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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-18
DAVENPORT

Settle on 90 Per Cent Sasis.-Truz-
tee in Bankruptcy c. y. VCss for the
Drake Furniture and Carpet company
board of supervisors, a petition. asking
Tor permission 20 settle with County
Attorney \. W. Hamann 1y the pay
ment of GO per cent of the taxes claim
ed for this year on the bankrupt stOcy.
The board will undoubtedly authorize
the county attorney 10 compromise Oh
the above basis. While the taxes are
Tor this years business. they are rot
due and payable until next year
$50 Bull Pup KilIed.-Lieutenant &
II. Ames of j2j Main street was offer.
ed $50 Saturday night for his ball pup.
Sunday night about 40 O'Clock il WIS
run over by an automobile and killed.
Furniture Firm Incorporates.-Ar
ticles of incorporation for the Oppe..
Spencer Furniture company have been
filed in the office of County Recorder
Frank Holm by Attorney Walter Il
at 100000 and will engage in the gen
eral furniture, carpet and house fur
nishing business They have secure
a lease to the new Petersen buildjj.
now in Course OF construction on We
Third street. adjoining the Central OF
flee building on the west.
Swallowed CarboIic Acid. - Mr.
Casey, a woman residing az Ten,
street and Grand avenue. is at ST
Lukes' hospital as the result OF taliiae
a quantity of carbolic acid SundaE
night. The police were called to The
Casey home on account of a disturb
ance there and Mr.. Casey was frs
taken to the house of deta,tion an,
from there removed in III. aWoUiauc.
to ST. Luke's hospital When d docto
Went to the Casey home l7-yedr oil
daughter. Dora Casey. flew in a rag,
and threatened to kill the doctor. Sh,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-18
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

been living on a farm near Edgington
to Albert Hintermeister of Andalusia
was solemniZed at the home of the
groOms parents Wednesday evening.
Andrew Miller and family of St. Jo-
seph. Mo. have been visiting relatives
here for week.
The concrete sidewalks have been
started and are progressing at a rapid
rate.
Mrs. Ben Adams and Miss Ethel
Lawson We're passengers to Rock Is
land Thursday morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-18

commencement exercises at Port By
ron.
John Johnson and wife of Lincoln
Neb. were visitors at the home OF
Claus Lundquist the past week.
A swarm of bees on First avenue
near Tenth street caused quite little
excitement one day last week. They
filled the room al the Central Union
Telephone Office making things quire
lively for a few minutes. They we t.
captured by Marshal Ted Anderson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-18
He Fired the Stick

Il have fired the walking-stick T"a
carried over 40 years, on account of a
sore that resisted every kind of treat
ment, until | tried Bucklen's Arnica
Salve; that has healed the sore and
made me a happy man" writes John
Garrett. of North Mills, y. c. Guarau.
teed for Piles. Burns. etc. by W. r
Hartz. druggist, 301 Twentieth street;
% cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-18

was arrested for disturbing the peace
and when taken to the house of detel-
ton and later to the police station, used
the vilest profanity against all whom
she met. The actions Of the girl are
stated 10 have driven the mother TO
drink and while i'll this condition she
swallowed the deadly drug. She
will recover.
Obituary ecord.-Sunday at the
home, 1I09 West Second street, oc
CURED the death of Henry Thee after
a long illness. He was born in Ger
many April II. 1896. Since he was -
years of age he had been engaged in
the butcher business.
Word has been received of the dealt
in California OF Mrs. William Prize
daughter-in-law of the Hon. Hiram
Price The body viii be brought here
for burial.
Henry Stutt. one of the Oldest set
Tiers of Scott county. passed awal
Sunday evening at the family home
10 miles north of Davenport. He wa:
ST years of age.
At Mercy hospital Sunday mornin:
occurred the death Of Mrs. Malinda A
Stearns. She was 80 Years of age an,
had been q resident of Buffalo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-18

Obituary Record.-Mrs. Bolt F. BY
ram. formerly Miss Grace Nellie Al-
dersOn of Moline died at her home.
urday, June -. She was born in Mo
line Dec. %. 1887. The deceased haG
spent her early life in Moline. As h"
parents had both died number OF
years ago she made her home with al!
uncle. Oscar Samuels, in this city.
Her father died June 9. 1895. and her
mother March IA. 1900. On March p
1906. she was united in marriage to
| Bolt F. Byram OF Abingdon. the ce"9
mOny having taken place at that CITY
| On June a little son came into the
| family to brighten up the nome. About
week after the advent OF the baby
the mother became very i'll and grew
worse uatil death claimed Ter
Emil Void. for a long time emploS
ed at pattern maker at the Deere <
Mansur company. died at his home, 20,
Fifth avenue Saturday night He wa.
- years of age and was born in Chris
tiana, Norway. He had been a. res;
dent of Illinois for 2S years.
Alfred Claeys, son of Mr.. and Mrs
August Claeys. died at the city no;
pital Sunday. Death followed a Two
weeks illness with liberation OF III;
brain The child was born in MoliH,
20. 1904.
Hans Alfred Clements. well know.
and highly respected citizen of WaIke
station. entered into his rest Sunda.
evening at his home on Forty-siXt1
street. He was born in Sweden. Marc.
|. 1916 and came 10 America i'll lS5!
He settled in Andover and followet
the pursuit of farming until Il yea;
ago. when he came To Moline. Tn
deceased was employed for numbs
of years ar Dimock x GouldS.
Barcial Corneles died at the city hos
pital Sunday night at ll:40 clock al
ter four days illness with appendicitis
. He was born i'm Belgium. Jan. lS1
and had been in Moline a year
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
DESERTED MAN
WHIPPED WIFE,;
SENT TO JAIL

John Thompson in district court today
was sentenced to 30 days in jail for as
saulting his wife, Sarah. Patrolman Tidl
told the court that Thompson. who lives
in Lawrence. Mass, with his brother-in-
law came to this city to persuade his wife
who had left him. TO return 10 his home
in that city, and that yesterday he went
TO the house at JOG Pine street, where the
wife is working as domestic. and when
she refused to let them in the husband
kicked In the door, knocked her
down, pursued her out os doors
and again knocked her down and
that then the brother-in-law resenting
such treatment of his sister punished the
Thompson told the court that ne and his
wife had conducted a boarding house in
Lawrence and that the wife had run
away with one OF the boarders and is
roomng with him in this city.
Patrolman Tidd told the court that tho
woman for whom the wife is working
gives her good reputation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE
IN MINISTERIAL METHODS
Mnstrys Responsibility Restag Admitted by Chancellor Won
Bueow and Crisis Ends Suddenly and Quickly as Broke


II has been known in Berlin since the
Reichstag assembled that a change OF
this kind was coming.
With the exception OF Prince Won Bue-
low, the imperial chancellor. all the mem
bers OF the cabinet were present when the
house met today TO continue the budget
debate. The floor leaders OF the bloc
parties declared their readiness TO con-
tinue TO support the coalition regime of
Prince Won Buelow. The Clericals and the
Socialists greeted these declarations with
laughter and hooting. The greatest con-
fusion followed.
The president rang his bell repeatedly
In an effort TO restore order. IL was evil
dent that the coalition leaders had united
TO prevent any discussion of the crisis by
the Centrists and Socialists.
Herr Bebel, the Socialist leader, COM
planned that the Berliner Tageblatt had
been able to print this morning the names
OF the speakers at today's session. He de-
clared that an accidental majority was
assuming the right TO arrange behind
closed doors who should speak in the
Reichstag The leaders of the bloc"
moved the closure which was carried
amid the greatest confusion
The house then took up the third read
ing OF the modus vivendi with Great Brit
ain. After several speakers had found IL
impossible TO get a hearing, on account
OF noise and confusion. the session was
adjourned until tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
War Department Informed of De-
CisiOn by State Authorities--Adjt.-
Gen. Sackett Says Plans Are Still
Under Consideration - Governors
Office i'm the Dark.

According TO a dispatch from Washing
ton, this morning. the Rhode Island Ma
tional Guard will be reorganized into 16
companies OF Coast Artillery.
This will place that branch of the Ma
tional Guard on a footing to meet the de-
mands of actual war and is the direct re-
suit of the joint defence program carried
out last summer between the coast artil-
erists OF the regular establishment and
details from the National Guard.
The state authorities. however. say that
nothing definite has as yet bee ndecided
Neither the governor nor the adjutant
general have received any communication
from the war department i'm regard TO re-
organizing the National Guard, for some
time
Adjutant General Sackett said this
morning. after the tenor OF the dispatch
had been explained to him Nothing def
mite has as yet been decided This is one
of several propositions. which we submit
ted to the war department I'm regard TO
the reorganization Of the militia. No de-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
BEAR IN AUTO
RUBBERhECks
IN PROVIDENCE

One of Paul Battys big grizzly bears.
who are performing at Keith's this week.
has been suffering for several days with
. toothache, which made him very ugly.
Tuesday evening. after his performance,
he was placed under an anaesthetic and
the missing molar extracted. There was
considerable growing and dizziness from
the bear when he was recovering from
the effects OF the ether. but as soon as
he seemed 10 realize that the pain was
gone be became quiet and the ugliness
vanished
Yesterday. as little reward Mr.
Batty took this bear. who is a particular
pet OF his. upon Sightseeing trip
through the pretty parts OF the city in
an automobile. IL was showing dis
agreeably, but the bear seemed to enjoy
the snow and sat In the tonneau upon the
seat as II he were an automobile enthu-
siast. He was accompanied by NJ. Batty,
Prof. Hermann. Che genial musical dl-
rector OF the theatre. who sat I'm the
tonneau with the bear and II he was afraid
nc did not show IL. and the chauffeur. Tho
party went through Roger williams park
and then returning went over on the
East Side up the Blackstone boulevard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
MANY HURT
IN WRECK Of
EXPRESS TRAIN

Pittsburg. Dec. 5-The Atlantic express
train No east-bound on the Pennsyl-
vania railroad was wrecked today few
minutes after II had left the Union sta
tlon here A majority of the passengers Of
two Pullman cars were injured, l3 so Sc
riously as to require medical attention.
The wreck was caused by either a
frozen switch or too hasty throwing Of
a switch. II is said. with the result that
two Pullman cars were thrown from tho
tracks and were side-swiped by two eX-
press cars that were being shifted into
the station.
The accident was a peculiar one and
miraeulously free from fatalities.
The six day coaches of the train passed
over the switch safely but the two Pull
man cars were thrown from the track d.
rectly against the two express cars trav-
cling west. The front part OF one OF the
Pullmans was crushed and sustained the
most damage. Fortunately only three per-
sons were the occupants OF this car
Every window I'm the other car was
broken and tho impact was 50 terrific as
20 throw all the passengers TO the noor
violently.
Medical attention was given TO the in
jured al the Union station.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
HAYWOOD SAYS
FEDERAL TROOPS
ARE NOT NEEDED

to save them until the panicky situation
had been alleviated. But IL was neces-
sary for the miners TO live, which in
Goldheld necessitated that a portion OF
their salary be paid in gold.
II personally interviewed Gov. Sparks
on the situation. Nevada has no state
troops and therefore there is no danger
of riot. Sparks seems 10 know this
and my impression of him was that ne
would hesitate TO permit government
troops TO enter Nevada because their en-
trance mighB mean riot.
"IIe did not seem To favor government
Intervention as suggested i'm President
Roosevelts message This by no means
had any reference to troops intervention.
IL suggests that strike or dispute be
investigated by government officials,
pending efforts TO bring about a peace
able and satisfactory agreement between
miner and mine owner.
II cannot believe there will be any dis
turbance in Godfeld. because the situa-
tion there does not furnish such indica-
tions."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
MAN CRAzEO
BY MONEY FEAR
WOUNDS TWO

New York, Dec. 5.-Crazed by fear that
robbers were after his life savings. which
he had in a bag under his pillow, Thorn
aso Fernanto today probably fatally
wounded a man and woman with n
razor. and made desperate struggle with
three policemen before he was subdued.
Fernanto had sought refuge on fire es-
cape outside a fourth-story window OF the
Princeton hotel. at Cortland and Wash
ingtcn street. and II was there that he
was cornered by the policemen
Hundreds OF commuters stood in the
street watching the efforts OF the officers
to take him into custody, which was ac-
complished only after a desperate strug-
gle with the Italian. who was still armed
with a razor He will be held TO await
the outcome Of the injuries OF his VIC
tims-Giovanni De Rosa, a laborer. and
Jennie clifford, a maid in the Princeton
hotel
Fernanto arrived here last night from
the west on his way TO Italy.
what the police have been able TO
learn. a mistake on the part Of Dc Rosa
va. responsible for Fornahtos outbreak.
lie entered Fernanto's room by mlstokc.
Fernauto. promptly attacked him with a
razor. The tumult brought Jennie Cliff
ford. the maid. who suffered 4 like fs 'e.
both receiving fearful wounds
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05

Berlin, Dec. 5.--The ministerial crisis
has been settled as suddenly and as
quickly as il broke out. Prince Won Bue-
low. the imperial chancellor, has secured
pledges OF support from all the coalition
parties, and at the opening OF today's
session of the reichstag the leaders of
their continued loyalty.
This crisis has been far more signih-
cant than appears on the surface. II Is
the first time i'm the history of the en-
pirc that a chancellor has appealed TO
the majority in the reichstag for support
as a condition of his continuance In Of
fee. Up TO the present time the attitude
OF the ministers always has been: 1--WE
are responsible to the emperor; we Will
hold off so long as IL pleases him; we are
not responsible to the reichstag"
Consequently the action taken by Prince
Won Buclow yesterday introduces a revo-
lutionary change in German government
tai methods. His appeal means nothing
less than the responsibility of the min
istry to the reichstag.
II is understood that Emperor William
was fully aware that this step was COM
dorsed IL fully in the belief that the old
system was no longer tenable. IL is even
intimated that it was arranged between
the emperor and Prince Won Buelow that
the latter should make an opportunity
during the absence OF his majesty 10
throw himself upon the reichstag and
thus usher in a new system OF govern
ment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05

cisive steps. however. have been takeE ss
yet and we have not yet heard anything
from the war department on the matter"
IL Rhode Island is to get the benefits ot
the Dick bill IL MUST reorganize it's militia
quickly as the five years time which was
given TO the states who wished To take
advantage of the provisions of the bill
will be up on jan 2l 1908.
The commission consisting OF Adjutant
General Sackett, Brig. Gen. III. S. Tanner,
Col. Frank w. Matteson of the First
Regiment, Col. Charles e. Mulhearn. oc
the Second Regiment, Col. n. w. Smith,
Asst. Judge Advocate General, Lieut..
Col Arthur w. Warfleld. Asst. Adj. Gen.
and Capt. Henry G. Cram. judge advo-
cate of the brigade, has been at work
since it's appointment on Oct. 20 by Gov.
Higgins, in preparing plans for the reor-
ganizing OF the militia.
Should the state comply with the pro-
visions of the Dick law it will receive $16.-
600 per year towards the support of the
National Guard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05

Denver. Col, Dec. 5.-When William
u. Haywood secretary-treasurer OF the
Western Federation of Miners, was in
formed yesterday that Gov. Sparks az
Nevada had asked that federal troops be
sent TO Godheld, New. he said: THE
miners at GoIdheld have been fair with
the mine owners and / cannot conceive
how federal troops could be necessary,
unless the capitalists have been unscrup-
ulous. ] have just returned from Gold
field, where I investigated the disputes
between the miners and mine owners.
There had been talk of reduction i'm
wages owing 10 the financial panic. But
this talked-of decrease has not come, 10
my knowledge.
'Secondarily. the miners were dissatis-
fled at the cashiers check system. They
were willing 10 put up with the panic,
however and offered TO accept half
wages in cashiers checks and the other
half in gold.
THE value of a cashiers check has
greatly decreased in Goldheld. Not gen
orally accepted, the miners were willing
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05

CREW SAVED,
THEIR VESSEL A
TOTAL Loss

Chatham. Mass, Dec. 5.-The tern
schooner Rebecca Shepard, which was
abandoned yesterday by her crew with
the assistance OF the Monomoy Point lfe-
savers. sank during the night, and was
practically total wreck at daylight to-
day.
Ono Of her three masts fell during the
night. and a second was washed away
this morning. As the sea on Pollock
Rip was sull very high. the life-savers
believed that the vessel will break up
during the day.
The crew Of the Shepard remained at
Monomoy Point during the night. and to-
day were loud i'm their praises OF the
work of Capt. Kelley and his crew. Tne
life-savers were also very much pleased
with yesterdays experience. not so much
for their own personal endeavors. but on
account of the excellent showing made
by the big power lifeboat In the face
of such sea and gale which ragged yes
terday. IL would have been impossible TO
have reached the schooner. but the power
boat made a slow but steady trip OF
and through gigantic cross-seas which
tumbled her about considerably but did
not stop her progress.
The crew upon reaching the schooner
instead of being exhausted by a long pull.
were able TO board the schooner without
much difficulty. while the boat was large
enough to bring all hands back. as we'll
as some OF the personal effects OF the
crew of the schooner.
The greater part of the Rebecca Shep-
ard was owned by Capt. Strout and there
was no insurance on her,
Arrangements were. made today to send
the crew back to their homes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
HOW 4 DOCTOR
MADE APOLOGY
To HELLO GIRL

New York, Dec. 5--One OF the most dis
tinguished surgeons I'm New Jersey made
the amende honorable yesterday. He is
very gruff and quick of speech. hut at
heart entirely kind and considerate.
Dr. Y. was trying TO get somebody on
the phone; the telephone girls answers
did not please him. lie spoke TO her
sharply: she answered curtly.
''Oh. keep your shirt on" cried the ex-
asperated doctor, and he hung up the re-
ceiver.
Naturally the girl complained very bit
terly TO the ger of that central, :
who went TO the doctor. his friend. and
told him he really should apologize to
the young lady.
so will" said DR.. X. and he got the
girl on the phone.
II am told hurt your feelings Miss
80 you did: you were brutal"
What did l say to your
'You told me TO keep my shirt on.
'Well. we'll: did / say that2 Never
mind Take It off. IL you choose" and the
doctor hung up the receiver
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05

A similar relationship exists in several
European countries.
Today's meeting was OF preliminary
nature. and it's purpose is regarded by its
promoters administrative as distin-
guished from legislative.
Tariff. reciprocity and matters of
finance were debarred as not within the
scope of the department.
The formation of a permanent advisory
council representing the commercial bod
les of the country is regarded as a prob
able result OF the conference. and IL is
suggested that the cooperation of the
council might extend to other depart
ments of the government that come in
close touch with the commercial inter-
ests OF the country. such as the depart
ment OF state. agriculture, the treasury
and the interior departments.
Todays program included opening
statements by Secretaries Root and
Straus. a reception by the president at
noon, and a reception tonight by Mr.. and
Mrs. Straus at their residence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
DEAF MUTE,
CONFIRMED THIEF,
GOT 80 DAYS

Ernest HerzoS. deaf and dumb man,
"a years old. was in district court today
sentenced to 30 days in Jail for stealing
articles, valued at $50. from the O'Gor-
man company
Judge Lee recognized the man and init
mated his belief that he is a confirmed
thief. He was arrested yesterday by In
spector Mcguire.
Herzog some time ago was arrested on
q similar charge and when taken TO the
Central station Lieut.. o'Neil found that
one of two boxes made to resemble
done up package, which he carried. was
a clever device.
The box was so made that one end
could easily flap down, and any article
from a counter could be put within It, At
that tine a glass dish was found within
the box.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
NOTABLE CONFERENCE
WITH COMMERCIAL men

Washington. Dec. $40 effect closer
tie between the department of commerce
and labor and the commercial bodies of
the country. a notable conference was
held today in the office of Secretary OF
Commerce and Labor Straus.
Resides Secretary of State Root, who
was invited TO attend, because the state
department is deeply interested I'm thesub-
ject of international commercial relations
and Secretary Straus, who initiated the
movement for the conference, there were
present delegates from chambers OF
commerce. boards of trade and other or
ganizations from New York, Buffalo, San
Francisco, Atlanta. Chicago New Or
leans, Baltimore. Boston. Minneapolis.
St Paul. Cincinnati. Cleveland. Portland.
Ore, Philadelphia, Pittsburg. Charleston.
s. G., Galveston, Richmond, Va, Seat
tie. Milwaukee, Denver, st. Louis and
this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
WOMAN KILLED,
SEVEN F|REMEh
ARE OVERCOME

New York, Dec. 5.-One woman was kill
ed and seven firemen overcome as the re-
suit of two fires today.
Mrs. Annie Linahan. aged rs. was burn
cd TO death in a blaze in a five-story brick
tenement at 43S East 18th street. Thirty
others were rescued from windows and
fire escapes.
Illuminating gas nearly caused the
death of seven firemen who were lighting
a blaze In store and office building at
100 William street The flames had been
nearly extinguished and the men were
flooding the sub-cellar when a gas pipe
burst. All were overcome. A detachment
Of police reserves rescued them and car
ried them TO a hospital where they recov-
cred under treatment.
The property loss OF each fire was small.