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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
FACES MORE woe
Comedian Hitchcock Suspect.
ed in Connection With
His Acquittal
ON FLORA WHIsTON's STORY
District Attorney jerome Proposes to
Find Out Why Girl Changed
Her Testimony.

New York, March 1.-THE sudden
ending of the trial of Raymond Hitch
cock, the comedian, ON charges pre-
ferred by three little girls, has arous-
ed the suspicious of the prosecuting
officers that the case fiattened out be-
cause of some illegal agreement
The discharge of Hitchcock was done
at the order of Justice Blanchard af-
ter one of the girls had gone back on
the prosecution and denied the actor
ever harmed her or that she had seen
any misconduct on his part.
= The girl, Flora Winston. who is now
is years old, was arrested at once for
perjury and held in $4,000 bail She
said she had been prompted and fore
ed to tell the grand jury stories against
Hitchcock by agents of the Gerry So
ciety.
"SOmebOdy Got Next,
The whole affair has been placed in
the hands of District Attorney Jerome.
He would not discuss the affair fur
ther than to say Somebody got next
to somebody"
There still are five indictments
against Hitchcock, and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Garvan says he will be
put on trial for abduction within two
weeks,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
DAGGER is FOUND ON ALA
Weapon tdade From Scissors Blade
Carried by Priests Slayer.

Denver, March 17.-One blade of a
pair of scissors sharpened to a keen
razor edge was taken from Giuseppe
ALA yesterday, following his murder
Gus assault with a razor on a jail
trusty last Saturday, and two specially
detailed men are now guarding the as
sassin of Father Heinrichs night an,
day. The prisoner was searched twic,
after being subdued before the second
deadly weapon was brought to light
1t was hidden in the folds of his
prison garb.
Governor Buchtel yesterday pardon
ed Guy Sexton, the trusty on whom
Ala made the attack with a razor
He and his wife were Serving 80.
day sentence for shoplifting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
Rear Admiral Evans Will
ReIinquish Command
of Fleet.
THOMAS TO SUCCEED
Admiral Sperry, However, Will
Bring Vessels Home Through
the Suez Canal.

Washington, March 17.-At Admiral
Evans personal request he will be re-
lieved of the command of the battle
ship fleet on reaching San Francisco.
Rear Admiral Thomas is next in sen
iCrity and will succeed Evans in COM
mand.
Sperry VIII Take Charge.
Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry will
bring the battleship fleet from San
Francisco to the Atlantic coast by
way of the Suez canal. This detail
was announced by Secretary Metcalf
late today
Australia is Pleased.
Melbourne. March 17.-Preparations
already have begun TO welcome the
American battleship fleet next winter
and royal reception is assured Yes
terday expressions of satisfaction at
the forthcoming visit We're received
from all parts of the commonwealth.
The lord mayor of Melbourne said
the city would make the occasion
memorable and the Americans could
be assured of an enthusiastic recep
ton. The federal ministers are plan
ming entertainments and the state gov
enments have promised to cooperate
! The newspapers continue to express
general satisfaction, and they con
slider the event of national importance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
IS NOT ALLOWED TO SPEAK
Emma Goldman Escorted Off Chicago
Platform by Squad of Police.

Chicago, March 17.-Emma Goldman
was forced by the police from the
platform of Worllingmen's hall,
Twelfth and Waller streets, last night,
in view of 400 men, women and chiI-
dren gathered there to listen to her
address. No riotous scene marked the
termination of the meeting. which was
held under the auspices of the anar-
chist Edelstadt group, termed the
Group of Freedom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
BREWERY STRIKE DECLARED
ST. Louis Union Takes UP the Drivers
Fiuf1t,

st. Louis, March 17-Thirty-five
hundred unionized employees in the ST.
Louis breweries were notified this
afternoon to strike as a result of fac
tional quarrel in the beer drivers
local. The call was issued by officials
of the International United Brewery
Workers of America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
Wisconsin Senator in
Speech Accuses Stand
ard Oil and Morgan.
HAD OBJECTS IN VIEW
President Will Not Send Spec
ial Message Upon Civic Fed
Grafton Measures.

Washington, March 17-Declaring
that the recent financial stringency
in the country was brought about by
the influence of the Standard Oil and
j. Pierpont Morgan, Senator La Fol-
lette of Wisconsin today in a speech
practically closing the debate on the
Aldrich currency bill, entered upon a
denunciation of men high in the finan-
cial world.
No Commercial Reason.
There was no commercial reason
for the panic" said La Toilette.
There were speculative, legislative
and political reasons why a panic
might serve special interests. There
were business scores to settle. There
was legislation to be blocked and a
currency measure suited to the sys-
tenn to be secured. There was a third
term to be disposed of and policies
10 be discredited.
Planned and Executed.
The panic came. | believe it needs
only to be followed step by step to
show it was planned and executed, in
SO far as such a proceeding is subject
tc control. after once in motion" He
severely criticised the provision of
the Aldrich bill by which railroad
bonds are to be made security for
emergency circulation. and charged it
was a scheme TO defeat legislation
which might lower railroad rates.
No Message Planned.
Washington, March 1.-THE report
that the president is about TO send a
: special message to congress urging
upon its attention certain matters as
necessary legislation. recommended by
the Civic federation. meets with posi-
tive denial at the White house.
The fact is the president, as already
stated in the press, has been for the
| past fortnight in consultation at inter
walls with members of the federation,
! for the most part individually and
separate, but sometimes in groups,
concerning the prospect of securing
| legislation in the direction of their
desires before the adjournment of the
present session of congress. The out
come is expected to be the presenta-
| ton within a few days by Representa-
tive Hepburn of Iowa of one or more
| bills covering the subject.
Is Deeply Interested.
| The president has no present inten-
ton of transmitting message to con-
gress simultaneously with the intro
duction of these bills in the house.
He does feel deeply interested in the
success of the projected legislation.
and if at some future date it appears
he can be of assistance to the prime
movers in this matter he will not hes
itate to address a message to congress
urging action upon a bill or bills, but
so far, he has not written one line of
such communication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
Twelve III of'MeasIes; Two Dead.

Centralia, ILL.,, March 17.-Mrs. Fan
ME Fenton and her daughter Emma,
aged Is. died yesterday within an
hour of each !. other from measles.
Two more children are not expected
10 live, while the entire family of IL
was stricken with the malady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
SHIP THE AUTO ON BY RAIL
French Car No. 2 Breaks Down at
Carroll, Iowa.

Carroll, Iowa, March 17.-French car
No 2 broke down near here today and
had to be hauled in by team. The car
will be shipped from this point to
Omaha where the crew hope to inter-
cept the car repairs now en- route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
TO BEGIN WITH THE
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO
and Favored Shippers De-
cided Upon.

Washington, March i7.-Criminal
prosecution. it is indicated officially.
will be instituted against certain Off
ciaIs of the Chesapeake & Ohio rail-
road company and certain favored
shippers by that line on account of
what is asserted to have been illegal
practices relative to interstate ship
mentS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
Washington Government,
Alarmed, is Sending
Two Warships.
MANY ARE EXECUTED
Island Government Refuses to
Respect Neutrality of Fer
eign COnsuIates.

Washington, March 1.-THE Hay
tien situation is described by the state
department officials today as decidedly
more grave than at any time since the
revolution has been in progress there
Dispatches received late today are to
the effect the Haytien government has
reversed its decision to allow the
refugees in foreign legations to leave
the country. They will not be allowed
TO do SO.
More WarshIps Ordered.
AS a further protection to Ameri-
can interests in the island, the cruiser
Des Moines was ordered to proceed
at once to Port-au-Prince from Guam
tanamo. The gunboat Eagle was due
there yesterday.
Reports There IN Danger.
Paris, March 17.-Oficial dispatches
received here from Hayti indicate the
situation there is still critical for for
eigners. French Minister Carteron re-
ports fresh executions occurred last
night, but he does not give the num-
Ber
He says previous to last night 81
men were executed. He describes NJ.
Lecompte, the new minister of the in
terror, as ''blood-thirsty," and further
reprisals are feared There is still
danger of an attack on the foreign le-
cations and consulates.
Execute All Bearing Arms.
Paris, March 17.-The Port-au-
Prince correspondent of Temps cables
the government has decided to arrest
all persons implicated in the conspir-
acy against it and to summarily exc
cute all those caught with arms in
their hands
Cruisers Arrive.
Port au Prince. March 1.-THE Brit
ish cruiser Indefatigable and German
cruiser Brennan arrived this morning
The lives of foreigners are not consid
cred in danger. The situation is tran
quill.
Causes Anxiety.
Port-Au-Prince, Hayti, March IL
The Haytian governments activity tC
summarily dealing with number Of
alleged conspirators in a threatened
uprising has had the effect of causing
anxiety in the hearts of many. for i
is not known where the next blow
may fall or how far reaching the rev
oiutionary trouble may be.
OutwaTdly Port-au-Prince is cain
and yesterday, following the eXecu
tion on Sunday of 10 or II men al
legged to have been implicated in tht
plot. President Nord Alexis issued
proclamation to the people in whicl
he felicitates them on their calm at
titude under the present trying con
ditions and gives reassurances to tn,
community that order and the secul
ity of the government will be main
tanned
Assurances of Determination.
The president, who has preserves
a calm and energetic attitude through
out, said that he was determined t
bring about order and eventual
peace in the republic, and that h
would not permit the instigators c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
Last of "NobIe 6OO."

La lara, Colo, March 17-William
Nelms, aged 80. who claimed to be
the last survivor of the Noble 600''
at Balaklava, is dead at his home in
Manassa, southeast of here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
in THE USUAL Way
Powder Mill at Linton, Ind,
Goes Up and Four Employees
Lose Their Lives.
OTHERS LIKELY TO DIE ALSO
Planning Mill in Wisconsin Wrecked by
Explosion of Boiler and Three
Are Killed.

Linton, Ind, March 17.-Four men
were killed and four injured, two
fatally, this morning in an explosion
at the United States powder mills at
Coalmont, IA miles from here. All
windows in the town were shattered
and many plate windows broken here.
The explosion was heard for many
miles. Physicians were sent from
surrounding towns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
Planning Mill Wrecked.

Grandon, Wis. March 1.-THE plan
ing mill of George Kemp was COM
.pletely wrecked and burned today by
an explosion in which three men were
killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
new YEAR
Kate Hill Mission Society Holds
Annual Open Meeting and
Receives New Officers.
HEAR RETURNED MISSIONARY
Miss Mary J. Campbell Addresses
Gathering at United Presbyterian
Church on Her Work.

The Kate Hill Mission society of the
United Presbyterian church last even
ing at the church held its annual open
meeting, at which time the officers
elected last week were received, and
the reports for the past year were
read. The meeting was largely at
tended and an interesting program was
given. The principal address of the
evening was given by Miss Mary J.
in India for the last % years. She is
now on her furlough, and while visit
ing in the city accepted the invitation
of the young ladies of the society to
be their guest and address them. She
took as her subject the queer customs
ing information and experiences. Her
sister, Miss Bessie Campbell, spent
five years with her in India as a com
panion, and she last evening exhibited
a number of curiOs brought from that
interesting country.
An interesting part of the program
was the representation of the coun-
tries where missions are supported by
the young ladies of the United Presby-
terian church. Each country was rep
resented by young lady dressed in
the costume typical of the people. A
number of excellent musical numbers
and recitatiOns were given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
Work of Yenr.

The years work was shown to have
been most successful and much prog
ress was reported. Ten new members
have been added during the year, and
the receipts reported by the treasurer
amounted to SIS, and of this amount
$77 was spent in the aid of missions.
Greetings We're read from Miss Kate
Hill, after whom the society is nam
ed, and who is now a missionary in
India
The Misses Campbell left at noon
for an eastern trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
New York insurance Solicitor Elected
by Order of Loeb.

Washington, March 17.-Under or
ders from Secretary Loeb, secret serv-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
Assurances of Determination.

The president, who has preserved
a calm and energetic attitude through
out said that he was determined to
bring about order and eventually
peace in the republic, and that he
would not permit the instigators of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17

AS q further protection to Ameri-
can interests in the island the cruiser
Des Moines was ordered to proceed
at once to Port-au-Prince from Guam
tanamo. The gunboat Eagle was due
there yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
Cruisers Arrive.

Port au Prince. March 1.-THE Brit
ish cruiser Indefatigable and German
cruiser Brennan arrived this morning
The lives of foreigners are not consid
cred in danger. The situation is tran
nI1il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-17
Reports There IN Danger.
Execute All Bearing Arms.

Paris, March 17.-The Port-au-
Prince correspondent of Temps cables
the government has decided to arrest
all persons implicated in the conspir-
acy against it and to summarily exc
cute all those caught with arms in
their hands
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20
Free TO Orr:
Customers

A beautiful So Picture Frame with
every $lO cash or produce trade.
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20
PRESENTATION OF FLAGS.

There was an interesting meeting
at the high school building Monday
afternoon when the teachers of all
grades assembled to receive gift of
flags from Mcintyre w. R. Corps.
Mrs. Ida Sutherland, patriotic in
structor of the Corps, formally pre-
sented, to each teacher beautiful
36 inch flag on a staff with gold
spear head, one for each of the 27
grade rooms. Mrs. Elizabeth Mat
tice, president of the w. r. c., also
presented to Supt. Franklin from the
corps wool bunting flag 6x1O for the
new Washington school building.
Suitable responses were made by
Supt. Franklin and several of the
teachers. These gifts will be. con-
stant inducements to patriotism.
That they are highly appreciated is
/ shown by the following resolution
which tells it's own story:
To the Ladies' OF the Woman.s Relief
Corps:
The school board, teachers and pu-
pills hereby express their sincere
thanks for and hearty appreciation
of the beautiful flags presented by
1your organization to the New Wash.
the city. Our love for our country
for which the flag stands, and ou1
respect for the noble men and wome1
; who have sacrificed so much to pro
tect and uphold the union will b.
} greatly stimulated. Our patriotism
> Twill be stronger and purer becaus
of your generous. gifts The NOR
lasting appreciation will be NANTES
lin the future lives of the young. -
. H. A. AVERY,
| President of Board of Education
: JOHN f. FAIRBANKS,
: Secretar!
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20
Special eeting Of County Board.


. The County Board Of Mower County,
Minnesota, will meet in special session
at the efice Of the County Auditor in
the Court House IN the city Of Austin,
Mower. County, Monday, the 25th day
of May, A. ID 1908, at o'clock p. m.,
for the purpose of considering the tax
ing an appeal from the action Of the
County Board Of Freeborn Go. Minn.,.
who have rejected and disalloWed the
Ibillof Mower County for interest due
and unpaid on damages awarded said
Icounty the matter Of y Judleial Ditch:
No and al other business that may
lcome before the meeting .s.sss
EoRGEs + RoBERTsoN, s.
Auditor.
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20

Young pigs for sale. PETER Eel
TON, Route l, Austin. 13
The Lady Maccabees served 15-
cent supper last evening.
Write to M. @. Benson, Blooming
Prairie, Mimi, for mating list and
lr.ces, If you want eggs from one Of
the best pens Of S. G. Rhode Island
Reds in the state. tt
For Sale at bargain, No. 2 De-
Laval separator. Perfect condition.
JOHN H FRENCH, l3
The Congregational Ladies Aid
will be entertained this afternoon by
Mrs. w alter Chestnut. Mrs. Lou Hardy,
Mrs Crippen, Mrs. II Puccini and Mrs.
Sutherland will assist.
John G. Hall and family moved
from LeR-y Thursday and occupy the
Rogne house on south St. Paul street.
Mr.. Hall has a position with the First
National bank.
Fred E. Gleason went to Steele,
Nd, Monday to- remainsseveral days
on business.
The meeting of the Christian Bro.
therhood was led Sunday afternoon by
w. G. Horrobin. Next Sunday Prof.
C. r. Boostrom will lead.
Pasture for horses and cattle, in
quire of F. A. TICKNoR, Austin, Mlnn
George w. Bucklin attended the
s. Nj. Photographers convention al
Spring Valley last week and demon:
strated the autochrome work.
Ed Murane had his no use on soutl
Kenwood avenue moved back SO as t.
build on a new addition in front
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ceda
City Cemetery association met wit
! Mrs. A. E Carter near the fair ground
yesterday afternoon for work. A fin
supper was served,
! bert Galloway has set Out thou
and apple trees this spring on his pla'
. near the fair grounds. 500 are Wealth
and 500 Patterns Greetings.
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20
A Few Prices That Might Interest
Vnl -.

-" AAASSS not MlxOt interest
You.
we have a lot of Mems Hats we are
selling at one-half price.
A lot Of Ladies' Trimmed Hats sell.
ing at one-half price.
ttLot of Ladies' Shirt Waists going
at 0ne-half price.
a lot OF Boys Suits going at one
half price,.
A lot of Mems Dress shirts selling
at Ono-half price.
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20
ARTHUR A. MCBRIDE ORDAINED.

council of congregational
churches, mostly from the Southeast
ern conference, met at the Congre-
gational church in this city Thurs
day afternoon to consider the prop
riety of ordaining Arthur A. Mcbride
to the formal work of the gospel
ministry. The delegates arrived at
noon and were entertained at lunch
| in the church, dining room. by the
Ladies' Aid Of the church. The coun-
ell organized by the choice OF Rev.
Perry =. Thomas of Winona, moder,.
ator. and Rev. W.. E. Grittlth OF
4 iplainyiew. scribe. The chief busl-.
4 ness was to listen to the statement
3 iof Arthur Al. Mcbride as to the evl-
ldence. Of. his conversion, his call TO
!, the ministry and his views on Chrls-
i fian. doctrine. His account OF MS
Christian experiences was very
q touching and hts doctrinal views
! were presented with great clearness. "a
After listening to his statement, the
2 council voted unanimously TO pro-
ceed to his ordination.
Tn the evening there was speclai
: musical program in connectlon VIII
9 the services. The ladies' quartette as,
t sisted. The scripture lesson was reao
Nv Rev. FREQ D. Hill of Northhteio
NJ who also offered prayer. Rev. Everetl .,l
alLesher of Owatonna preached .ne q
e sermon from the text, John l5:o-o
: He spoke Of the mission OF service Il !
which the church was ever 70 Ioi Ioi
low her Lord S example: The prayel
]. of ordination was by Rev. S.,.v.-.o
FISHER Of 4.oberts, Wis, the Cnarg
y to the Ministry by Rev. Mm; :. :. III Ta;
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20
It Has: No Substitute

There Alan aad Phosphate eS Lime aixtsfss sold at
lower price. but hossekssper regarding the health
q her family can alefd g sss then.
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20
Mrs. Roy Miner and baby are visit
inu rnlatiVoS here

Mrs. Roy Miner and baby are visit
ing relatives here.
We see by the dispatches that ap.
preparations for $4,000 each.were made
in the public building bill for new post
office buildings at Austin and Roches-
ter. The committee on public build
ings and sites has done nobly.
-F. w. Kimball has been sick in
bed for two weeks with sciatic rheuma.
tism.
We were pleased to met Rev. E. p.
Wheeler of New Ulm who was a dele
gate to the conference at the Congre-
gational church Thursday. He was
formerly pastor here.
Seventeen were confirmed at Christ
Episcopal church Friday evening by
Bishop Edsall. He preached from l
John 2:15, .:Love not the World" The
service was impressive.
For rent, lower part of my house,
College and Second streets. Strictly
modern. HENRY JACOBS
"A daughter was born to Mrs. AT
thur Anderson Friday.
Geo. A. Hormel went to Chicago
Thursday on business. 5=.zs
-Mr.sa and Mrs. j.. E, Crippen went
| to Lanesbbro Friday to visit relatives
-Chas. F, Cook is one Of the dele
gates to the national democratic con
vention at Denver.
&C. w. Tyler has returned to spo
kane to work in the Great Northern
freight department.
There was large attendance a
the special Mothers service at tn
Presbyterian church Sunday morning
/ and the services were of much interest,"
White carnations were distributed. i
J, the afternoon flowers were taken to tn
sick Of the congregation not able to b
J present.
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT,

Commencement exercises of the
Austin high school class of 1908 will
be held at the Baptist church Fri
day evening, June 5. Address to the
class by Judge John Day Smith of
Minneapolis. The examinations in all
grades will close June 4, when a
class of about sixty will be promoted
to the high school. The baccalaureate
sermon 10 the graduating class will
be in the Lutheran church Sunday
evening, May 81, by Rev. J. A. E..
Naess. A class of twenty-five will
probably graduate.
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20
Che Trn11arrtpt.
AUSTIN WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 1908.
'SeHEBgRFR'S SeHHG%gF
YOUR WATCH

For Sa le, my house and two lots on
eouth Main street. Also a square
piano. J. SOLNER.
Timothy hay for sale. THOs.
CHHIsT1ANsON, Columbia Dairy farm.
Rural l, Austin.
Red Clover, Alsike Glover and
Timothy seed for sale. Also seed corn.
-. DECKER BROTHERS.
Henry W. Liyhtley attended the
regular quarterly meeting of the state
stallion registration Doarda st. Paul
last week. Mr.. Lightley is president
= Of thesboard. 3. -
Miss Jessie Stimson returned Fri
day from visit with relatives in Min
neapolis.
Mrs. Mabel Sci rimpf of Mime
apolis came Saturday to spend Sunday
with her father, Deacon Henry Jacobs.
j. Solner expects to leave this
week for a trip to Norway, He will
sail from New York next Wednesday.
Thos. K. Dahle and Ne!s X. Dahle of
Brownsville will accompany him.
The alarm of ire about IL O'Clock
Saturday night came from Art Padel-
ford's on west Winona street. His
barn was badly burned. He had $1Cf,
insurance on the building
The sun began to shine again yes
terday after several showery days.
Mrs. D. H. Stimson returned Mon
day from visit uf three weeks wit
her sister in Minneapolis The in
pcovements on her house here al
progressing. Z,