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The Newtown bee., 1907-03-29

The winds of march have no terror to the user of De Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve- It quickly heals chapped and cracked skIn- Good, too, for boils and burns, and undoubtedly
 the best relief for Piles Sold here by
 all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
FEARS FOR TAFT IN OHIO?
CONFERENCE CALLED OFF

science, and are too natural ever to be
broken up.
Another selection was rendered by
the Wennerberg chorus, Spring Song"
(Prince Gustav. after which an inter
esting address was delivered by Prof.
e. X. Putnam of Davenport. Prof.
Putnam spoke of Lime as a botani5t
and of his great love for nature and
the great influence he has had upon
the entire world by his love for the
flowers, and plants. His eloquent
eulogy of the great botanist was most
interesting.
The other visitors of the evening,
DR.. Josua Lindahl of Cincinnati and
DR. p. A. Rydberg of New York CITY
were also called upon and each made
brief remarks upon the life and the
great work of Won Lime. The pro
gram was brought to a close by a song
by the Wennerberg, "Hor oss Svea''
(Wennerberg) the Swedish national
hymn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
Meeting Of Leading G. O.
P. Lights Cancelled
by Dick.
REASON NOT STATED
Throws Chairman Brown of
State Committee Into
a Huff.

Akron, Ohio, May II Senator
Charles Dick last night issued a state
ment resembling the call for the meet
ing of the republican state central
gether with all republican congressman
from the state, republican county chair
men, and other leaders. The confer
ence was called by Dick last week with
view TO harmoniZing the conflicting
interests of the political leaders of this
state.
Says Taft Would Have Won.
Columbus, Ohio, May IA Walter
Brown of Toledo, chairman of the re-
publican state committee, arrived here
last night and has since been in con-
ference with \. L. Vorys, state COM
missioner of insurance, who is mana
ger of the Taft canvass for the repub-
lican nomination for president in Ohio.
Before leaving Toledo Brown said he
would not rescind his call for the meet
ing Of the state committee in this city
tomorrow. Brown says Senator Dick
did not consult him before the calling
tOf the conference.
Saw Victory for Taft.
At midnight Brown gave out this
statement:
Il am surprised and disappointed
that Senator Dick has called off his
conference. Beyond any doubt it would
have given unanimous endorsement to
Secretary Taft"
Committee VIII Not Meet.
Columbus, Ohio May 1.-THE call
for a meeting of the republican state
committee which was to be held here
tomorrow at the same time with the
state conference of the republican
party leaders has been cancelled. The
decision to rescind the call was made
by Chairman Brown at noon today af-
ter a series of conferences with prom-
| inent republicans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
ORDERS A Freeze
Weather Man Seemingly Re-
grets Leniency of Last
Two Days
AND NOW WE PAY UP FOR IT
Making Effort to Spear What Little
Fruit Has Escaped Prev
ious OrdeaIs.

The highest temperature recorded
yesterday was 50 degrees, or just the
mark that was attained twice duriug
March and has not been approached
since till yesterday. Now, says the
weather man, we are TO have a hard
frost tonight to pay up for a single
fine day. Vegetation after busy two
days growing is to be cut back as Il
reproof for its audacity. And this III
the middle of May.
Despite all reports to the contrary
fruit has been so late in blossominS =
that some, at least, has so far escapei
destruction. This is true particularly
along the river. While part of the
cherry, peach and plum blossoms have
been killed others have not come
through safely. Apples have not been
harmed.
Last nights rain was badly needed
In fact farmers say more of il woulI
do no harm. The ground had begun
to crack and pasture and meadows
had begun to suffer greatly. Up to :
o'clock this morning but .3S inches
had fallen. hardly enough to soak down
to permanent moisture.
Week in state.
Following is the summary of wealth
er conditions in the state issued by the
department of agriculture for the week
ending May IS:
The week opened with nearly no..
NAL temperature. \ cool wave per
vaded the state on the 10th and 11th
when the lowest temperatures for May
| in thirty years. were registered in thu
central district. The freezing temper
| ature line extended south to Cla!
| county. Ice and blighting frOsts form
ed in the northern tier of counties
Rainfall occurred on several days n
the southern district. The fall was
, heavy at a number of stations. ONLY
| scattered showers of light measure
ments occurred in the northern hal
of the state. There was considerabl;
bright sunshine on five days, the aver
age for the state being about 60 pc
cent.
"The season is very backward, an
work is retarded on account of tol
much moisture in the southern districU
and cold weather in the central an.
northern districts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
CROWNS IN SLOUGH
Thorwald kuehI, Davenport
Young Man, Loses Life
Near Shore.
DUCK BOAT OVERTURNED
Thrown Out With Companion, His In
ability to Swim Proved His
Undoing.

ThOrwald Kuehl, % years of age and
an art glass cutter employed by the
Pittsburg Plate Glass company, was
drowned yesterday afternoon in the
slough at the foot of Green street, Dav-
enport, The body has been recovered
kuehl, with friend named Triebe!,
went out in a steel duck boat, and the
craft proved unseaworthy, overturning
and throwing both men into the water
Unable 10 Swim.
Triebel was able to swim and made
his way to shore, but Kuehl, who weigh
ed about $50 pounds and could not
swim, lost control of himself either be
cause of cramps or through fear, and
efforts to rescue him were futile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
BURTON EXPLAINS
Chairman of Rivers and Har
borS Committee Talks of At
titude of Congress
TOWARD DEEP WATERWAY
Only Partly Surveyed-Section Through
Illinois Would Pay Its
Own Expenses.

st. Louis, May 14.-Congressman
Burton of Ohio, chairman of the ma
tional inland waterways commission,
who arrived yesterday to accompany
other members of the commission body
on an inspection trip down the Missis-
sippi river, delivered a speech last
night on the river and harbor policy
He said there were several reasons
why the last congress did not adopt
plans for Improvement of inland wa
terways.
Only Part Surveyed.
Enumerating these he said:
while it was in contemplation to
from Chicago to the gulf, only that
portion between st. Louis and Chicago
has been surveyed, and it would be in
judiciouS TO proceed with the construc-
ton of part without knowledge of the
cost and probable utility of the remair-
ing portion between st. Louis and the
gulf. Another was the fact as stated
by the governor of Illinois in his mes
sage that the construction of this wa
terway would develop water power
worth $3,000,OC0 year, and would aid
in drainage or reclamation of 100000
acres of land
Could Build for the Power.
Burton said the government engineer
reported that whoever employed this
water power could afford to builI
that 10 |
cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
REPORI.DONAT|ONS
Bethany Home Receives 500
From Moline Kings
Daughters.
MINSTREL MELTED Sl82.62
Board of Directors Arranges for An
nua Canvass for Cash Con-
trbutions.

A the regular monthly meeting of
the board of directors of the Bethany
Protective association held at the
home of Mrs w. c. Bennett of Moline
last evening, the treasurer reported
that the sum of 500 had been receiv-
ed from the Kings Daughters union Of
Moline, since the close of the month.
The net receipts of the minstrel re-
Gently given by the management of the
home at the Illinois theater, amount
ing to $1S2.G2 were deposited with the
treasurer. The following made dOna-
tions of groceries and other articles to
the home during April: Ladies of ST.
Joseph's church, guild of the Trinity
Episcopal church. ladies of the Broad
way Presbyterian church, Mrs. SudlOw
Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Taylor. The fol-
lowing cash contributions were receiv-
ed: Vestment guild of the Trinity
church, Sc; junior association of the
Broadway Presbyterian church, So:
Easter cantata, $451O; Mrs Rebecca
Taylor, 81; and Mrs. S. I. Stafford 81
The Matron's Report.
The matrons report showed that
there were 40 children enrolled in tho
home during the month of April ant
that 21 of these were under ) years o
age. A home was found for one infant
and employment found for one woman
that she might keep her child with her
Committees were appointed from Roct
Island and Moline to meet within a few
days and make arrangements for solic
iting the annual cash contributions
The reports of the treasurer show tina
the association has money enough t
pay the bills for the month of April
but nothing to pay expenses for th'
present month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
RUFF JURY READY
AFTER TWO MONTHS
Frisco Boss Accused Of Monumental
Graft Pleads Physical Inability
to Stand Trial.

San Francisco, May 14.-With the Sc
lection yesterday of Henry A. Euler
the last of the II men comprising the
jury TO try Abraham Ruef on the charge
en- nearly two months to secure a jury
This afternoon when the case is called
physicians will testify as to whethe'
Ruef is in physical condition to stanl
the strain of trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
HEAR OTHER SIDE OF
BROWNSVILLE STORY
Senate Committee Again Takes up
Tiresome Story of Riot of
Negro Soldiers.

Washington, May 14.-Investgati1r
by the senate committee on military
affairs of the Brownsville shooting af-
fair was resumed today. Thirty-three
witnesses have been called, most Ct
them at the request of Senator Warner
who is in charge of the administration
side of the case. 1t is expected testi-
mony will be offered against the dis
charged negro soldiers. Heretofore e
practically all testimony has been n
favor of the negroes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
w. E. Corey and MabeIIe
Gilman United at
New York.
CEREMONY 1:24 A. N
Reverse the Usual Order to Es.
cape Being United on
the 18th.

New York, May 14.-Wiliam L. Cor
cy, president of the United States Steel
corporation and Mabelle E. Gilman We're
married at the Hotel Gotham this morn
ing at 1924. The. ceremony took place
in the royal suite at the Hotel Gotham,
Fifth avenue and Fifty-fifth street, in
the presence of a small party of friends
of the contracting couple.
Banquet Record Breaker.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
J. |. Clary, pastor of Rusnwick Avenue
Congregational church, Brooklyn. The
floral decorations were elaborate, and
the banquet one of the most sumptuous
ever served in this city There was
no music during the evening and there
were no bridesmaids, Miss Gilman be.
ing attended only by Miss Frances
Erskine Shaw of London. Corey was
unattended.
Go Aboard Steamer
After the nuptials Corey and his bride
took an automobile and were whirled
away to Hoboken, where they boarded
the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm H.. which
sailed at 7:30 this morning. They will
proceed to Paris and then to Chateau
GEMS, % miles from Paris, where the
honeymoon will be passed Corey
only gift to his bride was the Chateau
GEMS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
COLD WEATHER WITH SNOW
AGAIN HITS SOUTHWEST

Irish bill renders specially difficult
John E. Redmond's task of securing
its approval by the forthcoming ma
tiOnalist convention.
Cardinal LOgue, primate of all Ire
land, has now joined Archbishop Walsh
and the bishops of Limerick and Kill
dare in denouncing the measure. The
lead given by these prelates is particu
larly fateful, as practically every par
ish in ireland will be delegate to the
convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
Importing Foreign Game Birds.

Some of the wealthiest sportsmen OF
Vermont are now engaged in Il move,
ment to stock the coverts of Vermont
with foreign game birds. Among the
birds which it is believed can be in.
troduced into the state are the daley
pa, which is native to Norway; the
capercailzie. which is found in the
highlands of Scotland: blackcock and
ring necked pheasants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14

and employees to attend the game. The
procession which moved from the city
hall to the ground was headed by May
or Busse, included 40 automobiles
many carriages and three brass bands
Thousands of people viewed the pro
cession as it passed through the down
town streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
KANSAS CITY ICE FIRMS FINED
FOR BEING MEMBERS OF A TRUST

independence, Mo, May 14.-Judge
Walter A. Powell, in the circuit court
today fined the following companies,
recently found guilty of maintaining d
trust company to regulate the produc-
tion and price of ice in Kansas City:
Peoples Ice, Storage and Fuel com-
pany, $4,000; Central Ice company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
BILL NOW GOES TO EMPEROR
German Reichstag Passes Modus vi
vendi with United States.

Berlin, May 1.-THE reichstag today,
without any further discussion, passed
to third reading the commerce modus
yivendi between the United States and
Germany. The bill will now go the en-
peror for his signature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
HOTEL MEN ARE MEETING
Every State in Union Represented at
Washinuton Convention.

Washington, d. c., May 14.-Hotel
proprietors and clerks from every state
in the union and many Canadian cities
are in Washington to attend the 2Stn
annual reunion of the Hotel Mems Mu-
tual Benefit association which convenes
here today for four days session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
FOUR JURORS ARE
NOT CHALLENGED
Progress Made in Selection of Jury to
Try w. D. Haywood for
Murder.

Boise. Idaho, May 14.-With IL men
in the box, four of whom had been
passed without challenge for cause by
both sides the examination of tales
men Tor duty on the Haywood jury was
resumed today. Clarence S. Darrow
of Chicago took up the examination
for the defense today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
FUNERAL TRAIN ENROUTE
Shriners Coming East With Bodies Of
Victims of Honda Wreck.

Santa Barbara, Cal, May 1.-THE
Shriner funeral train, bearing the
bodies of 81 victims of the Honda
wreck and a party of over two hun
dred of those who escaped from the
disaster departed for the east this
morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14

$4,000; Kansas City Breweries com
pany, $4,000.
The punishment of the Vanderslice
Lynds Mercantile company will be de
termined later.
The judge enjoined the companies
from doing business in future with on>
another.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
o, r. c. at Memphis,

Memphis, Tenn, May 1.-THE 31st
general session of the Order of Rail
way Conductors began here this after
noon. A public reception will be ten
dered the visitors tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
CHICAGO WEATHER PERFECT TO HOIST
WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP PENNANT

Chicago, May 14.-The occasion cf
raising the worlds championship
baseball pennant at the grounds of the
Chicago American league team today
was marked by great enthusiasm. The
weather was perfect. The city hal
was practically closed to allow officials
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
STANDS BY PLEAS
Court of Honor Takes Case to
Recover on Insurance Ger
tificate to Appellate Court
JUDGMENT GIVEN FOR S2,164
Mrs. Rose E. Haley Favored in Ruling
of Judge Gest-Trial of Divorce
Case Commenced.

Judge Gest this morning ruled that
the pleas of the Court of Honor in the
case against the society by Mrs. Rose
Z. Haley to recover $4,000 on a certih-
cate held by her husband, were not
good, and when Searle & Marshall, the
attorneys for the insurance society,
elected to stand by their pleas, judg-
ment was given Mrs. Haley for s2,164,
the amount of the certificate and inter
est. The case has been appealed to
the appellate court. The defense plead
that after taking the certificate Mr..
Haley engaged in a more hazardous
occupation, and that this relieves the
society of its liability. Ludolph & Rey-
nolds and Kenworthy & Kenworthy rep
resent the plaintiff.
Case is Concluded.
The case of w. H. Haire against ST.
mon Lewis went to the jury in the
circuit court this noon. The case is
one appealed from Justice Johnson's
court. In 1905 Mr.. Haire furnished IL
advertising signs for Mr.. Lewis, the
price to be s144. Mr.. Lewis claimed
the signs were unsatisfactory. and paid
only S44, claiming that this would set
tie the account. Mr.. Haire sued for
the balance of 800, and was given
judgment in the justice court S. R..
Kenworthy represents Mr.. Haire, and
Ben Schriver appeared for the defend
ant.
Trying Divorce Case.
The court this afternoon took up the
divorce case of Mrs. Lottie Johnson of
Moline against her husband, Gust A.
Johnson. The case is contested by Mr..
johnson, who is represented by G. A.
Shallberg w. A. Meese represents the
complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
BROWN ENDORSES
ROOSEVELT POLICY
cuse Chamber of Commerce Cor
porations Must be Curbed.

Syracuse, May IA Second Vice
President w. c. Brown of the New
York Central railroad, in an address at
the banquet of the Syracuse Chamber
of Commerce, last night endorsed the
stand taken by President Roosevelt
with regard to corporations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
Twenty Hurt in Collision.

Cincinnati, Ohio, May 14.-Twenty
persons were injured in a head-end
collision on the Cincinnati Northern
traction line mile from Hamilton to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
is CARRIED DOWN
The Enormous Realizing Sales
Check Rising Tenden-
cy in Wheat.
EXCITEMENT AT OPENING
Chicago's Unsteadiness not Reflected
at New York Though Tenden-
cy is Same There.

Chicago, May IA recurrence OF
yesterdays frenzied excitement char
acterized the initial transactions on the
board of trade today The tendency at
the start was toward higher prices, but
enormous realizing sales quickly car
ried prices down from l to cents per
bushel.
From 9GHQ9714, July dropped to
94a.
An enormous buying movement again
set in and prices advanced a cent from
the low point at the end of the first
half hours trading, July selling aroun
95R.
Lowest Point Near Close.
Heavy realizing continued to de.
press prices until within 80 minutes o
the close when the lowest of the day
was reached, July at 93M. This
movement having exhausted itself for
the time being the market reacted on
renewed buying, as July touched SO.
The close was active but nervous.
July was unchanged from yester
days close at % rs to q.
Quieter at New York.
New York, May 1I.-FIeavy trading
in local wheat was resumed today, and
prices, after a short advance, reacted
sharply under an avalanche of selling
orders. Prices dropped anywhere from
l to cents, after which the market
steadied at about a cent under Mon
days close, where it 1luctuated fever
ishly. New York did not reflect Chi
Cago's excited opening. A bull pool is
reported to be operating in the market
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
TAKE HOLIDAY FOR MAY DAY
Russian Workmen Idle, Though Com
PEELED to Strike to Celebrate.

PEELED to Strike to Celebrate.
ST Petersburg, May 14.-Workmen
at st. Petersburg generally today celc-
brated the Russian May day with d
one days strike Only government
works, such as shipyards and ammuni-
ton factories, were open.
Authorities announced a cessation of
work there would be punished by a
general lockout, but workmcn voted to
give three days earning to the fund for
idle wOrkmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
Bread Riots in Persia.

Teheran, Persia, May Scarcity
of food is causing frequent bread riots
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
Trying Divorce Case.
Disbands Iroops.

San Salvador, May 14-Salvador has
|disbanded it's forces after paying them
a good gratuity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
CATHOLIC CHURCH
AGAINST THE BILL
Birrel's Irish Measure Has Small
Chance Before the Nationalist
Convention.

Dublin, May 1.-THE active hostility
of the Catholic church against Birrell's 5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
A White Mantle Covers
Practically All of
Nebraska.
PROSPECT OF A FREEZE
DeIuge of Rain in Missouri and
EIsewhere Followed by
Low Temperature.

Lincoln, Neb., May 14.-Snow began
falling in Lincoln and over most of
eastern Nebraska at s this morning,
with indications favoring a heavy fall
The temperature is degrees abege
the freezing point.
All Over Nebraska.
Omaha, Neb., May 14.-Snow fell in
several different sections of Nebraska
last night and continues falling today.
Indications for tonight are a frost over
the entire state.
North Dakota Hit.
Grand Forks, n. D., May IA
heavy fall of snow yesterday As far
north as Mimic, West to Devils lake,
and south to Fargo, was about the last
straw in the discouraging wheat situa-
tion in this section. 1t is estimated
only about 2c per cent of the seeding
has been done in this portion of the
state. In the vicinity of LalgdOn
scarcely any seeding has been done.
Heavy Rain Southwest.
Kansas City, May 14.-OvCr three
inches of rain fell last night in south
western Missouri and there was Il pre-
cipitation of over two inches of water
in other portions of Missouri and south
eastern Kansas. with much rain all
over Kansas and throughout most of
Oklahoma. Az Concordia, Kan, snow
followed the rain this morning with 4
temperature of IS degrees prevailing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-14
AN ILLINOIS VILLAGE BURNS

Fire Entails Loss of $4,000 at Gorville
Near Marion.
Marion, H., May 14.-The village of
Gorville, south of here, was swept by
fire last night, entailing a loss of SIS,
900. Sixteen buildings were destroyed
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
VERDICT is GUILTY.
osso Weberg Convicted Of First e,
gree Murder.

The iuly at Grafton il the case o;
Ct'" Heberg. accused o. the murder
o. Ann: Encalsrud. retained a We.
die: OF guilty Of murder in the frs;
degree. ana fixed tine penalty at life
imprisonment.
The jury was out seventeen hours
On the first ballot it stood three for
acqIlttal. seven for manslaughter and
two for murder in the first degree.
Webcrg vas at once sentenced by
Judge knecshaw. The court thanked
the jury foi the conscientious manner
In which the members had performed
their duty. He said the defendant
had been ably defended, but there was
no doubt that he was guilty and sane
at the time he had committed the
murder.
Judge Ilneeshaw said to Webere
that he WAS lucky to escape with life
Imprisonment after committing such
cold-blocded crime.
Weberg displayed little emotion
while the jury returned its verdict
or when the sentence of the court
was pronounced. He bore a look of
relief when it was made known that
he would not be hanged. He had been
fearful that he would be hanged, and
he expressed willingness to take
life Imprisonment.
The only time he broke down was
when he said good-by to his attorney,
E. Il. Sinkler. Tears rolled down his
cheeks as he thanked his counsel for
saving him from the gallows.
Weberg will be taken to Bismarck
early next week to begin serving his
sentence. Attorney Sinkler probably
will take the case to the supreme
court.