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The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

The sobranje of Bulgaria has passed
a law imposing a tax of about three
dollars on all unmarried men who are
80 years old and older. At Tirnova
the ancient capital, it has been GUS
tom for many years to humiliate un-
married men. On the first Monday in
Lent al manageable men who had
not selected life partners in the carni-
val season were beaten on sight with
inflated pigs bladders. The bachelors
always dreaded the day, while the
girls looked forward to it with pleas
ure. Since the tax act has been
passed the bachelors of Tirnova have
entered a formal protest against the
continuance of the practice. They
say they will gladly pay the tax, but
want the chastisement declared un-
lawful.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25
MEN eossiPs.

Every now and then some one sug-
gests revival of the good old duck
ing stool. Magistrate Tighe of Brook
lyn is the latest advocate. What we
need" he says, "is a ducking plank
and millpond with which to punish
the women gossips." Why women gos-
sips only? Do men never gossip mali
ciously? And If they do, why are they
not hailed into court as often as wo-
men are and admonished to keep their
tongues from wagging defamation of
character? Perhaps it is largely be-
cause women, high and low, are ex-
empt from the terms of an unwritten
code that strikes men dumb, says the
Philadelphia Press. A man on the
street knows that he must pay instant
penalty for unbridled speech, or eat
his words. Naturally, If he is wise he
is cautious and speaks low. But he
gossips all the same. Indeed. are not
men in the mass more inveterate gos-
sips than women? Shakespeare's citi-
zens do the real gossiping in his plays,
even though he followed tradition in
personifying rumor as a dame-"if my
gossip report me an honest woman OF
her word" You will find as much live
ly and inane chit-chat in any mans
clubhouse as in any woman's. The
hotel and theater lobbies seethe with
the gossiping of men. No village sew
ing circle or mite society can equal
the incessant buzz at the grocery
store; and when it comes to down.
right, earnest, unfiagging dissection of
reputation and pernicious tittle-tattle
there is no body of women in the land
that can hold a candle to the foolish
headquarters.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

A French firm ranking as the most
extensive of its kind in the world an
nounces the intention of moving Its
plant, or a very large part thereof, to
Paterson, N. j., where the business OF
dyeing and manufacturing silks will
be continued. 4 is not so many years
ago since the idea of producing good
silks in the United States was ridi.
culed as utterly chimerical. To-day
American silks rank well alongside
the best imported goods, and now
noted silkmakers are bringing their
establishments here from other lands.
Protection did it, and will do, abund.
antly for any nation which applies the
principle Understandings.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

The fact that the necessities of life
have increased in price Sc per cent. in
the last 13 years doesn't worry the
farmer. The city man may have pleas
ures that are denied to him, but when
1t comes to table groaning with good
things the countryman is the real
epicure.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

The speed maniacs of the age have
made one radical mistake. They have
aimed for speed before establishing
the degree of pressure which present
day mechanism will resist. Conse-
quently, the strain they impose upon
the mechanical part of their vehicles
is beyond the latter's power of endur-
ance.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

The football season has now ended
with a record of fatalities larger than
ever known before in the history Of
the game. Either the rules of play
must be changed or the game put
under the ban.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

Use their telescopes as they will.
astronomers are unable to discern any
expeditions near either pole of Mars
a strong proof that the planet is unin-
habited.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

Soon 1t will be possible to qualify
for the ministry by taking a corre-
spondence course. Thus the post office
becomes a means of grace.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

Chicago is Dragging about possess
ing the ideal husband. 1t seems from
the fuss being made over him that he
is one of the rare curiosities of the
times out there.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

California should arrange to have
its earthquakes at the fruit-picking
season and then put barrels under
meath the trees.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

A Chicago banker states that there
is a considerable demand for money.
So he's a married man, too. it ap-
pears.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

OF course, our 1909 naval scores are
great, but, aw. shucks! just glance at
our football scores!
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-25

If the monorail train does not hurry
the flying machine will get there first.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10

L. S. A. which comes to the Illinois
for afternoon and evening perform
ances tomorrow, is said to be unusual
" rich in effects. a Partisan salol,
Turkish seraglio and Oriental palace
are each realistically shown The
American girl and the equally strenu-
Gus American lover. certainly do
things while abroad, and following
them on the stage is to be absorbed
in a maze If splendid Kaleidoscope
situations. The musical numbers are
said to be good, and the large and fine
singing chorus stunning in a variety
of expensive and beautiful costumes
Yankee Doodle Detective."-Jame.
Kyrle Mace Hdy's new comedy drama
1.-THE Yankee Doodle Detective viii
| be the attraction at the Illinois mex
! Tuesday and promises to be one of tn.
feature attractions of the season Mr.
MacCurdy is we'll known as an aCto
and playwright and this. his lates
production. under the management o
Charles H. Wuerz, is conceded to h
his best effort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10
FASTER SCHEDULE.
Rock Island Announces It Will
No Longer Observe Western
Speed Agreement.
MAIL CONTRACT THE PRIZE
Chicago Denver Trains Will Have
Iheir Time Reduced Nearly
Two Hours.

The latest development in the speed
war of the western railroads between
Chicago ana the Pacific coast, which
was brought about by the decision nf
the Hin lines to make a bid for the
mail contract to the Pacific coast and
the announcement of the Burlington
that it would no longer observe the
western speed agreement, came yes
terday from the Rock Island road
General Bsseitgers Agent L. NJ. Al
len ANNOUNCED that the Rock Island
would make cuts in the time of Its
fastest trains to Denver and Colorado
TO meet those of the Huntington. North
Vest tern. 81. Paul aud Union Pacific
previoastsa m ade~puhlic..~
The reductions in schedules range
from an hour and twenty minutes Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10
JAMES KYRLE MAC CURDY, II
THE YANKEE DOODLE DETEC-
TIVE" TO BE SEEN
HERE SEPT. IA.

the time between the Atlantic seahoard
and Colorado
Whether The Santa Fee will enter the
competition as far as Denver and Colo.
RADIO Springs are concerned has not
yet been announced. although the road
has stated its intention of cutting 10
hours from the running time between
Kansas City and the Pacific coast, If
the government will give it the mail
contract.
AS the Santa Fee has the long line
to Denver from Chicago. this cut in
service is not considered probable. al
though it may make some reductions
A report that the Santa Fe might re
taliate by cutting the rates from Chi
cago TO Denver from $50 to $25 was
denied yesterday by officials of the
road
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10

Aledo Sunday evening about o'clock
and was bowling along at fairly good
pace in front of the residence of Otis
Reader near Aledo. A team owned ~
Lisle Turner which had been hitched
in front of A. P. Painters home he
came frightened. broke loose and
dashed down the road.
Farber did not hear the team COM
ing until it was too late and the buggy
crashed full into the machine. The
tongue of the vehicle struck Farber
in the stomach and tore open an ugly
wound. The noise caused by the i'm
pact between the buggy and the auto
mobile attracted the attention of neigh,
bors and they rushed to Farber's as
sistance. He was picked up and car
Yried into a nearby house where he was
given medical attention. His condi-
ton was so serious. however, that he
failed to sRgain consciousness. Farbe!
was unmarried and is survived by his
mother and brother The auto was ii
most a complete wreck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10
Pork.

Pork.
September. 1886. 2352. 23.35. 1852
January. 1905, 1927. 1895, 1927.
Lard.
September, 12.15, 1215, 1212, 1215.
October, 1915, 1217, 1912, 1917.
January, 1867, 1911, 1000. 1912.
Ribs.
September. 1167. 1915, 1865, 11.75.
October. 11.55, 11.60. 11.45. 1L60.
January. $50, 9.62, 9.47, 9.62.
Receipts today-Wheat, 6S: corn
|322; oats, 1871; hogs, 10000; cattle. :,
600; sheep, 10000.
Estimated receipts Saturday-Wheal
Sc; corn, $50; oats. los; hogs, 5000
Hog market opened steady Hogs
left over 5000 Light. $S.O0mS45,
mixed and butchers. $7.S5mS $50: goo1
heavy, $765@S,55; rough heavy, $7.Gi
@79O.
Cattle market opened strong.
Sheep market opened steady
Omaha-Hogs, 5000; cattle, 700
Kansas City-Hogs, 5000; cattle
5000
Hog market closed slow, general,
steady. Bulk sales, sS.10@S.35; rougi
heavy. $7.65@7.90; light, SS.000S.45
mixed and butchers. $7S5@S.50; gooe
heavy. S7.6o@S50.
Cattle market closed shade higho'
Sheep market closed steady
Northwestern receipts:
Minneapolis-Today, 513; last week
35S; last year, 491.
Duluth-Today, All; last week, 1876
last year. 503.
Export clearances-Wheat and flour
22S,000; corn, 5000: oats, 5000.
Liverpool opening cables-Wheat z
to / d. higher. corn "a higher.
Liverpool closing Wheat Il to IL
higher. corn Il lower 10 a higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10

AUTO ACCIDENT
PROVES FATAL
Watson Farber Of Millersburg,
Is Dead as Result of
Collision.
WAS INJURED SUNDAY
Since That Time No Hope Had Been
Entertained for His Recovery
Mas Unmarried.
WAS INJURED SUNDAY

Millersburg. H., Sept; 10 Especially
AFTER lingering between life and
death since Sunday evening from the
effects of injuries received in a COLI
sion between a runaway team and the
automobile' in which he was riding,
Watson Farber, aged %. farmer re-
siding north OF this city, died last even
ing at the home of his brother. His
death was not unexpected as no hopes
had been held out by his physicians
since the fatal accident He hal been
in an unconscious state since the acct
dent.
Farber was returning home from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10

an hour and a half After Sunday.
Sept. II, the Rocky Mountain Limited
will continue to leave Chicago at $50
Ia m. daily. but will arrive i'll Denver
and Colorado Springs at 12;55 p. IN.
the following day instead OF 2:l5. rs az
present. East Bound this train will
leave Colorado Springs and Denver 1T
8 a. m instead of 1890. as at present,
arriving in Chicago at l:59 p m. in.
stead of 4:59
Better Eastern Connections.
These trans will thus be enabled
to make closer connection with all I'M
portant trains to and from the east
including the two IS hour trains from
New York. and appreciably shorten
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10
YOU TAKE NO RISK.

If you suffer constipation in any form,
We believe we can furnish YOU permanent
relief. If we fail, the medicine will cost
you nothing. We want you to try Rexall
Orderliessy They arc eaten shseS andy, do
not grippe or purge. cause no inoahvenience
whatever, and can be taken any time day
or night. Try them today at our risk.
Two sizes, Ioc. and 25c.
THOMAS DRUG co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.


Todays Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Sept. 10-Following are
the wholesale prices on the local,
market today:
Provisions and Produce.
Live Poultry - Hens, per pound
Toe; spring chickens, per pound, 15c;
$3.50 to $3.50 per dozen
Butter-Dairy, &c to csc; creamery,
29c.
Lard--13c
Potatoes-60c.
Onions-50c.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn, re; oats, SIC.
Forage-Timothy hay, $40; straw,
Sc.
Coal-Lump. per bushsI. lac; slack
1850.
All the news all the time-The Argus.
ARGUS.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10

Don't waste your money buying
pIasters when you can get a bottle
of Chamberlain Eminent for CSC.
A piece of flannel dampened with
this Eminent is superior to any plas-
ter forz5ame back. pains in the side
and chest, and much cheaper. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10
Conference Elects officers,

Bloomington, H.. Sept. 10.-Oficers
for the ensuing year were elected ut
yesterdays session of the Illinois Dis
trict Methodist Protestant conference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, Sept 10.-Following are tn
quotations on the markets today:
Wheat.
September, 1925. 1895. 101H u, 1881
December. 961a. SO. 96M. 97%.
May, 99a, 1915, 1914, 10G7s.
Corn.
September, CTS, 6S. CTS, 67%.
December. COZ, G0A, 59%, Co.'s.
May, G2H, G212. G11s, G23s.
Oats
September. sem. 4O1s. 1895. 40h.
December. .39B, 1915. 80 1914.
May, 41A, 1871, 41as, i2ls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10

at Weldon as follows: President, Rev.
L. S. Kidd. Foosland; secretary. Rev.
a. l.. Dark, Gibson City: state secre-
tary, w H. Lewis, Elgiu; conference
steward, A. J.. Christie, Freeport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10
LAST AFTERNOON EXCURSION
Saturday. Sent. IL.

oHIUFtIty, StUt' 1T.
Excursion to Muscatine on steam
er Columbia Sept. II. Leaves p.
III. Telephone west 1SS. or new
phone 5152.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10
ADJUSTMENTS
ILLINOIS THEATER BOOKINGS.

HLlNofs THEATER BOOKINGS.
Sept. 1I-"Giri Of the U. 5. A." mat
inee.
Sept. J2--Lymnn Twins, matinee.
Sept. 14-"The Yankee Doodle Detec-
tive
sept. Is-"wixard of wiseiand, mat
inee.
Sept. 19-Pnpke-ketchel Fight Pict-
ures.
sept. 23-Mnhara's Mipstrels.
sept. 2f--"The Hue Mouse.
Sept. 25--''Jnne Eyre. matinee.
Sept. .6-"Prince Of Tonight mat
Inee, with Henry +. Woodruff
Sept. 2s-Shubert's MERRY Widow
Remarried.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10
New York Stocks,

New York, Sept t0-Following are
the quotations on the stock market to,
day:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10

Lymans Come Sunday.--The LYMAN
twin brothers, who have a popular fol
lowing here, bring their new musical
comedy, The Prize Winners. to the
Illinois Sunday. giving matinee and
evening performances.
Two Performances Tomorrow.-The
scenic investiture of THE Girl From
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10

All the news all the time-The Argus
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-10

School Supplies of All kinds-SIates Tablets, Compost
ton Note Books, Bags Straps, Rules Pencil Boxes,
Globes Maps, Registers, Encyclopedias, etc.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-02-16
SUDDEN Death OF
D. H. eagle TODAY
WELL KNOWN PIONEER OF
TWO STATES PASSES AWAY
THIS MORNING.

d. H. eagle. well known rancher
on Castle Creek, died suddenly this
morning. Mr.. eagle has been scry-
ing as juror al the present term OF
court, being in attendance at court
daily He was in town yesterday.
going home last night. The news
OF his sudden death came as shock
to all of his friends.
lie was born at Mineral Point
Wisconsin, Feb. 2S 1889, and in 18z 9
went to California. lie remained
there six years, coming to Montana
IN 1865, being thus a pioneer OF two
states. He leaves widow and three
sons, the latter veing Vernon, who
is IN California; Len and West, and
one sister, who resides in Texas. Ar
rangements for the funeral have not
yet been completed.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-02-16
NOW ON TRIAL
Jury Secured Yesterday in an Hour and A Half
Intense Interest Is Manifested in the
Trial Of This Noted Case.

The intense interest taken by the
public IN the case of M. E. Arthur
Froembling, formerly chief account
ant tor the Power Mercantile COM
pany, on a charge of grand larceny,
was manifested yesterday and today
by the crowd in attendance, the court
room being far too small to accommo-
date all who wished to hear the tes-
timony. The jury was secured before
noon yesterday, and following the
opening statement for the state, the
taking of testimony was begun, with
Manager w. D. Symmes, of the com
pany, as the first witness Froembl-
ing is charged in this case with grand
larceny in appropriating a total of
S59.80 paid in by Mrs. Hegelson and
Murray & Millsap on Jan. 2, 1908.
1t is impossible to say just how
long the trial will last, as the exami-
nation OF the experts with regard to
the packages of slips covering the
sales of the store by days may oc-
cupy great deal of time. The case
ought to reach the jury, it is thought
by Thursday at the latest, and it may
be in their hands tomorrow night.
Motions Overruled.
The case came up in chambers at
9:3O Monday morning, with Odell
Mcconnell, of Helena, and Frank F.
Smith, of this city, representing the
defendat. while Roy F. Ayers and
o. w Be1den anneared for +bo e+,+
The defense made a motion to quash
the information, which was overruled
and demurrer met the same fate.
These preliminaries being disposed of,
the scene Of action was transferred
to the court ROOM which was crowd
ed with witnesses, jurors and spec
tators Mrs. Froembling, who re-
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-02-16

Gently came out from the east with
her little daughter, occupied seat
back of the defendant and his counsel.
Jury Is Secured.
The task of securing a jury did not
take as long as expected. Most of
those called into the box had heard
something of the case and many OF
them had read the published report,
but except small number who had
talked with witnesses, they were un-
prejudiced as to the merits OF the
action
Vaclav Hruska said he had listened
to an exposition of the affair from
Felix Rehore, formerly with the Pow
er Mercantile company, who pre-
tended to relate the facts to him.
This did not impress him greatly
because, he said Felix was much
inclined to talk too much," the re-
mark causing some amusement, es-
pecially among all those who used to
know the talkative Felix.
Ernest Bullard, of Kendall, said he
had no opinion as to the guilt or in
nocence of the accused and was en-
tirely without prejudice. He passed
perfect examination, but late, after
he had been passed, Mr.. Ayers asked
him if Sunday evening he had not, in
talk with Mr.. Teagarden, said that
any one who stole money s-o-.. 4 60
poration ought 10 -: ava- viii, It.
Mr. Bullard denicd having made any
such statement with great emphasis,
and when peremptorily challenged,
retired, showing considerable indig-
nation at any such inputation. Sew
eral Jurors were excused because
they were indebted to the Power
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-02-16
Continued on page 4.)

and then after it has reached this
coveted position, a majority Of mem
bers must be persuaded to vote for
It, And then it must run the double
gauntlet in the other house, and, ii
successful, it is then referred to the
governor, who may sign it or not,
as he sees fit.
Now that the steering committees
have been appoined house and senate
committees may be expected to dis
gorge many bills which have been in
their possession SO long as to be al
most hoary with age. In fact, the
house began the process Friday, and
bills which were among the first in
troduced, were reported But MANY
OF these will never reach the black
board for consideration in committee
of the whole, the steering committees
smotherlng them, and chalking up SO
many other measures that these will
never be reached.
Events the past week indicate that
not until the assembly adjourns will
notices, plans and schemes for the
enactment for a direct primary law
cease. Both house and senate are
fertile in this respect. but the opinion
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-02-16

prevails that nothing will be accom-
pllshed, and that direct primary
measure will be one OF the things
lett undone by this session.
The fault for this will lie solely
with the republicans. The Claybere
bill passed the house and was killed
III the senate; the Donlan bill passed
the senate and was killed in the house
But then came Harbert, of kalispell,
republican member, with a resolu-
ton providing for the appointment
OF JOINT committee, the members to
be selected by the democratic and
republican caucuses of each house. to
frame a bill which would meet the
exactions of both parties The resolu
ton was passed by the house, and
the morning following its passage,
Plerson, of Carbon, was announced
as the democratic member. The re-
publlcas refused to name member,
and will continue to refuse accord
ing to an announcement in local
republican paper, which seemingly
speaks with authority. But to save
their faces, the republicans will hold
caucus Tuesday to decide upon a
new direct primary measure which
will be introduced
Why, it is being asked here, if the
republicans are sincere in their dec
laration that they want a direct pri-
mary enacted, do they not support
the resolution which was offered bv
their own members?
Thomas Henry Carter is the un-
failing answer. He must go back to
Washington two years hence, and to
accomplish this, it is necessary that
the people be not permitted to have
voice through the direct primary.
This must be left to the legislature.
50 far as his political life is con
cerned, Gum Shoe" Donlan is suf-
fering from senile decay Tired of
his dlctatorial tactics, members Of the
senate took matters in their own
hands this week, and in a trice show
ed the Missoula county senator lust
where he belonged and where he
would have to remain. Two of his
bills were killed, but the bitterest ,ill
OF all came when he was left off the
steering committee. And he had
been boasting of how he would be
the chairman of that committee, He
would fix" unruly senators who had
failed to toe the mark.
The anti-poolroom bill, limitin~
racing meets in the state to IA days
and prohibiting all pool rooms, has
passed both houses and will probabI
be signed next week. The senate ba>
the fsh and game bill, and it is ex
pected it will be passed.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-02-16
COURT HOUSE IS FINISHED
Will Be Formally Turned Over To the Commits.
sioners On Thursday by Contractor
William OIiVer.-Brief Description.

The magnificent county court
house is now completed and on
Thursday will be formally turned
over by Contractor William Oliver to
the county The structure is one
that reflects credit upon all who have
been connected with it and will stand
as monument to the progressive
ness OF the people of Fergus county,
the ability and honesty of the county
commissioners, and the intelligence
and skill of Mr.. Oliver. Mr.. Gauntt.
the architect of the original plans, is
also entitled to credit, but the two
men, aside from those named, es-
pecially deserving OF praise, are Geo.
ID. Eastman, the supervising archi-
tect, and Lee Dysert, the superin-
tendent. The building stands near
the center of the court house square
and rises in stately proportions 100
feet above the foundation and ll2
feet to the top Of the flagstaff on the
dome. The architecture is Of the
Mission style and the building is
constructed of reinforced conretc
faced with pressed brick and orna-
mented with terra Gotta.
No Undue Haste.
Mr.. Oliver could, by pushing work
unduly, have finished the building
some time ago but he has gone
ahead slowly in order that the con
crete might be seasoned, and it stands
today as solid as granite, without a
crack or flaw from top TO bottom.
Ground was broken in August, 1907.
and since then the work has pro
gressed steadily, the best skill being
employed on every part OF it, and il
has been finished without single
serious accident Of any kind