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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
Flora Winston, Witness
Against Raymond Hitch
cock, Confesses.
Girl Accuses ChiIdren's So
ciety in Connection With
Her Action.

New York, March 1G.-The resump-
ton of the trial of Raymond Hitch
cock, the comedian, today furnished
sensation when Flora Winston was
called as corroborating witness.
The girl declared Hitchcock never had
harmed her and that she had told her
story to the grand jury as she had
been directed TO do by an agent of the
children's society. 1t was partly upon
the testimony of Flora the grand jury's
indictment against Hitchcock was
based.
Ordered Acquitted.
Upon completion of the girls testi-
mony, Judge Blanchard directed that
Hitchcock be acquitted on one of the
indictments against him as a result OF
charges brought by several young
girls
Other Charges Pending.
The acquittal was on the indictment
growing out of the charges made by
Ellen Won Hagen. There are several
other indictments on similar charges
still pending.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
EXTREME NORTHWEST is
EXPERIENCING BAD FLOOD

last night Governor Hughes of New
York telegraphed for rooms for his
private secretary, Mr.. Reynolds, dur
ing the republican state convention
Little Hughes sentiment
thus far has developed in the state
and the coming of the governors sec
retary is not understood here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
Kills Himself on TRAIN.

Chattanooga, Tenn, March 16. -
James Johnson, capitalist and leading
politician of this city, committed sui
eide by cutting his throat on an Ala
bama Great Southern train last night
between this city and Birmingham.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
A GATLING GUN TO
WARN NIGHT RIDERS
American Tobacco Company Takes
Drastic Action to Defend Prop
erty at MaysviIIe, Ky.

Maysville, KY, March 16.-The
American Tobacco company today
placed Gatling gun on the roof of
its warehouse here to prevent night
riders from burning the building. A
man will be constantly on guard to
work the gun if the night riders ap-
lpear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
MANIAC KEPT OFF GROUNDS
Attempt to Reach Emperor Francis
joseph Fails

Vienna, March 16.-Emperor Francis
Joseph, who has been confined to his
rooms several days suffering from
cold, passed satisfactory night. A
lunatic attempted to enter the imper
ial gardens last night but was arrested
and removed to an asylum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
Heads Mothers Congress.

Washington, March 16.-Mrs. FRED
erick Schoff of Philadelphia was re
elected president of the National
Mothers congress today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
Pacific Coast Region En-
countering General
High Water.
WORST In MANY YEARS
Fresh Storm Approaching and
Still Worse Conditions Are
Likely to Prevail.

Portland, Ore. March 16.-Not in
many years have so many points in
the Pacific northwest all at the same
time faced such serious damage from
floods as they do this morning. From
last Friday until now heavy rains have
fallen over the whole northwest and
every rivulet is a roaring torrent and
every river a lake.
Tracks Under Water.
Bridges have been washed out or
dynamited, railroad tracks are under
water, and when traffic is not delayed
by these disasters huge landslides
block the way.
The most serious reports come from
Walla Walla, where the overfiowing
of Mill creek, which flows through the
city, has caused wholesale destruction
of business, destroying several houses.
The situation at Pendleton is also SER
iOus.
Worse in Prospect.
Prospects this morning are condi-
tions will be worse instead of better.
According to the last forecast, the
snowstorm, which made its appear
ance off Vancouver island Sunday
morning, is now moving across the Pa
cific northwest and will cause general
rains throughout the district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
1000 Idle at Providence.

Providence, R. l., March 16.-The
police have just completed a census
of unemployed people showing 5000
idle persons in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
congresationaIists at Augusta, Maine,
to Take Such Action.

Augusta. Maine, March 16.-An-
nouncement was made from the pull
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
MEANS BUSINESS.
President Calls David T. Wat
son Famous Pittshurg Attor-
ney to His Aid
IN RAILROAD PROSECUTION
Conference of Governments Represen-
tatives Held at New York to
Plan Line of Action.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 1G-That
strike a mighty blow in the struggle
for further railroad legislation and
abolition of illegal combinations and
ruinous tariff rates is evidenced by
the fact he has just called to his as
sistance David T. Watson, the famous
Pittsburg attorney. Mr.. Watson left
Pittsburg last evening for New York,
where a conference Of the govern
ment's representatives will be held
today.
Many Are Defendants.
Many of the most prominent finan-
cial and railroad interests and indi.
viduals of the country will participate
in the action as defendants. The in
itial suit will be to have divided the
combination between the Union Pa
cific and Southern Pacific railroad and
the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt
Lake railroad.
In Famous Cases.
Mr.. Watson, who was called to
Washington several days ago to con.
fer with the president, is famous for
his participation in the Alaskan boun-
dairy decision, Northern Securities
case, Chicago City case and other not
able legal battles. He was compli
mented from the bench in the Alaskan
boundary case by Lord Chief Justice
Alverstone. He is considered one OF
the best informed attorneys in the
country on corporation law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
HoNoRs MISS NIGHTINGALE
Organizer of Nurses in Crimean War
Remembered at London.

Remembered at London.
London, March 16-The freedom of
the city of London was today bestow-
ed upon Florence Nightingale, organ
izer of the nurses in the Crimean war.
The ceremony took place in Guild
hall in the presence of a large gather
ing. The aged nurse, Miss Nightin
gale, is in her SSth year. Too infirm
10 attend she was represented by her
nephew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16

or refuse the nomination until after
the republican national convention is
held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
PASSING SUDDEN
George Thomas of Kansas CITY,
Attacked by Heart Failure in
Streets of Geneseo.
At JAMES ANDREWS FUNERAL
Latter One of Well Known Henry
County Citizens, Father of James
Andrews, Jr., kewanee Attorney.

While on the way to a train to re-
turn to his home at Kansas City, after
attending the funeral of James An
drews, George Thomas dropped dead
of heart failure in the streets of Cen
eseo last evening. He was just So
years of age, having spent his birth
day with his aged mother, who is a
resident of Geneseo. Mr.. Thomas is
survived by his wife and a daughter
dt Kansas City. The family formerly
lived at Geneseo.
Was Leading Citizen.
Mr.. Andrews, whose funeral took
place yesterday. was one of the lead
ing citizens of Henry county for many
|ears. He was a farmer but had re-
tired and his home was in Geneseo
where he died Thursday He was rs
years of age. His death causes the
first break in his immediate family,
the wife and 10 children, all present
at the funeral, surviving.
The children are: Charles of Steel
City, Neb.; John of Ottawa. ILL.,:
James. the Kewanee lawyer. who is
Well known in Rock Island; William
and Robert of Geneseo; George of
Omaha; Wells, who is a student at
| Chicago university; Mrs. Arthur
Young of Shannon, H., and Jessie and
Maude at home. Mr.. and Mrs. F. R.
Harrington of this city attended the
funeral yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
immigration TanaIe at End.

: IHHfiIyTdtIOH dH9Ie dt Ehd.
Toxic. March 16.-The final reply
from Washington regarding the imml-
grafton question has greatly pleased
Japan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
SHOW AGREEMENT
England and China in Pact
Which is Disclosed in
Trouble with Japan.
HELPS TO PATCH UP PEACE
Full Terms of Agreement Made Public
-Tatsu Maru Released and Flag
to Be Sauted.

Hongkong, March 16.-The Japanese
steamer Tatsu Maru has been released
by the Chinese authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-16
GAS FAILS; LEAPS TO DEATH
Veteran Postal EmpEoye at Washing
ton Ends His Life.

Washington, March 16.-Despondent
because of his transfer from one sub
station to another place William A.
Ridgely, for 30 years assistant super
intendent of carriers in the Washing
ton postoffice, jumped to his death
today from the fourth story of his
hcme. He had not fully recovered
from the inhalation of Illuminating gas
fortnight ago.
Copper is Stronger.
New York, March 16-All grades of
copper advanced Is cent per pound
today
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
BRYAN Anglers
"TOM" JOHNSON
Cleveland Man Is Turned Down
on His Plank for Municipal
Ownership
Visits Peerless One at Lincoln
and Returns to Denver
Tearing Mad
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

DENVER, July 6.-The smiling .coun-
tenance of the average Bryan delegate
Is offset by the lugubrious appearance
of the once genial Tom" Johnson of
Cleveland. Johnson is hot at Bryan.
Having seriously supported the Nebras-
kan, he believed it was the duty of the
peerless one to back him up.
The municipal affairs of Cleveland
bother johnson far more than those Of
the nation. He went to Lincoln for the
purpose of inducing Bryan to insert in
the platform plank pledging the
democratic party to municipal owner
ship of public utilities.
This has been the Tom Johnson
slogan for years. Bryan, however, had
no intention of touching such a dan
gerous political proposition. He was
nice to Johnson, but he refused to in
dorse his plank. Johnson has been long
In the game of political bunko steer
ing, and usually can stomach his medi-
cine without diminution of the ear to
ear smile which he wears. Knocked
out by Bryan, he was unable to con-
ceal his feelings, and he came to Den
yer tearing mad. Now his mouth
droops at the corners and his eyes flash
when Bryan's name is mentioned. 1t
is not pleasing to Johnson any more
than it is to Guffey of Pennsylvania
to see on every side pictures of our
candidate
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
BANDITS HOLD UP
STAGE AND ESCAPE

YREKA, July 6.-The Scott valley
stage, running between Yreka ana
Etna. was robbed on Forest House
mountain at Robbers rock at 4'0V
o'clock this afternoon by one whlte
man and a quarter breed Indian The
Indian covered the passengers with
rifle from behind the rock.
The white man wore a mask and had
gunny sacks on his feet. he was D
feet 8 inches tall.
He robbed four passengers and TOOK
watches and money valued at $500. HE
smashed the Wells Fargo strong box
and secured an unknown sum.
Sheriff Howard and Deputy Sheriff
Geney are on the road and two other
posses are also out.
A big shipment of treasure was to
have been made on the stage today by
the Wells Fargo company, but the train
was late and missed connections with
the stage. 1t is supposed that the rob-
bers knew of this shipment and held
up the stage to secure IT. as they did
not touch the mail sacks which were in
the wagon.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
SAN JOSE COMPANY is
GIVEN SILVER DRILL CUP
Third Successive Victory by
Militiamen Gives Full Pos
session of Trophy
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

SAN JOSE, July 6.-This evening
Company B of the Fifth regiment, ma
tional Iguard of California was for
mally presented with the state trophy
for excellence in competitive drill by
Adjutant General Joseph B. Lauck of
Sacramento. The handsome cup will
now remain permanently in the possess
sion of the local militia organization,
the company having won it three years
in succession.
Many officers from various parts of
the state were present for the recep-
tlon and banquet which were given by
the company in commemoration Of the
event Mayor Dawson, members of the
San Jose chamber of commerce and
many prominent citizens attended
The banquet was served in the La
molle house and about one hundred
covers were laid. Among those who
spoke were General J. B. Lauck, Colo
mel D. A. Smith OF Oakland, Colonel Am
veg of San Jose, Chaplain A. r w.
Hicks of Oakland, Captain Inman OF
LlVermore, Mayor Dawson of San Jose.
Walter Thinker. president of the San
Jose merchants association. At the
close OF the banquet General Lauck,
with many compliments to the local
company. gave it the handsome cup.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
One of the
Essentials

OF the happy homes OF to-day is Q
vast funo OF information as to the
best methods Of promoting health and
happiness and right living and know
ledge Of the worlds best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to world
wide acceptance through the approval
Of the Well-Informed OF the World;
not Of individuals only. but OF the
many who have the happy faculty Of
selecting and obtaining the best the
world affords.
One Of the products Of that class,
Of known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and
commended by the Well-Informed OF
the World as a valuable and whole
some family laxative Is the wellknown
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of Senna- To
get fits beneficial effects always buy
the genuine. manufactured by tho
California Fig Syrup Co.. only, and
for sale by all leading druggists.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
HOPEFUL FOR PANAMA
Roosevelt Expects Election on
IsthmuS to Run Smoothly
SpEcIAI- nISp rrEI 10 TIE GILL
sPECIAL pIsPAIcH 10 a.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-President
Roosevelt has taken an acute interest
in the Panama elections and wishes to
be advised as soon as Developments be-
come known either at the state or war
department. The president has gone
over the situation thoroughly and has
announced to Secretary Wright and
others that he believes things will run
smoothly, and is now willing to lend
his aid TO any measures which can ia
cilitate harmony on the isthmus. Thus
far no information has been received
IN Washington regarding Senior Arias'
resignation.
The president has said that measures
taken by the United States would in
sure quiet and that the chances of
trouble were so slight as TO be in
significant. Taft is reported to have
good naturedly disagreed with the
president saying he hoped that the
prophecy might come true, but that
from his experience he was obliged to
doubt such a satisfactory solution.
Since the resignation Of Senior Arias,
however, many possible difficulties
have been eliminated.
II appears today that both President
Roosevelt and Taft have belieyed that
II trouble arose in Panama IL might
be made use Of by opponents of the
administration For this reason both
have been very anxious for smooth
sailing.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
ASKS FRANCHISE FOR
VISITACION VALLEY LINE
I. c. Schwerin, Who Seeks Per-
nit, Believed to Represent
United Railroads

REDWOOD CITY. July 6.-Theodore
c. Schwerin of Visitacion valley ap-
piled to the board of supervisors today
for a franchise for an electric street
railroad which he wishes to construct
from the terminal of the Kentucky
street line of the United Railroads at
the six mile house, to the Visitacion
valley district. Schwerin petitioned
the supervisors to grant him the fran
chise for a term of so years. His pro-
posed road, If built, will be less than
mile in length. The supervisors set
the next meeting as the day when bids
would be received for the franchise, as
It will be duly advertised for sale by
the county.
Up to the time Of the operation of
the Bay Shore route of the Southern
Pacific the people of the district in
question have been forced to either
walk or drive to the nearest car line
of the United Railroads,
1t is supposed that Schwerin, who is
one of the pioneers of Visitacion valley,
is acting for the United Railroads in
the matter.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
ROOSEVELT'S OLD GUIDE
WEEDS OKLAHOMA GIRL
u. S. Marshall John Abernathy
EIopes With Farmers
Pretty Daughter

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, July g.
United States Marshal John Abernathy,
the famous wolf catcher and Theodore
Roosevelt's hunting guide, and Miss
Almira Purviance, 19 year old daughter
of a rich farmer residing three miles
south of Guthrie, were married at 6
o'clock tonight at Guthrie by Rev E.
D. Cameron, state school superintend-
ent. The federal jailer was best man.
The brides father refused Abernathy
admittance to the house and chased him
from the premises early this afternoon
Abernethy called later and eloped with
Miss Purviance in a carriage to Guthrie
The couple came to Oklahoma City this
afternoon and departed tonight for
Lawton, where they will visit friends !;
from there they will go back to Guth-
rie. Abernathy's first wife died a year
ago. leaving six children.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

L.
in the first exhibition Of enthusiasm
made in Denver.
The Minnesota delegation probably
IalIed TO take any votes away from
Bryan, but they unsuestionably loosed
the tongues of scores of delegates who
joined the procession of the protestants
which is passing from hotel to hotel be-
waiIing the temper OF the constituent
cies which bereft them of power to ex-
erclse their own political judgment, or
possibly give play to their prejudices.
WILL NOT CHANGE RESULT
No one pretends to believe that the
disanection Will change the convention
results in any appreciable degree. In
fact, 1 know that a few hours before
the arrival of the Minnesota train
there had been a discussion of the ad-
visibility of withdrawing Johnson's
name. Dick O'Connor and Mayor
Daniel w. Lawler of st. Paul returned
from Colorado Springs this evening
and pretended to be mildly amused at
the efforts of the Johnson men, and
Lawler announced that they would go
back to Colorado Springs at once.
Frank Day, Johnson's private secre-
tary, denied today that he had ever
said for publication that Bryan could
not be elected, and gave it as his ex-
pert opinion that Bryan would be elect
ed if he could carry Minnesota, which
was to say that Bryan had one chance
in thousand.
The anti-Bryan sentiment will not
prevent his control of the convention.
1t promises to give him a ma
tional committee that he cannot con-
troll which may in large degree be
dominated by men unfriendly to him.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

Fire Risks. Premiums.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
DE SAGAN OFFICIALLY
REGISTERS INTENT
Appears Before Registrar and
Formally Declares Purpose
to Marry Anna Gould

LONDON, July 6.-Prince HeIie de
Eagan has given notice at the registry
Office IN this city OF his intention to
marry Nine. Anna Gould. The date
upon which the marriage is to occur is
not given in the notice, but II will
probably be celebrated July or July 8.
full calendar day must elapse be-
tween the fling of the marriage notice
and the marriage, but thereafter the
couple can so to the registry office any
day during Office hours and demand
that they be Immediately married. II
married in any but the Anglican church
q registrar must be present to sign the
registry. Nine. Gould and Prince de
Sagan are extremely reticent regard
Ing their plans. Their friends, how
ever, say that the wedding VIII be very
simple and registry Office one.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

Net amount of Risks
written during the
year ...........
Net amount Of Risks
expired during the
year ..........--.-.
Net amount in force
December 81, 1907. &.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
PANAMAOBJECTSTO
u. S. INTERFERENCE
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

PANAMA, July 6.-Senor Arias today
resigned the office Of secretary Of state.
announcing that his reasons for so
doing are the same as those which
caused his withdrawal from the presi-
Dental fight against Senior Obaldi. 1t
IS considered unlikely that a successor
Will be appointed pending the general
elections next Sunday.
Leaders OF the Arias party see in his
resignation a protest against what they
consider the unwarranted onesided in
reference Of the United States. A for
nal protest will be made to Secretary
Root asking that support be withdrawn
from SenOr Obaldi and centered upon a
third candidate who will be acceptable
10 both parties.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
CHAUFFEUR OUT ON BAIL

LOS ANGELES, July 6.-Swan Sun
dine, a repairman for an automobile
company was arrested today on a
charge of manslaughter and gave $4,000
bail for his appearance on the charge
Of causing the death of Charles E.
Ferris, 81 years old, on June 13. Sun
dimes automobile ran down Ferris, who
died Saturday evening as the result of
his injuries.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
FAILS TO NAME
Committeeman

Continued from Page 1, Column 4
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
CATTLEMAN FEUD vICTIM

PINE BLUFF, Ark. July e.-Albert
McVay, a wealthy cattle dealer, was
shot last night while sitting with his
wife. near q window, and is dying The
lshootinE grew out OF an old feud-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-18

2, six entries. Pride of Hamburg took sec ond and Tanners Ruth took fourth.
 Heifer calf months old and under F. 12 entries. Heliotrope's Sensation took first. This heifer was first at the Ala bama fairs.
 Bull ? years old and under B. four en- tries. Purchase Girls Lad took third.
 Bull months old and under 12 three entries. Third on Quidas Prince.
 Breeders young herd, three entries. Bates received second.
 Get of one sire five entries. Bates re- ceved third.
 Produce of one COW, four entries. Bates received third
 In the agcd COW class, 12 entries, MT. Bates entry, Miss Parolee, was regarded by the judge as a very deserving animal. Altogether Mr. Bates deserves hearty con graduation, and his success is an index of the progress being made in the south along dairy lines Conspicuous in the ring while the Jerseys were being judged was the cnliling countenance of W. F. Matthews, leading dairyman of Bir- mingham, ard a friend of MT Bates. Professor b. I Gray of Auburn and Prof. J. S. Moore of Starkville, Missb were also in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-18

Drake, appeal from Jefferson circuit ocurt affirmed.
 Will Badgett vs. state of Alabama, ap- peal from Jefferson criminal court; re- versed and remanded
 Rosa Glenn vs. state of Alabama, ap-
 peal from Jefferson criminal court; af- firmed.
 from Jefferson criminal court; affirmed.
 Western Steel Car and Foundry com pany ys. Sam Cunningham, appeal from Anniston city court; affirmed.
 J. M. Boggs ct al vs. K D. Holloway, appeal from Randolph chancery court; affirmed.
 Western Union Telegraph company vs.
 B. Y McMorriss appeal from Gadsden city court; reversed and remanded. J. P. Emmett ct al vs J. F. Hooper appeal from Marshall circuit court; af- firmed
 Mcclellan, J.-Greenstein Market & Co.,, ct al vs. First National bank of Gads- den, appeal from Gadsden city court ap- peal dismissed.
 Eliza Shirley, appeal from Montgomery city court; affirmed. Ella Shepherd vs. H. H. Parker for use, etc, appeal from Montgomery circuit court; affirmed. Urse Brown vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Macon county court, af- firmed. Ollnger & Bruce Dry Goods Co. vs. Peyton R. Tunstall, appeal from Mobile circuit court; affirmed. Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany vs. Adolphus Cannon, pro ami ap- peal from Montgomery city court; re- | versed and remanded. D. F. Rankin, ST. vs. Walter Dean ct al, appeal from St. Clair circuit court | reversed and remanded. 1 J. K. Robinson vs. M. A. Cowan, ap- | peal from Gadsden city court; affirmed l Jane Gaston vs. M. Savage ct al, ap- | peal from Conecuh chancery court af | firmed.