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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
SUIT PROVES
A SENSATION
Action of DR.. Stanley Against Mrs.
Chapman Causes Much
OF a Stir.
THE STORY OF A ROMANCE
Defendant Who Is 70 Years of Age, Is
a Sister of the Late Charles
II. Deere.

The $150,000 damage suit of DR..
Kirke Stanley of New York against
Mrs. Jeanette Deere Chapman of Mo-
line, news of which was given in Sat
urday's press dispatches in The Argus,
has proved a decided sensation be-
cause of the prominence of the defend
ant and the unusual features involved.
Metropolitan newspapers are giving it
much space.
Mrs. Chapman. who is IS years of
age, is a sister of the late Charles III.
Deere, being daughter of John Deere,
the pioneer pillow manufacturer. She
is reported to have property valued at
81 ,000,0 in her own right. Much of
her time she spends in New York and
at Pasadena, Cal Her present where
abouts are somewhat enshrouded in
mystery. Moline relatives declining to
state where she is, though the pre-
sumption is that she is in California.
Her home in Moline, which she has
lately had remodeled at great expense,
is closed.
| While the declaration in the suit was
filed last October service has not been
secured on the defendant. Mrs. Chap
man was divorced from her husband
James Chapman, pioneer of Moline,
between 1865 and 1869. and he died. 10
years later without the divorce having
become public. He was associated
with her father in the Moline pillow
works. and left to her a share in the
corporation, which has been increased
by the wills of her father and hel
brother.
After her divorced husbands dealt
she began to travel extensively.
n Came Patient.
! Mrs. Chapman met Dr. Stanley sew
eral years ago in New York.
Il Relations between the two were a
first merely those of physician and pa
( tient, Dr.. Stanley being said to be al
expert in the treatment of rheumatism
from which Mrs. Chapman is said t
have been a sufferer. She has uset
cane for years. This Relationship
n gradually became personal friend
!, ship. Finally the medical man came t.
|
tanned an injury-that he had beef
wounded by the shafts of Cupid-ant
he forthwith proposed to his erstwhil,
: Ipatient.
, According to the annals of the re
nance as told by himself in his cour
bill, the doctor was accepted by Mrs
Z Chapman. Nay, even more, the wed
) ding day was fixed, so says Dr. Stan
Z ley. The date chosen however, wa
) an unpropitious one-Jan. 13, 1906
( The fateful 'hoodoo" that surround
} the number Is was apparently in e1
{ cellent working order that year, TO
, DR.. Stanley declares that Mrs. Chapma
< not only refused to marry him on tn
z appointed day but has not since bee
willing to wed him. The consequence
is that he feels some monetary recon
|, pense should be made for his Lace
( ated heart. and he apparently think
5 the sum mentioned would soothe hin
< Are Various Rumors.
( 1t is rumored that the reason for D.
3 Stanleys not becoming bridegroom
( lay in the fact of objections to tn
3 match from Mrs. Chapman's relatives
( Other rumors, however, say that Mr.
> Chapman herself broke off the ma
< rage, and this is the view {
Z the affair apparently taken by D
( Stanley himself. according to his bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
A Hiaher Health Level.

Il have reached higher health level
since / began using DIR. Kings New
Life Pills" writes Jacob Springer of
West Franklin, Maine. 'They kept
my stomach, liver and bowels working
lust right If these pills disappoint
you on trial, money will be refunded
at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
Unique.

Many are remedies tried for allaying
pain, reducing swelling, removing in
fiammation, etc. The. efficiency of
Salubrin in all such cases is SO remark
able that all VINO have tried it recon-
mend it to their friends as remedy
|of unique value. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11

here Saturday evening. did not adj
journ until O'Clock yesterday morn
ing. Present at the meeting were
representatives from Chicago, Detroit,
Peoria, Quincy, st. Louis and OF
tumwa. 1t was voted to hold this
years regatta July 10 and IL. the place
to be decided by the executive com
mittee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11

my Boy Jack" and is an interesting
play 1t shows bonds of friendship
between two young men so great that
even their love for the same girl can
not break them. The nature of the
one is so self-sacrificing that making
his friend and the girl he loves happy
renders him happy also. Starting
Thursday the company will put on a
play called THE Gambler and the
Lady,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
Little Finger Ring Gusts Society Pin

Fraternity and society pins have lost
their vogue for awhile, and the little
finger ring is the thing for the gradu-
ating class. the little club or coterie
which wants by some outward sign to
express the Inward bond that unites
the members into whole. One of the
best known jewelers. recently designed
for the members of the graduating
class of fashionable Detroit school
little jade rings. quite heavy and
mannish, and therefore, according to
modern styles, very chic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
Asked and Answered.

Senior to Photographer-Wh way
shall l turn my eye?
Photographer-Toward that sign
please.
(Sign reads)-"Terms Cash. Cor.
nell Widow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
ADJUSTMENTS
The Illinois.

The Illinois.
Sixteenth Street and Second Avenue.)
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Jan. 16-"Tcxas Pals" matinee md
night.
Jan. 17-"HoIy City" matinee and
night.
Jan. 22-"Paid In Full.-
Jan. 23-''Ifans and Nix, matinee.
Jan. 24-"The Merry Widow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
An Effective Cure,

Gyer-Lightning recently struck q
man in Kansas and cured him of dys
pepsia.
Myer-How do you know?
Gyer-His widow told me.-Chicagc
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
sharn and Blunt.

Cora-She has such keen perceptions.
Dora-And such blunt way Of con.
yeying them-Puck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
oarsmen in Session.

Quincy, H., Jan. 1.-THE annual
meeting of the Central States Amateur
Rowing association which convened
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
The Elite.

eighteenth Street, North OF Second
Avenue.)
Cooper stock company, in two per-
fOrmanccs daily, matinee at ESQ and
evening at S:iJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11
The Family.

Second Avenue. East of Nineteenth
Street.)
Vaudeville at 3, 8, and 9;15 p. m. Ono
matinee Sundays md holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-11

At the Great Northern.A bronze
Salome, carrying all the graces of the
|ancients, surrounded by stage settings
which would have done credit to the
grandeurs of ancient days. and lured
through the fascinating steps of her
dance by weird strains of music which
almost reach classical. is the special
feature of Williams and Walkers
New Bandanna Land" now playing
a limited engagement at the Great
Northern theater, Chicago. Miss Aida
Overton Walker is the bronze Sa-
lone, and whatever may be said of
those who are making the dance by
word of risqueness, Miss Walker goes
through it without one Objectionable
feature. The emotions which she por.
trays by her supple body and mobile
face literally make the spectator sit
up and wonder. and it is easy for them
to imagine the feelings of Herod as he
sat transfixed by the vision of the
beautiful maiden who danced before
him. New Bandanna Land is unique
because 1t not only has two unusually
popular star comedians at its head
but the plot, songs, situations. chorus
and every other feature of its com
Ipany of rs people is up to the standard
set by these two stars. AS a result
the comedy starts al once, and the
movement is rapid throughout the en-.
tire three acts. The book, lyrics and
music are by those talented authors
and composers, the Messrs. Shipp,
Rogers and Cook, and is one of those
satisfying musical productions where
one can sit and enjoy nearly three
hours of hearty laughter and hear
NEW and original songs.
At the Elite.-The Cooper Stock
company opened up its second week al
the Elite theater yesterday AFTERNOON
and there were large houses at both
the afternoon and evening perform
lances. The play which will be put on
1.-THE first half of the week Is called
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
PEABODY GETS CLOSE
 TO VANDERBILT SCHOOL

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. Tt was an nounced here tonight that the George Peabody College for Teachers will be erected in close Proximity to wander bilt University and the facilities oi the one will be interchangeable With those of the other, though each VII have its own government. it's own fa' culty and its own student body.
 Such is the decision of the Peabody Education Fund Committee, which has also named the Board of Trustees who will govern the affairs of the new in- stitution.
 Among the trustees are Jacob M. Dickinson, with Governor Patterson as an ex officio trustee. There are eight other trustees from the South at large. s
 The erection of the new buildings will mean the expenditure of probably the greater part of the money sub scribed by the State and the city ge- sides what will be realized by the sale of the Peabody buildings and grounds in South Nashville.
 The $1,0OO, 900 fund coming from the Peabody fund trustees cannot be put into the buildings, and only the income therefrom can be used in It's mainten- ance. It Is distinctly set forth that there will be no merger between the college for teachers and the uniVer- aifV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
INSANE MAN DEFIES
 POSSE IN GEORGIA

Augusta. Ga, Aug. 7.-R- E. Dun nington, insane, armed and barricaded in his home four miles from here. Nstooi off force of four deputies sent to capture him today.
 .Reinforcements were called for in Augusta this afternoon. Dunnington has a shot gun and several boxes of cartridges and for two days has been terrorizing the neighborhood about his home until chased to cover to- day
 Dunnington tonight was still hold ing out in his house which was sur rounded by officers. He at one time lasted for fifty-one days, he claims. and Jefiantly told the officers tonight that he would fast that long again before he would surrender. During the day he slightly wounded Deputy Sher- if NJ c. Whittle with bird shot.
 Dunnington was formerly an inmate of the State insane asylum and re- gently wrote some articles about the State asylum which caused an inves- tigation of the situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
BANK FUNDS MISSING
 AND so IS B0OKKEEPER

Toledo. O.. Aug. 7.-J. E. Alvord. Secretary and Treasurer of the CQn- tinental Trust and Savings Bank Com pany, today announced that s4.000 of the banks cash Is gone. and also gave out the information that a trusted bookkeeper of the bank has been miss ing since July 29
 According to Mir. Alvord. the teller had put on the time lock fifteen min utes after counting the money in the safe. The several packages of $5 and 3l0 bills are supposed to have been ahstncted during the interim. Pack ages of sl and s2 bilis similar in size were substituted for those bills of larger denomination and the bands showing the larger amounts had been shifted to them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
ENGLAND,s nUDoET.
Significant Speech fin the House O
 E,0rsaa

Significant Speech in the House of
 Lords.
 London. Aug. 7.-Tne vexed question as to whether the House of Lords would interfere with the budget, which action the radicals declare would be unconstitutional, appears to be settled by the procurement of Lord Lansdowne. leader of the oppo- sition in the House of Lords. in Q speech at Caine, Wiltshire tonight. = Declaring the belief that the work ing classes desired tariff reform and not the taxation of capital and the ex :. propriation of property, Lord Lans- downe suggested that the House of Commons may not longer represent the will of the people. ta
 Those who advance the extreme claims in behalf of the commons" he said, declare that any measure, how ever violent. however little 1t may have been discussed in parliament and no matter whether 1t has been prop. erly put before the people, must be passed over the heads of the House of Lords
 The scheme of the House of Lords is much more moderate. We recoR- nize that the will of the people must prevail in the end, but we demand 'that the people of the country be giv- eu full and sufficient opportunity to express that will with full and sum cient knowledge of the subject.
 Upon that issue" declared Lord Lansdowne. "the Lords are ready to try conclusions in the great struggle which must surely be upon us befora very long. The lords are ready n meet their adversaries and will accent the verdict of the people"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
UNUSUAL DROWNING
s1'HU wlTn nzSslns HEAD In rSn rsSTnaiAn.
Toet Caught in the wesdwork, and
 Swung Heaa Dewnwara--He was 44 PowerlesS To Save s Hanself.

Hanging from trestle of the Mont gomery Traction Company. his feet en- tangled in the woodwork. and his head submerged in . shallow stream or clear water. George walker a negro, was found yesterday morning by a workman near the Blue Store in North Montgomery. About the banks of the little stream were marks showing that the negro had made . desperate strug- gle for his life. His foot in the trestle work was also twisted by the mans efforts to free himself.
 Coroner Tice viewed the body yester- day morning shortly before o'clock. Searching the body 1t was discovered that the mans gold watch and set of dice were still upon his person. Negroes who had gathered about the scene of the accident stated that the body had been found about daylight. and that everyone had been afraid to touch the body until the arrival of the officers. Coroner Tice therefore gave his verdict as accidental drowning.
 Walker. so his wife stated to Coroner Tice, left his home about 8 o'clock Fri- day night to visit . cousin who lived in town. She argued with him to re- main at home. but hs insisted upon his visit. She waited for his return to . late hour. but thought nothing of his absence until she saw the crowd of people about the trestle.
 Going over to the trestie she had identifed the body of her husband. and asked that the officers be telephoned for It was at first thought that the negro had met with foul play, but the statements of those who first saw the body. together with the fact that none of the mans .valuables had been re- moved from hisaperson. convinced the Coroner that theN Nesro's death was ae- cfdentai.
 The circumstances surrounding the accident are not known. That 1t oe- cured after 12 o'clock is the opinion of the Coroner. Street cars on the Riverside iine pass over the trestle ev- cry half hour during the night up to i2 o'clock. and none of the motormen or conductors had made report of the accident
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.

Salt Lake, Utah. Aug. 7.-The forty third national encampment Of the Grand Army of the Republic began to- night with the arrival of Gen. Henry Neyius Comma m nder-in Chief. accom- panied by the official stafr and mem bers of the, Executive Committee of tho National Council of Administration
 The campaign for the next place or encampment has already begun St- Louis and Sioux City being the t"c principal claimants.
 For the office of Commander-in- Chief, former Governor Samuel Van Sant of Minnesota and former Attorney Gen eral William Ketcham of Indiana are mentioned. Governor Van Sant has arrived and next Monday he will open his headQuarters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
MAJOR LEAGUE STARS MAY TAKE THE ROAD

Cincinnati. ohio. Aug IA post session series of ball games to be played by team of some of the best known players in the major leagues In tour beginning here and end ing with a number of games on the Western coast is' being planned. Among those heading the movement are Richard Esan. of the Cincinnati Nationals and Charles Irwin, former third baseman for Cincinnati the latter being now arranging the Cali fornia end of the proposed scheme.
 The idea Is to organize team of former Californi players to make the pilgrimage. playing games entour ana winding up with several games in California.
 Among those named as prospective players on the team are: Bliss, of St. Louis; Easterly. of Cleveland; stan age. of Detroit; Krause. of Phiia- deiphia; Overall, of Chicago; Johnson. of Washington; Leifieid. of Pittsburg; Heit Miller, of Philadelphia; Egan Of Cincinnati, Sweeney of Boston; Hal Chase. of New York; Mitchell and oakes of Cincinnati. and Ellis of St. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
state to Oner Reward .

St. Louis. Mo, Aug. 7.-Acting Governor Gmelich of Missouri today said that as soon as he is officially notified. he will offer a reward of $500 for the capture of each of the kidnappers of Grace and Tommasso Viviano, who were taken from their homes here last Monday. Chief of Police Creevy notified him at noon of the kidnapping. A clothier near the union depot told the police that last Monday three men brought a boy and girl into his room and purchased a new outfit for the boy. The clothes were changed in the rear of the store, and then the party entered the depot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
Pittsburw Makes It Two.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 7-Pittsburg took both games of a doubie- header from Boston here today. the first by a score of c to (, and the second to I. Both Willis and Moore pitched splendid ball in the second game, but the 10. cals' hits were more timely.
 Score, first game: R. H. E Boston .......... 900 004 ooo-4 Pittsburg ....... 001 04O 01'--6 II 2
 Batteries -Mattern, White and Ora. ham: Leifield, Brandon and Gibson Time 1:45. Umpires, Klem and Kane.
 Score, second game: R. Fl. E. Boston .......,.. 100 900 00V--1 1
 Batteries Willis and Gibson: Moore and Graham. Time. 1880. Umpires. klem and Kane.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
poI,v,nu Congress Opens.

La Paz. Bolivia, Aug. 7-The Boliv- tan Congress was opened today by President Montes. The Presidents mes sage explained the status Of the oo1ntry's foreign relations. He left 1t to Congress to decide whether or not Bolivia should accept the decision fin the boundary dispute with Peru, hand ed down recently by President Alcorta, of Argentina. He said that Bolivia's relations with Peru were friendly and he expressed the hope that the pres- ent situation would not cause any dif- ficulty with that cocntry. President eIact Eldoro Villazon will assume office 10.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
Faxoriten rare nndIy.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 7.-Seven ex- cellent races were run off at the Wind sor track this. afternoon. Favorites. and Roseboro were the only success full choices. The days feature was the Windsor selling stake at a mile and a wards anu 1t went to old. Honesty, s-5. making new track record.
 First race. three-year- -olds and up. seiing six ss XEnr svaedaTe ayeT iSS Ida D., 105; Blagg, l0Ti Hyperion T.. 113: Minnie Bright s7; Tremargo, lo2; Youthfui, 1o4; Elfan. 1o7; Goily Ding.
 'S Second race, two.year-oids, i've and one half furlongs-Belle Clem, S7; La Toupee. Tommy Wood, Caronceiet, sI; Sir ormonde. 100; Hallack: The Ge1er- M peFiai. Ben K. sieet. Paul Dayis, Short
 rSii Third raes. threesysar.oids and up. qof; p1S Cold Col Treasurs. Dr. Waldo Briggs, Michael Angelo, ss.
 Fourth race. all Sss;:.a sgss lve sna spgass 0ass oceen. 100; Knight Deck. 1os; Wood lane, Coiloquy, 10e; Plantland. Toy Boy, Potent. Lawrence P. Daley. 10S. Little osage. Smiley corbett' III; Theo.
 Pn' Fifth race. three-year-olds and up. selling, six furlongs-Many Colors, sl: Duke of Milan. ss: Fulford.. ss; Steel. lo2: Jim Myers: 04: Desirous. 1o6; 100; Capeweil, 1o2; Johnnie Blake. 104: Hallet. 11o.
 Sixth race, four-yea ar-olds and ups selling, mile and one-sixteenth-.La Baidur. ss; Boe Ma. 104; Maid Militant. lO5: The Shaughran, Elder, 106; Harry Richeson, HOT: A. Muskoday, 110; Hands Around, 99: Grotesque. 94: Bell Scott, dfofF 1nR. mel. 107; Baron Fisher. 107; Uncle Toby.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
ORDER TO POLICE
CHIEF SAYS LAW WILL BE ENF0KC.
VIII Detail Special Men in PIail Clothes, Whose Duty ft will
 be to Unearth Violations.

Every policeman in Montgomery has received special order from Chief Tay- for to enforce the Carmichal state- wide prohibition law to the letter. That the statute will be enforced to the full lest. Chief Taylor will select four men. to don plain clothes, and visit every soft drink stand, and every probable harborage of liquor sale. to see to the enforcement.
 Monday or Tuesday Chief Taylor will ask for volunteers to make mp the plain clothes detachment, and will se- lect. from the volunteers the four best suited to the purpose.
 "I will ask for volunteers" said Chief Taylor last night. because I believe that man. doing the work willingly. will accomplish better and fuller re. suits. than one who Is ordered without his desires having been ascertained."
 And the law will be enforced, too" declared the chief. positively.
 There will be no talk of as far as we are able for we are able now under the new bill, to carry out every pro- vision. and it will be done. There will be no favor. there will be no failure. The law will be enforced" Chief Taylor issued positive orders to his men last night. telling of his plans. The orders were:
 0eneraI Order. ,A ITO all policemen.
 As the new prohibition bill Is vir- tually passed. and will no doubt be- come a law within the next few days. and 1t being so framed that 1t will be possible to enforce. this is to order that each of you notify every soft drink stand on your respective beats that the prohibition bill will be strictly en- forced immediately 1t becomes a law. While 1t will be the business of every policeman to enforce the law. I will de- tail four men in plain clothes to visit all soft drink stands and will ask for volunteers for four men for this spec iai work. selecting those think best suited.
 By order of the Chief of Police.
 w. H. Taylor. Chief"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
pRINCE A BANKRUPT

Vienna. Aug. IA petition to de- clare Prince Miguel de Braganza bankrupt has been drawn at the in- stance of his creditors to the amount of s10,OOO and submitted to the Vienna courts.
 The petition was not granted now a,Ar owing to the absence of Prince NioueI who left Vienna some time go and is believed to be in Scotland on shooting expedition at the pres
 Prince Miguers engagement to Miss Anita stewart of New York was re- gently announced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
China is Defled.

Pekin, Aug. 7.-In defiance of the protestations of China, Japan today began the construction of the Antung- Mukden Railroad.
 < Work was started by Japanese engi- neers and constructors. who have been awaiting the outcome of the negotia- tions for several months. simuItan- eously at hsend of the line. They acted on instructions from Tokio. \ The feeling of Japan in this matter which Is due to China's objection to changing the existing narrow guage of the, line to the standard guage of the connecting lines in both Korea and Manchuria, was reflected here to- day by a Japanese official of high standing who said that China-Japanese rotations at the present moment bore dangerous resemblance to those oi 1904.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
CORDOvA MAN SHOOTS
 WIFE, THEN KILLS SELF

cordova. Ala. Aug. 7---walter Gip- son this afternoon shot and killed him self. after attempting to kill his wife and one-year-old boy.
 Three shots were fired at Mrs. Gip- son and one shot penetrating her arm. she fell He thought she. was dead snd fred at the child. the bullet going through its clothes. He then frei q bullet into his own breast His est words were: .I would die easy if Aknew Mag was dead | Domestic differences are said to aave caused the tragedy.