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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-01
SECRET GIVEN UP
Family Learns of the Location
of Grave of Union Spy
by Accident.
SEARCHED FOR YEARS IN VAIN
Effort After Effort Made After Battle
of Chickamauga to Get Re-
mains of Rankin.

The discovery of the whereabouts of
an unmarked grave in the sunny south,
where lie the remains of a spy, the
revelation of secret of almost half q
century which an indianapolis family
would for years have given much to
know, and this the result of a casual
conversation of but the other day, are
features of story which can be told
by l.. Cecil an aged resident of Colum.
bia, Tenn, lying i'll at the Deaconess
hospital in indianapolis.
The story, one of the strangest of the
fast diminishing "reminiscences OF the
days Of the civil war, has resulted in
James \. Curtis of Putnamville. Ind,
instituting Il search for John Rankin,
IN old indianapolis printer. or at least
for some member of his family, says
the Indianapolis Star. Curtis wants to
tell Rankin where the grave of his
brother, Rankin, the Union spy" lies
in meadow on the old farm of Gen
eral Pillow in Tennessee.
When Curtis recently visited the
DeaCOness hospital, Mr.. Cecil told him
tlIt SlOlA Va Tie uCdtll vi lNitIllNlll, tuS
Union spy. He has also found that
John Rankin, believed to be the only
surviving member of the Rankin fam
lily, Is now in Washington, where he IS
employed In the government printing
Office as proofreader.
The Rankins originally came from
Putnam county and Greencastle, and
it was from here in the historic days
that Rankin. the spy, entered the serv-
ice of the Union government. His serv-
ice to the Union cause was such as to
bring him many dangerous missions
into the camp of the enemy, and it
was on one of these excursions just
prior TO the battle of Chickamauga
that he met death. That he did did
the death of n spy or that he was
killed, indeed. was not known by mem
bers of his family. Until recently it
was believed that his fate was a Sc
cret known to none.
As the years rolled by and accumu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-01

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-01
Forty Pound Bride.

A wedding of rather unusual interest
which took place at Paris, ILL.,, the 9TH
er evening was that of Ira Brown.
aged thirty years, and Frances Jose
phine Dawson, aged twenty-six, says
Paris special dispatch to the Indian
apolis News. The bride is one of three
midget sisters. born of parents of nor
nal size. She is four feet high and
weighs just forty pounds, and the
bridegroom is five feet eight inches and
weighs $50 pounds. One of the at
PENDANTS was a sister. aged twenty
four, who is only three feet nine inches
in height. The third sister is also un-
der four feet in height and is married
TO man six feet tall. They have two
perfectly normal children, either Of
whom is much larger than the mother
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-01
Exploit In Piping Oil.

Officials of the oil plant of the Ma
tional Tube company at Lorain, o., are
feeling jubilant over the fact that the
plant at Lorain has accomplished a
feat that the other plants of the com
pany failed on. says the Cleveland
Plain Dealer. Two miles of rifled pipe
are being turned out at Lorain every
day for western oil concerns, the pipe
being made and rified in one process,
other mills requiring two, which makes
the expense greater. The pipe is the
invention of California nan. and the
bore inside gives the oil a rotary mo-
ton, keeping it warm enough to main
tain the flow, something hitherto i'm
possible. 1t has been found necessary
to heat oil at intervals of several miles
to keep it flowing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-01
The Time to Cry "Haltl"

IF one be watchful there comes q
time in the life of every man and wo-
man when one or more discoveries are
made. The walk is not so brisk, the
shoulders have got into a way of
slumping forward and the back is not
so erect as formerly. Now is the time
to cry Haiti" 1t is the time to drill
the body, the time to revise sleep, diet,
exercise, occupation, relaxation and all
habits. Every son and daughter of hui
mainly should refuse this gradual
yielding to decay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-01
GALESBURG TO HONOR
HAlF-CENTURY MARK
Knox County City Plans Half Century
Celebration This Coming
Autumn.

Galesburg, Ill, Aug. 1.-GaIesburg i,
arranging to celebrate the 50th ami
versary of its incorporation as a city.
The week from Oct. to -, inclusive,
has been selected. Visits from Cove
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-01

nor Deneen and Secretary of War Tat
are assured while urgent invitation
will be extended President Roosevelt
and others Invitation will be extent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-01

81 always thought" remarked an
English judge, that parasol and a
sunshade were the same"
mo" replied the witness on the
stand; "a sunshade is to keep the sun
off; a parasol is TO f1irt WITH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-01

ed to James Wilson. secretary of ag-
riculture. The entire period will be
emphasized as home coming week for
former Galesburgers.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19
MAKING MORE ALUMINIUM
United Stateo Leads With ThrSo o.
q Nine Works Of The
World.

II was the United States which h.
gan the manufacture Of aluminium b
the elsctrolyts procsss. That was il
1888. In 1889 almost the same procesa
was in uss In Switzerland. having been
worked out independently.
Since the latter year, says CASTER
Magazine, the production Of aluminium
has increased enormously. and At thu
present time the annual output Of tn,
metal is estimated to be 5000, 900 tons
Is compared with S. tons In 1888. II
England the price has fallen In th'
same period from ten shilling sii
pence per pound to one shilling thre
pence per pound. II cheaper raw
material than refined aluminium coul'
be used In the process q still furthe
reduction In price would be possible.
Nine works are now using thil
method, three In the United States
two In France, one each IN Great Brit
Ain, Germany. Switzerland and Aus
.ria. The demand for the metal II
growing In connection with moto'
car and railway carriage work. th'
latest example Of this use Of the lish'
metal being for the inside OF the car,
for one Of the London underground
tube cars.
Very large amounts OF the cheaper
brands Of aluminium are now beiut
employed in the citing Of iron ant
stBel. The Goldschmids thermit proc
ess for Welding tramway railsskdjko
repairs Of castings. etc. Is . new uss
responsible for the annual consump
tion Of many tons Of aluminium In
the form Of powder.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19

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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19
LADIES ATTENTION!

Mrs. NJ. A. Holley, who has spent
some time in st. Louis perfecting her
self in the scalp and hair treatment
Of Mrs. A. N. Pope. has come come,
She is now prepared to do the SANE
work as Is done In the originator's
parlors. She Is the sole agent for
the famed preparation. ''Poro." Ad.
dress her at 211S Arapahoe street,
or phone black 1884.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19
Easily Calculated.

An Irishman vas hlling barrels
with water from q small river to SUD
ply . village which was not provided
with wGterworks. As he halted to
give bis horses . rest 4 gentleman
rode up and asked
How long have you been haullnr
water. my good man?"
Tin years. or more. sor'
"Ah! And how wany loads do you
make . day."
From tin 70 dfteer, secordin' to
he wssther. sor."
well. Pat 'a!d the gsps!ssuan.
laughing. "eov much wstss have you
hsuled slto6seASy7"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19
LARAMIE, WYo.

Mr. Armstead Corbin who was oper.
ated on for appendicitis, has recover
ed and will resume his position.
Rev. Walter S. Hill has returned
from Hanna.
Rev. Walter Branon is holding re.
vival services in this city.
VIM. Page is on the Emmons ranch.
Mrs. Jennie Rhone is quite III at the
home of her son, Mr.. Charles Rhone
Her speedy recovery is earnestly
hoped for.
Mr. John Crumley has been on the
sick list but is again at work.
Colonel Eugene Ransom has gone
back to work after long lay-of on
account of a sprained ankle.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19
PUEBLO NEWS

Mrs. Sally McCubbns of Cripple
Creek has moved to Pueblo and has
opened large rooming house over
the Peerless drug store, what Pueblo
has needed long time among our
people.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19
THE UNION HEALTH AND Accl.
DENT COMPANY.

Of 57-5S59-s06l Arapahoe Bldg. IL
the only Colorado company having %
deposit with the insurance department
Of this state One Hundred thousand
Dollars for the security Of all policy
holders. Unless you are with Us you
may not be insured. A policy contract
that is not backed BY ample capital
means nothing. The best 10 none too
good for you. Think It over and then
see our agent or call at our once.
Phone Pink 1906.
BOUGHT AND SOLD-Sec0hd hand
clothing by Mrs. Laura Hill. At l7i2
Glenarm street. Call evenings or Sun I
days.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19
DO IT NOW.

Don't put 1t of any longer. Get
that fre insurance on your house or
furniture today. Best rates. safest
COMPANY. Ernest stsdler. ao4 EN-
pirs block. 10th aud Glsnsrm.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19
FLORENCE, COLO.

Mrs. Rachel Yarber, last Thursday
night. gave musical party to a num-
Der of her friends, there being fifty
invited guests. A number drove down
from Canon City and at 10 O'Clock
luncheon was served in four courses,
consisting Of turkey, tongue. olives,
pickles, ice cream and cake. The
party departed at IL o'clock express
in gthemselves well pleased and high
ly entertained.
Mrs. Sara Penn is Ill with lagrippe.
Mrs. Rachel Yarber and son, and
Mrs. VIM. Taylor went fishing Satur-
day on the river and succeeded in
catching number OF SUCKERS and
crabs.
The people of Florence and vicin-
ity are anxious for the Rufus Rastus
company to make an appearance here.
Mrs. Yarber was a Canon City Wis.
itor last Sunday Mr.. Yarber is on
the sick list this week
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19

WV" moo ho'eu W rueDiO anu mas
opened large rooming house over
the Peerless drug store, what Pueblo
has needed long time among our
people.
Mr.. VIM. Watson died very suddenly
Monday night after an illness OF ust
twenty-four hours. of acute pneumonia.
Mr.. Watson had lived in Pueblo about
years and had many friends. He
leaves widow and two sons, William
and Sevie. His son William was ap-
prised OF his fathers death by tele.
gram at Salt Lake, to which place
he had only been week He returned
this morning. The funeral was held
Thursday at p. m, under the aus
pices Of the Masons to which deceased
was prominent member.
Mr.. VIM. Gatewood came up from
Colorado Springs and moved his fam.
lily this week to the ranch. They
will be greatly missed in church cir
cles, Miss Dimple being the organist
for the Eighth street Baptist church.
Mrs. ]. p. Watson has returned from
La Junta where she assisted Father
Turner in his meetings.
Mrs. Pate arrived from Canon City
to attend the funeral of Mr.. VIM.
Watson.
Mrs. Sherman Jones resigned as
organist for st. John church. Her
many friends regret 1t very much.
The w. c. F. w. will have a grand
entertainment in the near future for
the old folks and orphans home. Mrs
TOwnsand and Watson managers.
The clubs and their friends are
making preparations for the federation
which meets in Colorado Springs in
June.
Mrs. Edward Reece expects friends
from Emporia, Kans., this summer.
who will visit Colorado Springs and
Denver also.
Mrs. Holland has just returned from
the hospital where she underwent a
very painful operation for a catarac
on the eye. She is still very sick.
Mr.. kirchard johnson, brother of
Townsend and Watson managers.
weeks ago for Pasosa Springs for bis
health. is reported much better.
The ladies' Of the city federation
are preparing to give a grand enter.
tainmcnt on the 25th at the St. John
church for the benefit OF the Colorado
orphsnsse.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19

boy on last Sunday afternoon. DR..
S. A. HUFF, the attending physician,
reports the mother and boy as doing
nicely.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19

Mr.. w. A. Gatewood was in the
city las week on business. His fam
lily will move this week to Eastonville,
Colo
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19

The Modesto Art club will meet this
week with Mrs. Oscar Baker.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19

Dr.. ana Mrs. $. P. Douglas are re
3oieiss over the arrival Of Z aus hsbJ
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19

Rev. Walter Branon is holding re
vival services in this city.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19

Mr.. John Crumley has been on tn
sick list but is again at work.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-19

Rev. Walter s. Hill has returned
from Hanna.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-07-12
SALE BEGINS
SATURDAY,
JULY IS,
LASTS
10 DAYS..
TERMS CASH

700 For Misses and ChildreA's oxfords, worth
$1OO and $125.
RI 10 For Ladies and Childrens oxfords. worth
$50.
$1.40 For Ladies and Misses o1fOrOs' worm -
and 5000
~ 20 For Ladies and Misses Oxfords, worth $2.OO
and $3.50.
$500 For some Of the best $3.50 and $500 ozf0r0S
in our house
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-07-12
Clearance Prices on White Goods, Tabl
Linens and Quilts.

Linens and Quilts.
S1bH For sheer pretty quality, 4O-inch White Lawn
and figured and White Madras Cloths worth
10c and 12kc.
1Oe For splendid quality White India Linon, 80 and
40 inches wide.
72BN For beautiful quality, White Persian Lawn
dotted Swisses, India Lnon, Dmities and
Nainsooks.
7o1 For 25c quality White Mulls, Batiste Claire,
Shirt Waist Madras.
Buv enough at these prices to last for year;
csc Yard for bleached, unbleached TABLE Linen
worth CSC and 40c.
soc for Table linen bleached and colors worm OOc
1oc For extra wide and heavy Table Linen worth
65c and 75c.
600 For 7Oinch wide, all pure Linen Damask'
worth $1.00> yard.
Ct 10 For Napkins worth $15O
81 ~ For Napkins worth $500 and $z'oV'
700 For good $1.OO quality Quilts
S110 For good $3.50 quality Quilts
81 20 For good $500 quality Quilts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
What Mr.. Ward Says.

hearing in the relations between Stanford
White and young Mrs. Thaw was made
evident in the confidence which May MAJ
Kenzie displayed In her demand to be
admitted to the courtroom and In the
ready acquiescence OF young Thaw's wife.
Nevertheless, she will be- kept out to-
morrow. If the counsels of the California
lawyers prevail: but il she isn't. they
will not throw up the case, although up
to this time, 1t is said, the clients.
wealthy as they are, have not advanced
onc-uuarter OF the in,manss ftc which
they We're alleged to nave offered.
The seven Jurors, one of whom may
be turned out of the tury-box after tho
last place is filled, spent dull Satur-
day in the, Broadway Central Hotel.
The preparations for the accommodate
ton OF the Thaw Jury ara the most ex-
pensive and elaborate ever undertaken
in any murder trial. Oven the twelve
men who convicted Roland B,qNIolineux
did not have rs great comforts and con-
vcnences, s aR q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28

divorced husband of Harriet Blaine.
daughter of former Secretary Blaine, a
wealthy Californian. clubman and chum
of Thaw's returned to this city to-day
after having been absent ever since
tho night when on Madison Square
Roof Garden the young PittBburg mil
lionairc fired the three shots that ended
Stanford Whites life.
Beale and Thomas McCaleb were with
Harry Thaw and Evelyn Neablt Thaw
In the Cafe Martin. where Thaw, that
fatal night. first encountered White.
1t is certain that Bealc knows what
Inaddened his chum, what White did
or said, or what was in S5e note, If
there was one. that White Is alleged
to have forwarded to Evelyn. which
brought about the tragedy q couple OF
hours later. And now 1t seems cer-
tain that he will come forward and toll
what he knows In the hope that It
may help to save his reckless young
companion from tho electric chair.
Since last Juna. Beale has been said
at various times to have been In Eu-
rope, In Mexico, In Canada and In
divers other places far from the juris-
dictiou OF the Commonwealth OF New
Vow. Flo did not enlighten any one
except, perhaps, the Thaw lawyers--on
that point to-day He came here, how
aver. from Augusta, Me-, where he has
been visiting his children,
It Is expected now that Young Mo-
Caleb, who was the fourth member
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28

lie may be established. A movement
in favor of this solution of the problem
is gaining strength. and Is enthusiastic
cally supported by the student element.
Meanwhile King Peter is passing un-
der an ordeal of accumulated troubles.
Apart from the Damocles sword which
the conspirators hold over him the out
rageous conduct of ills haif-crazy son.
the crown prince. adds to his anxiety.
He is looking aged and careworn, and
Will probably welcovle the deposition
when it comes.
Not only Is the King highly excited
by the mad behavior of the crown
prince. but he feels that the latter may
be used to carry out coup d'etat
against himself. The prince, on the
other hand, fears that his father may
be induced to adopt violent measures
against him. Therefore, the life of
father and son. under one roof. In such
circumstances, Is naturally deprived OF
all comfort.
The government no longer appears to
possess any authority. The gendarmes.
who were formerly willing emissaries
OF DIR. Pasics, the premier, have no
longer the courage to fire upon the rev
dictionary element. AT the last great
disturbance, on the occasion OF the vot-
ing of the loan, the gendarmerie fired.
and, as Is now known, ten students
were killed and twelve seriously
wounded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
Tilted COREA.
TO WE'D At LAST
y -
Report OF Nicaraguan Minister'S
Engagement Recalls Story
of Negro Blood. a
IT PROVED TO Be FALSE
T PROVED TO Be FALSE
sBut 1t Broke His Wedding With
Mrs. Jordan, Prize Beauty
and Rich Hcircss. 4

WASHINGTON. January 27.--Ths
r,morcd engagement of Senior Don LUX
W. Corea; minister from Nicaragua. to
aiiss INDIA Bell FlemIng, Is the social
sensation or the hour
MISS FleminR, dnbntante OF this
present season. is the daughter OF Col,
ana a.nd Mrs Robert !. Fleming. Her father
Is veteran of tho Confederate Army
ana she. numbers Revolutionary heroes
among her ancestors Although sla
graduated only last June from tina
WASHINGTON Seminary. Miss Fleming
Washington society.
Report OF Senior Corca's engagement
mas revived dlschssion OF the remark
hpie international sensation in which
ne inquired three years ago. and which
resulted in the breaking OF his engage
inent TO Ilah Dunlap Jordan. one Of thu
most lost beautiful heEesses Of the South.
Jordan. whom judges in n Partisan
beauty contest had 0rlco picked as ona
OF OK me two prize beauties Of the world,
te that his had 4see
cd anonymous letters charging him
with having n wife, and having negro
blood In his veins. The charges wers
first communicated to Mrs Jordan by
the Mayor of Macon. Ga, and a deputa-
ton. Mrs. Jordan publicly declared her
faith In her fiance. and expressed her
Willingness to marry him at once.
Don Luis insisted that the marriage
be postponed until he had proved that
the slurs cast upon him were false. In
vestigation showed the absolute truth
OF the ninisters contention. but the en-
gagement was broken after tho first
conference between Senior Coren and
Mrs. Jordan. whiah followed his return
from Nicaragua.
Senior Corca liz one OF the most popu-
lar members of the diplomatic corps.
He has represented his country at
Washington since 1899. He has always
had the entree to the best homes in the
city. His friends here were not influ-
enced by the sensational attacks. which
finally caused his first engagement to
be broken
Mrs. Jordan is sister of Mrs. ASH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
KING PETER
TO Be OPPOSED
Conspirators DO Not, However,
Propose to Assassinatc the
Scrvian Monarch.
WILL / SIMPLY EJECT HIM
At the Appointed Time Alcxan-
der's Successor Will Be
Quietly Expelled.

BELGRADE, SERV1A, January 81
The conspirators against King Peter
have completed their plans for his re-
noval. which will be accomplished by
u military coup d'etat.
No bloodshed Will be permitted to in
crease the disgrace which Servla still
hears for the murder of Sing Alexan-
der and Queen Draga Although mill
tary force will be used passively, the
King and his family will be quietly
conveyed to the frontier and expelled
from Servian soil.
At the time appointed the palace Will
be surrounded by soldiers to ensure the
safe and peaceable accomplishment OF
the deposition.
King Peter and his family. once out
of the country. the oyertures which the
plotters have already commenced to OBJ
tain foreign prince for the throne Will
enter a decisive stage.
AS the American correspondent las
already stated. tho favorlte selection
for Serpia's next King Is Prince Ar
thur. of Connaught. but 1t is very
doubtful whether he or any other prince
would be willing to take the risk.
II no new King Is obtainable a rcpub-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
MISS M'KENzIE DECLARES
THERE is NO DISSENSlON

NEW YORK, January 27.-1ndignant at
stories published regarding her presence
at the Thaw trial as the companion OF
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. Miss May Mac
Kenzie made the following statement to-
night:
II shall certainly attend court Monday
morning with my dear friend. Mrs. Eve
Ign Nesait Thaw. l cannot believe that
Harry K. Thaw has made any request
that I cease attending the trial with his
wife.
There Is no truth in tho report that
am not OH friendly terms with any OF
the Thaw family. 1t is cruel and UNI
Just to circulate such rumors. and as I
am n witness. subpoenaed at the trial, I
shall certainly be present
The presence Of Miss Mackenzie at
every session OF the trial can be justified
on altogether different gDunds. II neces-
sary, than her close friendship for the
wife of the accused man.