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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04

uel, a special French embassy and a
detachment of foreign regiments of
which the late king was honorary col
.Onel.
Dictatorship Ended.
Lisbon, Feb. 4.-Portugal's govern,
ment by dictatorship was ended Off
cially at noon yesterday when the new
cabinet held its first session, and the
presidency of the council of state was
assumed by Rear Admiral Francisco
Joaquin Ferreira do Amaral.
King Manuel II. was present. In a
voice broken with emotion he placed
himself and his country's future in the
hands of his ministers.
Il am yet without experience in the
science of government" he said. Il
place myself entirely in your hands,
needing and believing in your patriot
ism and wisdom"
Franco in Flight.
Former Premier Franco has left his
residence and it is reported that he
has fled from the capital, fearing as,
sassinatiOn.
The day passed without any dis
order of note. Arrests by the score
were made and other persons suspect
cd of completely in or knowledge OF
the murder of King Carlos and the
crown prince are being watched.
The Spanish frontier is being close
ly guarded and all persons coming
into the country are subjected to q
rigid examination.
Strict censorship is maintained over
all outgoing telegraph messages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
CONSIDERS RECESS
TILL FIFTH OF MAY
Legislature Expected to Adjourn Till
Committee on State Institutions
Finishes Probe.

Springfield, H., Feb. 4.-(Argus
Specially The legislature reconvened
this afternoon. The principal matter
I'D for discussion was a joint resolu-
ton providing for adjournment till
May 5, when the house committee in
vestigating state charitable institu-
tions, is expected. will be ready to
report. A bill was introduced provid-
ing for a state board to control all
state charitable institutions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
GOODNESS Is PROFITABLE
is Theme of Sermon by Evangelist
c. c. Smith.

Goodness Is Profitable Unto All
Things" was the theme on which
Evangelist C. c. Smith spoke at the
First Methodist revival services last
evening. Mr.. Smith pointed out the
value of godliness in all things, social.
business, religious and moral life. One
of the largest week day congregations
of the revival was present and a splen-
did spirit was manifest. Mr.. Roper
sang "The Sword of Gideon" the Sun
day school chorus sang a number and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
ANIMALS AND BIRDS
DESTROY MUCH YEARLY
Biological Survey Statistics Show the
Grain Loss Annually is About
$11o,ooo,ooo

Washington, Feb. 4.-The house COM
mittee on agriculture last night heard
report on the work of the bureau of
biological survey. Mr. Merriam, the
chief, gave some statistics showing the
extent of damage to crops and other
property by rats, squirrels, and birds
creations in the United States amounts
to more than $110,00O,0O0 annually.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
WARMTH TURKEY?
Russia Concentrating Troops
on Frontier Presumably to
Make remOn strati0n.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 4.-Five thous-
ana troops have been ordered from
northern Caucasus to the Turko-Per-
sian border, whittier soldiers in small
detachments have been proceeding
steadily for several weeks past. This
concentration is due to the aggressive
attitude of Turks in their frontier dis
pute with the Persians. 1t is believed
in St. Petersburg Russia is about TO
undertake a military demonstration
against Turkey.
COSTA, cousin of King Victor Emman-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
TO REGULATE CLERKS HOURS
Postoffice Employees Approve Measure
Now in Congress.

The Rock Island postoffice clerks are
much interested in the bill now before
congress, to regulate the working
hours of clerks employed in first and
second class postoffices. The bill
makes As hours a week the maximum
and provides that the work be arrang
ed as nearly as possible in eight hour
shifts The bill was introduced in the
house of representatives in December
by Congressman w. w. Wilson of Hi
nois, and was referred to the commit
tee on postoffices and postroads. This
bill meets with the entire approval OF
the clerks, as it will improve theil
working conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
81 MINERS KILLED IN
JAPANESE DISASTER
Gas Explosion in Yubari Coiliery, Hok
kaido, Results In Heavy Loss
of Life.

Victoria, B. c., Feb. A colliery
disaster is reported from Yubari col
liery, Hokkaido, where a gas explosion
killed 81 miners. A large number who
escaped from the mine were severely
burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04

to prevent hydrophobia They believe
they have contracted it by drinking
milk from COW which was suffering
with the disease. having been bitten
by dog suffering from the rabies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
Bank May Resume Business.

Washington, Feb. 4.-The controller
of the currency today granted permis-
sion to the First National bank of
Brooklyn. n. Y, to resume business
Feb 10. The bank suspended several
months ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
ROOSEvELT'S MESSAGE NOT
PLEASING TO ALL PEOPLE

Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Roper sang a duet
The theme of Mr.. Smiths discourse
this evening will be Difficulties in the
Way of Becoming a Christian" There
and Mr.. Roper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
FRENCH LOSE IN BATTLE
Eight Killed and Many Are Injured in
Morocco

Paris, Feb Eight Frenchmen
were killed and 80 wounded in a des-
perate conflict which French forces in
Morocco have had with natives just
south of Kasbah Ber Rohid. Word of
night from General D'Amade, com
manding general in Morocco, who re-
ports that a French column command
ed by Colonel Boutegourd, was sud
denly attacked by a vast horde of
Arabs while marching to the south for
the purpose of Furnishing the Claouia
tribesmen. The enemy suffered heavy
loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
FEAR HYDROPHOBIA BECAUSE THEY
DRANK MILK FROM AFFECTED COW

Chicago, Feb. flames Gellatly of
Hamilton county, Nebraska, wife and
Gallatly arrived in Chicago today to
undergo medical treatment designed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
TO MAKE A FINAL COUNT
Petitions to Submit Liquor Question
to Vote to Be Reported.

to Vote to Be Reported.
The petitions to place the liquor
question on the ballot at the spring
election are to be reported for a final
count this evening at the Y. NJ. c. A.
at 1880.
The local option question will be
voted on in large part of the county
this spring, from present indications
1t will be on the ballot in Moline and
Rock Island, and petitions have been
filed in Black Hawk, Bowling and Ru.
raj townships. In Bowling and Rural
there are no saloons now. but Black
Hawk includes Milan, where there are
saloons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04

Mt. Clemens, Mich, Feb. 4.-Fire
last night destroyed the Minnesota
hotel. two-story structure, which had
50 rooms. All the guests escaped in
safety. but lost their possessions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
ANOTHER SCORE FOR TAFT
Ohio Republican Body Recognizes the
Baker Committee.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 1.-The repub-
lican state central committee, at a
meeting here yesterday afternoon, vot-
ed to recognize the so-called Baker
committee" which is friendly to Sec
retary Taft, as controlling in party af-
fairs in Cuyahoga county. AS a result
of the action of the state central com
mittee, the state supervisors of cleo
tions may, if the Cuyahoga county SUI
pervisOrs refuse to recognize appoint
ments recommended by the Baker, or
bers of the Cuyahoga county board
and appoint their successors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
lanes Oliver SINKING.

South Bend, Ind, Feb. flames
Oliver, the philanthropist and million
aire manufacturer of plows, is slowly
sinking. Hope for his recovery was
today practically given up by the fam
lily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
IS GIVEN HIGHEST PRAISE
Methodsts Hold Roosevelt Greatest
Force for Righteousness"

Cincinnati, Feb. 4.-Hailed as a
greater force for righteousness than
all the preachers in the world" Presi-
dent Roosevelt and his policies as ex-
pressed in his recent message to con-
gress, were indorsed by the Metho-
dist preachers association of this city
yesterday at a meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
Fugitive Premier Believed
Intent on Reaching
England.
CHANGES IN CABINET
Third Set of Ministers Named
in Attempt to Please All
Elements Of People.

Lisbon, Feb. At is persistently
rumored here ex-Premier Franco, who
was thought to have fled to Spain, has
taken refuge on a British cruiser an
chored off cascaed, IS miles west of
Lisbon, and that by this means ne
plans to gain Gibraltar or England.
REPUBLIC At OPOBTO:
Fuentes de Onoro, Spain, Feb. A.
Reports have been received here that
a Portuguese republic has been pro-
claimed at Oporto and that provi-
sional government has been estab-
Iished in that city.
Lisbon, Feb. 4.-Changes in the new
Portuguese ministry have followed
each other in such rapid succession
today it has been difficult to keep
track of them or know what the final
composition of the cabinet was to be.
The ministry that was gathered to-
gCther yesterday by Admiral Ferreira
do Amaral was superseded by another
early this morning. A few hours later
a third ministry was announced, and
this cabinet is declared to be final.
Difficult To Please All.
These cons; ant changes arise from
the difficulty in selecting and arrang-
ing a ministry that shall suit the
many clashing factional interests and
insure the undivided allegiance of its
members to united efforts for an inn
provcmCnt of disturbed conditions. Do
Amaral is premier in the presumably
final cabinet.
Martial Lnw in Force.
Martial law and the suspension of
constitutional guarantees was pro-
claimed yesterday, and the municipal
authorities are taking needed steps to
prevent a recurrence of the disorders.
The palace and public buildings are
still guarded by troops and police are
in strong force on the streets. 1t is
officially denied here the revolutionary
movement is spreading in OpOrto or
anywhere else in Portugal.
New King Improving.
Lisbon, Feb 1.-THE condition of
King Manuel who was shot in the arm
and face at the time his father and
brother were killed last Saturday is
improving.
The official organ in its issue today
declares the funerals of the late king
and crown prince will be held the
morning of Feb. s. at the royal pan
theon of St. Vincent de Lisbon with
all the solemnity possible.
More Changes In Cabinet.
Material changes in the new cabinet
have been made and only three mem
bers of the first ministry announced
yesterday are retained in the cabinet
Sazetted today.
Palace in Mourning.
The chamber in the palace where
repose the bodies of King Carlos and
the crown prince has been draped in
mourning and arranged to resemble a
chapel. The biers are surrounded by
lighted candles and Queen Amelie
widow of the king, and Dowagel
Queen Maria Pia. his mother, watch
continually at the side of their dead
The body of the king is clad in the
uniform of a captain of the second
lancers. Several masses for the re
pose of the souls of the departed have
already been said in the mortuary
chamber. The funerals will be held
Feb. 8. and the bodies will lie in state
II is expected that the funerals will be
attended by the prince of Wales
Prince Charles of Bourbon, duke O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
New Postmaster of Omaha,

Washington, Feb. 4-The president
today nominated Benjamin F. Thomas
postmaster of Omaha, Neb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
DRUCE MYTH NEARLY ENDED
Master in Chancery Dismisses the Suit
for Part of Estate.

London, Feb. Almost the last
prop was knocked from underneath
the Druce myth yesterday when the
master in chancery dismissed G. H.
Druce's civil suit for possession of the
estate of the late duke of Portland.
The attorney for Druce appealed the
case and appeal was allowed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
WILL STUDY THAW
State Lunacy Commission Pro-
poses to Take Leisure in
Passing on His Case.
is NERVOUS AND EXClTABLE
Not Despondent, However, and is Be;
ing Treated in Same Manner as
Other Prisoners.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 4.-Dr Allen
Ferris, president of the state lunacy
commission, who visited Harry X.
Thaw yesterday at Matteawan asylum,
said today Thaw appeared very nerv-
GUS and excitable, but on such short
notice it would be impossible to come
TO any conclusion as to his permanent
mental condition. Ferris said Thaw
did not appear to be despondent, and
that he is being treated the same as
any other prisoner
LittIetOn In No Hurry.
New York. Feb 4.-If the counsel of
Martin w. Littleton prevails, it does
not appear likely an early attempt will
be made to have Harry K Thaw re.
leased from the Matteawan asylum on
habeas corpus proceedings Littleton
said today there was no occasion to
obtain a writ of habeas corpus for
Thaw's release.
Officers Examine Harry.
Poughkeepsie, n. Y, Feb. "A briei
examination and observation of the
mental condition of Harry K Thaw
now confined in Matteawan state hos
pital for the criminal insane, was held
yesterday by DR.. Allen W. Ferris
president of the New York state lun
acy commission, and DR. Lamb, super
intendent of the institution.
The examination was of a prelimi
nary character. Thaw and the physi
clans were talking casually together
for about half an hour. After the
examination DR.. Ferris said it was toe
early to give an opinion on Thaw's
mental condition.
Wife on the Scene.
The examination was interrupted by
a visit of Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thav
and Daniel ORielly, Thaw's counsel
who came up from New York. Mrs
Thaw appeared depressed over the
Continued on Page Eight.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
WILL TAKE OFF TEN TRAINS

Santa Fe Road Announces Retrench-
ment in Kansas Beginning Feb. 9.
Topeka, Kan, Feb. 4.-Beginning
Feb. 8, the Santa Fe railway will an
nul 10 of its principal local passenger
trains in Kansas. General Manager
Hurley says this is made necessary
by the decrease in the roads earn
ings for the past year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
CHILEAN COAL NOT
NEEDED BY EVANS
American Commander Writes of the
Cordial Reception Given Fleet
at Punta Arenas.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Rear Admiral
Evans cabled to the navy department
today that the reception of the fleet by
the Chilean authorities and people at
Punta Arenas was most hearty
and gracious. The Chilean govern
ment has placed its coal supply at Pun
ia Arenas at the disposition of the bat
tleships, but fortunately it has not been
found necessary to use it.
Punta Delg Ada, Strait of Magellan,
Feb. 4, 9:20 a. m.-The American tor
pedo boat flotilla of six vessels under
command of Lieutenant Cone has just
passed here going west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
Wife on the Scene.

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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18
Revival in West Hickman.

A great deal of interest is being
taken in the revival, which begun at
the West Hickman Chapel last Sum-
day. The services are being con-
Quoted by Rev. VIM. Lampkin, Of
Martin, Tenn, who is assisted by
the local pastor. Rev. Stonechipher.
Rev. Lampkin is pronounced a
splendid preacher and is combining
his discourses to the old time reli-
gion-the common sense kind.
Good crowds are taking advan-
tage of the favorable weather, and
the house is filed at each evening
service. Besides this, more than
ordinary interest is manifest.
The meeting will continue the rest
of this week and through the coming
week. Services at 2 80 in the af-
ternoon and s 100 o'clock at night.
A cordial invitation is extended
to everybody to attend and take
part in this work.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18
cro.s.ov.r for ssrb.d Wire Fence.

cress-ovsr for ssrbsd Wire Fence
Anyone who has ever tried 10 cross
over a barbed wire fence knows how
dificut It Is to accomplish II without
injury to body or clothing. A safe
passage may be arranged by taking
two short boards or pieces Of plank
ing six inches wide and long enough
to reach from the ground TO -four
inches above the fence. Nail these
strips securely TO the fence post. slant
ing out at the bottom about two feet
from the post. To these pieces nail
three cross pieces on either side OF the
fence thus forming what is practical
ly a ladder ON both sides. The fence
post should be longer than the others
along the line as II enables one 70
grasp II for support while crossing.
Several ladders OF this kind arranged
at convenient intervals will make the
matter OF crossing wire fences easy,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18
Candidate for Assessor.

John F. Mcclellan, Of the Cayce
neighborhood. announces this week
as a candidate for the Office Of AS
SCISSOR Of Fulton county
He is a "dyed-in-the- wool"
Democrat, and has labored hard in
the ranks for the success OF his
party, and his friends, who have
urged him to make this race, think
he is entitled to recognition at the
hands Of Fulton county Democracy.
Mr.. Mcclellan is straightforward.
conscientious and honest and il elect
ed will no doubt discharge the duties
OF this Office with credit to himself
and Fulton County.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18
Greater Corn Crops.

Every farmer located in The corn
belt IL DESTROYS OF growing a. much
corn per acre as possible and II Is the
fault in many instances OF the corn
land owner II he does not do 90.
In this section our farmers are
learning that II IL profitable to study
the minor details that AFFECT the pro
duction of a good healthy corn crop.
Proper soil and good drainage are
the first two requisites. We have the
former and cannot AFFORD to do with.
out the latter.
Then disk well both ways OF the
Held before breaking up the soil.
This cultivates the soil and pulver-
ICES thoroughly the portion that Is IN
grow and nourish the roots Before
disking the soil II Ii proper to get all
the manures upon the farm onto this
soil and thoroughly disk II in by the
operation. Then you are ready to
break up the soil with y good plow.
You will hnd this last operation
greatly lightened by the diskins and
you can not only pillow better burrows.
but deeper as well than where you
have n rigid and unworked surface be-
fore you. The filth OF the entire nsld
In greatly llghtensd and much easier
prepared for planting.
This operation pays great returns
when done In the proper manner and
not only pays In growing corn alone.
but as well in growing the potato crop.
Then grade your seed. both IN quail
ity and quantity. In quality first Do
not shell into your basket one single
ear that you are doubtful Of In ap
pearance
Test each ear. urges the Epitonist.
by Smelling on q few grains snd
placing them upon a muslin mat
marked on In checks and numbered.
numbering the ears 10 correspond.
Place this mat into q good-sissd fat
box filled with moist earth or saw
dust In q few days you can discard
the worthless grains and the ears 10
which they belong. for they have failed
TO terminate or are weakly In sprout
Ing. Shell Oh the tips and butts. No
use for them. Yet they will grow and
produce. but plenty OF nice uniform
grains will make a more even stand.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18
There are Few

people who know how Ia take care OF
themselves the majority do not. The
liver II most important organ In the
body. Herbine Will keep 10 In condition.
V. q. Simkins, ALTA. Texas. writes: Il
have used Herbine for Chills and Fever
and md ~ the best medicine I ever used.
| would not be without IL. II II NJ good for
children as 10 l. for grownup people. and !
recommend ~. II II fine for la Grippe"
sold by uowsills Drug store. Inc. and
Helm A Ellison.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

When a man makes the air blue
with Sunday school words because
his gas engine wont run, there is one
of two things wrong-his engine is
either out OF fix or be has gasoline
that wont test up TO the standard
The Courier sells gasoline the kind
that will stand the test II its our
kind you are using-hx the engine.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18
Any Kind Of Fertilizer Hslps.

About one-fourth OF the land here is
In hay meadows. OF which the prin-
cipal grass is timothy. These mead
ows are occasionally plowed up ana
rsseeded with timothy and clover. Not
much fertilixer Is used. but the mead
ows are productive In most cases
These meadows are psstursd with eat
tie after the hay crop 10 out. Nearly
all OF our meadows are we'll drained.
as they must be to get good results.
Two OF the most important things in
the cutting OF our hay crops. Is 10
have the meadows thoroughly drained
ana to have them we'll fsStilissa sith
tsrSilixsr of any kinA
Gasoline at the Courier Office.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

I W A. Johnston, wife and sons,
John and Leland, returned Tuesday
from visit with relatives at Ripley,
Tenn.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

Mrs. Bonner Cavitt, of St. Louis,
chaperoned a crowd of girls and
John Meacham on a hunting trip
on the Cavitt farm, this week.
They killed everything "game"
they came in contact with.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18
A Happy Mother

will see that her baby Is properly cared
for--to do this good purgative Is necessary
Many babies suffer from worms and their
mothers don't know tiff your baby Is few
erlsh and doesn't sleep Mt nights IL H.
troubled with worms. Whites Dream
Nermifuge will clean out these worms In IA
mild pleasant way, Once tried always used.
Give IL IA trial. Price % cents.
sold by Cowgills Drug Store Inc, a Helm
A, ElIfann
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

Deputy United States Marshal
Walter Neal and Goalder Johnson
arresled Tom Homes Tuesday on
a Indictment from the United States
Court charging him with selling
splrItnous liquors without license,
Homes was taken to Paducah We'd
uesday.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

A horse which J. T. Seat and L.
P. Leggate we're driving ran off
with them this week. Both we're
thrown from the buggy, but were
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18
pURAsLE SUPPORT FOR scALGs
Substantial Foundation Should Be
Provided.

The American Miller describes Q
support for scsles. the foundation OF
which was constructed of bricks with
six by-elght-inch stills on top.
Cement piers were built In the cor
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

H. L. Curtin, of State Line, left
for Tupelo, Miss, Sunday to pur-
chase some sheep.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

Willie AmDerg is spending his
vnc1kion in Hickman with his moth
o.. He has been attending Wander
BIZ University, in Nashville.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18
Observation-Disclosures

Miss Lou Trautwein has returned
to her home in Union City, after a
ten days visit with her friend,
Mrs. A. A. McCary, of this city.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

Roland Amberg attended COM
encement exercises Of Vanderbilt
University at Nashville last week.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

y you get sample copy Of the
C1nrior, II is an invitation TO sub
pcriko. The Courier and CONNER.
ciol-Appeal a year for Sl.2S.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

J. w. Bland and wife are the
guests of their son, in Uniontown,
Ky, this week.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-18

A barbecue and bran dance will
T. Riven at Graves School House on
LILY 4. Chas. Isbell and Dee M.
Harper are the managers.