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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-22
FINE FOR LATE COMERS
Cleveland Passes Law to Punish The.
atTe Arrivals During Act.

2ItHV IN IFa1I' II IHt7 -HNN'
Cleveland, Dec. 22.-Cleveland set
the pace for American cities in legis-
lating against the late theatre conner
when the city council Monday night
passed an ordinance forbidding the
seating of any theatre patron after
the first act has begun until the cur
tain goes down.
The offense is punishable by fine
of 500.
The ordinance, which is modelled
after such legislation long enforced
in certain European cities, is the re-
suit of an agitation by City Clerk
Peter Witt, who objected to women
with big hats who come in after ev-
cry one else is seated and trying to
enjoy the performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-22
Henry r. Maskrey.

News of the death of Henry r.
Maskrey, formerly of this city. was re-
ceived today from Maquoketa, Iowa,
where he had made his home for the
last IL years after leaving here.
While a resident of this city he was
employed at the arsenal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-22
FIRE IN HOSPITAL
Jacksonville Insane Asylum Has
Panic as Result of Night
Blaze.
NORTH WING DESTROYED
All of the 200 Patients in Building
Known to Have Gotten
Out Safely.

Springfield, ILL.,. Dec. 22.-No lives
were lost in the fire which consumed
three wards of the north annex of the
insane asylum at Jacksonville last
night Some of the women are suf-
fering from exposure. but none will
die, according to Superintendent Car
riel. The patients will be distributed
among the other state insane hospitals.
The financial loss is $4,000.
Broke Out at Night.
Jacksonville, Ill. Dec. 22.-Fire broke
out in the central hospital for the in
sane last night. A panic started among
the 1900 patients, many of them break
ing past their guards and running at
large
The north wing. known as the IAN
mex" was destroyed. Three firemen
were injured, none seriously. 1t is be-
lieved all patients escaped injury
Some were still at large at late hour.
The police force was called to round
them up.
Starts in Roof.
The fire started in the roof of the
north wing. according to the attaches
of the institution. What started the
fire is not known. The flames spread
rapidly to the fourth floor, where sew
eral hundred women patients were
kept. Their cries created a terrible
din. which aroused men and women pa
tients throughout the institution
Hospital attendants and officials
worked desperately to control the af-
frighted patients and several hundred
were in a few minutes removed to
quarters in the new part of the asylum.
On the fourth floor where the flames
entered before the patients had been
taken away, it is believed possible
some of the women may have eluded
the attendants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-22
COAL FAMINE AT MORRISON
Greenhouse Men Appropriate Ship
ment Belonging to Railroad.

Morrison, ILL.,, Dec. 22.-The coal
famine in Morrison has become so
serious that greenhouse men aid
others yesterday seized two cars of
coal owned by the Chicago and
Northwestern railroad and appropri-
ated them for their own needs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-22

coroner's jurf that "circumstantial evil
dence points 10 William Clark, a ne
gro, as the murderer of Motorman
Goudey,' was received without com,
ment- A pair of blood-stained trousers
were identified as having been VOL pr
by Clark. CIarIx's mother told ene ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-22

lice her son wore them early Sntnriey,
night, came home and changed tnemy
Conductor O,Brfen is I'm critical con
astson. Lack of transportation
Keeping citizens who believe in TAXI :
the law into their own hands III
invading Belleville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-22

BY far the most serious of the coast
ing accidents which have occurred this
year happened last evening about 10
o'clock on Forty-fourth street, when
a bob sled of boys was overturned in
the middle of the street and hurled
against the curbing and a tree. Two
of the boys are in ST Anthony's hos
pital as a result of their injuries and
several others will be under a ply
sician's care for some time to come.
A large bob belonging to Herbert
Schumacher. 525 Thirtieth street, was
coming down the slippery hill about
$50 and it had 16 merry coasters on
il. The owner of the sled was steer
ing. Not being very familiar with the
track which hobs had made during the
day he got too far to one side of the
road and the front sled struck the cap
of a water main which projected above
the level of the street. The sled
skidded off towards the sidewalk and
slid sideways for half a block before
fetching up against a tree and the
curbing at Tenth avenue on the east
side of the street.
Four Severely Hurt.
The coasters were hurled in every
direction when the sled struck the
tree and four of the boys received
serious injuries. Herbert Schumacher
had his leg broken and he was badly
bruised besides Morris Rains head
was badly cut and both his ears were
terribly lacerated. Conrad Westlins
had one leg injured. though not
broken, and Frank Hildebrand had his
face badly cut and bruised. The rest
of the coasters escaped with slight
bruises. none of them being at all
serious. DR.. A II. Arp of Moline was
and until he arrived on the
scene the injured boys were carried
into some of the houses on the street.
The ambulance arrived shortly and the
boys were taken to st. Anthony's hos
pital. where two of them, Rains and
Schumacher, still remain. The other
two were released this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-22
OBITUARY..
Funeral of joseph Butler.

The funeral of Joseph Butler was
held this morning at 10 O'Clock from
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. Butler, $40 Twelfth street.
Burial was in Chippial mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-22
JAIL is STILL GUARDED

Sheriff CasheI Is Taking No Chances
in Protecting Negro Suspect.
st. Louis. Mo, Dec. %. Sheriff
Cashel continues an armed guard ct
the Belleyille jail The finding of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-22
FOUR COASTERS
BADLY INJURED
Accident Occurs on the Forty
fourth Street Hill at
Tenth Avenue.
TWO STILL IN HOSPITAL
Bob Containing IS Boys Strikes the
Curbing and Tree After Skid
ding Out of Track.

HERBERT SCHUMAKER, 525 Thir-
tieth street; leg broken and body
bruised.
NORRIS RAINS, SIS Thirty-ninth
street; head cut and ears lacerated
CONRAD WESTLING, 615 Thirty
ninth street; leg hurt and body
bruised.
FRANK HILDEBRAND, 537 Thirty
ninth street; face cut and bruised
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
sr ss MnA
GOODS !ZZz3LZ7IZD

left, a front view Of the Auditorium
and the University Of Washington. in
the distance.
The "Pay Streak" Is also reached BY
following thoroughfare to the right,
lust inside the main entrance gates,
and on past the rest headquarters OF
the Women's league and the Masonic
Swedish and other buildings.
Makes 4 Beautiful Picture.
Crossing over Olympic place and
walking to point Of vantage In front
Of the main government structure, the
beautiful picture Of the fair Is UNI
folded. TO the right the Alaska build
ing. to the left the Hawaiian building.
and, on either side of the Cascades,
the Oriental, Foreign, Manufactures,
and Agricultural palaces. In the dis
lance are the Masonic pavilion, the
buildings Of Canada and Japan, and
completing this picture, Mt. Rainier,
the highest mountain peak In the
United States. Various avenues and
streets branch OF in every direction.
On every thoroughfare is something Of
interest. Buildings stand out every.
where In. this forest OF frs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
ALASKA,-YUKON
FAIR IS OPENED
President Taft Presses A Key and
Starts Wheels.
SEATTLE IS WILD WITH JOY
Formal Inauguration Of the Great Pa.
elhe Coast Exposition 10 Marked
by DIsnifed Ceremony and
Much Rejoicing.

Seattle, Wash, June lat exactly
1880 O'Clock this afternoon, Seattle
time, President Taft in the White
house in Washington, pressed a beau
tiful gold telegraph key, and at the
signal that flashed all the way across
the country the wheels in every part
began to turn and the great fair was
opened.
When the auspiclous moment ar
rived every whistle in Seattle was
pulled wide open, every other noise
making contriVance was brought into
use, every man, woman and child Of
the city's inhabitants and Of the thou
sands Of visitors already here cheered,
and the opening Of the exposition was
accomplished In the midst OF deafen-
inv din and general rejoicings. For
two minutes every street car stood
still and all business was suspended.
Ceremony is Impressive.
Then came the formal and impress
sive ceremonies In connection with
the opening. The parade and speech
making were participated in by all the
oHleers Of the exposition, the officials
OF Seattle, and Gov. W. b Hoggatt Of
Alaska, Lieut.. Gov. James Dunsmuir
Of British Columbia, Gov. NJ. 2. Hay
Of Washington, Gov. J. H. Brady
OF Idaho, Gov. William spry Of
Utah, Gov. p. W. Benson Of Ore
gon and Gov. Gillett Of California In
addition to the Pacific coast execu-
tiYes, Gov. Fort Of New jersey was
BY his son, Leslie R.
Fort.
An interesting and picturesque fea-
luro vas the naval parade. Among
he many vessels in line we're the
tx cruisers Of the Pacific feet under
he command Of Rear Admiral urial
Sebrss. Who recently succeeded Rear
Admiral y. 7. Bvinbwns. Following
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03

these and arousing much enthusiastic
comment were the Japanese training
ships Aso and Sayo, finely decorated
In honor Of the occasion. The sailors
and midshipmen from all the war
ships, both American and Japanese,
afterward landed with side arms and
paraded.
Exposition Cost &1o,oooy0Oo.
The Alaska Yukon-P exposition
cost $4,000, 900, and was built In two
years. After entering the main gates,
two buildings standing in q cluster Of
trees to the left first meet the eye.
One IL where the administration Of the
exposition is centered and the other
Is the Auditorium, brick and steel
building Of imposing architecture.
To the right, and across Puget
Plaza, is the Fine Arts palace. This
building contains a valuable art dis
play loaned from famous collections
all over the world.h A few steps lead
to the intersection of olympic place
and Alaska avenue. To the right IL
4 view down the PAY Streak" the ex-
position amusement way and to the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03

Mar age license: Edward A
Bertschinger and Miss Cora =. Fan
shier, both OF Dillon.
The Chapman bunch are sur,
sports. 1t is estimated that they
backed the REQ with over $500 in tht
motor race.
The Union Electric Co. sold two
model T Ford touring cars yester.
day. /. B. Huenergart, of HiIlsboro
and Josiah Good, of Morton were the
purchasers.
Only 20 high school ANIMALS
remain for sale. Those who signed
for them and have not secured their
copies should hurry. They are al
Haffa's news stand and at the Re-
Hector office.
The fortieth annual session OF
the Kansas Universalist convention
will be held at Junction City June 10
to 20. Several from here will at
tend.
Cards have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. ]. F. Bolster Of Spokane,
Wash, formerly Of Abilene, an
nouncing' the marriage of their
daughter, Anna Laura to Mr.. D.
Blaine Vosburg on Tuesday, May IL,
at Spokane, Washington. The young
couple will be at home in Thayer,
Kansas, after June /.
Luther, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilvert, who, at present resides at
Chaperville, ILL.,, underwent pain
full operation in Chicago hospital
last week to have purulent gather
ing removed, which required the re-
moval of piece of a neck bone. He
is doing we'll.
The Reflector contained a no.
tice few days ago asking for homes
for two boys. A place has been found
in Reno county for the ten year
old boy. The six year old boy has
not yet been arranged for. Cores
pondence on the subject should be
addressed to Rev. o. M. Keve, Ness
City, Kansas.
Oscar Nuff was driving at Spruce
and 4th today when his horse fright
ened and he was thrown out uncon-
scious. Wilbur Nicolay with his
fathers motor car was at the high
school when it happened. Seeing the
crowd he came and took the man in
the car to DR.. Conklins. The in
juries proved not serious and the
man is recovering nicely.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
R,Ilt6id, File pemurrsrs.

Jefferson City, June six Mis-
souri, railroads fled demurrers yester-
day to the custer suit Of the attorney
general on the supreme court. Two
roads fled demurrers Saturday and
the remaining roads viii reply to-day
The roads which filed an answer yes
lerday are the Burlington, the Frisco,
Rock Island, Kansas City Southern,
st. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado and
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul.
Attorney General Major will ask the
court to-day to set the case for
an early hearing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
Our Summer Stock Is Now
Complete
Here Are a Few Suggestions for Your
Help.

Summer Suits. All the newest designs and patterns in
the latest styles We sell Hart Schaner Marx, Clohcraft
Capps clothing for and young Nothing better
anywhere Prices $1oo to $4,000
Summer Trousers. Exceptional values in style, fit,
purity of wooens and workmanship From $500 So 5o
Shirts for Summer The Cluett and Monarch brands
in great values from $1oo to 5000 Plain plated Coat
style preferred. Cuffs attached detached Other first
class summer shirts for soc, 75c, $1.oo and $I.2s.
Straw Hats. Very latest shapes and color for 35c up
to $3.50. The Panamas come little higher
Summer Underwear. Union and two-piece suits in
Munsing, Poroskni Scrvens, B. " d. and other makes.
soc to $500 suit.
Warm Weather Neckwear and Collars. Ties in
the prevailing shades and shapes at soc. Arrow brand
collars in all the leading shapes r5c each for 2sc.
Just Arrived. complete stock Of Summer Unlined
Coats just the thing for the hot weather Blue SERGE gray
checked and black alpaca. Marked for immediate sale at
So. so, $500 and $3.50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
He Boosts Abilene Alright.

Ralph Merrifield, the Booster-but-
ton originator, left for Geneseo where
he will be marrieo to Miss Brenn Of
that place. His sister, Miss Alice.
accompanied him and will be brides
maid. Mr.. Mortified will bring his
bride to Abilene to reside and they
will be at home after June Z. We
Join in on the many congratulations
for Mr. Merrifield's prompt action in
carrying out his slogan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
Must ArbItrats GEORGIA strike.

Atlanta, Ca, June 1.-Unable to
agree upon the terms Of settlement,
the oficlals of the Georgia Railroad
ana of the Brotherhood Of Firemen
have invoked arbitration under the
Brdman law. Commissioner Of Labor
NeiIl and Chairman Knapp Of the In.
terstste Commerce commission reluct'
antly gave up the effort TO bring the
warning elements together. Commits
sloner NeiIl notified both parties to the
dispute to select an arbitrator within
i've days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
DOPE FROM RANDOM.

Amidst dust storm and several
small downpours of rain the Regulars
and Yanigans contested Monday in
loosely played game of ball in which
the Regulars got the long end of
the score which was to II. Wilson,
the Regulars first sacker, was there
with the goods as he not only played
an excellent game at first but saw
first every time he was at the pan.
Thompson, the southpaw, had the
Yannigans hypnotized with his twist
ers and besides playing fast game
in left he likewise biffed the pill
with ginger. Lynn, the second pitch
er for the Regulars must have had an
off day as the Yannigan bunch spank
ed his Japanese puzzles all over the
lot, McCracken alias Red, the
third pitcher for the Regulars, work
ed nicely and won the enthusiasm of
the spectators by his water melon
grins and aristocratic bows. Young
played a good game at short and
welded the big stick with grace. The
stars for the Yannigan aggregation
were hurry the third sacker, Malon
short stop, Lingo center field, and
williams the speedy pitcher. Will
liams had a great capacity Of steam
and cures and slapped the pill for
a couple of hits. The Yannigans
had the regulars outclassed in batting
yesterday and showed them a hot
time. All the try out played good
ball considering the time they have
had to work out and the condition
of the ball farm. Siegler, one Of the
regular umpires appointed by Pres.
Hoffman, umpired a good game.
Score by innings:
RHEl
Regulars ..5O20OOS1O-11S7
Yannlgans .O0OO522OO- 99S
y y
The Mckinley team defeated the
Garfield and Lincoln aggregations re-
spectively Thursday afternoon in
closely contested games Of ball there
by gaining the championship Of the
Grade School teams.
DR.. William McInerney has been
appointed official score keeper for
the games scheduled at Abilene. Mac
is the most efficient scorekeeper out
side the big leagues.
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BARLEY, the world beaten back
stop, is expected to report for duty
about the sixth of June.
About $50 spectators witnessed the
game yesterday. Looks as though
there was a little enthusiasm in the
baseball line left in Abllene-eh?
= =
Two more recruits. Daniels a first
sacker and Britton q third baseman,
viii arrive today to try out.
= =
About tWenty-one men have report
d and are working out hard under
he management Of Young. A swift
cam Il expected after be wedding
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03

Panama, June LA light earthquake
hock vas felt here about p. m.
and again about P. N. q much strong
sr movement occurred. No damage
has been reported. he WeathsF q sx'
ra0rdinariiy hot
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
Gave Dinner for Mr.. Alien.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Case entertained
Henry J. Allen, the commencement
speaker, at dinner last evening, in
viting a few dinner guests to meet
him. Mr.. Case and Mr.. Allen are
friends Of long-standing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03

About twenty-one men have report
ed and are working out hard under
the management Of Young. A swift.
team Il expected amer he wedding
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03

The Abilene high school baseball
team challenges any team that Mana
ger Young picks out among his squad
to a game of baseball to be played
at the fair grounds at six O'Clock any
time after the alfalfa has been cut.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
Taken to Reformatory.

Carl Nelson, Frank Burns. Car
les ZaehArias. boys convicted in dis
trict court, were taken TO the re-
formatofy today b. sheriff Young.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
process.
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Five inning exhibition games will
be played each afternoon this week
to give the recruits thorough try
outs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
SteTIS Cash Premium CIOthing Store

dhandsom
so liars yheh
at rest pr a you premium
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
STORM SUBSIDIES IN
NORTHERN SECTIONS
WATERS ARE LOWER EXCEPT
IN THE SAN JOAQUIN
tricts-DeIta LeVees at Stock
ton Withstand Strain of
Floods

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19-Reports
received by the weather bureau today
show that the rivers in the northern
part of the state are falling at all
points except Rio Vista, where a rise
of one foot and seven-tenths has been
recorded since last night.
No danger is apprehended at any
place above this, but the water in the
San Joaquin has reached an alarming
stage.
The levees on the San Joaquin county
side are holding well, and apparently
will resist the strain successfully, but
the situation on the Sacramento shore
is considered critical.
Railroad conditions show considerable
improvement, and delayed trains are
being hastened to their destinations.
While there are indications of more
rain, no uneasiness is felt at Stockton
along the waterways.
The delta levees have all withstood
the strain of the high water.
The Southern Pacific announced this
afternoon that the line between Sacra-
mento and Davisville would be cleared
by Thursday None of the trestles
have been damaged.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
MESSlNA AGAIN
VISITED BY FIRE
PERSONS ALIVE UNDER DEBRIS
BELIEVED CREMATED
Strong Wind Rapidly Drives Blaze
Big Influx of Italian Laborers
Expected In United
States
tBy Associated Press.l

MESSINA, Jan. ia serious fire
broke out here today among the ruins
of the arthquake-wrecked city.
The remains of the Pennies palace fell
in and added to the conf1agration.
The flames are spreading in spite of
the work of the soldiers to control
them, and the situation is serious.
An odor of burning flesh is mingled
with the smoke, and it is feared that
persons still alive are being consumed.
The flames had their center in the
Pernsi palace. The long tongues of fire
leaped upward and the sparks fell in a
heavy shower for a considerable dis
tance. The heat was great.
The alarm was sounded, while the
warships in the harbor blew their fog
horns and soldiers were hurried to the
scene.
No victims of the flames have yet
been reported.
A strong wind helped to spread the
flames, and the men experienced great
difficulty in working the pumps.
What remains of the beautiful prom
enade along the harbor front undoubt-
edly will be destroyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
GOVERNOR OF NEVADA ASKS
REVISION OF TAX SYSTEM
State Board of Assessors and
Special Levy on Express
Companies Receipts

CARSON, New, Jan. 19.-The message
of Governor Dickerson was read in
both houses of the legislature today
The state treasury, it says, shows a
balance of 100000, while the taxable
property of the state has increased
more than 10 per cent. During the last
nine months $1O,000,OO0 worth of bullion
was extracted from the mines and 1884,
600 was collected as bullion tax.
The governor criticises the present
mode of railroad taxation and recon-
mends the abolition of the state board
of assessors. The retention of the state
police is advised.
The passage of a law levying a tax
of per cent on the gross receipts OF
express companies doing business ir
the state is favored.
A number of recommendations re-
garding the regulation of banking are
made, including an Endorsement of the
Oklahoma guaranty law.
The governor favors the election o1
United States senators by direct vote
of the people, as we'll as the initiative
and recall.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
WORK ON PANAMA CANAL
INCREASES SATISFACTORILY
Average Cost of Cubic Yard of Dirt
ExcaVated Reduced from Fifty
seven to Forty-eight
Cents

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1S.-Americans
are truly making the dirt fly'' in the
work of digging the Panama canal.
During 1908 more than three-ffths of
the total amount of material taken ont
since our government took hold Of the
work was removed.
The monthly average of excavation
during the last year was substantially
the same during the rainy season as
during the dry season, showing that
the heavy rains no longer are a serious
obstacle.
Another feature was the reduction of
the average cost per cubic yard for
excavation Of 81 cents to 4S cents, or
about Is per cent
Since this government took up the
work from May 4, 1904, to the close of
1908, 59,773,179 cubic yards have been
excavated, Of which 37,016, ,693 cubic
yards were taken out during 1908.
By the French companies 81,54S, 900
cubic yards were excavated. From the
appropriations for canal construction
the expenditures from May IA, 1904, to
October 1, 1908, were 83,275, 600.
OF this amount $51,512,O0O was ex-
pended by the department Of construc-
tion and engineering.