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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
FINDS DEATH
DUE To BLOW
Coroner's Jury in Moline Holds
Frank G. Bernhardt of Quin-
cy Responsible.
FOR KILLING OF GERDlN
Man Who Welded Pitcher i'm Wash
ingtOn Hotel With Fatal Results
Is Under Arrest There.

The coroner's jury which investiga-
ted the death of Charles Gerdin in
Moline this morning returned YER
dict that Gerdin came to his death as
the result of a blow on the head with
pitcher in the hands of Frank G.
Bernhardt of Quincy, Ill. Gerdin died
as the result of injuries received in
an encounter with Bernhard at the
Benz hotel at Washington. Iowa, April
20. Bernhard was arrested last night
at Kalona, Iowa, and was taken to the
county Jail at Washington. The cor
oner has forwarded to the Iowa au-
thorities copy of the inquest verdict,
and the evidence, and it is likely that
Bernhardt will be prosecuted for the
death of Gerdin.
Struggle in Hotel.
Several Washington people testified
at the inquest. They stated that Bern
hardt. who is travelling salesman for
the Quincy Stock Food company, had
room on the second floor of the no.
tel and Gerdin's room was on the
third floor. 1t was shown that Gerdin
came down stairs in the morning, and
entered Bernhardt's room. No one
saw the encounter, but people i'll adj
joining rooms heard the crash, and,
running out. found Gerdin lying partly
i'll the room and partly in the hall,
bleeding profusely. Bernhard was
standing over him with the pitcher in
his hand.
Bemhardt claims that Gerdin came
into his room. and being asked what
he wanted, replied that it was none of
Bernhardts business, and attempted
to choke Bernhardt. Others in the
hotel say it is so arranged that guest
might easily mistake Bernhardt's room
for the Office or a public room. and
that the mistake had been made be-
fore.
Died I'm Moline.
Gerdin was taken to his own room
and given surgical attention Bern.
hardt paid his bill and left Washing
ton, stating that if wanted he would
be found in kalona. 1t is not clear
how Gerdin came to go to Moline. He
stumbled into the police station last
Saturday in a serious condition. He
was sent to the Moline city hospital,
where he died yesterday afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
OBITUARY..
Mrs. William Mosher.

Mrs. William Mosher. 921 Fourteenth
street, died at o'clock this morning
after an illness of a week with appen-
iicitis Mrs. Mosher's many friends
lad hardly learned VI her illness be-
lore the news of her death came also
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

She was born in Canada and was 80
years old She had resided in this city
for five years and in that time she had
formed many acquaintance. She is
survived by her husband and son. A"
thur. Besides these. she leaves FIVE
sisters and three mrothers, one of the
latter, Arthur Bourdeau, being resi-
dent of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
VIEW PEORIA FAIR SITES
Local Lawmakers Take Part in Leg
iSlative Junket.

Representatives H. l.. Wheelan and
Thomas Campbell of this city and
Senator F. A. Landee of Moline,
returned this morning from Spring
field, having formed members of
party of over hundred men,
bers of the legislature who made
"a trip TO Peoria yesterday and took
part in banquet in that city last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

For stomach troubles, biliousness
and constipation try Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many re.
markable cures have been effected by
them. Price, % cents. Samples free
| For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

will be held tomorrow morning from
Mrs. S. o. Heath of Taylor Ridge. Bur-
! ial will take place at Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

view of the fact that a large expendi-
ture for the present grounds will be
necessary before the next fair is held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

Dainty styles in fine quality
lawn, long princess slips, top
trimmed with lace beading and
ribbon. bottom with wide ruffie
and deep hem and tucks: just
the thing for the one-piece
gown; special 50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
New Ribbons and
NeckWear

ALL SILK MORE RIBBON, I'd, a5e
Five inches wide, in black and col
ors suitable for sashes. hair ribbons
and millinery, yard Csc.
NO. 80, ALL SILK RIBBON, 70 21e
-Four inches wide. in plaids. MORE
and satin stripes, hair ribbon, yard 21c
DUTCH COLLARS, 25e-New line of
stiff Dutch collars. in all sizes, plain
and embroidered, Csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

is a beauty. Iron bound. brass
ed ball trimming, trace handles
and ball valance clamps. two
center bands, Excelsior lock:
two-inch hardwood Stats, $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
Double Stamps Saturday Morning TO 1900 O'clock
How; Your
Appetite?

II It's good You'll enjoy the
roonday luncheon in the new
grill room. Everything the
best ill the market and prepar-
Cd right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

afternoon at o'clock from the home.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Granville H. Sherwood of the Trinity
Episcopal church. Burial took place
at Chippiannock cemetery. The serv
ices at the home were private. The
pallbearersy were J. c. Dunn, Richard
Munroe, A. J. Stibolt, Harry Eastman.
E. H. Stafford and Edward Love.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
Funeral of Mrs. Durham.

The funeral of Mrs. C. w. Durham,
1890 First avenue, was held yesterday
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
EULAllE

matters of vital interest and
civic improvement as fire pro-
lection, a good water works sys-
tenn and good sewerage. | trust
you will still continue to advo-
cate these and other necessities
until they shall be installed so
Canyon may keep pace with other
other rival cities and be fully
alive to the opportunities which
are open to her in representing
one of the most beautiful coun-
ties in the Panhandle. "
Very truly,
N. NJ. OL1N.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
IA Of Pound a Week

at least, is what a young baby
ought to gain in weight. Does
yours? If not there 5 something
wrong with its digestion. Give it
McGee's Baby Elixir and it will
begin gaining at once. Cures
stomach and bowel trou bles, aids
digestion, stops fretfulness, good
for teething babies.
Price 23c and 50c.-Sold by A.
h. Thompson, the leading drug
gist.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
Robin Crattan 36198

ROBIN GRATTAN is a handsome bay
stallion, with dark points stands 10 hands
and weighs 1925 pounds; foaled 1902.
Bred by Mcneil Bros, Bowen, ILL.,
During the past history Of the light
harness turf, different families have, in
different years, says the Horse Review,
made some remarkable showings but it
remained for the Glattan family in 1905,
to eclipse everything Of that nature in turf
annals. 1t was a 'Grattan year. from
start to finish-an when the returns were
all in there was Just one universal verdict:
that nothing like it had ever been heard of
before.
Had Grattan's fame as a sire to rest
upon 1905 alone, it would secure him place
among the greatest of progenitors. But it
is of no such sudden, spasmodic growth
1t was established years ago and has ever
since been steadily growing like the snow
ball of the adage - growing, growing,
growing until now it has assumed such
proportions as to dwarf that of all but a
scattering two or three other living stall
ions
Robin Grattan individually is a horse
of grand finish and plenty of substance.
with a fine disposition, deep, strong Shout
ders, stout back, very strong loins and sti-
files, strong bone, with good feet and legs.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
Proposed Amendment to the State Constitution
Authunsjng Cities and Towns with popu-
Iation in Excess Of 5000 10 be In
cOrporated BY Special Act

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 80. d.
JOINT RESOLUTION to emend Article
ii, Sections and , OF the conStltu-
ton OF the state, authorizing Cities
and towns within the state OF Texas
to be Incorporated by special act
where the population exceeds five
thousand inhabitants.
tie 1t resolved BY the Legislature OF
the state OF Texas;
SECTION J. That Article H. Sec
tons and i've be amended 50
mat the same shall hereafter read and
be As follows;
SIC. :. Cities ana towns having
population of five thousand or less
may be chartered alone by genera!
law. They may levy assess and col
jec' an annua! tax 10 deiraN the
fhe current expenses OF their local
government, bat such tax shall never
exceed for any on, wear one-fourth OF
one per cent ano shall be collectible
only III current money, and al. licen-
rr, aud occupation taxes levied and
all fines, i"ifeitu'r->, penalties anc
other due aceruing 10 cities ard
towns Nhal! be- coilec;lble only in cur
rent money
$40. =. cite, having more than
a,... ,.o,,.a,,d ;,j..,i;,,rt- r,a., b.,..
-,
VIA. ',' "'-''" va
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
Specialist.

treat all diseases of eye, ear,
nose, throat and also have glasses
and give special attention to fit
ting them. COnSultion and ex-
animation free. Office with DR..
Stewart, Canyon City, May 10th
and 18th. |. E. SMITH, M. d.
sgt Weatherford, Tex.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30

The News at Canyon City is
one of the best of Panhandle
papers and reflects great credit
on manager r. a. Terrill. a
new cylinder press has been
ordered and a big invoice of New
American job and ad faces
American Advertiser.
p. H. Swain of Dallas has ar
rived in this city and will be
with the Harrell Benton confec-
tionery.
G. p. Hutchings left last Sat
urday for San Antonio where he
went to attend the State Grand
Lodge of the Knights of Pythias.
For Sale horse buggy and
harness, | work horse, | set
farm harness. Farms and city
5tf |. l.. VAN SAINT.
Books with cattle bills of sale.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
ILLINOIS MAN IS PLEASED.
Writes Interesting Letter Praising the Panhandle
And Randall County News.

1T makes a newspaper man
glad to know that his efforts are
being appreciated We have so
long tried to eXpound the ad
vantages of Canyon City and
Randall county with as much
vim a. We thought would or
could rightfully be appreciated
by our people and at the same
time perfectly within the bounds
of reason. that the effects of our
efforts are being shown every
day here. We might and could
say much more about the re-
sources, wealth Of soil. climatic
conditions and such like and still
be well within the bounds of
facts, but we much prefer an in
vestigation at which time the
facts as presented from time to !
time in our paper will appear
even greater than We claim. |
We have last week received a
letter fromanIllinois subscriber,
which letter is self explanatory
and We give it in full below.
Lanark, H.. 4-19- %.
Ed, The Randall County News:
Not having received the last
issue of your valuable paper |
realize that my subscription has
expired and | herewith enclose 1
l p. O. order for Sl.25 for ano-
her year commencing with your
leXt issue.
Having invested in Randall
county land and having improved
he same am naturally deeply in
in that most favored
and of promise, the panhandle
# Texas"
A good live newspaper yields
tremendous influence in the !
of a new country I
nd | wish to commend you in
he enterprising methods in
making known TO the Homeseek-
Is and the outside world in 7
eneral the distinct advantages
'hich that locality possesses, and
l doing 50 ! do not believe you
ave exaggerated in the least,
or is it necessary as facts only J.
re sufficient Canyon has the
atural location for a beautiful
ty and she may well be proud
some of her achievements:
ltably the new court house,
;hools, churches and business
1uses carrying stocks which n
'tonish the newcomers and are a
'editable to much larger cities. ii
'r all this jOu have given her al
edit anC,at the same time have S
ndemntd the apathy with al
lich bfr citizens treat such
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
Election Notice.

BE it ordered by the trustees
of the Canyon City Independent
School District that an election he
held on the l. day of May \. d. 1909,
at the Court House OF Canyon City,
Texas in said Independent district. to
determine whether the board of trus-
tees in said district shall have the
power to annually levy and collect a
tax upon all property in said indie
pendent school district for the pur-
pose of paying of interest on bonds
and to provide a sinking fund sutfici-
ent to pay off the bonds at maturity.
Such tax, if voted, to be levied and
collected for the year 1909 and annual
~ thereafter unless it be discontinued
as provided by law.
Geo. y. Brandon is hereby appoint
ed manager of said election, and ne
shall select two judges and two clerks
to assist him in holding said election.
None but property tax paying vOt-
srs who are qualified under the law
who reside in Canyon City Independ-
ent school district shall vote at said
election.
l.. G. CONNER,
President of School Board.
J. G. HUNT,
Secretary and Treasurer Of school
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
Election Notice.

BE it ordered by the Board of Trus-
tees of the Canyon City Independent
| School District that an election be
held at the Court house in the town OF
Canyon City, Texas in said Independ-
ent School District on the II day of
May a. ID. 1909 to determine whether
the board of trustees of said district
shall have power to annually levy and
collect tax upon all property in said
Independent District for the support
and maintenance of the public free
school in said Canyon City Independ-
ent School district. of and at the rate
of not exceeding 30 cts on the 800 val
uation OF taxable property in the dis
trict, such tax, if voted, to be levied
and collected for the year 1909 and
annually thereafter unless it be dis
continued as provided by law.
Geo. a. Brandon is hereby appoint
ed manager of said election, and he
shall select two judges and two clerks
TO assist him in holding the same.
None but property tax paying vot-
ers who are qualified under the law as
voters in said Canyon City Independ-
ent School District shall vote at said
election.
l.. G.. CONNER,
President of School Board
j. G. HUNT
SECRETARY OF School Board. 3-4t |
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
FRANKFORT CHIEF
ANIAREST BY ANIAR 1850

gran dam of Combination.
2,lSj-4, (sire of Halle Harris
III ii, Corination us -
etc.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
NJ. NJ. OLIN

The pathway of the small town
editor is not gOrgeOusly be.
strewn with pansies, mignon-
cites and violets-nOt nCticeably
but is much beset with many
varieties of burrs, smart weeds
and touch-me-nOts. The burrs
are given to pricking the poor
editor at every turn. The smart
weeds all know more about the
editors business than does the
editor himself; the touch-me
notS they are much too sacredly
for mention in an I'M
everyday news sheet.
0, this, is a cruel, cruel world,
and will the other world be
bIyther: Nay, they tell us
not for the one-hoss editor. -
Clovis Pony Post.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30

great 9l'andsire of Dan Patch
p, LOO IA, Audubon Boy. p,
l.59 IA, etc.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30

sire of Ahbic StrathmOro. p
2.07 -, s. others and dam,
of l6l in 2.3O
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
GEORGE WILKES SIG

thoroughbred daughter of Jacl
Malone by Lexington.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
DOLLY BY MAMBRlNO CHIEF n
STRATHMORE 4O9

dam Of Director J. 7. ; Others
in 80. etc.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
MISS KIRKSEY BY HAMBL EToNIAN II
BELMONT 81

dam 0f Mayor EWlng }. u II,
Miss Strathmorc 30 81. etc.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
DOUBLE OUT

sire of md dam of Billy .
rewS, p. BOG -. etc.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30

dam OF Meander 2,26 II. sire o.
Il in >. 80. etc.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
ONWARD l4Il

Record 2::2j II. Sire of
Onward Silver 2:Oj IL
lS6 others. Dams of
China Maid, p ..-.. 2:05 IL
Choral, p. BOG ID
$50 others in 30
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30

sire of Dexter >. IL. 80 others in
30, etc.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
PICKLES BY MANBRlNO CHIEF II

sire of the dams of Ralph
Wilkes 200 81. etc.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
BELLE FOREST
BROWN DICK

dam of Almont .Ir., DO and
grandam of kmtO =. - II. etc.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
DOLLY SPANKER
MAMBRlNO PACHEN So

dam of Geo. Wilkes DO. her
only fOal
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
MAGNET
EGMONT 1923
dam OF

Combination Is II
(Sirc of 9 in >. 30
Kite Mont, p -. - IL
,sireof | in 2.l3 Ia
and grandam of
Colonel DistOn, p 2.2l
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
HAMBlETONlAN 10

HAMBlETONlAN 10
sire of Dexter >. l., 80 others in
80, etc.
| DOLLY SPANKER
dam of Geo. Wilkes 2.22. her
only foal
I MAMBRlN0 PACHEN So
sire of the dams of Ralph
Wilkes 200 81. etc.
PICKLES BY MAkiBRlN0 CHIEF II
grandam of ; i'm 80. etc,
ALMONT 80
Record 1.3N 81. Sire of West
mont, p, BIB 81, etc. and
dams of Emma f.. p 200, etc.
BELLE FOREST
dam of Almont ,Ir., 30 and
grandam of kluto 2.2S II, etc.
BROWN DICK
sire of md dam of Billy And
rewS, p. BOG -. etc.
DOUBLE OUT
thoroughbred daughter of Jack
Malone by Lexington.
GE0R6E WILKES SIG
great ol'andSire of Dan Patch.
p, LOO IA. Audubon Boy. p.
l.j9 II, etc.
DOLLY BY MAMBRlk0 CHIEF II
dam of Director I'll. 3 others
in 80. etc.
STRATHNORE 4O9
sire of Ahbic StrathmOre. p
2.O1 -, s. others and dams
of l6l in 2.3O
MISS KIRKSEY BY HANDLE T0NlAN 10
dam of Major Ewing 2.lj ID,
Miss Strathmorc >. % 81, etc
BELMONT 81
sire of Earlmont, p. 300 81, -
others and dams of ~ in 80.
MINERVA
dam OF Meander 2,26 -. sire of
Il in 30. etc.
FRANKFORT CHIFF
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-04-30
l.. G. CONNER.

President of School Board.
J. G. HUNT,
Secretary and Treasurer OF School
Board. 3-it
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-05-25
WHAT HAS HAPPENED To A
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY.

The country is full of young men
who would like to be Democrats. The
Democratic party is full of statesmen
who are making it impossible for those
young men to be Democrats. That IS
the plain and unhappy truth
A fine illustration of the pits which
those statesmen dig Is to be found in
yesterdays vote against free lumber.
The teaching of our colleges is away
from protection az theory and toward
a tariff for revenue. Our body of first
voters is Immediately responsive to
that theory. Further, our body of
first voters is full of zeal for the con
servation program. a prime factor OF
which Is that the cutting of our forests
shall be restricted to use and not abuse.
Yet, yesterday, seventeen Democrats,
supposed to stand for both these prin-
eiples, turned on party and principle
alike and voted against free lumber.
The sign is portentous tor the whole
country. No popular government can
thrive substantially with only one
party. A live and healthfuI opposition
to the party in power is practically III
ldispensable, Yet it is a matter OF
manifest fact that today there Is nc
] Substantial opposition to the Republi-
can party. On the one issue which
could unite the scattered elements Of
the Democracy reduction of exist
/ ing tariff duties-and at a time which
would seem to be heaven sent. the
party through its representatives il
Congress turns tail and scampers off
leaving its opportunity as foTlOn as q
cake OF ice cream in a simeon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-05-25
GET BEHIND THE MOVEMENT
FOR a SANE FOURTH!

The Fourth of July has not been al
together a day of patriotism. 1t has
been dangerously near a melancholy
joke. A lot Of noise, an abnormal
casualty rate. thousands OF picnics-
that has been the record
Instead of that there has always
been open to the people of the republic
a true Independence Day. They might
very well have come together in some
suitable place, heard the Declaration
of independence, made neighbors of
each other, enjoyed program of good
music. and looked on at harmless day
fireworks or at night fireworks dis
played by those who knew how.
This latter is the plan proposed for
the District of Columbia this year
1909 We have an excellent meeting
place in front of the Districts capitol
building. We can arrange for an
abundance trouble will not be IN
obtaining enough, but rather in keep
ing down the supply-of good speaking.
We can have Just as attractive a pro
gram of music and fireworks as we
think appropriate to the day and the
entertainers.
The Board of Trade and the Chamber
of Commerce have united, under the
leadership OF the District Commission
ers, to achieve this result. You owe ii
o yourself to help. You owe it to
your boy TO join in this movement for
a Fourth which viii not endanger his
unity and life. The cost viii be about
$500. to be divided among the whole
OF us. OF course some viii not pay
their share, which would be about 81
And that means that those of Us who
stand for something more than queru-
Ious criticism. that are ready to back
our words with our deeds, must keeT
our eye on the subscription list until
our own names get down upon II for
contributions according TO our means
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-05-25

amiable friend the sugar beet 1t
wanted protection. 1t promised US to
supply the whole world with sugar, and
make US exporters rather than import
ers, in time, if we would protect it.
Of course, we did And what happened
to It?
Same old fate: The Sugar trust COB
bled it. and now uses it as a shield to
fcnd of any proposals of tariff revision,
on the ground that it would ruin the
poor beet man!
And there you are.
Isn't it about time that some sugar
tariff legislation was undertaken with
4 view to the interest of that forgotten,
despised, insignificant individual, the
consumer True. Senator Lodge has
recently illumined his case with the
cheering information that he doesn't
exist; he's a myth He and the trusts
have been abolished by the flats of
Lodge and Hepburn. But it is doubt
fuI whether the consumer viii admit
it when he goes to vote next time.
We have legislated in the effort to
help the Hawaiian, and turned him
over to the tender mercies of the Sugar
trust; to help the Porto Rican, and ac-
complished practically nothing; to help
the Cuban. and increased the trusts
profits. We are going to legislate for
the Filipino-and the trust. We have
legislated for the beet and the Southern
cane-sugar man-and the trust swal-
lowed them both.
Isn't it, honestly, about time to leg
islate for the people once, on this sub
ject of sugar!
Strike out of the tariff schedule on
sugar the words not above No. l6
Dutch standard in color" and you
viii have done something for the
people.