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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-04
TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETINGS
Salvation Army Will Be Addressed by
Prominent Speakers.

The Salvation Army is to hold special
meetings tomorrow and Sunday which
are TO be addressed by prominent out
of town army people. In connection
with the meetings there is TO be what
is termed a bun fight" at the bar
racks. in which nearly 500 children
are expected to participate. All the
children of the city are invited to take
part, each one being requested to sup
ply himself with a cup or mug. The
fight is to begin at 1890 in the morn
| ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-04
PASTOR ACCEPTS A
ROCK ISLAND GALL
Take UP Work at German Evan
eelical Church.

Rev. F. J. Rolf of Massena, Iowa,
has accepted a call to become the pas
tor OF the German Evangelical church
on ninth street between Fifth and
Sixth avenues. Rev. Mr.. Rolf will
preach his first sermon as pastor OF
the church next Sunday morning at
1890.
Mr.. Rolf graduated from the St
Louis theological college two years
ago and since then has been engaged
in ministerial work. The German
Evangelical church has been without
a permanent pastor for some time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-04
STRANGER REPpRTeDHel

SAID to Have Been Touched for Roll
Police in Dark
1t was reported about the streets to-
day that a stranger had been relieved
of his roll amounting to over $50, in a
house on Twenty-first street between
Second and Third avenues, last night
The police, however, disclaimed knowl.
been made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-04
What School?

Attend the Tri-City Commercial col
lege, the school of quality" Y. M. c.
A. building. Rock Island. Day school
now Open Night school opens Monday
Sept Z. Send for our college journal
Visitors always welcome. Old phone
west 999
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-04

and the groonl's brother. Otto Witt.
was best man. Miss Genevieve Mon
roe of Davenport played Mendelssohnls
wedding march as the bridal party en-
tered the parlor which was prettily
decorated with pink and white carna-
lions and greenery, the ceremony TAX
ing place under large arch of lattice
work. The bride wore a gown of
white net over silk and carried brides
roses. the bridesmaid dress being of
blue MULE and she carried pink car
nations Mr.. and Mrs Witt have gone
Oh a trip and will later make their
home at 1876 West Fourth street,
Davenport. Mr. Witt is secretary and
treasurer of the. Harkert Cigar COM
pany.
Shower for Miss Carse.-Miss Ger.
trude Carse, who is 20 be an OCTOBER
bride. was entertained last evening
at the home of Miss Faith Channon, 917
Fourth avenue, by the L. F. c., '04
high school club. The affair, which
was given early in order that all col
lege members might be present, was
in the nature of a one-piece shower.
The dining room and parlors were
decorated in sun flowers with an inter
sprirkling of pink and green festoons
to carry out the scheme of the wed
ding colors. A dainty two course
lunch was served after which Miss
Carse pulled down upon her head a
shower of 20 recipes and then started
to unravel an intricate thread spider
web at the end of which she found
the expression of the clubs good
wishes. silver fernery.
Club of Eight Dance.-The Club OF
Eight gave well attended and pleas
ant dancing party at the Watch Tower
inn last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-04

Club of Eight Dance.-The Club of
Eight gave a well attended and pleas
ant dancing party at the Watch Tower
inn last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-04

Witt-Horst.-The marriage of Miss
Emma Mary Horst. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Horst, to. Henry VIII
of Davenport took place Wednesday
evening at o'clock at the home oil
the brides parents, 1919 Seventeenth
street. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. c. A. Mennicke of the
German Lutheran church and was
witnessed by a company OF about 81
relatives and friends. Miss Minnie
Horst served her sister as bridesmaid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-04
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

[Society news, written or telephoned
to the society editor Of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-04
TWO-YEAR-OLD
TOT CRUSHED
UNDER WAGON
Little Walter Wanke Run Down
Near His Home in West
End of the City.
DRIVER DID NOT SEE DANGER
Received No Warning Till Witnesses
Shouted That Child Was Un-
der the Wheels.

Little 2-year-old Walter Wanke,
whose father, John Wanke, resides st
COG Second street, was run over by a
wagon this noon and killed. The acct
dent occurred in front of the child's
home and was witnessed by number
of people. At the inquest which Cor
oner Eckhart conducted this afternoon
the story of the accident was told as
follows:
The wagon belonged to the Penn Oil
& Supply company and was driven by
Arthur Zimmerman, 1920 Second street.
He was on his way to the stable to put
his team in for dinner. AS he came TO
Second street, driving west on Sew
enth avenue, three men stepped out
into the crossing, but when they motto
ed that the team was going to turn the
corner, they stood still to let it pass.
Just as the team reached the corner
the men saw the child run out from
behind them directly in the path of
the, heavy wagon. They cried out to
the driver to stop, and he did so with
out knowing why until he got down
from the seat and learned that he had
run down child.
Spine is Crushed.
The men carried the boy to his home
and a doctor was summoned. The
spine of the victim had been severely
crushed, however. and nothing could
be done to save him, and he died about
an hour after the accident.
The men who were at the crossins
at the time were John NJ. Parks ant
his sons. Irving and James, all of Dav
export. They were unable to account
for the presence of the child in from
of the wagon except on the theory thai
it ran out from behind them just a:
the wagon turned the corner
The men stated that the wag
on was going at a fast tro
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-02-27

Prof. King is the proud possessor of a
new cornet. 1t is a gold-plated Conn
and cost $110.
Frank Luce, county assessor of Bonner
county, Idaho, was in Newport on bust.
ness Thursday.
The Woodman lodge will also become
tenant of the Vawter Hall, and will
hold its next meeting there.
A son of ]. L. Montzheimer, connected
with the Fidelity Lumber Company, is
reported sick with the diphtheria.
VIM. Kirkpatrick returned to his
home in Springfield, ILL.,, after spending
the winter with relatives in this vicinity.
First-class board and lodging at the
Newport Hotel, old town, from SIS to
$3.50 per week. Meal tickets. $3.50 for
81 meals.
Rev. Motor has purchased residence
in Scott's addition from W. E. Boyer,
and will become resident of this city
about April /.
Noble & Hurd are preparing to con-
struct building on Third street, in the
rear of their present store, to be used
as -four and feed store.
The Idaho & Washington Northern
railroad will open city ticket Office on
Riverside avenue, Spokane, as soon as
the right location can be obtained.
A cook named Nyhole, employed by
the D. & K. Mill Company, was recently
operated on for appendicitis. He has
entirely recovered and has returned to
his work
ThsReid Hardware Co. has vacated
the warehouse formerly occupied by
them and now occupy the rear of the
old store building for the storage of
heavy and surplus goods.
DR.. Hughes, the dentist, has recov-
cred his three-horse team that escaped
some time ago. VIM. Geary has been,
interested for some time in the matter,
and recently found trace of the horses
at Post Falls. Mr.. Geary, accompanied
by DR.. Hughes and Charles Storms,
went to the Idaho town on Wednesday
and discovered the horses in the pound.
One of them had been sold, but the time
for redemption had not expired, 90 the
doctor is now in possession of his pets
again.
Messrs F. A. and R. F. Blackwell,
c. P. Lindsey, manager of the Pan
handle Lumber Co., Geo. ]. Mohler,
general freight agent of the I. & w. N.
R. r. and a couple of other gentlemen
interested in the new road and the navi-
CATION business on the river, were in the
city on Tuesday. They inspected the
boats, docks and other property of the
company but did not divulge any infor-
nation regarding their intentions. They
spent most of their time in old town
and along the river front.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-02-27
To Trade for Newport Property.

Aranch near Calispel Lake; 100 acres
meadow, house and barn. Also some
Newport property to trade for good tim
Der. Inquire at First National Bank.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-02-27
JUST AMONG OURSELVES



DIR. Sutherland was Spokane visitor
Wednesday.
WANTED-Fresh mich cows. c. NJ.
Talmadpe. 38-tf
The Consolidated Lumber Company
will start their sawmill at Elk next
week.
FOR SALE-Fresh mich cows and a
woke of oxen. J. H. Gregg, Dalkena,
Wash. 4o-4
FOR SALE-Nice house and two lots
on south side, cheap. Inquire OF Carl
kirkpatrick.
I have for sale one young shorthorn
bull and one span mare colts, For in
formation write Geo. H. Jones, Usk,
Wash.
FOR RENT-One house at $l5 and
one at $40 per month. Inquire OF First
National Bank.
The 500 club was entertained at the
Antler Hotel by Mrs. W. G. Lawrence
on Monday night.
Work on the addition to the First
National Bank building will be resumed
as soon as the weather will permit.
FOR SALE-Good livery and feed
stable, location on the south side; two
barns, easy terms. Inquire OF Reid
Hardware Co.
His Honor Mayor Appel returned
Tuesday morning from a six weeks va
cation, which was pleasantly spent with
relatives in Minnesota.
Newport Lodge, No. $50, I. 0. 0 F.,
will entertain the Rebekah lodge at their
rooms in the Vawter building next Sat-
urday night. Light refreshments will
be served.
Henry Schutzie, of Lenora. who was
badly frozen some time ago and had to
have his feet amputated, has returned
from the Spokane hospital and is now at
his home
The Sterling SILVER Lead Company, OF
which w. w. Warner is the general
manager, is working a small force OF
men on their properties at Metaline this
winter.
John Harper, who formerly conducted
: a livery stable in this city, but later
moved to Standpoint, has decided to re-
turn to this place. lie will occupy a
barn soon to be erected for him by local
parties.
Spokane parties have secured five
years. lease on Melders lake, near
Blanchard, and constructed an ice house
with capacity for holding 5000 tons OF
ice. A considerable number of men and
Is teams are now employed there in fill
ing the house. The Idaho & Washing
ton Northern will build spur track to
the house.
Miss Fee returned Sunday, after hay
ing spent month in Spokane, st. Paul
and Minneapolis, visiting relatives and
looking over the styles and selecting
millinery goods for her spring opening
She will be able to show her customers
large and up-to-date line on or about
the Goth of March.
Charles H. Mckinney, manager OF the
isis in New York" company, fell on the
icy sidewalk IN front of the Opera House
Tuesday morning while going to the
Idaho 4 Washington Northern depot te
take train for Spokane. Mr.. McKin-
ney's injuries were serious, but he de.
cided to continue on his trip and secure
medical attendance in Spokane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
RoumANlA HITS STANDARD
Government Introduces Bill Against
American Company.

Bucharest, Roumania, April 22.-
The Roumanian government has laid
before the chamber of deputies a bill
directed against the petroleum com
bine. This action is a result of the
agitation against the Standard Oil
company which the Roumanian oil
dealers have carried on for some time
past. Several municipalities where
the Standard company has attempted
to establish oil tanks have made regu
lations, particularly in the matter OF
taxes, which have made it practically
impossible for the Roumanians to con
duct business. Minister of Finance
Costinescu, speaking in the chamber
in behalf of the proposed measure
said amid unanimous applause: "The
Americans say America for the Amer
leans; we will say ROumania for the
ROumanians."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22

Pitcurr, in Scotland, who perished on
the coast with IL more young gentle
men and one common seaman in the
spirited discharge of duty on the 3Oth
or 31st of December, 1888.
Had Ample Fortune.
Born of the 10th of October. 1863.
A youth who in contempt of hardship
Or danger. possessed an ample for
tune, served seven years in the British
navy with a manly courage, and
seemed to deserve better fate. This
plain monumental stone is erected by
his unhappy mother. Katherine, coun
tess dowager of Merton. to his dear
memory and that of his unfortunate
companies James Champion, Heuten
ant of marines; Alexander Johnston
George Paddy, Robert Haywood, mid
shipment; Charles Gascoigne, Andrew
Hamilton William Scott, Davitt Red
| die, William Thomiynson, William
Wood, young gentlemen; George Tow
Iers. common seaman Cast away. al
found dead and frozen and buried il
one grave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
DEFICIT IN THE
POSTOFFICE IS
TO Be GREATER
Partly Due to Salaries it
Will be SIS, 5,00O,0 600
For Halt Year.

Washington. April 22.-Figuring on
a basis furnished by the returns for
the first two quarters, the deficit in
the postoffice department for the cur
rent fiscal year will exceed $15,000,-
600.
In the report of postal receipts and
expenditures issued yesterday a net
deficiency for the first six months of
the current fiscal year is estimated at
$7,616,565, against a deficiency for the
corresponding period of the fiscal year
of 1907 of $4,963 ,202. A giant share of
this deficiency was in the first quarter.
being $7,369, 100, whereas the deficien-
cy for the quarter just expired was
only $227.414. In the corresponding
quarter last year there was surplus
of s1,742,145.
Due to Larger Salaries.
The postal receipts for the last quarter
were $50, 1872, and expenditures $751;
5S0.247. The receipts increased over
the first quarter more than 100000.
but the expenditures increased almost
SIS, ,000,0 Postal officials attribute
the deficit largely to the general in
crease in salaries allowed during the
year in the service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
SKELETONS UNEARTHED AT SANDY
HOOK THOSE OF II BRITONS WHO
WERE FROZEN TO DEATH IN 1888

New York. April 22.--In laying bare
the bones in an unmarked grave on
Sandy Hook workmen brought to light
ia story of suffering and privation end
ing in death which goes back 125
years. Investigation into the finding
lof a number of skeletons at Hancock
while excavations were in progress
for gun mounts to be placed in fort
designed to guard New York harbor
has been completed. 1t reveals that
1.-THE remains are those of a party of
liz adventurous Britons who were lost
in snowstorm on Sandy Hook in
l17Ss and were buried at the place of
their death.
Key Found In Inscription.
/ The key to the mystery was found
lin the inscription on a tablet in the
sacristy of old Trinity church. The
Inscription reads as follows
AT Sandy Hook lie inferred the
bones Of the Honorable Hamilton
douglas Hallyburton. son Of Sholtc
Charles, earl of Morton and heir ol
1.-THE ancient family of Halliburton ol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
HARRY THAW'S CASE
IS SET FOR MAY 8
District Attorney jerome Will Have
Opportunity to Object to Giving
Prisoner Freedom.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, April pa
writ of habeas corpus was granted at
White Flains today by Justice Mors-
chauser on the application of Harry
K. Thaw, through Attorney James G.
Graham. The writ is returnable at
Poughkeepsie May 8, at which time
District Attorney Jerome will be given
an opportunity to oppose proceedings
for Thaw's release.
Pittsburg, Pa, April 22.-It is an
nounced here that the, entire Thaw
connection will fight the latest move
of Harry K. Thaw to get himself re-
leased from Matteawan.
Mrs. William Thaw is Frustrated
an attorney of his own. Alice Thaw
is especially anxious that her brother
remain in the custody of the state as
long as the state thinks best.
The Thaws thought they had Harry
blocked from getting any money, but
il transpircs that the 100000 he got
from his mother, sister and brother
in payment for part of his property
about six months ago, he placed with a
friend in Pittsburg.
At the time Harry told the Pitts
burger he feared if sent to Mattea
wan his family would not make great
haste to get him out and he wanted
an outside fund where he could get at
torneys of his own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
MINISTER'S GUARD
WOUNDED CABRERA
Cadets Acting in Honorary Capacity
Nearly Killed President of Guate-
maIa-Severai Executed.

!. Mexico City, April 22.-The shooting
at Guatemala City, during which Pres
ident Estrada Cabrera was wounded
was done by cadets of the Polytechnic
institute. According to advices re
ceived here from Guatemala, the ca
diets had been selected to act as
guards of honor, on the return of the
new American minister, Major Will.
liam Heimke, and opened fire as the
president entered the palace.
Dispatches say several members of
the presidential party were wounded,
one or two fatally. The president him
self received several wounds, none of
them serious. The dispatch states
eight cadets were executed immedi.
ately after the shooting.
Washington, April 2-President. Ca.
brera was congratulated by President
Roosevelt today on his escape from
death at the hands of ascassins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
STATES EXPRESS RATES CUT
Reduction of 25 Per Cent in Nebraska
to Go Into Effect.

Lincoln, Neb., April 22.-In the SUI
preme court yesterday attorneys rep
resenting the express companies do
ing business in Nebraska asked for a
modification of the recent order.of. the
court directing that the Sibley act be
complied with.
This means a reduction in express
rates of 25 per cent The attorneys
for the companies argued that the
Sibley act is indefinite and does not
distinguish clearly between a rate
and charges.
In the county court the express
companies waived preliminary exam
ination and were bound over to the
district court. The state railway com
mission complained that the salaries
of officers were not stated in the an
nual reports of the express compa;i:es
and asked that fines be assessed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
illness Which Led to Reslgna-
tion Finally Causes
His Death.
REALIZED CONDITION
Opposed Public Funeral and
Will Probably Be Buried
Without One.

London, April 22-Sir Henry Camp
beil-Bannerman, former British pre-
mier, died from heart failure this
morning at his official residence. The
end was peaceful.
Sir Henry's final illness dates from
Feb. II, when he last appeared in the
house of commons and moved the
closure of the Scottish land bills, al
though he had been ailing since No
vember last.
Stricken After Speech.
Nov: IA, after addressing a political
meeting at Bristol, he was seriously
stricken with heart weakness, and la
ter influenza, which added to the heart
trouble, bringing on his fatal illness.
The eX-premier appreciated his condi-
ton and realized his recovery was i'm
probable. He offered to give up Office
some time before he formally resigned
early this month.
Object of Much Attention.
Few invalids have been the object of
so much solicitude and, attention. as
were bestowed upon Sir Henry, there
having been constant stream of call
ers at his residence, including King
Edward, who visited him on two occa-
sions, and Queen Alexandra, the dow.
ager empress of Russia, prince and
princess of Wales, and many diplo-
mats and men prominent in public life
Opposed Public FaneFaL.
1t is known the ex-premier was op
posed to public funeral, and it is be
lieved he will be buried without one
beside his wife at Meigle, Scotland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
1HEATER CASES DROPPED
1000 Actions Begun at Kansas City
Dismissed by Court.

Kansas City. Mo, April 22-0yer
2,000 cases against actors, managers
and others employed in Kansas City
playhouses, which were brought as a
result of the Sunday observance cru
sade started by Judge William H. Wal
lace of the criminal court last Septem-
Der, were wiped off the docket OF the
court Monday afternoon when /. B.
Kimbrell, prosecuting attorney, made
la motion to dismiss them. This move
on the part of the state came after
Judge Wallace had decided to obey
the order of the supreme court and
had transferred all of the Sunday clos
ing cases to Judge Porterfeld's divis-
ion of the criminal court All theater
cases started since last September and
UP to the indictments returned April 5
arc included in the list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
JAIL For DOODLE ALDERMAN
Members of ST. Louis House of Dele
gates Trapped.

st. Louis, April 22.-Ferd Warner,
member of the house of delegates.
was last night found guilty of bribery
by jury and sentenced to two years
in the penitentiary. Warner was con-
victed of accepting $500 for his in
fiuence in passing an ordinance per
mitting the erection of garage.
Delegate Fred Priesmeyer, indicted
jointly with Warner, will next be
placed on trial. Testimony showed
that the $500 paid by Henry Archer,
the owner of the garage, had been
marked by Circuit Attorney Sager to
trap the delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS
Washington, April %. = Following
are in brief the proceedings of the
two houses of congress yesterday as
taken from the official records:

washington, ApTu u. = rolioWiuS
are in brief the proceedings of the
two houses of congress yesterday as
taken from the official records:
SENATE - Calling attention to the
Grand Army button he wore on the
lapel of his coat and insisting that he
had no prejudice against negro sol
diers. some of whom he claimed as
comrades, Senator Warner of Missouri
in the senate declared his conviction
that the town of Brownsville. Texas,
had been shot up by negro soldiers of
the 25th infantry in 1905. Without con-
cluding his remargs, Mr. Warner gave
way for the naval appropriation bill,
|ment was adopted making the 20 per
|cent increase in the pay of officers APP
|ply to those retired as well as on the
active list The senate then entered
into long discussion of the policy of
|sending the naval foti11a around the
world. The senate adopted the confer
|enee report on the Indian appropriation
bill. and at 4;55 p M adjourned until
today.
HOUSE--AIthough several hours were
consumed in roll calls, the day in the
house was one OF comparative activity
land several measures of importance
were put through The principal oil
these perhaps was the resolution by
Speaker Cannon providing for an in
pursuance of it's provisions the speaker
jannounced as the committee of six who
Twill conduct the investigation Mann ol
Illinois. Miller of Kansas, Stafford Of
Wisconsin, Bannon of Ohio, Sims Of
Tennessee, and Ryan of New York. Ths
democrats as a unit voted against ths
resolution. Another measure passet
| practically creates the board of gen
teral appraisers at New York a tria
court in matters pertaining to customs
4 duties. appeals therefrom to be takei
to the circuit court of appeals insteas
slof the circuit court as heretofore. A
5:29 p. m. the house took a recess unit
1880 today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
CELEBRATE TOOTH
YEAR OF DIOCESE
Catholics at Philadelphia Have Cere'
monies Attended by Many Church
Dignitaries.

Philadelphia, April 22.-With all the
splendor of the ritual of the church
and with prelates from many sections
of the country in attendance, the sol
emn pontifical mass of thanksgiving
was celebrated in the Roman Catholic
cathedral here today in commemora'
ton of the 1e0th anniversary of the
founding of the diocese of Philadei
phia. Cardinal Gibbons and archbish
ops of Philadelphia, New York and
Boston and about IL bishops occupied
seats in the Sanctuary during mass
Monsignor Diomede Falconio, apostolic
delegate to the United States, was Gel
ebrant. =