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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

The one thing that we deplore about
a man having a bad temper is the
fact that he seems determined to LEI
US all feel the quality of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
Saturday, November IA, 1908.

A new candy called divinity" has
supplanted fudge in the fancy of the
college girl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

Single men and women are wearied
of their situation mostly because they
find 1t awful hard to explain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
New strenotb Needed.

When building new house be sure.
says the Charleston News and Courier,
that the roof is aeroplane proof.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

Murphy insists that Tammany was
loyal to Bryan. Then figures lie, and
that most emphatically.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
No Poor Mans Amusement.

w WI 'o'' T>''SSS"'e's'
"Poor Billingsw
whats the matter with him?"
"He committed crime while tempo
rarily insane"
"Pshaw I didn't know he had as
much money as that"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

would live. They had ascertained that
the bullet, which had entered the right
cheek, had lodged under the left ear
and had not entered his brain as at
first feared.
Mr.. Heney was taken from the Emer-
gency hospital to the Lane hospital,
where he is receiving the care OF skill
, ed surgeons. The shooting occurred
at 4:22 O'Clock in the afternoon. Judge
Lawler had a few moments before de-
clared five minutes recess OF court
and the jury had left the room.
| Former Supervisor Gallagher was in
the witness chair, and Heney, seated
at table a few feet away, was talking
with him. Haas came in, walked be-
hind Heney, and without a word, when
only four feet away, fired revolver,
hitting Heney in the right temple.
People Too stunned for Violence.
AS soon as Heney was shot Judge
Lawler ordered the doors of the court
room closed and no one was allowed
to leave. The trial has been carried
on in Carpenters hall, $50 FultCn
street. The room is small and was
crowded with spectators. There was
no violence attempted toward Haas,
the people in the court room and the
judge apparently being stunned by
the enormity of the deed.
Heney lay on the dirty floor of the
court room. His head was propped
up by overcoats while DR.. H. E,
Franck, who was the first physician
to reach his side, examined the wound
ed man. DR.. Franck, after hurried
examination, gave it as his opinion
!, hat Heney could not recover, as the
bullet seemed to have penetrated the
brain.
The wounded man then was remov-
ed in an ambulance and Haas. heav-
, lily guarded by police, was taken away
to jail
AssaiInnt Drunk.
| After the crowd in the court room
recovered from their first amazement
/; they clamored to get at Haas, but the
officers had damned him into g corner
of the jury box and no one was al
, lowed to get near him. Haas was
under the influence of liquor and
talked wildly.
'Heney ruined my business by eX
posing my prison record" he said. 81
wouldn't consider myself fit to live il
, | hadn't killed him. | did it for the
benefit of humanity. There are thou
sands who wanted me to do it.
would rot have brought my four chill
dren into the world to bear such 4
, brand if | had known that the fact
that | was an ex-convict would become
, known"
Then, after a moment, he said:
Il have everything to live for.
t have a wife and children. But
5 couldn't help shooting this man even
, if | hang for it, He had done to me
| what no man can forgive. He hat
I ruined and Inundated me-"
Ruined business.
a Haas kept small liquor store il
. Polk street. He claims his prosecu
/. tion in San Francisco was frameup
: He appealed to Heney not to make
: his record public, as his wife and chill
$ dren knew nothing of it. The expo
y sure in court ruined his business ant
t he failed last July.
n Haas was greatly excited and HI
T talked in a maudlin, drunken way.
was plainly evident he had nervet
S himself for the deed by liberal us,
S lof whisky
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

He says Heney's uncoverihg of his
past had ruined his business.
Brain Not Hurt by Bullet.
The physicians in attendance on
Heney expressed the opinion that he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

The man who
falls in love with
a dollar feels just
as bad as any
other man when
he Is Tilted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
FRANCIS J. HENEY, FRISCO
GRAFT PROSECUTOR, SHOT

CONTINUED from Page one.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

Hearts are pref
ty generally apt
to be self healing.
so the broken
ones are soon
busy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

Nothing is more
unsettling a II d
paralyZing for the
moment than the
discovery of truth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
GREENvILLE SOCIETY.


 Greenville, Dec. 9.-~(Special) )--The opera house was crowded to it's ut most capacity last night to witness a piano recital and cantata under the direction of Mrs. J. R. Amerine.
 Those taking part were: Misses Alice Stark, Matilda Wood, Florence Haygood, Lena Butler. Lerline Stew art, Mary Talmage, Annie Laura Greene, Louise Brown, Mary Beeland Thelma Lewis, Jamie Lehmau, Miriam Lehman, Lucille Coburn, Kate Porter. Lucille Graham. Margaret Reynolds and Katie Lane Kendrtck.
 Aftef the splendid rendition of solos and trios, the cantata, 9eThe Moon Queen" was given, In which each par ticipant did credit to the part assumed. and displayed thorough training. The program concluded with a ~Good Night" chorus.
 Misses Cora s'carrett and Etta Tay- Tor, of Pensacola, are guests of Miss SybiI Wheat.
 Misses Helen Perdue. Ruth Dunlxlin. Clara Beeland and Myrtle Peagler reached home today from Belmont College to spend Christmas.
 Miss Fife Bradshaw. of New Dr. leans. is the guest of Mrs. c. B. Gamble.
 Miss Mamie Till Is visiting relatives at GreeDVille. S. O. @ s Mrs, sC, L. Adams, Of Birmingham, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. J. D. Gafford and Mrs. D. J. Kern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
4 SPIRIT OF FUN.
OF PRESIDENTS MES
 SAGE DfcLAYEDalN SENATE.
Secretary Latta CoEhpeIfed to Wait un- E til JournaI Was Read--House s.Ss Adfourned Before Messnge
 Reached There.

washington. Dec: ls,'--A spirit of fun became widespread sin the Senate today when three routine messages from the President were received a few mo- ments after the Senate convened.
 Just as the secretary was beginning to read the Journal of yesterdays pro ceedings, the arrival of M. C. Latta, assistant secretary to the President with the messages, was noted by sen ator Galnnger, who proposed suspeno- ing the reading to permit the message to ba presented, as is usually done' whatever the order of business unoer consideration. .x
 Senator Lodge wished to keep the Senate in session long enough to get the immigrants air space bhi over from the House with. the SpeaKet signature, and he insisted that tne Journal be read. e,
 .aThere is a special reason for ask inq, that the reading be suspended, said Senator Cuiberson, glancing to- ward Mir Latta.
 sI object" insisted Mir. Lodge
 when Mir. Lodge was satisfied that his bill had been signed. he rose ana asked that the further reading or the journal be dispensed with.
 q object" said MT. Gallinger.
 Senator Carter then interrupted the reader and endeavored to stop Nhe reading, but Senator Money of Mis- sissIppi, objected. Senator Culberson called attention to the presence Of the President's representative and repeat ed his request
 "i object" insisted Mir. Money.
 A This running fire of requests and ohiections was accompanied by ire ouent laughter and finally the clerk was allowed to pursue his doleful reading until the Journal had beth completed.
 Then the messages were received but the delay had overlapped the ses- sion of the House, so that when MT Latta reached that end of the Capitol he found that 1t had adjourned, and he was obliged to carry the Presidents messages back to the White House
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
IN POLICE COURT

My Lord of Baber was trundled into court yesterday in a roller chair, push ed by Offcers Paul and Berry, Sir Miles walked beside the car, gravely flaming the great parsonage. With difficulty the old man climbed out of the chair, grooming as his rheumatism bit him. The result was that he grew querFelous.
 "Ain't you learned how to work 8 fan yet?" he snarIed at Sir Miles. You spend every summer evening at the ball park"
 Sir Miles gulped twice. but remained silent.
 "Lift my chair to the rostrum," the great man ordered, and when he was seated in his accustomed place ne gar ed about the room balefully.
 "Whatcher got for me today? Aint you ever going to catch the crooks, you imitation cops? Think l want to spend my life here trying people? Round .em up and let's get through with 1t for while.
 Collins Poole, dark and trembling. was shoved up before the judgment 'eai, aAhhah!s snapped the court "YOu pulled a pistol on Carter Turner and thought you could kiIl him, eh? We'll let me tell you something, nigger- ony white folks are allowed to kill mig gers Tn LulS country g-- W ALdtCieI WdnbG shootim for? Eh?"
 "He hawk muh brudder."
 'Noclxed your brother eh; pity some body didn't knock you" 1-
 Turner was called to the stand and Sir Miles caught hold of the question ing process. Sir Miles is a prosecuting attorney of no mean order and can put wonderful questions. Gazing Tur- ner straight In the face he began the examination
 Are you a witness in this case2" T guess I Is boss.
 'Now If the subordinate nolle prosse is considered, as a plenipotential ref erendum, and a co co-irredescent concrete jurisprudence were subjoined to the 1 counter inference. would you intention ally and constitutionally affirm with out further research. that sub-con- scious ego was nil? And If after due consideration of this self-evident obtnse deduction, who would you say perpetrated the cohevic contretemps?' | Boss, eff done 1t, I Is ashamed, Aln't mean no hahn, and ef de 5edg'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
A neaussfuI Ag.if.

Mrs Ephriami Bah. of Norfolk. Va, was guest of honor at beautiful card party yesterday afternoof. when, Jhe was entertained, at bridge by Mrs Aaron .Maas at her home on Lauderdais Street. The parior and reception >ha1I were elaborately decorated in a plan of red and green, in which palms. red flowers and red bells were used with zplendid taste Bridge was played at four tabless. and the prize. a metalized rose hat pin. The honoree swas pre- sented with a lovely scarf. Miss Elains Eicholu. of Mobile. was presented with a silver hat brush. and Miss Cora Loeb Of Mortgomery. with a pretty silver hair pin receiver.
 After the games the guests were in vited into the dining room. where an elaborate slS-c5urse luncheon was en- joyed. The large round table was. also decoratedi in a plan of red and green expressed in asparagus fern. red car nations. red bells. and red and green bon bons. The place cards bore bewiteh. Ing Etrl heads t..ss IA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
INvADEs EXCLUSIVE SECTION.
Standard OiH to Erect Buildings sin I
 sI,ond0n,a Arlstoeratfe Quarters.

Standard OiI to Erect Buildings saA
 I.ond0n's ArlstOeratEc Quarters.
 London, Dec. 19.-Great interest IS being expressed in London at the en- terprise of the Anglo-American. oil Company which is the name of the principal British branch of the Stand ard, in invading for business purposes, one of the most exclusive and aristo- cratic sections of the West End.
 The company is starting the erection of two large buildings, fronting on the south sfle of St. James Park at the entrance known as Queen Anne's gate. The park is faced on the west by Buckingham palace. while the foreign ofices, the admiralty buildings and group of residences of high offictals overlook the opposite end,
 The ancient St. James palace, Marl- borough House, the residence of the Prince of, Wales. Clarence House. the Duke of Connaughts home. and Carl ton House Terrace, where the German Embassy. the residence of Mrs. Clar- ence Mackay, Mrs. Potter Palmer and other notable sare situated, range along the north side of the park. The Standards buildings are on the. south side, opposite the German Embassy and command a fine view. of the ponds and walks. the Standard is the first com mercial firm to gain ,foothold on St. James Park. and undoubtedly it paid well for the premises it will occupy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
EsaUe-In While Boys Are at Play
 And One Little FellolU Dead

being pastor of the Baptist Church at this place.
 There were about i've boys engaged In the work Of digging the cave. and one other boy, son of pr, J. M. Orr. is reported to- lave been partially buried. .Sbut wass pulled put by one of ss It required some time for the other tbays- to reach sa house and give no- tioe of what had occurred. and when they did is was found that .afl the men living near by were down town and still more time was consumed in get ting their aid. sS ', It Is estimated that the boys were buried for twenty minutes or possibly half an, hour and 1t is remarkable that either of theinn revived. V sssts
 Mr. Thomas and two .children sac- companfed by several friends, will leave in thes morning for Birmingham with the refnaifs and the burlals win take place there tomorrow afternoon. The deceased was atnephew of T. H. Johnson of Birminkham. The dead boy was an unusually bright and well developed child
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
s-Risinx. x-Fallinx.
RIVER FORECAST.

The Coosa and the upper Alabama will remain nearly stationary, and the lower AL abama will continue to fall slowly.
 WEATHER CONDITIONS.
 The storm that was central over Lake Erie yesterday has moved northward into Canada: 1t caused rain snow throughout the northeastern districts. and snow contin- ues at several of the Lake stations. Sprin- kles to light rains have occurred in the east Gulf and Atlantic districts, under the com bined influence of an secondary How" cen- tral over North Carolina and a general area of high which covers most of the western half of the country, and which is moving slowly eastward.
 Cloudiness continues rather general in the South. though the temperature has fall en considerably from Texas east to Ala bama and thence north through the Ohio valley.
 Fair and cold weather continues over most of the western half of the country though temperatures have risen somewhat in the middle northwest. Partly cloudy, cooler weather will prevail in Alabama to- night with fair during Sunday. U. Department Of Agriculture. Weather
 FRuFeau.
 Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the Weather Bureau for selected Southern States during the 2A hours @nd-
 Dec, 1s. 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

will femme go dis time Is guine try lead q better life."
 Fine you SIS and costs. Call the next case" said the court. licking it's chops and smiling approvingly at Sir Miles, who had squared his shoulders and was looking out of the corners of his eyes in the mirror.
 well, announced his honor. I'm go- ing to let the trunks off today. its getting on toward Christmas and the booze won't be left long" Amos Stuart was the only other prisoner on the docket. and when the court became aware of the fact, he looked angry.
 "Whatcher charSed with. Amos?"
 Drunk. yo honuh."
 Well said was going to let the drunks of, and I intend to keep my word. but can't let this court slip through on Saturday with just one case. Fine you two and costs for being a nigger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
MR. IMPRESSION HURT.
MIL aA1AAASCORN AAOAsA Citizen of Bay NTiaette Victim of Acci-
 aanf

Bay Minette, Dec. Especially )-- Charley Atkisson, a section foreman of this place while returning from Flomaton early this morning in a freight train, attempted to get off the train at the Pensacola crossing north of town. fell and broke his leg above the ankle.
 He was found by Marshal Smith who took him to his home where he re- ceived surgical attention.
 c. B. Fudin. of Gateswood, was in Bay Minette yesterday, having sold his turpentine interest there. He will move to Bay Minette as soon as he can have his home constructed on Third street.
 Mir. and Mrs. E L. Collie and MT. | and Mrs. F. S. Studmore were in Mo bile yesterday, doing Christmas shop ping.
 Hubart Humphries and Iva Thomp- son, who have been attending school at the Medlrian Male College. are at home for the Christmas holidays. | Miss Lois Atkisson returned home | to spend Christmas. She has been in l school at the Female College at Tus- caloosR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
FARMERS OF FERRY.
Union Holds Meeting and Effects It.
 Off1eern

OueeEa.
 Marion. Dec. 19-(Speciai.)- )--The county Farmers Union held it's meeting with the Carter's School House local. yesterday and sinstalled officers for the ensuing year.
 ". B.sAlexAfder 5. was reelected presi- dent; W.sMss Eiland. county lecturer. and William Ran1bo, secretary and treas urer. @# 5+
 The reports from the various locals showed that organization is in good working order and doing much good.
 Resolutions were adopted urging the working of the farms self-supportinE. and to live at home and refrain from buying on credit or borrowing money except in emergency. Several good speeches were made and splendid dinner was served on the grounds. There were about I5O present. Mir. Williamson, manager of the Sell ma division of the Southern Bell Tel. phone Company. was present to interest the farmers in the erection of rural teI- ephone lines. MT. Williamson said that there are now, over 100 miles of these lines in operation in the county and with little more effort the county wifi have been linked together by these lines.
 The announcement of the death of Captain D. C. England which occurred at his home in Dallas, Tex. few days ago, has been received in Marion. Captain England was originally from Marion and the son of Major D. c. Eng land, one of the pioneer citizens of this county. He was. . member of the old l "Gelden Battery" and the first lieuten- | and of that company, and was after wards captain in the 4th Alabama Cav- Try -
 All the schools have closed for the holidays and will reopen Januafy 6.
 Quite a number of home-comers are expected during the holidays and prep arations are already being made for their entertainment.
 Marion has at last succeeded fin ob-, taining an ample amount of good and wholesome water from her artesian wells. The flow now is about 400 gal- Ions per minute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
Strong Probability That Uncle Sam
 WiIl Stop It.


 Washington, Dec. 19.-There is a strong probability that the further inn portation of absinthe to the United States will be prohibited. recom- mendation to that end was made yes- terday by Dr. Harvey A. Wiley, chief of the bureau of chemistry. and the action of the secretary is awaited with interest
 Dr Wiley recently has conducted some investigations in reference to the ex tent to which absinthe Is used in this country and has discovered that on account of taste and effect of the drug the habit Is rapidly acquired and is difficult one to give up. In his recommendation Dr. Wiley points out that Section Il of the pure food law prohibits the importation of articles injurious to health and he classes ab- snthe as one of these.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
LED GRAND MARCH. Man Over Hundred Years Old Dances vurt4A aaad yNyor,am

Oakland Gel. Dec l9.--At' benefit dance tendered him last night in this city. 113-year- old Captain Goddard F. Diamond led the grand march with Miss Marie N. Moneith. who is 100 years his junior. The proceeds of the dance will be used to send Captain Diamond to San Diego where he has friends who will care for him.
 Captain Diamond was born in Ply mouth. Mass, and in his early youth was connected with the building of the first railroad in the country Dur ing the civil war he was special agent of the government. He Is vege- tarian and has written a book on the subject of longevit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
nfodern nfarble WorIEs.

One of the most thoroughly equipped marble concerns in the South is the Capital City Marble Company of this city All of the latest devices and appliances. most skilled worlmen, and every modern method for the thor ough and competent execution of mar ble and stone work of any kind, in the large building and yards of this company.
 If you have any work to be done in this line, call on or write them.
 adv,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT OCCURS AT
 UNION STRINGS.
John Thomas, Son of a Popular Hap- tfsf Biiuinfer,' fs Killed, and s6E IF Young Alfred Moore 2. 4 sSsi '1- Id HmfureH ttf s st s3

Union Springs. Dec 1s.-( (Special.) --An accident occurred iiere this morn ing about 10 o'clock in which one lit- tie boy lost his life and two others narrowly escaped. ste.
 John Thomas and Alfred Moorewe buried alive by the falling in. of the roof of n small cave they were engaged in digging in q rayine in the. rear of their parents home on North Prairie Street. They were both apparently dead when gotten out but Aired Moore revived and will recover. The other little fellow. was beyond the power of recall, though three or. four physicians worked with him faithfully for more than an hour. 4a
 He was the 10-year-old son of Rev.
 and Mrs J. M, Thomas, his father
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
CONGRESS
Summary of Senate.

Washington, Dec. 1s.--A brief ses- sion of the Senate today was devoted to routine business in accordance Witn the agreement reached before the ad- journmeht last Thursday. several messages on minor legislation were received from the President and bills and other measures were introduced.
 At 12:50 o'clock the Senate adjourn ed until Jan. 4, a909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

after Having dsiigersd them to the Senate only.
 One of the messages related to the ,grantipg of franchises for water and gas companies and for the building of a bridge and the improvement of a harbor. iu Porto Rico another ahked an appropriation of sz5o,ooe for the acceptance Of the invitation of the Austria- Hungarian government to par ticipate in an exposition. and the third related to fixing the boundary line be- tween Colorado and New Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

The members of the o'Edipus Card Club and few other friends were charmingIy entertained yesterday af- ternoon by Miss Nell Breslin at her home on Church Street. Ferns and vases of cut flowers were used to dec- crate the apartments where the games of euchre were played The prize, a pair r.ofsflk hose was tied for by Misses Elise Jones and Carrie Wilkins. the former being the lucky winner on; the cut. After the games. delicious salad course was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
snmmnrr of Hauae.

Washington, Dec. 1s.--After passing bilI granting to the Southern Pacific Railroad Company a right-of.way across the Fort Mason military reser- vation in California, the House of Rep resentatives today, on motion of Mir. Payne, adjourned at 12;14 ?. m. until Monday, Jan. 4. 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
senteneed to DeatI..

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 1e-William Hin, son of the late Sheriff William Hill, of this county. was today sentenc- ed to hang on March 12 for the murder of W. l.. Wilson, in this city. on oc- tober A. Hills attorneys appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

f XMAS TURKEYS AND MEATS.
 We will be fully supplied with choic- est turkeys, chickens, meats, oysters, eEgs, etc., for your Xmas dinner. Prices low, goods the hest. Carroll Fish and Oyster Co.,, 8 Monroe st Phone 1SSs su~-AEo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
A Hana.o,na su,t cnse or Bar

Fitted with necessary toilet articles for either lady or gentlemen makes an exquisite Christmas remembrance. See our stock.
 Gilbert Trunk Co, adv. 21s Dexter Ave.