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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25
MANY Bills ARE IN
important Measures introduced
Before the illinois Leg
iSlature.
ONE AIMED AT CIGARETS
Scheme to Reform Tax System
House Committees Expected
Next Week.

| Springfield, H.. Jan. 25.-A rigid
anti-cigaret bill, providing heavy pen
alties was introduced yesterday in the
Legislature. II places the manufactur.
ers and smokers both under restric-
tions
A bill giving women the right to
vote for city officials except magis-
trates. presidential electors, county of
ficers and drainage trustees, was also
introduced
AboIiShes Grand Jury.
A bill introduced in the house pro
vides for the abolition of the grand
jury, the states attorney to proceed by
information. 1t also requires a prelim-
mary hearing before a justice unless
the accused is a fugitive or a corpora
ton or valves the hearing.
To Reform Taxation.
First steps were taken toward the
proposed abolition of the general ad
valorem tax in Illinois.
Daniel A. Campbell of Chicago. lead
er of the senate, introduced a resolu-
tiOn in the upper chamber calling for
amendments to the state constitution.
These proposed amendments seek to
repeal sections l and of article OF
the constitution and to amend section
10 thereof.
The intended effect of the amend
ments is to authorize municipal cor
porations to fix their own rates of tax
alton and to designate what rates shall
apply to various classes of property
The only restriction imposed is that
taxes shall be uniform upon the same
class of property.
Makes Certain Exemptions.
Under the present revenue law all
property is subject to a general ad va
loren tax. Under the Campbell reso-
luton ii is proposed ultimately to eX-
empt from taxation certain kinds Of
personal property. such as household |
effects. and TO make railroads. public |
utilities and franchises bear the bur
dvTr of taxation.
The tax resolution provides for sub |
mission of the proposed amendments |
to the electors of the state in Novem- |
ber. 1908. and it probably will be fol- |
lowed by another resolution calling for |
the appointment by the governor of |
tax commission
Name Committees Next Week.
Speaker Shurtlef is expected to |
name all his house committees next !
week. Minority Speaker Pattison has !
been unable, because of illness. TO pre-
pare the democratic committee list and
therefore the house may not be organ
Zed for work for 10 days.
On Pharmacy Board.
Springfield, Ill. Jan. 25.-The COVER
lOr has reappointed NJ c. Metzger of
Cairo Oh the board of pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25
MURDERER is IDENTIFIED
William WhiteIy's Slayer Was Former
Iy SchooImaster.

London, Jan. 25.-The police have
identified the murderer of William
Whitley, as Horace George Rayner. He
is supposed to have been a schoolmas-
ter. but recently was employed and
lived in cheap hotel at Bloomsberry.
The motive for the crime is still a
mystery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25
IRISH REJECT SOCIALISM
Labor Conference Votes Down Amend
nent to the Constitution.

Belfast, Ireland. Jan. 25.-By an over
whelming majority the delegates of the
labor conference today rejected the
proposed amendment to the constitU-
tional party, the effect of which would
have been to transform it into an avow-
edly socialistic organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25
Many Fail to Appear.
Approves New Ministry.

Msd-iS, Jan. 25.-King Alfonso has
app-srs4 the conservative ministry
headed ES Senor Maura as premier
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25
Well Authenticated Re-
port is Not Official
Iy Confirmed.
LANDING REQUESTED
Correspondence With Rear Ad-
miral Davis is Made
Public.


son to believe Governor SwettenhaG
of Jamaica has forwarded his resigna
tion to the colonial Office. The officials
will neither confirm nor deny the re-
port, but admit having received a dis
patch of a confidential character from
the governor.
Landed Upon Request.
Washington, ID. c., Jan. 25.-Rear
Admiral Davis did not land United
States marines at Kingston until re-
quested to do so by the officials of ia
maica
This has been established by the re-
ceipt of the official correspondence
from Rear Admiral Evans. The letter
proves that Admiral Davis did not in
any way transgress the rules of inter
national law in landing men at King
StOn.
Makes statement.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf last
night gave out a statement on the re-
ceipt in which he said:
THE department has received the
full text of the correspondence between
Rear Admiral Davis, commanding the
squadron of naval vessels which Wis
tied Kingston, Jamaica, after the earth
quake. and Sir Alexander Swetten-
ham, governor of jamaica.
From this correspondence it ap-
pears that Admiral Davis landed d par
ty of six men for the purpose of guard
ing and securing the archives of the
American consulate, ana another party
of 10 men for the purpose of clearing
away the wreckage.
Asked to Innd zen.
Later. upon the earnest entreaty
of the colonial secretary and the in
spectOr of police, who spoke for the
governor (the governor being absent
from the city,. 30 men were landed I'M
der arms from tne Indiana 70 Overawe
an alleged mutiny at the penitentiaTy,
containing 500 or GOO prisoners. Ad-
miral Davis then proceeded by carriage
TO visit the governor at Kings house, |
and found him living with his family !
in tents and was accompanied to the |
city by the governor. That same af- !
tCrnOon, upon request of the governor, |
the men were withdrawn from shore !
and returned to their ships.
THE action Of Admiral Davis in !,
landing. under the circumstances, is |
not without precedent, there being nu-
merous cases TO Justify it."
Buried 800 Bodies.
London, Jan. 25.-Last evening the
colonial Office gave out two reports .
from the governor on conditions in ia
maica. He says up to date 500 bodies
have been buried, in addition TO a num-
ber OF remains that could not be dis
tinguished or identified. The governor
estimates 200 bodies are still buried in
the ruins. /
There are 5000 homeless people in
tent shelter. There are 1000 patients
in hospitals and many injured are
being treated in their homes. Snght
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25
S25,OOO Loss Near Vincennes.

Vincennes, Ind, Jan. 25.-Two breaks
in the Wabash levee, one at Mariah
Pond. seven miles north of Vincennes,
and one four miles north of Emison,
flooded nearly 10000 acres of rich low
er Shaker prairie bottom land, causing
an estimated property and crop dam
age of So. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25
Flood Causes Train wreck,

Marietta, Ohio. Jan. 25.-High water
in the Ohio river caused a Baltimore
& Ohio freight train on the Marietta
branch to plunge through bridge and
the entire train was wrecked All the
crew was killed, including Engineer
Harry Taylor of Parkersburg, w Va,
and Brakeman Frank Rowland and
George Whitney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25
DYKES STILL BREAK
ALONG OHIO RIVER
Indiana Township Flooded and 800
Forced to FIee-Train
Wrecked.

Merom, Ind, Jan. 25.-The Wabash
river levee protecting an entire town
ship broke late yesterday afternoon AMI
the 800 people of the valley had to
fee for their lives. The Illinois Central
railroad tracks at Riverton were wash
ed out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25
But One PeremptOry Challenge.

There was but one peremptory chal-
ienSe. and this was by jerome in eN-
cusing a talesman named Charles S.
Nesbit The similarity in name TO
Harry X. Thaw's wife's caused the eX-
animation of the talesman 10 be follow
ed with much interest. He was appar-
emily about to be accepted, when Jer-
ONE challenged in behalf of the people
Mrs. Thaw. the prisoners mother,
was in court tOdaV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25
AboIishes Grand Jury.

A bill introduced in the house pro
vides for the abolition of the grand
jury, the states attorney to proceed by
1t also requires a prelim-
mary hearing before a justice unless
the accused is fugitive or a corpora
tion or valves the hearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-25

Springfield, Ill. Jan. 25.-The COVE
nor has reappointed NJ. c. Me,zSer {
Cairo Oh the board of pharmacy.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
Black Walnut.

Black walnut is produced in this country at an annual rate of about 33,. 000,000 feet. The larger portion of it now comes from southwestern Mis-. souri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Indian territory, although there is some scat. tering growth still picked up in 1n- diana, Ohio, Tennessee and West Vir- ginia. The most considerable stand of the wood remaining east of the Mis-. sissippi river is on the upper waters of the Guyandotte river in West Vir. ginia, says a writer in The Southwest. The home demand for black walnut lumber is only for comparatively small quantities. Its use is largely confined to gun stocks, novelties, electrical work, etc. The chief demand for wal. nut comes from Germany and Ham, burg is the commercial center of the market
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30

views or the speaker upon controver- sal religious questions are never sought to be impressed, not only for the reason that the rules forbid any attempt at proselyting or any attack or creed upon creed, but because the audience enjoys the unique privilege or answering back; and the clergyman who speaks for the first time from the Cooper Union platform faces the novelty of having crude thought or lnapt statements challenged, and per haps refuted, by his hearers.
 According to the statement of Prof. Charles Sprague Smith, founder and director of the institute, an occasional roll call of the audience by .fsms" discloses philosophical anarchists, socialists of every phase, single tax CTS and adherents of every creed un- der the sun as well as adherents of no creed at all"
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
4 SERIOUS SITUATION.

The senate is just now confronted with a serious condition of affairs Governor Little's condition is by no means fully determined. It is claimed by several that he is getting well and will in a short time be able to resume his official duties. It is claimed by others that he is insane and will most likely never be able to return to his of flee and perform the duties of governor again. If the latter be true, and he should return to the state, the office of governor would be in the hands of a few men who would come near making a great part of the state crazy also. If Governor Little is or is not insane and remains out of the state the office of Governor will have to be filled by either the present acting governor or by lieutenant governor to be elected by the senate and there is difference of opinion as to who would act after the lieutenant governor has been elected.
 It is quite certain however that if Gov. Little should return to the state for a short time and resume the office and afterwards leave again, the leuten- ant governor-elect would be governor. There is a strong probability now that whoever is elected president of the sen- ate at the close of the session will be governor of Arkansas. Then the senate is confronted with the proposition of electing a governor of the state. The senate has some good men in it but it is doubtful if there is man in that body at the present time who is in every way fitted to be governor of the state. It is a serious situation for the senate to be confronted with the question ot electing a governor who would be the choice of all the people. A few cases of this kind would soon lead the people to thinking about new constitutional office, that of lieutenant governor, to be elected biennially as the governor i; elected.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
LITTLE PRESCOTT LAWS

Sec. 264 Anyperson not hay ing a permit to use water from Prescott water works system, but who shall use the same from any residence, store, office, or other place of business of anoth- CT, or other who have such per init, shall be deemed guilty of an otfense against this ordinance, and shall be punished upon con, viction thereof in any sum not less than one nor more than fifty dollars, and each day of such use of water shall be separate of fense.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
Barnes Explained Why.

Many people in this section remem, Der Augustus Barnes, who for years drove the stage between Tilton and Franklin, before the railroad was built Dr. Tucker, president of Dartmouth college. tells of riding across from Tih ton one day. Just out of Triton, on the sandy bank of Winnipiseogee river. is located the Hilton cemetery.
 Dr. Tuncker was occupying a seat beside the venerable driver, and as they passed the city of the dead, he said: That is a queer place for a cemetery. l wonder why such spot was selected?'
 Barnes explanation was short and to the point, his answer being: Easy digging "-Boston Herald.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
ONE CHURCH IN GOTHAM THAT IS ALWAYS FILLED

IN view of the appeal of a delegation \ of New York clergymen to Presi. dent Roosevelt to aid them in induc. ing the people of the metropolis to attend religious services it is inter. esting to note that there is one church in New York that is not troubled by the problem of filling its pews. per. haps for the reason that it is an alto. gether new church, based upon the doctrine of the brotherhood and in- Independence of man, and uniting all creeds while advocating none. The Peoples Church." as it is called, flourishes in the midst of the East side population under the aus. pices of the Peoples institute. It's meetings are held during 25 or 30 weeks of the year in the large hall of Cooper Union, and not infrequently the attendance is 2,O00 or more.
 In this unique church the personal
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30

BOUNDING out a romance that has N as side issues a shock for Pitts burg society, thrills for New York and Paris, bearing on the destiny of the worlds biggest industrial concern and general interest for men and women the globe over, William Ellis Corey soon will take to S03 Fifth av- enue as his bride Miss Mabelle Gill man, the actress and singer.
 Corey was reelected president of the United States Steel Corporation largely through his own ability and the influence of H. c. Prick. His re- tention in that position at his record salary of S100000 a year is consid- cred to be sufficient vindication of his usefulness to the company and of the fact that his standing as a business man had not been affected by his do- nestle troubles.
 But it is said to be possible that even that large salary will be in- creased heavily and that Corey may go down in history as the most highly paid corporation officer in the world.
 At any rate, the steel mans plans
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
COREY RENTS HOUSE AND
 WILL SOON WED ACTRESS

show he is resolved on asserting him. self not only in business but in SO ciety. He has leased the Fifth av- enue house from Mrs. James E. Mar tin, who is going abroad for year.
 It is not the most pretentious build ing in 'millionaires' row" but it is the best dwelling Corey can get in New York in the wealthy district and the fact that he has leased it only for 12 months is taken as an indica- ton that he will provide more elab- crate home for his bride by the time they are ready to make their first at tack on the inner Notifications of metropolitan society.
 The present plan is that Miss GIL man shall be married to Corey in Paris Cable dispatches of recent days have told of extensive purchases made by her in the bazaars and jew elry stores of the French capitals most fashionable district and the do- nestle wires have quoted her rela- tives as saying they would cross the ocean to see her become Corey's bride
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
TEMPERANCE NOTES

THE BUSINESS CRUSADEagainst liquor grows, and is the most hopeful feature in the temper ance campaign. We have record ed with pleasure the action of the great railroad corporations which prohihittheuse of liquor by their employees, for, whatever their motive, the act not only prevents certain people from drinking, but shows that there is a new standard being set, which will have widespread influence. Now we are glad to receive another concession to opublic opinion made by an advertising company con trolling the display in the street cars. It was asked by the w. c. T. U. to assist in the work, and got this response: Our com pany control advertising space in ninety five per cent, of the street car lines of New England for the next ten years. l have given orders that from this time on, no solicitation be made and no advertising be taken for liquor, beer or any other article coming in the line of intoXicants. We have one contract running now in the surface cars and a small one in the elevated that we shall be obliged to carry until the con tract terminates or suffer heavy damages; but after they expire you may be assured that there will be no more advertising of this kind in our cars" It was learned that it would cost the company S1S0,000 to refuse to ac- cept contracts already in sight the coming year.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
Pats Prize Effort.

An American visiting Dublin told some startling stories about the height of some of the New York buildings. An Irishman who was lis- tening stood it as long as he could. and then queried;
 "Ye haven't seen our newest hotel. have yep
 The American thought not.
 We'll said the Irishman, tits so tall that we had to put the two top stories on hinges"
 What for?" asked the American.
 "So we could let 'em down till the moon went by" said Pat
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
TELEPNCNE 24z
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Any erroneous reflection upon the charac- ter standing or reputation Of any person firm or corpordton which may appear in the col umns of The News will be gladly corrected upon it's being brougrl to the attention of the publishers.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30

Just now there are few games of politics being played about the state house in Little Rock that are as sly as the slyest. Everybody is figuring on the situation and everybody who can even smell the pie is reaching for it.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
Frugal Soul.

Visitor-I do hope that poor Jack. your brother, does not grieve too much at my having broken our en. gagement, feel sure he must be very unhappy. What did he say, dear?
 The sister-Oh, he said what a jol- ly lucky thing it was you broke it off this week instead of next, as it saved him from having to buy you birth. day present.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30

The man in public office who uses that office for his own pubic conven- fence and gets mad with those who sug- gest the truth to him is very poor official.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30

Has it occurred to you that there is really nothing of national interest just at this time-not even a big murder trial? And is not the country getting along just as well without anything of the sort?
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1907.
My C arden.

A garden is a lovesome thing God wots
 Rose plot. F'ringed pool Fernd Grot
 The yarieSt school Of peace; and yet the fool Contends that God is not Not God in gardens: when the eve is cooE Nay but l have sign; Iris very sure God walks in mine.
 Thomas Edward Bro wn
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30
UDe Nrescott Dal!p News.

Application made for entry as second-claSs matter into the postoffce at Prescott Ark
The Prescott daily news., 1907-04-30

To Lost CH3d. My little child so far away, Hast thou forgotten me? And does some Mother Soul in Heaven Play kissing games with thee? Then does it seem, the playing done. The hour is come for rest, And that as yellow as the moon Thy head lies on her breast. I bid you hold him, Mother Soul As if he were your own; l bid thee softly, softly lie o child that l have known! .Harper's BaZar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-15
POLISH E TEREIsTss.
Madam sembrich So Declares All Her
 Country People.

Madam semnbrich So Declares All Her
 Country People.
 Mime. Marcella Sembrich, the famous prima donna, who is to be heard here April 2, is a Slav to her finger tips. we are extremists, you know. we Salvs," said prima donna recently to an interviewer who had called at her apartments in the Hotel Savoy in New York. Tn youth we are by nature in- clined to gayety. But. after few years have passed, we lean equally to the melancholy And our temperament is expressed in the music of sur compos- ers-above all, in Chopin. It is heard in our folk-song Listen
 Then seating herself at the piano, and letting her delicate hands stray lightly over the keys for 1oment. she sang, as only she, of living art ists, could have sung, some of the airs of her own native Poland.
 To love and understand such music absolutely one must have something of the Slav in ones own soul. Yet the most Gallic, the most Anglo-Saxon nearer would have delighted in the charm, the art, the skill of the wonder ful singer by whom it was interpreted.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-15
GREENE IS SELECTED
ASSISTANT CLERK or SUPREME
 COURT PROMOTED.
Named hy Justices for New Position as Associate Secretary, Created by Recent Session of Leg
 aslatwre.

Robert H. Greene, for twelve years assistant to the Clerk to the supreme Court, was selected yesterday by the justices of the Supreme Court to have the office of additional secretary 70 the Court. recently created oy tne Legislature, Leon McCord retaining the other secfetaryship.
 Porter McCay of Montgomery Will succeed Mir. Greene as assistant to the Clerk to the Supreme Court, R. F. Ligon. Jr.
 Mir. Greene Is native of Tuscaioo- ga. but is now a citizen of Montgom- cry. During his twelve years resi- dence in Montgomery he has gained many friends and his faithful and able performance of his duties in the office of the Clerk to the Supreme Court mas obtained for him the admiration or members of the Bar all over the state. He is thoroughly familiar with the work of the Supreme Court, and is' therefore. signally competent to dis charge the duties of the new office.
 The office to which MT. Greene was elected yesterday Is additional to the office held by Mir. McCord. Each sec retary is assigned to one division of the Supreme Court. so that the laoors formerly imposed upon one man will now be divided.
 The office has an annual emolument of $1,650.
 Mir. McCay has been employed by the firm of Rushton and Coleman, attor- neys at law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-15
ADMITS HIS GUILT.
WALTER HOLLIS PLEADS GUHTl
 AND PAYS FINE.
Meridian Young Man Charged With sending Improper Literature Through the MaiIs---Many
 Moonshiners Convicted.

walter Hollis, the young white man of Meridian, who Is charged with send ing improper literature through the mails. pleaded guilty yesterday in the United States Court and was fined s250 for the offense. He paid the fine and was released.
 Hollis was neatly dressed when he appeared before Judge Jones openly admitting his violation of the law, but feeling sorry for his transgression. He formerly resided in CovinBton county, but is now employed as bookkeeper in Meridian, where he Is said to be prospering.
 The young man was charged with sending out circulars of an Improper character. One of these letters, sent by him from Sanford. Covington county, to s. F. Seawell of Eagle Springs. N. C., was in possession of the government Hollis claimed this was the only letter sent out by him. He was indicted by the federal grand jury at this term of court.
 The Hollis case was the only one among a number of othe, cases dis posed of yesterday in the United States Court A batch of illicit dis tiIlers were arraigned for trial, some pleaded guilty, others were tried and convicted and only one was acquitted
 Here is the list of cases disposed of
 Milton Adams, a white man of Gen. eva county, charged with illicit distill- ing was found guilty ana fined SloG and sentenced to six months imprison- ment in the Geneva county jail.
 Glen Faulk, a negro of Dale county up for illicit distilling. pleaded guilty