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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
Little Opposition to the
Measure is Mani
tested.
TO AID ROCK ISLAND
If 1t Becomes a Law 1t Will Re-
Iieve City of Rock River
Bridges.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 21.-(Special)
Representative II. l.. Wheelan's bill
authorizing cities and villages to trans
fer to the county bridges outside of the
corporation was passed by the house
last evening by vote of II to IL.
Ballot Perfunctory.
Springfield, H., May 21.-Purely per
functory balloting marked the 91st
joint session for the election of a SEN
ator today. Hopkins was given 16
votes, Shurtleff and Stringer each,
and number of complimentary votes
were cast for other persons.
Blow for Cigarets.
Springfield. ILL.,, May 21.-The anti
cigaret bill passed the house last night
by a vote of SO to 2. The bill prohib-
its absolutely the manufacture, sale,
or giving away of cigarets within the
state. 1t is the bill of the Anti-Cigaret
League of America. and was passed by
the house in exactly the form urged
by Miss Lucy Page CASTOR and the
anti cigaret lobby.
Miss CASTOR was overwhelmed with
joy as the roll called showed that her
pet measure had been successful.
Il am too full for utterance," she
said. Il am certain the senate will
pass the bill, because the majority of
the senators have agreed to pass the
fhrnroh hnnSc y
"Dry" Bill Advanced.
The dry" bill, which makes it I'M
lawful for any brewery or person finan-
cially interested in one, to hold any fl
nancial interest in a dramshOp, wealth
cred the storm in the house yesterday
and was advanced to third reading al
the night session in an amended form
Not being satisfied that the bill, as
originally introduced by Representa-
tive Behrens, is strong enough in its
language, the local option members OF
the house insisted upon amendments
which make the measure more drastic
in it's terms. Under two amendments
that were offered by Representative
Hull and adopted by the house, the
breweries are not only denied finan
cial interest in the dramshop, but are
also excluded from having any interes
in the license or fixtures, either b!
mortgage or lease.
Mix-up on Machinery.
The Lederer bill, which passed thu
house by vote of S4 to AZ, ha
brought the assembly into mix-up ol
hazardous machinery legislation TIL
senate has already passed bill whicl
was framed by the special commission
that Investigated the subject last year
the material point of difference be
tween the two measures lying in tn
fact that the Lederer bill does not re
quire employees in factories and work
shops to examine their machines eac
day before they go to work and to re
port whether they are in safe an
proper condition. Lederer maintain
that this feature of the commission
bill is Joker" which was inserte
in the interests of the manufacturer!
May Affect Elevators.
A bill that may affect the large ell
vator interests was passed by tn
house yesterday afternoon in the shar
of the Adkins measure prohibiting MI
nopoly in the buying of grain, mill
cream. butter fat, and eggs, and pr,
viding fines for anyone who, to Great
a monopoly, pays more for commod
ty at one point than at another poll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
LIGHTING IS POOR
Bad Service at Soldiers Home
Only Flaw Found by House
Committee.
AFTER TOUR OF THE STATE
Charitable Institutions Otherwise il
Good Shape-Impressed With
BartOnville.

Springfield, Ill. May 21-Illinois
charitable institutions are in good
shape; their inmates are well cared
for, and the farms under the direction
of the various institutions are intelli-
gently managed, according to a report
made in the house of representatives
by it's committee appointed to visit and
inspect them.
The committee report, which is sign
ed by Representative Adkins, the
chairman; Rigney, BardilI, Hagan,
Troyer, Wellborn, Allison, Bolin, Fos-
ter, William Groves. McCullom. Fin
ley and Naylor, found only one consid-
|erable trouble, which was the lighting
system at the soldiers home at Quin-
Icy. Here, in spite of an expenditure
of $4,000 year for light, the commit
tee found it impossible to read news
paper by the light so purchased, and
was served with petition signed by
/, $40 old soldiers asking that a light
ing plant be installed. An appropria-
ton of $4,000 for this purpose is one
of the outgrowths of the committees
visit, and already mas been approved
| by the appropriations committees OF
| the senate and house.
| Commend BartOnvilIe.
OF apparently equal interest to the
committee was the general hospitaffoI
the insane at South Bartonville, where
in the buildings devoted to the care oI
the insane they found the doors un
locked, the windows unbarred, volun
teer female nurses for nearly all of the
wards, an S-hour day for all employees
and several other features practicet
nowhere else in the world in like in
stitutions.
"The patients are contented," the re
port says, "at least as much as is pos
sible i'm people in such condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
Meredith,s Body cremated.

London, May 21.-The body of George
Meredith, the novelist, who died May
Is, was cremated at Dorking this morn
ing in the presence of few members
of the family. There were no religious
services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
WIND LOOSENS ice AND STEAMER
MONCOL|AN IS FINALLY RELEASED

st. Johns, May 2l.-The steamer
Mongolian early today freed itself
from the ice pack off the entrance of
the harbor. in which it had been i'm
prisoned for two days.
Goes Into HarbOr.
After releasing itself the Mongolian
headed for the sheltered harbor of the
Bay of Bulls, where it is expected the
steamer will remain until the mouth
of st. Johns harbor is cleared of ice.
A heavy -easterly swell, which set in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
Peace Advocate Dead.

Cincinnati Ohio, May 21.-Williahl
Christie Fl IN, the noted world peacs
advocateS 1anthropist and million
aire. died i his home here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21

last night broke up the ice pack and
enabled the Mongolian to shake itself
Free
In Motion All Night.
All night there was constant com
motion in the great field, the big bergs
twisting and turning, while the pres
sure on the steamer was greater than
ever before. In shipping circles the
release of the Mongolian is looked
upon as particularly fortunate. as any
|easterly gale would have seriously in
jured the vessel zsss -, s-'--s--sy~- -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
Philippine Capitol Started.

Manila, May 21.-The corner stone
of the Philippine capitol building was
laid with impressive ceremonies today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
Urges General Treaty.

"We further urge" the platform
continues, 'the negotiation of a gen
eral treaty of arbitration between all
nations, and look forward with in
Icreasing hope to the day when treat
les of arbitration shall provide for ref
Ierence 10 The Hague of international
difficulties not settled by regular dip
lOmatiC negotiations"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
In Motion All Night.

The result of this vote was 30 for Dan.
vile and % for Aurora. S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
WHEELAN BRIDGE BILL is
PASSED BY LOWER HOUSE

in the same locality. The vote on the
bill stood 107 to 0.
House Charities Bill Cut.
Springfield, H., May 21.-The senate
appropriation committee, in action ON
the house charitable institution appro-
priation bills, already has Topped off
nearly a half million dollars from the
amounts granted by Representative
Shanahan's committee
This is in accordance with a pre-
announced program, it being the in
tention of the senate to reduce the al
lowances made by the house.
From the bill making the appropria-
tions for the ordinary expenses of the
institutions $135, 900 was cut and the
amount for social purposes, repairs and
improvements was reduced by $319,-
600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21

Springfield, ILL.,, May 21-The
house committee on railroads last
might reported out two bills making it
unlawful for members of the general
assembly to accept or use railroad
passes and increasing the salaries of
members to $2,500 year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
NO DENIAL TO BAILEY

Johnson Says He Wishes to be Under
stood by Southern Men.
st. Paul, May 21-Governor John A.
Johnson. when asked if he had read the
statement made in the United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
Taft Returns to Washington.

! Washington, May 21.-President Taft
and party returned from Charlotte
N. c., today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
Wants This Government to Act.

The United States government is
urged to take prompt action toward
|perfecting important measures iEaug-
urated in the complete development of
la system of arbitration and early initi-
awe in the establishment of an inter
especially desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21
THE PAST PLEASES
Lake Mohonk International Ar.
bitration Conference Sees
Progress.
BIG RESULTS IN DECADE
Declares i'm Platform Advocates of
World Peace Should Be Spurred
to New Effort.

Mohonk Lake, May 21.-The platform
adopted today by the Lake Mohonk
conference on International arbitration
reviews with profound satisfaction the
signal advance of the cause of inter
national justice during the past decade,
Ia progress uneXampled in a previous
period in history. 1t says the memor-
ative in the establishment of an inter-
peratively call for renewed effort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-21

in the same locality. The vote on the
! bill stood 107 to O.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-04-08
HOME NEWS.
All About Webster. Her People And
Her Visitors.
Corrected every Thursday

Easter flowers at w. II. 20.
Chas DENLY cigars at Twins,
Wearne has car OF Zenith coal
Call on Oscar Grue for abstracts,
Call and get acquainted-W. II. CO.
Roller skates -skates roller. w. II
Col
N. J. Serum, was down from Bristo
Monday
Seeds Seeds! Seedsl Dakota grown
w. H. Col
Ladies, look at the stationery bargains
at Twins.
When looking for the best seeds go to
w. II. Cost
Sam Groshong was over from Wan.
bay Tuesday.
We lead, others follow. Webster
Hardware Col
Harness oiled at 81 90 per set at Kad-
ing's city shop.
The county commissioners ale in SEES
sion this week.
II You wish loan Call on the First
National bank
Grant Ray transacted business in
Waubay Thursday.
The best is none to good for our GUS
toners. W. III. Go.
Mrs. John Perkins was over from
Holmqrist Monday.
u. A. Davis, of Waubay, was a visitor
here Monday night.
Mr. and Mrs. David Parks were over
from Butler Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Schultz autoed
from Bristol Tuesday.
An endless display OF wall paper at
Peabody's Drug store.
Goods of quality in and quantity at
Webster Hardware Co'sl
Fl. j Herman received another car
of Ford autos this week.
Mrs. j. III. Williams visited with
Waubay friends Monday
Henry Ash and son, Charles, were
over from Butler Monday
Lawyer Rex Harris was transacting
business in Bristol Monday.
Peabody's Drug store has the finest
line of wall paper in the city.
Don't forget the corset demonstration
at Teg q Sans April and 10
Ike Foltz was over from Bristol Fri
day and purchased few horses
Geo Flick, of Lily, was seen in Wal
lace Thursday Wallace World.
For seeds that grow go to the store of
quality. Webster Hardware Col
Nick Longen is moving into the Mike
Beirsbach house in east Webster.
Thirty-five full blooded Barred Rock
chickens for sale. Anton Karpen.
G. 9. Ray has moved his family into
the Wickre house in the First ward
Mrs. p. B Jenkins, OF waubay, was
visiting with Webster folk Monday.
Frank Wendt Sundayed at webste
with his brother. --Sisseton Curant.
Mrs. ]. Q. Moore visited relatives in
Aberdeen from Monday to Thursday.
We are prepared 20 store all kinds of
heaing stoves. w. b. a. G.. w. Dow.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-25
WOMAN DEAD.
RIVAL USED ACID
Mrs. Culbertson, Former
Chicagoan, Believed Vic
tim of Plot.

Vincennes. Ind, March 25.-Mrs. Rus
sell Cubertson, 25 years old, died to-
day. the supposed victim OF a jealous
rival for her husbands affections. Mrs
Culberson was found in a shed yes
terday afternoon unconscious. Her
arms and head were bound and one
arm and her face and throat burned
with carbolic acid, which, it is believed,
she had been forced to take by the
other woman, who is alleged to have
had a man accomplice.
The police were informed several
days ago of four letters threatening
the life of Mrs. Culbertson unless she
deserted her husband Each letter was
signed Beware" and the last, re-
ceived yesterday, was marked Good
bye over a skull and cross bones.
Mrs. Culbertson two years ago came
to Vincennes from a Chicago hospital.
One of her first engagements was at
the home of Joshua Brazleton, repub-
lican county chairman. There she met
Russell Culbertson, stepson of Brazle-
ton, and on Jan. 6, 1908, they eloped
to Lawrenceville and were married.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-25
Overfatness Condemned

Fat, or even fattish, women readers
who want to be in the mode this year
must understand that the demand is
for lines, not curves, and govern them
selves accordingly.
That means OFF with the fat. It
has become a duty. Many are trying
exercise or dieting; but it is certain
they will find these methods too slow
and unreliable The cheapest and SAT-
est way to get in form for the Direc-
toire mode is by means Of Marmola
Prescription Tablets. Any druggist Cor
the Marmola Company, Detroit, Mich.)
viii give you g large sized case of these
elegant little fat reducers. containing
a good. generous supply, for seventy
five cents, and even this quantity
should be enough to make a decided
impression on your excess fat. Many
have lost as much as a pound a day.
These Marmola Prescription Tablets
may be used with impunity and like
wise perfect confidence, for, being made
strictly in accordance with the famous
Marmola Prescription. they are, of
course, quite harmless. They are rath-
err beneficial than otherwise, in fact,
never disturbing the stomach or caus-
ing wrinkle Of the flesh.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-25
With Gary's
CoIored Folk

st. Luke Masonic lodge, No. 43, met
last night at Bennett hall. Ninth ave-
nue. and Washington street Mr.. Chas.
Jackson was given the second degree
The pupils Of the colored school Will
begin practice next week for an en-
tertainment to be given in a few weeks.
The proceeds will be used to purchase
pictures and books of Douglas, Dun
bar, and washington. The primary
aim, however. will be accustoming the
little folks to speak and act in pub
lie, and to give them a conscious
ness of ability. 1t is hoped that all
who love the memories of childhood
days and who know what an incentive
a little encouragement gives, will rally
to this, their, maiden effort.
Mrs. Champ and Mary Powell will
move to Zion city next Saturday to
make their future home.
Rev. Blake has returned from Chi
cago an ordained minister.
At present the First Baptist church
has nine candidates for baptism These
and others that may be added to the
fold will be baptized at Chicago dur
ing the spring.
We deliver the Furniture and Car
pets to your door, no extra charge-nc
waiting and at Chicago bargain prices
Spiegers, South Chicago's leading fur
niture store. Il
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-25
GUARD YANKEES
WITH WARSHIPS

Washington, March 25.-It developed
today at the state department that
United States warships are being held
at or near Fonseca Bay for the pro-
lection of the American Butterfleld
mining interests. 1t is understood that
the special activity of the ships in this
neighborhood is due to a report from
that company that its interests would
be seriously damaged by any clash OF
arms or military demonstration in that
neighborhood. Any military clash in
that quarter. however, would be the
signal for Intervention by either Mexi-
co or the United States.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-25
THEY TALKED ONLY
THROUGH FAMILY CAT.

Yonkers, n. Y, March 25,-The
will Of Susan Van Norstrand Pulv-
er. Of Hastings, and objections to
its acceptance, have been filed in
the Surrogate's court. Mrs Pulver
gave her whote estate to her daugh-
ter, cutting of her husband, John.
and her son, Henry L 1t is ex-
pected that when the case is heard
the true story of the arrangement
will be revealed
1t is said that for many years
Mr.. and Mrs. Pulver lived under the
same roof and ate at the same
table, but never spoke to each other
directly, always using a black cat
as an intermediary. In this way
Mrs. Pulver would say:
Il think I'll have some more coal.
don't you, pussy?" and the old gem
tlernan would go to the shed and
fetch in the coal without speaking
to his wife. When meals were
ready Mrs. Pulver would place them
on the table and say to the cat,
We'll. pussy. dinner Is ready for
the family Call them in"
Before she died Mrs. Pulver trans
ferred all her realty to her daugh-
ter. The remaining part. now con-
tested. is worth $4,000.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-25
OPTION FIGHT IN 2 CITIES
Saloon Forces Predict They
VIII Win in Elkhart
and Goshen.

Indianapolis, Ind. March 25.-Option
elections are being held in Elkhart
and Orange counties today. In Elk
hart county the temperance forces face
one Of the strongest foes attacked
under the new law. This county con-
tains both E1khart and Goshen, cities
of more than 10000 population each,
and both are claimed by the saloon
forces. State Senator Robert e. Proc
tor of Elkhart, who drafted the Proc
tor-Tomlinson bill upon which the
democrats made their fight for the re-
peal Of the county law in the recent
session of the legislature, has been a
leader in the fight against the option
lists in Elkhart.
If both Orange and Elkhart eoun-
ties vote dry" the saloons will have
been driven from thirty-eight of the
ninety-two counties OF the state by
county option law. Under this law.
54s saloons already have been closed.
There are twenty seven saloons in
Elkhart and seventeen in Goshen.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-25
MRS. TAFT DECLINES
D. A. r. PRESIDENCY

Cincinnati, O., March 25-Mrs. VIII
liam H. Taft has been offered and has
declined nomination for the presi-
dency of the national organization Of
Daughters of the American Revolution.
With this announcement today comes
the intimation that pique was a promi-
nent feature in the reasons given by
the first lady of the land for her re-
fusal.
1t is generally known that Mrs. Dom
aid Mclean, president general of the
D. A. r., is not a candidate for re-elec-
tion. Friends Of Mr.. Taft hoped that
Mrs. Mclean might choose Mrs. Taft as
the administration candidate, but Mrs.
Mclean gave her support to Mrs. Mat
thew Scott of Bloomington, Ill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-25
A DAY TN GARY LAND \
HEARD By RUBE.

It's Just as easy for the milk deal
srs to give pure milk and in the long
run whole lot cheaper too.
Spring doubtless has its drawbacks.
but we do not recall what they are
We would suggest that the tariff
IN gloves should be handled without
them
OF course. you know we had some
more snow. which again win greatly
delay the Broadway paving.
Marshall Edward Klopf of Miller,
who was held up on Tuesday night.
can now condole with Marshal Patrick
Law1er of whiting.
There is so much going on at Miller
Station at the present time that par
lies are talking OF starting a newspa-
per. Just talking we said.
OF eouse, in training for the mara
shon race remember that a great help
In deep breathing would be to sift
the ashes IN the basement that have
accumulated during the winter.
To be or not to bean auto chemical
fire engine.
II they put a license on scent the
Aters in Gary what would you say in
regard to restaurants.
Even the man who takes no in
serest in Easter can't get out of dig
Eing UP for his wife's new hat
Going out tonight to have a smile.
All the bargains advertised by Spieg-
els in the Chicago papers are dis
played and for sale at our large South
Chicago store. 9133-s1s5 Commercial
venue Il
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-25
Articles of Incorporation.

Articles Of Incorporation have been
filed in the office of the secretary Of
state for the following:
The j. A. Long company, Portland;
producers dealers; capital stock. $780,
600; incorporators, j. a. Long, William
Hodupp, ]. E. Headington. o. G. Mann,
John Mexican, W. H Hawkins and s.
J. Mason.
The Saengerbund-F idelia, Hammond;
capital stock, $4,000; organized for So
cial purposes; directors, William Ahl-
born, Jacob Schroeder, Carl c. FauI,
Emil Pickart, Carl E. Bauer, Robert
Werley, John H. Leisenfelt, George F.
Lewke, Lawrence Becker, Otto H.
Duelke, Frederick c. Miller. Conrad
Markmuener, Carl Heinz, August Tim
norman, Otto Klemper, Henry Kenan
and William Helmke.
The Ohio County Building Loan Fund
and Savings association. Rising Sun;
notice of increase af capital stock
from 100000 to 5000 ooo; ]. Schmidt,
president.
The Lottle Hotel company, Evans
Vile; capital stock. $4,000; incorpora-
tors. William II. Hahn. Charles F.
Martmetz and Frank Schwegman.
The Robinson Oil company, Shoals;
capital stock. $4,000; prospectors; in
corporators, william "A. Bradley. Glen
A Thoele, George W. Parker. Joseph
B. Crowley, Kenton Garrison. oliver
Griest, Elijah Mcfarland, Mitchell II
/ Ewers and Isaac z. Ewers.
4 The Ardmore Heat and Light com
pany, Muncie; notice of increase OF
capital stock from 100000 to $780,
! 600; John w. Smith secretary.
The First Presbyterian church, Mish-
awake; no capital stock; trustees, Viii
liam Sermon ". E. Babcock, E J. w
i Fink, George c. White and E. C. Bar.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-25
NEW BOOKS IN LIBRARY
Fifty Additional Volumes
Placed on Shelves in
Gary.

Fifty new volumes of fiction. history
and science have been received by the
Gary Public Library and are now
ready for the patrons. The list of
books are as follows:
Stansbie-Iron and steel
Lorenz Pope-Modern regrigerating
machinery.
Refrigeration.
Borchers-EIectric furnaces.
Kershaw-Electro metallurgy.
Cleveland-Bank and the treasury
Saleeby-Evolution the master key.
Noyes-American railroad rates.
Meade-Trust finance.
Ronald-Century cook book.
vering-Historia Indiana
Fairlie-M Municipal administration
Gary-New manual of botany, 1909
edition. s*
Washburn-Study of child life.
Bevier-The House.
Lyndon-Storage battery engineer
ing
Collins-Wireless telegraphy.
Haynes-Election of senators.
Spargo-Socialism
Boyrer-Telephony.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. judiciary.
Hlocox-Compressed air and It's APP
plications
Davis = Elements of international
law.
Observation-Disclosures insurance in
the United States.
Fiction.
London-Love of life.
MacGowan-Judith of the Cumber-
lands.
Orcutt-The Spell
Dixon-Comrades
ohnston-LeWis Rand.
Garland-Hespe
Lofevre-Sampson Rock of Wal
street.
Reed-Flower of the Dusk.
Goodrich--Balance of Power.
Jacobc-Salthaven
Paine-Praying skipper.