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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-17
Chicago. New York
Electric Air Line
Railroad Stock
Notice of an Advance
in Price.

I'm January 18th the
" price of Chicago-New
York Electric Air Line
Railroad stock will adj
vance to $32 per share, and
on January 10Th a further
advance to $35 will take
effect.
The stock of this road
presents an unparalleled
opportunity for invest
ment-indeed it is an op-
portunity of a lifetime.
Purchases may be made of
one or more shares as pre-
ferred, and on monthly
payments, if desired, at the
rate of ten per cent down
at time of purchase and
ten per cent each month
thereafter until paid in
full.
Cut out this announcement right
now, II you will, while the matter is
fresh In your memory, enclose it in an
envelope with your name and address,
and forward IT to the undersigned, who
will at once send you information that,
If taken advantage Of, will mean finan-
eial Independence for you for the rest
Of your life.
w. G. LOOMS,
Fiscal Agent,
649 Monadnock Block, Chicago, III.
VICTOR r. vlEREGG, Local Mana
ger, Harper House, Rock Island, III.
Rock Island CID Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-17
l1lgglns was on MS feet. staring.

$50 you recognize him, do your"
asked Simmonds, his face shining with
triumph. ST thought / couldn't be
wrong. got him quicker N l ex-
pected, Godfrey; 1 didn't even have
him? 2"
"How do you do, Mr.. Godfrey o.
said the prisoner politely. "Oh, yes,
Mr.. Godfrey knows me-he knows me
too well to think I'd be mixed up in
anything like this?'
How are you, jimmy returned
Godfrey. NO, didn't suppose.
"Of course notr' said Jimmy. with
scorn. Il wouldn't put a man out
that amt my line" And. indeed, 1t
wasn't, for Jimmy the Dude had
gained his reputation as an expert
manipulation Of combination locks.
The detective had listened with a
satisfied smile.
Higgins" he said, this is the fel
low who brought Thompson home.
amt it,"
Yes, sir" responded the janltor in
articulately
This" observed Jimmy, with fine
indignation. lis what man gets for
doing a good action. / found that cove
over at Magraw's just spoilin' for
trouble. and / took him in tow and
brought him home. Now you say / put
him out! I'd better have kept my hands
off,
Jimmy threw up his hands with
fine gesture of despair.
'Oh, you've got it all fiXed.' he cried.
you'll railroad me TO the chair if you
can. l suppose you've got somebody
that'll swear they saw me do it?''
Yes" agreed Simmonds quietly,
1--WE have. I'll have you identified to-
morrow by the woman who saw you
kill Thompson"
Jimmy's face was growing flushed.
His temper was getting the better of
him, which. perhaps. was just what
Simmonds wanted.
''Magraw got share of that last
deal, didn't hep he continued imper-
turbably. Naturally he's grateful
But you ought to have waited n little,
Jimmy. you really ought. When was
it you got back2"
Yesterday" answered Jimmy sui
lenly. He evidently realized the danger
of losing his temper and managed to
control himself
''And after an absence of two yearsi
Come, Jimmy pursued Simmonds per
suasively. what did you do it forY'
Jimmy relieved his feelings by some
vigorous swearing.
Say, you might tell me her name
I'd like to know who this posy is that
says did it. While she was about it,
don't see why she didn't give you my
address,
81 don't think she has the honor of
your acquaintance. Jimmy. You see.
she doesn't move in just your circle. 1
warn you her word will count more
with a jury than yours and Magraw's
together
We'll. who is she?" repeated Jimmy
impatiently.
shes Miss Croydon, sister-in-law of
Dickie Delroy.'
The prisoners mouth fell open, his
color changed.
WHAT" he gasped. "What?'
Then his jaws snapped shut.
well" inquired SimmOnds, what
we you got to say?"
"Nothin'," answered Jimmy sullenly.
"Not a single word. Lock me up, If
you're goin' to-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-17
A STORY BY
BROTHER FRANCIS

Brother Francis of st. Philips Home
for Industrious Boys, Az Broom street.
New York City. says: Having given
all other remedies a trial without sue
cess, | consider Father Johns Medi-
cine the best for bronchial troubles, it
being the only remedy to give me per
manent relief. | recommend it to 9th
ers likewise troubled with the same
results" Father Johns Medicine is for
sale by T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-17

ed and administrators discharged.
In re canvass of votes election of
trustees, village of Carbon Cliff. Proof
of notice for holding election under
prior order of this counrt filed. exam
ned and held sufficient. J. H. Cleland
G.. Albert Johnson, justices of the
peace. with Henry c. Ward. presiding
judge of this court met at the county
court room and canYassed the vote.
Canvass reported showing result of
election filed, and establishing election
of trustees as shown by report of
canvass filed and ordered recorded.
Estate of Nels Anderson. Waiver of
notice of final settlement and consent
of all the heirs and legatees to the APP
proval of final report filed Final re-
port filed and approved. Estate closed
and administrator discharged
Estate of Joseph Carlstedt. Proof of
death filed Petition of Charles NJ
Carlstedt for letters of administration
filed. Petition granted upon filing
bond in the sum of $500, subject to
the approval of the court. Administra-
tors oath filed.
In re canvass of vote of election of
trustees, village of Silvis Proof of
posting notice for holding election I'M
der prior order of this court filed. ex-
amined and held sufficient. J. H. Gle
land, G. Albert Johnson, justices of the
peace. together with Henry c. Ward.
presiding judge of this court met at
county court room and canvassed vote.
Canvass reported showing result, filed
and ordered recorded. Order declar-
ing result of election of trustees as
shown by the report of canvass filed,
and ordered recorded.
Estate of Andrew Swanson. Consent
by adult distributes in accordance
Herewith, filed in connection with re
port. Final report filed and approved,
(see order), and disbursement order
ed. Report of distribution verified by
vouchers submitted filed and approved.
Estate closed and administrator dis
charged.
Conservatorship of Charles w Skin
ner Bond of Elmer E Morgan as con-
servator filed and approved and letters |
of conservatorship issued to him.
In re guardianship minor heirs of |
Henry Siefken. Guardians bond for |
sale of real estate. of minors filed and
Estate of Carl Ruetz. Report of adj |
c. T. A filed and approved. |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-17

Are you tired, tagged out, nervous,
sleepless. feel mean? HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea strengthens your
nerves, aids digestion. brings refresh
ing sleep. So cents, tea or tablets. T.
H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-17
Real Estate Transfers.

Real Estate ranSferS.
Will Hagedorn to Andine HagedoIn.
lots s and 4, Dodges add, Rock Is
land, $25.
Minnie A. Kurth to Katherine Kurth,
part lots and 8, block 20, Lower add,
Rock Island; lots 1 and 2. block 3,
Bd!ly Davenport's first add, Rock Is
land; lots and a. block 2, Soutss
Park add, Rock Island, 81.
c. S. Mick to Anna Ehlers, part seH
nwH of section 6, II, 1w, $500.
Anna Ehlers to Emma Mick, part
seH nwH of section 6, II, 1w, $500
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
IMPROVING SHIP CANAL TO DOVER.
Englneeas Surveying St. Jones River With q
View to Some Extensive improvements.

Engineeas Surveying St. Jones River With
View to Some Extensive improvements.
A delegation of four engineers from
the United States Engineers Corps
department of Wilmington, went to
Dover Thursday morning and COM
menced operations upon a survey of
the st. Jones river, the work to be
from Lebanon to Dover. Some time
ago a survey was made from Bowers to
Lebanon. Upon the completion of the
work, a report will be sent to Wash
ington. D. c., and it will go to Con-
gress for an appropriation. The en-
gineers employed upon the survey are:
Capt. William E. Snyder, 81. W. Price,
W. 7. Taylor and Francis Rossell, who
are quartered on State Street, Dover,
where they expect to remain until the
completion of the undertaking. This
is the beginning of plan to improve
the navigation in this part of the
country, and it is probable that salts
factory survey will result in Congress
appropriating sufficient money to i'm
prove the st. Jones river so that it
may reach an important part in the
waterways of Delaware. From a we'll.
informed authority we learn that the
particular object is to complete the
survey from Lebanon to Dover, sc
that, when the survey is completed the
United States government will be
ready to put in jetties at the mouth OF
the st. Jones river, which will remove
the large bar, which now impedes
navigation, and give a clear shiI
channel to Dover.
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
HOME FROM EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
Delaware Delegates Have Delightful Time at
Richmond Church Convention.

Bishop Coleman, Archdeacon Hall
and the Revs. Mr.. Kirkus, Hammond
and Gilreath, representing the Della
ware clergy and Mr.. William E. Wa
ters, Smyrna, and Judge Bradford,
George A. Elliott and Joseph Swift of
Wilmington, representing the Della
ware layity of the Episcopal Church of
Delaware at the Episcopal Church
Conference at Richmond, have
returned home. Messrs. Hammond
and Elliott were appointed delegates
to represent the convention upon the
occasion of the presentation of Bible
from King Edward of England, and q
lecturn from President Roosevelt to
the old Bruton Church at Williams.
burg, Va, on October 5. Rev. G.,
Valerie Gilreath who with his family
spent three weeks in Richmond report
most delightful soiourn.
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
"DONY" DARNELL GETS TWO
YEARS At THE WORKHOUSE
TRIED AND SENTENCED AT COURT YESTER-
DAY FOR ASSAULT ON LOUl COHEN.
DarneIl Pleaded Guilty aud After Hearing
all the Evidence Chief Justice Lore Seat
Him Up For Two Years at'Iiard Labor.

"Dony" Darnell the Smyrna negro
who brutally assaulted Loui Cohen the
Jew junk dealer at the Smyrna Depot
last Saturday week has been tried and
sentenced by the Superior Court of
Kent County to two years imprisOn
ment at hard labor in the workhOuse
at Greenbank. Darnell was given
speedy trial and all the evidence ad-
mitted pointed to his guilt. 1t will be
remembered that the fight took place
over a dispute over a difference of 20
cents in wage accounts which the ne
gro claimed the Jew owed him. The
latter disclaimed the charge and the
negro became impudent and abusive.
A ifs ht ensued during which the negro
picked up a brickbat and crushed in
the skull of Cohen then stamped him
in the face kicking several of his teeth
loose. Cohen was taken to the Will
mington Hospital and for a time it
seemed doubtful whether he would
ever recover. In few days he got
better and is able to be back in SmyrnG
again. The negro was arrested and
taken to Dover Jail. A charge of as
sault and battery was preferred, tC
which the negro plead guilty and as his
previous character was proven good,
the sentence meted out to him wa
much lighter than it would have been
Had the charge been Attempted mur
der" the sentence would probably hav
been much heavier. Much SmyrnI
interest was attached to the trial a
Dover yesterday and a number o
Smyrnians were in attendance.
Another Smyrna case was that G
Charlie Johns, the negro who broke il
Leinberger's Butchershop during tn
summer and robbed the cash drawer
The negro was found guilty of th
} charge and sentenced to six month
Imprisonment and ten lashes. Anothe
case of Smyrna interest is the murde
case brought against Samuel Loaf, fC
killing George Bailey, negro, on EaI
, street last spring. Several Smyrn
witnesses were summoned in the cas-
J but to-day the Court let Loaf off o
/ $500 bail and the special jury was di
J charged.
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
ANOTHER BLOCK COMMERCE STREET OPEN
Section Between Delaware and Union Streets
Opened to the Public Last Saturday

Street Supervisor B. W. Turner and
his force of men finished another Sec
tion of Commerce Street last week and
Sunday it was opened to the public.
The section was that between Della
ware Street and Union Street. The
matchmaking was done in the same
manner as the other parts of the street
only that there was not the stone foun-
datiOn to build on. The work, how
ever, has been completed in apparently
a successful manner and the public is
enjoying it by using it continually.
Commerce street is now completely
macadamized from the Four Corners
to Union Street. Monday morning
Supervisor Turner put his men to work
on the section between Union and
Pearl street and all week men and
carts have been busy removing surplus
dirt. The whole block is being low
cred about ten inches and graded.
The stone will be put on thicker and
will be macadamized within a week.
After this. work will be pushed to the
depot.
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
LAST REGISTRATION DAY
FAVORS NO LICENSE CAUSE
TEMPERANCE WORKS CLAIM SAFE MAJOR
TY FROM STUDY OF THOSE REGISTERED
Over 1000 Voters Are Qualified in the Two
Districts of Smyrna-l4O New Names
Added and Transferred In This District

Saturday the last Registration Day
of the campaign now drawing to a close,
was full of interest from beginning to
end. Registrar Cunning put on %
names a total of So for the two days
and grand total of 500 names regis
tered in the district and quail fed to
vote at the coming election. Registrar
John E. Phillips of the western Dis
trict added AZ names a total of SO for
the two registration days and grand
total of SOL names. The temperance
and liquor men were both active in
getting the vote qualified but the anti
license workers figure that they have a
large majority in this Representative
District. But few appeals of the en-
tire number will be taken before Resi-
dent Judge Pennewill. Estimates are
that about 2000 names were added to
the registration lists in Wilmington on
Saturday, the last day for qualifying,
making about $1,000 persons eligible
to vote on November on the license
question. This is by far the biggest
registration Wilmington ever had
The actual number of eligible voters is
probably far less than 5000, however
as many voters have been transferr cd
from one district to another and they
have been included in the registration
figures of the past two Saturdays. The
Anti-License Committee was busy Sat
urday and Monday looking up suspi
cious cases of registration. Churcl
members instead of going to service
we're calling at addresses thrOughou
the city from which men were sus
pected of registering illegally. AS
result of this investigation a committe
of lawyers has been employed in pre-
pairing appeals from the registratio
lists before Resident Judge Spruanc
} beginning to-day. One anti-licens
: leader said there might be several hui
dred appeals filed by their side.
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
SMYRNA AT W. c. T. U. CONVENTION
Smyrna was well Represented and Mrs Albert
Chandler Makes Hit 10 Addressing Band
of 300 ChiIdren-O Officers Elected.

Chandler Makes Hit 10 Addressing Band
of 300 Chlldren-Ofiicers Elected.
There was a large attendance of
white ribboners at the State COnven-
tion of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union held in the NJ. E. Church
of Laurel last Week and it was most in
teresting throughout its sessions. The
business meetings of the convention
were devoted largely to reports of
work, but there was some discussion,
and time was given now and then to
the introduction of visitors aud brief
addresses from them. Among the re
ports of the three county presidents,
that of Mrs. Kate Z. Smithers repre-
senting Kent County was excellent.
The children's hour, when 300 children
of the Laurel Public Schools visited
the convention was delightful. Dur
ing their visit they were addressed i'm
pressiyely by Mrs. Albert Chandler of
Smyrna who received bright answers
to her questions, as did the two other
ladies who addressed them. The even
ing addresses by Rev. ,T. E. Terry,
pastor of the church, Rev. Mr.. Donald
son and Rev. Mr.. Donovan, the first
evening, Mrs Cora E. Seberry the
second evening, Rev. Anna H. Shaw
and Rev. Royal Raymond at the third
and closing meeting, Friday evening,
were all very fine. The music at these
meetings by the choir of the church is
worthy of mention. "No Saloon in
Delaware sung as a solo by Mrs.
Mary Nj. Walcott at an evening meet
ing, and several times by the choir and
audience, was very inspiring. The
election of offers held on Friday morn
ing resulted as follows: President, Mrs.
Mary E. Caulk, Wyoming; Correspond
ing Secretary, Mrs. Annie W. Massey
Dover; Recording Secretary, Miss
Levina P. Lynch, Mt. Pleasant;
Treasurer, Mrs. Clara Marshall, Lewes.
The superintendent of the past year
were re elected with the two following
exceptions: Mrs. Mary Mills Walcoti
, of Dover was elected superintendent
of the department of Legislature anC
, Miss Jennie F. Richards of Harring
: ton superintendent of the department
, of Work Among Railroad Employees
Mrs. J. B. Cazier of Kirkwood, Mrs
Il. G. Mearns of Wilmington, Mrs
Mary Mills Walcott, Dover, Mrs.
Annie Carey, Of Milton, were electe
i delegates to the National ConventiO
to be held in Nashville, Tenn. Nov.
to 13.
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
MILFORD TO HAVE ANOTHER NEWSPAPER
George B. HynsOn to Become Editor Of News
paper Printed 10 the Interests of No License

The promoters of local option held
midnight meeting at Milford and took
heroic steps for the carrying of Milford
and its environs for no license. A
newspaper plant at Georgetown was
purchased outright by subscriptions
raised by the men present, and will be
brought to Milford at once in time for
weekly newspaper to appear this week
under the editorial management of
George B. Hynson, of the Caulk dental
firm, and formerly a Wilmington news
paper man. Delegations we're appointed
to go into every home and interview
voters, and arrangements were made
to give John r. Shea, the New Eng
land orator, the greatest meeting ever
held in Milford next Wednesday
Wilmington Sunday Star.
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
FINE LOCAL OPTION ADDRESSES GIVEN
Rev. Dr.. George Edward Reed President Of
Dickinson College breaches at Asbury NJ.
E. Church Sunday-Open Air Meetings.

Much good work has been done in
the interest of no-license the past week
and as the campaign progresses the is
sue is being clearly defined by public
speakers both in open air meetings and
in our churches and halls. Last Sat
urday night Rev. Arthur Richards,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church and
Rev Robert Watt, of the Methodist
Church, addressed a large open air
meeting at the -Four Corners Both
speakers made impressive talks which
were punctuated frequently with ap-
plause. Sunday morning Asbury NJ.
E. Church was filled to hear the Rev.
DIR. George Edward Reed, president of
Dickinson College, who came from
Middletown where he spoke the even
ing before. Dr. Reed took for his text
"And Gallo cared for none of those
things" Acts 1S II. The text was ap-
piled to the present campaign in the
indifference on the part of some people
to the great Importance of the question
at issue. The sermon produced most
profound impression. DIR. Reed is a
deep, methodical thinker and he
pointed the duty plain for the voter
when he goes into the booth on elec.
ton day. Sunday afternoon DR.. Reed
addressed a meeting in Dover and
Sunday evening he preached at Mil
ford. Monday evening William T.
Smithers, Esq, of Dover, came to
Smyrna and addressed a local option
meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. He
brought some interesting facts from
the Eastern Shore of Maryland where
local option has been tried with grea
success.
Last evening another open air meet
ing was held at the "Four Corners
which was addressed by Prof. E. L
Pontz, Presiding Elder w. G. KooDt
and Rev. DR.. Robert Watt. All three
speakers discussed the issues of tn
{ campaign with telling effect. Tn
meeting was presided over by Rev
William FAIRIES. A feature of the meet
ing was junior chorus led by Town
e send Jefferson. The singingof "Dela
ware" was spirited and timely and CAV
+ spice to the meeting. Next Saturda
: evening another open air meeting wi
r be held at the -Four, Corners" whic
t wiil'be addressed by the Rev. RalpI
a I. Coursey, of Milton, and Others
9 Sunday morning Rev. Coursey wi
q preach at Asbury NJ. E. Church. Re-
! DIR. Watt has been assigned to talk (
Bethel and Cheswold Sunday mornin
and afternoon but will be home in tim
to take charge of the services Sunda
evening.
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
TO EDUCATE john P. DUNNlNGs CHILD.
Philadelphia Newspaper Men Raising Fund Of
$500 TO Be Devoted to This Purpose.

Friends and associates of the late
John P. Dunning, the former Della
ware newspaper writer, who died pen
niIess, are raising fund for the educa-
tion of his motherless daughter, Eliza
beth, who IS 10 years old and is high
school pupil in Philadelphia. She de-
sires to become a teacher, and it is
necessary to raise $4,000 to give her a
Normal College training. Mr.. Dunn
ing died of tumor of the brain in Phil
adelphia, April II. His wife, it will be
remembered, was killed by poisoned
candy sent to her at Dover from Cali
fornia For several years Mr.. Dun
ming represented the Associated Press
in Cuba and the Far East. His most
remarkable work was the great story
of the wreck of the warships in the
Samoan storm of 1889,
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS AROUND SMYRNA
Townsend Warren a Prominent Farmer
Thrown By Horse and Breaks His Arm

J. Townsend Warren a prominent
farmer of this.vicinity who conducts a
farm between Smyrna and Townsend
met with very painful accident yes
terday afternoon while trying to
manage a fractions colt. He was
endeavoring to take it to the stable
when he was suddenly thrown to the
ground the force of the fall breaking
and dislocating his arm at the elbow.
There was no man on the farm at the
time. Mrs. Warren, who was at the
dairy, ran to his assistance and seeing
his painful af1iction gear ed up team
herself and brought her husband to
Smyrna where DIR. E. S. Dwight re-
duced the fracture. Much sympathy
is expressed for Mr.. Warren in his
affliction. Another accident happened
at the farm of W. L. Massey near town
Monday afternoon when Roy the ff-
teen year old son of George johnson
was thrown by a mule and dragged
distance of a quarter OF mile. Roy
was riding a mule from the field when
| he was thrown. In falling his foot
caught in the plow harness and he was
dragged all the way home. He was
picked up unconscious. A physician
was summoned and at this writing the
boy is about again.
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
W. |. DAVID BUYS THE BECK RESIDENCE.

Property on Main Street Long the Home Of the
Late Edward Beck Sold By Henry D. Boyer
The handsome property on north
Main street for many years the h ONE
of the late Edward Beck and his family
which was purchased several years ago
by Henry d. Boyer, has been sold to
william l.. David of this town for
Sss9O. Mr.. David who is residing at
the James w. Spruance property on
east Commerce street, will take pos
session the first of March next and make
il his permanent home. The Beck resi-
dence is at present occupied by John
w. Hutchinson
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
INSTALLATION OF REV. ARTHUR RICHARDS

viii Take Place at the Presbyterian Church
Tomorrow Evening, at 1880 O'Clock.
Installation Services of the Rev. Ar
thur Richards as pastor of the Presby-
terian Church, will be held Thursday,
October "a, at 7.30 p. m. The ''ser-
mon" will be delivered by Rev. ]. B,
Turner, of Dover; the "Charge to the
Pastor, by Rev. r. L. Hallett, Pastor
of Drawyer's Church, Odessa, and the
"Charge to the People" by Rev. E. J.
Eggert, of Harrington.
Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
ANTI-LlCENSE MEETING AT BLAcKBIRD
To be Held Next Wednesday Evening at Which
Smyrna Speakers Will Discuss Issues.

There will be a mass meeting held
under the auspices of the Anti i-License
League at Blackbird next Wednesday
evening which promises to be an inter-
esting event. The meeting which will
come off at 7.3O o'clock will be ad-
dressed by Levy Courtman John P.
Hudson, former Congressman Walter
o. Hoffecker and Presiding Elder w.
G. Koons. A Male Quartette from
Smyrna will render music and alto
gether a delightful program is ar
ranged.