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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

The extraordinary popularity OF fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch a matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals. is the
only one which Is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffener
makes half the usual quantity OF Starch
necessary, with the result of perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
Been Laid Away In Stockings.

The birmingham (Man) national
bank has Just received for redemption
a note on the old Framingham bank,
which was the predecessor Of the pres
ent national bank. The note is dated
June u, 1854. and is as crisp and
clean as the day that II left the en-.
graver's hands. The note will be
kept as O souvenir.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
A Knock.

Jimmy" said the father, there's a
rip in your bathing suit. Go and sew
It up"
But papa" growled the boy, moth.
er will sew II for me-"
Never mind. want you to learn
to sew yourself. For" said the father.
some day you will get married, and
then you won't have any mother-you
will only have q Wife"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

ton. My wife and many OF my friends
have used Doan's Kidney Pills with
good results and can earnestly rec.
ommend them"
Sold by all dealers. 30 cents box.
Foster.M ilburn Co., Buffalo. n. Y,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
The Apnronrlate Location.

Caustic Critic-Why did you put
that Joker at the very end of the num-
bers in your entertainment program?
Member of Commit:se-Wasn't that
all right? ! thought a wag ought
naturally to come at the tail end.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
Arithmetic,

Tommy--Pop. a mans wife is his
better half isn't she?
Tommy's Pop-5o we are told, my
son.
Then II man marries twice there
Isn't anything left OF him, is there?"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
a Theory.

why do men swear?" asked one
woman.
ITS due to the vanity Of the SEX"
answered Miss Cayenne. They want
to be noticed even when they can't
think of anything of real importance
10 snNn
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
Neoro's Valuable Head.

A Kentucky negro earns double
wages as a hodcarrier. because he Is
able TO do the work OF two men. He
carries from 40 to 80 bricks at time.
He places the bricks upon a board
which he balances upon his head as
he climbs to the tops of high build
ings.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
Not What She Wanted.

Lawyer-Yes, my dear young lady,
you have n perfect case. If you wish,
can secure you a divorce without
publicity in six months.
Young Lady-But, my dear sir, you
don't understand at all. ! am an
actress
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
Physicians Recommend Castoria

has met with pronounced favor the part physicians parma
ceutca societies and medical authorities used by physicians with
results most gratifying The extended of Castoa unquesnaby
result Of three facts f-The ndputabe evidence that it harmless:
not only lays stomach pains and qes the nerves. but asm
at the food t is agreeable and perfect substitute for OIL
absolutely SAFE It does not contain any Opium Morphine other narcotic
and does not upe is unlike Soothing Sps Baeman Drops Gdeys
Cordial etc. This good deal for Medical Journal say duty
ever danger and record the advancing health The day
TOR poisoning innocent children through greed ignorance ought end To
our knowledge Caoa remedy which produces compo and health by
regulating the system by supplying and readers entitled to
the nOrmat0n- Journal of Health
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

with my back and
kidneys. l doctored
and used many rene.
dies without getting
relief. Beginning with
Doan's Kidney Pills,
/ found relief from
the first box, and two
boxes restored me to
good, sound condi'
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease A certain cure for swollen, sweating,
hot aching feet. At all Druggists, 25c. Ac-
cept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
Habits OF Sperm Whale.

The sperm whale can remain below
the surface for about 20 minutes at a
time. Then It comes to the surface
and breathes so or 60 times, taking
about ten minutes to do So
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

MIR. Roosevelt has sworn as presi
dent of the United States ito see that
the laws are faithfully executed" Yet
when his appointee, Judge Pritchard.
deliberate violation of section 720 OF
the Revised Statutes he said not a
word---he did not thing. he was
apparently satisfied. He acqpiesced in
the violation of the law, and he there
foreaherame partlceps criminis
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

Though We may be learned by the
help OF anothers knowledge, we can
never be wise but by our own wisdom.
-Montaigne.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
Riches Cause Trouble,

Great riches are ever accompanied
by great anxieties. and an increase
of our possessions is but an inlet to
new dsquietudes- goldsmith.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DIR. Kline
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free 81 90
trial bottle and treatise. DR.. r. II. Kline,
Id, 03l Arch St.. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gurus reduces In
Gsmmation allays pain curea wind collie. 25c bottle
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

Southern Wisconsin Corn and Glover
land only SO. Some Timber. Near r. X.
Easy Terms. Evans Real Estate Co, st Paul.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

You must love your work and not
be always looking over the edge of 1t
wanting your play to begin.-George
Eliot.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

Lots of people manage 10 keep the
truth pretty busy with its struggles
to rise.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc. Many
smokers prefer them to Zoe cigars. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

Fault-finaing women frequently step
on their own corns.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

He alone is poor who wastes his
time and neglects his opportunities
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar
made of rich, mellow tobacco. Your deal.
er or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
DOES YOUR BACK AcHE7
Profit by the Experience OF One Who
Has Found Relief.

James R. Keller, retired farmer.
Of Fenner St., Cazenovia, N. " says:
About fifteen years ago | suffered
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

Nothing is mare tedious than the
pursuit of pleasure as an occupation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

But the blonde lawyer Is not always
q legal light.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06

Painting ia an art with some men
and q habit with some women.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
THE carthagenian mercenaries, ;

THE Carthagenlan mercenaries," he
said, "encased their prisoners IN ce-
ment that, as It hardened, contracted.
You can't imagine how uncomfortable
this was
"Oh, yes, can" she answered. II
once had on n tight bathing suit when
It began TO shrink"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-06
Great Discovery Announced.

Sir William Crookes, as a result Of
his own researches and the expert.
ments of Professors Krowalski and
Moscicki, OF Freiburg university, has
discovered a process OF extracting
nitric acid from the atmosphere. The
process is available for commercial,
Industrial and agricultural purposes.
and is expected to revolutionize the
nitrate industry and the worlds food
problem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
AUGUST AMONG WeTTEST
MONTHS ON RECORD HERE
Total Rainfall 6.49 Inches, Which Has
Been Exceeded But Twice
Since 1872

But twice since 1872 has there been
as much rainfall in August as there
was last month, when the total was
Gas inches. according to the data sun
mitted by Observer Sherier of the
local weather station. In 1892 the
precipitation was .725 inches. In the
August of 1885 the rainfall was 12.6S
inches. The excess last month above
the average for the month was $50
inches. giving an accumulated excess
for The season OF 81 inches. In tenn
peraturc the month was one degree
below the average for SO years, or -
The warmest day was last Saturday,
the 31st. when the mercury touched
80, and the coolest period was on the
I'd, when 53 was recorded. The pre-.
yailing wind was from the cast. There
were II clear Gays, II partly cloudy
and nine cloudy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
President Back of Plan to
Retire Number of
Captains
BEFORE LONG CRUISE
Only Four of 18 Commanding
Officers of BattIeships Ex-
pected to Go.

New York, Sept 3-The biggest
the United States navy is now in pro-
cess of arrangement by the secretary
of the navy, who has the appreciation
of President Roosevelt in the plan out
lined.
OF the officers now commanding the
IS battleships to make the long voyage
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. for u
wOrld-beating cruise only four captains
now commanding ships will make the
trip.
Pat Young Men Ahead.
The president and secretary of the
navy have agreed TO forward the long
desired plan of advancing young men
TO the fighting line and send their eld-
ers to the rear, and of the Is captains
who will command and be responsible
for the 800, 100000 worth of armament
and equipment to be sent through the
Strait OF Magellan to the Pacific IA will
be men younger than the captains now
in command.
Some Who VIII Make the Trip.
The following captains will hold their
ships and make the trip: Potter of the
| Vermont, Vreeiand of the Kansas Os-
| terhaus of the Connecticut. and Vain
wright of the Louisiana. Wainwright
was found to be well on toward retire
ment time, but his services during the
| Spanish war advanced him i'm rank so
rapidly that he is one of the first in
I line for rear admiralship, and will be
saved the regret of being put ashore
, during his latter years of active service.
Among naval officers of high rank 1t
was said that Captain McCrea, COM
mandinG the Georgia, might also be
! kept in his command, making five of
/ the present captains to stay aboard ship
I for this cruise. But his date of retire
ment is i'll 1913, only six years hence.
and it is said that his case is in doubt
| Those Sent Ashore.
| The captains who will be sent ashore
to make room for younger officers of
the same rank are Seaton Schroeder of
the Virginia. William w. Kimball n the
New Jersey, ]. b. Murdoch of the Rhode
Island, Samuel p. Comfy of the Ala
bama, Godfried Blocklinger of the ILL
nois, Herbert Winslow of the Kear-
sarge. Edward B. Barry of the Ken
lucky, Lewis c. Heilner of the Ohio,
Giles b. Harber of the Maine, John
Hubbard of the Minnesota, G. A. Mer-
riam Of the Missouri. and probably the
captains, Albert G. Berry and Theodoric
Porter, of the armored cruisers Tennes-
see and Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
NeW DEATH FROM PLAGUE
Latest Fatality at Berkeley, CAL, Fol-
lowed by Preventive Measures.

San Francisco, Cal, Sept. 3.-The
health board reports an additional
death from bubonic plague and two ad-
ditional cases under suspicion since
Saturday. The death was that of wo-
man and occurred in Berkeley across
the bay from San Francisco. The rat
war here is being prosecuted with en-
ergy and success under the system
adopted last week by which the city is
divided into II districts, each in charge
of a physician, inspectors, and assist
ants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
BURlEDIN QUICKSAND;
THREE ARE DROWNE D
Young Men Thrown Into Illinois Rive
by Overturning of Boat
Late at Night.

Peoria, ILL.,, Sept 3.-Standing knee
deep in quicksand, with the water of
the Illinois river up to their necks.
two young men of Lacon, H.. were
found dead yesterday morning. and q
third was found lying on the bottom
of the river They were Charles Nc
Entee, Keeling Wilson and VIII
Singer.
The three had attended a chicken
fry on Sunday and had started home
in a skiff. Their failure to arrive
caused the formation of searching
parties. and resulted in the finding ci
the bodies and the overturned boat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
IMMEDIATE IMMUNITY
FOR ALTON NOT GRANTED

of Seven Oaks, his summer home. at
noon yesterday. The ceremony was
simple but impressive and was attend
ed by many friends and acquaintances
of the late actor. By request of the
family the services at the house were
simple. There was no eulogy or ad-
dress. Members Of the theatrical pro-
fession sent kilograms of coincidence
and floral tributes. The Rev. Alfre l
poole Grint. rector of St. James Ep;s-
copal church, ofIiciated. The choir o.
st. James sang Lead, Kindly Light" ."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
A VETERAN JUDGE PASSES
John j. Jackson Was Appointed by
President Lincoln.

Atlantic City, \. J.. Sept 3.-Former
United States Judge John ]. Jackson
dropped dead here yesterday. The
Judge. on Aug. 4. celebrated his SD
birthday anniversary at his home in
Parkersburg, w. Va.
Judge Jackson was known through
out the country as the iron Justice =
He was born i'll West Virginia, and
espoused the union cause during those
rousinS days that preceded the civil
war. After the beginning of the strife
he was one of President Lincoln's first
appointments to the bench
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
TIE FOR THE TWO
HIGHER PRIZES
Members of Rock Island Gun Club
Have interesting Time at the
Labor Day Match.

About 50 members of the Rock Isl
and Gun club participated in the shoot
at the Watch Tower yesterday afte"-
noon. Fred Anthony and Tom O'Keefa
tied for first prize with 10 and on the
shOotof Anthony scored 20 and
OKcefe Il. Al Henry and Allie Bear
tied at Is for second and in the mex.
trial each broke IS A third attemp;
to settle it resulted in 10 for Henry
and Il for Bear. Ben Koch took third
prize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
PUT IRON ON RAIL
Three Austrians Arrested at
Beaver, Pa, for Dastardiy
Attempt to Wreck Train.

Beaver, Pa, Sept 3.-Three Aus
trians are in Jail here charged with
placing a large piece of iron across
the rails jim an alleged attempt -
wreck the Cleveland flyer on the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad Sur
day evening.
Daniel Connors. section foreman
ai~"overed the men at work and mott
fed the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
WOMAN AND SEVEN
CHILDREN DROWN
Family of Farmer Carried Away ii,
Sudden Flood of Creek in New
Mexico Friday Night.

Albuquerque. n. NJ. Sept 3.-News
has just reached mere that Mrs. Louisa
Hill Carabajal, wife of a farmer. and
seven children were drowned in a
flood resulting from heavy rains III
Alamo creek at Sierra Falls last Fri
day night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
CARNEGIE lIBRARYTAX LOSES
Majority of Citizens of TahIequah OP-
pose Extra Burden.

Tahlequah, l. T., Sept. 3.-At a spe-
cial election here a proposed tax to
maintain the Carnegie library was de
feated. The library building cost SIC,
GOO. 1t was finished more than year
ago, but has been boOkless to date.
With a population of only 1000, most
of the citizens felt library tax would
be too great. The controversy divided
the town into two factions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
PUTTING LIGHT ON FOUNTAIN
Will Add Beauty to Gift of National
Humane Alliance.

The light for the fountain given by
the National Humane Alliance and re-
Gently set up at Flatiron square on
Seventeenth street is being put in place
today. 1t will add greatly to the beauty
of the fountain. The light was pur-
chased by the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
NEBRASKA G. O. p. In
A BITTER CONTEST
Two Factions Fighting for Nomination
of Supreme Judge and Control
of the Party.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. with fair
weather all over the state. prospects
of large vote at the primary election
today are excellent.
The contest in the republican part
is bitter. A great effort will be made
to poll a large vote. Two factions are
fighting for control of the party or
ganizatiOn, the nomination of a sill
preme Judge deciding the contest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
Hall Gaines Health Fails.

London, Sept. 3.-Hall Caine, who
was prevented by illness from attend
ing the production of his new version
of ''The Christian" at the Lyceum thea
ter on Saturday night, is suffering from
nervous exhaustion Dr. Marshall says
the result may be breakdown unless
he takes the rest that he needs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
OPEN BIDS FOR DEsTROYERS
Same Lines of Construction TO be Fol.
lowed in New Craft

Washington, Sept. g. Bids were
opened at the navy department today
for the construction of five torpedo
beat destroyers at a maximum cost
of 100000 each. The new boats do
not embody in their designs any
startling departures in naval construc-
tion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
DEAD NUMBER SEVENTEEN
Three More Persons Succumb to In
jures as Result of Collision.

Nation. H., Sept. 3.-James c.
Stevens died yesterday afternoon, be
ing the 18th death caused by the
wreck on the Mattoon-CharlestOn in
terurban road last Friday. Mr.. anG
Mrs. s. f. Enos also died yesterday
Mrs. William Miller, who was thought
to be fatally injured, is improvin,;
The Mattoon grand jury is making a
thorough investigation of the wreck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
Labor Day Riot at Steu-
benviIIe Nearly Results
in Fatalities.
WOMEN PROTECT MEN
Painfully Bruised in Trying to
Shield Strike Breakers
Shoot at San Francisco.

Steubenville, Ohio, Sept. 3.-A Labor
day riot that bid fair to end in a trag-
cdy had it not been for the bravery of
two young women employed in the tel
|ephone exchange, occurred here yes
terday afternoon. The victims of the
crowds rage were Joseph HARRISON,
who received Il fractured skull, and
John Hatton. who was cut and bruised,
while in shielding the men Miss Mary
Magee and Miss Eula Rookie received
cuts and bruises about the head and
body and are in serious condition.
Men Were Strike Breakers.
HARRISON and Hatton came here from
ST. Louis to work in mine where 4
strike was in progress Yesterday as
they left the telephone office they were
set upon by crowd and were being
badly beaten when the two girls rush
ed into the thick of the trouble, and
frantically pushing and showing theil
way through about 80 men. reached
tle TWO victims TO whom the yOuns
women were strangers.
Girls Are Badly Beaten.
The girls threw themselves on the
PROSTATE men, protecting their heads
and receiving on their own bodies the
kicks and blows of the mob. One O
the men who was welding a piece O
iron struck Miss Magee on the head
Another piece of iron almost broke
Miss Rockies arm.
Union Wen Are shot.
San Francisco, Cal. Sept. 9Th,
labor union parade yesterday resultc
in the shooting of two men by EN-
ployes of the United Railroads a
noon. The car men were attacked by
The paraders and in self defense open
ed fire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
PLEASANT PORTER
CREEK HEAD DEAD
Noted Indian Chief Dies of Paralysis
Mety Tiger. Second in Power,
Will Succeed Him.

Vinita, l. T., Sept. 3.-General Pleas
ant Porter. the noted chief Of the
Creek Indian nation, died today OF
paralysis. aged &C years. Second
Chief Mety Tiger will succeed Porte
as chief of the nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
Buried 15ooc: Then He Dies.

Terre Haute. Ind, Sept 3.-Isaac
Ball, GO years an undertaken of Terre
persons. is dead. He was the oldest
undertaken in The state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
Postoffice Clerks Nee. at Peoria.

Peoria, Ill, Sept 3.-The postoffice
clerks opened their national converl-
ton yesterday with an address bv
Mayor O'Connor. Frank Rogers 3f
Chicago, president of the association,
responded to the mayors speech.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
SIxDEAD, ESQ HURT
Fearful Accident to Canadian
Pacific Special Carrying
$50 Passengers.

Orangeville, Ontario. Sept. "A Ca
madam Pacific special Carrying over
800 passengers bound for the Toronto
exposition, was wrecked this morning
at Horseshoe Falls, miles south OF
Eere- Six passengers were killed AMI
over $50 injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
RICHARD MANSFIELD BURIED
Funeral Simple-BuraI in Cemetery
Near Country Home.

New London, Conn, Sept. 3.-All
that was mortal of Richard Mansfield
was lowered into a grave in the little
Gardner cemetery, within n few rods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
Boy Killed by Accidental Shot.

Galesburg, H., Sept 3.-Earl McDon-
aid, 1G years old, while out hunting yes
terday was instantly killed by the ac-
cidental discharge of his gun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

ID to 9 in favor of Coal Valley. We
think the Coal Valley boys took pity on
them and gave them a few scores.
There were many other sports, such as
quot pitching, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
Grand Jury Probe OF
Relating Put Off Till
Sept. "a
AT REQUEST OF SIMS
Expected Letter From Bona
parte Net Received at Chi
cago When Case Comes Up.

Chicago, H., Sept. 3.-The grand
jury investigation of the charges
against the Alton railroad in connec.
tion with the rebates said to have
been granted to the Standard Or con-
pany was today postponed until Sept
"a.
Letter from Bonapartc Expected.
1t was generally believed when court
opened today a letter would be pre-
sented from Attorney General Bona
parte defining the action intended by
the government against the Alton.
The railroad has made the claim o.
immunity asserting it was promised
by former District Attorney Morrisoa
that if it aided the government iii
good faith in the prosecution of the
Standard Oil company it would be
exempted.
Has New Evidence.
No such letter, however, was Pre-.
sented in court District Attorney
Sims requested a pOstponemcnt in the
investigation because he had come
into possession of certain importah,
facts and circumstances which he do
sired to submit to the department Of
justice at Washington before proceed
ing with the inquiry.
Suit In Equity Postponed.
New York. Sept. 3.-The suit in
equity brought by the government al
ST Louis against the Standard Oil
company by which the government
seeks to dissolve the Standard OIL
company of New jersey and to en-
join it from receiving rebates and dis
eliminating rates, was postponed TO-
day until next Thursday The de
PENDANTS are John ID. Rockefeller. VII
liam Rockefeller. John ID. ArChbold.
H. II. Rogers, C. VI. Pratt. and 40 cor
pOratiOns of which the New Jersey
corporation is the holding company.