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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
STEEL DIVIDEND
SAME FOR QUARTER

New York, Jan. 2S.-Quarterly divi-
dends of x per cent on preferred and
kof 1 per cent On common stock of
the United States Steel corporation
were declared today. The dividends
are unchanged from the previous quar-
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
Officers of Reformatory
Admit Furnishing Boy
to Death.
ARMS CHAINED TO CELL
Kept Under Restraint Till DeIir-
ious, When He Jumped From
Bars to Death.

Pontiac, Ill, Jan. 2S.-Members of
the board of managers of the Illinois
state reformatory at the session that
lasted throughout last night heard
stories from the lips of the officers of
the institution themselves of the bru-
tality and torture inflicted upon Will
lam Hamlin of Quincy, an inmate
whose death and conflicting explana-
tions thereof has raised storm of
criticisms.
Original story Not Confirmed.
The original story that the board
convened to inquire into that Hamlin
was beaten and kicked into condi-
| ton that resulted in death has as yet
received no confirmation other than the
boys ante-mOrtem statement to his
mother, But though Fastening to say
| they did not beat him the disciplinar-
| ians of the institution admit they ad-
ministered punishment beside which
beating would be child's play.
Chained TO Bars.
|
admissions wrung from the officers of
the institution that young Hamlin was
chained up to the bars of the solitary"
his wrists held by handouts to a point
| even with the top of his head for %
hours the first day of his punishment
land for 16 hours the second day and
Lon the third evening he was tied up,
/ but his endurance gave out after five
it-fsetIfsss and 4fftefAshe had~saEixed from a
faint he either tried to commit suicide
or escape
Climbed in DeIiriunt.
Being chained up again, he climbed
up the bars of his cell, probably while
in delirium.
He tainted the first day of his tor
ture and the third night, and for long
Iperiods during these fainting spells he
hung by his wrists, suspended from
the bar of his cell, his legs too limp
to support his weight. The cold water
lcure" was applied, quart of ice wa
ter being thrown over him to make
him quit shamming, and once it
was poured down his throat until he
lchoked.
| Lay IL Hours on Floor.
After he was injured he was left
Lying on the concrete floor of the '''sol-
itary" with only blanket under him
and another over him. His back was
broken in three places and body par
: alyzed, all but his arms, for IL hours
before the reformatory physician was
called.
II Continues Investigation.
: Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago
, is president of the board of managers
: which is continuing the investigation
. The discipliarian of the institution is
: Captain Alexander J. Reno.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
SCHOOL GIRLS WIN A STRIKE
Board Sustains Revolt Because One
Had Private Examination.

Carmi, ILL.,, Jan. 2S.-The IA high
school girls who walked ont in revolt
Friday because of alleged discrimina-
ton on the part of teacher is allow.
ing one of the class to take a private
examination. and who were summarily
expelled yesterday, won by unani-
nous vote of the school board and
marched back to the school in body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
Burning Oil Threatens Town.

San Luis Obispo, Cal, Jan. 2S.-Two
tanks of the Standard Oil company at
Port Hartford caught fire today and
the town of Port Hartford is threat
ened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
Receives congressman.

Mr.. Bryan from the press gallery
watched the proceedings of the house
for time yesterday and then pro
ceeded to the ways and means COM
mittee room, where for several hours
he received and chatted with congress
men. Later he spent some time in
the speakers cabipet. Secretary Taft's
presence at the icapitol at the same
time caused the prediction to circulate
that the great building on the hill con
tanned the next Epresident, and that
his name was "Hll."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
ILLINOIS PROFESSOR PASSES
DR.. Gustav E. karsten Succumbs to
Pneumonia at Urbana,

Urbana, Ill, Jan. 2S.-Dr. Gustav E.
Karsten, head of the department of
modern languages of the University of
Illinois, died today of pneumonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
NEVADA PASSES POLICE BILL
Both Houses of Legislature Have Now
Taken Action.

Carson, Ney., Jan. 2S.-The Nevada
police bill passed the assembly yes
terday afternoon, 81 to Z. 1t already
has passed the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
PRIMARY LAW IS HELD VALID
important Decision Handed Down by
Ohio Supreme Court.

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 2S-The SUI
preme court today affirmed two deci-
sions of the common pleas court in
two cases brought to test the validity
of the Bronson primary election law
The substance of this is the court
holds the law to be valid.
The decision makes the call for
state primaries on Feb. IL regular.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
PRIMARIES NAME GOVERNOR

Louisiana Today.
New Orleans, La, Jan. 2S.-The next
governor of Louisiana will be selected
today in the democratic primary
election. There are two candidates,
j. Y. Sanders, the present lieutenant
governor, and Theodore S. Wilkinson,
a sugar planter. The state election
takes place next April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
Opposes Asset Currency.

Mr. Bryan has taken a strong posi-
ton in discussing currency legislation
against the asset or credit issue. Last
night he attended a dinner given by
Senator Newlands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
HAYASnI IS HEARD
Addresses Japanese Diet on
Emigration Treaties with
America and Canada.
DENIES RIGHTS CONCEDED
Gives No Details, but Insists That Set
tIement with United States
Is in Sight.

Toxic, Jan 2S.-Replying to inter
pellations in the lower house of the
diet this evening, Foreign Minister
Viscount Hayashi spoke at length on
the foreign policy of the government,
including negotiations with America
and Canada. He announced the Cana
dian question has been definitely set
tied. Japan has agreed to restrict en-
igration to Canada within reasonable
limits. He insisted Japan had not
conceded any of her treaty right, nor
had, her prestige suffered.
Gives No Details.
He said negotiations with America
were continuing He was unable to
give any details. but was able to an
nounce a satisfactory settlement was
in sight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
Jones.0glesby Primary
Bill Advanced to
Third Reading.
AMENDMENTS LOSE OUT
Governor Pleased and Predicts
That Measure viii Pass
House Tomorrow.

Springfield, Ill., Jan. 27.-(Argus
Special 1.-The house today advanced
the Jones-Oglesby primary election bill
from second to third reading, defeat
ing the two amendments that We're of
fered, and Governor Deneen and the
other friends of the bill believe thai
IL will pass the house tomorrow
Dysert Did Not Speak.
Representative Dysert of Vermillion
county, who stated last night at his
home in Danville that he would make
a speech against the bill today on the
ground that it was framed in the in
terest of Joe Cannon, did not make
his speech.
Two amendments to the bill were
offered and both were defeated. Botf
weres offered by Cermak, democrat, Of
Cook county. Both lost by a large
vote.
Lose by Heavy Majority.
Speaker Shurtleff announced the bill
advanced to third reading. Governor
Deneen was very much pleased at the
result today and thinks the bill viii
pass tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-28
Lay IL Hours on Floor.
Continues Investigation.

Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago
| is president of the board of managers
which is continuing the investigation.
The discipliarian of the institution is
Captain Alexander j. Reno.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-12-17
YOUR COAL BILL REDUCED

YOUR COAL BILL REDUCED
nearly one half by mixing it with
Phoenix Fuel Compound. 1t makes
better, hotter. longer and cleaner
fire than pure coal. Full information
and list of twelve ways to make much
money with little, for 81. 90 and if you
don t think it is worth Ten Dollars to
you, back comes your money. A.
STEGMAN, 1856 WiDnemac Ave.
Chicago. tt
There were few developments, this
week, in the grain stealing case which
was written up at length in the last
issue of The Herald. One man who
was prominently implicated in the
matter was sent for to go to St. Paul
where he has been "on the carpet
What will be the result is unknown
here but it is quite generally believed
that some people will find themselves
in serious trouble before the railroad
people and state commission gel
through with them. Two men re.
presenting the com mission spent q
day here looking over the ground the
latter part of last week in the endeavol
to trace some twenty bushels of wheat
that were taken from car not many
days before. -.....
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-12-17
Marked Fo- Death.

'Three years ago was marked for
death. A graveyard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors fail
ed to help me, and hope had fed,
when my husband got DR.. Kings
New Discovery" SAYS Mrs. A. G.
Williams, Of Bac, KY. "The first
dose helped me and improvement kept
on until had gained 5S pounds in
waight and my health was fully re-
stored" This meaicine holds the
worlds healing record for coughs and
co DIS and lung and throat diseases.
1t prevents pneumonia. Sold under
guarantee at Hanson & Emerson's
drug store. SOC and $1.00. Trial
bottle free.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-12-17
HOW TO MIX It.
Directions To Prepare a Simple
I Home Mixture
THE DOSE TO TAKE.

A well-known authority on Rheu-
matism gives the following valuable,
though simple and harmless. prescrip-
ton, which any one can easily pre-
pare at home:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, ,One-haif
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces.
Mix by shaking wellin bottle, and
take a teaspoonful after each meal
and at bed time.
He states that the Ingredients can
be obtainad from any good prescrip-
ton pharmacy at small cost, and. be-
ing vegetable extraction, are harmless
to take.
This pleasant mixture, if taken reg
ularly for few days, is said to over
come almost any case of rheumatism.
The pain and swelling, if any, dimin-
fishes with each dose, until permanent
results are obtained, and without in
juring the stomach. While there are
many so-called Rheumatism remedies
patent medicines, etc., some of which
do give relief, few really give perma-
nent results, and the above will, no
doubt, be greatly appreciated by many
sufferers here at this time. ~
Inquiry at the drug stores OF this
neighborhood elicits the Information
that these drugs are harmless and can
! be bought separately, or the druggists
here will mix the,prescription for our
readers if asked to.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-12-17

A complete line Of books and
bibles for Xmas at Fiesier's Drug
Store.
Special Christmas services at the
Methodist Episcopal church on Sun
day morning and evening. The pastor
will preach onsthe meaniag OF Christ.
mas.
Don't let the baby suffer from ecze-
ma, sores or any itching OF the skin.
Doan's Ointment gives instant relief,
cures quickly. Perfectly safe for
children. All druggists sell it.
When Albert w. Dahlem went home
Wednesday evening to supper he found
a company of relatives and friends as
sembled to honor him, it being his
birthday. A pleasant, evening
was passed
When in Minneapolis stop al the
Beaufort Hotel. Good rooms 75c per
day. Choice rooms, with telephones
and bath, ST. 90 and S1.50. The Beau
fort Hotel, 112-116 Third Street South.
Next Sunday morning at the Con-
gregational church the pastor will
preach Christmas sermon on "Seeing g
the Stars" Special music. In the
evening Miss Margaret Norris will play
a sclo on the violin.
Frank s. Ebertrendered fine violin
solo at the Congregational church last
Sunday evening. MIR. Ebert played
"The Holy City,, giving it in high
Iy artistic manner. HIS efforts were
greatly appreciated by the c'ngreg ga
, ton.
Twenty per cent discount on every
overcoat from now until Xmas. M.
! Nathe.
The Stearns county commissioners
met this week for the last time this year
Resolution were passed complimentary
to Henry Meyer and Geo. EngIehari
who retire Jan. 1; also commendatory
of County Auditor Jonn G. Crever who
also retires.
WANTED-Place for boy 18 years
old going to school. Will work for
room and board. Inquire at this Office.
The young people surprised the
evening congregation on Sunday at
the Methodist Episcopal church. A
number OF them formed choir under
the leadership OF DR.. Henneman, and
as choir led the singing and gave an
anthem. This choir will sing every
Sunday evening.
There was wrestling match at Vii
lard last Friday evening, the contest
ants being Farmer TelschOw and Dan
/ Mitchell. The former, under the agree.
ment, was to throw the latter twice in.
side of an hour. He accomplished tho
feat in less than that time Sexon
Demon then challenged the Farmer to
a fifteen minute bout, which resulted
in a draw.
At the annual meeting of the society
of the Congregational church Wednes.
day evening thrt etrustees were elected
w. A. Morse and Thos. Sullivan tc
succeed themselves for three years
each, and j. A. Caughren for ont
year term to succeed j. w. Ward re
signed. After the meeting the ladies
served lunch.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-12-17

The Waldorf restaurant moved across
the street late Sunday night and when
the sun rose Monday morning it found
Caterer Matheis comfortably enscon-
ced in the Vessey building serving
customers just as though nothing had
happened. Mr.. Matheis has the en-
tire building and occupies the second
story for living rooms. This makes
i. more convenient for HIM all around.
Do not forget that we have the larg-
est line of fine China in town. The
Golden Rule.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-12-17
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
Edison rscorde for sale, 35c each
at the Golden Rule Store.

Edison rscorde for sale, 35c each
at the Golden Rule Store.
WANTEp-Good girl for general
housework. Apply to MIS-. A. 7. Wat
son.
Manager Williams is going to raise
"The Devip' at the opera house Sat
urday night, Dec. 26.
For fancy stationery look over the
Eaton, Crane & Pike papers,; just re-
ceived at the Golden Rule.
Give him box OF Holeproof sox for
Xmas, they will surely please him,
pairs for sI.5O. The Model.
Popular and up to date music at
the Golden Rule Store.
If you are still looking for an over
coat, we can save you twenty per cent.
Come and see them. At Nathe's.
After enjoying a Merry Christmas,
you will feel like seeing 1.-The Devil".
If you are very anxious to get closer,
gn to the opera house the night after
Christmas. He'll be there.
Get one Of those nice, new Fancy
Aprons for Xmas at The Fair Store.
The scenic investiture and equip
ment of "Panama" which comes to
the Opera House Monday, Dec 81, is
of most elaborate and complete ma
ture. "
Xmas slippers, there's nothing in
Mems, Women's, Boys or children's
slippers that our stock will not offer
you. If you're undecided what to buy
visit our slipper show. The Model.
Xmas suits in all the latest colors
and styles, from $3.50 to $500. AT
M. Nathe's.
Last Friday afternoon Mrs. ]. A.
Caughren entertained company OF
married women in honor of Mrs. M.
F. Woodbury.. There were fifteen
guests. Luncheon was served at five
O'Clock. Misses Pearl Caughren and
Mary Hogan served at the table. 1t
was a very pleasant affair.
Shoes for men and boys for Xmas,
S2.5Oto $3.50 and $3.50 to $3.50. :. M.
Nathe. I
Musical instruments at very rea-
sonabIe prices, at Golden Rule Store.
The one attraction that is being an
ticipated with the keenest interest by
amusement seekers is Panama. 1t
is the biggest hit in the history oil
the stage and is simply surething
everything before it. 1t comes to the
Opera House Monday Dec. 21. Prices
25, IS and so cts
Toilet cases, ebony goods, jewel
cases, perfumes, Hudnut's toilet
waters, cigars, cigar cases and
many other suitable Xmas presents
at FissIer's Drug Store.
When starting on shopping tour
the question often arises: "How can
buy Christmas presents for all my
relatives and friends and yet buy
within my means?" The question is
solved at The Golden Rule. This store
is founded for the purpose OF handling
goods that are suitable for all clas ses,
and yet are within the reach of all.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-12-17

Mr.. Hartman received two trios OF
fancy chickens, r. I. Reds and Col
umbian Wyandottes, Wednesday,
from Lawn View Poultry Yards at
Owatonna.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-12-17

The public schools close on Friday
of this week for two weeks vacation.
All of the out-of-town teachers will go
home for the holidays.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-12-17
for Sale

And the prices are more than right.
Nothing misrepresented.
Monitor drill, working order, 400
all iron drag, four sections, $3.50
1 spring tooth drag, $1.5O
Mccormick mower, new sickle, ,$4.O0
l Horse rake, needs new tongue, So. 90
Cultivator, all iron, good, $500
Gang pillow, needs new lays, $4.OO
Walking pillow, needs new lay 90
/ Breaking pillow, needs new handle,
S4.0O.
l Owens tanning mill, good, $500
Planet Jr. planter, all attachments.
good as new, $500
Cob mill, has new grinders, $500
1 Milburn wagon, good as new, $4,000
Old wagon, has new tongue, $500
new saving machine, with patent
set. $3.50
Binder, good working order COM
plete, a.oO
lpr shafts. good. $1.50
l old buggy, $1.O0
pair fly nets, .5O
40 oak posts, s cts. each, $500
/ large kettle S1.5O
/ broncho mare, good traveller,
age 6 yrs $S5.UO
All kinds OF household furniture.
]. W. JAMES.
ToEIA.
p..n >,Ihs Kind You Have AIMays Bought
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-02
sERs. AUSTIN TEsTIFIEs.
The Second Day of Trial of Charles E.
 Davis.

The Second Day of Trial of Charles E {.
 Omaha. Neb., Dec. 1-The second day of the trial of Charles E. Davis. charg- ed with the murder of Dr. Frederick Rustin. developed that the prosecution will be ably assisted by those interested in the collection by the dead mans widow, of all of the $S5,O life in- surance carried on the dead physi- clans life, and that the defense will leave no stone unturned to prevent much of the testimony given at the cor oners inquest and the preliminary hearing going before the jury.
 It took less than an hour to complete the jury after court convened this morning and a presentation of the case was finished by the attorneys on both sides at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
 Two witnesses, both women, includ- ing the widow of the dead physician were placed on the stand this sfter- noon. Mrs R. P. Archer. who lives di- rectly across the street from the Rustin home. and who heard the shot ana witnessed from her window the strug- i gle of Mrs Rustin to get her husband from the porch into the house. devel- oped nothing new. although she testI- fled that her husband, who also heard inc shot and since been stricken with apoplexy and will be unable to testi- fy at the trial.
 Mrs. Rustin made an interesting wit ness. Attired in widows garb, with a | long flowing veil, which, formed a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-02
SECOND AMERICAN MARATHON.


DOranlO PetrfO and Tom LOngbOat
 To Contest HOnOFs.
 New York, Dec. 1-Dorando Petrio the Italian runner. whose spectacular failure to win the worlds Marathon race in England this summer, was one of the most notable events in modern athletic history, is to run his second American Marathon at Madison Square Garden on December IS, competing with Tom Longboat, the famous Ca- nadian long distance runner.
 Dorandos defeat of Hays. who brought the Marathon honors to the United States, led him to seek a con- test with the Indian, who has long been the idol of Canadian enthusiasts. Both men are said to be in excellent condition.
 The full distance of the 1908 Mara thon, twenty-six miles, 3S5 yards, will be run. Some minor engagements made by Longboat for contests will be cancelled and he will be in this city early next week. at training quar- ters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-02

 Grand Lodge Has Record Assembly,. TWO BUSY SESSIONS HELD
 AND OTHERS FOR TODAY Grand Chapter Concluded Its Labors
 and Elected Officers. Widows and Orphans Home Special order of Business This Morning --CoIonel Mallory to Be Grand
 Master Again.

The Most worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient. Free and Accepted Masons, of the State of Alabama met in Ma sonic Temple, Montgomery, In annual grand communication at p. m., Tues day. i It was the last but the largest of the three grand bodies of that order to get down to business. the Grand Chapter and Grand Council having all ready completed their labors. the former in the morning of Tuesday.
 By far the largest assembly of Ma sons Montgomery has known was pres ient when the Grand Lodge was rapped to order. Every available seat in the blR Temple hall was filled and stand ing room was in demand
 There were two sessions of the Grand Lodge, one in the afternoon and the other at night. At the afternoon session the matter of the Widows and Orphans Home, which 1t was decided to erect by the last Grand Lodge meet ing, came up for consideration. The report of the Committee on this pro- feet will be the special order of bpst- ness at 10 o'clock this morning. Sew eral cities were mentioned as competi- tors for the Home among them being Montgomery Birmingham. Mobile, Tus- caloosa Gadsden and Talladega.
 Today will mark the adjournment of the Grand Lodge.
 The following Grand officers were in their proper stations: Hugh s. D. Nal lory, Grand Master; Lawrence H. Lee, Deputy Grand Master; Daniel A. Greene, Senior Grand Warden; Henry Cianton Miller, Junior Grand Warden William H. Dingley, Grand Treasurer; George O. Beauchamp,, Grand Secre- Sary; William c. Bledsoe, Grand Chap aain; David W. McIver, Grand Marshal; A. H. Carmichael, Senior Grand Dea- con; Nj. H. Sims. Junior Grand Dea- con; Elliott c. Rickarby. Senior Grand Steward; James Alexander Moore. Ju-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-02

{ County; Red Bay, Franklin County Beatrice. Monroe County; Hollywood Jackson County; New Brockton, Cof' l fee County; Black, Geneva County | Omaha, Randolph County; Fyffe, De- Kalb County: Pink. Coffee County. and Holt. Tuscaloosa County.
 There are 494 working lodges on the roll with membership of over 22.0oO
 The report of the Committee on For and ordered printed.
 The report of the Committee on Widows and Orphans Home, B. NJ. Ja- cobs. Chairman, was made the special order for 10 o'clock Wednesday morn Ing. The Grand Lodge last year voted for the erection of the Home and as the effort now Is to start the work and secure location the report Is looked for with much interest.
 The Committee on Suspensions. Ex- <pulsions and Appeals made & number of reports, all of which were adopted.
 A new Masonic District, composed of the counties of Geneva, Houston, Dale and Coffee, was created to be known as District Number II.
 The night session was devoted to complication of work.
 The Grand Lodge will assemble again at 9 o'clock this morning. The election of officers will take place to- day and 1t is very probable that the present officers will be reelected.
 Grand Chapter Finished.
 The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Alabama held its closing session yes- terday morning commencing at g o'clock.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Robert w. Southerland. Mobile. Nj. E. Grand High Priest; John B. Christian, Uniontown, R. E. Deputy Grand High Priest; Will liam E. Bingham. Tuscaloosa, R. E. Grand King; Laurence H. Lee, Mont gomery. R. E. Grand Scribe; William H. Dinsley, Montgomery, R. E. Grand Treasurer; George A. Beauchamp, Montgomery, R. E. Grand Secretary; Stewart Mcqueen, Montgomery, R E.. Grand Chaplain; John B. Lyons, Ope- lika. R. E. Grand Captain of the Host; Albert E. Pace, Dothan, E. Grand Prin- cipal SoJourner; Norman E. Gum, Jas- per, E. Grand Royal Arch Captain; William ". Ransom, Birmingham, E. Grand Master of Third Veil; l. H. Mo- Cormlck, Mobile. E. Grand Master of Second Veil; William J. Mcleod, Syla- cauga. E. Grand Master of First Veil: William H. Tice. Montgomery, E. Grand Sentinel.
 The officers were all duly installed and the Grand Chapter closed its la bors after one of the most pleasant convocations in its history.