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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

Southwestern Development company.
E. r. Horn, president O. the Horn
Baker Advertising company.
John E Horn, president of the Key
stone Securities company.
Frank II. Horn, mining broker
S. H. Snider, former insurance com
missioner of Kansas AMI ex-president
of the Central Mining and Develop
ment company.
The government alleges these men
sent literature through the mails max
| ing eXtravagant statements about the
Two Queens mine near Winkleman
| Ariz.
1t is stated that the Central Mining
and Development company, organized
in 1906, was on a basis CT 10,00000(
shares at par value of 81. 1t was
estimated that 100000 shares were
sold at 10, Is and % cents and on the
installment plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
JURY PANEL Is
ORDERED DRAWN
venire Will Report Nov. %, and Will
Take Up Only Criminal Cases
Demanding Trial.

Judge w. H. Gest\in the circuit court
this morning heard evidence in three
divorce cases, taking all under advise
ment. The cases heard are those of
Flutch VS.. Flutch; Huffman VS.. Huff
man, and Assay VS.. Assay. The court
ordered panel of 40 names of men to
serve on a petit jury in the circuit
court to be drawn. The panel is to re,
port Nov. %. This jury will take up
the pending criminal business, and
those cases demanding immediate
hearing will be disposed of if possible.
The jurors will, like the members of
the last grand jury, have to accept a
mere verbal promise for their pay al
some future date, as the county funds
are exhausted and the clerk is not au-
thoriZed to issue certificates of any
character to the jurors. 1t is because
of this situation that no jury trials
have thus far been held, and it is prob
able that only urgent criminal cases
will be taken up this term.
The following compose the panel:
James Hogan, Edgington; William
| Schmidt Buffalo Pra:rie; Edward
Stoehr, Hampton; John Fo.sberg, John
| w. Johnson, John Alstrom, john Gus.
| tafson, Charles Holstein John Fegel-
inc, Frank Celander, E. NJ. Lethin. c.
H. Elmer, ]. J. Canaga, E. B. Park
hurst, Carl G. Goodmanaon. NJ. Malm
berg, Charles Sunblade William Day
Hylmer Johnson, J. n. Goswick Gust
Lage. A. H. Organ and Gus Gund
strom, Moline; Herbert Cook, Martin
Franks, Henry Zeis, A. Mccartney, H
E. Casteel. John Gripp, S. Fryer, Ro!
SchOfer, w. F. McLane, William Robb
William ,Beals and Frank Neham
Rock Island; John 'Fosberg. A. C. Grit
fin, Bert Wahlstrand, Charles Udehl
and j. NJ Farnum, South Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
JAPS MOST CORDIAL,
OR APPEARED TO BE
Yokahama Newspaper Received fror,
Far East Tells what Japanese
Think About American"

If the sentiment expressed in the
cred the true sentiment of the Japa-
nese people, the American fleets visit
was welcome, and the occasion OF
many enthusiastic demonstrations.
James McBurney, son OF DR.. A. r. Nc
Burney of this city and one of the
marines en- the battleship Virginia. has
sent home copies of the newspapers
of Yokohama of Oct. II. The editions
are of peculiar interest because of the
attention given to the visit of the
great American feet. The "YokahaIla
Boyeki Shimpo," which claims to be
the city's representative paper, pub
lished an English supplement TO the
regular edition of Japanese, and prints
photographs of the fleet officers ana
lengthy articles relative TO the fleets
world trip. On one page is a photo
graph of a pretty Japanese girl, hold
ing her national flag, while at hel
back is a huge shield bearing the
stars and stripes. Another photograph
shows nine Japanese girIS in position
| to form the letters OF the word wei
| come" Over two thirds of the ad
| vertisements of the day contain Eng
fish words, and nearly all express ;
welcome to the American feet. Tw,
pages are devoted in the English sec
ton to quotations OF the press opin
ions of all Japan, under the headin.
What the Japanese people thinl
about American" The editor explain
that the comments Were originally il
/ the Japanese language "and have bee
| gladly Englished by the editor of tn
/ journal" There are 80 of the expires
/ sions, from all parts OF Japan, an
every one is worded to express tn
most enthusiastic and cordial welcom
for the fleet, and the aindliest friend
ship for the nation the fleet repre-
III sentS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
OLDEST BAKER IN
IOWA PASSES AWAY
Robert Fabricius of Dave 1port Dies at
home of Infirmities OF Age
A Pioneer Residant.

Robert Fabricius, the oldest baker
in the state of Iowa and for over so
years the proprietor If bakery in
Davenport, passed away tits morning,
death resulting from the iGfirmities of
cid age. Mr.. Fabricius resided at. 42l
ed his business in the same location
in Davenport since 1853. He was q
native Of Germany and vas 81 years
old. He was known by bakers in all
parts OF the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Quilted BY BLAZE
Damage to Extent of $4,000 Done
in Looney Building by Fire
of Unknown Origin.
SALOON ROOM IS WRECKED
The Mirror Suffers Much, Glass and
Fixtures Being Broken -lnsur-
ance Covers Loss.

The Looney building on Second ave
nue. between Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets was the scene of a dam
aging fire this morning about 1920
o'clock. The fire, the origin of which
is a mystery, started in the room di-
rectly above the Mirror buffet, and
while it was confined to that part of
the building by the firemen, the dam
age will amount to nearly $4,000, ac-
cOrding to a statement made this morn.
ing by John Looney. The Mirror sa-
loon, of which Dan Drost is the pro-
prietor, was the principal sufferer, as
nearly half the large plate glass mir.
rors were broken and the fixtures 9th
erwise considerably damaged There
was nothing in the room above the sa
loon where the fire seemed to have
started The room was formerly used
as a billiard room, and for other pur-
poses, but for some time it had been
unoccupied.
Covered by Insurance.
The insurance on the entire build
ing amounts to fully $4,000, and the
damage is fully covered as far as the
building itself is concerned. There is
insurance on the fixtures in the saloon
to the amount of $1,000, but this viii
hardly cover the damage.
Origin Uncertain.
The origin of the fire can not be def
initely determined, but Chief Hasting!
says it may have started from defec
tive wiring in the chandelier in the
saloon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
HAD TO FIND HER A SHOE
Oisorderiy Woman Loses Footgear
While Out for a Time.


While Out for a Time.
Blanche Wilder was picked up by
the police last night and taken TO the
station, where she remained until this
afternoon. She was tried this morn
ing on charge of being drunk and
disorderly and fined $50 and costs,
but her fine was suspended on condi-
ton that she get out &C the city and
remain out until she is forgotten at
least. She had oeen hitting only the
high places last night and when it
came time for her to go after the trial
it was found that she was minus a
shoe and she had TO remain several
hours while the police hunted up one
for her. Then she skipped.
A Berry was picked up last night
on charge of disorderly conduct and
this morning he was fined S. and
costs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
PERSONAL POINTS.

J. Z. Montrose of Ceda' Rapids and
Charles McHugh left last night for the
south.
Misses Gertrude, Mary and Kate
Scherer of this city, accompanied by
their brother George of Moline, left
last evening for Los Angeles, Cal, for
an extended visit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
BIG ENGINE is DERAlLED
Freight Locomotives Wheels Hit
Switches Wrong Way.

A large freight engine on the Rock
Island was derailed This morning
while coming into the city and it took
several hours and considerable hard
work TO put the monster back on the
tracks. The engine was drawing a
train in from Chicago and when it
struck the many switches at Thirty
eighth street the wheels took different
tracks and the engine vas run off the
rails. Traffic was not Blocked, how
ever, and none of the other trains
were delayed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
WILL REPEAT THE PLAY
Baptist Young People to Appear at the
Y. M. c. A.

The Baptist Young Peoples society
will give an entertainment at the audi
torium of the Y NJ. C. A next Tuesday
evening. to which the public is invited
and to which there will be no admis-
sion charged. The entertainment will
be in the form of q play en-
titled IAN Old Fashioned Huskine
Bee" There will be about 16 young
ladies in the cast. The same play was
presented at the Baptist Sunday school
last Tuesday evening, and was called
great success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
MINE PROMOTERS INDICTED
Said to Be Deceptive.

Kansas City. Mo-, Nov. lion a
charge of using the mails with intent
to defraud, five men formerly connect
ed with the Central Mining and De-
#velopment company, organized in Ari-
IONA and capitalized a. s10.O00,000,
We're indicted by the federal grand
jury here yesterday. Those indicted
are:
Raymond P. May, president of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
OBITUARY..
De Smyter.

The 2-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. CAMEL De Smiter, GOA Fifth
street. died yesterday afternoon after
a short illness. The funeral was held
from st. Paul.s church this afternoon
Burial took place at Calvary cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Ludwig Becker.

Second concert meister of the Thom-
as orchestra, in violin recital Monday
evening, Nov. 10, at the First Congre-
gational church, Moline. Tickets, so
cents, at College pharmacy, Thirty.
eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
TEACHERS HAVE A DAY OFF
High School Instructors to Attend
Conference in Chicago.

The high school will he closed to-
morrow to allow the teachers to take
in the conference of teachers which
is to open in Chicago tomorrow for a
session lasting two days. Most of the
local teachers will attend the confer
ence for day at least. This confer
ence is not for grade teachers and
the grade schools will not he closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
F0RCED-0UT SALE
Must vacate Building for Landlord by
Nov is,

Nov. IS.
Everything in the shoe line in our
store will be sold at sacrifice, nothing
to be held back, every pair of mems,
ladies', misses, boys and children's
shoes and slippers must be sold, as we
must vacate the building. 1t will be 4
money saving chance for you. Come
and see, and convince yourself that
the prices have been greatly cut. We
are going to quit the shoe business.
GEORGE F. SCHMALE.
1905 Second Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

Will Give Coffee.-The ladies of St
Joseph's Altar society will give a cot
fee at the home of Mrs. J. A. Murrin
1880 Twentieth street, Tuesday, Nov
Gath.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
THE ROLLER RINK
viii Open Wednesday Night, Nov.

Will Open Wednesday Night, Nov. 1S.
Roller skating season opens next
Wednesday, Nov. Is. Go and skate.
1t will be good for that tired feeling.
1t is the most exhilarating and health
full exercise. You will need no other
tonic Only select patronage solicited.
Music by brass band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

nature and address,
ss-Savaee.-Miss Ruth Savage,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Savage
of Moline, and Cleveland Cross of
Cleveland, Ohio, were married last
evening at O'Clock at the home of
the bride. Rev. Paul Brown of the
First congregational church officiated
assisted by Rev. II. X Hawley of Fort
Atkinson. Wis, a cousin OF the bride.
A company of about 80 guests were
present at the ceremony and about
$50 more attended the reception which
followed. The Misses Elizabeth Barn
ard, Grace Porter, Sarah Tunnicliffe
ribbon bearers and Miss May Garfield
| of Wakeman, Ohio. was maid of honor.
Harlow Clarke of Marquette, Mich,
was best man. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Cross are alumni of Oberlin college,
where they became acquainted. Mr..
| Cross is an attorney at Cleveland,
where ne and his bride will reside.
| Hart Literary Eiection.-The Hart
Literary society of the high school
met at the school yesterday afternoon
and elected the following officers
President, Miss Charlotte Schneider;
vice president. Miss Elizabeth Ross
secretary and treasurer Miss Dorothy
/ Stevens; doorkeeper, Miss Gene Fow-
Ter. The election was followed by a
program including paper on the life
of Kipling by Miss Ellen Ferry, criti
cism of Kipling's poetry, Miss Mary
Crissman: music by Marion Hubbard
reading from Kipling, Miss Helen
Davis; criticism of Kipling's poems
Miss Eva Allesbrow; reading from
Kipling, Miss Dorothy Stevens. ant
song by quartet composed of Misses
Henrietta Horblit. Gene Fowler, Clar;
Graves and Gertrude Wagner.
Harvest Home Supper Successful
Harvest Home supper given a
the rectory of Trinity Episcopa
church last evening by Trim
/ ity guild was a fine sue
cess both financially and socially
About $54 was received from voluil
tary contributions, which will be use
for the decoration of the church. Al
informal program consisting of wolf
solos by Miss Florence Chamberlir
readings by Miss Mary Simpson. an
Harvest Home songs by the churc
choir was given.
Post NuptiaI Granite Shower
Miss Katherine Bein at her home, AZ
Forty-third street. was the hostess las
evening at $3.50 at dinner for Mr.
u. L. Haskins. whose marriage too
place last Friday. A sour course dill
ner was served and a fifth course {
lgranite was served % the honore'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Watched is Years.

For Is years l have watched the
working of Bucklen's Arnica Salve;
and it has never failed to cure any
sore. boil, ulcer or burn to which it
was applied. 1t has saved us many a
doctor BILL says A. F. Hardy of East
Wilton, Maine. 25 cents, at all drug
gists'.
All the news ell the time-Tne Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

The house was prettiiy decorated 70:
the occasion.
Card Party and Eudora Re
becca louge, No. 70, will give a card
party and dance Friday evening at l
o. o. F. hall. The cards will be played
in the small hall and dancing will be
in the large hall. The games will be
gin at s O'Clock. .HFs5I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Is SENT TO ST. CHARLES
Joseph Hartman, Aged 7, Is Commit
ted as a Delinquent.

Joseph Hartman. aged :, was taken
to the st. Charles training school for
boys this morning by Sheriff Kittilsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

[Society news, written or telephon ed
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

All the news ell the time-Tne Argus
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
A CHRISTMAS PRESENT

To your wife's brother, your own
brother, your son, daughter or par
ent, should be one that will remind
them of your thoughtfuIness every
day of the coming year. Send then,
the daily T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
NEWMAN RESIGNS
New York centrars President to Re-
tire, But Will Continue on Directors
Board-Resisnation Effective Fob. 1.

New York, Dec. 22.-W. H Newman
today resigned as president Of the New
York Central His resignation is ef-
fective Feb. /. It was accepted, by
the directors It is expected that he
will continue to be member of the
board Of directors.
Newman's successor as president OF
the road, has not been chosen. New
mans resignation was placed before
the board of directors in formal LETT
ter in which he said he believed that
the time had come when he should
be relieved Of the strain and burdens
incident to the position of as much re-
sponsibility as he held. Il believe that
I have worked hard enough he
wrote, "to now take more leisure and
freedom from care than is possible for
one who is the executive Of "a great
system such as the New York Central
lines enjoy" In accepting his resigna-
tion, the directors adopted a resolu-
ton "appreciating the service, he has
rendered, the harmony which prevails
thruout the management, and the CO.
operation which the board, has always
had from him. The resolution declares
that it was with regret that they con-
sented to Newman's REIMBURSEMENT Of
the Office, (which he held so long and
filed so we'll"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
c. A. SCHEERMAN DEAD
Boone Resident Was Pioneer Merchant,
Banker and Railroad Builder, and
Prominent in Other Ways = Had
Great Wealth.

Special to Times-Republican.
Boone, Dec. 22.-Charles A. Scheer-
man, pioneer merchant, banker and
railroad builder, and one of the most
wealthy and influential citizens Of
Boone, died Monday afternoon, at $50
o'clock. He had been down town, and
went home Saturday While sitting in
an easy chair, talking to his wife, he
fell asleep. His daughter, Miss Alice,
came into the room, went to her father,
and found him dead. He was the or
ganizer of the Episcopal church here,
and built a railroad out of Boone, and
later sold it to the Northwestern. He
owned the first organized bank in
Booneboro, was formerly banker in
Fort Dodge, and also postmaster there.
He served in the civil war, taking the
first troops into Richmond after the
evacuation and surrender of Lee. The
funeral will be held Thursday morn
ing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
SCANDAL IN PlTTsBURG.
Seven counciImen and Two Bankers
Arrested for Bribery.

Seven CounciImen and Two Bankers
Arrested for Bribery.
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec 22.--Pittsburg
was torn wide open last night by the
arrest of seven councilmen, including
the president of the common council
and one national bank presid ident and
his cashier. on charges Of bribery, hold
ing up Of legislation, and corrupt So
lieitation.
The charges against the councilmen,
islation and every bank and corpora
tion possible. The hearing for all Of
the accused was set for Wednesday.
One of the direct charges is that
the finances committee Of tae council
accepted bribes to hold up the purchas-
Ing of bridges which connect the north
side, formerly Allegheny, with Pitts
burg.
Officials of the Civic league, at whose
instance the bomb was thrown, are
said to have sworn out warrants to
the number of fifty, which attach to
councilmen and other bankers Of the
city. Tensard Dewolf, secretary Of the
league, said last nights arrests were
only starters.
i The men under arrest are Ollie T.
{ Atkinson, councilman: William Brand,
president of council; Hugh Ferguson.
councilman; John +. Klein, council
man: w. H. Melaney. councilman; w.
w. Ramsey, president German Nation
al bank of Pittsburg; jacob j. Soffel.
councilman; A. A. Vilsack, cashier
German National bank of Pittsburg;
Joseph C. Wasson, councilman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
GARY STANDS BY HIS FIGURES.
Replies to Mr.. Carnegie's Statements
Before Committee.

New York, Dec. 22.-E. H. Gary,
president of the United States Steel
Corporation, after reading the testi-
mony of Andrew Carnegie before the
ways and means committee, said that
while his figures had been contradicted
by Mr.. Carnegie, they were neverthe-
less the accurate computation of the
cost of steel production.
",rhe figures that / gave the ways
and means committee with reference to
the production of steel are absolutely
accurate" said Judge Gary. ut is too
serious a matter to give information on
so important a topic that may be
wrong or misleading. When 1 told the
committee what it cost per ton to pro-
duce steel / told them what I know
to be the truth, and the truth based
upon careful investigation as well as
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
STATE SCORES POINT
Bayside Yacht Club Member Gives
Testimony Damaging to Hains-said
He Would Shoot Others.

Flushing, N. Y, Dec. 22.-"When you
know all the facts you will think diff
ferently. / came down to protect my
brother, and would have shot anybody
who interferred." John C. Stephens,
Bayside Yacht club member, swore to-
day in the trial of Thornton j. Hains.
that this statement came from the de-
fendant's lips Immediately after the
shooting of William u. Annis by Capt.
Peter c. Hains, Jr. Efforts to shake
the testimony of Stephens, who fur
ther declared that Thornton swung
his revolver around and threatened
death to anyone on the float that
sought to interfere, were not success
full Under cross examination, Step
hens said that while he had watched
the defendant and his brother during
and subsequent to the shooting he did
not see Thornton place his revolver at
the back Of Mrs. Annis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22

complete knowledge and experience in
connection with the steel business.
Il realize the full Importance of the
hearing. certainly did not testify
falsely. I had full comprehension OF
what was being sought by congress. l
gave the information / did according as
I knew and believed it to be true.
AS to Mr.. Carnegie's remark about
the monkey in Aesop's fable. which
the monkey in Aesop's fable. which
wanted the cat to rake the chestnuts
out the fire, Judge Gary said:
II don't want to criticize Mr.. Car
negie He is a fine man and able. i
really don't think he meant what he
said in his reference TO me. Just his
way of saying something in a certain
mood will not enter into any discus
sion of what he said can only repeat
that my figures are accurate. 1 shall
say nothing moro than this"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
Another Victim of Night Riders
Wrath Tells Court OF
Whipping
REIGN OF TERROR IN REELFoor
Witnesses Tell of the Many Crimes of
the Night Riders-venerable Judge
Shaw Relates How He Took Whip
ping in Preference to Being Hung
Riders Wore Mother Hubbards.

Union City, Tenn, Dec. %. - The
eight defendants in the night rider
murder case were brought into court
today handcuffed in pairs, with detail
of two soldiers for each pair. The
soldiers with rifles halted at the court
room door and other soldiers armed
with revolvers met the prisoners at
the threshold and escorted them to
the bar.
Judge Shaw was the first witness.
He is proprietor of store near Reel
foot lake. The riders forced him to
give them oil to pour on the fish docks
when they were burned, and later
whipped him when he tried to go be-
fore the grand jury.
Shaw said the night riders wore
Mother Hubbards and black masks
and tried to disguise their voices by
talking in falsetto tones. When Shaw
was summoned before the grand jury
he tried to slip into the town at night.
The riders caught him and threatened
to kill him. Finally they gave him the
choice of a switching or hanging. He
told them he was not anxious to en-
dorse either, but if he had to make a
choice, he would prefer the whipping.
He got it.. Shaw amused the court by
his quaint answers to questions Of
counsel.
Other witnesses testified for the state
in an effort to show that the reign
of terror that prevailed in Reelfoot
district was inaugurated by the riders
and to prove the murder of Ranken
was only an instance of the gigantic
conspiracy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
FLOUR MILLS COMPLAIN.

Concerns Appeal to Commerce Com
mission Against Interstate Carriers.
Washington, Dec. 22.-Forty- two
flour milling concerns of Minneapolis
and vicinity, today filed an important
complaint with the interstate COM
merce commission, against the Great
Northern railway and twenty -seven
other interstate carriers doing trans
portation business between Minneap-
oils and the Atlantic seaboard. 1t is
alleged that rates between these points
on flour are excessive, unreasonable
and discriminatory, and the concerns
ask the commission to fix a fair rate
in order that the present, alleged, un-
just discrimination in favor of eastern
millers. be discontinued,