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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
House Passes Tobacco Bill.

Frankfort, KY, March 4.-The Nc,
Chord tobacco bill, placing tobacco
buyers under the police control of the
state, was passed by the house yes
terday afternoon, &C to 81. The bill
will now go to the senate. 1t is de
signed to relieve the tense conditions
in the tobacco growing districts, and
received the backing of the growers
societies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
OEFIES DEATH; END is TAME
Daredevil Actress Killed While Pour
ina Tea for Friend at Her Home.

New York, March At was the
fate of 19-year-old Mitzel Morok,
whose recklessly daring loop-the-loop
act has been the feature of many a
circus performance, to meet death
while engaged in the commonplace
duty of pouring tea for a friend last
night AS the circus star filled a cup
for her friend, the latter, Miss Antoin
cite Defframe, toyed with an old fash
ioned pistol, which exploded in her
hands. A ball from the weapon lodged
in Miss Morok's neck, and she died
within few minutes. Miss Defframe
was arrested on a technical charge
of homicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
NO PRAISE FOR ROOSEVELT
But Whteside County Committee Sc
Iects Taft DELEGATION.

Sterling, H., March 4.-The White
side county republican committee re-
fused to indorse the administration of
President Roosevelt yesterday, but Sc
lected a Taft delegation to the state
convention. The delegates are Frank
Morgaridge. c. John, George Burch,
C. A. Davis, William Early, E. R
Bond, George sherwood and H c.
BeSse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
HARTJE AND OTHER
DEFENDANTS FREE
Judge Mcfarland Orders Verdict of
Acquittal of Accused Pitts
burg Millionaire.

Pittsburg, March A. The Hartje
conspiracy case was brought to an alb
instructed the jury to acquit Hartje,
Welshons, and Hooe, the three defend
ants, and place the charges upon the
county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
MARDI GRaS CARNIVAL ENDS
Parades and Balls Closing Events of
New Orleans Festivities.

FafaueS ana Batts closing Events or
New Orleans Festivities.
New Orleans, March 4.-Thousands
of children in fanciful costumes. form
ing the largest part of the subjects of
King Rex, made one of the prettiest
sights of the last day of the Mardi
Gras festivities. In addition, several
hundred grown-upS paraded the
streets in humorous costumes. Two
|allegorical parades, two gorgeous balls
and about midnight the union of the
King Rex and the King Comus courts
in the French opera house were the
closing spectacles of the carnival
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
Holding Joint Session.

The law society of the NJ w A. is
meeting with the executive commit
tee of the society in joint session at
Kansas City, Head Counsel Talbot
having called the meeting. Members
from Rock Island are present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
Police Tear Down Placards.

Barcelona, March 4.-Placards post
ed throughout Barcelona announcing
an attempt will be made upon the life
of King Alfonso ON his visit to the
city March II, were torn down today
by the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
Two for Cannon in South Carolina.

Washington, March 4.-Word re-
ceived at the capitol yesterday that
the republicans of the First congress
sional district of South Carolina has
indorsed Speaker Cannon for the pres
idency and elected two delegates to
the national convention at Chicago
pledged to his support.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
Close Many Southern Offices.

New Orleans, March 4-The 9-hour
law affecting railroad telegraphers
caused about 25 per cent of the South
ern Pacific telegraph offices in Louisi-
ana to be closed today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
WILL REFLECT THE VIEWS OF BRYAN

Omaha, Neb., March 4.-The ad-
vance guard of the democratic state
cony ention which meets here tomor-
row began arriving today. Bryan will
be the central figure. His influence
will dominate the spirit of the plat
form. which is expected to reflect to
"a certain extent the ideas he will pre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04

sent to the national convention at
Denver in July.
Held Most Important.
The convention is considered for
this reason to be of extraordinary i'm
portance, especially to the democratic
party. There will be no contests of
any kind say the leaders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
Overheated Furnace Ignites Woodwork and Fills
Building With Smoke, Resulting
in Wild Rush.
NUMBER OF VICTIMS PROBABLY OVER $50
Floors Collapse Throwing Struggling Little Ones Into the
sment---Heartrending Scenes When Parents Come
Searching for Their Children.

ney estimates the number of dead at
from rs to $50. The pupils are most
Iy very young children, ranging from
g to IL years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
Safe Crackers Get $4,000.

Cincinnati, March 4.-Safe crackers
early today robbed the Mount Grab
bank in Mount Grab, Ohio, 40 miles
east of Cincinnati, of $4,000, and es-
capped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
OUSTINC IS EASY
Stuyvesant Fish Does Not Re-
sist His Deposinq From
illinois Central.
HARAHAN RULESTHE MEETING
Personally Votes Practically All the
Shares--Armour Not Made
Director for Present.

Chicago, March 4.-Edward II. Har-
riman and his associates in the Hi
nois Central Railroad company yester-
day completed the humiliation of Stuy-
vesant Fish by unceremoniously de
posing him as director of the COM
pany The place occupied by Mr.. Fish
by }. Ogden Armour, president of Ar
mour & Co, as soon as he can qualify
as a stockholder of record.
The passing" of Mr. Fish and the
ascendency of Mr.. Hartman were ac.
complished without any hitch or any
scenes, as neither was present at the
function. which was the postponed
annual meeting of the Illinois Central
stockholders.
To Time for ..rPrifes."
Mr.. Hartman has been busy getting
his daughter welded in New York
and therefore, had no time to waste
on such 'trifles," as one of his asso
ciates termed the official election OF
the former president of the company
from its board. Mr.. Fish. although
the largest individual stockholder Of
record, did not attend the services
over his departure from the board
because he did not care to be bound
nor to bind any stockholder by the
proceedings.
The Hartman faction was not il
pleased that the finishing touch should
prove so easy to admins er. The
meeting marked the close of one o
the most spectacular fights in railroad
history, and there is little prospect o
| it being renewed in any serious form
by Mr.. Fish.
Two Hitches in Program.
The Hartman program wen
| through with but two importan
bitches. Fearing that some one woulC
attack Mr.. Armours right to be di
/ rector because he had purchased hi
| 900 odd shares of stock too recent.
to have it recorded on the books o
elected as temporary director. Nj
| Titus is assistant to President ]. 7
Harahan.
A total of 5S2,314 shares of stocl
out of a possible 950,400 were repre-
sented at the meeting. OF these Pres
ident ]. T. Harahan held and vote,
l5S1 .456. Titus, Hackstaff and Harr
man got 5S3,162 votes and Asto
5S3,1 ,102.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04
Army Car Of for Fol

Beatrice, Neb., March 4-The army
car reached here at 3:l5 p. IN. and left
for Fort ,Leavenworth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04

OHIO REPUBLICANS MAKE
PLATFORM PARTY KEYNOTE

car Zust arrived at Ames last night
at 7:49 o'clock. The car is running
well, but the roads are bad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-04

CONTINUED on Page Eight,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-20

Bank Figures

Bank Figures
The banking power of
the world between
1890 and 1906 shows I1O
an increase of..., ~ pei CT.
The banking power of
foreign countries
5 5sss st 'ss :.: N u Topper ct.
The banking powersof
the United States
s 5sss sS s2 n n 2l9 perct,
The banning poWerof
il aSSS ,S s$s 1905 s; iSsss 252per Ct
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-20

and employing thousands of operatives.
With electrically controlled water
power from the James River, with
water transportation in competition
with rail freight rates, Richmond to-
day leads the world in many business
enterprises. The centre OF the tobacco
the seductive weed are manufactured
here annually. and Richmond brands OF
are to-day for sale In the cities
of Europe. the heart Of China, and
the trading pests of Central Africa.
With an investment of six and a half.
million of dollars, the tobacco. interests
located here. have an annual production
Of over s2O,o0O.000. and afford employ
ment to more than 10000 operatives.
Iron and kindred industries employ
nearly as many operatives and have
productions ranging from the monster
steam locomotives to the smallest drop
sforgings. Third In the value OF plants
and output, the largest fertilizer con-
Germ in the world has its headquarters
3in Richmond and here are located the
woodward plant in the world.
and the largest baking powder factory
in this country. Richmond is a world
centre for the manufacture OF hlotting
paper; the products of rneat-juice
factory are sold in every civilized COM,
munity, on the globe, and the book
publishing interests Of the city are
the largest In the South 4s
Educational Facilities.
Educational facilities, as we'll as So
cial advantages attract many to the
city. Two large medical schools have
students from practically every State.
with clinical and hospital advantages
unusual in city OF this size.
Richmond College, founded in 1882.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-20
Foraker Is Shrewd.
Times-Dispatch Bureau.y
NIunsey Ru{ldinr


Washington. D. c.. April IN.
1t is beginning to be very much
doubted whether Congress will adjourn
on the 10Th of May. the date tenta-
the senate and House and the Presl-
dent. Senator Foraker Is credited with
the Intention of keeping Congress in
session until vote is reached on his
bill to compel the Secretary of War
to allow soldiers Of the Twenty-ffth
alleged completely In the BROWNSVILLE
affair, to re-enl1st on making oath
that they had no part In the OUT
rage.
Senator Foraker will neither affirm
nor deny that he PROPOSES TO- keep
essaiy in order to get a vote on his
bill. The Democrats had determined
not to answer the speech made by Mr..
Foraker this week in advocacy Of his
measure. and the administration Re-
decided not to undertake to defeat
the bill, but simply to allow it to
sleep.
1t is regarded as highly probable
that Senator Foraker will not consent
Of the House Of REPRESENTATIVES. who
is very close to Senator Foraker, said
to-day that the latter was determined
to make tho Senate vote on his bill.
and thus put the Republican party on
record. senator Foraker wants the
possession Of the fact II the Presi-
dent and his candidate, Secretary Tafe,
arc sun determined to keep this me-
grnes out of the army. and It they nrc
willing to relent he is perfectly willing
to have The negroes realize -. what a a
In either case, the senior Senator from
OHIO stands to win.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-20

with well-manned law department,
has it's graduates living in every State.
The Woman's College, the Virginia Me-
chanics' Institute and Union Theolog
ical Seminary are all institutions OF
higher learning along special lines. The
public schools are admirably conducted
and literally supported. With corps
OF $50 teachers. over $4,000 pupils are
enrolled, with an excellent percentage
of attendance.
A new High School building, to cover
an entire city block and cost over q
quarter OF million dollars, is In course
Of erection.
No more significant evidence could
be presented Of the solidity Of Rich
mond's banking resources than the
comparative ease with which the in
stitutions of this city met the panic
conditions Of the last three months Of
1907. No scrip was issued In Rich
mond, no bank withheld payment on
demand and mo failure among the fl
nancial institutions came at time
when the great financial enterprises
of tneighboring cities. as we'll as ofathe
money metropolis of America, We're
tottering on the verge of bankruptcy.
which are national carried assets last
year Of over s5O,0O0,000, these assets
having Increased fourfold within the
past decade.
Railroads and Hotels.
With converglng lines OF railroads
branching like the spokes of a wheel
In every direction. with we'll equipped
electric lines to nearby cities, and with
steam vessels plying daily on the
James River, Rlchmonu's transportation
facilities invite comparison with any
city of its size In America.
With an abundant labor market, both
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-20
labor, in capital. In native ability. |
energy and resource. /
Work for Charity.

Work for Charity.
To a sympathetic and interested
public come three great conferences OF
altruistic thought. each of which in its
own sphere, is laboring for the uplift
of mankind the amelioration OF suffer-
ing. the strengthening OF the weak, and
the reformation of the fallen. Two Of
these conferences represent directly
tho expression of religion in philan-
thropic work, the conference of st. Vim
cent de Paul being the concerted eff
fort OF the Catholic Church in america
toward charitable endeavor. while the
National Association of Jewish Chart
ties is the outgrowth OF the charitable
impulse OF the Hebrew faith.
Following these two. and closely as
ISOLATED with them in character and
aim is the National Conference Of
Charities and Corrections. While at
taching itself to no dogma, and num-
bering among its active members
people of all creeds, this conven-
ton represents those teachings held
in common by all branches of the
Christian faith, and practiced In eS-
emplary manner by those who still,
look for the coming of a Messiah. On
the broad basis of faith in God and
in common humanity, Jew and
gentle. Catholic and Protestant are
to meet together here and consider
those things which make for the re-
lief of the poor and the needy, the
unfortunate and the erring.
Rlci, In History.
Sharin.; in large degree the pros.
perity of the New South, Richmond in
recent years. has become convention
Mecca, the admiration and envy OF
cities less fortunately situated and less
vigorous In business and social affairs.
With a wealth of Colonial and Revo-
lutionary history, the seat OF the Con-
federate government, and the home of
many whose lanes arc part of the
nations history, there yet cluster
around Richmond traditions of former
DAYS and remnants. of rare and Gull
tured civilization.
Referred to elsewhere at greater
length, these historic associations lend
to the visitor to Virginia and to Rich
,mond peculi;.: charm which he will
not fail to recognize, whether he come
from the stern morality of rock-bound
New England, or the busting activity
Of the newer West.
But not alone on the past does the
claim Of Richmond rest, sacred as is
that mast in the hearts Of men who
love bravery and devotion the world
over,
Trade Advantages.
With the commercial awakening OF
the South. typified by the chain Of
cotton mills which line the railroads
from Virginia to Georgia, Richmond.
with her equable climate, her natural
beauty and attractiveness, her social
and educational advantages. her great
hospitals and public institutions. her
unsurpassed transportatlonfacili ties. by
rail and water. her banking resources,
and her Industrial enterprise. has made
herself the capital OF the New South as
truly as was She the capital Of those
States in the days OF their
separation from the Union. Not only
will visitors find monuments and
battlefields. but here they will see
great factories covering city blocks
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-20

lCHAOND commanding POSI-
ton as convention city, ex-
* empliffcd in the great meet
ings OF religious. Confederate
and commercial bodies whicn
assembled here In 1907. will be strik-
ingly emphasized by series of notable
national gatherings to be held during
the month OF May. when the scientific
the philanthropic and the Industrial
interests of the State, cordially assisted
by the public at large. will extend to
thousands OF visitors that Virginia
hospitality famed throughout the
world. genuine and spontaneous as 1t
is natural and unobtrusive.
Standing at the gateway OF the
South. and the key to tile Atlantic
seaboard for great. and prosperous
section OF the West, Richmond
stretches out welcoming hands. and
pointing with equal pride to his
toric past, worthy achievements OF the
present, and encouraging prospects in
the future, invites assemblages of all
people looking to the progress of the
nation and the welfare Of its citizens to
gather here and confer, assuring all
corners Of sympathy in any honest en-
deavor for the betterment Of mankind
and intelligent cooperation for those
who meet to study the problems Of
trade relations. and the advancement
of common civilization in matters
mental, moral and physical.
A Mecca for All.
Here the foremost surgeons of
America and several from abroad will
gather next month to discuss the
problems and difficulties of their work.
looking always to the saving OF human
life and the alienation of human
pain Following them will come sup-
ply dealers and manufacturers of ma
chinery, assembled to consider the
state OF their craft, to confer as to
mechanical Improvements and to pro-
vide those wheels around which the in
dustries Of America centre their ener-
gies.
In Richmond as common meet
Ing point, the textile manufacturers OF
New England will sit face to face with
the cotton mill men of the South and
plan the future of a trade which since
the earliest days, has been one Of the
nations chief sources of wealth. and
which to-day forms one of her chief
exports. For a century King Cotton
has held sway in New England, pro-
Vlding mucn Oh ftne Weditll OF tHat pros
porous section. In the last quarter
century a great empire of cotton man
ufacture has opened up in tho fields
OF the South and with rapid steps the
cotton monarch is moving the seat OF
his government toward his leading
centre of supply, the great South. in
which he recognizes Richmond as tho
capital city, In thought, in sentiment,
insmaterial position. in natural advan-
tage. in transportation facilities, in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-20
Monument to Soldiers,

----- Il SpaCfuf
SALISBURY. N. c.. April 19.-Repre-
senting the State Of Pennsylvanla.
commission. consisting of General Hen
ny White, Colonel cara Fl. Ripple, Col
onel I'D. Walker, Captain W. Brick
err and Captain Lewis II. Fortesque. of
that State. came to Salisbury yester-
day for the purpose of selecting site
for monument to be erected In this
city In honor Of the Pennsylvania sol
diers buried here. The monument will
be erected this year at the expense of
the State of Pennsylvania.
The monument to be erected In Sails
bury May Sth by the State of Maine. in
honor or the Maine dead buried in Sails
bury. Is now being placed, and when
will be a handsome shaft.
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white and colored, union and nom
union, and with settled, stable popu-
lation of law abiding people, Richmond
offers unexcelled advantages to all lines
of trade and society, and opens its
doors to the visitors in convention and
to the settler seeking a home, or a
location for an Industrial enterprise.
Under conditions of general pros
perity and growth, the capacity Of
Richmond's hotels has doubled, aud
new and attractive hostelries now
house the convention visitor. Two
large annex buildings at Murphy's, each
hotels in themselves; 3the reconstruction
and enlargement Of the Jefferson. one
of the most beautiful hotels in America.
and the erection OF the Richmond, a
new and centrally located hotel, double
the city's capacity for the entertain
ment of visitors, and there are a num-
Der of other hotels Of largo capacity,
Richmond can now offer comfortable
accommodation to immense crowds, as
was shown last year in the great Con-
sfederate Reunion. when 1t was estl-
mated that 100000 visitors were in the
city. and again during the fall. when
with the State fair horse show and
other attractions there were an al
most equal number here. Last May
the Southern Baptlsts met here in an-
nual convention. and last October the
Episcopalians of America held here
their triennial General Convention,
bringing to Richmond for several
weeks hundreds OF eminent churchmon
from all parts Of tho country.
Convention City.
Visited by thousands of tourists ell
route to the James town Exposition. tho
hospitality of Richmond has como
abroad each visitor taking home a tale
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-20
CHARITY WORKERS
GATHER FOR BIG
MEETING IN MAY
Noted Merfand Women From
Many States to Discuss
Vital Problems at
Sessions Here.

= UMAN1TARIAN studies from
the broadcast possible View
point. with papers and dis
Il i cussions led by men who are
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-20
.SOUTH'S CAPITAL
NOW FAvOR|7E
MEETING PLACE
Ready Welcome and Supe-
rior Facilities Attract
Organizations From
All Sections.
Conventions to Meet
Here During May
MAY 3D.8TH-Nntional Conference
OF the Societies of st. Vincent
De Paul.
MAY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Conference
OF jewish Chnritiea.
"a
MAY 4TH-eTH-Americnn Surgical
Association.
MAY 8TH-13TH-National Confer
ence OF Charities and Correc-
lions.
MAY 13TH-15TH-Joint convention
American supply and Machinery
Manufacturers.
National supply and Machinery
DenIers.
Southern Supply and Machinery
Dealers.
MAY 18TH-21ST-American Cotton |
Manufacturers Association.

ICHMoND'S commanding posi-
ton as convention city. ex-
emplificd in the great meet
ings OF religious. Confederate
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New spencer Paper.

Speclal to The Times Dispatch.
& SPENCER, N. C., April l9.--The first
issue Of the Spencer Crescent, the new
weekly paper for Spencer, made its APP
pearance yesterday, and was eagerly
sought after by Spencerians. 1t Is q
.tour-page eight-column paper, printed
In attractive style. It's editor Is Mr..
Il. Scott Allen. of Washington city,
who has arranged to move TO Spencer,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-20

of interest and of courteous and fair
treatment.
Richmond's invitation to- six great
national conventions meeting this
spring has been gladly accepted. and
the indications point to record
breaking attendance at each. Truly the
capital city of Virginia has right to
the proud title of the Convention
CITY,"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-08-22

lister he had inscribed himself as, a
landed proprietor living near Bay
onne.' took my dinner leisurely at
the Helder. afterwards returning Ito
Monte Carlo, utterly mystifed.
Next day I had many affairs to at.
tend to and completely forgot the
curious incident. until about four
o'clock In the afternoon, when a cough
behind me sounded familiar, and there
l saw the mysterious stranger stand
ing at the risht-hand roulette table
just within the entrance Alfred
gayly in q suit OF light gray. with q
pink carnation in his lapel, he was
watching the play intently. It was
strange how that cough attracted me.
l reasoned with myself. but could not
account for 1t. True. / had only FIRST
heard It on the previous day, yet It
now seemed curiously familiar.
From his nervous action saw that
he intended playing; therefore, In
order to watch him more intenly. I
whispered q word to the chef de par
tie, and took his place on the high
chair behind the croupier.
The ball was already in motion
when the stranger placed q note for
a thousand francs upon q transferable
of the last six numbers.
"Txeute-deuxl Rouge pak u