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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-04
DAVENPORT

Four New Gases of Diphtheria.-
Four cases of diphtheria in two days
are reported to the city clerk. With
the desire of the people of Davenport
and of the health department to wipe
out the disease, and with December
only begun the report is not the most
pleasing. The victims are all children
and are Lille Wichelman, 2010 West
Second street; Chauncey Ruhl, 1929
West Sixth street: Hattie Curran. 100
Ripley street, and May Richardson,
52S West Second street.
Lets Contract for Roof--The con-
tract has been let for the roofing of
the Independent Light & Power COM
pany's gas plant i'll the western part
of the city. After due consideration
of the bids, which have been in the
hands of the company for some time,
the contract was let to c. H. Hipwen
of Davenport, he being the lowest bid
der. AS an indication of the keenness
of the competition for the job, there
were 81 bidders. all including Kansas
City. St. Louis, Chicago and other
big firms which were evidently desir
Gus of securing the work
Ferry Franchise Deferred.-The
Bettendorf council has requested more
time TO consider the franchise for the
Van Patten ferry to Moline. A month
was asked to secure a permit from
c. S. Watkins for a landing place.
Negro Bound OVERFLOW Allen, the
tnL hnr Cd wit I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-04
MOLINE

New Manager of Band.-Alfred |
Freed is now manager of the Light |
Guard band, succeeding " E. Brown, |
who has resigned. Mr.. Brown will re-
main with the band as musician
Money for Postoffice.-The sum of
$4,000 for the new Moline postoffice
is included in the estimates. submitted
to congress at Washington by Secre
tary of the Treasury Cortelyou for
the new fiscal year The sum allotted
Moline is part of the $4,000 appro-
is understood to be for expenditures
to be made during the new year in
advancing the Moline improvement.
Want Electric and Gas Franchise
East Moline has a chance to have an
electric light and gas plant. At the
regular meeting of the council Mon
day night Harry Swartz, manager of
the Central Union Telephone office in
East Moline, and Charles Knoor asked
that the council pass an ordinance
granting them a 20-year franchise to
| operate an electric light and gas light
and gas heating plant in the city. The
matter was put before the council but
action was deferred until another
meeting, when some action will prob
ably be taken.
Cemetery Board Needs Money
, Charges for graves in public ground
and for digging graves at Riverside
cemetery have been advanced by the
cemetery board, the change to take
effect at once. Hereafter the charge
for single adult grave in public
ground will be $40 instead of IS, and
for an infant 81 instead of SIS. The
charge for digging an adult grave will
be $3.50 instead of $3.50 and for an
infant $3.50 instead of $3.50. The
finances of the board are such as tC
demand these changes. The newly
acquired Crawford tract will have tC
be opened next summer and little
money is on hand to meet this heavy
expense. This is but one considera
ton. General conditions called for ar
increase in some department of tht
boards receipts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-04

Negro Bound OVERFLOW Allen, the
negro who was arrested charged with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
YOUTSEY ON STAND
 IN POWERS TRIAL Damaging Testimony Given
 Against Defendant TAYLOR PROMISED PARDON Youtsey Tells of Placing Guns In Pow ers' Office and of Hearing the
 Shot Fired Which Killed
 Senator Goebel.
TAYLOR PROMISED PARDON

Georgetown, Ky. December 10.-Con- vict Henry E. Youtsey. now serving a life sentence for complicity in the as sassination of Goebel went on the
 witness stand today in the Caleb Pow CTS trial. Youtsey told of a conver- sation he had with Dr. W. Y. Johnson in his office regarding plans for killing Goebel and of the purchase by himself of smokeless cartridges in Cincinnati.
 He said before the cartridges were of fered, Joh nson became impatient and said he could shoot Goebel with his pis- tol from the secretary of states win dow, cursing Goebel at the time.
 The forenoon session was taken. up with the testimony of Youtsex, who told of the plot to kill Senator Goebel, giving 2 detailed account 4feadng up to the tra sedS and the preparations which he had arranged for the shooting. It was Yontsey who met James. Howard, who is alleged to have done the shoot ing. uponj his arrival in Frankfort. Youtsey told of placing guns In Pow CTS office, faising the window and dra wing gethe curtain to the window, of pointing loutl Goebel as, he approached the capitol apd seeing Howard aim at his victim e>4le then left the room and heard tBfe crack of rifle as he was descending the stair. The witness con nected Powers directly with the tragedy by stating that he fixed the door for the entrance of the assassin and approved of the plan.
 In his testimony he also gave very damaging testimony against Governor Taylor, W. J. Davison ". II. Cullom and others connected with the state of- fees. The witness said that 1aylor dictated u letter 10 him asking for Howard to come to Frankfort to do the job" and that he stated that he would give $150O, pardon and mili- man who killed Goebel Youtsey was still on the stand at noon, the com monwealth not having finished with him.
 When court resumed after dinner, Youtsey continued his direct testimony. He identified the original affidavit which he gave Powers while both were in the Louisville jail in which Youtsey made oath that he know nothing against Powers to connect him in any way with the assassination of GoebeL The affidavit. the witness stated was given to Powers at his request for the ! purpose of getting Powers new trial as his case was then proceeding in the court of appeals.
 An agreement purporting to have been given to Youtsey in exchange for the affidavit was also put in evidence. | The agreement was to the effect that the affidavit made by Youtsey for Pow CTS should not be made public and ! should be returned to Youtsey in b days. Youtsey stated that he knew when he made the statements sworn to | in the affidavit that they were false and that Powers knew 1t, too, but l Powers said he must have new hear l ing. He said Powers wrote the agree ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Personal and General.

]. M Perkins is in Montgomery on business
 MT. and Mrs. Frank M. Slye will en- certain Thursday night in honor of Rev. and Mrs. B. B. Glasgow.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres byterian church will give a bazaar and supper at the Presby yterian hall on Nineteenth street and Avenue G Thursday and Friday. December 12 and 13. Turkey Will be served Thursday and chicken pie Friday number of fancy and useful articles suitable for Christmas presents will be offered for sale. Everybody invited,
 MT. Henry Powell entertained his friends last night at his home on Aye nue G and Seventeenth street. Music, and games were the principal features and during the evening refreshments were served A most delightful even ing was spent Among those present were Miss Vera Barton, Miss Jennie Pfeil, Miss Lily Cross. Misses Minnie and Dora Pledger. Mrs. D. A. Schols, Mrs. Joseph Shenezfell, Messrs. l.. A.. Reagor. John McNutt, J. Edwards, R.. T. Tatem, Feb Nichols, j. Hodges, w.. r. Gordan. F. c. Moore, c. J. Herbert, C. II. Mandy and many oth hers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Frank Rye Is Shot.

Frank Rye, a popular Italian saloon keeper on Nineteenth street and Avenue K. was shot and seriously wounded by Walter flames this morning about F o clock
 The shooting occurred at Ryes place of business and caused much excitement for tre time being. From sta atements made by witnesses the two men were testing with each other. which resulted in one or the other getting angry Rye, it is said, drew a knife though he main tains it was simply a key flames drew his pistol and fired, the shot taking ef- feet in the abdomen. though not striking a fatal spot. He claims the shooting was accidental and that he only intended to bluff Rye when he pulled his pist al and that ne inadvertently fired The in- iured man was carried to his home near by and medical assistance summoned. pr Gr1fiiths responded and succeeded in eS- tracing the bullet. At a late hour Rye was resting well and unless compilations arise will recover. flames was placed under arrest by Officer Clern Roswell and locked up in the city jail. He re fused to make any statement in reference to the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Humane Society Meets.

The EnsleN Humane society held a most interesting meeting tonight in the Presbyterian hall, Nineteenth street. The meeting was called to order by C, II. Mandy president. pr. A. Ora wford offered prayer. The reports of the diff ferent officers were received and showed much progress. The officers are much gratined at the interest shown and the good work that is being accomplished After the business meet ing the following programme was ren dered.
 Instrumental solo--Miss Nina Ran dall
 Song, My Dear'-John E. owens. Flute Solo--A. C. Hagen.
 Song "Lenorie' rie'-Crawford Perkins.
 Trio-Miss Randall, Miss Wood and J. E. owens
 Song-Miss Zaidee Rogers.
 Flute Solo, Sleigh Bells'-A. '. Hazen.
 Song. My Lassie Candy Coon"-J. E. Owens.
 Instrumental Solo-Miss Nina Ran dall.
 The numbers were exceedingly well rendered and much appreciated by the large audience that was present. The next meeting of the club will be the second Tuesday in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
DISTRICT ATTORNEY DEFENDS
 INJUNCTION PENDENTE LITE

Editor Age-Herald, Birmingham, Ala.
 Dear Sir From reading your recent editorials "On the Abuse of Injunctions. and on Judge Newmans Decision on the Rate Laws" your reuuers would be led to infer that "The ever-present Johnny -on-the-Spot Injunction" had been availed of in the railroad litigation in Alabama
 Only one injunction pendentc lite has been issued in the rate cases in Alabama. That was issued after weeks notife to tine commission and after it's able counsel admitted, in open court. that no course was left the court but to issue the in- functions. The case was so plain that they said they would not appeal Would you hold these attorneys up as particeps crminis in d Johnny the Spot h. Junction?'
 Some restraining orders have been granted against the new legsationaat the extra session The commission has not been heard upon them, and the effect of the restraining orders, as you know, is only to stop things where they are until the truth can be gotten at by hearing the other side Is it at all just to say that the President may have had his eye on Alabama when he referred to the general subject of injunctions?
 You say the pith of Judge Newman's decision Is that the rates must prove themselves confiscatory before their in justice can be proved or disproved.' At least six months must elapse,' said Judge Newman, before valuable data on this subject can be furnished" You forget that Judge Newman issueu restraining or ders and injunctions pen .sEte lite against the freight rates in Georgia, and held them up on the facts presented to him
 
 could determine, on final hsariEs wEe ther they were confiscatory or not. His ruling on the freight rates. in suDstance, was that the case presented such strong proba bility of confscation that it was his duty not to experiment by actual trial of the rates The right to experiment with other peoples property depends upon the facts of the particular case. In the pas senger rate matter he did not make positive order with the information then at hand, ruling that if the railway showed substantial loss after six months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Methodist Centennial.

Montgomery. December lO-(Special)- At meeting held last night the special committee of the Alabama Conference Historical society," which body is part of the Alabama conference of the Meth odst church. began arrangements to eel ebrate some time next year the centen- nial of Alcoholism in Alabama. The com mittee was selected at the recent meet ing in Enterprise, and is composed of Thomas NI owen, charman; Revs. ]. NJ. Dannelley, Frank Seay, C. H. Mot ley, E. N. Crawford. Judge William IL. Thomas and J. A. Wilkinson It is pro- vded that exercises commemorative of the occasion be held in all the Alabama ch ,rches and Sunday schools, which the society will prepare programmes. It is also contemplated that the beginning of series of exercises along this line be held lat Montgomery and Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

trial, application for restraining order scould be renewed as to passenger rases
 Judge Newman's decision went off on what he supposed to be the effect of the decisions under the fourteenth amendment as sto what might be considered confisca tory, when as much as five per cent, 1 think it was, was earned. Later decisiona of the supreme court are morc liberal on that point.
 You also forget, in critioising tLe injurc- tions here that the precise unesticn in Alabama is not whether the rates are con fiscatory, in the sense that man is not deprived of all income vadteYer on his property. According to your ideas four per cent could not be complained of al- though more swas necessary to Keep the road in proper condition, and although other quasl-public businesses, sucht as water works, gas works, street railroads, wharves and the like, under the law of Alabama, are allowed to earn much more. Whether not that is not denial CT 'the equal protection of the laws" under the Constitution, is a question the courts will have to decide. Most every one would say 1t was unfair even if it was legal
 The fourteenth amendment IS lot the only check upon tue legislative power in Alabama. The power Of the legiss ture under section 213 of the Constitution is confined to preventing unjust discriniina- ton and extortion. and requiring reason able and just rates of freight and paascn- ger tariffs, and to prohibit the charging of other than just and reasonable rates The legislature has no power to enforce ''unreasonable' rates, whether they go 10 the verge of eoniiscation or not.
 The railroad companies are only con- tending for their rights in the courts, and it does seem that it would be better to try all the legal questions involved there than in the newspapers.
 Surely you do not think apart from any question of law. that it is right to cut down railroads in their freight and pas senger rates so that they cannot e3rn enough money to pay good wages, under efficient service and keep up with the wants of the public, and make q fair re- turn to the owners of the property Yours truly, GEO. W. JONES,
 District Attorney L. X N R. R. Co.
 Montgomery, December g, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Cowboy and Cook Engage In Duel

Deadwood, s. D., December l0.-Bernard Prentice, q cowboy, Is dead and Dick Moran, cooks who recently came tp Deadwood from Kansas City, will prob- ably die as the result of a duel last night Two women, Bennie Fowler and Belle Haskell. narrowly escaped being shot, five shots heinz fired at them during the fight. Prentice and Moran are said to have quarrelled about Miss Fowler and the duel was the result. A dozen shots were exchanged Prentice was shot through the head and died immediately. Moran received d bullet in the breast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Havemeyer,s Successor.

New York, December 10.-W. B. Thomas today WAS elected acting president of the American Sugar Refining company to fill the vacancy caused by the death of H. O. Havemeyer. Tie vacancy in the board of directors caused by MT. Have meyers death was filled by the election of his son. Horace Havemeyer, to that position. MT Thomas, the acting presi- dent. as vice president of the company, has been in charge of the company's re- fineres q Boston,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

the catch that holds the racket wheel failed to hold, causing the wrench to fly around and strike Fluker on the head with terrific force fracturing his skull in such a manner as to cause his brains to ooze out. He was carried to the Cunningham hospital where his in juiAes were attended to, though the physicians have but slight hope of his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Insurance Case Decided.

Columbus, O., December 10.-1he su- rreme court tonight gave a decision in the case of the supreme tent, Knights ot 'he Maccabees vs. Caroline NJ. Roedel, Mus llingum county, that sustains the suicide provision of the insurance policies. Will liam K. Roedel. a member holding sS@9 insurance. committed suicide in February, 1904. Tine order rendered his wife S4'2, equal to double the amount of assess nlents he had paid as the policy provision promised but she demanded the full S50O. She loses the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
RECEIVER IS APPOINTED.
AIvan D. Given, Druggist, Is Forced
 Into Bankruptcy,

Huntsville, December l0.-- cSpecialD The business of Alvan D. Given. drug F. Cooper as receiver in involuntary bankruptcy this afternoon. Creditors filed petition this afternoon before Referee Murphy. The liabilities of the business amount to $7000. and the as sets are $5000, consisting of a stock of drugs.
 k. F. Harlan, a saloon man of De- eatur filed a voluntary petition in bank kruptcy today. His liabilities are $621S, and assets $9SS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Goes To New Charge.

Tuscaloosa, December lo-CSpecial)- The Rev. $. E. Wasson and Mrs. Wasson left here this morning, the former Tor his new charge at Huntsville, For the mast year MT. Wasson has been the pastor of the First Methodist church in this city, and during that time has made many strong friends in Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Mills Close Down.

Andalusa, December 1O.--(special mills of the Empire Lumber Co.,, the largest in the state. have clos cause of the slack demand for the The employees number loo to lSO, pay roll runs more than $l5OO ,f They will probably be out several as repairs to the whole plant are made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Penalty of $500 a Minute.

New York, December 10.--A penalty of $500 a minute-the heaviest ever imposed by the city-is imposed in a contract just signed with the New York Edison com pany. The company must pay this if it fails within three minutes after a fire alarm is given to furnish adequate power to operate pumps from the eity's new high pressure water mains between Cham oers and Twenty-third streets. The new service will be completed tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11


 D. ningham, president of f.f iment association, will
 the people of Ensley
 at the opera house. A special programme has been prepared, including many musical numbers. Mrs. J. w. Minor will preside. Mrs Matlock is very able and pleasing speaker and thoroughly conversant with the subject of school improvement. She has been ln- strumental in organizing branches of the association in various parts of the state and has recently formed branch at the Minor school in Ensley. The purpose of the association is to create in the mind of the child taste for the beauti- ful and to improve it's environments. The child is made in a measure responsi ble for the adornment of the school and the beautifying of the ground. The as sociation does not seek to usurp any rights of the regular authorities but rather to assist them in making the school and grounds as attractive as possible. It suggests providing suitable books in each class room. the hanging of pictures in the halls and rooms, to furnish q room set apart as a sick room by providing a couch and a few simple remedies ill case of emergency, to plant flowers and trees about the grounds and many other things that tend to brighten and beau tify the school surroundings.
 Ensley Is justly proud of it's schools and it's efficient corps of teachers and this movement is in keeping with the pol icy of the board of education and the superintendent to have them second to none in the country.
 The public is invited to attend this meeting, especially the patrons of the schools, as the cooperation of the par onts with the teachers is necessary for the success of the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Court For Dothan.

Dothan, December 1o.-(special.) )-Hard work is being done to have section of the United States court established here. As it is the people have to go to Montgomery which is many miles away. A bill to this effect is being considered in Congress and will be passed 1t is hnned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Bonaparte Will Settle It.

Chicago. December 1o.-The Record Herald today says: The question of Pres ident Roosevelts desire about being non- irated for third term will be settled once for all one way or another Deeem- Der 2i. when Attorney General Bonapal te addresses q banquet of the new Illinois Athletic club i'll Chicago. The Presidents special views and his third term ideas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Neoro Probably Fatally Hurt.

George Fluker, a negro employed as a car Jumper at the steel plant met with an. accident this morning that will probably terminate fatally.
 Fluker was dumping q car at the coal bins. using for that purpose a large iron wrench. By some means
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

Snap up values in Overcoats and Suits. A good time to buy one $3O.OO value for $20.00. We'll take your scrip.
 MARLEY & BAUMAN,
 1924 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

Winter Tourist Tickets to Georgia, Florida and Cuban points are now being sold by Southern Railway. Through sleeper to Jacksonville, Fla, with Dining Gar service. For tickets, sleeper reservation and all information, apply at City Ticket Office, Morris Hotel Building. Phone: Bell 3067, Peoples 617.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
The Ben telephone Company
 111e Human Side
4 he

While electricity the basis of the telephone business this known quantity is controlled by human beings Almost without cepon these human beings working give you good phone service citizens Birmingham They pride inspiration necessary perform their duties accurately factoriy
 We know they faithful workers Whatever their they mistakes the and energies bending toward accomplishing the ect xsenceto give prompt and telephone service.
 lines promptly the total telephone stations in Birmingham, the proportion of those suffering from defects in the service very small Perhaps that when your telephone
 all the subscribers enjoying good the energies great organization trying your trouble speedily possible The fact that your phone temporarily disarranged does that every telephone this in the fix The entire system judged by telephone any than city be judged by citizen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
savinos Bank Closes Doors.

Corlnth, Miss. Dec. 10.-The rishomlngo Savings bank. private institution owned by J. W. Taylor failed to open it's doors this morning. The bank has branches at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
or Uyu n0Hs 70 n fIIg 2 moval Sale for $12.00.
 MARLEY & BAUMAN,
 1924 First Avenue.
FOR SALE.

16 fine mules; 5 Troy dump wagons; 3 fiat bottom wagons. Terms. J. F. GRAHAM.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

For information About Rates and Service Call Contract Department Number 908O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

RolllIa8 eI e.a8 suIts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
WILL TELL HOW T0
 BEAUT|FY SCHOOL Mrs. MatIock to Deliver Ad-
 dress In Ensley
FRANK RYE SHOT BY HAMES
loon Proprietor Will yer From Injuries. ciety Holds h. g Meeting.

(special).-Mrs J. ningham, president of nent association, will | the people of Ensley
Sharp County record., 1907-03-29

Correspondents should not fail
to have their letters reach ,ls o.
Sharp County record., 1907-03-29
II A r D Y

II, M, Jackson loaded q cur OF
alfalfa hay Monday, which no
sold in Jonosboro,
s. l.. Guthrie, q retired mer.
chant Of Franklin, was transact
ing business in Hardy a couple
Of days this week.
Miss Alma jennings returned
TO her home near franklin Mon
day, after an extended visit here
with relatives and friends.
D. &, Rigdon left last Friday
for Higginson, White county,
where he will go into the sawmill
business. Mr., Rigdon sold his
sawmill located noar King Mills
a tow weeks ago,
Allen Weaver, an aged farmer
OF North township, died Friday
nieht, He was 1nly sick a few