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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
NAVAL OFFICERS TO BE TRIED
Commander of BattIeship Connecticut
Charged With Negligence.

Washington, March 2l.-The navy
department has issued the order for d
court martial to try Captain William
Swift. commander of the battleship
Connecticut, on these charges:
Through negligence. suffering 4
vessel to run upon rock" and neg
lGct of duty in Connection with above
The court will meet on board the
Connecticut at Hampton Roads on
Tuesday, March 20. Lieutenant II. l..
Yarnell who was the officer of the
deck on the Connecticut when it struck
bottom, will be tried by the same
court on similar charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
NOW HAS PERFECT STORE
Bee Hive, Davenport, Receiving the
Public in Its Remodelsd Sales
rooms

With nearly nine times as much
floor space as it occupied when tho
business was launched II years ago
the Bee Hive at ia and 116 West Sec-
ond street Davenport, is having its an
nual spring opening The store has re
Gently been enlarged by taking in a
portion of the second floor of the build
ing and increasing the total floor space
to 10000 square feet. When first start
ed the entire store occupied the space
now taken up by the millinery depart
ment alone. or 1000 square feet The
store has been handsomely decorated
| for the opening and it presents high
| ly attractive appearance. The stock is
said TO be one of the largest and most
carefully selected of its kind carried
| by any store in the middle west
The front portion of the store IS
given up to millinery and waists AMI
the display is one to delight the heart
of any woman. The middle section l.:
occupied by the cloaks and suits. the
number of showing rooms having been
increased from two to six. In the
rear is the skirt department.
The millinery work room has been
moved TO the second floor as have the
fitting rooms and the alteration room
All are well lighted, airy and delightful
places in which TO work. On the sec
Ond floor can also be found the chill
drens. misses and infants wear, IA
dies shirt waist suits and white skirts
and millinery trimmings. The tw-
floors are connected by an elevator
and two stairways.
One of the features of the store
which eXcites the most comment is the
excellent manner in which ii is lightel
The upper floor is only 80 feet in deptl
and windows at both the front am
rear let in the sunlight. The rear pa
Iof the first floor is lighted from sever
sky lights in the ceiling and the real
windows while the large show windows
illuminate the front part.
The firm has found the policy G
marking the price of each article II
lplain figures and making one price ii
lall, profitable one and if the business
continues to grow in the future as
has in the past it will soon be neces
sary to secure even more space.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
WOMAN'S HEROISM
RESULTS IN DEATH
Mrs. George vinson, Sterling, Dies
from Injuries Sustained in Saving
Brother from Flames:

Sterling, H., March 21-Mrs. George
Vinson, 81 years old, died yesterday
as a result of injuries sustained while
rescuing her invalid brother from
flames that destroyed their house. Mrs,
Vinson was awakened by smoke and
found the house on fire. She rushed
to the room where her brother was,
knowing he was unable to save HIM
self. In carrying him from the build-
ing her night dress was burned off he:
body Her death was due to having
inhaled flames.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
BR|NN Gets BUSY
A Police Detective, Aroused,
Finds What May be Clews in
the Bennett Burglary.
SUSPECTS ARE ARRESTED
Search Continued Out of the City
Acts on His Own Account and With
out knowledge of Department.

Realizing the humiliating spectacle
which was made of the police depart
ment by the burglary of the Bennett
fur store, and the carting OFF OF thu
goods in wagon after the department
was notified, and having yesterday re
ccivcd what appeared to be a valuable
tip. Detective James Brinn of the po-
lice department was moved to activity
iii the search for the men who pcrpc-
trated the burglary Tuesday morning.
Within a short time he had picked I'M
two suspicious characters At the Rock
Island depot, and since then anO;he"
arrest has been made.
Detective Brinn is today follow
ing up clues which were discOv-
cred when the matter was given at
tcntiun by the detective. It has been
learned that two men somewhat III
swcring The description of the burg
lars, and carrying bundles, left the CITY
about 2:4J Tuesday morning.
Acts on own Account.
ne utlCttlNt - dttIIl- tll lli9 Wv ~
account in the investigation OF the at
fair. and the department is Is
nOrant of his moves in the affair. Even
the prospect or possibility of success
indicates what a little effort can nc
Complish in the search for the Grim
mails and it is hoped on all sides tha
he will he successful ana bring tn,
perpetrators of the burglary to justice
offered Reward.
Mr.. Bennett when seen this after
noon and asked if he thought of offer
ing a reward for the apprehension o
the burglars, admitted that he had al
ready privately offered a reward L
the detectives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21

sity of Chicago, formerly professor Of
history at the high school, will lecture
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock at the
library building on Greek Ideals and
Culture.
Island City camp, NJ. w. of A, No.
800, will give musical entertainment
and dance, Friday evening, March %
at p. m, at their hall over the Crys-
tai theater for MEMBERS families, and
friends. Admission free
Professor ]. X. Hart of the Univer-
sity of Chicago, formerly professor of
history at the high school, will lecture
tomorrow afternoon at O'clock at the
library building On Greek Ideals and
Culture"
Tickets for w. ]. Bryan's lecture,
The Old World and Its Ways" at
the Illinois theatcr next Tuesday even
ing may be secured at Augustana col
lege until March %, when they will De
placed on sale at the theater.
Here we are. Spring upon us and
our repair work has to be done. Well
WIZ 10 al SOOu HAL lOl SuCH WI IL dllAl
reasonable i'll price? Just call on
Frank A. Bennett, contractor and build
err, and let him give you an estimate
1911 Fourteenth-and-a-ha street, Ole
phone SILL.
The ladies of the United Presbyter
ian church wish to inform their friends
and the public in general that a Is
cent lunch will be served tomorrow ev
ening from ) to o'clock. Aprons o
all kinds and sizes will be on sale a
! this time also.
Clifford Lee Beasley, son of Mrs
Ida Beasley of East Moline, left las
night for Norfolk, Va, having enlistc,
in the United States navy as appren
tice seaman on the battleship Franklin
During the past week there have beef
five applicants at the naval rccruitin:
office in Davenport.
DR.. NJ. A. Hollingsworth has bee,
appointed assistant medical inspecto
of this district Stock can not be tat
en- into Canada without certificate
that the animals are free of diseaS,
land the officials confiscate stock an
food supplies where there is any Susp
cion of disease For this reason tn
animals are inspected here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
Case is Dismissed.

Justice G. Albert Johnson this after
noon dismissed the charges against Ed
ward Baker, arrested on charge of
disorderly conduct for indecent expos
uTe. II. NJ. Schriver represented Baker
in the hearing, and the states attor-
ney conducted the prosecution. The
case was dismissed on the ground that
the specific charge had not been
proved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
CITY CHA II.
Fish and oysters at Aten's.
Insure with Beccher Bros.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.

Fish and oysters at Aten's.
Insure with Beccher Bros.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Acme washers The Mill store.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Bulk garden seeds at Passig Bros.
For bus, baggage, express, call Robb's.
For bus or express. Spencer & Trefz.
Kerler & Co, carpet and rug cleaners.
Onion sets, bulk garden and grass
seed at the Mill Store.
The Mill Store for garden forks,
spades, hoes and ralles.
Fish dinners during Lent at the
Rock Island house cafe.
Nut mixed coal, $1.75 per ton, deliv-
cred, while it lasts at Muellcr's.
II. r. Siemon wants your tin and fur
mace work. 152G-152S Fourth avenue.
Nut mixed coal, $1.75 per ton, deliv-
cred, while it lasts at Mueller's.
During Lent the Rock Island house
cafe will make a speciality of fish din
ners.
Washing machines, all styles and
shapes from $3.50 to SIS at the Mill
Store.
A new auto truck for use of the mes.
senger at Rock Island arsenal, has
made its appearance.
Mueller's are taking orders for the
best Lehigh hard coal direct from the
mine at lowest summer prices.
Mueller's are taking orders for the
best Lehigh hard coal direct from the
mine at lowest summer prices.
The Art Shop, 1929 Second ave
nue.. Classes in china and water col
ors; decorated and undecorated china
Expert manicuring, shampooing anC
| thorough treatment of the hair anC
scalp given by Mrs. Sol Levi, 736 Sew
enteenth street. Old phone west SO.
The First and Second Ward Improve
ment association. or board of local i'm
prOvements, as it is known. is to NEE
tonight at s O'Clock at 919 Sixth ave
nue..
| The ladies of the First Methods
church will hold coffee tomorrow al
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Lowr!
| Casteel, 80 Twenty-first street Al
| friends are cordially invited.
Professor j. K Hart of the Univel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL
Measure Aimed to Drive Saloons Away
from Army Posts Advanced.

Springfield dispatches bring the
news that the bill prohibiting the sale
of liquor within a mile and one-Quarter
of any United States army post, which
would affect Rock Island and Moline,
has been favOrably passed upon by
the house license committee at Spring.
field. Though delegates from the sd
looms in the vicinity OF Fort Sheridan,
which the bill is intended to regula G
were present. there was no opposition
to the measure in committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
Public Notice,

To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council of the City of Rock Island.
We. the undersigned property owners
on the east and west sides respective
ly of Twelfth street, within 800 feet of
the front door of the premises on the
west corner of Twelfth street AMI
Eighteenth avenue, namely on lot six
60 in NJ. 5. DeSilva's addition, in
the city of Rock Island, county Of
Rock Island. and state of Illinois, re-
spectfully petition your honorable body
to grant a license to Herman Vogel
for the sale of intoxicating. vinous ami
fermented liquors in the building on
said Twelfth street and Eighteenth
avenue, said license to date from May
!, 1907 in order to admit time for the
erection Of building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21

Monthly ThimbIe Party.-The ladies
of the First Baptist church will hold
its monthly thimble party tomorrow at
tcmuon ut the home of Mrs. f. II.
First. 1115 Twentieth street. Mrs.
First will be assisted by Mrs. Mary
Bailey. Mrs. Henry First, and Mrs i.
II. Wilson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
Floored by a Trunk.

William Moore, night baggageman
at the Rock Island depot. was the vic
tim of a very painful, though not Sc i
Gus injury while at his work about
1890 last evening. a large trunk fell
from a truck and struck Mr.. Moore
in the back, knocking him down. i
physician was called to attend him and
he was taken to his home in the ambI-
lance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
Worked Like a Charm,

D. \. Walker, editor of that spicy
journal, the Enterprise, Louisa. Va,
says: 81 ran a nail in my foot last
week and at once applied Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. No Inflammation fol-
lowed; the salve simply healed the
wound" Heals sores. burns, and skin
diseases. Guaranteed at w. T. Hartz's
drug store, sol Twentieth street. Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
Found at Last.

J A. Harmon, of LiZemore, West
Va, says al last | have found the
perfect pill that never disappoints me;
and for the benefit of others afflicted
with torpid liver and chronic cOnstipa-
ton, will say: take DIR. Kings New
Life Pills" Guaranteed satisfactory.
CSC at W. T. Hartz, druggist, sol
Twentieth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
River Riplets.

The Ruth and Mac were north and
south.
The stage of water was 6.15 at a.
NJ, and 6.25 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21

Royal Ncighbors Celebrate AnniveT-
sary.-Fay Halves camp, No. 209, r.
n. A., Tuesday evening celebrated the
18th anniversary Of its organization as
q camp, at X. c. hall. Regrets were
received from Mrs. L. d. Watt, SUI
preme oracle of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs.
Fielder. supreme recorder of Peoria,
ILL.,, and Mrs. Lima NJ. Collins of st.
Paul, Mimi, chairman of the supreme
board of managers, who were unable
to be present. The guests of honor
were: Supreme Managers Mrs. Beat
ley of Oelwein, Iowa; Mrs. Enright of
Kansas City, Kan; Mrs. Child of Han
over Wis; Mrs. Van Calder, editor of
the official paper of the society, and
Miss Myrtle T.. Dado, beneficiary re
Corder 1t being the regular meeting
night of the camp, several candidates
were initiated, after which a social
time was enjoyed. Addresses were
given by the supreme officers, and Z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
THE W E1TH f. Is.
Parity cloudy tonight and Friday;
warmer tonight.

Tcmperuturc at ~. M. IL; at :S::SO
10. M, so. Maximum temperature i'm last
II hours. 53; minimum, Al. Velocity of
wind at = u. M, q miles per hour. Stage
Of water, g. feet, a rise of - foot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
Afflicted with Rheumatism.

Il was and am yet afflicted with
rheumatism" says J. c. Bayne, editor
of the Herald, Addington, Indian Ter
ritory. "but thanks to Chamberlain S
Pain Balm am able once more to at
tend to business. It is the best of lin
iments." If troubled with rheuma-
tism give Pain Balm a trial and you
are certain to be more than pleased
with the prompt relief which it af-
fords. One application relieves the
pain. For sale by all leading drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
Notice.

l have this day given my son, Amos
Tanner, his time, and | will not be re-
sponsible for any debts or contracts
he may make. Rock Island. H.. March
20, 1907. ALFRED w. TANNER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

ISoCiety news, written or telcphoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
he gladly received and published. But
i'm either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21

Society Has Meeting.-Thc A. c
Sewing society met yesterday at the
home of Mrs. William S. Flack in
South Rock Island The business was
carried on after which IA course lunch
con was served and social time pass
ed. A short program was rendered dur
ing the afternoon. Mrs. William Wag
staff gave a reading, Miss Mary Bos
took vocal solo, and Miss Margaret
Flack piano solo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds.

Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world
wide cold and grip remedy removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for
signature e. w. Grove. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21

Bad breath, coated tongue, a Ian
guild feeling, is entirely unnatural.
Your lazy liver and bowels need n
tonic. The best soothing tonic to ev-
cry organ is HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. 35 cents, tea or tablets. T.
II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21

G. D. Y. Cinch Club.-G d. Y. Cinch
club met at the home of Mrs. c. GO't-
hardt yesterday The first prize fell
to Mrs J. Furlong. the second to Ms.
e. !. Sicmsen. the consolation to NJ.
f. J. SiCmsCn. and BOBBY to Mrs. E.
McCuloch. The hostess received {
pretty piece of Haviland china. The
next meeting of the club will be held
al the home of Mrs. L. McCulloch, 1924
Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21

vocal solo by Mrs. Ida Archer Smith,
and reading by Mrs. Ethel +. West
were greatly enjoyed. Refreshments
were served and general good time
followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21

All Right Whist club.-The All
Right Whist club was entertained last
evening at the home of Mr.. and Miss
Roantree. 1121 Fourteenth-and-a-ha
street. High scores were held by Mrs.
Rogers and Mr.. Wade, consolation
prize going to Mrs. Fred Fcltham. Mrs.
Rogers of Fifteenth street will enter
tain next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-21
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

l.. Wagner, wholesale druggist, Rich
mond, Va, says: Il had a fearful at
tack of sciatic rheumatism; was laid
up almost two months; was fortunate
enough to get Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. This cured me after doctors
prescriptions had failed to have any
effect. have also heard Of fine results
from others who have used it." Sold by
Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue,
Rock Island; Gust SChlegel & Son, 220
West Second street. Davenport.
Many business men are shortsightcd
in not looking into things. They are
daily losing money by not adopting
the great Hollister Rocky Mountain
Tea system. Makes them well and
keeps them well 80 cents. T. H.
Thomas pharmacy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-02
IN NORTH ALABAMA.
ComlnissiOners Mitchell and Powell
 Are Visiting Upstate Counties.

Commissioners Mitchell and Powell
 Are Visiting Upstate Counties.
 The North Alabama counties are hearing personally from members of the State Tax Commission. President J. J. Mitchell and Associate member j. B. Powell are touring these counties to have conferences with members of the Boards of Revenue and instruct them in the purposes of the Commis- sion.
 The Tax Commissioners are travel. ing from county to county and ex. planning to the members of the Boards of Revenue the plans of the Commis- sion to have all counties assess prop erty at ct least 60 per cent of It's fair cash market value.
 : The week will be spent by Judge Mitchell Is visiting Ashville. Gadsden Centre and Guntersville. Mir. Powell will spend the week in visits to Hefiin Anniston. Ashland. Wedowee and La. fayette.
 Colonel Harvey E. Jones is ir charge Of the Tax Commission afice during the absence from the city of the other members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-02
SUES SHERIFF FOR S80,OOO. Woman Claims HIgdOn's Deputy Point
ed1Pivtol at Him

:. Birmingham. July 1.-(SpeciaL)- Pearl Tanner Craig filed suit in the city court today against Sherin E. L. Higdon and the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore. his surety. for S30.o00.
 The suit Is for an alleged assault said to have been committed by a process. The woman claims in her petition that Deputy Sheriff Sid Cowan pointed a pistol at her on June 26, 1907. and used violent language, or as a result of which plaintiff ayers she was caused to suffer great mental dis tress and physical pain.
 Thomas B. Tanner and Ed. Tanner. brothers have also filed suit against the sheriff and his deputies for ESQ., OO0. It is averred in their petition that Deputy Sheriff Cowan wrongfully seiz- ed ninety chickens on Juno 26 and In making the seizure assaulted one or more members of the firm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-02
MAY REFER CASE TO MASTER.
Railroads StIH FiRhtine Two Cent
 Passenger Rate.

AshevilIe. ". C.. July 1.--The case ot the Southern and other railroads oper- ating in Virginia, against the corpor- ation commission of that State. came up for hearing before Judge Pritchard in the United States circuit court here today.
 As in the case of the Southern In North Carolina, that road and five others seek to enJoin the Virginia cor1- mission from enforcing the two cent rate law recently passed by the State Legislature of Virginia. The entire morning session was taken up with arguments on the question of jurisdic- tion. When court resumed this after noon an order was issued which pro vides in effect that the questions oi Jurisdiction only should be argued and if the court shall hold that it had ju- risdiction. it need not go into the ques- ton of the merits, but may grant the preliminary injunction and refer the case to a master.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-02
Other News
BURIAL OF MR. MecARTY.
Many People Attend Funeral seryiet
 lsa nokham

In Dothan.
 Dothan, July 1.--(Special. )-The re- mains of Thomas T. McCarty, . promi- nent architect and Mason. were laid to rest in the cemetery here this morning with Masonic honors. A large con- grave.
 About one month ago. his youngest son! about fourteen years old. came to astragic leath by drowning. Grief over this is thought to have hastened his death.
 Dothan had two marriages yester- day,
 At g o'clock Miss Dovey Carroll and Will Pitcher were united in marriage at the home of the brides father, D. S. Carroll. on Main street, Rev. W. M. An derson oficiating.
 At o'clock at the residence of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. c. J. Ger licher, Mrs J. J. Denson led Miss Ida Eva Gerlicher to the altar. The bride groom was formerly connected with the Standard Telephone and Telegraph Company here, but is now manager Of the office at BrundIdge for the same company. where they will make their home.
 At the mass meeting held here Sat- urday, in the interest of county pro- hibition, the estimated attendance was three to four hundred, from all parts of the county. A complete county or- ganization was formed. two commit teemen being selected from each beat.
 The committee will immediately make a complete canvass of the county, get ting names on petitions to present to the coming session of the legislature, favoring the passage of the county pro- hibitton measure. Enthusiasm ran high. Many eloquent speeches were made and ringing resolutions were passed
 Probably one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held here. was the re- ceiving by baptism of ninety-two mem bera into the Foster Street Methodist church here yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-02
POLITICS IN MANILA.

Manila, July 1.-The result of regis tration for the coming election has proved a disappointment When the books were closed Sunday. only 7,a00 voters, including 800 Americans had registered. The native leaders anti cipated that there would be about l9, coo voters, but the majority of the men in the great crowds which thronged the booths on the first day they were opened. apparently lost interest and failed to Qualify.t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-02

subjects: l. e.. the recognition by Co., nlombia of the independence Of Pan ~ama: the adjustment Of the Boundaries between the countries and tHe agree ment on the part of Panama to assuins portion of the national debt Of Co., lombia. as 1t stood before the sapara- ton. Progress Is, being made in tho adjustment of all these questIons, but the minister, while hopeful fs not con hdent of his ability to bring the mat ter to q conclusion before he leaves Washington about the 18th instant for London.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-02
Violates Flight Hour Law.

Dallas, Texas. July 1.-Federal of- ficers have arrested Contractor D. C.. McCord, who is building Trinity Riv- CT lock and dam on the charge of working his men more than eignt hours a day. It is charged that the contractor worked the men nine hours during the month of February, con- trary to the Federal statutes The de- fendant gave bond and will light the case.