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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-03
MOLINE

Agree on Crossing Signai.-Matters
between the Tri-City Railway COM
pany and the Rock Island road per-
tanning to the signai TO be installed at
the Twenty-third street crossing have
finally been adjusted satisfactorily to
both concerns. Those in charge of
the matter for the two concerns re-
ported to the committee appointed by
Mayor Olson yesterday afternoon that
an agreement has been reached, and
that the crossing will soon be oper-
ated by signal system. The trouble
arose over the length of the block
which the street car company said was
too long. This was investigated by the
railroad officials and It was decided
to shorten it.
Entered in Glidden Tour.-The Mo.
line Automobile company of which
w. H. Van Dervoort of Moline is pres
ident, has entered car in the Gid
den tour which commences July 8 at
Buffalo, N. Y. c. H. Van Dervoort
will drive the machine through the
race and hopes to pilot it to victory.
w. H. Van Dervoort will keep the local
people well posted on the progress of
the car during the race. The car
which entered is the 20 horse power,
roadster. 1t is new model *" road
ster, four passenger 1909 car. There
are two trophies to be contested for,
the Hover trophy for cars which are
not classed as touring cars and the
Glidden trophy for the touring cars.
| The race covers course of 1,725
miles. Starting at Buffalo, the cars
will go to Pittsburg, Harrisburg, phila-
delphia, Albany. Boston. up through
Maine. crossing the White mountains
over to Saratoga, N. Y, the end of the
race
In New Plow company-John H.
Samuels, formerly with the d. NJ
| Sechler Carriage company, and James
| F. Huntoon of Moline, and James T
Francis of Fort Madison. Iowa, for
merly of Rock Island, are officers OF
the new pillow company at Fort Mad
ison, Iowa. The firm, known as the
/ Fort Madison Plow company filed ar
ticles of incorporation with a capita
stock of 100000 The firm has borygnt
the plant in Fort Madison known as
the MORRISON Manufacturing company
The new firm will commence oper
atoms at once.
New Auto Company.-Moline is Il
. have a new 100000 concern for tn,
manufacture and sale of automobiles
The Velie Motor Vehicle company wa
incorporated at Springfield yesterda,
with capital stock of 100000. the oh
/ ject in the charter being given as tina
: of manufacturing and dealing in motto
/ vehicles of the gasoline, electric o
: steam type. The incorporators are w
5 l.. Velie, Otis E. Mansur and Stuar
Harper. All of the gentlemen are d
rectors in the Velie Carriage CON
| pany and the new concern is t
: Ibe closely alliedsw that vigorou
west end industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-03
Z e e CONTAINS
..0.o NO MERCURY

containing often given suffering with
frequently the in short while and shuts the disease
delicate
When however the treatment left the disease always and the
often left with stomach disturbed digestion mercua rheum
of entirely different 1t contains
cleansing Blood Poison by
particle the
outbreaks S. S. 81
builds and strengthens OF the
body Its effects stomach and digestion
Home
valuable about the different stages of the disease and any
medical sentf all who write
TIE SWIFT A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-03
His Lead.

Hawkins-How's Henpeck getting on
since his marriage? He used to vow
that no woman could ever get ahead of
him. Hagg Oh, he's still leaaing, I
suppose but she's behind holding the
relns- London Tit Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-03
w. G.. Maucker'S
Fire Insurance Agency
Ter. WOu-
on Sum

Property who in need of fire insurance should look
carefully
the various their
that banker also
influence with
dollar
that OF Maucke who the most
reliable business in the
his
needed the getting
a fire loss.
The following standing him
report of the commissioner
Organized.
Aachen and Munich Co. ofGemany 177S25S
Commercial England
Fire
Hanover
Hartford Fire Connecticut 8920604
Philadelphia
Niagara 4326S9
North British
Pennsylvania Philadelphia
Phenx Insurance
United Philadelphia
London Assurance Corporation England 2435172
Omce Building phones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-03

Kreul is attending to the mans in
juries at the hospital
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
Mrs. Carrie Gray.

Mrs. Carrie Gray. wife of Mr.. Will
liam II. Gray, Fruitland, died after a
lingering illness at her home in that
village Tuesday evening about seven
o'clock Mrs. Gray was Sc years of age
and had been twice married Her first
husband was Mr.. Thomas H. Vincent,
by whom she leaves two sons Mr. c. l..
Vincent of Snow Hill and Mr.. William
7. Vincent of Fruitland. BY Mr. Gray
who survives her she leaves two sons
and three daughters: MIR. Harry GRAY
and Mr. I. Byrd Gray, of Philadelphia;
Mrs. George Jolliifc. of Grafton, w
Va. Mrs. II. Messick and Miss Lillian
Gray. of Fruitland.
Mrs. Gray was daughter of the late
Elijah Toadvine and spent the early
part Of her life in Salisbury where she
united with the Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were conducted in
the Fruitland NJ +. Church Thursday
morning by Rev. Mr.. Williams the pas
tor and Rev. w /. NJ. Beale, of the
Salisbury Presbyterian Church The
funeral was largely attended by friends
and relatives from Fruitland. Salisbury
and the surrounding country.
Mrs. Gray's death resulted from in
juries sustained few days before last
Christmas by falling chimney Of a
burning building adjoining her home
She walked over to the scene Of the
fire and was talking to young lady
when the chimney fell with crash.
several of the bricks striking Mrs
Gray in the back and injuring her spine.
Mrs. Gray was a good. Christian
woman. She was very fond of her
children and loved her neighbors She
leaves a host of friends who will ever
cherish her memory
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
NEW ARK.

Mr. and Mrs Elijah Parker made a
visit to friends III Parsonsburg Friday
of last week returning Monday
The Mite Society Of the NJ p. Church
was entertained by Mr. and Mrs John
l.. Mason at their home on Thursday
evening Of last week
Mr. and Mrs R Fulton Powell. of
stockton came Saturday 10 visit Mr.
and Mrs. Taylor Dennis, remaining till
Monday
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Young. of POGO
moke City. and Mr.. and Mrs Jehu
CULLEN. of Berlin, spent Sunday with
Judge and Mrs. Ara P. Bowen
Mr.. and Mrs Sylvester Dennis and
children visited friends in Berlin Sun
day and Monday.
The Junior League was entertained
by Master Elwood Tull Tuesday.
Mr.. Harrison Townsend. Salisbury.
is visiting his mother Mrs. James
Guthrie
Mr.. Horace Smack. of Georgetown
Del, spent Saturday and Sunday with
his brother Mr. Arthur Smack.
Mrs. Francis Tull has been on the
sick list this week.
Mrs. Aline Hudson who had been
visiting her sister Mrs. Taylor Dennis
returned to her home in Philadelphia
Monday.
Mrs. Alfred Peters, Of Ironshire.
visited, Mrs Dave Hollingsworth Tues
day
The business meeting Of the League
will be held at the home OF Mrs. Blunt
ing Monday evening
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at
the home Of Mrs, Minnie Powell Tues
day evening.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
Judges Until State Election.

The recent appointees to the bench
by Governor Crothers will serve until
next year, when. under the provision OF
the new Primary Election Law. which
is applicable to the whole state. they
will have to submit DETERMINATIONS to
direct vote of the Democrats. These
are the men who will have to bow to the
mandates of the Primary Election Law.
W. Laird Henry. of Dorchester coun-
ty, chief Judge of First judicial circuit
Robley d. Jones, Of Worcester. associ-
ate Judge of the First circuit.
James r. Brashears. Of Anne Aruu
del, of the Second circuit
Charles W. Heuisler, "A member Of
the Supreme Bench Of Baltimore City.
Conway W. Sans. member Of the
Supreme Bench Of Baltimore City
Before the next state election comes
along in 1909. when Governor Crothers
appointees must seek nominations and
elections, the Governor will toe called
upon to make two appointments for the
Southern Maryland circuit to succeed
Judges George G Merrick and j Parran
Crane whose terms will expire because
Of their attainment Of the age limit Of
10 years. Both gentlemen will be entitled
to draw pensions. AT the state election
next year there will be more judges to
be nominated and elected than at any
previous election in Maryland. the total
number being eight. including Judges
Worthington and Forsythe, who were
appointed by Governor Crothers to fill
vacancies.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
Real Estate Transfers.

Lemuel w H. Bunting from Calvin
Il. Taylor and John w. Station, Trustees,
ct al, parcel of land containing 23a >
rods and D So. poles. more or less, on
the east side of the main County road
leading from Bishop TO Bishopville, in
Fifth Election District Consideration
$3.50
Richard NJ. Reece from Fenwick Is
land Land Company, property fronting
on Lea Avenue. IN Fenwick City Con-
sideration. 5 Loo, etc.
Moses j. Hudson. Jr, from Robley
d Jones, Trustee, property in Girdle-
tree. Of which certain Littleton 4,
Dryden seized and possessed Considera-
ton, S634 80.
William +. Bratten and Robert +.
Clark from X. Scott Richie and Mary
Virginia Richie, his wife. ct al, parcel
of land containing l2acres. more or less
in the Second Election District, together
with tract of land containing 5it acres.
more or less, binding on the Pocolnoke
River Swamp. in the said Election Dis
trct Consideration, $40, etc.
William f. Collins and Sarah +. Col
Inns. his wife, from Ines Townsend, farm
containing 50 acres. more or less. in
the First Election District Considera-
tion. $1,000.
John II. Hudson from Mary T. Brit
tingham and Charles Birmingham. her
husband, tract of land containing Is
acres, rod % perches. more or less.
in the Ninth Election District Con-
sideration. $745
Joseph Baker from Mary +. Britting-
ham and Charles II. Birmingham. her
husband. tract of land containing 20
Acres. lR. % r.. more or less. in the
Ninth Election District. Consideration.
S745.
William G. Stayton from Fenwick Is
land Land Company, property in Fen
wick City Consideration. Sl.OO. etc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
Mackenzie Monument To Be
Dedicated Nav l4th.

The monument erected in memory Of
Rev. Francis Mackenzie the founder Of
organized Presbyterianism in America.
will be unveiled. and the Mackenzie Gene
terry dedicated, on the two hundredth
anniversary Of the death Of Mackenzie.
The monument stands in the family
burial ground on Holden's Creek, in
Accomac County, Virginia, and is two
miles from Mackenzie Park, formerly
Bloomtown. on the NJ " r., and ~ K.
r. Through the efforts of Rev Henry
c. McCook. b. D., President of the
Presbyterian Historical Society. the
farm ofFrancis Mackenzie was purchased,
the three acres surrounding the burying
ground reserved, and the remainder Of
the land sold. so that the cemetery is
now the property of the Historical
Society A fine monument of heroic
size has been erected The square pedes-
tai is surmounted with the figure Of a
clergyman in gown and bands The
right hand holds a book, and the left
points upward. The monument faces
Pocomoke sound, and is looking towards
what DR. McCool has named Mackenzie
land "
The cost Of the monument was So. 900,
and DR.. McCook hopes that liberal
Presbyterians will subscribe sufficient
sum to be invested. so that the income
may be used to keep the cemetery in
order.
On the l4th Of this month, there will
be notable gathering to do honor to
the memory Of the pioneer Of Presby
terianism in America. An elaborate
program has been arranged. and there
will be a commemorative poem by
Henry Van Dyke, Of Princeton. read
by himself Dr. McCook has written d
hymn, which will be sung by volunteer
choirfrom the five original churches; Ma
kemie, (Snow II ilD Rehoboth, Pitts
Greek. (Pocomokel Manokn, princess
AIMEE and Wicomico Salisbury Rev.J.
b. North LII. D., will make the prayer Of
Invocation There will be an historical
address by Rev Littleton +. Bowen.
Of Marshall. Mo, and the pastors of
the five original churches will announce
the hymns The unveiing will be by
Rev John A. McKamy. of Nashville,
Tenn. Others taking part will be Mr..
T. G. Polk, Mr.. John S. McMaster.
Prof. W. W. Moore. Mr.. John Mcllhenny
Hon Frank Fletcher. and Rev. b. l..
Agnew NJ. NJ. ~
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
SNOW Hull. MD. MAY ..
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

Try the new drink "Mezzo" at
Morgan's.
II pay cash for eggs ana chickens.
Selby +. Pruitt. Girdletree. Md
Picture frames made while you
wait. New mouldings. w. 7. Hearne.
For all kinds of table delicacies go
to George w. Wonnell, the butcher,
the grocer and the man who feeds the
people.
For the next few days will sell
you either Mother or Quaker Oats. 3
pkgs, for 25c spot cash, fresh clean
goods G. M. Dryden.
Mrs. j. Cannon Shortt is now agent
for the May Manton pattern. She has
a large stock on hand. Call and buy
the pattern for your spring dress.
Wanted BY refined young woman,
comfortably furnished room in quiet
family in town, for summer months.
Address, Inquirer, MESSENGER Office.
For Sale 50 bushels Real Blush
Seed Potatoes (White) 40 tons Of timo-
thy hay. and $50 bushels of Mt. Olive
COW peas. For terms apply to Frank
II. Peters, Snow Hill Md. Route l.
Mr.. J. Cannon Short left Wednes-
day for Philadelphia to purchase his
stock of groceries and fittings for an
ice-cream parlor. He purposes to keep
a first class ice-cream parlor. and will
have cream on hand constantly.
When you buy bottle of DR.. Hebcr
Smiths Digestive and Dyspepsia Tablets
you are protected in every way. If
they cure you the cost is 25c.. If they
don't cure you F. d. Cottingham 4 Co..
or Dr. Paul Jones will return your
money without the least argument.
Sample size. 10c.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
Methodist Protestant Church

May g. Nassawango 1890 a. m.
Bates Memorial 7.45 p. m.
May 10 Bates Memorial, 1890 q. m.
and I IS p. M.
May II Nassawango. 1890 q. m.
Bates Memorial. las p. m.
May "A Bates Memorial. 1913 a. IN.
and las p. m.
May 81 assawango, 1890 a. m.
Bates Memorial, las p. m.
Trinity NJ. =. Church. every Sunday
80 p. m.
Glass, Sunday. $50 a. M; Sunday
School every Sunday at 200 p. m;
Christian Endeavor, Sunday, $50 p. m.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday, 7.3O p. m.
Glass Friday, 7.30p. m; Junior Christian
Endeavor Saturday at 800 p. m. You
are cordially invited to all of the above
services. l. A. BENNETT, Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
Discreet Mr.. Asauith.

Wisdom and wit are about evenly
balanced IN uu utterance of the chan.
cellor OF the exchequcr which lately
went the rounds IN England.
Mr. AsquIih was recently speaking In
n Welsh town when he was somewhat
rudely interrupted by voice In the
audience which demanded to know his
position as to woman suffrage.
THAT" Mr.. Asquith replied bIandly
SIS a subject prefer TO discuss when
ladies are not present"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
PRESBYTERIAN Church Notice

Services in the Presbyterian Church
are as follows
May Snow Hill. morning and even
ing
May 10 Snow Hill, morning and
evening: Stockton in the afternoon.
May II Snow Hill, morning; Stock
ton in the evening.
May "a stockton. morning and even
ing.
May 81 Snow Hill. morning and even
ing
JOSEPH b. NORTH. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
LOCALS.

The West End Club will exchange
books Saturday.
Mrs. II D. Livers and little daugh-
ter, are guests at Purnell's Hotel
Mrs. Oscar NJ. Purnell spent several
days this week shopping in Baltimore.
Mr.. Warren Windsor, of Selbyville.
spent Saturday and Sunday here with
friends.
Miss Edna NJ Hill is visiting her
friend Miss Sadie Hommond, at Klej
Grange.
Mrs. Clayton j. Purnell returned
home last week after an extended visit
to Stockton.
Don't fail To see the "fhaw trial at
the moving pictures this Saturday and
Monday evening
Mr.. A. +. Sturgis. of Philadelphia,
spent several days this week with his
parents, in Snow Hill.
Mr.. Dennie F. Hill, Of Silva, Va,
spent Saturday and Sunday at the home
Of Mr.. Edward A. Hill.
Miss Mary T. Nelson returned
Monday from pleasant visit to friends
and relatives IN Baltimore.
Mrs. Thomas b. Wharton and Miss
Lillian Waters. of Stockton. were
guests in town on Tuesday.
Miss Mollie Rowley, of Girdetree.
spent few days this week with her
sister, Mrs. W. d. Straughn.
Miss Katie Bratten returned home
last Tuesday night. after a visit to her
sister, Miss Elma. at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Esham, who
have been visiting relatives here. left
Thursday for their home in Wilmington
Miss Emily Upshur. who has been
spending the Easter holidays in Balti-
more with relatives, returned this week.
Miss Martha Burnite leaves today
Saturday. for FELTON,. Del. where
she will spend week with her parents.
Miss Allie Higgins. of Richmond,
Va, is the guest of her cousin, Miss
SaIlie Higgins. at her home on Church
Street.
Mr. Sylvester Tilghman and family,
of Newport News. is visiting his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs A. l.. Tilghman, ON
Federal Street.
Mr. and Mrs Edward A. Hill and
daughter. Miss Minnie. spent Saturday
and Sunday last with Mr.. and Mrs John
Hill. of Silva, Va.
Rev. l.. A. Bennett returned We'd
nesday from Mardella Springs. where
he has been spending sometime on ac-
count of his health.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church win meet at the
home of Mrs. j. Edward White,
next Tuesday evening
DIR. and Mrs. Paul Jones spent
several days this week in Baltimore
DIR. Jones attended the meeting of the
Medical and Chirurgical Faculty.
"A Festival will be given at tie
Scarborough Switch School house Satur-
day night, May 9th. All are cordially
invited TO attend. Daisy v. Ellis,
teacher.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
To the Voters of Snow
Hill

have this day appointed the follow
ing persons as judges of election to be
held in this town of Snow Hill. Monday,
May attn, 1905; K. J. McAllen. Stephen
G. Mason. and George W. Jarman.
w. d. CoRDDRY. JR.,
Mayor.
Snow Hill, Md. April 30th. 1905.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02

Havre de Grace Council has refused
to submit to the voters at the coming
election the question Of bonding the
town for $50. 600 for improvements.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
UIoe Messenger

ss-Tbis paper has the largest circuia-
tion of any paper In Worcester County
aud IL the official paper of the County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
Treasurer's Report.

Report Of VIM. c. Powell, Treasurer
Of the town of Snow Hill, for two years.
embracing receipts and disbursements
from April 80. 1906, to April 80, 1908.
GENERAL FUND--REcEIPTs.
Received from b. T. Truitt,
Treasurer NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. T.S9
Received from VIM. 7. White,
Collector 1902. 1903. 1904. 56.l5
Received from Theo. w. Pruitt.
Collector. 1905. 1906 .... 2041. 81
Received from Licenses, Etc. $500
Received from Church st. Sewer 1880
Received from Clarence M.
Taylor, Collector 1907 $3.50. S00.0
Proceeds from amount due First
National Bank ...... 100000
$62lS.7i
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02

Friends of Mayor Higgins, of Easton,
have induced him TO reconsider his de-
cision to decline reelection. and he will
be candidate at the local election,
May 4.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02
RESOURCES

Due from subscribers TO Church
St. sewer $500
vious to 1907 4ss.O4
Due from Clarence NJ. Taylor
Collector for 1907 ...-. 1920. rs
Balance due on Water Rents to
July LIST 1905 4t4.09
Cash on hand ........ 5S6.62
S4972.50
Due First National Bank go. $500. 90
The above is respectfully submitted.
VIM. c. POWELL, Treasurer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-02

Mr. John n. Herman paid to the
widow of the late David j. Adkins.
81. 900 from the Mutual Life Insurance
Company. Of New York. this week.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-06
ASKS
FOR SUPPORT
COMMISSIONERS REQUESTED TO
MAKE LEVY FOR THE
A.-Y.-P

The Walla Walla County Develop
ment league pet this morning at 10
O'Clock in the rooms of the Commercial
club to further their plans for the
county exhibit at the A-Y.-P. exposi-
ton Little was done, as little could be
done until it could be learned how
much money would be forthcoming for
the preparation of the exhibit.
At 1:3O they met again and in COM
pany with representative citizens of
the county, such as Senator Ankeny,
Miles c. Moore and others, went before
the county commissioners to ask for a
half mill levy, under the law past by
the last legislature, to further the
cause.
F. K Kaser was spokesman and in
troduced several speakers, all of whom
favored the move The matter is being
discussee at length before the COM
mfssioners and will probably be taken
under advisement by them.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-06
DOCTORS FROM
THREE STATES
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE TO BE
HELD DURING SEATTLE
EXPOSITION.
Especial Correspondence

PORTLAND Ore, July 6.-The ply
sicians and surgeons of three great
states have decided to meet next year
at the Alaska Yukon Pacific eXposl-
ton. dates to be decided later. The
Oregon state medical society helda one
of the most interesting gatherings in
the history of that organization at the
convention hall of the Portland Com
mercial club last week. There were
noted physicians and surgeons from
all parts Cf the United States and the
delegation from Washington was
thoroughly representative. DR.. r. c..
Coffey of Portlanl, occupied the chair
as president: DR.. w. H Bird, of Salem,
was elected president for 1909; DR.. Will
liam House of Portland, was re-elec-
ted secretary. 1t is generally under
stood that the Oregon State Medical
society," the Washington society and
the Idaho society will join in making
the convention at Seattle next year
one Of the most important hel1 in the
United States and as a result bring TO-
gether many noted men.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-06

verdict of the jury, the court adjudges
that you are guilty of murder in the
first degree and the sentence is that
you shall be hanged by the neck until
you are dead.
"At this time 1 will fix no date for
the execution of the sentence as your
attorneys have given notice of an ap-
peal. The sheriff will have charge Of
the prisoner until further developments
inn the case"
Barnes heard the sentence unmoved
A sigh escaped him as the judge fin
ished, but there was nothing of emo
ton visible upon his face, which if it
was pale, was more so from long con-
finement in prison than from any evi-
dence of his feeling. He turned to the
sheriff who mOtioned him to come and
made the jocular remark above He
was taken back to the Jail where he
will await either execution or a new
trial on appeal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-06
FOUR THOUGHT
TO Be MURDERED
VALUASLES is CAUGHT NEAR
PAGE.

Meagre information of what is sup
posed to be a quadruple murder or ac-
cidental drowning reached the sheriff s
office yesterday afternoon. Deputy
Sheriff John Cummings telephoned in
from Wallula that he had been in
formed by a man named Bennington,
foreman Of the sand crew some six
miles below Page, that a raft, on which
was the clothing Of four men, had been
caught on the Snake river. The cloth
ing contained what was evidently all
the money and valuables the men had
ard gave no signs of their whereabOsts
Whether it was murder or suicide, or
accidental drowning, or none Of these,
cannot be ascertained until Deputy
Cummings reports, which should be to-
night or in the morning.