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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-07
NOTICE

Cashiers checks better than ready money. We will give you $1.10 on the $1.00 on your ac- count for cashiers checks at any of Keller's stores.
 KELLER THE TAILOR Ensley, Gadsden, Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-07
THE NEW MORRIS HOTEL
Now Open

Thoroughly renovated. New baths added. Fine sample rooms. Telephone connection in each room. Magnificent cafe. Will appreciate your patronage.
 l.. W. IS G. W. sCoyILLE
 II. F. Hughes Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-07

We will take New York ex- change or cashiers checks on any bank in Birmingham, at $1.02 in payment of any ac- counts due us; or on any pur- chase of horses and mules.
 FEES & SONS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-07
Pyominent Wen Rallying
 To DeBardeleben's Defense

the city and have read your letter of November l. l heartily concur with you in every word you have said. You and Hon. Frank s. Moody of Tuscaloosa, are on the right track when it comes to build ing up this glorious state and developing it with railroads and other great im- provemets. What we want is more rail- roads and better service. We want the railroads to do their duty, and We want to do our duty by them, and this can only be done by dealing fairly and square ly and without prejudice. l think your communication is a timely warning to all the good people of Alabama, and I have great faith in the people doing the right thing when they are educated and take time to think. I wish we had tho majority of the legislature composed of such men as you and Frank s. Moody. Yours very truly,
 ROBERT JEAIIsON.
 Cause for Hysteria.
 II. r. DeBardeleben, Esq, City.
 My Dear Sir:-Please permit me to thank you for your timely letter. It is wholly unnecessary at this time to dis cuss the merits of the controversy be- tween the governor and the railroads, for the situation now is that tho state and country are suffering from a fit of hys- teria and nervous prostrauon and 1t would appear to be the nelgnC or Iolly to do anything which would even be calculated to increase either.
 Quiet and composure are what the pa tient now needs and should have, and however important it may be at some time to eradicate the cause, even con- ceding it's existence, it seems unwise to proceed with an operation for that pur- pose until the patient is strong enough to bear it. Do not let us take the chance of killing the patient to cure his disease.
 have always regarded the special session as a very unfortunate move. and present conditions certainly require the utmost conservatism on the part of the legislature to prevent disaster to the whole state. Yours very truly
 ALIEN T. LONDON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
FORAKER MAKES PEPPERY
REPLY TOCHAIRMAN BROWN

their interest is in common with the
heads of their families and the issue
we are to discuss is of vital import
ance to them. We want every man,
who, if he does not believe in organ
lied labor, recognizes and assumes
that we have the same right to orgal-
ize trade unions TO further our inter
ests as the employers have to succeed
through their business associations.
We want every man who earns his
bread by the sweat of his brow
and who believes that industrial
peace and the protection of our pri-
vate life should be preserved by means
of arbitration, to be present at this
meeting"
There will be no imported speakers,
but George H. Walsh of Moline will re.
ply to a letter on behalf of the en-
ployers by Harry Ainsworth published
some time ago. Other speakers will BIT
NJ " Cannon of Davenport, and Judge
C. J. Searle of Rock Island. The com
mittee guarantees that no abuse of the
employers shall be tolerated at the
meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
ARKANSAS SENATOR
HAS LOST HIS MIND
Son of John Little Says Father is
Worse-EIection Expected to Be
Held in August.

Little Rock, Ark, May 1S.-Governor
John Littles son yesterday gave cut a
statement announcing that his father
is considerably worse, and that his
family physician has been hurried to
Corpus Christi, Texas to attend to
him and, if possible, remove him to q
sanitarium. 1t is now known that Gov
ernOr Lite is insane, with small
chance of recovery
In anticipation of Governor Little's
being unable to assume the reins OF
government, a number of prominent
politicians are making quiet cam
paign for succession, as it is thought
Lieutenant Governor Pindall will call
an election in August, when Governor
Little, if alive, will resign.
Former United States Senator James
II. Berry will make the race for the
office, and United States Senator JEFF
Davis and his faction will put up q
candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
GET Man WHO
TOOK THE PENNIES
Ira Maeruder, Coiored, Held Under
Two Charges to Await the Ac-
tion of the Grand Jury.

Magistrate Elliott last night held Ira
Magruder, colored man, to the grand
jury under two charges, one of bur.
glary and another of larceny Ma
gruder is charged with breaking into
the ]. P. Sexton cigar store April p
and robbing a penny box of about S25
in cOppers. He was held under $1,000
bonds on this charge, and under $500
bond for stealing s23 from Ed Whalen
a bell boy at the Harper, where he was
employed. The bell boys money was
stolen from his room May 10, and Ma
gruder at once left town. He returned
yesterday and was promptly arrested
by Detective Cox of the police depart
ment, who had been convinced that he
had taken the money, and who alsc
suspected Magruder of having know
ledge of the burglary of the Sexton
store. After his arrest Magruder AL
mitted his guilt, but endeavored to i'm
plicate other young colored men in the
affair. No evidence was produced
against any other than Magruder, how
ever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
WOMAN's MISSIONARY UNION
Ia -Gixe- -PEQsSam- at sroadMax. Pres:
bYterian Church Wednesdav

sIa--Gixe-PrQ9cam-at sroadMaysRres
byterian Church Wednesday.
There will be a general meeting OF
the Missionary Union of Rock Island
next Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
held in the Broadway church at which
time the following program will +e
given:
Music.
Devotions.
Paper-"The Relation of America tc
the World. Rosabella Stewart
Paper-"The Relations of Illinois {
America, Mrs w. B. Clemmer.
Reading Missionary Barrels, Mrs
Corcoran.
Paper-"The Relation of Rock Is
land to Illinois, Miss Mamie Dodg'
Cook
Paper-"The Relations of Our Chris
tian Women to Rock Island, Mrs
Marion Humphreys.
Music.
Summary-"The Relations of the Ic
dividual to his City, his Country, th'
World for Christ, Rev. w. P. MacVey
How We Garry on Our WOrk''-Re
sponses from members of different J
cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
STEWARD Is FOUND
GUILTY OF ASSAULT
Scott County Poor Farm Official Con-
victed by Jury in District Court
at Davenport.

John c. Kuehl, steward of the Scott
county poor farm, was found guilty of
assault and battery by jury in the
district court at Davenport last even
ing, after the jury had been out about
three hours. Kuehl was charged by
Jacob Helberg, an inmate SS years old
with beating, kicking and dragging him
at the institution, and claimed that the
steward, after beating and cursing him
picked him up and threw him into :,
chair and tied him there. Various in
mates of the institution were called tC
testify TO the cruel treatment at the
hands of the steward. One on beins
asked if he intended to return to the
institution, replied: Il should say not
I'd go to jail first-fd go to hell first.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
QUANTITY OF MEAT SCL0
ABROAD is DECREASING
United States Exports Only 13,o32,7o3
Pounds of Canned Beef, Against
56,73o,373 a Year AGO.

Washington, D. c., May 1S.-CoI-
tinued decrease. in the expectation OF
canned beef is shown in a statement
issued by the bureau Of statistics.
For the ten months ended with April
the expectations showed but 1902, ,703
llss-.ssssssAs~-s
Similar period last year. The total
value of canned beef exported in the
full fiscal year of 1907 will scarcel?
reach 15,000,000. while last years total
aggregated 64,500,000 pounds.
The value of the canned beef ex
ports will not exceed in the fiscal yea;
about to end s1,5OO,OOO in value, com.
pared with $6,5OO,OO0 during each OF
the last two years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
CARPENTERS ARE TO MEET
Tri-City Unions to Hold Meeting To-
night at Turner Hall.

This evening at the Turner hall a
mass meeting of the carpenters of the
three cities will be held, and it is pos
sible that action will be taken looking
toward settlement of the difficulties
between the contractors and the men.
For the present everything is at a
standstill, and all building operations
have practically ceased. The strike
most seriously affects Silvis, where
there were fully $50 houses to be erect
ed this spring. and others were con-
templated At the present time there
are only carpenters working in the
village, and these are men who cams
here from Muscatine year ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
STREET CAR WRECK FATAL
Nonunion Motorman Said to Have Be-
come Confused.

Evansville, Ind, May 1S.-Yesterday
afternoon a street car on the Walnut
street line left the track while run
ming at full speed. dashing into two
story brick building, killing one man.
fatally wounding another, and seriously
wOunding six more. j. p. Gates was
killed and a baby buggy containing a
child Is months Old was buried under
the debris. The infant may die. 1t is
stated that several strike sympathizers
boarded the car, and in an argument
with the nonunion motorman he be-
came excited, turning on the full pow
er at a curve, causing the car to leave
the track. The street car strikers is
sued statement disclaiming all re.
sponsibility for the accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
ORDERS FOR MEMORIAL
DAY SENT TO THE G. A. r.
General Observance Of oc.
casion.

Commander E. H. Buck of this city
has issued the annual orders of the
department of Illinois. G. A. R.. Fela-
tive to Memorial day In it he urges
the observance of the day according to
|time-honored custom. Strong posts are
asked to assist the weaker ones to
make the ceremony success. Memo
rial Sunday is commended and the old
soldiers are asked to visit the public
schools and help to arouse the patriotic
ardor of the children. The reading Of
Lincoln's Gettysburg address as part
'of the Memorial day exercises is urged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
VETERANS MAY GET BOUNTY
Statute of Limitations Raised for
Those Who Enlisted Early.

previous to July 1, 1868, may receive
800 bounty from the department at
Washington and it is probable that a
number from this county will file their
claims for the money. A statute Of
limitations, which has now expired
has been bar to collection of this
bounty, and in the past the claims
have been refused consideration. This
money is bounty or back pay and is
to be paid to all veterans who enlist
ed before July, 1868
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
ClUBMAN SHOOTS
In DRUNKEN ORGY
CASTOR C. Philip of New York Wounds
Man Who Was Guiding Him
in Washington.

Washington, d. c.. May 1S.-Gastol
c. Philip, of New York and Washing
ton, prominent clubman, early today
shot and dangerously wounded Frank
B. Mackaboy, night carriage driver
with whom he had been spending the
night. Philip and Macaboy reached
the Arlington hotel in Philips auto
mobile. The chauffer says the two men
were quarreling on the way to the
hotel over the commission Macaboy
alleged to be due him presumably foI
Macaboy's services as guide. Philip
who had apparently been drinking, was
arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
GREEN SPEAKS TO
BUSINESS MEN
State Secretary of Retail Merchants
to be Present at Smoker and
Luncheon Monday.

The Rock Island Business Mems as
sociation has completed arrangements
for smoker and luncheon at Math' S
hall next Monday evening. There will
be a number of speakers present the
principal speaker being State Secre-
tary George Green of Peoria. Mr..
Green is an able speaker and has for
some years been prominent in the
state work of the retail merchants as
sociation. The local committee is for
tunate in securing him for Monday )
meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
LOWERED VALUE
Testimony That Laying of Track
Damaged Hotel Harms Prop
erty Heavily.
SUIT AGAINST THE RAILWAY
Lothar Harms Seeking to Recover $1o,-
coo Damages-Divoree Gases Are
Heard in Court.

Testimony was given in the circuit
court yesterday afternoon as to the ex-
tent of the damage to the Harms hotel
property resulting from the laying of
the additional track by the Burlington
along First avenue E. H. Guyer, Hen
ry Stelck, and s. R. Kenworthy wers
on the stand for Mr. Harms in the suit
, for $4,000 damages against the rail-
way, and testified as to the amount of
damages in their opinion. Mr.. Guyer
and Mr. Stelck fixed the amount at
$4,000, while Mr. Kenworthy estimated
j it at $1,000. The case was continued
to next week. and will probably not be
4 concluded until the middle of the week.
Sets Aside Judgment.
In order to permit of formal evidence
being given, Judge Gest this morning
, set aside the judgment for $2,164 in ia
vor of Mrs. Rose f. Haley against the
court of Honor, and heard evidence as
to the interest and proofs made. The
matter was then taken under advise
ment. Mrs. Haley will be given judg-
ment for at least $4,000. the amount of
the certificate, the question of interest
not being decided by the court.
/ Hears Divorces.
Evidence in two divorce cases was
heard this morning A. Byrde Ingham
charges his wife, Mrs. Blanche Ingham.
with infidelity. They were married in
April 1906. w. ]. Entrikin represents
the complainant. Mrs. Lillian Arnold
charges her husband, J. r. Arnold, with
desertion. They were married at Al
dion, Mich, in 1893, and after a short
time the husband deserted the COM
plainant, according to her statements.
4, Both cases were taken under advise
lment. tf-ts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
URGE ATTENDANCE
AT STRIKE MEETING
MoIders and Machinists to Be Address.
ed by Judge ScarIe
May %.

The committee of molders and ma
chinists on strike in Moline and East
Moline arranging for the mass meeting
at the Moline theater previously an
nounced for May % has written to The
Argus urging general attendance on
that occasion. In the communicative
they say:
First of all We earnestly reques
the employers to be present. Then WI
invite the business men, the profas
sional men and especially the clergy
men. We want the women folks IL
particular. We know quite well tha
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
Mayor SchmItz Makes
Indignant but Fu-
tile Denial.
HAS LOST HIS POWER
Committee of Business Men
Has Authority in City
Affairs.

San Francisco, Cal. May 1S.-Not-
withstanding the many contradictory
stories about the scope and power of
the committee of seven, it is now gen.
orally conceded the administration of
municipal affairs in this city, is to
some extent<at least in its mand. BY
a written agreement Mayor Schmitz
has bound himself, it is said, to carry
out any request which this committee
made up of representatives of the five
leading commercial organizations of
the city, make of him.
Already Using. the Probe.
The committee already has begun
an investigation into the conduct of
the police department. and will gradu-
ally extend the scope of it's actions to
the other branches of the municipal
government
Rucf Takes Walk.
San Francisco, Cal, May 1S.-AI-
though Abraham Ruef was on the verge
of collapse when he was excused from
the witness stand in the grand jury
room yesterday, he passed a restful
night, and this morning accompanied
Elizor Biggy on brisk walk through
the Presidio' reservation.
Makes No Comment.
When spoken to on the subject OF
the statement by Mayor Schmitz that
| Ruef had lied in stating he had paiG
bribes to the mayor, Ruef declined to
make any comment beyond saying his
statement was made under oath and
could be depended upon.
Schmitz Makes Denial.
San Francisco, Cal, May 1S.-Mayo,
Schmitz denies that he has resigned ol
| turned his official duties over to com
mittee of seven.
Incidentally, the mayor declares tha
Boss Abe Ruef is liar and that ht
never took a cent. In a statement
made last night he said:
i "The statement that | have hande;
the reins of government to any perso.
or committee is an unqualified false
hood.
| Il called the committee of fifty to
gether some time ago in order that
might take advantages of the wisdom
and advice of the best citizens of tn,
: city in financial and industrial crisi.
- Committee Merely Aids.
''This committee of fifty selecte
subcommittees in order that the I'M
, portant work might be systematic
and carried out and one of the CON
mittees is the so-called committee c
!, seven.
, 81 have not resigned nor yielded m
prerogative to anybody, and any state
mens to the contrary is a maliciou
falsehood. There is no reason why
should pass over the reins of goverl
ment to other people.
:. Gas for Ruefs charges, will sa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
Make Friday Pay Day.
MORGAN LINE PIERS BURN
Southern Pacific Suffers Severe Loss
on Manhattan Property.

New York, May 18.-Fire last night
destroyed the piers of the Morgan line
owned by the Southern Pacific railway
on the Hudson river at the foot Of
Canal street, Manhatten. A large
quantity of freight stored on the pier
and in the sheds was destroyed. Loss,
S5OO.OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
Illinois Dentists Elect OFFICERS.

Quincy, H., May 1S.-The Illinois
State Dental society ended its annual
convention here yesterday after elect
las omeers and selecting Springfield as
the place of meeting next year. The
new officers are:
President-W. A. Johnson, Peoria.
Vice President - H. l.. Whipple,
Quincy.
Secretary Arthur D. Black, Chi
Icago.
Treasurer-C. P. Pruyn, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
YERKES' WIDOW FREED;
MAY MARRY Aga n
Court Divorces Her from Californian
She Married Soon After Death
of Magnate.

New York, May 1S.-Mrs. Mary Ads-
laide Yerkes-Mizner, widow of Charles
T. Yerkes, yesterday was granted an
interlocutory decree of divorce from
her recent husband, Wilson Miner,
with the right to resume her maiden
name and remarry should she choose.
The marriage of the wealthy widow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
YOUNG T0LSTOI is FREED
Not Guilty of Treason in Publishing
Fathers Latest Pamphlet

st. Petersburg, May 1S.-Count Leo
Leonout Tolstoi, son of the famous au-
thor who was arrested in February last
charged with high treason in publish
ing his fathers latest political pam.
phlet has been acquitted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
His Advertising Bill.

'T figure that advertising costs me a
couple of thousand dollars year more
than can Afford
What are you talking about? You
don't advertise"
mo, but the department stores do.
and my wife has the bargain habit
Philadelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
Captain Roosevelt Buried.

Washington, D. c., May 1S.-The
body of Captain George w. Roosevelt,
cousin of President Roosevelt. who
died while serving as consul general
at Brussels was laid to rest in Oa3l
Hill cemetery this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
is CLEANING THE ALLEYS
Street Department at Work in Central
Part of the City.

Street Commissioner Thode since
taking up his work has been engaged
in cleaning the alleys of the central
residence district, and will soon begin
work in the Sixth ward. The street de
partment will go over the entire cit
beginning in the west end and going
through to the Seventh ward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
Says State is With Him.
Honor for IlIjnojsan,

Hartford. Conn, May 1S.-Tayior E.
Brown of Illinois was today elected
commander-in-chief of the national COM
mandery of the Naval and Military Or
der of Spanish War Veterans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
PRESBYTERIANS MAKE WAR
ON AN1I-SAL0ON LEAGUE

and the young Californian many years
her junior a few weeks after her hus
bands death created wide public il
terest. Much mystery surrounded thc
affair and it was not until more than
a week after the wedding that either
Miner or Mrs Yerkes would admit
that a marriage ceremony had been
performed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-18
The Temperance Question
Stirs Tempest at Col
umbus, Ohio.
DELEGATES DIVIDED
Chairman of Committee Named
to Draft Report Resigns
In altaff.

Columbus, Ohio, May, 1S.--The first
indications in the general P7esbytcriah
assembly in the mouldering of the
threatening antipathy toward the tenn
perance report came today when Dr.
David Wills, Jr., of Oswego, n. Y,
handed i'll, his resignation with absolute
refusal to segye upon his committee.
DoessNst Relish Fight.
He gave as reason he did not care
to be at the head of the committee
which will be a bone of contention
and target for shafts of those opposed
to the report When interviewed later
today, upon his resignation, however
Wills said he resigned because of re6-
sons he did not care to discuss.
They were not because of the merits
of the case" he declared. He admit
ted, however, he did not come here to
fight. DR.. Roberts will appoint an
other chairman some time today.
Hard to Find Another.
1t is rumored he will have harl
time finding some one who will remain
a fixture in this place because of or
position and a movement said to DE
on foot to shelve the report.
William Belknap, chairman of the
finance committee. for a reason not
stated, has resigned his position. His
successor will be appointed today.
Report IN Deferred.
The report of the committee on inte~-
state temperance assembly will prOba.
bfy Ts TrS6e -fitzt
cussion of the temperance question will
be lively up to that time.
There is opposition TO the Anti-Sa-
loon league, many commissioners de
claring they will not vote to continue
the work of this league.
Give Work to others.
They believe the Young and Old Peo-
pies societies should take up the work
of the leagues within the church.
Friends of the league among the com
missioners are fatty against the
church's coming out as in favor of the
league.
The fight promises 10 become the
most interesting of the whole assembly
To Observe sundays.
Columbus. Ohio. May 1S.-A national
crusade to enforce Sabbath observance
was inaugurated by the Presbyterian
general assembly here yesterday. The
assembly adopted resolutions recon-
mending the appointment of commit
tee in each presbytery to promote tht
movement for Sabbath observance
urging ministers to discourage funerals
on the Sabbath; disappearing sports
excursions. and other secular uses o.
the Sabbath; urging the omission o
Monday recitations in seminaries am
colleges so as to aid students in OBJ
serving the Sabbath; favoring a Satur
day half holiday for all workers, ant
condemning Sunday newspapers.
Make Friday Pay Day.
It was stated that there are upwarj
of 6.000,000 persons now employed ol
the Sabbath in the United States. TIL,
resolution wants these workers pait
off on Friday.
A provision which urged Pres5ytel
ian families to give preference in buy
ing to those merchants who close thei
shops on Sunday was stricken out o.
the ground that it would, in effect
amOunt Tn p bOVcOt.