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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
yuma MAN is
The VICTIM OF
REVOLVER SHOT
George BowIes, Aged so, is Ac-
cidentaIIy Killed by Miss
Cordia Nickerson.
THE GIRL IS NOT BLAMED
Bullet Takes Effect Just Above Heart
= Had Been Life Long Resident
CT the County.

George Bowles, aged co, was the
victim yesterday morning of an acct
dental shooting at the home of ].
Nickerson in Coe township. The
fatal shot was fired from a revolver
In the hands of Miss Cordia Nicker-
son, aged 10. Miss Nickerson was
about TO hand the revolver to Mr..
Bowles when it was discharged, the
bullet taking effect just above the
mans heart, and causing almost in
slant death. In falling to the ground
Mr. Bowles struck the ground in such
manner that his jaw was broken
and at first it was supposed that he
mad received the bullet in the mouth
The physician accepted this theory at
first, and considerable difficulty was
experienced in reconciling this theory
with the one of an accidental shoot
ing. On examination, however it was
shown that the bullet had struck Just
above the heart.
Had Been Driving.
Miss Nickerson had been working
at the home of Albert Bowles. a son
OF George Bowles, at Hampton, and
yesterday Mr.. Bowles went to his
sons home and took Miss Nickerson
to her own home in buggy. They
had been at her home about 80 min
utes when the accident occurred. A
brother of the young woman took the
revolver and said he was going to
shoot a duck. Mr.. Bowles asked to
see the weapon, and Miss Nicker
was handing it to him when it was
discharged.
Verdict Is Accident.
Coroner L. V. Eckhart was notified,
and went to the Nickerson home yes
terday afternoon and conducted an in
quest. The jury, after carefully in
vestigating the facts, returned a YER
diet of accidental death. Miss Nicker-
son. her brother and her sister testi-
fed at the inquest.
Surviving Family.
Mr.. Bowles is survived by his
father, with whom he lived in Yuma
township; his son, Albert of Hampton
and three daughters, Mrs. Hat
tie Baxter of Moline; Miss
Emma Bowles at home and Mrs.
oaIHuel DTydHt VI Luiild. MT. boWles'
was born in this county and had lived
in the upper end of the county prac-
tically all of his life. His wife died
about ~ years ago, and for a time he
made his home with his daughter in
Moline. returning recently to care for
his father, who is "a years old.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon Mt . O'Clock from the home
in Yuma township.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
RULING WITHHELD
Judge Gest Does Not Reach
Decision in DR.. Reed Ha-
beas Corpus Petition.
PRISONER TAKES The STAND
restifies in Own Behalf in Effort to
Secure Release on Bail-Damage
Suit on Trial.

Judge w. II. Gest this morning
card the arguments on the petition
or habeas corpus for DIR. Cora Reed,
md took the case under Amusement
Until Wednesday morning. DIR. Reed
Who is held on coroner's papers charg-
ing her with the death of Moline wo
man by performing a criminal opera
lion, applied fOT release, either abso
lutte. or on bail. She was represented
by Hon. William Jackson, c. ]. Searle
and Judge Lucian Adams. States At
torney j. K. Scott appeared in defense
of the authorities
Tells OF jail.
DIR. Reed was on the stand, and eyi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
Advertised List No. is,

The following is a list of uncallet
for letters for the week ending Apri
II, 1908:
Jim Bouer, Mr.. and Mrs A. c. Cros
well, Earnest S. Gibson, L. Gracy
Geary, DR.. Robert Harvey, A. Rey
nolds, Master Orwell Shoulders.
HUGH A. j. MCDONALD, P. M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13

The suit of Miss Florence McFad-
Island, for damages for injuries sus-
tanned in an accident in Kansas, is on
trial in the circuit. court this after
noon. ]. T. Kenworthy and S. R. Ken
worthy appear for the. plaintiff, and
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford for the COM
pany.
The new jury panel reported today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13

battle at Port Arthur Judge Field.
The Russian bnttleship Petropav-
lovsk sunk, carrying down Admiral
Makaroff, together with GOO sailors;
Vereschagin, the noted Russian bat
tie painter, was among the lost
1907-Standard Oil company adjudged
guilty in the rebate cases In Chi
cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13

lence was introduced to show thai
she is 40 years of age, and that ST,
years ago she suffered serious i'll
ness. and that her health now is crit
ical. She stated also that the condi
tons at the county Jail are deplorable
and that she is confined with two col
ored women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
futile,

E. P. futile. one of the oldest Ode
Fellows of the state, died yesterday a
the home of his son, Chester Tuttle
554 Forty-sixth street. Mr. Tuttle
Joined the Odd Fellows in 1874. He
was born in 1922 near Fort Hender
son, Ind, and came to Illinois in 1856
residing at Decatur and Avon most oil
the time. After the death of his wife
two years ago he came here. Funera
services were held this afternoon an,
the remains will be conveyed to Avoi
tomorrow for interment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
Mrs. Newton Crane.

Mrs. Newton Crate, who resided
about four miles south of Milan. dies
Saturday morning about 10 O'Clock
She was 10 years old. She is sur
vived by her husband and an infan
child. The remains were taken Satur
day night to her former home nea
Eldon, Iowa, and burial took plac,
there this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
Bryant Funeral.

The remains of c. g. Bryant arrived
here yesterday morning from Ana
conda, Mont, accompanied by Jay G
Bryant, son. Funeral services were
held from the home of his daughter
Mrs. E. G. Frazer. 734 Twenty-third
street, at 8 O'Clock this morning BY
Rev. w. S. Marquis. Burial took place
at Chippiannock cemetery. The pail
bearers were: T. H. Thomas. s.. B
Stoddard. W.. ]. Kahlke, R. C. Cham
berlin, ]. T. Noftsker, and s. S
Kemble. s.sS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13

lew street car attempted TO stop the
orses- but only succeeded in changing
heir course They ran madly down
Eleventh avenue to Nineteenth street,
where they struck a tree and olsen
ragged themselves from the buggy.
They continued through Long View
park and when exhausted were finally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13

Temperature mt "a. M, 81; at $3.50
y. M, .3. Maximum temperature I'm last
"a hours, 60; minimum, 81. Velocity of
wind at "A. M, miles per hour. Pre-
cIpitRti0n. none. Stage of water, SO
feet; no change In last AZ hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13

caught. The damage done to the
buggy was light, but one of the horses
was severely injured. 1t was fortunate
that no one was in the rig at the time
of the runaway or a serious accident
might have occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
Funeral Of Mrs. rbompson

The funeral of Mrs. Ludwig Thomr
son, 507 Fifth street, was held Satu,
day afternoon from the home at :
o'clock. Burial took place at Chip
piannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
Beer That 10 Beer.

II you want to drink good beer. order
the Davenport Mailing company's pale
export. Delivered anywhere in Rock
Island Both phones, north 1863.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
April 10 In History.

1143-Thomas Jefferson,
born; died 1896.
1905 Il m uel Jackson
Randall, statesman.
died; born 1928.
1894 - David Dudley
Field. eminent Amer
lean jurist, died; born
1905.
1904 - Desperate naval
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
THE W EATH f. Il.

Increasing clOudiness, with probably
showers tonight or Tuesday, continued
high temperature.
}. VI. SHERiER, Local FOrecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS:

Tonight and Tomorrow Morning.
1 Al a. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13

Team Breaks Away.
A new team belonging to M. E.
Keener Of the Singer sewing machine
agency of this city was frightened
this noon by large coal wagon and
the horses proceeded to get out of the
way of ii, by taking the bits in their
teeth and striking off from the agency
on Twentieth street up the bill. AT
Eleventh avenue, men from a Long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13

DR.. Reed was on he stand, and evil
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
Was a Quick Adjustment.

Martinsburg, w. Va, Jan 6, 1907
Frank J. Trammell, Agent,
Martinshurg, West Virginia,
Dear Sir
wish to compliment and thank you
on the quick adjustment of the loss
Of my plate glass windows which were
broken out several nights ago, and
which We're replaced Monday.
As plate glass the size of these
windows necessarily had to be pur-
chased in the city and shipped here
! consider the replacing of these
glass very prompt piece Of work
indeed, as it certainly shows that your
Office is up-to-date when it comes to
prompt adjustments and satisfactory
settlements.
Yours very struly,
c. L. MILLER.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
Wine INQUIRY HAS BEGUN
CORONER INVESTIGATING DIS
ASTER AT MONONGAH.
Mine Experts From Ali Parts of the
Country Are Attentive Listeners
to the Evidence.
to the Evidence.

The coroner's inquest into the cause
Of the Monongah mine disaster began
at 'Fairmont on Monday. The coro-
ner's jury is composed of the follow
ing men: Hon. Fl. NJ Jacobs, W. Il.
Cordray. George Richardson, A. s.
pritchard, w. S. Hamilton and Ires-
tus Brown.
Twelve witnesses were examined
during the day First the men who
had charge of the bodies as they were
brought out of the mines were put
ON the stand and examined by Pros
ecuting Attorney Scott c. Lowe. These
men said that as the bodies were
taken from the mine they were num-
oered and recorded in book kept for
that purpose. The book was introduc
I'd in evidence.
A large audience composed Of mine
experts from various parts of the
country and others interested in the
inquest was present all day and list
aned attentively to the evidence. The
inquest will continue well into next
week, it is thought. At the hearing
no experts were put on the stand
These will be held for the last, it is
said.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
Skating Rink
Announcement

The management desires to an
nounce that the Roller Skating Rink
now being erected upon the Cunning
ham lot on Queen street will be COM
pleted about January 20, 1908 with a
floor space of $3.50 feet and seating
capacity of 500 Announcement of the
opening will be made later. Special
care has been exercised in the con-
struction of the building to make IL
as convenient as possible. The equip
kment will consist of the Celebrated
Winslow and Ross adjustable Ball
Bearing Skates, the latest model. The
ladies skates are so constructed that
falling backward will be almost inn
possible. 1t is the intention of the
management TO see to it that all ladies
and children are properly treated,
and the rink will be a place where
all alike can enjoy the greatest in
door sport, as well as most beneficial
exercise OF the present time. Our
rules, are in consequence, somewhat
strict, and must be observed, as any
violation of the same means a request
to leave the floor without explana
ton, as we reserve the right 10 refuse
admission to anyone if we so desire
it. We want this distinctly under
stood, that we cater only to those who
are disposed to conduct themselves as
lladies and gentlemen, and who will
comply with our rules. The use Of to
bacco will be prohibited in any form
except in the smoking room. No rae
| ing, pushing, tagging or any rude or
! dangerous actions permitted. Any per-
son bringing liquor to the rink. or
who is under noticeable influence of
the same. forfeits privileges and must
retire. No betting permitted Per-
sons indulging in loud talking or us
ing profane language will be reject
ed from the rink. The management
requests information of any incivility
on the part of employees or patrons.
Paftles on request or the manager
can get the use of the floor for the
morning session for their private use,
or for skating parties. The North
Tonawanda Electrical Mechanical band
of 20 pieces will be in attendance at
evening session. Change of pro-
gram weekly. Admission 10c Seats
for all Skates 15c.
I Special sessions for ladies Monday
and Thursday afternoons from 2 to
5 p. m. Admission free Also free
admission to school children Saturday
mornings.
SESSIONS Morning 1000 to 1900
Afternoon 200 to 500 Evening 1880
to 1890.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
EXHIBIT IS AT CHARLESTON
BEING PLACED In POSITION BY
HON. VIRGIL LEWIS.
Valuable Collection of Historical
Objects Will Be Protected By
Enclosing In Glass.

The historical and archaeological
exhibit returned from jamestown to
the department of archives and his
tory at Charleston, is rapidly being
placed in position and the chaotic
condition of that department being re-
lieyed as much as possible. State
Historian Virgil A. Lewis and his as
sistants are working diligently in get
ting the valuable matter in place.
There are 64 show cases, or in all 1870
pieces Of furniture counting the book +
eases to be placed in position and
when they have been properly ar
ranged it will require walk of one
half mile to see them.
The book titles TO appear in the
coming list, which will be rapidly
pushed to completion, thus giving
the reader instant access to his sub
ject. will number 10000. Under the
new arrangement there will not be
d relic or geologic specimen that will
not be under glass and this will pre-
vent the handling. Blinds have been
placed on all the windows to protect
the books, furniture and valuable
paintings from the suns rays.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
FAIR OFFICERS ELECTED.
Spirited Contest In ifagerstown on
Saturday Last.

The election for officers and dircc-
tors of the Hagerstown Fair associa-
ton Saturday afternoon resulted In
4 victory for the old board The
following were elected, with the vote
each received:
President, John w. Stonebraker,
a13.
vice-President, George w. Smith,
IT,, s75.
Recording Secretary, D. II. staley,
s65.
Corresponding Secretary, Palmer
Tenant, 235.
Treasurer, d. W. Reichard, 1854.
Directors, D. w. Reichard, 364; w
Mish, $685. George II. Hager, 1858; ].
z. Stonebraker, 343; William H. How
ard, 1877; Albert Heard, 35s; L. r.
Schnebley, 1853; W. Merrick Huyett,
$40; M. f. Seibert, 242, all Of the old
Board; Harry E. Baker, 220.
The defeated candidates were: B.
A, Belts, for president, 157; Charles
A. Ritchey, for corresponding secre-
tary, 1888; directors, Milton w. Por-
terrified, ITS; John H. Rohrer, ZIG;
George Fl. Thomas, 81; B. A. Belts,
11S.
Stonebrakers majority over Belts
was' Sc. Tenants majority over
Richie was 1902 Smith for vice
president, Staley for recording secre-
ary, and Reichard for treasurer had
no opposition.
The opposing ticket contained the
names of all of the old directors,
excepting Belts, and the names of
Porterfield, Baker, Rohrer and Thorn
as in addition. The votes received by
Belts for director were by persons
who voted the old board ticket.
A total of 371 shares out of 500
were voted. Last year AGO shares
we're voted.
A total of IT'S proxies were voted.
The largest number of proxies voted
by a single person was AZ shares,
by George H. fIager These were for
Belts for president Several of the
old board also voted good blocks OF
proxies. Sixty-six straight tickets
were cast for the old board Baker
succeeds Belts as director.
W. J. Hurley was chairman OF the
meeting; III. d. Mclaughlin, A. Il.
Nihiser, telIers. The polls opened al
| 80 and closed at 4. The count
was not finished until $50.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
CARD PARTY.
Mrs. Baker Entertains In Honor OF
Her Daughter.

Mrs N. D. Baker entertained large
number of guests at her handsome
home on East Burke street this aft
ernoon at o'clock The occasion
was a card party given in honor of
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Baker. Of
New York. The house was tastefully
trimmed with pines. Delightful re-
freshments were served Mrs. Bessie
X. Lamon served punch and Mrs.
Stuart w Walker coffee The game of
hearts was INDUCED in by the guests
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
Licensed TO Wed.

Miss BERTHE F. Boyd, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs D. J. Boyd, Of Freder-
lex county Va formerly of Berkeley
county and Mr.. William e. Burner,
Of Shenandoah county, were granted
marriage license in Winchester.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
MR.. YOUNG IS PRESIDENT
Continued from page ~

of Miss Dora Matthaei, teacher at the
third ward building, to go INFO effect
January 81. The resignation was ac-
cepted, and Miss Alice Bowers, a sub
stitute teacher, was selected to fill
the position that win be vacated by
Miss Matthaei
The finance committee was appoint
ed as follows: j. H. Whetzel. chair
man; H. L. Alexander and Thomas
r. Kline
The bond of Secretary Pitzer, S1,00,
was submitted and approved. and
turned over to the president
The board formally assumed charge
of the public library, and orders to
meet debts of the old association,
amounting to S76S.S5, were ordered
drawn. The total amount of revenue
available for the library this year
will be 81 ,365, out of which the form
ei obligations were paid.
Insurance to the amount of $7,50e
was renewed on several of the build
ings. Y.
1t was decided to proceed at once
with the advertising of the $4,000
worth OF bonds recently authorized for
the purpose of erecting the proposed
new third ward school building. Of
fers to subscribe for $4,000 or $1,000
worth of these bonds have already
been made to the board by local per-
sons.
Superintendent Brindle submitted
his monthly report, showing that the
schools are in good shape and adj
vancing steadily. His statistical re-
port for the month ending December
20 was as follows:
High Enrolment, 1903; ay-
erage daily attendance. 90; per cent
Of attendance, 95.92; pupils perfect
in attendance, AS.
Second Ward-Enrollment 272; av-
erage daily attendance, 241; per cent.
Of attendance. 95.9S; pupils perfect
in attendance, 1871.
Third Ward Enrolment, 277; av~
erage daily attendance, 24S; per cent,
of attendance, 94.71; pupils perfect
in attendance, 1856
Fourth Ward-Enrollment, 1872; av-
erage daily attendance, 142; per cent,
of attendance. 92.6S; pupils perfect
in attendance, So.
Fifth Ward Enrolment, 21S; av-
erage daily attendance, 1870; per cent,
Of attendance, 92.7; pupils perfect in
attendance, ST.
colored School Enrolment, 49,;
average daily attendance, 50; per cent
Of attendance, 94.4; pupils perfect in
attendance, SO.
TotaIs-Enrollment, 1,120; average
daily attendance 1888; per cent. Of at
tendance, 94.s; pupils perfect in at
tendance, AIS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07

DR.. Ewald Falls, well-known
Psychologist and excavator, has EN-
braced Islam. While at the head OF
an excavating expedition in the Nile
delta he became so convinced OF the
virtues Of Mohammedanism that he
confessed the faith and was received
at the mosque at Mariout. He will
henceforth be known under the name
OF Mussa Mohammed
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
A Rare Find.

In collection of Egyptian papyri
Prof Jules Nicole is reported to have
found among some Greek texts an an
Gent Latin guide through Rome. As
1t contains an inventory of sculpture
and indicates the locality where each
piece was located, as well as descri5-
ing each, it may prove of Importance
In supplying us with data for the at
tribution Of as yet nameless statues.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
Pay Day at Mills.

Todas is pay day IN The mills in the
city and thousands Of dollars will be
distributed to the employees of the
different mills. The stores will re-
main open until late hour tonight
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07

Workmen have been engaged in
changing the front of the store-room
IN the Douglas building, on North
Queen street. recently occupied by
Hacks tailoring establishment, for
the company which will conduct a
restaurant III the room.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Bess Gard left this afternoon
for Wilson college, at Chambersburg,
after spending the holidays with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Gard,
on West King street
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07

Misses Eleanor White, Eleanor Hair
and Rebecca Dills, of Parkersburg.W
Va, spent last night as the guest of
Miss Bess Gard, on West King street,
on their way TO Wilson college, Cham
bersburg.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
Lady paeet Puts Meat on Black List.

Lady Paeet Puts Meat on Black List.
Lady Paget. who is better known as
Mrs. Arthur Paget, and was formerly
Mary Paran Stevens of New York,
has surprised her many friends by be-
coming convert vegetarianism. She
kas joined a small but influential band
Of society people who eschew flesh
food and subsist on vegetable fare.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
BEARD FURNISHES BOND.
Hagcrstown Agent viii Answer at
February Term OF Court.

Harry II. Beard, formerly Baltimore
& Ohio agent at Hagerstown, who is
accused OF embezzling $4,000, fur
furnished $4,000 bond for his appear
ance at the February term of court
there. Champion o'Byrnes. former
ly of Martinsburg. is one of his bonds
men,
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07

Mr.. George B. Folk, who has been
spending the holidays with his par
ents at Swan Pond, left today to re-
ume his studies at the West Virgil
MIA university at Morgantown.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
midas Population.

Over 20 per cent of the natives Of
India till the land; hence the popula-
ton is scattered. and their power Of
cooperation is greatly lessened.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07

Mr.. j. e. Lewis, of Birmingham,
Ala, who has been spending the hol
idays as the guest of Mr. James +,
Thompson, jr., returned to Washing
ton and Lee university at Lexington,
Va, this morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07

Mr. Archie Clohan, son of Postmas-
ter Clohan, of South Raleigh street,
left this morning for Bethel Military
academy, at Bethel, Va, after spend
ing the holidays with his parents.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07
Make Good Packing Paner.

c. L. MILLER.

Oid newspapers make excellent
packing paper. in which to put things
IN storage. as printing ink is disliked
by Insects.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-07

I saw your ad in The Journal.