros.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
What beats roller skating?
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Try the pure Jewel cough drops.
Read Lage-Waters' adj in this issue.
For bus, baggage, express, call Robb's.
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz.
We eat at the Rock Island house
cafe.
See our shoe ad on this page. Lage-
Waters.
Masks of every kind at Young &
Rock Island house cafe under new
The best place for lunch is the Rock
Island house cafe.
Big shoe sale starts tomorrow morn
ing at Lage-Waters'.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and fur
mace work. 1526-152S Fourth avenue.
Lewis Single Binder cigar-richest,
most satisfying smoke on the market.
Mems shoes $1.49, ladies' shoes for
81. See ad on this page Lage-Waters.
The executive committee and county
officers of the county Sunday School
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
Free Stars.

During Ambassador George Won L.
Meyers regime in Italy he ordered a
set of china to he used for everyday
purposes. The order demanded that
around tho edge should be a decoration
OF stars for each state in the Union.
When the china arrived and the bar
rels were opened it was found that
many more stars had been used than
the order demanded.
The decorator was called. and when
asked what it meant replied coolly:
well. perhaps there are few more
than you said, but 1 assure you it
shall net cost yOu any more money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
BYSTATE OFFICERS
Commander E. n. Buck and Pres
ident Mrs. Mae Lincoln Con-
duct installation
OF LOCAL G. A. r. AND W. R. C
Joint Ceremonies Held at Memorial
HaII-Proeram and Refreshments
Conclude Evening.

Saturday evening at Memorial hall q
Joint installation and social session
was held by John Buford post, G. A. r..
and the Woman's Relief Corps. No. 66
Department Commander z. II. Buck OF
the state G. A. r. acted as the install
ing officer of the post. and Department
President Mrs. Mae Lincoln of Aurora
installed the officers of the ladies' or
ganizatiOn. During the evening Mrs
Lincoln and the retiring president OF
the w r. c., Mrs. Ella Godfrey, were
presented with souvenir spoons, the
gifts of the corps. Following the in
stallation ceremonies, a program, in
Guiding a song by Mrs. J. w. Crandall,
address by Commander E. H. Buck, De-
partment President Mrs. Lincoln, and
Mayor McCaskrin, SOLO. The Grand
Army Button" by J. G. Hazard. read
ings by Mr.. Hass, and recitations by
Miss Cool. was given, and refreshments
were served.
The New Officers.
The officers installed by the G.. \. r.
are:
Commander-W. II. Carpenter.
Senior Vice Commander-W. T. Sug-
den.
Junior Vice Commander Ira G.
Whitehead.
Chaplain-H. G. First.
Surgeon-C. B. Knox
QuarteTmaster-MT L. Stafford.
officer of the Day-N. n. COons.
Officer of the Guard-John Huller.
Adjutant-J. w Crandall.
Quartermaster Sergeant-W. \. Nor
ris.
Sergeant Major - William McCono-
chic.
Patriotic MISREPRESENTATION Neon
ochie.
w. II. c. Officers.
The officers of the w. r. c. installed
are:
President-Mrs. Cassandra Cleland
Senior Vice President - Mrs. Anna
Garlick.
Junior Vice President - Mrs Alice
Rogers.
Chaplain-Mrs. y. n. Coons.
Treasurer-Mrs. S. j. Norris.
Secretary-Mrs. Belle Skinner
Conductor-Miss Lillian Cox.
Assistant Conductor - Mrs. Lillian
Clayburn.
GUARDIANS. Rosa Cochran.
Assistant Guard-Mrs. Johanna Bla- |
del
Colorbearers-Mrs. Emma Cheesley. |
Mrs. Mary Pickup, Mrs. Cinderella |
Hoppe and Mrs. Louisa Hill.
Patriotic Instructor - Mrs. Rhoda |
Ellis
Press Correspondent - Mrs. Clara
Schwartz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14

glar Proof window locks. Come take
a look anyhow. Rock Island Hard
ware company.
The Ladies' Altar society of St. Jo-
seph's church will hold coffee at the
home of Mrs. John c. Aud. f412 Sixth
avenue, Tuesday afternoon and eve
ming, jan TO- All are invited.
Prices certainly have been struck
hard at Young & McCombs', all on ac-
count of turning their stock into mon.
ey quickly. See the yellow price tick
cts, each one denotes a real bargain.
You've read about the great discount
stock reducing sale at McCabe's; not
one-tenth has been told. 1t started to-
day with a rush. 1t will gather force
from day to day, as the news goes
from one to another.
The inquest over the remains of
AgOn Won KOeckritz, the former Rock
Island resident who was killed in
jumping from a train on the embank-
ment at the north end of the Rock Is
land bridge Thursday night, resulted in
a verdict of accidental death. The
evidence supported the facts as stated
in The Argus, that the unfortunate
man fell asleep and was carried
through Davenport and when he awak-
ened leaped from the train.
All tho all tho finn CT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
CLAIMS AMOUNTING
TO $4,000 FILED
Creditors of Lightning Medicine Com
pany Meet. D. Metzgar APP
pointed Trustee.

At the first meeting of the creditors
this morning at the Office of Adair
Peasants. referee in bankruptcy. APP
proximately $4,000 in claims were
filed against the insolvent Lightning
Medicine company. Referee Peasants
appointed Judson d. Metzgar of Moline
as trustee of the property. The meet
ing was adjourned until next Monday.
to await the filing of the schedule of
assets and liabilities of the company
The creditors of Frank r. Hopkins
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
Against Individual Contracts.

The Moline molders have issued an
ultimatum to the employers, against
the individual contracts. and announce
that unless the employers reconsider
their demand for such contracts, the
union men will take action for the pro-
lection of organized labor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
FIX ENCAMPMENT DATE
Comm 7nder Buck to Attend Meeting at
Decatur for That Purpose.

Department Commander Z. II. Buck
of the G. A. R.. departed this morning
to spend the week attending TO depart
ment business during the week at
Chicago, Springfield Bloomington, De
catur. and Danville At Decatur
Thursday he Will attend meeting of
the council of administration, when
the date of the next encampment TO
be held there will be fixed, and plans
for the gathering considered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
THE W E4THER .
Snow H,Irrics and decidedly colder to-
night; Tuesday, fair and colder.
j. VI. SHERIER, Local FOrecaster.

Temperature at = M. %; ut 3;30
n. M, 20. Maximum, temperature in last
"a hours. 36; minimum, ~. Velocity of
wind at = 81. M, miles per hour. Pre-
cIpitatfon, or.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
FALLS FROM A BALCONY
Miss Marian keim Injured In an Acct
dent at Her Home.

Miss Marian Keim, daughter or Mr..
and Mrs. ]. II. Keim, 639 Thirty-eighth
street. was the victim of a fall Satur-
day afternoon at her home that re-
suited in several injuries. Miss Keim
was shaking Il rug on the balcony of
the rear porch, when the railing gave
way and she fell to the ground, sus-
tanning a broken nose and injuries
about the face and back. The physi-
clans attending her report her condi-
ton to be improving and her injuries
are not dangerous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
TRY TO CRACK SAFE; FAIL
Robbers Scared Away at Trivoli, ILL.,,
at Small Town Near Peoria.

Peoria Jan. 14.-Safe blowers made
an Intellectual attempt to rob the bank
in Trivoli, a small town Is miles west
of Peoria, early yesterday morning.
They dynamited the safe, but only
broke open the outer door. The ex-
plosion wakened the town and the rob
bers fed. a sheriff's posse is now fol-
lowing the suspects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
Do You Feel Sick?

Your stomach is probably out of or
der. What you need is DR.. Edwards
Comp. Dandelion tablets. One dose
will help you. A few boxes will cure
you. Sold by all druggists. Free trial
at T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14

Eat what you please and take little
Kodol for Indigestion after your melas.
1t digests what you eat. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14

Order a case of Cross Country, the
best family beer. Rock Island Brew
ing company. Old phone west SO, new
6OS9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14
GRAND JURY MAKES
A PARTIAL REPORT
Four Indictments Are Returned, Of
Which Three Are Suppressed
F. w. Lorton Indicted.

The grand jury which is now in ses-
sion made a partial report, returning
four indictments. of which three are
suppressed for service The jury was
then dismissed by Judge Gest, to con-
tinue its investigations. The jury re.
turned an Indictment against Fred w.
Lorton, who was under arrest on a
warrant sworn out before Magistrate
Elliott on a charge of rape. Lorton
was to have had a preliminary hearing
before the magistrate this afternoon.
Josephine Anderson, a 14-year-old Mo
line girl, is involved in the case. The
grand jury will probably complete it's
Investigations by Thursday.
sit the whole day in a chair. but a day
on which you can buy any chair on
McCabe's big third floor at one-quarrer
off
Wonder who'll have the Rock Island
burglars next? Better get some Bur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14

Her--Then he isn't what might be
termed an entertaining man?
Him-No: / never knew him even
to entertain an idea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-14

CESS, the receiver, was appointed
trustee by Referee Peasants.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-09-21
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, Land ONCE
at Lewiston. idaho, August IL. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Ole Eide,
of Webb, Idaho, has filed notice of his
intention to make final five-year proof
in support of his claim, viz: Home
stead Entry No. s6S7, made October
%. 1901, for the S IL NE Ia, Sc IA
NV Ia, and Lot 10. Section 8, Town
ship "a N. Range 4 W., B. NJ, and
that said proof viii pe made before
Register and Receiver, at Lewiston.
Idaho, on November Z, 1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, the land, viz:
Philmon V. Crawfords Charles C.
Miles, Joshua G. Marquis, Isaac H,
Malone, all of Webb, Idaho.
T. H. BARTLETT, Register.
Daily Sept. 7-Nov. Z.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-09-21
WILL TRY
A BOYCOTT

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. 21.--Next
Wednesday night the representatives
of the offending corporations in Seattle
are cited to appear before the central
labor council on complaint of the
striking telegraphers to show cause
why they should not be placed on the
unfair list by the labor council. The
officials summoned are r. T. Reid, SUI
perintendent of the Western Union;
John A Forehand, superintendent of
the Postal company, and S. B. Vincent,
Portland, district manager for the As
ISOLATED Press. The decision was
reached last night at meeting of the
labor council.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-09-21
Notice for Publication.

of the Interior, Land Office
at Lewiston, Idaho. August IL, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Carrie
Void, widow of Ole Void, of Webb,
Idaho, has filed notice of her intention
to make final f1ve-year proof in sup
port Of her claim, viz Homestead En-
try No. 9371, made September 10, 1902.
for the Sc IA NE IA, N 1-2 Sc ia,
and SW IA Sc IA, Section 8, Town
ship "a N, Range 4 w. B. M, and that
said proof win be made before Register
and Receiver, at Lewiston, Idaho, on
November Z, 1907.
She names the following witnesses
to prove her continuous residence up
on, and cultivation of, the land. viz:
David j. Wyatt, ole Eide. Charles
c. Miles, Joshua G. Marquis. all OF
Webb, Idaho.
T. H. BARTLETT, Receiver.
Daily Sept. 7-Nov. 7.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-09-21
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior Land Of
fee at Lewiston, Idaho, September 8,
1907.
Notice is hereby given that Isaac
Mounce Of Lewiston, Idaho, has fled
notice of his intention to make final
Communication proof in support Of his
claim, viz: Homestead Entry No.
1888, made Sept. 8, 1907, for the NE
u NE u Sec. 10. E u Sc u. and Sc
u NE u Section 8, Township 80 NJ,
range W.. B. NJ, and that said proof
will be made before Register and Re-
ceiver at Lewiston, Idaho. on October
1s. 1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of. the laid, viz:
George B. Clark. owen S. Mounce,
Guy Mounce, Wayne Mounce, all Of
Lewiston, Idaho.
T. H. BARTLETT,
Register
Daily Sept. 4-oct. 16.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-09-21

he took first honors in the subject Of
zoology. After some experience in
on graduating as bachelor Of science
coaching, Mr.. Wells took to writing
and was not long in achieving popu-
larity. His first work of fiction
apart from contributions to periodi-
cals-Was a volume of Select CONVEX
sations With an Uncle" published in
1895. This initial effort has been
followed by many books, nearly all of
which have achieved popularity Mr..
Wells makes his home at Sandgate, on
the picturesque southern coast of the
county to which he belongs by birth.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-09-21
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.
September II.

1327-Edward II. of England murdered
in Berkeley castle.
1745-Battle of Prestonpans between
the Royal troops and the Jacobites.
1776-The first Trinity church, New
York, destroyed by fire. Built In
1898.
1S21-Central American states declar-
ed their independence.
1s32-Sir Walter Scott novelist, died.
Born August is, 1771.
|1s41-Railway opened between Lon
don and Brighton.
1s63-General Bragg began the siege
of Chattanooga.
1S95-Peary Arctic relief expedition
left st. Johns N. F., on return home
1S9S-French minister of war ordered
the prosecution of Col. Picquart IN
connection with the Dreyfus case.
1S99-Anti-trust conference at Chicago
ended.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-09-21
RESPECT FOR THE LAW.

The correspondence committee OF
the Alabama state Bar association has
brought to light some shocking facts
regarding the increase of crime in this
country and the low price placed upon
human life here.
Statistics gathered by the associa-
ton show that in proportion to the
population, homicides In New England
are twelve times as numerous as in
London; in California they are IS
times as numerous as in London.
while in Nevada they are 245 times as
numerous as they are in the metropo'
lis of the world.
london has only "a homicides an
nually, while New York, with nearly
million less inhabitants. has 254 per
year and California, with less than a
fourth the number of inhabitants of
london, has 422 homicides annually.
Many causes are advanced for this
condition of affairs. Authorities have
agreed that the vast influx of foreign
ers here is particularly responsible for
the high rate Of homicides, but it is far
from accounting for Americas pre-
eminence in this regard The loosen
ing of religious restraints is also
brought forward as cause. but one
OF the critics properly argues that this
~ no more applicable to this country
than it Is to Europe.
a writer IN Case and Comment, after
making all allowances for the con-
tributory causes mentioned, declares
chat probably the chief reason for the
extraordinary multiplication of crimes
here is to be found sin the insufficien-
- Of our criminal procedure, covered
with a widespread lack Of respect fol-
me law and its enforcement"
IT Is this aspect of the situation that
Is being met by what IS now called
the awakening OF the public conscience
on the question of respect for the law
and the sweeping cases of Its applica-
sfon to those in high places who are
chief among the offenders. This is the
heaven that may in time leaven the
whole lump.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-09-21
Notice for Publication.

Department. of the Interior, Land Of
Ice at Lewiston, Idaho, September g..
1907.
Notice is hereby given that La Fa-
yette Mounce of Forest, Idaho, has
filed notice of his intention to make
final five year proof in support of his
claim, viz: Homestead Entry No.
12,4o1, made Sept, 8, 1907, for the SW
u Section 2, Township 80 N, Range 4
w, B. M, and that said proof will be
made before Register and Receiver, at
Lewiston, Idaho, on October 81, 1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of the land, viz:
Bryant Crews, Henry L. Benton,
Isaac Des Champs, Noel Mundoni all of
Forest, Idaho.
T. H. BARTLETT,
Register
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-09-21
Notice for Fabrication.

Department of the Interior, Land Once
at Lewiston, Idaho, Sept. 5. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Aaron
F. westling, of Waha, Idaho, has fled
notice of his intention to make final
1--WE year proof in support OF his claim,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 9347, made
August %, 1902, for the w Ia SW
IA, Sw Ia NV IA, Section 35, and
Sc IA NE Ia, Section "a, Township
33 NJ, Range W., B. NJ, and that
said proof will be made before Regis
ter and Receiver, at Lewiston, Idaho,
on october 16, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on, and cultivation of. the land, viz:
Adolph Westling, Frank Williams
Marvin c. williams, Bryant Crews, all
of Waha, Idaho.
t. H. BARTLETT. Register.
Daily Sept. 7-Oct. 16.