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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
Dec. 141n American History.

1TS2-The British forces evacuated
Charleston, S. G.
1886 General Anthony Wayne, the
Revolutionary hero, commonly
called Mad Anthony" died; born
1745.
1799-General George Washington, first
president of the United States. died
at Mount Vernon, Va; born 1882.
1905-General Herman Haupt, civil
war veteran and oldest graduate
Of the West Point Military acade-
my. died; born 1917.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
Commissions Session Brief

New York, Dec. 1.-THE national
baseball commission held a brief ses-
sion today. Player Asmussen was
awarded to the Eau Claire. Wis, club,
with privilege to draft from that club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
Taft Goes to New Haven.

New York, Dec. 14.-President Taft,
after his busy hours of dining and
speech making here last evening, left
this morning for New Haven.
New Haven, Conn, Dec. 14.-Pres-
ident Taft arrived at 1885 p. m, and
was at once driven to Colonel Ullman's
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
ASQUITH GETS
THE PROMISE OF
IRISH SUPPORT

Dublin. Ireland, Dec. 1.-THE cen
trail committee of the Irish nationalists
today decided to support the liberals IN
the general election. Asquith's recent
declaration concerning hornel rule for
Ireland is deemed satisfact9fy-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
BODIES OF MINERS FOUND
Seven Men Evidently Died of Black
Damp at Wheatcroft, kY.

Madisonville. Ky, Dec. IA res
cuing party today found the bodies If
seven miners entombed in the Baker
mine near Wheatcroft since Saturday.
The miners evidently died from black
damp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14

Chamberlain, Kindt & Co.. ,>lessees Of
the Illinois theatre, also operate the
Grand at Peoria as one of their chain
of theatres. They have no interest in
the building. which they hold under
lease. but stated today that their prop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
well Known Iowa Editor Dead.

Toledo, Ia. Dec. 14.-W. B. Lee,
aged So. publisher of the Toledo Chron-
icle, and one of the best known editors
in Iowa, died suddenly today of heart
failure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

No HONUWIONE EVEN ,.
Sun sets 4:30. rises 7:13; moon sets
Gil p. m; S:43 p. M. moon in con-
junction with planet Uranus, passing
from west to east thereof; 1884 a. M.
moon at greatest libratiOn east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
POINTS TO GUILT
Authorities Find Clothing of Victims
Husband Proof of Crime.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 14.-Bloody
clothing owned by J. H. Hunter, hus-
band of Mrs. Maggie Hunter. the third
victim Of the triple murder of last
Friday afternoon, NaS been found. De
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE
OPENS SPECIAL SESSION
: WITH MUCH WORK To DO
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Wednes-
day. Slightly cooler tonight, with the
minimum temperature about Is or 20
degrees above zero.
Temperature at Z a M, 25; maxi
mum in "a hours. 80; minimum, "a
Precipitation in "a hours. .05 inches.
Wind velocity at a. M, miles.
Stage of river at a. m, 90 feet, a
fall of 2 feet In "a hours. Relative
humidity, last evening IS, this morn
ing 50.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
Robbers at Dix. III.

Dix. Ill, Dec. 14.-Robbers this
morning dynamited the postofice safe
and secured $3.50 In stamps and cash.
A posse is in pursuit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
You The
REBELLION BREAKS OUT
AT MANAGUA and DAYS OF
zELAYASEEM NEAR AN END
Started During Quarrel.

erty in the house, which was complete
ly destroyed, was worth $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14

Continued on Page Twelve.)
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-28
-AvLp LANG svNE- TONIGHT.
Large and Well Pleased Audience VII
messed clsverdaIs Last Night.

The tent theatre was crowded again
last night by an appreciative audi
ence that came to witness the bsas'
tiful pastoral drama "cloverdale." The
pIay was all that was claimed for IT,
and after Il was over nothing but the
wsrmsst praise vas heard from those
who saw it. /.
In the Days Of Aud Lang syne'
viii be tonight's attraction. Concern
ing Il the corsIcana Sun says:
Last nights play drew the usual
large attendance and the play VA
captivating from opening to close
holding the audience In close and un
broken attention throughout the en-
tire four acts. The title OF IN th'
Days Of Aud Lang sync" is well be
slowed. II reveals story Of sim
PIE life among simple. honest folk u
the days when friendship was NOR
| than SHADOW that followed wealth
or fame.
Chsa. Harrison - Uncle Nathan
! ana Guy Mcdonald - Uncle Hiram
started eus upen nies voyage y
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-28

young manhood together. Their
families were always closely united
by the bonds OF friendship and the
Toys and sorrows Of the one were
shared simply but faithfully and pro-
foundiy BY the other. Their chill
dren played together and when death
came were buried side by side. When
the war came Hiram and Nathan re-
spondsd and together they fought.
Each had a son and together the
sons died on, the battle field and
were laid to rest far away from
home. Returning. fortune was more
favorable to Uncle Hiram than to
Uncle Nathan. and the former BE-
slowed home upon the latter. Un'
der this roof the old couple with their
| family lived happily and where HI
ram paid daily visits to his friends
Unfortunately what was to them the
| ls:le matter Of making a deed to the
home had been overlooked. Return
| inx to his home after his usual visit
on q storm night. Uncle Hiram waz
killed by lightning. Then dark day.
followed for Nathan. ~ oil b discov
cred on IN adjoining farm and tbez
on bis little plot. An lmposto'
steals in IN the person Of Steve Dial
ton. who Il cruel. unrelsnting end
has evil designs upon Uncle N&shan''
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-28

pretty and simple but honest and
pure daughter. Bette.
Through ell the trouble Nathan Is
true to his religion as Is his family
and IN Impressive lesson is carried
along the varied scenes and Incl
dents. the impostor finally being ex'
posed. the true life In the end beine
wholly vinficated-
II f. q touching story. with clean
moral and one that must have iefs
It's impress for good upon every
heart
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-28

Tn Way che Dressed Him.
"whas 40 yen want TO he when y"o
grow upy was asked Of . small boy
By the visitor.
..Oh." said he. Il want to b. man.
but I think mamma wants me 70 -
\ lady .--Ladies' Home Journal.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-28

Cotton sold todny TOR Il ~ Tor
nid6llhs ana II ~ for the best Ins
usrkst closed this Afternoon 20 polnss
1UUA <&s>kyxA
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-28
PERs0AlLs and L0GlLs

EhSUhALS ANU lUCiLS'
Miss Irma cellln. went to jefferson
>. N. Mum Of whss'ocf, was here
today.
DR.. W. =. odom was in today from
Kurten.
Eussns Blake Of Houston. was in
Bryan today.
J. II. white of wIxou, was In the
~ this afternoon.
Mrs. T. NJ. Ewing was In the city
Nv from the bottom.
Dam Il. cavitt Of wheelock. r=as
visitor to the city today.
J. 8. Ford Of Houston. ls In the city
for q short business trip.
"A Play Without . Name Thursday
night At the Tent Theater. 252
Emmett Holland and T. W. Frame
were down today from Edge.
J. d. 0oen and Jack Graham were
10 the city today from Harvey.
Mn. n. +. Lewis went to Houston
this afssrnoon 70 visit her sister.
John (sorbs<t Of Grimes county. was
Over today trading with Brysn msr.
chants.
Rev. 3. J. Driver Of Hico. arrived
today 10 visit Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
Driver.
J. 8. Heard ~ -ned to Mckinney
today after visiting Mr.. and Mira. Ros
9 Astin.
4. n. connor returned TO Madison
viIle this afternoon after spending
ssv days here.
c. L. Eden Of the firm Of Eden
Williams. merchants At coleview. wal
n Tie city today.
County Attorney Lamar Bethea va
called to Livingston today by the %
xeious Illness OF bis father.
Nm. d. A. Lawrence and MrsI J
Derden returned today from visit 4
Mrs. J. q Josey In Beaumont
Today was again payday with tn
Harrison Theater Company and tn
sum Of o465 was paid out In salarie
70 the members OF the company 70
~ past weeks salaries.
Wanted-G0 bushels OF good ca
osom and some good prairie hay I
bales. Dr.. J. r. Lay. College Station
8uxas. $3.50
Eost-Between residence OF Mr.
1prryman and the railroad biae
handbag containing pair OF gold gla
ses and silver thimble among oths
things. Reward for return TO W.
vmhers e53
~ Losi--Betwecn Harrison Buildiu
and ny residence. pair Of rimlcss go'
spectaclss In case. Please return
Mn. J. w. johnson. ~
Architect Jones Of the firm Of Jon'
& Tabor OF Houston. was here tod
looking after the several buildin'
nov IN course Of erection that vel
planned by his finn.
"A Play without Name" Thursd'
nisht at the Tent Theater. 2S2
Contractor Dodson Of Houston, vi
hes the contract to erect the NJ.
Jamcs buiIdi..g. vas here today
Ringing 70 begin work on sa~r
49,.
c. 8. Gamer and J. q. MInkert e
ID 70 Mr.. Gamers farm IN the bottc
near Mumford this morning. Mr.. MI
kert viii survey the farm and plat
the purpose Of having blue prir
made Of II In .its various divisions
:. One Of the most unique pae)&E
that ever came through thefBry
postoffice. was received this mcrni
aby little Miss Grace Weaver. Il y
. package Of live bees and wss %
hsr b. NJ. Carl Collier from Bercl'
~ The little box they were sent In y
= curiosity within Itself, being p
fsc4ly ventilated and 90 screened q
~ bees could not escape or sting :
one handling The box.
COTTON orr.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-28

Wife-My dear. the nursery ueeis ~
decorating. what would you m'xrr~t
far she walls. Husband CoFsuGnsso
lion. Woman's Home compenioa.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-19

Perhaps no other stock or poultry food gives such universal satisfactory results as the we'll known and popular International Poultry Food. It is used and indorsed by all chicken fanciers everywhere. Try box and you will be repaid many times. Q. N. Warren, City Drug Store.
 Dr. II. C. Mabley, a brother of our Rector, the Rev. Ed. T. Mabley, was in the city Monday on a brief visit to his brother and family, and left the same day. We acknowledge very pleasant call. He is practicing phy- sician at Cleveland, Ohio, and a most pleasant gentleman.
 Are your hens laying as many eggs as you reasonably expect? If not they need tonic, and the Prize Egg Max ing Food, sold at the City Drug Store, makes them lay regularly fine fully developed eggs. Try box, and you will be surprised at the result. o. N. Warren, City Drug Store.
 Just received, a carload of doors and sash, all kinds and sizes. Prices the lowest-quality the highest for the price. Yards south of Marion Hotel. accessible from every direction. Office next to Hatcher's Livery Stable, con- venient to all rail and wagon roads Euart- Marshall Lumber Go.
 If your horses. mules, cattle or other stock are not doing well, a few doses of Black Hawk stock food will promote their digestion, make what they eat stick to their ribs, and renew their yigor and activity. Makes them sleek and fat Buy it at City Drug Store, o. N. Warren, Proprietor
 Thedfords Black Draught for your stock is unsurpassed. Stock suffers from biliousness in this climate the same as man, and Black Draught acts upon the liver and kidneys, and re- stores them to perfect health and strength. It is sold and guaranteed by Q. N. Warren, at City Drug Store.
 MT. John l. Pope, of the Forrest City Furniture Company, left Satur- day for Evansville, Chicago, Rockford. Illinois, and other manufacturing and l jobbing centers to buy their big stock Of spring and summer furniture. He will be absent about ten days or two weeks and will buy fine lot of goods.
 The City Grocery, w. L. Lawrence, proprietor, wants your trade, and will do everything reasonable to get it. Your orders will be filled with the best groceries that money will buy and delivered promptly. He keeps everything you want in the grocery line, fresh and nice. Try him. Phone No. 24S.
 A very extra special offering by The J. w. Beck Company is a large invoice of Mill End Embroideries with i insertion to match-6s yards in each | piece-at one-half less than regular prices. The patterns are exquisite and the price puts it in reach of any purse. Don't fail to see this beauti- bul line.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-19

We have an immense stock of Lusk's Luscious California Cherries and other canned fruits which are un- exeelled. Prices very low. ". l.. Lawrence.
 The celebrated Duttenhofer Slip pers, Oxfords, Strapped Pumps. etc, all in latest styles, just received by Russell Graham Alderson Company. We have large variety and range of sizes, and can certainly supply your needs.
 Our Mr. Russell has just returned from the markets, where he bought two carloads of fine young horses, mares and mules. They have arrived, and we are offering them for sale at bargain prices. Call and see them. Fussell-Graham-A Alderson Co.
 Another cold wave preceded by rain and high winds, arrived here Sunday night, and Monday night the ther- mometer had dropped to below freez- ing point. Many seem to think this about the last freeze of the very mild winter with which this country has been blessed.
 Quite number of horses, mules and other stock are dying in this county from causes which might easi- ly be prevented by the use of Inter- national Stock Food. Try few boxes and you will never be without it. For sale at City Drug Store, Q. N. War ren Proprietor.
 The attorneys are preparing the copy for the bonds soon to be issued by the several improvement districts, and the printing will probably be done next week at this office. They have already had several inquiries from in- tefested capitalists who wish to buy the entire issue.
 We are offering the ladies of St Francis county very large and select stock of muslin underwear, just re- ceived from the manufacturers, at prices which are far cheaper than the material can possibly be purchased to make them yourself We invite you to call and see these pretty garments. The J. w. Beck Company
 Rev. ]. w. Edwards, of Moline. and Rev. F. F. Shult, of Rock Island. Illi- nois, are in the city looking after land ed interests in St. Francis bottom, where they own about 4,OOO acres. They gave us very pleasant call this morning, and have our thanks for sub scription to this great Real Estate / Weekly.
 We hope the authorities will hurry on with the extension of the electric light service into the Russell addition and elsewhere in the city as contem- plated. We write this not altogether from a selfish or personal motive. though we very much want the service in our home, but there are mary others in the Russell addition and elsewhere on the line of the con templated extension who are likewise deprived of such comfortable utilities and we plead also for them.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-19

The celebrated Duttenhofer Slip pers, Oxfords and Strapped Pumps sold here exclusively by Fussell-Gra- ham-Al Alderson Company, have no su- perior on the market. All sizes and new spring stock just received.
 The Planters Gin Company have just received big supply of Big Muddy Coal-the genuine Big Muddy. There is no better coal on the market for the price. Let me send you a ton or two. A. D. Boyle, Manager.
 Ed. Chase, of Washington State, closed very interesting series of il- lustrated Bible lectures at the Bap- tist Church on Wednesday night, which have been listened to by fairly large congregations for ten days.
 Pumps patent feathers, tans, OK bloods, and in all sizes and pretty styles-the celebrated Peters Shoe Company's brand-just opened by The !. w. Beck Company. We can it your foot and purse. Bring them both.
 MT. Thos. II. Gillian, of Norfolk Virginia, a brother of Mrs. Ellis Fur ley, arrived Wednesday, and will re- main until Sunday, on visit to his sister and other relatives and friends, of whom he is most welcome guest
 The Euart- Marshall Lumber Com pany have just received carload of sash and doors, at their new yards south of the Marion Hotel. Get their prices before you order elsewhere. Of flee first door west of Hatcher's stable
 You will be surprised and pleased with the increased number of perfect eggs, healthy broods, etc, af- ter using box or two of Pratts Cele- brated Poultry Food. It is preemi- nently the best. Q. x. Warren, City Drug Store.
 Mir. August Cremer, wife and five children. of Johnson county, have moved to this county, and have locat- ed on the Porter place, eighty acres, just this side of the George Kirby place, three and one-half miles south east of town. MT. Cremer is German farmer and was trading and selling pro- duce in town Wednesday. He had his name enrolled for The Times.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-19

The Senior Epworth League gave A alentine party at the home of MT. and Mrs. (. A. Ahlstedt on Monday night, which was largely attended. ana all present had delightful time.
 The attraction tomorrow Saturday night at the Becker X Lewis opera house will be W. NJ. Belcher and his excellent company in the delightful comedy drama, "A Missouri School marm.
 Paper Dress Party, benefit of build Ing fund of Baptist Church, at the residence Of Mrs. ]. D. Baugh, Tues day night, February 23. Admission 29c Everybody invited. Begins at s o'clock.
 The International Poultry Food, sold and guaranteed by O. \. Warren, at the City Drug Store, is unsurpassed Tor making your poultry lay regularly and keeping them healthy. Call and let us show you.
 Last Friday the stork presented Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jordan. ot Pales- tine, with d ten-pound baby boy We congratulate our friends, and extend sincere good wishes to the new citi- Zen of Palestine.
 An immense line of new and pretty granite ware, decorated chinaware, etc, at 5c, Ice and up, just received at the New York Racket Store. Impe- rial Hotel Building. Come and see. ]. II. Steinberger.
 Mir. Geo. C. Doris, the efficient manager of the Colt Gin Company $ plant at Colt. was a genial business visitor in the city Monday. He gave us pleasant call and has our thanks for substantial favors.
 MT. Leo Grobmyer returned We'd nesday from St. Louis, where he had accompanied shipment of cattle made by his father last Saturday night. MT. Grobmyer expects to ship another car tomorrow night.
 MT, Fenner Laughinghouse, Jr., left "Wednesday evening for Fayetteville to visit with his brother Newman, and MT. Dick Payne, who are attending the University there. Fenner expects to be absent week or ten days
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-19

Pratts' Poultry Food is household name all over the country. It is en- dorsed by all who have ever used it and promotes health and thrift among your chickens. Sold and guar anteed by O. N. Warren at City Drug Store.
 LosT-Two pair spectacles-one on Thursday morning, between Times of flee and postoffice: in old case. The other was lost this morning between Times office and MT. Vadakins home in Russell Addition. Return to Col Landvoigt, Times office.
 Have you seen the big lot of new pretty and useful goods just received at the New York Racket Store? If not don't fail 10 call Imperial Hotel Building, corner Washington and Jackson streets. next door to barber shop. J. II. Steinberger.
 The proceeds of the Colonial Tea will be used to decorate the interior of Crowley Ridge Institute. After the small admission fee of l5c. you will be treated as guest. Help a good cause and let the Ladies of the ReVolutlon entertain you.
 If you wish to make that old house look like new, let the Grobmyer Lum- Der Company figure with you on bill of paints. They have just received their big new Spring stock of Paints of all kinds, and can supply your wants at most reasonable prices.
 No sickly broods or soft shell eggs when chickens are fed few doses of the Prize Egg Making Food sold at City Drug Store. It makes them lay regularly fine fully developed eggs, and makes the young chicks strong and healthy. Q. N Warren.
 'Was She to Blame?" is one of the most realistic dramas ever placed be- fore the public. Not one line in the entire play is overdrawu. It deals with every day life and is without a doubt the prettiest story ever writ. ten. The audience never loses inter est during the play. It is melange of pathos and comedy. Was She to Blame?" is play that once seen is never forgotten. At the opera house, Wednesday night, February 23.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-19
Telephone No. 34.
Free Delivery.

Sunday was undoubtedly the most miserable day ever experienced here. Old ]. Plavius and the Blue Law Lid is truly combination to give a plaster image saint grouch that wont come off, say some, whom it eff fects.
 Squire c. T. Moore, of Colt, was a genial business visitor in the city Monday and gave us a pleasant cali. He has patented railroad crosstie which seems to us to be good thing, and is endeavoring to dispose of his ideas.
 The Russell ll-Graham-A sderson Con- pany have just received two carloads of splendid young horses, mares and mules, which they are offering for sale at rock bottom prices. Call and see them and get choice of this fine bunch.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-19

Too much rain. Was She to Blame?' Did you get Valentine? Will this wind never cease? Fleischmans Yeast at Evans. Was She to Blame?n February g. Change of program nightly at the Crystal.
 Oranges 30c per dozen, at Evans Grocery. Pure ehome-rendered lard at 0, Brien's Meat Market. Admission only DC and 10c at the Crystal Theater. MT. Tom O'Brien was in Palestine yesterday on business. Pure. home grated horse radish at c Brien's Meat Market. A Missouri Schoolmarma at tie opea house tomorrow night.
 At the opera house next Wednesday night, Was She to Blame?o Mir. Joe Stayton, of Palestine, was in the city today on business. Mir. John Dyal. of Goodwin. was q business visitor in the city Monday. ROOMS FOR RENT-Single or married persons. Apply at this office. We have the Jones Readers at the Newsstand, and our prices are right A lot of Webster's School Diction- aries just received at the Newsstand
 Garden blowing promply done. Phone James Frank. Sugar cured corned beef and pickled pork for sale at O'Brien's Meat Mar ket Try it.
 Dr. G. A. Mccormack, of Goodwin, was trading and mingling with friends in town yesterday.
 If you have real estate for sale and the price is right we have buyer. Taylor, Knight & Co.
 were made happy Thursday by the ar rival of their pay checks.
 See Weier for all kinds of concrete work, grate and tile setting. All work done on short notice.
 Dr. c. S. Aldrich, the veterinarian, returned Saturday from a week s visit at Huntsville, Alabama.
 Fresh Vegetables received twice a week at the City Grocery. Leave or phone your orders to W. L. Lawrence.
 The Rock Island Frisco Lines Agri- cultural and Horticultural Car will be in Forrest City Monday, February 2.
 Send the children or bring them to the Crystal Theater Moving Picture Show. They will get your moneys worth.
 Just received, barrel of new crop Sugar House Molasses-very tine-at W. l.. Lawrence's City Grocery. Try gallon.
 If you need horse, mare or mule' do not fail to see the fine bunch just received by Fussell-Graham-Alderson Company.
 The greatest of all comedy dramas Was She to Blame?n at the Becker x Lewis Opera House next Wednes- day night.
 Graphophone needles at the News stand-25, 900 just received, and If you will buy a thousand at one time, will save you money-l00 for l0c, 300 for 2oc or 1000 for -5c