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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-23
Poem to Confederate Veterans.

Miss Alice Graham. one of the teach CTS in the Besesmer public schools, was asked to compose a poem dedicated to the Henry W. Allen camp of Con- federate Veterans of Monroe. La, and when it was published last week in the Monroe Star it touched tender spot in the hearts of the thousands of Veterans and Sons of Veterans now holding a reunion in that city. and it also received a most complimentary editorial mention in the columns of the Star.
 The following it its text: DO THEY LOVE US STILL IN DIXIE? Dedicated to Henry ". Allen Camp. Lines suggested by a passage in Gen. Stephen D. Lees last speech where he represented a veteran that had passed over the river being greeted by his comrades on the other side with the words, Welcome, comrade! Do they love us still in Dixie?" From across the silent river, from that
 far eternal shore, Where encamp the southern soldiers
 whose spirits have crossed OCT, Fell an echo, faintly drifting, borne on
 strain from seraph's lute, Do they love us still in Dixie? Have
 their hearts at last grown mute?" And the great heart of the southland
 sends the answering shout, Aye.
 ayew
 Love them still and love them ever.
 every man who wore the gray, Honor still their matchless courage,
 love their martyrdom and pain, And repeat the glorious story of their
 valor OCT again. Love the living who are with us
 marching in the thin gray line With the stare of glory OCT them
 through eternity to shine Love the dead who've gone before us
 cherish every deed and name, For heritage they've left us, in the
 record book of Fame. Love the purpose high that held them
 through the four long years of
 strife.
 Fighting for the land they loved so,
 yielding youth and hope and life; For they sought not foes to conquer,
 spells of war nor riches wide, But for home and Dixie's honor, reck-
 lessly they fought and died. Do they love us still in Dixie?" Ahi
 the southland's heart is true, Tho it stands within the Union, hailing
 the red, white and blue. And the memory of its heroes, of their
 sacrihe sublime,
 Will forever live in Dixie, loved and
 cherished through all time.
 ALICE GRAHAM Birmingham, Ala, October 12, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-23
FATE OF TRACK IS
 SOON TO BE KNOWN

Latonia, October 22.-1t will be definite ly known tomorrow whether or not the Latonia race track will continue it's A days meeting. The governor will meet the racing commission and the Latonia officials at Frankfort in the morning, and he is the only man that can stop the meeting now. The Latonia people are confident that he will not interfere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-23

Auburn, october 2.-(Special.)-" with Sewanee! Sewanee must be defeat ed,s was the wild and fanatic battle cry heard from the lips of the TOO Auburn stu dents who lined up on the practice field these afternoons to witness the hard scrimmages through which Coach Dona- hue and his assistants are putting the team this week.
 At a mass meeting Monday night of al- most the whole student body a splendid whirlwind of college spirit and youthful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-23
Meets Next In Ressemer.

The Masonic conference which is now in session in Birmingham decided last night to meet next in Bessemer. They also elected last night the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year: Worshipful master, J. F. Caile of Bes- semer; senior warden, c. P. Burnett of Dolomite; junior warden, c. NJ. Tiller of Coalburg; secretary and treasurer, H. C. Miller of Birmingham; senior deacon N |. Mewhinney of Woodlawn, junior deacon, c. R. West of Flat Creek: senior steward, J. R. Rylant of Huffman; junior steward, Robert A. Morris of East Lake; chaplain. Rev. l. o. Adams of Bessemer; tiler, l.. P. Craig of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-23
McBride Pleads Guilty

Tusenmbia, October 22.-6special )-Joel Mcbride, white, when arraigned in the Colbert county criminal court today on the charge of murdering Joe Sims pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced 10 five years in the pententiary. The kill ing occurred at Lttleville about a year ago. There are still four murder cases to be tried at this term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-23
fOIIOWS:
 H.xIxa

High score, Stabler, 197. High average, Stabler l72.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-23
Card Club Entertained.

Mrs Arthur Grefenkamp entertained the Ladies Card club this afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. J. Bissett. Progressive whist was the game played, at the con- clusion Of which the first prize. beau tifal picture, was awarded to Mrs. George R. Lewis Second prize. fine hand made handkerchief, was won by Mrs. E. Fl. Lopez and the guest prize, a unique vanity box, was won by Miss Nola Mc- Allum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-23
GIANTS TIE CUBS
 IN PERCENTAGE

By winning two out of three games from the Cubs last night the Giants tied their opponents for high percent age in the Athletic Club Bowling league. Both teams now have an aver age of .667, each having won six out of nine games. The score of last night follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-23
Birmin gham, Ala,
K. of p. Smoker.

Linton lodge, No. 130, K of P, met to- night and after putting three candidates through the second rank, gave a smoker and had a general good time. Delightful refreshments were served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
K0ESTER CASE Is
UP ONCE MORE
Arguments Being Heard on the Excep-
tons of Looney to the Report of
Master in chancery.

Today in the circuit court, before
Judge w. H. Gest, the arguments on
the exceptions to the report of the
master in chahcery in the foreclosure
case of C. A. Rooster against John
Looney We're begun. The master re-
ported some time ago, finding in the
neighborhood of $4,000 due Mr.. Koes.
ter, and recommended decree of
sale of the property involved Looney
filed 4 long bill of exceptions to the
masters rulings, and these are being
argued. Looney appears for himself,
while j. l.. Haas and C. ]. Searle APP
pear for Mr.. Rooster. Should the
court sustain the masters rulings, I
decree of sale will be entered, and
proceedings started. probably for the
appointment of receiver for the
property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28

view of the present demoralized con-
dition OF, industry in our Country. the
large number of men out of work and
the fact that all around us the other
districts have signed contracts renew
ing last years prices and conditions,
your officers believe that it would be
d mistake to strike at this time. par
ticularly when we consider that the
contract proposed is the best we have
ever had in the history of the organ.
ization. and accordingly we advise, tbr
the best interests OF our membership
and those dependent upon them, that
you vote to accept this proposition
meaning the operators proposition OF
last years scale. with the miners to
pay the shot firers.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
BUY HERBERT MEAT MARKET
Oakley G. Ritter Will Reopen Fifth
Avenue Store Saturday.

William Oakley andS Edward Ritter
have purchased the Herbert meat mar
ket at $500 Fifth avenue and will re-
open il next Saturday under the firm
name of Oakley & Ritter They ex.
rect 10 conduct clean and thorough
" III TO date establishment. Both the
proprietors have thorough knowledge
of the meat business. Mr.. Oakley has
been manager of the Heyer market on
Grady street, Davenport. for num-
Der of years and was formerly man
ager of the Heyer market on Second
avenue in this city. Mr.. Ritter has
also been in the employ of Mr.. Heyer
in Davenport, the making of sausage
being his specially. The new firm
purchased the Herbert establishment
a couple of weeks ago and closed il
10 make repairs and alterations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
". R. CAREY IS
AGAIN ELECTED
AS CHAIRMAN
Hampton Man Begins 14th Con-
secutive Year as Presiding
Officer of Supervisors.
CHOSEN ON FIRST BALLOT
Opponents for Honor Are D. W. Mat.
thews and George II. Richmond
The New Members Seated.

W. r. Carey of Hampton township
was reelected chairman of the board
of supervisors this afternoon at the
special meeting held for the purpose
enters ON his 18th consecutive year as
the presiding officer of the board. He
has also served longer consecutive
term as member of the county board
than any other member now in office
On First Ballot.
There were three nominations for
the craftsmanship. MIR. Carey, D. w
Matthews of Black Hawk township
and George H. Richmond of South
Rock Island Mr.. Carey was elected
on the. first ballot. the vote being as
follows: Carey 1G, Matthews 8. Rich
mond 5.
The New Board.
The meeting was called to order by
County Clerk H. B. Hubbard at 2:2O
and r, r. Lees of Coal Valley elected
temporary chairman. The credentials
OF the following members elected al
the last election We're examined by i
committee. and declared seated:
Rock Island-David Don. j. E. Lar
kin. George Stroehle, Ezra Wilcher.
Moline-C. " Swanson, |. A. Min
teer. G.. NJ. Gould
South Moline-John Weckel.
Andalusia-Albert Hofer.
Black Hawk-D. w. Matthews.
Bowling-John Upton.
Buffalo !Prairie-Charles Schnier
Canoe Creek-Joshua Farmer.
Port Byron. c. Brewster.
Coe-William McRoberts.
The new board is composed of /.
republicans and II democrats.
Carey Makes Speech.
Chairman Carey, on assuming the
char. made brief address of thanks
tn the members He declared the sit
uation now confronting the county tt
be the most difficult ever known il
its history. and promised to speal
further tomorrow on the problems be
fore the board y
| The committee will be appointed
tomorrow. y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28

tain of the duties that have devolved
upon him will be reposed in the office
of general superintendent. This con-
summation would prove in the nature
Of promotion to the present general
superintendent, John G. Huntoon of
this city.
The office of general manager was
independent in its character. There
were duties which attached to it in
the discharge of which Mr.. Lardner
was held directly responsible only to
the board of control of the railroad
properties in New York. With his re-
tirement the operating department be
comes subservient TO the executive
control here in the three cities. but
much of the detail of the operating
department will now be assigned to
Mr.. Huntoon that has been heretofore
referred to the general manager. Ii is
not necessary 10 say that he will han
die the added responsibilities in the
same capable manner that has distin-
guishcd his entire career with the
company.
Grown Up in Railway Company.
Mr. Huntoon has practically grown
up in the street railway business,
starting as a time keeper, and is still
a comparatively young man. He has
been a part of Tri-City railway devel-
opment. perhaps more so on the prac
teal side than any other one man in
the service. And yet he has no col
lege degree. either scientific or me
chanical The great school for him
has been that of actual experience
which both proves and disproves theo
ries. His first work for what is now
the Tri-City Railway company wa,
looking after the tools when Henry
Schnitger. the first tri-cty superin
tendent, was building the track acros.
The Rock island bridge Next Mr.. Hun
toOn was timekeeper on track work
There was not much of this dont
when the ground was under snow, blu
that didn't throw him cut of job
The company wanted him for conduc
tor, and that was his post on the Mo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28

line and Rock Island horse car line as
it was at that time. 1t was in the fall
of 1889 that he turned street car
"robber." that is to say he collected
the cash from the boxes where it had
been dropped by the passenger, for
this was the custom in the simple old
days when every patron was expected
to wait upon himself and not bother
the driver"
The Real Start.
II was in $780, or about that time
that D. H. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
Watch Tower line. and operated il In
dependently of what is now the sys
tenn. Mr. Huntoon was now for the
first time called upon TO display that
power of management which he has
since shown on larger scale. Later
the same year he was put in charge
of, operating the Rock Island and Mo
line division, and here he remained
for five years until he succeeded Hen
rye Schnitger as general superintend
emit He directed the general work
except the installation of the electric
plant. this being done by the Thomp
|son & Houston people.
In all his promotions. due to Gen
eral Manager J. F. Lardner's recogni
ton of his worth, he has made good
He has been Mr.. Lardner's right hand
man.
VIII Lar,Iner Move to Rock Island:
J. F. I-ardner, the retiring genera
manager OF. the company, returned
This morning from the southwest. anC
when asked as to when his duties
would cease as general manager o.
the Tri-City railway, replied: Jus
as soon after May as it will be con
venient for the company to relieve
me-"
When asked if it was true that HI
had become interested financially il
1.-THE Rock Island Pillow company, ant
would be actively identified with tina
| institution i'll the future, Mr.. Lardne
declined TO make any statement
In reply to an inquiry as to the pros
poets of removing from Davenport Il
| Rock Island. he replied: Il would re
gard Rock Island as a fine city il
which TO live. Ii has always treate,
me kindly in all my relations with tn,
Tri-City Railway company. and be
lieve have many warm persona
friends there whom it would seen
good to live among"
At which it is not amiss to say tina
the joy of having Mr.. Gardner come
with his family to reside among hi
friends here would be mutual.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
TULSA MEN ARE
GUESTS AT CLUB
Oklahoma Visitors Are rendered In
formal Reception by Members
of Rock Island Club.

Rock Island. through members of
the Rock Island Club. yesterday after
noon extended its welcome and greet
ings to the members of the Tulsa
Commercial club OF Tulsa, Okla The
visitors from the southwest arrived
a. the Rock Island Club at o'clock,
after trolley ride about the three
cities. They were informally enter
tanned blythe club members. and
punch and cigars We're served. The
lparty was accompanied on the trolley
ride by Mayer Levi, secretary of the
Rock Island Industrial commission ::
John w. Parker. representing the
Rock Island Booster club, and e. l..
Golf. city commercial agent of the
Rock Island Before leaving Daven-
psrt. the Tulsa boomers were infor-
mally entertained at the Davenport
Commercial club. and greetings were
exchanged by Mayor George W. Scott
of Davenport and the mayor of Tulsa,
who is one of the party making the
trip
While the party was in this city
copies of special Rock Island edi-
ZION of the Tulsa Daily Courier, the
publication which is issued daily on
board the train by the World Publish.
ing company of Tulsa, were distrib
rted. The paper refers to the vel
come given the visitors here, and to
the tri-city stop The issue is filled
| mainly with descriptive matter pic
turing Oklahoma and Tulsa.
The visitors will stop at Kansas
City. and expect to reach home by TO
morrow morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
COMPLAINANT is FINED, TOO
Assessed 81, While Woman He Has
Arrested Pays $50 Fine.

Mrs. Nj. A. Mcdonald was arrested
last evening on complaint of j. De
lope and was fined $40 and costs on
the charge of disorderly conduct and
assault and battery. 1T was found that
the complainant was drunk at the
time the row took place, and he was
assessed 81 and costs. The disturb
ance occurred in the neighborhood of
Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street.
and Chief l.. V. Eckhart says there
are more complaints coming in from
that vicinity than in any other part
of the city. The chief proposes to
take particular measures to maintain
order in the neighborhood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
lnfiammatory Rheumatism Cured II
Three DAYS.

Morton l.. Hill of Lebanon, Ind,
says: my wife had infiammatoIy
rheumatism in every muscle and joint.
her suffering was terrible and her bods
and face were swollen almost beyond
recognition. had been in bed for six
weeks and had eight physicians, but
received no benefit until she tried Dr..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. II
Igave Immediate relief and she was
able to walk about in three days.
am sure 1t saved her life." Sold BY
Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue
Rock Island; Gust Schlegel. 20 Yves;
Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
OBITUARY.
Funerar Of Mrs. ohIweiIer.

The remains of Mrs. susanna Marie
Ohlweiler were laid to rest this after
noon after funeral services were con.
Quoted at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Mary Gantert, 1504k Second ave-
nue., by Rev. c. A. Mennicke Burial
took place at Chippiannock cemetery
The pail bearers were Charles Hilfin.
|ger. Fred Strate. Henry Holtz. Elmer
McDole. Herman Holtorf<and William
|Ohlweiler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
WANT IMPROVEMENTS MADE
Meeting of First Ward Property Own
erS Is Called

First ward property owners have a
move on foot to organize another inn
prcvement association. A meeting has
been called for Thursday evening at
s o'clock at 500 Third avenue al
which those interested are asked to
appear and take part in the prelim
inaries TO the forming of club. The
object, as the name implies. is tc
bring about needed betterments in the
ward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
COmPANy'S AFFAIRS
STILL IN TANGLE
w. w. Wilmerton, Deposed President
of Printing Business, Has Re-
tanned Searle & Marshall.

There were no new developments
in the imbroglio, in the Rock
Island publication. referred to in yes
-terday's issue of The Argus. Publ.
cation is still in a state of suspension,
and Myron Jordan is in possession of
the Office and plant,
w. w. Wilmerton, the deposed pres
ident and manager, has retained Searle
& Marshall to represent him in the eff
fort TO straighten out the mess the
company's affairs are in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
HUNTOON GETS
A BETTER JOB
WITH TRI-C|IY
Added Responsibilities to At
tach to His Office as General
Superintendent.
Mr.. LARDNER's RETIREMENT
Believed That Position of General
Manager Will Be Abolished
Other Rumors.

With the retirement in The near fu-
tmre of j. +. Lardner as general man.
ager of the Tri-Cfty Railway com
pany. in accordance with his resigna.
ton heretofore announced. il is be-
lieved the position he has held SC
long will he abolished, but that GER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
BUY SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
Rock island Secured Apparatus From
Moline Teachers,

The Rock Island board of education
has secured the equipment of the Mo
line domestic science school, from
Mrs McCurdy and Mrs. Gleason. The
school in Moline has been abandoned
because of lack of public appreciation
il is said. The board has arranged
to inangurate domestic science as 9
rart of the regular course, as manual
training is now taught.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
Fire Threatens La plata. Mo.

La Plata, Mo-, April 2S.-Fire here
last night for a time threatened the
destruction of the town. 1t destroyed
10 business buildings. causing a loss
of $50. 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
CHURCH FESTIVAL OPENS
Lutheran Congregation program d
Turner Hall Tonight.


This evening is the opening night
OF the church festival given under
the auspices of the various organiza-
'tions of the First Swedish Lutheran
church. at Turner hail. Fancy and
useful articles will be offered for sale
AT attractive booths and refreshments
will be served. Each evening special
programs have been arranged, the one
for this evening being as follows:
Music .........s....-. Selected
Orchestra.
Vocal solo-"For You. Dear Heart
A. E. Anderson.
Address. why | am a Lutheran
DIR. H. A. Johnston.
Song--..s.yarYindar friska" Jahnke
Church male chorus.
MUSIC ..-..s.7.T. .-,.-i. oeiecteu
Orchestra.
Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28

Members of the police and fire depart
ment. aside from the heads. Were not
appointed, and it is said that changes
VIII be made in the two branches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
OPPOSE MINERS sTRlKt
Officers of Illinois Union Urge siunin
of Agreements.

Springfield, ILL.,. April 2S.-President
J. II. Walker. Vice President Frank
Harrington and Acting Secretary
Treasurer F. J. HAYNES of the United
Mine Workers of Illinois and lnterna-
tional Secretary William b. Ryan yes
terday sent out a circular letter to the
miners of the state stating that I'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28

The object of the corporation ON the
Fart of Messrs. Mosenfelder e Kohn
is to afford an opportunity for a re-
ward of merit to two of the firms
r'ost faithful employees. One is Ed
ward Dornwell, for IL years connected
with the firm in this city. and the
other Henry Beucus for some years
in charge of the firms interests in
Sterling
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
UP ON CONTEMPT CHARGE
Davenport Attorney Given Three Days
70 Make Accounting

c.. T. Cooper, a Davenport attorney.
was up before Judge Mcpherson in
the federal conrt, to answer to a
charge of contempt of court for fail
ure to account for s153.50 collected as
trustee. He was given three days to
account for the money. under penalty
of Jail sentence in case of failure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
BUY SITEFOR HOME
Eagles Secure J. A. Murrin
Property and Will Fit
Up Club Rooms.
USE DWELLING FOR PuRP0s E
Plan Is to Eventually Erect Building
on North End of the Lot at
Fourth and Twenty-first.


Rock Island aerie Of Eagles is to
have home of its own as soon as
the club rooms. the purchase of which
was approved last evening, are fitted
up. BY unanimous vote the lodge au-
thorized the committee in charge TO
close terms for the purchase of the
| j. A. Murrin property at the south
west, corner of Fourth avenue and
ITwenty-ffrst street. Another commit
tee was named to secure furniture and
fixtures. 1t is proposed to have the
dwelling, which has eight rooms,
fitted out in somewhat elaborate
manner and it will he maintained
simply as club rooms. the present hall
being retained for lodge meetings.
In the course of time it is hoped
THAT funds will be forthcoming for q
building for which there is room or
the lot purchased north of the dwell
ling.
i AZ Work Hut short Time.
i Agitation of the subject of securing
Tor erecting home was begun by ths
Eagles a couple of years ago but i
has been only about year that ths
collection of fund has been in pro
|sress. The consideration in the dea
/. / for the Murrin property is $4,000.
: The committee which has in charg,
1.-The purchase of site is composed Q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
N. & X. COMPANY
is INCORPORATED
Long Established Clothing Business
Changes From Partnership to
Corporation System.

Springfield. Ill.,s April 2S.-tArgus
Special. 1.-The secretary of state is
sued license to incorporate today to
the NJ. & X. company of Rock Island,
with capital stock of $4,000. The
object is to conduct general clothing
and mems furnishing goods business.
The incorporators are Eli Mosenfeld-
er, Louis Kohn and Henry Beucus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28

Blankenburg and the board OF trus-
tees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-28
REApP0INfs ALL HEADS

Mayor Olson Of Moline Retains Pres
ert Appointees.
Ma4;or- Andrew Olson .of Moline. at
tie special meeting of the Moline city
cclincil last evening, reappo.nted all
Of the heads of the city departments.