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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-18
WIRES ARE CUT;
MONTENECROON
THE WAR PATH

Vienna, Nov. 1S.-Advices received
here from Cettinje, the capital of Men
tenegro, declare the telegraph liz e be-
tween Cettinje and Cattaro, a seaport
OF Austria, has been cut and that Mon
tenegro has mounted guns on the
slopes dominating Cattaro.
Furthermore. Montenegro has occu'
pied Dug pass leading into Herzego-
vina with 5000 troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-18

ing and refining of oil. The business
of refining oil was profitable and as Il
result many refneries We're built
People turned to this business of re-
fininG oil who We're not necessarily
the best trained business men. All
sorts of refineries were built, accord
ing to the means and capital at the
command of the builders.
The Standard Oil company put up
all the refineries possible. but in gen
eral the buildings were not up to the
average OF those in Cleveland.
'Was Andrews practical refiner?'
THAT was the reason he was given
q part of the business" said Rookie
feller
Largest In the Country.
What was The comparative size of
your refinery to the others at that
time?"
81 believe it was the largest in the
country
1.-The company was capitalized al
100000? Was that considered a
large capitalization? asked Milburn
yes" replied Rockefeller. eve
thought it very large as we started il
1860 with $4,000
Dismisses Charge of Conspiracy.
Findlay, Ohio, Nov. 1S.-Presecuto
David today asked the probate cour
to dismiss the charge of conspirac!
against John d. Rockefeller. The rea
son given is the Manhattan Oil com
pany and Standard subsidiary corpora
tions have withdrawn the premium o
cents per barrel paid for oil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-18
GOV. HIGGINS TAKES A BRIDE
Young Chief Executive of Rhode Is
land Is Married.

Pawtucket, R. l., Nov. 1S.-Govern-
or James H. Higgins. the youngest
state executive in the county, was
united in marriage yesterday to Miss
Helen F. Mcguire, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John T. Mcguire of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-18
BRYAN HOPES TO Be PERMITTED TO REMAIN IN PRIVATE
LIFE; HIGHEST aim FOR FUTURE TO WRITE and SPEAK

be a candidate for the senatorship
two years hence. he said
"You have my statement regarding
my future as far as l care to say"
and he smilingly refused to discuss
the subject further.
Mr.. Bryan and his wife arrived in
San Antonio yesterday. Mr.. Bryan
was given a hearty welcome at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-18
Mrs. Gould Gets SOS. 600.

New York, Nov. 1S.-Mrs. Howard
Gould was allowed $25,G00 a year ali
mony by Justice Bischoff in the su-
preme court today pending the decision
of Mrs. Gould's suit for divorce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-18
DENY STORY
OF SENDING
FLEET TO CHINA

Washington, Nov. 1S.-The navy de-
partment today announced that there
is absolutely no truth in the reports
that the Philippine squadron is pre-
pairing to go to China ports. 1t is stat
ed here that in the event of the Phil
ippine fleet moving to China there
would be 10 purpose in maintaining
any mystery on the subject; that any
such order would be made public at
once.
Kobe. Japan, Nov. 1S.-The fighting
craft of Japan, comprising 40 vessels,
exclusive of submarines, passed in re-
view before the emperor today. The
review was witnessed by thousands OF
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-18
NEEDS MORE HELP
Chief of Engineers Of U. S. Army in
Report Shows Growth of
His Department.
BIG UNDERTAKINGS IN HAND
Large Appropriations for Rivers and
Harbors, Panama Canal and For
tification Keep Force Busy.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-In his first
annual report General w. |. Marshall,
chief of engineers of the United States
army, makes a strong appeal for an
increase in the corps of engineers.
Marshall comments at considerable
length upon the increasing duties of
the corps of engineers, and says while
the number of officers is decreasing
the reverse is true of the work
Appropriations Are Big.
River and harbor appropriations are
now going on under appropriations of
a size previously unknown, and forti-
fication construction has been extend
ed to the island possessions, and a
large share of the Panama work has
been entrusted to the officers of the
corps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-18

New York, Nov. 1S.-John D. Rocke
feller at this afternoon went on the
witness stand for the company in the
government suit to dissolve the
Standard Oil company.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
WEDDING REPORT
CAUSES SURPRISE

A ncwspaper despatch from Macon
Mississippi, last night announcing that
Mrs. Lucrece Goodwin Rogers and Charles
j. Stocl1ly, OF this city, were married
there yesterday caused much surprise TO
their friends.
Mrs Rogers is the widow ofTheodore b..
Rogers. who died two years ago. and
Is regarded ass wealthy. She has a line
country home between New Castle and
Delaware City. with golf course and a
stable of blooded horses. Mrs. Rogers Is
about 35 years of age and is at least five
years older than SotcSly, who is an at
torncy of this icty.
Mr.. Stockly came here from Smyrna a
few years ago. A friend Of the attorney
said that Mr.. tSoclSly went to Mississippi
last week TO represent Mrs. Rogers in a
land deal
The husband OF Mrs. Rogers was the
son Of Tho head of tho Rogers Locomo-
tive Works. aud widely known for the
lavish manner in which ne entertained
Since the death Of her husband. Mrs
Rogers had continued to live at the coun'
try home with her son and servants
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
TAFT ARRIVES
AT AUGUSTA, GA.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. lN-Escurted by
"a cavalry troop of the state militia, Pres
idcnt-clect and Mrs. TAFT were driven
through crowd or several thousand
cheering citizens of this old southern city
to-day TO the cottage OF their host and
hostess. Mr.. and Mrs. Landon Thomas, in
Summervlle.
The TAFT party arrived az 1915 o'clock
over the Southern Railroad and were met
by committee representing the Chamber
of Commerce
For a few days the 'rafts will hc guests
90 tnc Landon Thomas cottage. Their per-
mancnt home while here will be in the
Tcrrctt cottage near the Bonalr hotel,
fashionable resort in Summcrvillc. The
Tafts will take their meals at the hotel.
While Mr.. Taft looked over the golf
links shortly after his arrival Wendell
Misthlcr. chief of hts office force aud two
clerks began to got things in shipshape
for business in their quarters In a cot
tagc near the hotel. The day is as warm
as summer and Mr.. Taft will try out the
links this afternoon.
According TO a report Just brought here
by Judge w +. Eve. of Augusta. WHO
has been visiting Washington, President
Roosevelt has promised TO visit Augusta
while Mr.. Taft is here The Presidents
visit will probably he made shortly after
the Christmas holidays
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
NEWPORT EQUAL SUFFRAGE
CLUBS RECEPTION

The Newport Equal Suffrage Club met
in the W. C. r. L.. headquarters at New
port last night and extended a welcome
to the men friends OF the members. who
had been especially invited. George r.
Miller, of this city. read an article from
the Friends Intellgencer" on the suf-
frage question and there were readings
from the Women's journal on Judge Lind
his juvenile court. Miss Ella johnson also
read an article Following the literary
feature OF the meeting, soffee and dough-
nuts were served and pleasant social
hour was enjoyed.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
621-623 Market ST. 621-623 Market ST.
CAPITAL GRAFTERS ARE
SENTENCED TO PRISON
Former State Treasurer Mafhues, of Media, One of
the Four Convicted of Conspiracy
at Harrisburg

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
HARRISBURG, Pa. Dec ls.-Two yours
at hard labor in the Eastern Ponitentary
ana $500 hne-the maxnmum pcnalty-was
the sentence imposed to-day by Judge
Kunkel ON each of four men convicted OK
conspiracy to Cheat ana defraud the CONF
monWcalth of Pennsylvania out of Slg,-
$3.50 IN the furnishing OF the new capital.
Those sentenced were.
William L. Snyder former auditor gem
eral; william l.. Mathucs former state
Treasurer; James NJ. Shumaker, former
superintendent of public grounds and
buildings, and John T.. sanderson, a con-
tractor Of Philadelphia
Immediately after sentence had been
imposed the four convicted men were
placed in charge of the sheriff to await
the result OF an application of a super
sedas before the Superior Court i'm Phila-
delphia Attorney William l. Schanor, now
in that city was notified by telephone Of
the sentence imposed, ana at once proc
cecded to take the necessary steps to in
sttute an appeal to the Superior Court.
As the four men stood up for sentence
So dcrson was notcoably pale and ner-
vous and Shumaker also showed signs Of
nervousness. Snyder and Mathues. how
ever were perfectly calm. Judge Ilunkol
in pronouncing sentence. spoke in tones 20
low as TO bo heard scarcely beyond the
little circle surrounding the bench.
With the concluding words of the Judge
Deputy Sheriff McIlhcney stepped quick
ly up to the four men and touched them
on the shoulders to signify that the were
i'm custody.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
ROOT MAY LEAVE
CABINET SOON

BY United Iresa Leased Special Wire
NASffrNt ~. Dec iS-Thv,r .. a.
possi litiN that Secretary of state
Root may tender his resignation {,
President Roosevelt before March 4.
His knee, which he injured while cam
paigning in Ohio. just before election.
ras boon giving him the greatest con
cern. So painful has it become, that
he has doomed II essential 10 secur,
tho services Of the specialists.
lie was hurried away in Il carriage
from the cabinet meeting to-day. to his
residence, whore a Philadelphia expert
viii examine the injury.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
CHILD LABOR
LEADER TO VISIT

Mrs Florence J. Kelley, secretary OF
the national child labor committee OF
the Consumers League. which associa>
tion has done much to promote thN
child labor agitation. viii be Il visitor
in Wilmington ON Monday
Factory Inspector J. Austin Ellison
will show the prominent New Yorker
conditions in the local factories. Scv.
eral plants viii he visited and there ia
no doubt but that Mrs. Kelley will be
favorably impressed with the situation
here
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Roosevelt Intends to
Produce the Goods

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. Dee. 1s-prosiden,
hoosevelts reply 70 the resolution 80
the House Of Representatives. dc.
manding the specific reasons govcrnig..
ms utteranccs in his annual inessac,
regarding the secret service WIN II.
rosdy for Congress, as soon as il re-
assemblies. after the holiday recess.
a force Of clerks has been put =,
work. tabulating the information ia,
the governments possession.
Ihe President made il clear to his
callers to-day that he "wilI produce
the goods showing the necessity of
permitting the use Of the secret service
IN running down violations Of Law.
whether they be by corporations.
private individuals, or members OF
CONGRESS.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

Unless lie changes his mind, he will
send 60 Congress detailed report OF
every case involving the official con
duct OF members of Congress. i'm which
the secret service has been used. ana
the justification f,r such services
The President gave his callers 10
indication TO day thar he recognized
i'm the recent Congressional action any
lchuke. 70: Lee considers Congress has
ft.icd Ia recognize the impp'ian. .r;
VICES the secret service mon have per-
fo.inod. or that it has Leen guided bs
unV isc Counsel.
it is u;'Cistood that the President in
his ioily tO the Perkins resolution.
viii trrat the subject from a h'Gh
plane. and will not touch uo.n the
r,iva tic q, any individual consrcss
ui;t
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
a Didn't Sui. Him.

"Our grocer is awfully cut up over
an article that appeared in the paper
the other day"
Whats the trouble"
HE went out In the street and
whipped big cartman who was beat
ing his horse"
"That was good"
"Yes, but he wished he hadn't done
It when the paper came out the next
cay with sensational article headed
John Smith. the Grocer. Has lots OF
Sand" "-Clevelaud Plain Dealer.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
MEETING THE INEVITABLE.

You step into the corner store
To buy a chunN OF cheese.
The clerk who wraps the morsel says
What else now. II you please?'
About the latest goods in stock
She gives a quiet tip
And sells you something you DOM
want
That's able salesmanship.
You need a pair OF winter shoes
And think that you win buy
A strong and cheap two-fifty pair,
AS cash Is rather shy.
You 60 ont wearing one for FIVE,
And down the street you trip.
A trihe dazed and in the air.
You've met good salesmanship.
Before a student OF the game
You stand in helpless awe.
lie sells you everything in stock.
Nor does the work seem raw.
With bundles you are loaded. but
Have not q coin TO flip
Great bales Of stuff you cannot use
That's modern salesmanship
The Christmas season Is the time
When YOU are in their power.
You toss the dollars right and left.
Just like a silver shower.
Your pocket is as though you had
Been I'm the holdups grip
In luck II you have car fare left.
That's also salesmanship.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Mortifyina.

She began. dutifully enough with
hating man very bitterly indeed. But
man, with characteristic obstinacy.
omitted 10 reciprocate. and this made
her position very dificult Indeed. II
was no long time until the best she
could do FOR her cherished principles
was 20 hate the Providence which had
made man so wretchedly indispensa-
bic
After that she hated herself for
awhile.
Then. greatly 10 her chagrin. she
discovered that she hated nobody,
which loft her no alternative but tc
live happily ever after Puck.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
His Professional Wav.

The new waitress sidled up to a dap
per young man at the breakfast table,
who, after glanclng at the bill. opened
his mouth. and a noise issued forth
that sounded like the ripping off Of all
Of the cogs on one of the wheels in
the power house. The new waitress
made her escape to the kitchen. Eel
low out there insulted me-" she said.
The head waiter looked at him. "Tll
get f." he said That's Just the train
caller ordering his breakfast"
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
NO PISTOL PLAY
IN HAMS TRIAL
Continued From First Page)
.sked About Missing Witness.

ASKED ABOUT missing Witness.
storm was questioned at great length
about John Tonning, the missing wit
ness, but he reclared hc did not know
how tail he was or how heavy lie
said he saw hi mlast i'm October and
did not know whore he is at at pres
Ont. The defense is anxious to show
Tonning was a large, powerful man.
but all of the state witnesses have
evaded any detailed description of him
Witness swore that Leo Bugg a moni-
Der Of the Rickett-l lindlay Rcaltycom-
pany was a member of the Bayside
Yacht club.
This IS tic man whom r. Hams claims
introduced Him TO Icsterson IA order to
sell him tho property near the court
house. Under a searching cross cS0mina-
tion Witness insisted that the Rickctt-
Flndlay company did not control the
property in question. but later qualified
tie statement by saying that Bugg con-
trolied II now. but that Ire did not be-
lcve he did so August L..
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
An impossible Character

why do vow persistently avoid
meeting people. Are yeu a misan.
thrope;"
mot at all" answered Mr.. Crank,
ton. Il love TO think well Of people.
But have found 50 eften that ! could
have done It better by not getting so
we'll aequsiated Washington Star
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
The Woman ou,stion.

'T was handed another instaIlment
Of the eternal woman question this
morning" remarked the benedict.
whats the answer;" queried the
young bachelor.
my wife asked me II her hat was
on straight" replied the freight pay.
ing party OF the matrimonial part
Detroit Tribune.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
DUTCH TAKE
VENEZUELAN SHIP

BY United rress Leased Special Wire.
THE HAGUE. Dec. is-Tha Durch
hcot has captured third Venc-
zulean ship. according to an uncoa.
iirmcd report that reached hoe to~
day.
M details have been received
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
DupIIeats Copy Of Fiytsr Contract.

A Duplicate copy OF the contract with
the Coleman Company Of Boston, Mass.
for the installation Of the new ultra
ton plant. was sent this morning TO
Boston 10 the main Office by Secretary
McIntire OF the Water Department.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Civil Service Exan,ins,ion

The civil Service Examination held
December 10. for tho position OF ma
chinist IN tho lamp shop under the di-
rcction OF tho lighthouse engineer. fth
district. result as follows: Willard s.
Narnall rating Of S9S.S; Joseph D. Lind,
sS.4; Harry II. Reese. 9s; William Il.
carney, So; David i. Mckinley, SIG
IL Is likely that the first man on thu
list VIII be recommended for the posi-
tion.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Tried 70 Eirn Granarv.

IEWIsS. Dec. 1S.-An incendiary at
tempt to bur nthc large granary own
ed. by Franklin p. Maull. on Lewes
beach, was frustrated only by the
quick work of Surfman Fred Vogcl,
OF the Lewes life-saving Station. who
discovered it in time to quench the
names.n
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
DEATHS.
~ ~ - -
Benoni Cooling, Jr.
Levie 0. johnson.

JOHNSON--ln this city. on December
18th, 1908, Levic o. Johnson, aged q
years.
Relatives and friends Of the family
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at his late residence, No. 4l9 Mad
ison street. on Sunday afternoon Dc
cember 20th at ? o'clock. Intermcnt
Silverhrool1 Cemetery.
COoLlNG-On December 18th. 1908,
Benoni. Jr.. son of Benoni and Eliza
beth Z. Cooling i'm his 4th year.
Friends OF the family are invited 10
attend the funeral services at the resi-
dence cf his grandfather William NJ.
Bracken, near Elsmere. on Saturday
afternoon, December 10, ar o'clock.
Interment Wilmington and Brandywine
Cemetery
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
See roDAiE Ad on Page 10.
ELEVEN SOLDIERS DIE
AFTER DRINKING SPIRITS.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Dec 1S.-
General Rloss, OF the Philippine di-
vision, informed the War Department
today. q the death OF eleven men
of the eighteenth infanty, at Camp
keithly, Mindanao. from meythel pol
son due 10 drinking Columbian
spirits native drink.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
powder H.arino Her, Aoajn.

William G. Mahaffy examiner to take
testimony in the case of the Govern
ment against the dupont Powder Com
pany conducted a hearing in New Yorl,
Yesterday. Secretary Higgins Of the
Laflin and Rand Company gavc tcs-
timonq. and the hearing was Adjourned
60 Janusry in this city. MIR. Mahafry
has returned TO this city.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
EnneraI I'D Mr. Thomson.

The funeral of Townsend T. Thorn
son. who died on Monday from injuries
received i'm an accident. took place to-
dav from his late residence at Clover
nm farm. Winterthur. Mr.. Thomson
was so years old and for many years
was employed by tho family of Henry
A dupont as chief farmer. The in
terment was at Greenmount cemetery.
West Chester. Pa. large number Of
friends and rel4a1Fe3 9ssazAee
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
They Walked TO PHILADELPHIA.

Charles Smith and Wilmer King. of
this city, walked to Philadelphia last
Sunday. making tho distance i'm five and
three quarter hours. lowering there for
mer record by I IL hours.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Bids For Lighthouse supplies.

Bids viii be opened AZ the Office Of
tho Fourth Light House District. De-
cember 2e FOR furnishing meat for use
at the United States Engineers quar-
tors at Sewells Point. Cape May. ON
Deco her % bids viii be opened for
f'---' '.'.'--' cabinets FOR use in the
local engineers Office.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

It isn't nearly as essential that you
should be able TO advertise and repeat
the Ten Commandments as that you
should be able and entirely willing to
keep them
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
partiaI.

A woman's fond Of pretty clothes
Wherever they are shown.
She also likes q pretty face.
But that must be her own.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Locking for MISSING Youth.

The police are looking for Albert
&Bealy. aged II years. OF No. eos Mon
bae street, who has mysteriously dis
appeared. IL was thought that the
young man had enlisted in the navy
because he was heard to speak OF that
branch Of Uncle Sans service but in
quiry at the Icagre Island Navy Yard
showed that no such person had en-
listed there.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
! oO5-6O7-6O0 rIarket Street
Two y,pn,nep;s cases.

Two houses, one IN Pine street ana
tins other IA sixth avenue, were quar-
anuned tnis morning Uy omcers or
the Board Of Health for cases Of diph-
iberia among tNo--children.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
The Heiress.

"She is said to be counting the days
until her wedding"
Yes. and the size Of her dads roll
is said to be dazing the count right
now"
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
WANT CHRISTMAS MONEY :?

McMahon Bros. buy everything.s
Sec Topkis' Ad on Page 10.s
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

Don't boast Some foolish and mis-
guided person will be sure to remem-
Der it and take you unaware some
time to your everlasting undoing.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
More Shopping
Days
till Xmas

Every one calling at Freedman's
to see the. Birds and Gold Fish will
be presented with a Geld Fish Sat-
urday from 9 a. m. TO 4 p. m,
Don't forget the number
20T MARKET ST. Near End ST.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Not being able TO afford a thing Is
quite sufficient to guarantee the desir-
ability of it to most of us.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

Sim pie things and
simple ways are best.
The simplest way to
care for ones complex
ion is to use Ivory Soap
and clean water.
Battle the face for
nearly or quite five min
utes in hot water. Rinse
with cold water. That
is all-but it is enough.
Ivory Soap
! SO 400 Per Gent. Pure.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Haadkerchiefs
Silk Scarfs, Ruffs, Nsckwear, Collar and Cuff Ssis

Endless variety in dainty beautiful STYLES, remarkably low
prices. boxed free
Gifts OF White Silk Petcoats. Muslin Underwear. styles
that will please great abundance Inexpensive
please White Skirts and Gowns plain fancy,
trimmed with embroidery fluffy lace effects $3.50
$3oo TO $500
Black Silk Skirt special value. SSQS, $500 and $3.50
Umbrellas no o 0a asd fT % has 5% % ,oe % an SSe Smcs e '9S %
will do when
passed stock Handles suit Quality please
Prices suit everyone Chdcns SOC 75c and Soo Mems
Nomen so Sa5o $500 $500 and $500 Initials
Ct free a 1. 70 or better.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Onlv One aaPMo oI1NiNeY

only One "BRMO QUlNlNE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO OIJlNINE.
Look for the signature OF e. W.
GROVE. Used the World over to Cure
a Cold in one Day. 25c.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

II is easy enough to see why a girl
hates to wash dishes. but why does o
boy hate 70 comb his hair?
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
(No1g,gS5iQl.
eQ5-eOzeo 0MAT7KET RT
2S52y1SEuSlEkHE HENEEXSH
Two Dollars Worth Green Trading Stamps FreeSaurday
SPECIAL OFFER FOR SATURDAY--To give customers
opportunity fill their Stamp Books before Christmas
We shall give Two Dollars worth OF Green Trading Stamps
Free-on Saturday-Bring the Coupon with you.
s Worth Green Trading Stamps FrseSaturday
Some Suggestions for
CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Every department of fully stocked with large
merchandise the dependable character that
will fully satisfy your Christmas Now the time TO buy
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

See TopAls' Ad on rage H..
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Why Not Buy Blankets or COmfOrtabIeS

Splendid assortmens Many STYLES and qualities Prices
Comortabs SAYS Down Quilts. $500 5000 and $500
Blankets. SIS S22S Sloo. $500. 5000 to