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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
COUNT LECTURE OF
PRACTICAL VALUE
implement Manufacturers and Big
Farmers Anxious to Hear DR.. Hop
kins at Broadway Banquet.

Acceptances for the monthly meeting
and banquet of the Broadway Mems
club to be held Friday evening are
rolling in on the committee, and the
prospects are that the session will be
one of the most largely attended ever
held by the club. So many desire
seats at the banquet that those who
do not notify the committee promptly
may be disappointed. The manufac-
turers of agricultural implements in
Rock Island and Moline are calling in
their employees and arranging to have
them attend the meeting, and large
farm operators nearby will have their
superintendent attend. Those who
are directly interested in farming ex-
pect to receive much benefit from the
meeting, the feature of which is to be
an address on Farming by Scientific
Methods" by Professor C. G. Hopkins,
A. NJ, Phi. D., who Is connected with
the department of agriculture of the
Illinois university, and with the gov
eminent experimental stations. Pro
fessor Hopkins is regarded as one Of
1.-THE best opponents and instructors O,
successful agriculture in the United
States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17

Mr.. Green had suffered with heart
trouble several months and then as.
thma set in and made his condition
serious. Saturday his condition was
such that it was decided to remove
him to the hospital. His condition
gradually grew worse and yesterday
about o'clock he passed away.
He was born in Muncie, Ind, and
was AZ years old. He came here five
years ago and took charge of 1.-The
board of trade office. He is survived
by his wife, who is confined to hei
room in the Rock Island house as 6
result of the shock accompanying he,
husbands death, and his mother, 4
brother and daughter in Muncie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
FINDS. CHILD
DEAD IN CRADLE
Mrs. Julius Lambert, 72l Ninth Street,
on Removing Covers, Makes
Discovery.
IT HAD BEEN sMoTHERED
Was Left Asleep, and Mother Did Not
Disturb II for Hours-Was But
Five Months Old.

Remarking to herself that her
daughter had been unusually quiet all
morning, Mrs. Julius Lambert. 72I
Ninth street, this noon went to the
cradle of her 5-months-old daughter.
Martha, and was Mortified to find the
little one dead. A doctor was sum-
moned at once but when he arrived he
gave it as his opinion that the little
one had smothered to death some
hours before, his arrival.
Mr., Lambert, who is employed in
Moline, left home as usual this morn
ing after eating breakfast. Little
Martha was allowed to remain asleep
during the breakfast hour, after which
her mother returned to her and tucked
her securely in the little cradle. The
child was a very strong one and had
a habit of throwing off the covers
Knowing this. and not wishing to De
taken away from her work during the
morning, Mrs. Lambert was careful 70
see that the covers were firmly IN
place before she left the sleeping in
FAINT She then went about her house
work and was busy all morning wash
ing.
Finds Baby Dead.
The baby was so quiet all mornine
that its mother did not pay it any at
tention and allowed it TO sleep as So
supposed until dinner time. At noon
she went to the cradle and lifted I'll,
covers off the child The little one
did not STIR She made an effort L
awaken it but it was useless and sh'
then awoke TO half a realization D
what it all meant, and summoned he
husband and DOCTOR She is heart
broken now, and nearly Frustrated.
asa. Coroner Holds Inquest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert have bee
married but a short time and tn
mother is mere girl hardly out 0
her teens. The loss of her first Dor
'+'has almost Frustrated her.
Coroner J. F. Rose conducted an il
quest this afternoon.
Dividend on ingalls, Stock.
80 The first creditors dividend on tn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
Whitman.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mccoy Whitman died
at her home at Aledo Monday, aged "a
The funeral was held this morning
Mrs. Whitman was the mother of X
NJ. Whitman of Aledo, well known in
this city, and leaves one other son
was one of the pioneers of this part OIL
the state, and she and her husband, the
late Joseph r. Whitman, made theil
home a refuge for fugitive negroes
fleeing from slavery TO Canada during
the period just prior to the civil war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
ACTORS FILE $1,000 SUIT
Morris &. Wheeler Begin Proceedings
AGAINST Moline House,

A praecipe in a suit for $1,000 has
been filed by Joseph C. Morris and
Miss Zelma Wheeler, a vaudeville
team appearing as Morris & Wheeler.
against l B. Haviland, proprietor of
the Elite theater of Moline. G. A.
Shallberg represents the plaintiffs
The suit was started in the county
court
Tomorrow the jury for this term of
the county court will report, and the
condemnation case of the commission.
ers of Hampton drainage district No
8 against Reidy Bros. and M. l. Nor.
ris and H. Lewis will be taken up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
WILL DISCUSS new
PARK PROPOSITION
Meeting is to Be Held in Seventh
Ward This Evening to Consider
Purchase of Tract.

This evening the proposition of pur-
chasing tract of about % acres be-
tween Thirty eighth and Forty-second
streets south of Ninth avenue for a
new link in thS city's park sys-
TEN will be considered. The
Bluff Improvement association has
taken the matter up, and has arranged
for a. meeting Of all citizens inter-
ested, and the members of the city
council have arranged to be present.
The meeting will be held at the Zion
hall on Seventh avenue.
All the news all the time-The ArguR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17

rfceipts from the trustees auction
sale of the stock of j. B. ingalls,, the
jeweler, was declared yesterday after
noon. In this connection the referees
in bankruptcy, Adair Peasants, took
occasion to compliment the trustee,
j. w. Parker, on the record he made
in getting rid of the stock in short
order for the benefit of the creditors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
OBITUARY..
Arthur M. Green.

Arthur Mitchell Green, who for the
last five years has managed the Chi
cago board of trade Office in the Rock
Island house, died yesterday after
noon at Mercy hospital in Davenport,
where he was removed some time ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
Wejuand,

Gertrude Adelia, the infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Weigand, 43a
Forty-fourth street. died Monday ev
ening after a brief illness. The chile
was born Jan. 4. The funeral services
were held this afternoon at St Mary's
church in Moline. Burial took place
at st. Mary's cemetery in East Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
Funeral of w. Il. Starr.

The funeral of William II Starr, GIG
First avenue, was held yesterday af-
ternoon from the home. The services
were in charge of Rev. Henry Cullen
of Milan. Burial took place at Chip
piannock cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
Skin Disease of Twenty Years Stand
ing Cured.

want you to know how much Cham
berlain's Salve has done for me. It
has cured my face of skin disease of
almost 20 years standing. have been
treated by several as smart physicians
as we have in this country and they
did me no good, but two boxes of this
salve has cured me.-Mrs. Fannie
Grifien. Troy. Ala. Chamberlain J
Salve is for sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
PECULIAR IN.
WAS
INJURY
Moline Boy May Lose His Sight as
Result of a Fall,

Moline submitted to an operation today
for most unusual injury. He fell re-
Gently and weed stub penetrated his
nasal cavity and went so far up that
lit touched his optic nerve, with the
result that he was losing his sight.
While not yet certain, it is hoped that
the operation will be the means of
saving his sight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
Funeral of David CARRIER.

The funeral of David CARRIER was
held this morning from the Sacred
Heart church. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. J. F. Lockney. Burial
took place at Calvary cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17

We dOte on SkepticS.
Just so he is skeptic with brains.
We love to get into our store the man who pro-
claims that sharks; that rurnny tailor
shop; that cannot do as ADVERTISER and all the
other things that the man who doesn't know says and
thinks.
We like to have him come into store because
seeing is believing, and the intelligent man will admit
it when he is wrong and become loyal advocate.
Here is something to think about:
Every suit we make is z0arranfed to satisfy.
Your measure is taken with the understanding of
satisfaction pay.
We guarantee to produce for SIS suit that you
could not duplicate any other taors for less than
soto $685. and that you could find in ready made
store at any price.
We do offer selection of materials equal to any
three tailor shops in Rock Island.
Isn't it time join the procession? To get in line
with the rest of the IeveI-headed citizens who are
making their tailor shop? And, especially isn't it
worth while to look in and find out whether our talk
about quality, style and economy is fairy story
the truth?
ILLINOIS BUILDING
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17

Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds.
Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world
wide cold and grip remedy, removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for
signature e. w. Grove. Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17

An the news all the time-Tne Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17

Dividend on ingalls, Stock. c
. The first creditors dividend on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
&
FRIDAY

Finest Eastern GRADUATED
Sugar, 20 lbs. for .........$1.o0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
HENRY VIGNAUD
 RESIGNS AT PARIS

Paris, February 15.-Henry Vignaud, secretary of the American embassy at Paris, has resigned, the resignation to take effect on March 31. In letter which he has forwarded to President Roosevelt MT. Vignaud assigns as the reason for his decision his advanced age and his de- sire not to block the path of promotion
 ito young men"
 Dr. Vignaud, who is 79 years of age and the oldest member of the American diplomatic corps abroad. leaves the serv- ice highly esteemed by all who knew him, As he is without private fortune of any kind, a group of prominent Ameri- cans who appreciate his long and faith full service have come forward and raised a fund of S20000 to provide for his re- maining years. Among these are Levi P. Morton. Whitelaw Reid, Gordon Ben nett Ferdinand Blumenthal, Andrew Car negie, T. J. Coolidge. Henry White, J. P Morgan and a number of others equally well known.
 Henry Vagnaul came abroad as secretary to the Mason and Slidell commission to Europe and was secretary of the Confed- crate diplomatic commission in Paris in 1863.
 In 1875 he became the regularly commits stoned secretary to the American lega- ton in Paris, after which he was con- tinuously secretary of the legation and embassy for 34 years during which time he took not a single leave of absence few years ago the French government named him as arbiter in the Franco Haytien controversy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Terrible Theatre Fire
 In Mexican Coast IOzV71
Between 250 and 300 Persons Their Lives in the Deuc ton of the Flores Theatre by Fire Caused by Blaze
 From Film in a Moving Picture Machine

Mexico City, February 15.-Between 250 and 300 people were burned to death and many were injured in a fire which de- stroyed the Flores theatre in the city of Acapulco last night The news of the disaster reached this capital this after noon, telegraphic communication with Acapulco having been destroyed owing to the fact that the telegraph office ad- joining the theatre was burned, and all wires put out of commission.
 The floor of the theatre was a wooden affair and last night over 1000 people crowded into it to witness d special per formance given in honor of Governor Damae Flores of the state of Guerrero, who was visiting the port at the time.
 One of the numbers on the programme consisted of series of moving pictures. While the operator was exhibiting these a film caught fire and a blaze was quick ly communicated to some bunting which had been used for decorative purposes. In an incredibly short time the flames spread to all parts of the structure. There were but three narrow exits and the panic stricken audience rushed to these, many falling and being crushed to death, their bodies choking the way to escape to others.
 The screams of those imprisoned were terrifying and heartrending. Owing to the rapidity with which the fire spread and to its intense heat, 1t was impossible to attempt rescue work and those impris-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
HEAVY BLOWS HAMMERED
 UPON THE POWDER TRUST

Washington, February 15.-The House provision in the naval bill that no part of the appropriation for powder should be paid to any trust or monopoly "ex- cept in the event of an emergency was the subject of considerable criticism in the Senate today.
 That 1t was for the purpose of hood winking the public and would necessarily affect the purchase of powder to any apprecable extent was charged by Sem ator Cummins.
 "The prohibition of the bill as passed by the house." said MT. Cummins, 'fs keeping the promise to the ear and break ing 1t to the hope.'
 He added that he understood the navy department under this provision would buy from others except the trust only black powder for loading shells and such powder compared with all the powder used by the government, is, he said, so small as to almost negligible. He charged the House with an intention of deceiving. of that be true" Mir. Cummins said, i've have here bill which has been heralded to the world as one which pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16

Chicago, February 15.1The wind, snow and sleet storm which during the last 4S hours has played havoc with telegraph wires and traffic in the middle west will contine until tomorrow night, accord ing to the weather forecaster. By that time, having spent It's force in the mid dle west, it will be moving with it's trail of suffering and destruction up the St Lawrence valley. Tonight the storm slowly moving northeast was centered over Tennessee, with a fall of rain and ,sleet there The Mississippi and the Ohio valleys weres storm-swept. In Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma h. diana and Ohio the precipitation was heavy. All over Illinois snow was six inches deep and still falling.
 The region between Memphis and Buff falo was almost entirely covered with sleet. The slowness with which the storm has moved is remarkable. Before it reaches the St. Lawrence valley the storm will have hovered over the same terri tory for about 72 hours.
 A short abatement of the storm in the region of Chicago today was followed by renewal of vigor and most of the cities in the affected area report considerable suffering and varying degrees of incon- veniences due to delays in traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Governor Refuses Request.

Little Rock, Ark, February 15.-In a special message to the house this morn ing Governor Donahey refused to com ply with the resolution adopted by that body last week which asked him to n- vite Caldwell & Drake, state capitol con tractors, the state capitol commissioners and capitol committee of the legislature to go over the partially completed capi- tol building and point out the defects which he claims, and show wherein the con tractors have violated their contract as he alleges He says in his message that while a private citizen he did as much and that the legislature has the result in printed committee report He also says he has not the time and that as governor "he would not invite Caldwell & Drake to meet him anywhere,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
WHY MARGARET
 SEEKS DIVORCE

San Francisco, February 15.-Because she craved home life is the chief reason why Margaret Ellington is seeking legal separation from her husband, Daniel Frohman, according to an interview which she gave out at the Clarabon hospital in this city where she is taking the rest cure. The actress does not deny that she will marry Edward J. Bowes when she has secured divorce from Frohman.
 Miss Ellington said:
 q am to get a divorce from MT. Froh- man and would love to tell you that am to marry MT. Bowes when l am free. but I can't say that now, you know. But l did not leave MT. Frohman to marry MT. Bowes or anyone. | left him because l could not be happy on the stage. The life of an actress is abnormal; 1 crave do- mesticity home life, children; l want to darn socks Always l wanted domestic life and children. I wanted to lead the life of a normal woman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
TESTIMONY WILL BEGIN
 TODAY IN COOPER TRIAL

Nashville, Tenn, February 15.-On the eve of the trial of Duncan B. Cooper Robin J. Cooper and John D. Sharp for the staying of former Senator p. w.. Carmack the factions are figuratively resting on their arms. Most of the wit nesses for the state, who are from a distance, are in the city. The others are on the way. Mrs. E. w. Carmack, wife of the slain editor, arrived tonight, and will sit behind the attorneys for the state. Sam c. Carmack, the dead mans brother, and S. s. Carmack, cousin, are now here.
 The state proposes to establish first, the death of Senator Carmack by the eye witnesses Then it will begin to lay the foundation for it's theory that the killing was the result of a conspiracy Just at this point will come the big legal battle of the trial. The defense pro- poses to fight this contention from the start The laws of Tennessee upon con- spiracy are said to be very liberal once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16

hibts the United States from buying powder from combinations in restraint of trade while in fact it contains no sub stantial limitation whatsoever"
 Senator Stone suggested that the Du- pont Powder company was the only source from which powder could be ob- tained.
 "So,' said the Missouri senator, the powder trust is the sole source of our supply except so far as the government itself manufactures powder at Indian Head"
 Senator Tillman interjected that the senator from Pennsylvania had had the constitution ravished in his behalf in or der to make him eligible for a cabinet position,' and that distinguished man had been relieved from the republican committee because he was supposed to be president of the powder trust.
 Senator LaFolette said there had been a good many resignations from the cam paign committee and said he did not sup pose that the senator from South Car olina was going to skin the cat in the Senate.
 If you undertake to skin your cat I will undertake to skin ours" retorted MT. Tillman. "I hope you will not give us sheet lightning, but concrete prop osition to vote on."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
More Cold Weather.

Atlanta, February 15.-Another cold wave is predicted for the south tomor- row, and the thermometer at Atlanta is scheduled to fall to 20 degrees by Tues day evening. Reports received at the To- cal weather bureau today indicate that heavy rains were general throughout the entire country east of the Mississippi river, accompanied in many instances by thunderstorms. The rain area extended north into the Ohio valley and further north sleet and snow are reported.
 The stormy weather which Is advancing from the west is playing havoc with the great news channels of the country, as well as with telegraphic communication in general.s Chicago is well-pigh isolated, and only spasmodic communication can be had with the country north and west of Louisville Kansas City and St. Louis are in the grasp of the storm and news and commercial messages which ordinari- ly travel only a few hundred miles are being handled over circuitous routes many times the usual distance.
 Boy Killed In Storm.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Disastrous Tornado.

Tallaluh, La, February 15.-Reports were received here today of disastrous tornado which passed about four miles east of here and extended for distance of 15 miles yesterday afternoon.
 At Barnes, La, the freight depot of the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific railroad, a portion of the commissary and a number of small dwellings, were de- molished.
 On several plantations about 30 negro cabins, three negro churches and numer- ous barns were blown down. A number of mules were killed
 In addition to completely demolishing these buildings nearly every structure in the storms path was more or less dam aged. No loss of life Is reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
NAVAL BILL IS SERIOUS
 BURDEN UPON COUNTRY

Washington, February 15.-Discussing the naval bill, Senator Hale predicted that if the present rate of increase in ap- propriations continued 1t would be neces- sary for the government either to in- crease the rate of taxation or to borrow money. At the present rate of increase O. the navy, MT. Hale continued, next year s1eO, COG, 900 will be required and in reply to a question by Senator Bacon the Maine senator said he supposed it would be $2OO 100000 the year after.
 The committee provision to create the rank of vice admiral in the interest of Admiral Evans. was today eliminated on point of order made by Senator Rayner of Maryland.
 Expressing regret that the amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16

Washington, February 15.-(Special.)- While there are many differences of opinion among individual members of the ways and means committee on the sched- ules of the new tariff bill it is still mani fest that It will lean towards a decided reduction on general lines.
 It was learned today that the special House committee to investigate the pa per pulp and pulp-wood industry, and es- pecially the tariff on paper and materials for it's manufacture, will report before the en1 of the session.
 It's jort is awaited with the great est interest because 1t has leaked out that this committees action will be In harmony win the purpose of the ways and means committee In it's treatment of tariff questions relating to paper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page i.

 Convention on tariff in Indianapolis. Terrible theatre fire in Mexican city. Big crowd will welcome American fleet. Continued seet storm in Ohio valley. Bill passed to aid Senator Knox Naval bill is heavy burden. Tariff on paper will be reduced Heavy blows upon powder trust
 Page 2. Negro who attacked lady is threatened near Bessemer. Wonderful voyage of American fleet.
 Page ,. Montgomery has some blind tigers Wind and rain do great damage. Anniston people want improvement. J. K Thomas is postmaster at Ensley and Pratt City
 Pane 4. Editorial comment Trial of Phillips boys attracts crowds.
 Page 5. Judge Jones issues injunction against state officials upon petition of western union. President A. H. Ford of B. R., L. & P. Co., submits interesting annual report to stockholders. Nearly 1000 layrnen arrived yesterday for conference which begins today. City lets $240.0 GOO sewer contracts
 Page 6. Alabama mill men hold convention here. Conference of Sunday school workers.
 Page '. Birmingham society. Feminine Fancies, by Dolly Dalrym- ple
 Page g. Stocks advance slightly. Cotton makes slight decline Wheat again makes new record.
 Page 10. Y. M. c. A. wins basketball game,