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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
RADICALS WIN A sKlRMIsH
Compel Social Democrats in Russian
Douma to Drop Candidate.

st. Petersburg. March S.-The first
skirmish to control opposition in the
lower house of parliament was won
today by the radicals, who compelled
the constitutional democrats to aban-
don their candidate for vice presideat
and accept nominees of the radical GOA
lition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
TEACHER KILLED BY PUPILS
Oklahoma Instructor Beaten for At
tempting to Whip Boy.

Gotebo, Okla. March S.-Because he
attempted to whip a boy pupil, Perry
Evans. teacher of a country school
north of here. was assaulted here yes
terday by number of male students
and injured so that he died a few hours
later. The young men, who admitted
the assault, are under arrest. The act
aroused intense indignation in the
neighborhood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
COAL RATES GO HIGHER
Illinois Roads Add 10 Cents Ton to
Rates INTO Chicago.

Chicago, March S.-Coal carrying
roads in Illinois have decided to in
crease rates 10 cents ton Oil all coal
mines in this state and in India "a and
brought to Chicago for consumption
The increased rates will go into effect
April /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
AT HIS DESK;
SON AT POINT OF DEATH

troll of 350,000 acres of timber land on
the St. Francis river, is announced.
The consolidation involves the absorp-
tion by the Brompton Pulp & Paper
of the Royal Paper company
The amount involved is $4,000. .00G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
Will NOT QUASH
Four Federal Circuit Judges
Decline to Come to Res
cue Standard
IN MISSOURI PROSECUTION
State Held to Have Jurisdiction and
Oil Masnates VIII Be Obliged
to Answer.

St. Louis, Mo, March S.-The Stand
ard Oil company was given another
Jolt" here yesterday when four United
States circuit court justices refused to
quash the governments suit against
the big oil trust maapates.
The decision means that John d..
Rockefeller. William Rockefeller, Hen
ry H. Rogers, Henry NJ. Flagler. John
d. Archbold. Oliver II. Payne. Charles
NJ. Pratt and II corporations, includ-
ing the Waters-Pierce Oil company,
must stand trial in St. Louis on the
charge of engaging in conspiracy in
restraint of trade.
Trying to Avoid Trial
The attorneys for the Standard Oil
company men who reside outside of the
state of Missouri set up the claim last
December that the case against Rookie
feller and his associates should have
been begun in New York or New Jer-
isey, where the defendants reside, and
that the United States circuit court for
the eastern district of Missouri has nc
jurisdiction.
This claim was argued on Jan. 80 be
fore Judges Sanborn. Hook, Vandevan
ter. and Adams. John G. Johnson OF
Philadelphia, and John H. Milburn ot
New York represented the defendants
and Charles B. Morrison of Chicago ant
Frank b. Kellogg of st. Paul the gov
| eminent.
The four circuit judges were unani
nous in agreeing upon the decision
that the court of the eastern distric
of Missouri has jurisdiction, and tha
John D. Rockefeller and his associate
the charge against them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
GRAND ARMY TO SARATOGA
Annual encampment is Definitely Lo-
Gated for This Year

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, March S.-Sarato-
ga. n. Y. was definitely decided upon
for the national encampment of the
Grand Army this year by the executive
committee last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
Announces No Further
Witnesses Will be
Called.
JEROME UNPREPARED
Court Adjourns Till Monday
Case Expected TO Go to
Jury Friday.

New YORK, MdfcH o ne tldl VI
Harry X. Thaw was adjourned today
until Monday morning after Attorney
Dolphin NJ Delmas had announced upon
the opening of court the defense had
concluded its testimony. District At
torney Jerome stated he had no wit
nesses ready to proceed with rebuttal,
and at his request the adjournment was
taken.
Was Not Unexpected.
This action was not unexpected, for
Delmas served notice late yesterday
upon the district attorney that the de
Tense had abandoned its plan Of call
ing two more experts. jerome did not
consider the notification official, and so
came into court this morning prepared
to listen to more testimony as to
Thaw's unsomd condition of mind.
Thaw Smiling.
Thaw was bright and smiling as he
walked to his place at the cOunsels
table. The prisoners arm was filled as
usual with a bag of brown envelopes
containing his correspondence. When
Justice Fitzgerald had ascende" the
bench Delnas arose and in low voice
said: The defense rests"
Jerome then said he would have to
ask for an adjournment OF the case un-
til Monday morning
There's not the slightest objection
on our part" said Delmas.
Justice Fitzgerald then ordered ad-
iournment.
should Go to Jury Friday.
jerome said he was not prepared to-
day to add anything further to his
statement that all the evidence he will
have to offer in rebuttal will be before
the jury by Wednesday evening. He
added the case should go to the jury
Friday.
Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was in the
witness room today when court adjourn.
ed She Immediately went to the Tombs
to visit her husband.
jerome SiiIl Threatened.
Jerome is still receiving many threat
ening letters which abuse him fol
prosecuting HdW- some Oh the writers
threaten if Thaw is convicted to blow
Jerome into atoms, boil him in oil
shoot him. and do other cruel things.
Mrs. Thaw Witness in RebuttaI:
1t was reported around the crimina
courts building after trial had beer
adjourned that Mrs. Evelyn Nesbi
Thaw had been subpoenaed by Jerome
to appear as a witness for the prose
cutiOn in rebuttal. No verificatiOn o
the report could be obtained however
The district attorneys Office refused t
confirm or deny the story.
Quick Change of Plans.
New York. March S.-There was an
other quick turn in the Thaw trial lat
yesterday, when the defense announce
ii had concluded to rest its case.
was nearly 6 o'clock when Delmas cal
ed Jerome on the telephone and ma
the announcement
The district attorney was perhap
the most surprised man in New Yorl
for 1t had been understood that whe
Justice Fitzgerald resumed the benc
today that Thaw's attorneys would ca
one or two alienists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
Iowa War Veteran Dead.

Marshalltown, Iowa, March S.-For-
mer Mayor Nelson of Ames. who was a
captain in the civil war with a remark
able record for bravery, died last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
Form $4,000, 900 Paper Combine.

Boston, Mass March S.-The consol-
idation of two large paper companies
in the province of Quebec and the con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
Need Not Shave coIored Men.

Hartford, Conn, March S.-The state
supreme court has just handed down a
decision to the effect that the BARRIERS
in the state need not shave colored
men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
Thomas COnrOy.

Thomas COnroy, a miner employed
in Sackfield's mines near Coal Valley,
died at his home at o'clock last night
as result of stroke of paralysis. He
was stricken while at work Wednes-
day. He was AZ years of age and is
survived by his wife and IA children
10 of whom are at home. The family
has resided in this county but few
months The funeral will be held at
2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the
home with interment at Coal Valley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
Archie Roosevelt Some
Better After a
Relapse
BUT STILL VERY LOW
Reassuring Bulletins Are Is
sued by Loeb and the
Physicians.

Washington, March S.-The condition
of Archie Roosevelt was more encour-
aging this morning than az any time in
the last Is hours. though the patient is
still in a very critical condition Great
er anxiety is felt by the doctors over
the weak condition of the heart. DR..
Lambert is administering heart stimu-
lants to prevent another sinking spell
today.
Loeb Issues statement.
Secretary Loeb issued the following
statement this morning:
The physicians report is Archie
had d good night and his condition IS
most gratifying The president has
been with the patient frequently. eXer-
cising The same precautions as the ply
sician as to Infection
Secretary Metcalf and the Cuban min
| lister. called at an early hour today to
inquire as TO Archie's condition.
| In Office as Usual.
| Notwithstanding the serious condi-
| ton Of his son, the president was in
| his Office transacting business al the
usual hour this morning. He announc
ed the usual cabinet meeting would be
| held today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
MILAN MAN PASSES
Elihu Rathbun, the Hardware
Dealer, SuccumbS at His
Home in Village.
FORMERLY LIVED AT CABLE
Mrs. Catharina Martin, Old Resident of
Bowling, Dead-Other Obit-
uary.

Elhu Rathbun, the Milan hardware
last evening at $50 o'clock. For many
years he was engaged in business at
Cable. removing to Milan and entering
the hardware business in 1904. Mr..
Rathbun was born July 19. 1S4S, at
Crawford Pa. With his parents he
came to this county when but I years
of age and till 1870 made his home on
a farm in Bowling township. In that
year he went west. remaining two
years. Returning. he opened butcher
shop at Milan and continued to reside
in that village till 1877, when he went
into business at Gable. He was mar
ried April %, 1879, to Miss Mary y.
Gilmore. who survives with three chill
dren, Harry. Walter. and May, all at
home. There are also left two sisters,
Mrs. William Gilmore of Gibson. Iowa,
Mrs Sarah Spicer of Ridgeway. Mo,
and two brothers. DR.. |. II. Rathbun of
Sheffield, H., and F. w. Rathbun of
Preemption. Mr.. Rathbun was a mem
Der of the Odd Fellows. The funeral
! will he held Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock from the Milan Presbyterian
church with interment at Chippiannock
cemetery.
| Mrs. Catharina Martin.
! Mrs Catharina Martin died at {
o'clock this morning at her home in
Bowling township, old age being the
cause of her demise She had been g
resident of this county nearly half {
century. Born in Baden, Germany
June l, 1923, Mrs. Martin, whose maid
en- name was Catharina Framing. came
to America in 1916. settling first il
Wisconsin. In 1868 the family removed
to Illinois and took up their residence
on the farm in Bowling. The husband
the late Matthew Martin, died Is year:
ago. Surviving are three sons, John o
Bowling, Lawrence Of Big Island and Hen
ry of Gibson, Iowa, and three daughters
Mrs. ROsina ROgge of Boyd. Mimi, Mrs
= Susan Love of Bowling and Mrs. Mar.
Arheart. at home. The funeral will b.
held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning a
the home with interment at the Pre-
= emption cemetery.
Thomas COnrOy.
Thomas COnroy, miner employee
in Sackfield's mines near Coal Valley
died at his home at o'clock last nigh
as result of a stroke of paralysis II
, was stricken while at work Wedne:
day. He was AZ years of age and !
survived by his wife and II children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
City Would Borrow More.

Springfield H.. March S.-The pro-
posed new charter for Chicago was in.
troduced in both houses of the Illinois
legislature yesterday. The charter, If
accepted as submitted, will increase
five times the city's present borrowing
power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
Police Court.

TJustice H. B. Cation presiding. !
TIE following cases we're disposed Of
this morning: :,
Frances Hayes, colored, charged win
disorder,y conduct, was 6ned 50.
Thomas Pelton, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct was fined 80. Louisa
TAYLOR, coIored, charged with interfef-
inc With the officer who arrested Pelton,
was fined 81 80.
James Banes, colorej, charged with
improper conduct on the street, was
fined So.
Harrie Davis, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, was fned 70. Ed
ward Davis and Samuel Cant, both
colored, charged with similar ofiense,
were dismissed.
A white man, charged with disorderly
conduc, was dismissed, and the man
who implanted against him was fined
s. for assault. .,
Ann Russell, charged with being drunk
on the stree, was fined $50
Joshua Williams, colored, charged
with assaultng Virginia Fair, colored,
was dismissed, and the complainant
fined 50 for improper conduct.
Four soldier, charged with disorderly
condnct, we're turned over to the officers
of Fort Hunt.
Eva Baker, Fannie Kimball, Ray
Moore and Mary Belmont, charged with
selling liquor without license, forfeited
their collateral by failing to appear.
A colored man, charged with assault,
waa fined So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
DisorderlY Conduct.

A corporal and four soldiers from Fort
Hunt came to this city Saturday night
and later carried some bottled beer to
the neighborhood of Wilkes and Royal
streets, and early yesterday morning
they proceeded thither tor the purpose Of
drinking the same. While 80 engaged
they became diserderly and attracted
considerable attention. Later they sp-
reared on north Lee street, and upon
being refused admission to one Of the
houses. hurled a stone through win
dow. Officers Bell and Gsrvey soon al
rested the FIVE men, and this morning
thew were arraigned ia the Police Court.
A sergeant from the fort wSs present,
and he having assured Justice Cation that
the accused would be punished when
they returned to that ratification, they
were turned over TO him.
The different purposes Of soldiers
when enjoying ayes of absence are often
noticeable. While the men referred to
above were bent upon drinking liquor
and visiting disorderly resorts, another
member of the same command, solitary
and alone, was standing at King and
ROYAL streets singing hymns aud by his
example enGeavOriOg to turn his com
pauions ard others from the broad roaC
to destruction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
CORPORATION COURT.

TJuGge L. c. Barley preslding'I
Tie regular grand jury was sworn ID
at IL O'Clock.
Three of the regular jury having been
excused. Henry Strauss, james b. FlIz'
gerald and Martin p. Greene were sum
moned from bystanders to complete the
panel. Mr.. Henry Strauss WAS selected
as foreman.
The following true bills were presented:
Com. vs.. John I. Ryan, an indlci-
ment cor an attempt to commit the crime
of robbery.
Com. W. George B. CluOus, an indic'-
meut Tor grand larceny.
Ojm. vs.. Charles Markell and Harvey
Robinson, an indictment tor grand la r.
ceDy.
Com. vs.. George Griffin and Charles
Michel, an indictment for arson
Com. VS.. John DOgap, an indictment
for burglary.
The case of the Com. vs.. Ii. b. Dam
erop, for petty larceny, was mol pressed
The viii of the late John Il. Watkins
was admitted 10 probate aud hrs WIDOW
Sallie G. Watkins, qualified as execulrix.
All of his estate was left to his wife dur
ing her life time and at her death to he'
children.
Civ Council VS.. William F. Brookes,
ct ais. in chancery; 6nsl eecIee.
Com. vs.. George B. Clnous, indict'
ment for larceny of Two horses of Peter
I. Harrington; plea Of guilty entered
sentence of three years in The PeDile' -
tiary,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
WOODWARD { LOTHROP.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There is decided current in the river.
The mperature today has been pleas
ant with a noftheasterly wind prevailing.
Rural free delivery has been establish
ed to begin August l6, at Clifton Station
Fairfax county, with one route, No. j..
Pullman parlor cars are now being run
10 trains Nos. 125 and l26 on the Wash
ington and Ohio division of the South
efn Railway.
Some excitement was caused on Fay
cite street, near Cameron, Saturday by
row between 0 cOlored man and COL
ored woman. The row took place in a
small frame house, during which 1t is
said bottles we're hurled by the combat
ants.
The weather yesterday was ideal
throughout. 1t was that Of q mild June
day, and wss enjoyed by oil and yourg
alike. There was animation 10 the
streets all day, especially in the after
noon. The ferrybost and electric trains
brought many VlsltOrs 10 luo CITY,
Mr.. Joseph Hardbower, has filed suit
in the Circuit Court for Alexandra
county against the Washington, Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Railway Com
pany to recover $500 for the destruction
of a horse and wagon, alleged to have
been struck by one of the company's
-, ot tho sonth and ofthe new high
bri lge on March %.
Several children of Neil Myers, colored
living in the extreme northeastern secion OF
the city, were left in the house this morninrt
\ They started fire and the clothing Of one o.
the children, a four-year.old girl, took II {
and she was seriously burned.
OYSTERS fried, stewed or raw. Fried clans
| Dining lS0m open on Sunday during cystel
| season. Clab: Soup three times week. &
| II. Zimmerman. Market Space. feb 26t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10

NJ, and Mrs. Thomas A. LIE, oil
Pittsburg, Pa, are the guests oil Mrs. ID.
S. Wsttles, at her home on north WASH
ington street.
Mira. Wilbur Smith, of Baltimore, is
the guest of Mrs. w. B. SmOOt.
Miss Pauline Prelzie'der, daughter OF
Mr.. aud Ms Max Pretzfelder, of this
city. and Mr.. Morris BlumeDfeld, OF
Washington, will be married Sunday,
June 1G, at $3.50 O'Clock, at the Hotel
Rammel, in the presence OF only the I'M
mediate relatives. The ceremony will
be performed by Rabbi Stern, of Wash
ington. =,
Mrs. Hattie Lambert, accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Armistead, sailed on
Friday last from Philadelphia for Europe
and will spend the summer 10 Germany.
They will also visit Italy while en- route
home.
Mr.. Harry NJ. Fiizhugh, Of Fairfax,
whose recent illness was mentioned In
the Gazette, has so far recovered as to
be able to resume his duties in the Dis
trict assessors Office in Washington.
Among those who have passed he ex-
animation at the University OF Virginia
FIR the degree OF bachelor of law IS Mr..
Harry Miller Stricken, of Alexandria.
Mr.. r. l.. Gordon, of Louisa, was In
the city today looking after his congress
slonsl interests. lie appeared as though
be had much to encourage him.
Mr.. ard Mrs J. 4. Cation have gone
TO jamestown to attend the exposition.
Mr.. G. @. Carlin has returned from
Stafford where on Saturday he made two
speeches. He says he is certain OF wiz
ming in the approaching congressional
primary. 49,
Mr.. add Mrs. Henry Borden have
gone on a visit to Richmond.
AT st. PAu's Church last night Miss
TAYLOR sang as an odertory ali Forget
Thee 0. Jerusalem" 1t was rich
treat. even to st. PauPs congregation,
who have the good fortune to hear many
beautiful solos. Miss Taylor has rich,
lull voice. and knows well how to bring
out its pathos 10 manner that is very
pleasing to those who had the privilege
of hearing her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
The President and Party.

President Roosevelt aud his party left
the Washington navy yard shortly after
4 o'clock yesterday afternoon aboard the
converted yacht MaYaower for the
jamestown Exposition. The May flower
passed this city half an hour later. Inc
presidential party was scheduled to resch
Hampton Roads at s O'Clock this morn
ing and will leave at 5 O'CLOCK IN the
afternoon on the return trip to Washing
ton, arriving there early Tuesday morn
ing. While the trip was being MADE
down the Potomac the President remain
ed on the deck of the MsyhOwer ana on
a number of occasions waved greetings
60 the passing steamers and small craft
met coming up the river.
The President will deliver addresses at
the dedication OF the Georgia State build
iug and before the National Editorial
Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
Swiss Products.

French Lawns, As inches wide; sheer and
dainty.
Doe 10 800 per yard.
Paris Muslins, with lovely siiken sheen
As inches wide.
SOC to Shopper yard.
French Organize, IS inches wide.
Sic to Sl.00 per yard.
Persian Lawns, the imported kind; 80 inch
es wide.
25c to G0c per yard.
IS inches wide.
37Ic to $1.00 per yard.
Pearline Lawns, an old, re'iible fabric; AZ
inches wide.
SOC per yard.
Embroidered French BItiste and Plumetis,
40 inches wide.
Sl.OO to 1926 per yard.
Swiss India mems, SO inches wide.
30c to 50c per yard.
4S.inches wide.
zoe to zoe per yard.
Swiss Alpine Batiste, sheer and exquistely
soft finish.
5Oc 10 $l.25 per yard.
Second foor-l1th st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
Train Derailed.

A north bound vegetable train Of the
Southern Railway was dersiled near
Bealeton at 1880 o'clock this morning,
and two bridges at the scene OF the AZ
cdent we're seriously damaged, blocking
both tracks. No one was injured. A
wreckiDg train was sent from this city as
soon as possible to rel lace the cars upon
the rails and to repair the bridges. 10
the meantime Southern trains have been
using the tracks of the Washington
Southern Railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
Meeting of Trades Union.

A special meeting of the Alexandr''
Trades Council will be held tonight a.
s O'Clock in the Alexandria Nations
Bank building, corner of King and
Royal streets. A call has been extend
ed to all union men in Alexandra ano
Washington TO attend the meeting, Il
being announced that business OF un'
usual importance will be transacted
1t is generally repoIted that the new
ly.formed union of electric railway en-
ployees and its relations with the COM
pany will be considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
Returned to Their Homes.

A young man living on south Fairfax
street and young woman residing IN
the northwestern section Of this city went
to Luna Park last Saturday, but failed
to return to their hcm.s at night. The
police ofthis city aud Washington were
notified of their disappearance and their
parents we're occssionCd considerable
anxiety until they resppesred today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
Statue of Sacred Heart.

4 statue of the sacred hear, has been
placed in a niche on the south eide of
the altar in st. Msry's Church, the I'M
yelling exercises being conducted at The
services OF the League Of the Sacred
Heart. The statute, which W as made in
France, is four feet high and is cream col
ored, with gold trimmings. A hand
some railing will be placed ab out the
base of the figure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-10
RadIy Mixed Up.

Abraham Brown, Of Winterton, n. Y. had
a yery emarkable experience; He says: Doc.
tors got badly mixed mp over me; one said
heart disease; two said it was Kidney; the
fourth. blood poison. aud the fifth stomach
and liver trouble; but none Of them helped
me; SO my wife advised trying ! Electric Bit
ters which are restoring ME TO perfect heal tn.
One hottie did me more good than all the five
doctors prescribed" Guaranteed to cure
blood robson. weakness and all stomach, liver
and An. weakness and all stomach, Liver and
kidney complaints, by f. s. Lesdbeater 4
sons. druggist, SOC.