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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13

starts at Philadelphia Sept is. He
has been assigned the relay from Mt.
Vernon to Marshaltown, distance
of 95 miles At Mt. Vernon Petersen
will receive the message from the car
whose relay ends there and deliver It
to the next car to take up the relay
at Marshalltown. The entire run
across the continent measures 1892
miles and the 2S cars entered in the
various relays will make their runs
per hour, although most of the cars
will travel their distances at much
higher speed The time limit for the
entire run is seven days.
For Misuse of Mails.-Fred Hopper
colored, was arrested Saturday by a
deputy U. S. marshal at his home, 1922
Warren street, charged with sending
obscene matter through the mails. He
was brought before Commissioner
Bush for a preliminary hearing AM
| was bound over to the grand jury IN
the sum of $500. which he gave. Hop
pei uiStdtSu inc io''Si d ~" "NSh'
ago. it being written to one of hi;
daughters. In the letter he used SOM
| terms that are unprintable. Some
| time ago he became estranged froI
his wife, who he accused at the tria
of being unfaithful to him and as re
! suit in The letter he said some angr.
and some very vulgar things about he
and also to the daughter. He claim:
that he was intoxicated at the time o
the alleged offense and does not know
ten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
SHOOTS THE CLUB JANITOR
Wells Detweiler, Brother of Former
Elk Head, SIays,

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 13.-Thomas
Dwyer. janitor of the Owls Nest club
was shot and killed at the club rooms
today by Wells Detweiler One of the
bullets passed through his body and
struck Mrs. Dwyer, injuring her slight
ly No reason is given for the shoot
ing except Detweiler was drinking.
He is a brother of the late Mead bet
weller, who was head of the Elks IN
America. Detweiler was arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
COMMISSION is APPOINTED
Taft Selects Body to Assist i'm Execut-
ing Tariff Law.

ing Tariff Law.
Beverly, Mass, Sept 13. Presi-
dent Taft has appointed the new tar
iff commission or board, which is to
assist him in the execution of the
new tariff law with especial refer
ence to applying the maximum and
minimum clauses to nations which
are unfriendly or friendly in their
tariff relations with the United
States. The new board consists of
three members, Professor Henry G.
Emery of Yale. chairman; James B.
Reynolds of Massachusetts. now as
sistant secretary of the treasury and
Alvin II. Sanders of Chicago, at pres
ent editor and proprietor of the
Breeders Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13

san Francisco, Sept. 13.-Mrs
Levy and 5-tcar-old daughter, Marian
were shot and seriously wounded last
night ny Ferdinand Levy. a whoTesa
liquor dealer, who then killed himse +
Mrs Levy is in critical condition
but the child may recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13

gwen me new lie.
] suffered for ten
years with serious
female troubles, in
ilammation, ulcer
alton, Indigestion,
nervousness, a n d
could not sleep.
Doctors gave me
mp, as they said my
trOu b lie S were
chronic. / was in
despair, and did not
care whetherI lived
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
Two Killed in Train Wreck.

DeS Moines, Iowa. Sept. Ia
gravel train on the Chicago. Mil
waukec and st. Paul railroad was
wrecked near Charles City yesterday
morning. Roliy Waller, brakeman
and Walter Peterson, switchman
were killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
Frozen Bodies Found

Berne Switzerland. Sept 13.-The
frozen bodies of three German tour
lists and Swiss guide. who lost their
lives during the recent snow storm on
jungfrau, were found yesterday at the
foot of glacier below The mountain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
STUDY WAY TO CHECK
DEMAND FOR POS
tai SAVINGS BANK
Continued from Page one.)F

CONTINUED from Page One.)
the state legislatures which meet in
1910 In several of these states there
is need, it is stated. for improved bank
ing laws.
1t is recommended that a standing
law committee be created to assist in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
DAVENPORT

Maybray Taken to Council Bluffs
]. G. Maybray, accused of being the
leader of notorious game of fake
sporting promoters, who has been con-
fined in the polk county Jail at Des
Moines for the past three months. will
be taken to Council Bluffs the latter
part of next week. where he will lie
tried in the federal court on charge
of sending contraband matter through
the mails.
Take 99-Year Lease.-A 99year
lease-the second ever made in Daveh-
port-has Just been concluded by Sill
bernstein Bros, which will soon give
that firm Of clothiers possession of il
splendid new stand on Second street,
which they will convert into a modern
business building. The property in
volved is that at present occupied by
the Independent 3 and 10 cent store
and by Stark & Ruser, the jewelers.
1t was a part of the Hirschl estate
and now belongs to Mrs. Pauline
Meyer. living in New York. A front
age of 90 feet on Second street be
tween Brady and Main makes it a
very desirable property. One of the
buildings is 37X150, three stories and
basement; the other 2Sx75, twa
stories and basement
-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Todays Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.

Iodays Quotations on ProSisiors, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Sept. 15.-Following are
the wholesale prices on the local
market today:
Provisions and Produce.
Live Poultry Hens, per pound,
Zoe; spring chickens, per pound, 15c;
$3.50 10 $3.50 per dozen
Butter-Dairy, 23e TO Csc; creamery.
29c.
Lard-13c.
Potatoes-60c.
Onions-50c.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain--Corn, nc; oats, SIC.
Forage-Timothy hay, $40; straw,
Sc.
Coal-Lump, per bushsI. 14c; slack.
$3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13

vance mostly lost. Bulk sales ST
a $40. Good heavy 1868 a $50.
light S.00M S.45, rough heavy 1853
n $50, mixed and butchers 100 a
S.55.
Cattle market closed strong.
Sheep market closed steady.
Northwestern receipts Minneapo-
lis, today 7S9. last week, holiday,
last year sos. Duluth, today 1885,
last week holiday, last year 319.
Liverpool opening cables-Wheat "a
10 * lower corn unchanged
Liverpool closing-Wheat Il to Is
higher, corn Il lower
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
AFTER
SUFFERING
TEN YEARS
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

MARLToN, MI feel that LydiaE.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13

n-Mumm.-At s o'clock Sat
urday evening Miss Frcda Mumm. the
daughter of Mrs DorOthea Mumm. 4O4
Eleventh street became the bride of
Harold Dinncen. the wedding taking
place at the home of the brides moth
er, and Rev. c. A Lincoln of the First
Congregational church officiating The
bride has been employed for several
years in the capacity of private stenog-
raphcr tn William Buttorworth at
Deere & Co.'S, and the groom holds a
responsible position with the great
piow works
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
EXPOSITION IS PROSPECTING

Present Week Should See Seattle
Fair Out of Debt.
Seattle. Sept. l%-The Alaska-Yu-
EonPacific exhibition ended its las;
quarter yesterday with every cent of
its floating Indebtedness paid, nearly
all its bonds retired ana thc attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
MOLINE

Leave Tracks Where They Are.-To
leave the tracks where they are and
demand new depots was the sentiment
expressed at be meeting of the Moline
Booster club Friday evening. Follow
ing the speaking, a vote was taken.
and il was voted to demand new de-
pets for the railroads, and ii was also
voted to drop the agitation of moving
the tracks. The burden of all the adj
, dresses was TO the effect that the rail
, roads would he glad to give new de-
pots providing the track removal quesI
| ton was entirely dropped. C. S. Kerns
created much interest when he told
/ his audience that he had suitable
f., place for the proposed UNION depot.
/ Mr.. kerns did not state where this
place was, but it is supposed to be
| that piece Of ground located where
the Mueller lumber yards are now.
Mr. kelns stated that this was near
to street cars and would be suitable
| for proposed depot Other mer
chants talking over the matter seem,
ed TO favor putting a union depot be
| tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets
| Elmer r. Morgan acted as chairman
OF the meeting and gave a short talb
before introducing the speakers of the
evening His one argument was boost
| boost, boost He advanced the theory
that the removal of the tracks should
be dropped. as the manufacturers wer,
moi in faNnr of il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13

. Enters Relay Race.-Pete Petersen
has entered his PopeHartford in the
Philadelphia Press Relay race which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
New York Stocks.

New York. Sept. 13.-Following are
the quotations on the stock market to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13

No Blame Fixed. - The coroner's
jury, which held the inquest over the
remains of Raymond Lambertsou, the
young man electrocuted in East Moline
Friday morning. decided upon an open
verdict, placing the blame on no one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13
iowa Politician Dies.

Iowa Politician Dies.
Des Moines, Iowa, Sept lisa &C
Brandt. former assistant state treas
urer and postmaster of Des Moines
and member of the Fifteenth general
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13

Breaks Lcg.--ANol Peterson of 1929
Twenty third avenue went to work
Saturday for Contractor II. II. Haley.
Twenty minutes later he fell from an
lS-fOot scaffold and fractured the bones
OF his left leg just above the ankle.
The accident happened at Glenn &
Trcvors implement store. 2l14 Fiji
teenth street, where Mr.. Haley is do
ing some work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13

lnce increasing. This weeks profit
hould pay the remainder of the bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-13

Obituary Record.-Word was receiv
ed here Saturday of The death of Mrs
Manifold Walker of Chicago Mrs
Walker was formerly Miss Ethel Mes
sick of Moline. Her father J. p Mes
sick, resides ut Peg Eighteenth street
The cause of death was rheumatism.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
AN OPEN LETTER

To 4lIeS Editor of Tue AdveFtiaer and I . Ws-it the people of M0at&emeFy t@ know that I~ssrite .the felI9wannw voa~
 untarily.-Eaarry L. GOodiel.
 write these few lines out of grati- tude for what Ml-o-na has done for me for dyspepsia and Indigestion.
 have suffered For the past five years. and have tried different doctors. but have had no relief until T bought drug store (R. ". xnowlton's) here a short time ago.
 The first box cid%me so much good that I immediately Ourchased another one. and now feel better than have at any time in the past i've yeara Am able to cat anything and every thing, and get good nights sleep af- forwards.
 Was so bad at one time that all I was able to eat for over a month was a raw egg in 6 half glass of milk, two or three times a day.
 I would earnestly advise anyone suffering as was from dyspepsia, to give this remedy fair trial. I. remain. gratefully yours, Harry L.. Goodiel. No. I-2 River St.. Astabuia, o.
 Mi-o.na is the only logical dyspep- sia remedy on the market today. It is not q dlgesterS It does not contain a particle of pepL.n. Itscures by build ing up the muscular walls of the stom- ach, and making the stomach 30 strong and perfect that 1t is able without arti- dciai help to digest an ordinary meal with ease. and without discomfort
 The experience of Mir. Goodiel is 8 coL.non one, and it is saKe to say that Mi-o-na tablets have cured more acute and chronic diseases of the stomach than any other medicine, p. c. Fow- Ter sells 1t a& 50 cents a box, and guar. antess it to cure or money back.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
COMPROMISE TAXES
EurAuLA COTTON MILLS ARE BEN-
 EFICIARIEs.
'vsiustlsa Buuis wss Reauess From .t Thst They Were Over
 vnfued.

ny a compromiss effected yesterday by the State Board. taxes due the State for the past two years from the Flu fauIa cotton mills were reduced from ss75 to ss50. It was based on reduc- ton of the assessments of the property during the past two years from s75,oo0 per annum to $50 o,0e0, the latter figures being considered by the Board as more equitable than the other.
 The taxes were overdue. The mills, it Is said. have not been operated du- ring the period covered by the taxes. It was urged also that the machinery is old and some what out of order. while the whole plant is rather dilapi- dated. This state of affairs taken with the fact that the properly affected re- gently was sold by . chspcery decree for $45,250 impressed the Compromise Board with the force ofsa plea for re- duction of back taxes.
 Instead of taxes on a total valuation of $150,000 for the two years permis- sion was given by the Board to pay only on 5000 This would bring taxes of only Sss0
 Donald Conner. of Barbour County. Is one of the parties said to be interested In the recent purchase of the cotton mill property. It was tho wish of the Attorney General Alex M. Garber and State Auditor W. W. Brandon that 1t be known they were the only members of the Board who acted on the com promise. The Governor. refused to take part h the proceedings because of his son being interested in the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
puRaLARY. AT OFELIKA.

onelika. Dec, sl.-(Special.1 1--A burglar entered the home Of ". E. Palmer, Tuesday night, and stole ms gold watch. and a pocket book con taininR about ten dollars In money.
 The theft was committed after MT. Palmer retired for the night. # IS thought that the person who entered the home is 6 professional burglar. The officers are on the lookout Tor the offender, but so far no arrests have been made. 9ss The Martka wayies Jefferson Chap ter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will give, New Years re- ception at the home of Mrs. Az l. Dowdell, on Ave! A. Prodigy afternoon from four until eight o'clock.
 George Cation of Alexander City came to opelika Tuesday night and was initiated into the mysteries of Inc Benevolent and Protective~E Order of Eiks,, at a special meeting of onelika Lodge No 9iO called for that purRcse ofter the initiation refreshments were served, and the occasion was one of tAe most pleasant in the history of the
 Mr. and Mrs Waiter Collars enter tained several of, their friends at thetr elegant home on North Ninth St Tuesday evening.
 Hon. and Mrs c. B. Jones of Decatur | who have been spending the Christ W. HiIl, on North Ninth St, have ire- turned to their home.
 Mrs. A. P. McFerrin, went to Co lumbus,. to-day st noon, where she will spend several days visiting relatives Hon. Dan 4. Greene of Birminx xhani is in .Opelika,. and 10 the guest of his mother on Second Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
FOR DANIEL
c0NyEcr GUARD IS HELIEvED OF
 SENTENCE
1het ean1 KllIed an Escaping Convict 'l Eapnea Rpbert Deace--Deiieved | Dfecrsf1on. should Be
 fI1 AfIoy<ed.

RecognizinR the occasional injustice 1nf s<rictiy construing the law, Gov /stnor Conner yesterday pardoned a &nnvict by the name of o. A. Daniel who. while . guard at speigner's pris- i m. shot and killed Robert Beuces on ! nrtobsr II. who was attempting to es- t4pe. The latter had been convicted ef felony. It has been an open question as to whether an authorized au7cer or guard can shoot to prevent ; an escape.
 A jury of the coosa county Circuit Court where Daniel was tried thought the circumstances enough to convict tho defendant and did so. the sentence heing for one year and one day for niaslaughter.
 The Governor admits that to take away from the guards the discretion of firing upon escaping cenvicts might result seriously for the States inter csts.
 The language of the Governor in isSuing the pardon Is as follows: "Coosa County: o. A. Daniel. Man slaughter: fall term 1908 Circuit Court; one year. one day
 This man was . guard in the em- : ploy of the State at sbeigners. Two convicts escaped. and in pursuing and attempting to capture them, after. us- ing every effort It became necessary to shoot. The shot proved fatal. 7 In the convict department 1t is necessary to- leave a great deal to the discretion of the guards. Possibly sometimes they are hasty, but if this discretion was taken from them 1t might bring on very serious consequences. I here- [ by pardon him. and restore his civil and political rights.
 sxset pardon issue.
 '.B. B. Conner. Governor.
 Doe 30. 1sos."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
SAMSON SOCIAL NEWS.


 Samson. Dec 31.--tspeciaLl--one of the most enjoyable affairs of the holi- days was weekend party given by the Misses (ooisby on Saturday even ing. The guest were Misses Euia Mae Angle, of Greenville. Carrie iEfiand. Gussie Fleming, Euia Fleming. Vesta Shraue, Tessie Mae Campbell. Jim Fleming. Ava Blunt, Messrs Cox. of Atlanta. Marion Ballard. Phonso1 Kill gore, J. F. valentine. oscar Farmer. Pratt FauIk. R. Dswklps. Guy Amos. Shaf fl Leverette. N. H. Nixon, Mrs Angle Miss Shrame has returned to Mar ion, where she is attending school. after spending the holidays with her parents. .a8
 On last Monday evening a bowling party was greatly enjoyed by Misses Vesta Sharure. Eula Mae Angle, Jim Fleming. Gussie Fleming. Bessie Gools- by, Ava Blunt, Messrs R. Dawlxins,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
THE GRAND Matinee Today 3 o'clock, and Tonight,

Seats are now on sale for "The vir- ginian" which comes to the Grand matinee today 3 o'clock and tonight. This play Is sure of hearty welcome here. Owen wister has given us one of the most charming love stories that American literature can boast of, and his cowboy hero is type of American manhood that should live in popularity for all times. An exceptionally we'll balanced company, including W. s. Hart and Frank Campeau. Bennett Musson and Frank Vail. under the management of the Kirke La Shelie Company. will interpret the play.
 Y This romance in all of it's beauty has been successfully transferred from the book into this stage version, which is now in It's third triumphai tour of the country. w. S. Hart will be seen as the virginiau and Frank campeau as Trampes. aEs 9t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
Meudsy Night, James K. Hacketf.

The Grand will have noteworthy attracuea when the distinguished &C., tor James K. Hackett will play an en- gagement at ths Grand Monday night, 'sThe Prisoner of zenda." Mir. Hack ett's recent revival of Sir Anthony Hopes thrilling romantic novel at his own theatre ip New York proved one of the most noteworthy events of the present Metropolitan season It dem- onstrated most emphatically that the popular taste for ethe romantic story is still strong and positive. MT. Hack ett will present the play here with the New York.
 Seat sale opens Saturday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
WONDERFUL SURGICAL OPERATION PERFORMED

Tn cutting the heart out of tailor ing prices, Holt's Dye Works have performed an operation that has par alyzed competition. Complete suits, made to order and guaranteed to it for only si2.00--one-fi fifth when meas
 Adv--tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
BURGLARS SCARED OFF.
Bold Attempt to Enter Phenix Cit
 Residence fs Frustrated.

Phenix City. Dec. sI.--tspeciaL)--A bold attempt to break into the resi- dence of Charles Spires, who resides in the western part of the city, was frustrated Tuesday night
 The attempt was made through one of the frost windows of the house. MT. Spires was away frsni home at the time. but neighbor saw the burglars and fired upon them. While the shot did not take effect 1t caused the burglars to fee. one going in one direction and the other in another. It Is not known whether they were white or black
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01

Marion Ballard. J. l. valentine. I. |.
 Murphy, Oscar Farmer, Malcom Farmer Miss Nellie Belle Morris spent few
 day this week with friends in Geneva. Mss Suia Mae Angle. of Greenvilie.
 Is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Angle.
 Mrs. Mizelle and son have returned from a pleasant visit to relations in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01

overseer will also be slerted. but SO far as known no nomination for this place has been made. Mir. Coulter is the present clerk and treasurer. MT. Jones 10 the present policeman. W. II. spier has been marshal for two years past and has made an excellent oficer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
carrI,.l Fsr r.ke.l. cttr.

Phenix City. Deu, 5i.--i Special. )--An amusement company has had an agent in the city foE the past day or two to arrange for carnsvst here, which will be held next week. The company will bring i've shows and among oth ; Ter attractions there will be . big Fer ris wheel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
JARRETT IN JAIL.
Young White Boy in Girard Charged With Murder.

With Murder.
 Girard. Dec. 3f.-(Special.) )-C1anton Jarrett. the young white man who shot and killed a negro in this city Tuesday night while in soft drink establishment. has been detained by the authorities. and will have to stand trial.
 His arrest was ordered yesterday. and hc was locked up. He will prob- ably be given preliminary hearing within a day or two. either before q justice of the peace in Girard or be- fore tho judge of probate in Scale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
TO ELECT oFFrcERs.
The New City Ceaneri of PAenix City ! a-l.ssl. fa Meet. .--.-

Phenix City. Dec. 3i.--(Special.)-- The new city council which goes into Aoflice tomorrow will hold a meeting Monday night at which time an eIec- tion win be held for marshal. police- man, clerk and treasurer. At a eau cits of the newly elected council. which was held several days ago. the follow Ing nopiinations were ptade:
 For clerk and treasurer---Ton Coui- ter; for marshal--O BlackmoR; for poiiceman--Homer Jones. A street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
To visIt 6iirard Churcb.

Girsrd. Dec. i.--tspeciai. )-Rev B. C. Glenn, the new presiding elder of the Eufauia district, will make his first visit to Phenix City and Girard next Sunday. He will preach at Trin- ity church in Phenix City Sunday morning and the Girard Methodist church Sunday night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
Chas. o.harne Retires.

New York. Dec. s31.--Chass Osborne, who for many years was cashier to the late Russell Sage. and who has since held a similar position in con nectiop with the Sage estate, retired from active business today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
1.Ia..m.i..f,,e.nlfennial,e

History of the southern University hv D. P Christenberry. S2.eo. .ParagoH Press. Montgomery. Ala. or D. F. Chris tenberry Greensboro Ala. adv-7t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01

To GlISS Editor of Tue Advexttaer ana ' Watt the people of M0mt&qneTy e@ know that Esssrite Ike fslI9wamK vol- untarily.-Haxry L. GOodfel.