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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

for finery which she could not procure
by any other means than by unlawful
ly confiscating. Her effort to escape
justice evidenced the crudeness ana
inexperience in stealing, as she be-
decked herself to the limit with the
stolen goods. making her detection and
arrest simple matter. At her pre-
liminary hearing and later trial she
readily pleaded guilty to the charges
and made no effort to evade punish
ment.
Wife Alleges Observation-Disclosures in
her petition for a decree of divorce
from her husband that he deserted her
about four years ago and that except
for two visits since that time he has
remained away from home, Mrs. Julia
d. Kennedy has instituted a suit for
divorce from her husband, William ].
NJ. Kennedy. In addition to this charge
the wife alleges in her claim for di-
vorce that her husband had been cd
dicted to the use of intoxicating Ii
QuOrs. They-w married in Molin.,
Aug. 1. 1895, and lived together until
Feb. IA, 1902. She also asks the Gus
tody of her one child. Eva whom she
alleges is not safe with the husband.
o
Obituary Record. Mrs. Christian
Meyer passed away yesterday at her
home. S22 Ainsworth street. after a
prolonged illness, at the age of SO
years and % days She had been sick
for the past four years. Her husband,
Carl Meyer, and one daughter. Alma
Meyer. survive. The funeral will be
held Fidayw afternoon at o'clock from
the late residence, 1922 AinswOrth
street.
James Cahill died Tuesday night at
his home, 1927 East High street, after
g prolonged Illness. He was born in
County Caven, ireland. Feb. q. 1929,
and came to this country in the year
1857, going first to New Jersey. where
he remained until April, 1857 when
he came to Davenport, which he had
made his home since. His marriage
to Miss Catherine Brophy was celebra-
ted in the year 1852 in New Jersey.
she preceding him in death by IL years.
Ir. Cahill lived in the same residence
in which he died for the past 40 years.
Two sons, John F. and Joseph F. Ca
hill. and three daughters. Miss Mar
garet H. Mary ]. and Anna NJ. Cahil,
all of this city, and one sister, Mrs.
Anna Cane of New Jersey, survive.
Mi Cahill had been a member of St.
Narguerite's church. now the Sacred
Heart cathedral for the past 50 years.
and was always a faithful member of
the Sacred Heart sodality. The funeral
viii be held Friday morning from the
late residence, with services at Sacred
Heart cathedral at o'clock. Burial
will be made in St. Marguerite's Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

Recapitulation.
Reservoir construction acct. IS 1880
WaterwoTks expense account. 1915
First ward sidewalk account. 1920
Second ward sidewalks. account. 1915
Third ward sidewalk account 1915
Health account ......... 22.55
Reservoir expense account. 80. 500
Park account ......... 1850
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Rock Island. H.. Dec. 6, 1909.
City Council Chamber.

The council met in regular session
1T s O'Clock =. m, Mayor McCaskrin
presiding and ali The aldermen pres
cnt
hliarman LAWYER presented an ord
iunucc. which was considered and then
ADOPTED by unanimous vote, allowing
me labor pay roll for week ending
Nov. - 1909 as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
s2oS1S5
s5,401.S6

The clerk presented claim of Frank
r. Hildebrandt for $50 for injuries re-
ceived by fall On alleged defective side,
walk on Thirty-eighth street. AldeY
man Utke moved that the same be n
ferred to the claims committee. CIR
ried.
The clerk presented bill of Wallace
Treichler in amount OF. 1925 for dom
for services and advicE in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

CONTINUED on Page Four)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

Alderman Utke presented an ordin-
ance, which was considered and then
adopted by unanimous vote, allowing
labor pay roll for week ending Dec. 4,
ono &c foIIO1uc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

EIAO" AO"s
feet confidence Of good results.
There has been many person "nS
has suffered agonizing pain, and neeo-
lessly, too, simply because the way
was unknown Whereby the kidneys
might be helped. but anyone Will nnu
quick relief from the pains of kidney
trouble after taking peWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills for few days.
We would like to have YOU know, as
confidently as we know, that DeWltts
Kidney and Bladder Pills will do this;
That you may be fully acquainted
with this highly meritorious prepare
ton, we will send you free. postpaid
a box Of these pills for you to try.
All that is necessary for you to DO -
TO send your name and address 10 70.
&. De Witt & Co, Chicago. The pills
will be sent 10 you Immediately.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
are prepared in two sizes the 50c and
the s1.o0. but the $1.00 size contains
21a times as many pills as the 500
size.
yrhen you ask for DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills insist upon them.
Beware of limitations and substitute
kidney pills. We recommend no
remedy FOR the kidneys other than De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills.
G THY -
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
PRESSES APPEAL
rom WRIGHT DECISION

Washington, d. c.. Ian. 16.-An APP
Wright in sentencing Gompers, Mitch
ell and Morrison to Jail for contempt
will be vigorously pressed and a call
for funds for that purpose will shortly
be issued by the American Federation
of Labor. This action was decided up
on at a conference here yesterday be-
tween the executive council of the fed
GRAFTON and former Judge Alton b.
Parker. chief counsel for the federation
officials.
Much of the time was devoted to a
consideration of the proposed specific
legislation that might be presented to
congress to remedy the conditions
brought about by the injunction and
contempt proceedings, as well as the
application of h Sherman antitrust
act to labor organizations. A bill COM
bining the salient features of the Will
son and Pearre measures, which We're
prepared and submitted by Represent
alive Wilson, together with the app
piicable points of the British trades dis
=puteS act, was considered.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
SCHOOL TEACHERS
ESCAPE FROM DEATH

Redfeld, S. D., Jan. 16.-Being las
sooed by his own lariat and dragged
heller SHELTER Over the prairie for a
quarter of a mile, almost cost the life
of Chester jackson. He teaches school
neal Tolstoy and purchased an out
law pony to ride. The third time he
rode the animal it suddenly began to
buck II Pitch, thus loosening the sad
die. The animal then "sunfished' and
deposited the saddle and Mr.. Chester
on the ground. The lariat had been
tied around the pony's neck and the
other end of it slipped taut round the
saddle and Mr.. Chester's leg. Conse-
quently he was dragged at a furious
rate by the frightened horse, but just
as he was about to give up all thought
of getting out of his predicament alive,
the rope broke. If it had not been that
a deep fall of snow cushioned the
ground, he would have been seriously
injured, instead of merely suffering
bruises.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
CRIMINAL CATTLE MEN
TAKE DEATH OATH, BUT
MAKE A CONFESSION

Belle Fourche, s.. D., Jan. 2o.-That
10 men took the death oath In a school
house lighted only by the rays of light
that came through the chinks OF the
stove, and that they all wore masks
to prevent detection, and that they
We're parcelled out two and two for
the purpose Of working destruction on
property OF the sheep men who have
ef1csoached upon the former territory
of the cattle men, is the startling I'M
brought out in the confession
OF a. q. Squires, one OF the 10. who
now refuses bail on the plea that his
life Will he forfeited il he is permitted
to go outside the jail in which. he ID
now confined.
The other men arrested We're D.. w.
George Martin, Andy, Ike
and sam Mexican, &. G.. Mulholland.
Terry Zilnmerscf1eid and STANLEY:
sBaugh. The property which they ara
alleged to have destroyed belonged to
thesGuthrie Sheep just across
The line IN Wyoming, lying In the dis
puted district Sundance and
Moorcroft.
Joe LaFors secured the evidence
through which the men were brought
70 justice. hiring out ms cattle punch
,er and thus forming association with
each OF h men whoforme the death
pact through which they Iiuped 10 de-
sStroy the business of their comy,efifnr
The4cases VIII be tried In Nav 1T
Sundance. The nine men accased 81
crimes are out on bail. Two Others
besides Squires are aid to have CON
fessed, but their names have not beer
made known.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
DOINGS OF The
LEGISLATURE IN
SOUTH DAKOTA
Passes Bills-Shrader
Chosen Messenger to
Washington.

Pierre. S. D., Jan. 16.-The deadlock
on messenger to Washington was
broken by the unanimous election Of
Mr.. Shrader. The result was coached
after it had come to be believed no cleo
ton was possible. Messrs. Doering and
Lem had tried to effect a selection by
casting lots. but to this Mr.. Browne
and Mr.. Shrader would not agree. Fin
ally Browne and Shrader appeared to
realize that they We're getting into the
unfortunate attitude of forcing the al
of a surrender or no mes
senger, and one of them offered to vote
for Chairman Cook, of the state CEN
trail committee. 1t being the first on
cession by Browne and Shrader,
Messrs. Lein and Doering met it in a
spirit of equal generosity and cast
their votes for Mr.. Shrader.
Eleven bills We're introduced in the
house yesterday. One by Mr.. Miller
duplicate of Andrews in senate) pro-
Nides that all municipal elections in
the state shall be held on the third
Tuesday in April; one by Wyman regu-
lates hotel inspections and provides for
license fees for hotels; one by Mr..
Brody absolutely prohibits the manu-
facture and sale of cigarets or cigaret
p within the state; one amending
the law of g~arnishments; one provid-
ing that tuition of Eighth grade pupils
shall be paid from interest on common
school fund instead Of from district
treasury; one to remedy a condition ex-
listing in Miner (and perhaps other
counties), where terms of five county
commissioners all expire on same date;
one regulating the practice of vet
erlnary rye an amendment; one to
prevent the dissertation of the flag With
advertising matter: one by Mr.. Gable
(by request) relating to sidetracks be-
tween railway stations. 1t amends the.
law authorizing commissioners to order
sidetracks between stations more than,
II miles apart, by providing that dis;
lance shall be computed over the wagon
o instead of oyer the railway line.
The legislative expense bill, appropri-
ating funds for per diem and mileage,
was reported out OF the committee.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
PRESIDENT WILL CATCH
WILD ANIMALS ALIVE

Washington, Jan. 15.-That Presi-
dent Roosevelt is not going to content
himself with sending home from Africa
dead specimens of lions and other Afri-i
can wild beasts but that he intends to-
gather some live one for the zoolog-
zeal park, is the confident expectation
of officials at the zoo. &
Inquiry has been made at the ZOO
from the White House, it is said, to-
determine what African animals are
lacking in the collection. No further
intimation of the intentions of the
president has reached the National
Zoo officials, but this is taken as an
capture some animals alive.
Since It, has been announced that
the president is to hunt lions, interest
In these kings of the forest has more
than doubled at the zoo. Almost every
one who visits the park these cold
days wants to know where the jungle
beasts from Darkest Africa can be
found, and the lion house seems to be-
the center of attraction.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
LEGISLATURE IS
BUSY WITH BILLS
AND RESOLUTIONS
North Carolina Resolution Took
Some Time of the Senators
in Discussion.

- -,
Pierre, s. D., Jan. l9.-The first bill
~ n.ss tba senate was Senator Dan
- - ,i1I maa,,ira ,ajiroad COM
lotthS pilt 70 49,
panies to fence tracks "heilsFet
er of adjacent lands shall haSe Fenced
the other three sides. The legislative
appropriation bill ais passed.
Committee reports made yesterday on
several bills were adopted.
New bills were introduced as follows:
One for fixing dates for court in the
several counties comprising the Fifth
judicial circuit. BY Thoreson TO amend
the primary law. 1t practically abol-
ishes the county convention. n by
Senator Luckhart requiring railroad
companies to put in scales. A senate
Joint resolution praying congress to
make Fort Meade a permanent brigade
post.
IN the house the following bills were
i~ntroduced: One by Mr.. Wilson, pro-
viding for insurance of bank deposits;
one by Mr.. Elsom prohibiting profan-
ity. drinking and ambling on passen-
ger trains: n by Mr.. Morris Gdenti-
cal with The Thoreson senate bilD.
amending the primarv law. 1t elimin-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
PITTsBURG CLEARS UP;
BANKERS TO PRISON

Pittsburg, Jan. 19.-In tho federal
court today, three bankers and BUSH
ness men We're sentenced to five years
each in the penitentiary in connection
with irregular banking methods. IA
fourth banker failed to put In an APP
pearance and will be sentenced next
Saturday. Passing sentence on a fifth
banker was postponed until the May
term owing to his physical condition.
They were respectively:
William G. Mckee, vice president Of
b Farmers National bank, Emlen-3
ton.
John ~. Mckee, president OF the
stirst National ~Glintonville.
Charles e. Mullen. cashier Of tho
Farmers and Merchants National
bank, Mt. Pleasant.
e. H. Steinman, Mt. Pleasant. presi-
lent of h Aetna Lumber
Harry s. Mckee, son Of John M.
cashier ClintonviIle bank,
~. IS. Hissem, president of the Farm
Pleasant. W.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
MILLIONS HANG ON
ACETYLENE SUIT

Chicago, Jan. 1S.-One of the most i'm
portant patent litlgations since the rights
of the Bell telephone We're attacked was
started in the United States court yester-
day by the Union Carbide company of
New York against the American Carbolite
company Of Duluth.
This suit is one of a series that has been
and will be started in various cities. 1t
involves the product from which acety-
lene light. is produced-an industry cost
Ing many million dollars to start and
containing many more millions in profits.
Inc Union Carbide ompany is capital
lied at sl4.o00,Ooo, represented by invest
ments In water power rights, immense
factories at Niagara Falls, N. Y, and
Sauit Ste. Marie, Mich, and in numerous
patents covering the product of calcium
carbide and processes of manufacture.
infringement of the Fundamental patent
IN the main product is charged against the
Duluth concern. A perpetual injunction
Is asked in addition to damages sustained
by the Union Carbide company in the sale
and use Of the lighting product by the
rival
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
CONDUCTORS NAMED
FOR INSTITUTE WORK

Pierre, s. D., Jan. 2o-State Superin-
tendent Ustrud has given out the fol-
owing list of institute conductors for
the season of 1909:
L. E. Aekley. Vermillion; w. H. 81.
Beadle, Madison; Fl, M. Best, %Iroquofs:
A. FL. Bigelow, Lead: G. +. Brown.
Brookings; c. K. Buckle, Springfield:
j. r. Byers, Vermillion: L. E. Camfeld,
academy; c. Nj. Cilristianson, Sioux
Fails; f. l.. Cook, Spearfish; u. S.
Earls,. Dell Rapids; C. L. Fillebrown,
lC~hamberlaini G. H. French, Huron;
+. j. Gault. Verrnillion; w. w. Girtor,
Golf. Madison; S. C. Hartranft, Aber-
deem; j. j. Hatteberg, Clear Lake: J..
w. Heston, Madison: f. Fl. Hoff.
Mitchell; w. e, Johnson. Aberdeen: j.
I. johnson, Bowdle; w. C. Jolley. Cas-
j. Jones, jr., Faulkton; +. f.
Jordan, Sioux Falls: NJ. A. Lange, Rap
i'd City; B.. M. Lawrence. Madison: T.
@. Lindsey, Mitchell; C. Fl. Lugg.
'Parkston; w. H. Mayne. Flandreau:
il. p. Mccain, Spearfsh; A. A. McDon-
sioux Falls; Geo. w. Nash. Aber-
deem; Geo. b. Otte. Clark; l.. b. Par
sons, Watertown; e. C. Perisho,. Yer
million; NJ. NJ. Kramer, Pierre: j.. N.
Rodeheaver, Brookings; r. c. Shellen-
barger. Yankton; r. L. Slagle. Brook
1ngs; Clyde Stone, Huron; A. J. Small
ley, Egan; Geo. NJ. Smith, vermillion.
IA. A. Stein. Geddes: e. D. Stivers. HUI
ron; l.. A. Stout; Mitchell; Alexander
S~trachan, Deadwood; c.. G.. st. John.
Toronto: A. w. Trettien, VerInillion
w. A. Thompson, Webster; A. G. Tuve.
Fl. *. Warren. Yankton; Sam
Weir, Mitchell: G.. G.. Wenzlaff.i
Springfield; e. G. Woodburn. Canton.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
FALLS DOWN ELEVATOR
SAAET GO FEET. uNINulREn

Aberdeen, S. D, Jan. 19.-W. M. Gates.
night porter at the Sherman hotel, had
q miraculous sea from death or Sc
rlous injury when he fell down the ele-
vator shaft from the fourth to the first
stories, and escaped with a few minor
cuts and bruises.
Gates loaded a trunk on a truck for
a customer who was going out, and
walked backward toward the elevator,
supposing it to be at the landing. In
stead, the elevator was on the first
floor and h man stepped off into
space, dropping a sheer SO feet. Yen.
ing for help as he went down, Gates
attracted the attention of In
the hotel office, and they rushed to his
assistance. He was taken to a hos
pital and a physician examined him
carefully. finding that he escaped prac-
tically uninjured.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
GREGORY WINNER
I'M LIVELY BATTLE
FOR LAND OFFICE

Washington, Jan. aO.-The Gregory
county, South Dakota. land office fight
etWee Gregory and Dallas was set
tied today with the -uncein by
Secretary Garfield that he would To-
cate the office at Gregory.
It has been n of the hardest fought
contests of the kind ever known here.
Immense political pressure was brought
to bear, especially in behalf OF Dallas.
Senator Gamble supported Gregory.
and after Secretary Garfield had prac-
tically decided for Dallas, Mr.. Gamble
by personal appeal to the president, got
1t reopened and the decision reversed.
It is not understood that the loca-
ton OF the land office at Gregory af-
fects IN any way the possibility of the
disconttnuance of the land office now
located at Chamberlain, but no action
affecting the latter place will be TAX
en- for some time although the lands to
be comprised within the district which
VIII be formed with Gregory as the
headquarters are now in the Chamber
lain district.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
WOMAN ATTEMPTS
TO NULLIFY WILL

) Chicago, Jan. 1s.-what is charac-
terizcd as a remarkable plot to nullify
the provisions of a will, was frustrated
in a decision handed down by Judge,
Mack. The jurist ruled that certain
relatives of the late Patrick j. Sexton,
specifically mentioned in his will, are
entitled to s17o.000 of the estate of
nearly 81, 900. 00u. The claims of he
relatives were fought stubbornly by
the widow, Mrs. Anna Sexton, who, it
is charged, forged her husbands name
tc an order for admission to the safety
deposit vault, where a letter Of in
~struction was kept. Mrs. Sexton is at
present living in Washington, d. c..
where her child is attending school,. Her
residence is in Waukegan. Witnesses
testified that on the day OF Sexton,s
death, October %, 1903, and the day fol-
lowing, Mrs. Sexton and Samuel n.
Jacobs. Sections private secretary.
either destroyed or hid the letter of IN,
struction and II notes for $40. coo left
by Mr.. Sexton to his relatives.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
APPLICANT MUST
STATE FITNESS FOR
MARRIED STATE

animation to determine the fitness of
applicants for marriage license TO earn
a livelihood SUFFICIENT to provide for a,
family is urged by the recommends
ton of the Chicago Dressmakers' as
ISOLATION.
Nine. Darby presented the Civil SER
vice. rule, which was unanimously and
heartily adopted.
we recommend" the rule reads,
that our committee draft a bill provid-
riage licenses be compelled to take a
civil service examination and furnish
references from previous employers as.
to their ability to support themselves.
IN this compulsion a capable woman.
will be protected from her future pro
tector' and stimulated to consider her
avocation in life more seriously and
bring about a better moral condition.
ofSthe community"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
THE LEGISLATURE.

A small furry occurred Saturday ii.
the senate owe the adoption Of q con-
terence report on legislative ~appropria-
ton Oil. The conference COMMITTEES
raised the amount to be paid the seerc.
tary of the senate from 5000 to Sl.o50
Tor preparing copy for and readinp
proof Of senate permanent journal Sen.
ator Arflsden opposed adoption Of thu
report. He declared the secretary had
not asked for or limited at this increast
of pay when he was a candidate FOL
election to that position. The practicJ
ne SAID, is too common of seeking al
ONCE and as soon as II was secured
gong to work for more pay. He was
aware that this action might hold uE
this bill, but he was prepared TO stay
here all next umm on one meal q
rather than yield. Senators Bates
and Curtiss favored adoption report
The report was adopted.
Several! Bills Passed.
The senate passed Senator Evoret'.
Dill requiring railroad companies t.
equip all locomotive engines with cleo.
tr1c or other headlights of not less thar
l,500 candle power; also Senator Byrne's
phi Tor 2-cent maximum passenger fare
Dill; also Senate Byrne's bill deilntna
express companies and fixing maximum
rates IS per cent below the rate, as per
all schedules, in force on January
1909.
Senator Andrews bill fixing liability
toWnships Tor damages for injuries
from defective highways. was recon
Senator Byrne's standard form
of life Insurance policy bill passed; also
Senator Stokes bill regulating distri-
button of debt of Butte counties among
the three counties included in the orig
territory of Butte county.
The house devoted the days session
to introduction of bills and the signing
of pay vouchers.
1t passed Mr.. Van Ruschen's bin
m@king possession Of burglars tools
q felony.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
KILLED BY CARELESS
HANDLING OF GUN

Java, S. D., Jan. 16.-Chris Bechtold,l
jr., who lives six miles northwest of
here, started out to haul some hay near
the Lutheran church northeast of Java
and took along his gun, as he was
church he saw a ~jackrabbit, which he
killed. Then he reloaded his gun and
in trying to shove it into the hayrack
with the barrel toward his body, the.
gun was discharged, the entire load
lodging in his abdomen, tearing away
one kidney and the lower part Of his
lungs and decorating the intestines
frightfully. He lived but a few hours.
-Four children and a wife survive.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-01-21
DEBATE over The
S. D. LAND OFFICE
President Instructs Secretary
Garfield to Try Case on
Its Merits.

Washington, Jan. 1s.-The fight over
the Gregory county land Office has
been carried up to the president, and
is the most stubborn of its caliber in
years. senator Gamble appealed to the
president yesterday in behalf of Greg
DRY, and today a big delegation of Dali
las people saw him. He called in Secre-
tary Garfield and told hin to get the
two crowds together tomorrow and ar
range a joint debate and settle the mat
ter strictly on the merits OF the two
towns.
The delegate@wfll include people from
South Dakota, North Dakota. Nebraska
and Iowa n delegations from the
rival towns.