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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

San Francisco does at any rate fully
appreciate the horror of the situation
in southern Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

1t will takeNtwo warsnips to carry
Mr.. Taft to Panama. Weight counts
at sea.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

That new leaf you turned over on
Friday last should be touched with
mucilage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

The new year was ushered in with
the customary foolishness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

Good resolutions can be made with
out waiting year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
SOME DAY.

The clouds may darkle over you
And hopes kind ray depart,
But toll along and try to keep
The sunshine in your heart
Though cruel stones may bruise your feet
And tears unbidden start,
Success will crown you if you'll keep
The sunshine in your heart.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
A Graceful AcT.

Charity moves the world in the sight
of Overwhelming distress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
NOT so BAD.

NOT SO BAD.
Dryi
All Alabama's dry,
More or less,
But the address
OF certain firms
Still blithely squirms
Before our eyes
And people wise.
In sooth, know where
To get good cheerl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
A SAD MIXUP.

A SAD MIXUP.
TROUBLES brewing
"How do you known
Fathers stewed."
YES"
And mothers boiling over
Strange, is 1t not2"
What is?''
'srhat family broil is the only logica
result"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

Alas, Messina On the toe of a boot is
a bad place to live.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
NAMES Committee
ON LIBRARY PLANS
Investigate Best Illinois Buildings
Start Work at Once.

DR.. l.. A. Johnston, president of the
board of directors of Augustana col
lege, yesterday announced the names
Of the members TO compose the Denk
mann memorial library committee.
They are as follows: DR.. l.. A. John
ston, president of board; DIR. Gustav
Andreen, president of college; DR.. C.
f. Lindberg, vice president; Rev. a..
T. Ekblad, treasurer; DR.. n. For
sander. of theological faculty. and
Professor C. L. E. Esbjorn, of college
faculty
The committee will proceed to It's
work at once The first library to be
Investigated is the city library at
Evanston, Ill. built by Andrew Car
negie. The library is said to contain
many excellent features and modern
in every detail 1t was constructed DIT
cost of $4,000. DR.. Andreen left
for Chicago today to commence the
work of investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
SUBCOMMITTEE
ASKS MORE time
M. II. Sexton Has Not Yet Given DEM
ocrats Definite Answer as to
Mayoralty Candidacy.

Last evenings meeting of the demo-
cratic city committee at Turner hail
adjourned till tomorrow evening with
out taking any action. The sub-com-
nittee appointed Tuesday evening,
composed of George P. Stauduhar,
Frank Meenan and John Linn, which
was authorized to interview M. H
Sexton with a view of securing that
gentleman's consent to become can
didate for the nomination for the
mayoralty, asked for further time and
it was unanimously granted.
Mr. Sexton has the matter under
consideration and has not yet fully
determined as to his candidacy.
Alderman c. ]. Smith filed today the
petition which assures the placing OF
his name on the ballot as candidate
for the nomination for police magis
trate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
GORGE BELOW CITY
SHIFTS A LITTLE
Moving Lowers Level of River About
Foot Here-Drury LeVee is
Overlooked.

The danger of damage from high
water seems to have passed for the
present as far as this part of the Mis-
sissippi is concerned, although the
stage of water is 10 feet today. The
gorge just below the city appears to
have shifted somewhat, and the chang
ing position of the ice has relieved the
strain and the high water in front of
the city. Yesterday some damage
along the Drury dixie resulted from the
gorge near Muscatine. The contract
ors were not prepared for the high wa
ter. and section about SO feet from
age is probably S10C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
-FOUR SISTERS
HELD INSANE
Unusual Case Comes Up in Daven.
port and Distressing Condi-
lions Are Revealed.
DECISION is APPEALED
Is Taken Before District Court-One
Supported Others and Paid Mort
gage With $t2 Week.

One of the most remarkable inquir-
les ever held by an insanity commits
sion in this part of the country was
begun in Davenport yesterday after
noon before the Scott county board of
commissioners. and was continued to-
day before the district court. an ap-
peal having been taken from the de-
cision of the commissioners. The ca Sc
involves four sisters. Martha, Lizzie,
Emma and Mary Slater. who reside at
G20 East Thirteenth street, Davenport
The authorities have discovered very
distressing condition of affairs in this
family, and while the final decision
may be that only one OF the sisters is
insane. it is likely that all will become
public charges. Martha has been
earning but $l2 a week in cigar fac
tory. ana with this meagre sum she
had supported the family, and in addi-
tion has been making payments on 1
mort gage on their home The stricteSt
economy has of course been necessary
and according to physicians the condi-
ton Of Martha is directly the result
of lack of proper nourishment. One
of the sisters Mary, is an invalid, and
she could not. in fact. leave the house
to attend the inquiry at which she wGs
adjudged insane! Another of the
women, Emma, is almost totally blind.
The fourth. Lizzie, also shows the eff
fects of lack of nourishmeut.
Have DeiuSions.
It seems from the evidence, that
Martha has been suffering from de-
lusions. and imagines that neighbors
are running Photographs that repeat
ugly stories about the Misses Slater,
and that call them improper names.
She imagines that her fellow employees
are telling stories about her, and that
mysterious voices are whispering that
the sisters have negro blood in their
veins. In fact these stories have so
worried the sisters that they have an
affidavit to show that their parents
were both white Martha told the 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Following are the
market quotations today:
Wheat.
May, 1097s, 1908, 1921, 1923.
July, 9S9s. 80, 9Sk. 9SR.
September, 945s, 94A, 94%, 941s.
Corn.
May, G37s. Ga, 635s, 6Sal.
July, 635s, 63ss. 631s. 63A.
September, G31s, 63k, 63B, 63H.
Oats.
May, 521s, 52A, 517s. So.
July, '465s, 46Es, 4G15, 4Gk.
September, 1895, $685., 1915, 1914.
Pork.
May, 1902, 1907, 1855, 1880.
July, ITO, 17.10. 1896, 1857.
Lard.
May, 9.65, 9.67, $50. 9.G2.
July, 9.77, 9.77, 972, 972.
Ribs.
May, 500, S.92, $50, S.S5.
July, 9.O7, 80, 900, 9.O2.
Receipts today-Wheat 10. corn 121
oats 30. hogs $4,000, cattle 1906
sheep 6,0O0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
TWO CHILDREN DIE
OF THE MEASLES
Disease Claims Little Victims at lli-
nois City Epidemic There is
Nearly Wiped Out.

Measles claimed two little victims
yesterday at Illinois City, Sylvia, the
1S-months-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Howard, and Monta A, the 2-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. f. Bailey.
There were some IS cases of measles
near Illinois City at one time, but there
have been no other deaths All the
others who are suffering with the dis
case are doing well and the epidemic is
expected to soon be over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
CITY Cha Il.
Kerler & Co. weave rugs.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Read H. X. Walkers want ads.


Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Read H. K Walkers want ads.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Two-step contest tonight at the rink.
Two-step contest tonight at the rink.
For bus and express, Spencer & Trefz.
Two-step contest tonight at the rink.
Cloaks at half price at Young & Nc
Combs.
Furs one-third off. Young e Nc
Combs
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad
ing stamps.
& McCombs.
The new novelties in valentines at
Young & McCombs'.
Wall paper. 331s percent discount.
Young & McCombs.
Special low prices on 9x12 rugs at
Young & McCombs.
Slightly soiled corset covers one
half price. Young & McCombs.
The biggest bargain department store
in the tri-cities. Young & McCombs.
You always get full value in Lewis
Single Binder straight scent cigar.
Valentines, all kinds, and a wide
range of prices at Young & McCombs.
Let Krell & Johnston do your tin
and furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave
nue..
Just opened under new management,
| Lyric theater. Change of program
every day.
For an early breakfast, take home
Mrs. Austin's pancake flour. Ready in
! a minute.
Just opened under new management,
Lyric theater. Change of program
every day.
Try the Twin City Family laundry
for first class family washing. Old
phone. S54
Just opened under new management
Lyric theater. Change of program
every day.
| Silk petticoats, all coIors. regular S..
S5.9S and $3.50 value, for $3.9S. Young
e McCombs.
| Meat is high, fruit scarce, so buy
Mrs. Austin's famous pancake -four
A good, hearty breakfast for a little
money.
Let us install dust and SCOT shield
ing time. Chicago Metal Weather
Strip company; G. e. Schmid, agent;
safety building; phone 40.
The New Departure Quilting com
Ipany at 1911 Second avenue, for g
lshort time TO introduce. will quilt any
quilt for $1,25; any comforter, 81
lcents. Call and see us quilt
The Rock Island Unterstuetzmguns
Verein will give a masquerade bal
Saturday evening, February 6, at Tur
ner hall. Tickets SO cents couple;
single ladies 25 cents. Music by
Bleuers' orchestra.
The will of the late Mary Larson OF
Moline was admitted to probate today
in the county court by Judge R. w
Olmsted. The property is divided into
five shares, four OF which go to hel
brothers and sisters, and the othe!
to two nephews. The will was made
last Christmas day.
:. Don't forget the bazar and suppe
to be given in the newly remodelei
Sunday schools rooms of Broadwa.
Presbyterian church by the ladies Fri
! day afternoon and evening. All thos,
having articles for the bazaar shoult
leave them with Mrs. H. B. Sudlow
the chairman, not later than Thursday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
LIKE so YEARS AGO
Bride and Bridesmaid Appear in Old
Costume at mckinney Col.
den Wedding.
IS CELEBRATED AT ORION
Friends and Neighbors Gather at the
Church in Honor of Worthy
Pioneer Couple.

Orion, Feb. 4.-tSpecial.) -YeSter
day between the hours of 2 and 5 p. m.
neighbOTs and friends met at the Bap-
fist church to celebrate the 50th wed
ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. c.
McElhinney. OF the distinguished
or elderly guests mention might be
made of Grandma Kettering- Holland,
aged SO years. who acted as brides
maid. Dan ChilStrOm, VINO is also So
years, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Keleher, Jr.,
both nearly 80 years, and Grandma
Wayne, 7G years old The bride and
bridesmaid appeared in black skirts
and white shirtwaists with white silk
lace shoulder shawls and white linen
caps of the style of 80 years ago. At
ter congratulations program was
rendered consisting of vocal and piano
duets and. recitations. The original
poem composed and read by Mrs. Dan
Keleher giving the courtship and mar
ried life of the couple was a feature
of the program. Rev. Mr.. Rutherford
of the Baptist church in behalf of their
friends, presented the worthy couple
with $50 in gold.
A fine luncheon was served in the
dining room. MI McElhinney has one
sister living, Mrs. Mary Jester Of
West Elizabeth, Pa, who is so years
old, and Mrs. chimney has one brother,
Rev. Abner Norman, living at Gentry,
Mo.
John c. McElhinney was born in
| 1884 in East Elizabeth, Allegheny
| county, Pa. His parents were Adam
| S. and Martha P. McElhinney. He
came to Rock Island with his parents,
four brothers and two sisters. FROM
thence they moved TO Mercer county,
on what was known as the James
Manning farm. One day in May while
he and his two brothers were hoeing
corn q forest fire started which threat
ened to consume the Brush Hill
school house where little Miss Par
| thenia Norman was attending school
| Our hero and others were successful
i'll saving this school house.
Miss Parthenia A Norman was born
near Swedona Nov Is, 1872 When
two years old she with her parents, SIX
sisters and six brothers moved to Mer
| Ger county, where she and Mr.. Nc
Chimney were married Feb. 5, 1859, By
Thomas Merriman. justice of th=
tpeace. They remained here for one
year, moving near Orion where for {
while Mr.. McElhinney followed his
trade as carpenter They moved back
to Mercer county, where Mr. McEt
Kinney enlisted in the 18th cavalry
company Il" serving his country foi
lover two years. He was honorably dis
charged in 1864. coming home imme
Gidtely afterwards. He with his little
family moved to Swedona, H., where
I-he was engaged in the mercantile
business for % years. In 1899 they
came to Orion. where he was engaged
in the same business, retiring in 1891
To the happy couple were born eigh
children four girls and four boys
Four have passed to the beyond. Har
vey, the oldest son, lives in Omaha
Clark is in Molar. Wyo., Mrs. William
u. Rhodenbaugh of Swedona, ana Mis-
Maggie of Rock Island. There ar
leight grandchildren. The daughter
and two grandchildren, Earl and Grac
McElhinney, were present at tn
anniversary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
Feb. q in History.

IS2-Destructive earthquakes in Italy
and Sicily.
1S40-The United States bank, IN in
stitution chartered by Pennsylva-
MIA after it had been abolished by
government action, suspended
finally. Its entire capital had been
sunk.
Centennial anniversary of the in
stallation of John Marshall as
chief justice of the United States
celebrated throughout the Union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
TO BE CHANCELLOR
Regents Will Allow Him to Resign the
Presidency Conditiona,iy.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Feb. At be-
came known here yesterday that the
Office of chancellor of Michigan univer-
sity is to be created by the regents,
and President James B. Angel is 10
be installed. therein. A new presi.
dent of the university Is to be elected
to assume the burden of heavy work.
which is becoming too onerous for Mr..
Angeles so years, while President An
geil, as chancellor, will remain 4he
actual head of the institution at sal
airy probably larger than his present
one.
1t is stated that on these conditions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04

only have the regents consented to let
Mr.. Angel retire from the presidency.
DR.. Angel s'present plan is to present
his resignation at the next meeting Of
the board of regents, which is planned
for Feb. II, but which may be post
poned for few days.
In his resignation Dr. Angel will
make clear that this action is final.
A few years ago he resigned, but was
persuaded to remain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 5:1G, rises I:0l; moon rises
4 As p. m: 3:1I n. M. eastern time, full
moon in constellation Cancer. opposite
the sun: l i. M. Jupiter'S satellite No.
missing because making transit
across the planets face.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
New York Stocks.

New York, Feb. 4-Following are
the quotations on the stock market
today:
Gas 10Sk, U P. 177K, U. S. Steel
preferred 1928, U. S. Steel common
525s. Reading 1903, Rock Island pre-
ferred GA, Rock Island common 24a
Northwestern 177H, Southern Pacific
11SA, N. Y. Central 1874. Missouri
Pacific 723s, Great Northern 141%
Northern Pacific 1884, L. & n. 1924
Shelters S4a, c. F. |. 1895. Canadian
Pacific 173h, Illinois Central 142k
Penna 1917, Erie BOSS. Lead 771b. C.
& O. GGA, B. r. T. 7c7s, B. & o. 1918
Atchison 99h, Locomotive sc, Sugar
1908, st. Paul 1455s, Copper 75A, Re-
public Steel preferred 25A.
Liverpool opening cables-Wheat -
to Is higher, corn 4 higher
Liverpool closing-Wheat q TO q
higher, corn " to Is higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Todays' Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Feb. 4.-Following are
the wholesale prices on the local mar.
ket today:
Provisions and Produce.
Eggs-Fresh, &c; packed. %.
Live Poultry-Hens, per pound, &c;
springs, lie pound.
Butter-Dairy, 2Gc.
Lard-11c.
Observation-Disclosures, Csc.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn, Csc; oats, SIC; wheat,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
Found Dead in Chair.

Henry Koehler. ST., well known
resident of Davenport, was found dead
in his chair at his home, 81 West
Seventh street, yesterday afternoon.
Heart failure was the cause of his sud
den death. Mr.. Koehier was so years
old, and was for many years 4 promin-
cnt brewer, but had recently retired
He is survived by five children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
THE W GATH T. X.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday;
warmer tonight.
J. VI. SHERlER, Local FOrecaster.

Temperature at . u. M, IS; at ; p.
-. Maximum temperature In last "a
hours, 30; minimum, 81. Precipitation
IN "a hours, none. Stage of river at
a. M, IOS. Wind velocity AT = 81. M, g
miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain Lini-
ment when you have rheumatism?
We feel sure that the result will be
prompt and satisfactory. 1t has cured
others, why not you Try it. 1t costs
but trifie. Price, % cents: large size
so cents. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04

think there is success In all homes.
endeayor and that there Is SOME VIC
tory gained in every gallant struggle
that is made.--Charles Dickens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
President CT 500 Road Dead.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 4.-Thomas
Lowry, president of the Twin City
Rapid Transit company and the 500"
railway, died today after lingering
illness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
Rscention for Bernstorff.

New York, Feb. Count Won Bern
storff, the new German ambassador to
the United States, was given a recep-
tion by the New York chamber of
commerce today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
WANT iAMMERLY PARD0NED
Effort Being Made to Secure His Free.
dom from Prison.

dom from Prison.
An effort has been instituted with a
view to securing a pardon for Ray
Hammerly, young man who was SEN
fenced about year ago for burglary
and larceny. Hammerly was charged
with entering L. c. Pfoh's store. AT.
torneys have taken up the case for. the
young mans friends, and are prepar.
ing to submit petition to the board
of pardons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
S5c to 90c.

S5c to 90c.
Forage-Timothy hay. SO; prairie
SIS to 50; clover, SIS to $40; straw, $3.50.
Coal-Lump, per bushel, lac; slack.
per bushel, &c to SC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
Moline woman Insane.

Mrs Eva Lukenbauch of Moline was
adjudged insane in the county court
yesterday afternoon. and committed 10
the WATERFOWL hospital by Judge Ohm
sted. She is SO years old. About a
year ago her grandson was killed, and
she imagines that her grandson is
with her. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04
Estimated receipts Friday-Wheat

" {
z, corn 1SG, oats 50, hogs 10000.
Hog market opened slow and steady.
Hogs left over 17,400. Light $500
G.25, good heavy sGO0@G.5O. mixed and
butchers $5.95@G.45, rough heavy 5000
@G15
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened weak.
Hogs at Omaha G,300. cattle 1890.
Hogs at Kansas City 1900, cttle
5000
Hog market closed steady to shade
higher. Mixed and butchers $685. q
ESQ. rough heavy $600@615, liga;
s5.S5@G.30, good heavy sG.00@G55.
Cattle market closed weak.
Sheep market closed weak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04

Northwestern Minneapolis,
today PSI, last week $50, last year 175.
Duluth, today Is. last week 50. las:
year 60.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-04

lice -natron that unless these voices"
We're stopped before night she intend
ded to kill some one. At the last term
of court she was awarded verdict of
81 damages against Sophia Renson, on
the ground that the defendant had toll
stories about her.
All of the sisters are over 50 years
old
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-22
Railroad,

The cost of many important articles
of supply used by the railways has
increased more than 100 per cent,
Fuel for locomotives constitutes
about eleven per cent. of the cost Of
railway operation.
Owing to the increased price Of
coal during the last ten years, which
in some States has amounted to as
much as ffty-six per cent, it is as
serted that for 81 spent for locomo'
tive fuel in 1897 for each S17.25 OF
gross receipts the ratio has declined
in 1907 to 81 for locomotive fuel fol
each $12.93 of gross receipts
The expense of taxation is shown tc
have increased from s235.36 a mile
of line in 1897 to s353.o9 a mile OF
line in 1907, yer fifty per cent. The
cost of regulation, both State and
National, which is classified akin to
taxation, has also added greatly to the
expense of the carriers.
A conservative computation dis,
closes that the costs due to increases
in expenses or reductions in revenue
imposed by statutes or by commits
sions acting undo: Federal and State
regulatory laws cost the railways OF
the United States approximately
100000 900 per annum.-Freight.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-22
TEMPERAMENT AND DISEASE.
There Are Five Types Of Mankind. Each Pre-
dispOsed to Certain Maladies.

bles and apoplexy. The regimen bes'
adapted to ward off these maladies il
a restricted diet especially as regard:
flesh food, avoidance of alcoholic bev
erages, and the drinking Of plenty o:
pure water to wash away waste ma
terials.
Persons of the bilious tenpera
ment are prone to diseases Of thu
liver, gall-stones, intestinal indiges
ton and constipation. They are larg,
consumers of food, but derive littl,
enjoyment from eating. They art
often much benefited by a course O.
dieting and consumption of minera
waters, after the plan developed to
high degree by the German waterin,
place physicians.
The strumous type is less distinct.
a temperament than an actual ten
dency to disease. There is little re
parative power here; wounds hea
sluggisnly, the glands in differen'
parts of the body often swell ant
sometimes break down, the appetite
is small and digestion poor. PERSON.
Of this type do not bear confinement
well, and are prone to become con
sumptive unless they live much in thu
open air.-Youth's Companion.