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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
Congress at Chicago Ends
With important
. Action.
FAvORS COMMISSION
Aims to Secure Definite Steps
in the FurtheranCe OF Its
Objects.

Chicago, May 5.-An exchange of
formal greetings between the diplo-
matte representatives of various ma
tions and a business session to con-
slider practical results of the gathering
of peace ENJOYS constituted the last
days work of the second national
peace congress. Joseph B. Moore, JUS
tice of the supreme court of Michigan,
presided over the business session.
Congressman Bartholdt of Missouri
presided at the international greet
ing" session. The principal speakers
were Count Johann Heinrich Won
Bernsdorff, German ambassador; WI
Ting Fang, Chinese ambassador, and
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger.
War of Past Ages.
The following resolution was adop,
ted:
Resolved. That public war is now
out of date, n relic of barbarism un.
worthy of our time, and that the ma
tions of the world, by joint agreement
by a league of peace among them
selves, ought to make its recurrence
hereafter an impossibility.
Resolved, That no dispute between
nations, except such as may involve
national life and independence, should
be reserved from arbitration, and that
a general treaty of obligatory arbitra
tion should be concluded at the earliest
possible date.
Would Reduce Naval Forces.
Resolved, That this peace congress
expresses its high appreciation of the
action of our government in the re
cent conclusion of % arbitration treat
dent and congress of thesUnited States
to take the initiative in an endeavor tt
complete the work of the second Hague
conference, especially to secure al
agreement among military and nava
powers for the speedy arrest of ruin
Gus competition in armaments now pre-
vailing, and as an immediate step t,
this end that n special commission o
the highest character be created 70
its consideration
To Promote Friendship.
Resolved, That this congress ear
nestly endorses the movement so aus
piciously begun by this government
delegates and Great Britain to provid
at public cost for construction meas
ures to promote international good un
derstanding, hospitality and friendship
and appeals to our own government
for broad and generous action upol
these lines"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
SUGGESTS AN EXCHANGE
OF ART AND ARTISTS
German Ambassador Thinks Ger
many and United States Should
Cooperate.

Chicago, May 5.-Count Johann
Heinrich Won Bernsdorff, German am
bassador, was the guest of honor at a
today. The ambassador in brief adj
dress suggested an exchange of art
lists and works of art as well as of
educators between the United States
and Germany
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
PERSIA GRANTED
A CONSTITUTION
Shah Yields tn Demands and Election
Will Shortly BE Held in Accord
ance With Law.

Teheran, May 5.-A proclamation
granting a constitution to Persia has
been signed and issued by the shah.
Elections will be held in accordance
with the new electoral law, to be pub
lished shortly. and should be complet-
ed by July 10. when the deputies will
assemble at Teheran
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
ROOSEVELT HOLDS
RECORD AS SLAYER
Has Killed Five Lions and a LiOness
Since Saturday-Gets Two
More.

Nairobi, May Roosevelt killed two
more big lions. Roosevelt now holds
the record for lion killing in the pro-
Electorate. Since Saturday of last week
a total of five lions and one lioness
have been bagged by him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
CANNOT REACH BOYLE CASE
Alleged kIunaper of Willie Whitla
breads Coming Ordeal.

p Mercer, Pa, May 5.-With a larceny
trial dragging along in the court today
there is little prospect of, reaching the
case of James H. Boyle. charged with
KIDNAPPING Billy Whitla, before to-
morrow. Forty or fifty witnesses will
be called by the prosecution. Boyle
apparently breads the trial. He is
much depressed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
LOCAL STUDENT In
MAY DAY STUNTS
Miss Alma Mosenfelder Rolls Hoop
and Helps Scrub Statue
at Bosi III.

Boston, Mass, May 5.-(Special)-
Miss Alma Mosenfelder of Rock Is
land, prominent student at Wellesley,
rolled hoops. scrubbed statues and did
othed May day stunts yesterday. The
statue of Henrietta Matineau was
given its first washing in 10 years.
Today the students are tired but
happy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
Unionists Are Strono.

Stratford on Avon, May 5.-The
unionists won a seat in the house of
commons from this constituency today
with the striking majority of 2,627
The battle was fought on tariff reform
and big navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
Photographers in Convention.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 5.-The annual
convention of the Illinois Photogra-
piers association convened in this city
with a large attendance.
Daddy Lively former president of
the Southern School of Photographers
at Mintville, Tenn, addressed the
meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
River Riplets.

The Columbia was up from Burling-
ton. The B. Hershey and Everett came
down with logs and returned north.
The Ruth passed north and south At
G a. m. the stage of water was I1SU
and at noon it was 11.75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
TO Promote Friendship.
WRTGHTS SAIL FOR HOME
American Aviators Given a Big Fare
well at London.

Southampton, May 5.-Wilbur and
Orville Wright emba-iz-a this morning
on board the steamer Kron Prnzessin
Cecilie for New York. A large gather
ing of members of the Areo club bade
the American aviators farewell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
JUMPS FROM HIGH WINDOW
Captain Cook, Prominent Toledo Elk
Commits Suicide.

Toledo, Ohio, May 5.-Delirious from
Illness Captain William Cook, prom.
inent Elk, noted drillmaster and cap
tain of the Elks' Cherry Pickers, ia
nous drill squad, leaped from a fourth
story window today and was instantly
Killed His daughter tried to prevent
her father from jumping, but was un
able to rescue him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
WELL KNOWN EDITOR DEAD
Edwin ID. COe Was Commander of
Wisconsin G.. A. II.

Whitewater. Wis. May Edwin d.
Coe, department commander of the G.
a. r. of Wisconsin and editor of the
Whitewater Register. died today of a
complication of heart, liver and kidney
disorders. Coe for 10 years was Unit
ed States pension agent of Milwaukee.
He was a newspaper man 40 years,
and serXed one term as president of
the Wisconsin Press association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
Sunol, Trotter, Dead.

Philadelphia, May 5.-Sunol, 2:001s
former queen of the trotting turf, died
yesterday at New Town Square, Pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05
DECISION TO FRANKIE NEIL

Wrestling Tactics Disqualify Young
Britt in Boxing Bouts.
Baltimore, May 5.-In the 11th
round of what was billed as 15-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-05

to the governor for approval or
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-13
A. A. A. TOURING BOARD.

The touring and information board of
the National Association has been
opened, with headquarters in Philadel-
phia, under the direction of Powell
Evans, president of the Automobile
Club of Philadelphia, and chairman of
the touring information board of the
a A. A.
Arrangements have been made with
the Philadelphia club to turn over a
portion of its clubhouse to the new
touring bureau.
All of the affiliated clubs Of the ma
tional body are now cooperating with
the new touring board, and in this way
the A. A. A. will shortly be able to give
its members data and up-to-date maps
on touring from sections where such
information has never before been OBJ
tainable.
Mr.. Evans has already started his
~map-makers to work, and the secretary
Of each club affiliated with the ~associa-
ton Is preparing up-to-date data rela-
tive to touring in the neighborhood Of
his club, all of which will be assembled
at the headquarters of the national
touring information board, and ready
for distribution before the 1909 touring
season opens.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-13

Thomas Goldingay, of Newark, left
last week in his White touring car for
a two weeks trip through Pe%nnsylva-
MIA, starting off by way of Strouds-
burg n Scranton. At the latter place
he expects>to spend a few days before
starting on the return journey.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-13

The P~addock-Zusi Motor Car Com
pany, of 215 Clinton avenue, report the
sale of W Chalmers-D Detroit cars this
week. One went to a Glen Ridge pur-
chaser and the other was taken by a
prominent resident Of East Orange.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-13
MAY NOT
TURN OVER AUTO
FINES To STATE
Sl,40O Being Held Here, and
Action in Courts May
Result.

1t was rumored around the city today
that Newark would not Immediately
turn over to the State department of
motor vehicles the fourteen hundred
dollars that Commissioner Smith made
demand for last week, under the provi-
sion of the F~relinghuysen act designat-
ing that all automobile fines should go
TO the commissioner of motor vehicles
and by him be turned oyer to the road
commissioner for the use in repairing
the State highways.
1t was understood that the city au-
thorities would raise no objection to
turning over this money, when their at
%tention had been called to that clause in
the motor vehicle act, but some ques-
ton has now been raised as to the con
stitutionality Of an act giving this in
come to the State, under the city char
ter.
No city official could be seen today
TO verify the report, but the fact re-
mains that the money has not as yet
been paid to the motor vehicle depart
ment, and the courts may yet be called
upon to decide who is the rightful
owner of the fines.
A prominent member of the East Or
ange Council, when seen, said that the
automobile fines collected in that city
had been promptly turned over to Com
missioner Smith. where he thought they
properly belonged, and, as far as East
Orange was concerned, there would be
no question raised as to the disposition
of future fines taken in automobile
cases.
The outcome of the local case will be
watched with much interest by the mo-
toring bodies, who have been aiding the
State department in locating unpaid
fines.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-13

The Hickey Machine Company, of
East Orange, plan to have an elaborate
display at the Auto Show next week.
The Marmon car is deservedly popular
among discriminating buyers and the
exhibit at the armory is sure to attract
much favorable attention.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-08

At the words, Dick felt his head whlrl-
ing. lie could by no means understand
the situation, for he saw before him not
only Lester and HolbroOk. whom ne had
come 20 rescue, but also his own father,
who was regarding him fondly, with
proud eyes; and. moreover. the whole
party were apparently the best OF
terms one with another. His stupefac-
ton was complete when Judge Reilly
came quickly to him, and grasped his
hand warmly.
Figured IL out from the pass, ] reck-
on" he remarked genially And you
didn't let friendship or a crouch against
those who had been unfair 20 you stand
in the way OF doing your duty. You're
Just the sort Of boy / thought you was.
Shake"
His own father made the necessary hur-
ried explanations. And he, too, like
Reilly. clasped his hand warmly. and
told him he proud OF him, ana the
others, as we'll congratulated him on
his promptness and resource. Afterward,
he dismissed the men who had been as
signed to him by the chief OF police, but
he himself remained as one Of the party
for the return journey to Washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-08

said, without changing the commanding
tone of his voice, Il want your car ana
the fastest available locomotive TO taAe
a party to Washington Immediately. See
TO It that everything is arranged. 1
look to you for a record run. Call me at
my residence as soon as the plans are
made but let there be no delay.
It's hearers. with the exception of
II Tiger" Reilly. stared at one an
other in bewilderment. What kind OF
man. or who was he, that thus ordered
peremptorily. instead of arranged Tor;
special trains over big railway And
the president of the company was sup
posed 70 be the holder OF nearly all IT'S
stock But The Pawn gave them no time
for questions. He began rapidly Outlln-
ing his plans with method and Sc
ouence that were as perfect as those
which had made him the chess champion
In his younger days. Before he had com
pIeted. the telephone rang again. 1t was
the railway president, announcing the
plans for the special. The Pawn rose
from the telephone.
"order my motor car at once, he said
to the secretary. Tell the driver to
hasten"
He turned to the others
II would suggest" he said, that. To
avoid interruptions and delays, you wear
the coats which you had when you ar
rived. and that you will turn the collars
up. and seek TO escape ldentlncatlon
when we board the car. We cannot az
ford to lose moment OF time now, whlch
would surely be the case II any one
should learn who you are. We are
still-"
The speaker was interrupted by the
sudden throwing open OF the hall door.
At the sound, all I'm the room turned in
quiringly, and they beheld, 10 their
amazement. standing In the doorway, the
erect figure and set face of Captain Rich
ard Barnes. 1t was he who broke the
startled silence:
Il have with me men from headquar-
ters, and the house is surrounded" lie
cast a melancholy glance toward Tiger
Reilly who was regarding the young
The Washington herald., 1909-08-08
Synopsis of Preceding Chapters.

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The Washington herald., 1909-08-08
LITERARY MAGAZINE
The Nations Pawn
0coNTINUED IRON PAGE ~
M A G A ZIN e

man bewIlderedly, and added: Escape
for those guilty OF the crime against the
country Is quite impossible "
The Pawn leaned forward. and stared
interestedly at the officer.
"Ah." he remarked at last. pleasantly
lit Is Reilly's young friend. Evidently
you" he turned his eyes for an Instant
on the judge-"have been careless some
how, and this youth had the sense and
the patriotism TO run you 10 earth. II
is providential that he did not come upon
MS with his lenguer too soon. He de-
serves all praise for his zeal. and he
has done no harm"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-08

He rubbed his hands together with
more signs OF enthusiasm than they had
ever seen him exhibit, and impaired 10
them some OF his buoyancy He was
man of action again, the quick moving.
fearless little general. who had once
more thrown OF the cloak OF years. ana
was enjoying TO the utmost the possibili-
ties of stirring events.
John" he said crisply. turning 90 his
secretary, "call mp the president OF the
y. Y. & w. / want him personally"
They talked together until the secre-
tary handed him the desk telephone. The
recuse, after the preliminary greetings.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-08

ny this time any reference TO the
~ manner OF their first arrival had lost
It's sting, and the statesmen willingly
donued the shrouding overcoats which
before they had so reluctantly accepted.
Now, when they passed out and down the
graveled walks, they were free from any
sort OF guard. They had done with all
the manner ana the matter OF captivity.
With them went Reilly and Dick and The
Pawn himself and the commodious car
took them all In and swung away with
them toward the station. They managed
to board the private car without being
Identified by any one, although loung-
Ing detective at the station looked at
them curiously. and afterward hurried 10
the dispatcher's Office. where he was IN
formed that some one, presumably the
president Of the road and party OF
friends were aboard. BEYOND that he
was unable to learn anything.
ON the way Lester and Barnes pre-
pared kilograms 10 half dozen OF their
supporters, and with some foreboding,
looked forward 20 The meeting which
they called for One was addressed 10
the President, and requested that the
men called for be permitted 10 enter the
White House
A ND thus II was that. just twenty.
"A four hours after the President, sup
ported by Captain Richard Barnes and
Grace Lester reviewed the rhythmic
swing OF uniting armies, the second sur
prise came about. Thus IL was that,
when the president-elect and his Vice
President appeared at the White House,
they were met by men who only a few
houre before had been enemies but were
now allies. IL was The Pawn had pre-
dicted: only, the change had come sooner
than he expected. The incoming party
was greeted with cheers. which brought
smiles 20 the wan face Of the outgoing
President and for a few minutes there
was a babel or ordinations.
Lester stood I'm the center OF the Blue
Room, and beckoned for silence.
Gentlemen" he said, Il propose to
take the blame. II there be any, for my
failure to appear for the inaugural cere-
mOny. | shall issue a statement In which
shall say that. while the disappear
auce OF MIR. Uolbrook ana myself was
unusual we caused the delay I'm the In
terests OF peace, knowing that grave re-
suits might follow our taking the oath
at that time. With Mr.. Barnes and Mr..
Rutherford's permission. ! shall add that
they came 10 meet us In New York for
conference In the interests OF peace,
and the people may draw, II they wish,
The Washington herald., 1909-08-08
The Thor Electric
Is Simple and Easy
To Operate

1t is as simple in construction as an ordi-
nary ice cream freezer and Just as safe 20
operate. There is no installing 10 be
done with the Thor Electric. You sim
ply attach the plug 70 an electric light
socket and you are ready for the days
washing and anyone with ability 10 in
sert an electric bulb in its socket can
operate the Thor Electric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-21
MISTRIAL IN THE
 ANDREWS CASE
NEGRO ENTERED PLEA OF SELF DEFENSE FOR KILLING WHITE MAN IN BEssEMER OVER TWO YEARS AGO.

The case of John Andrews, the negro charged with the murder of a white man named Taylor Johnson in a livery stable at Bessemer more than two years fgo. resulted in mistrial on second hearing, the jury reporting to Judge Weaver yrs- terday afternoon that it was unable to agree and the body was discharged.
 Andrews case has been the source of considerable interest. At the time of he shooting feeling ran high and the negro, upon receiving trial the firpt time, was sentenced to hang. He appe\led his ease to tne supreme court. whicN remanded the case, granting the negro new trial.
 The case came up for the second .ime on Thursday of last week. Andrews en- tered his original plea that of self defense. The case was placed in the hands of the jury Saturday afternoon, and after being out for more than S6 hours the body reported a mistrlal yesterday afternoon.
 Friends of the negro are pleased with the outcome of the second trial. Andrews possessed a good reputation in Bessomef prior to the time of the shooting of John son. and since his confinement in the coun ty jail, a period extending over two years, he has made model prisoner. He was made stevedore in the negro jail shortly after the supreme court passed upon his case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the follow ing transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were in- volved were filed yesterday in the of- fee of the probate court:
 $4900-Harry w. Coffin to B. M. Forney, part of block SS7. survey of Birmingham; being lot fronting GA feet on the west side of Lincoln street near the intersection of Jefferson avenue and extending to a depth of S9 feet.
 $13S0-George w. Daley to Berry Booth, lot 8. in block 1. Ensley Realty company's addition to Ensley.
 $1325-A. L. Young to P. L. Earle, the west half of the southwest quar- ter of section 2s, part of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 2S, part of the southwest quar- ter of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 2S, the west half of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 22, part of the south half of the northeast quarter of section 31, part of the north east quarter of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 23, and part of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 32, all in township 16. range west; also lot 5, in block 51, survey of Montesano, and lot T. in block sS, survey of Birming- ham, Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-21
LONG EXPLAINS
 CORDOVA AFFAIR Told Weakley He Would Ask
 for Division ASKED FRIENDS TO LEAVE Says WeakIey Said in Conference That He Would Only Discuss
 Issue With Candidates
 For Governor.

The Long, Weakley episode, which had elusion at Cordova, both places in Wal ker county, has attracted unusual atten- tion throughout the state.
 In The AgeHerald of Sunday first ref . erence to the debate and the division of the crowd was made. Judge Weakley, who framed the Fuller bill, and who is now TUT ming for governor, stated in The Age Herald of yesterday morning that Ire had gained the advantage of these meetings. Yesterday afternoon he was quoted at length to the effect that while Walker county was certain to go for the amendment, Long took away from the crowd which had gathered to hear him MealIey) talk, a majority.
 Thomas L. Long. the man who took issue with Judge Weakley Saturday in Walker county was in Birmingham yes- terday morning. He was here but short while, leaving almost immediately after arriving for Cullman, where he was scheduled to attend court, and where Judge Weakley spoke to a crowd, Judge Speake adjourntng court In order that the people might have no other attrac- tion while in the afternoon MT. Long talked to an enthusiastic audience.
 In Birmingham yesterday morning MT. Long made the following remarks con corning the episode in which he and Judge Weakley played a part
 "When I asked for division of time at oakman Judge Weal<ley agreed to give me 35 minutes. he to have the opening and closing. While I told him that I was no begger and especially in my own coun- ty I accepted his proposal.
 T see that Judge Weakley says in an interview in this mornings Age-Herald that he declined to give me time at Cor dova that night on account of what hap pened at Oakman.' Now, I do not know what he refers to unless I got the best of the debate but l see he declares that he had the best of it. If he believes he did I can see no reason for his refusing another chance at me.
 When he declined just before the Cor dova meeting to divide time with me l told Judge Weakley that l was at home and if l was not given an opportunity to speak l would ask it again in the pres ence of the audience and if it was there refused, l would call for division of the crowd
 After Judge Weakley was introduced 1 arose in the audience and respectfully asked for a division of time to discuss the question at issue. He respectfully declined and I called for those who were opposed to the amendment to follow and l would talk to them on the street. About 300 people followed me and six persons remained in the house. A few others struggled back during the speaking.
 Judge Weakley in the conference be- fore the Cordova meeting, said that he would only discuss the issue with candi- dates for governor"