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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Total Property Worth in
Illinois Fixed by State
Board.
FEW CHANGES MADE
General Capital Stock In.
creases Sc, 600, ,00O-.-RaiI-
roads $1,000, 900.

Springfield, Ill, Nov. 12.-(Argus
Special. )-The state board of equaliza-
ton today adjourned after approving
the committee reports. The total as
sessed valuation of property in the
state, as returned by the board, is &c..
305, ,217,1S5, and the assessed one-fifth
of that figure, or $1,261 ,043,437, or an
increase over the assessed valuation OF
last year of $9,069,131.
Change in But One District.
There were no changes made in
lands, lots and personal property eX
cept on lands in the Thirteenth con
gressional district. The assessed val
uation of lands are 1892, ,52O,7S2, in
lots $501, ,7111G0, on personal property
$245, ,067 CAT, on capital stock of cor
porations other than railroads $1,000,
600, on railroads including franchises
$104, 743,S4S
The Increases.
The increase in the assessment oi
the capital stock of corporations Other
than railroads is over $6,000,000 from
last years, and that of railroads is ap
proXimately $2,000,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
FATHER OF FIFTY CHILDREN GIVEN
YEARS SENTENCE FOR NON.SUPPORT

Taunton, Mass, Nov. i2.-Clement
Cunha, 63 years old AMI father of so
living children. was sentenced to the
workhouse for year yesterday on a
charge OF non-support and neglect of
his 4-day-old twins.
Cunha two days ago .eported to the
authorities that woman and her new
born twins were starving An inves-
tigation showed Cunha was the WON.
ans husband and he was arrested.
On the witness stand he admitted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
DEMOCRATIC PARTY ACCOMPLISHES MORE OUT OF
OFFICE Than REPUBLICANS IN OFFICE, SAYS BRYAN

Lincoln, Neb.. Nov. 12.-Declaring
the democratic party cannot die and
that it has accomplished more out of
office in the last 12 years than the re-
publican party has in office, William
J. Bryan bids his supporters not de-
spair.
In the coming issue of the Com
moner he speaks of the election re-
suits and discusses the future.
"The election of 190S," ne says, sis
over and the returns disclose signal
victory for our opponents, but the
principles for which our party stands,
the policies for which our party con-
tends-these are not dead.
Thinks Reforms VIII Come.
"Does any one believe the Ameri-
can people permanently will permit
secrecy as to campaign contributions?
Does any one believe tee American
people permanently will permit the
will of voters to be thvarted. as it is
now, by the election of senators
through legislatures? Does any one
believe the trusts will De permitted to
permanently exploit the masses?
Does any one believe the consumer
permanently will permit the tariff tc
be written by the beneficiaries of thai
tariff? Does any one believe the pub
e permanently will tolerate an es
arrangement between labor and CAPT
] tai? Does any one believe 15,000,00t
of depositors. forever will permit thei
savings to be jeopardized as at pres
ent?
Cannot Go Unchecked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
VISIT THE PRINTERS HOME
National Officers of Federation and
Other Chiefs Entertained

Denver. Nov. 12.-The national Off
GERS of the American Federation of
Labor, together with officers of the
various unions and about 710 delegates
to the Denver convention, went TO
Colorado Springs yesterday to be the
guests OF the International Typograph-
ical union at the Union Printers home.
The visitors were met By a reception
committee, headed by President Lynch
of the /. T. u. Despite a fierce snow
storm, the visitors put in IN hour driv-
ing around the city AMI were then
taken to the home, wflete they were
entertained with a barbecue out of
doors. The afternoon was devoted to
several speeches and a band concert.
The party returned to Eenyer in the
evening. Sessions were Iseumed this
morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

is a sufficient reward for those who
fight for righteous cause.
1T would have been pleasant to
have been able to reward worthy DEM
ocrats with official positions, but the
most worthy of democrats are not
looking for official positions, they are
looking for good government, and they
labor unselfishly for the promotion of
good government
No Worry Over Future.
"As for myself, let no one worry
about my future. The holding of office
is mere incident in the life of those
who are devoted to reforms. The re-
form is the essential thing. If one can
advance reforms by holding office,
then the holding of Office is justifia-
BILE; if one can best advance reforms
as a private citizen, the 1 the holding
of office is undesirable.
"The world owes me nothing; have
been abundantly compensated for what
I have been able to do. My life will
not be long enough to ;epay the peo.
pie for their support, an1 for the con-
fidence they have expressed.
with an abiding faith in the tri
umph of truth and an unfaltering con
fidence in the righteousness of ouI
cause, speak this word of encourage
ment to those who call themselves my
friends. / shall keep step with then
| and march On. If we are right, as
believe we are it will vindicate us
If we contribute, as / believe We ar,
contributing. to cause that is found
ed on justice, our efforts will weigl
In final victory"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
PASSENGER TRAIN
BLOWN FROM TRACK
Explosion in Powder Factory Near
Kansas City Results in Death of
One and Injury of Many.

Kansas City, Nov, ia terrific ex-
plosion in the glazing room of the Ex-
celsior Powder company at Dodson,
10 miles south of Kansas City, this
morning wrecked part cf the plant
and overturned a Kansas City South
ern passenger train .;tducing on the
tracks nearby. One person was killed,
an employe of the powder works, and
80 persons injured. Mos. of the in
iured were on the train, which was not
badly damaged. Their hurts, with the
exception of one person, are consid-
cred slight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
RAILROAD CASUALTIES
SHOW A DECREASE

Washington, Nov. 12-There were
3,764 persons killed and 6S,9S9 injured
in railroad casualties in the United
States during the fiscal year ended
June 80, according to the announce
ment of the interstate commerce conn.,
mission today, decrease of 1,236 kill
ed and 3,297 injured compared with
the previous year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
The Increases.

Kan, was the most seriously hurt, hav-
ing sustained internal injuries. The
injuries to the other passengers and
train crew consisted of cuts from bro
ken glass, nearly every coach window
being smashed by the concussion of
the explosion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Six Below Zero in Wyoming.

st. Paul. Mimi. Nov. 12.-The first
sub-zero temperature of the season
was shown yesterday when Lander,
Wyo.. reported a minimum of 6 de-
grees below and Yellowstone park re-
ported 4 below. North of the bound
ary the coldest temperature was at
Calgary, Alberta, where the mercury
registered 2 below.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
POSSIBLY HUNDREDS DEAD
IN GERMAN MINE ACCIDENT
EMPEROR OF
CHINA IS I'LL
and SINKING

Pekin. Nov. 12.-It is tl.e consensus
of opinion in Pekin tina. the emperor
of China is very sick and today is re-
ported to be still sinking. He will not
accept western medical attendance
Treves, Prussia, Nov. 12.-Grand
Duke William Alexander of LuXem-
burg is today sinking rapidly. The
chambers have decided 20 request his
wife permanently to accept the re-
gency which she took over temporar-
lily last April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
AMERICAN TO HEAD
CASABLANCA COURT

New York, Nov. 12.--According to
cable advices it is expected, because
of the divided sentiment among the
powers, an American may be selected
as head of the court which will arbi-
trate the Casablanca affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
SHOT MAN WHO WRONGED HER
Memphis Woman Then Tells Police
Who Find the Body.

Memphis. Nov. 12.-Early today
Mrs. f. A. Bonds appeared at police
headquarters and announced she had
shot and killed S. p. Craig in a suburb
of the city, asserting lie made inn
proper proposals to her. An investiga-
ton proved Craig was dead from a
bullet wound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Hughes Election Bill.

Albany. n. Y, Nov. 12.-Governor
Hughes filed his certificate of election
expenses with the secretary of state
yesterday. giving his total expendi-
lures as s369.65. OF this sum he spent
$260.16 for travelling and incidental eX.
penses, $96.71 for hotel bills, includ.
ing telephone and messenger charges,
and $127S for kilograms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

gance of the government. will go on
forever unchecked? Does any one be-
lieve our republic permanently will
consent to colonial policy with its
During the last II years the demo-
cratic party has accomplished more
oat of power than the republican party
has accomplished in Office. and this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
On Trial for Desertion.

Philadelphia, Nov. 12.-Charged with
desertion from the navy, Charles J.
Magness, husband of Ada German,
daughter of the late Senator German
of Maryland, was placed en- trial here
today before a court martial tribunal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
TO HONOR CUSTER HEROES

Bodies of "a Soldiers to Be Reburied
at Gettysburg.
La Crosse, Wis, Nov. PA train
containing the bodies CO "A soldiers
killed in the Custer battle in Big Horn
valley has passed through Grand
Crossing. The bodies were exhumed
recently and are now on the way to
the National cemetery at Gettysburg,
where another burial viii take place.
Seventy-four tombstoneS from the
Custer battlefield graves accompanied
the bodies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Jurymen in Guinness Case.

Laporte. Ind, Nov. 12.-When
court adjourned for lunch today two
of the 10 tentatively accepted jury
men in tie Guinness murder case had
been excused, leaving four vacancies
to be filled from the fourth special
venire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
LIFE TERM FOR A CHILD
Georgia Colored Boy 10 Years Old Sen
fenced for Killing Woman.

Savannah, Ga, Nov. 12.-Solomon
Reilly, a colored boy 10 years old, and
small for his age, was convicted and
sentenced to life term in prison for
the murder of Mrs. Wilbur Terrence
at Pooler, near this city.
Mrs. Terrence, for whom the boy
was working, had discharged him, and
the following day he secured a shot
gun, returned to the woman's home and
shot her, killing her instantly. The
boy said he did the shooting because
"she didn't have any right to fire me. p"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
TURMOIL AS TO
NIGHT RIDERS
Cotton Convention Scene of Fierce
Disturbance at Nash
vile.
COUNTER CHARGES MADE
Delegates Divided on Tennessee Noun
tain Practices HurI lnvee-
tiVes.

Memphis, Nov. 12.-Fierce denunci-
alton of the night riding and an equal
ly fierce defense of the night riders
threw the cotton convention into dis
order here today and nearly termina-
ted the days session before the pro-
gram was fairly begun.
While the delegates hurled charges
and counter charges against each 9TH
er, President Jordan was pounding
continuously throughout, and finally
brought semblance of quiet and made
a plea for order.
Sensational Event.
His words succeeded in stilling the
excitement, but it was only after the
most sensational event of the conven-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
ARRESTED AS
AN ACCESSORY
Iohn D. Sharpe, Ex-Sheriff at Nash
vile, Held for carmack
Murder.
YOUNG COOPER is STILL LOW
Witnesses Already CALEB Before the
Grand Jury to Investigate
the Tragedy.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 12.-John d.
Sharpe, ex-sheriff of this county, was
arrested here today charged with MUIR
der and aiding and abetting in the
murder of Senator Carmack last Mon
day. 1t is alleged Sharpe was seen
with the two Coopers shortly before
the killing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Young Cooper still in Danger.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 12.-Witness-
es were called before the grand jury
today to investigate the killing of Sen
ator Carmack by Robin Cooper. DR..
Evo, who is attending Cooper, stated
the young man is not yet out of dan
ger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
EARTH ROCKS HERE
AND IN OLD WORLD

Sedalia. Mo, Nov. 1.-TWO slight
shocks believed to have been earth
tremors were felt here this morning.
No damage was DONE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

Spa, Belgium, Nov. PA violent
earthquake of three seconds duration
occurred here this morning. People
were thrown into panic. No casual
ties occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Receiver for Cleveland Line.

Cleveland. Nov. 12.-Faderal Judge
Taylor today named Warren Bicknell
and Frank A. Scott as receivers for
the Municipal Traction company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
FINE COTERIE
OF CALLERS
FOR Mr.. taft

Hot Springs, Va, Nov. 12.-Presi-
dent-elect Taft has surrounded him
self today by the largest coterie of
statesmen and politicians that has
been with him since the election.
They We're Vice Presidena-elect Sher-
man, William ]. Ward, national COM
mitteeman for New York: Represent
ative Burton of Cleveland, Senators
Bourne of Oregon, Burkett of Nebras-
k. and Scott of West Virginia.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-17
BANKER TO MARRY

New York, June 17-Loren n.
Wood, first vice president Of the
Bankers Trust company and direct
or of the Aston Trust company and
the Rock Island railway was married
today at Summit, n ]. The bride Is
Miss Katherine Thompson, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Thompson,
and a graduate of this years class at
Wellesley. Bishop spellmeyer per.
formed the ceremony which took place
at the country home OF the brides
parents at Summit.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-17
TAFT'S Achievements.

William II. Taft who will undoub.
tedly be the choice for the presidency
of the Republican national convention
now in session inOhicago, has a long
career as is shown by the following
incidents in his life:
lS57-Born, Cincinnati. o.. Sep.
TENDER Is. son of Alphonso Taft, at
torney general of the United States,
1867, and Louise NJ. (Torrey) Taft.
1s74-Graduated from Woodward
High school. Cincinnati, and entered
Yale.
1S7S-Graduated from Yale, with
degree of b. A.. second In class Of
twenty one. salutstorian and class
orator.
lSS0-Graduated from law school
OF Cincinnati college, with degree Of
LII. B., dividing first prize, and
admitted to Ohio bar.
1ssl-Law reporter on Cin,innati
Times and later on Cincinnati Com.
mercial.
1882 Assistant prosecuting attor
ney of Hamilton county. Ohio.
lSS3-Collector of internal rev.
enue, First district of Ohio.
lssi-Engaged in practice of law
in Cincinnati.
lsS5-Assistant county solicitor of
Hamilton comfy. Ohio.
1856 Married Helen Heron in
Cincinnati.
iSs7-Became judge OF Superior
court of Ohio.
1880 - Solicitor general of the
United States.
1892 Became United States circuit
judge. Sixth circuit.
ls96.-Became dean and professor
In law department. University OF
Cincinnati.
l900-Becab.e president United
States Philippine commission.
1901 Appointed first civil governor
OF Philippine Islands.
l902--Sont to Rome to confer with
Pope Plus in regard to Philippines
leoi-Became secretary of war In
President Rooscvelt's cabinet.
i9o5-Made visit to Philippines
and WAS given big reception In Japan
l90G-Proclaimed United States In
tervention IN Cuba.
io07-Made tour OF world, opened
Philippine assembly and visited Elm.
peror Nicholas OF Russia.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-17
SOUTHERN CONVENTIONS.

Memphis. Tenn. June l7-Demo-
cratic state conventions will be- held
today in Tennessee and Mississippi,
the former IN Nashville and the latter
in Jackson. Tennessee will have
twenty -four delegates In the Denver
convention and Mississippi twenty.
Both delegations will be pledged to
BRYAN. according to present indica.
tions. johnson has gained som o
strength In this section. but not sufi ..
cient to overcome the verwhelming
sentiment for the Nebraskan.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-17
PANAMA TO
FEEL GRIP OF
MAILED HAND

Panama, June i7-Publioation of
the letter which tho American secre-
tary of war. William II. Taft, deliv.
cred to President Amador at the time
of his visit to the Isthmus and in
which the intention of the United
States government to intervene in
case Of fraud or violence is plainly set
forth. has caused sensation here,
particularly amo ng the supporters of
Senior. Arias, secretary Of state. one of
the candidates for the presidency,
concerning whom Secretary Taft's
let ter makes special reference.
The American secretary's cornmu-
nication had been carefully guarded
by President Amador since the date of
its receipt by him, it being stated
that not even all the members Of his
cabinet were coguizant Of its con.
tents, and the plain statements made
in the letter. now published, have
made a deep impression.
The active participation of the
United States in the coming elections
is the chief subje ct Of discussion
among the Panamans, as 1t is an
nounced that American commits.
sioners, backed by sufficient force
will be present at the polls to super
wise the counting of the votes. so that
the legal voters may have an olportu.
nifty to elect president without
danger from fraudulent methods.
Representatives of the United States
also will keep watch in the primo ipal
cities during the municipal elections
which take place Sunday June 2s
Intense nervous excitement prevails
in official circles at the present time
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-17
CONGRESS REVIEWS
TEMPERANCE WORK

Saratoga Springs, June IA re-
view of the temperance conditions of
the world during the period from
1928 to 1913 was the feature of this
mornings session of the Worlds
temperance congress. Speakers on
the days program include the Rev.
j. b. ,Cranfll, prominent Texas
temperance worker; b. S. Steadwell.
of La Crosse. Wis, president of the
Rational Purity federation. and
Charles A. Mitchell of Oklahoma,
treasurer of the National Purity fed
GRAFTON.
A woman's congress will lie held
in the First Baptist ohurch this
afternoon, at which several promi =
nent women will deliver addresses.
A reunion of temperance veterans is
also scheduled.
The Sons of Temperance of North
America opened its sixty fourth ma
tional convention at the First Pres
byterian church this morning. Presi :
dent Roland NJ. Eavenson, of Phila-
delphia, presided at the business ses-
sion
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-17

OPPORTUNITIES IN LAND SOUTH
One fare plus 81. 90 TO certain points
In Texas and New Mexico and return
for homescekers. via Colorado and
Southern; liberal limit and stop.
overs. Full information on applica-
tion. I. Il. Fisher, General Passen.
ger Agnf.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-17
ARE YOU TO TAKE A TRIP

On Tuednys the Colorado and South.
ern sells round trip tickets to all
state points from Denver. Colorado
Springs and Pueblo ut exceptionally
low rates. II
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-16

Friends of Ira Drew will be interested
to know that he is now employed on the
Philadelphia North American and is also
taking a course in osteopathy in a school
there.
Ensign Leigh Moves of the United
States navy is homeward bound from
three years in the Orient and is expected
here the last of February. Mr. Moves
has been in the Philippines and later
on the gunbOat Helena in North China
waters and is now on the battleship
Missouri. This is one of the ships re-
turning from their around the world
cruise and the fleet was at Columbo
Sunday The fleet is divided at Port
Said and the Missouri is one of the
ships that has II DAYS at Athens. The
fleet is scheduled TO arrive at Hampton
Roads Feb. 6, 1909.
Mrs. Henry Fairbanks and Miss
Marion Fairbanks entertained a party
of ladies, including the public school and
Academy teachers, on Saturday after
noon from three to six at Elmwoode.
Mrs. Frank II. Brooks and Miss Helen
Stevens assisted the hostesses in enter
tanning their guests Refreshments were
served in the dining,room, the table
being decorated with center piece Of
carnations in the holiday red, and Mrs.
John F. Puticr and Miss Della l. Griffin
poured
In the Sunday Post mother and child
contest prizes of 81 each were won by
Mrs J. {. Clark and daughter Dorothea
and Mrs. Daniel Donnelly and daughter
Louise NAV
]. l.. Peck, who had been suffering tor
six weeks with bronchitis, but had so
far recovered as to be able to go out
had the misfortune to fall, and is now
suffering with injuries received on the
head a broken wrist, and other minor
bruises. At present he is doing as well
as could be expected. His son. {. c.
Peck OF Boston, who was called here on
account of the accident, has returned
home.
Many St. Johnsbury people learn with
regret that Rt. Rev. J. S. Michaud
bishop OF Burlington, now at Lourdes,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-16

FINE TENEMENT, three rooms and
bath, electric lights. Front and back
rooms. ]. D. Bachand, 1874 Railroad St.
Extra quality dry wood for sale, both
fine and coarse. 0. V. Hooker & Son,
St. Johnsbury.
CHRoPoDY, mancuring and sham
pooling. Miss II. M. Spauldiug, %
Main street.
For SALE: Dry four-foot hard wood,
also green block wood. To be sold in
quantities to suit purchasers, at mill or
delivered, at reasonable prices. Russell
& McKelvey, ST. Johnsbury.
HARDWOOD FLOORING for sale in small
lots or by the carload. Beech. Birch and
Maple in stock. J. NJ. Foye, St. Johns
bury.
BUSINESS WOMAN WANTED to act as
agent in selling our high grade Dress
Goods, Silks and Waistings which almost
sell themselves We carry a large line of
beautiful fabrics and our prices are low
and patterns exclusive. ANY woman Of
average ability can earn $25 or more
weekly handling our line. If you are
dissatisfied with present employment
write us for particulars Of our liberal
commission offer. No capital required
Samples and sample case free Address
Dept TO- National Dress Goods Co, 260
West Broadway, New York, N. Y.
For SALE-One good Horse, cutter ,har-
ness, top buggy, all for SIS. Jack
Bertrand St. Johnsbury
For SALE-Express sleigh and driving
sleigh. Good as new. Enquire of Cor
don X. Goss
CENTRALLY LOCATED tenement wanted
of not less than six rooms. Rev. b. F.
Butler, St. Johnsbury House.
WANTED. Two or three hustlng men
to look after and appoint agents to
sell patented article which is money
maker. A small amount of capital
necessary and extensive territory given
Address W, care Of CALIFORNIAN office.
For SALE.-Upright piano, slightly
used. Standard make Address w. c.
Meserve. Lyndon, Vt.
All kinds of Gasoline Engines for sale
and exchange. Size from one to so II.
p Both air cooled and water cooled
One pail of water per H p. All kinds of
wood saving machinery: also second
hand Gasoline engines. A. f. CoUNSELL,
St. ohnsbury, General Northern Agt.,
Bracket, Shaw & Lunt Company,
Somersworth and Boston.
WANTED A lew cars of white ash cut
to order Address, J. h. Sargent, West
Lebanon \. H.