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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17
LIBELED TIE DEAD; FINED
Arthur KeithIey of Peoria, ILL.,; De-
clares He VIII Not Pay.

Peoria, H.. Nov. 17.-Passing judg-
ment on the verdict rendered recently,
finding Arthur Keithley. a disbarred
attorney, guilty of libelng the late
Judge Mccullough, Judge w. 1. Sem
mons in the county court yesterday
ordered the former lawyer to pay q
fine of $500 and costs of proceedings
The alternative OF this flne is a period
of more than three months in the
workhouse.
Keithley declares he viii not pay the
fine and will apply Immediately for
supersedeas for an appeal, but unless
he furnishes a heavy bond the super
sedeas will be refused
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17
Get All lie Asked For.

Another "meanest man" has been
found. He lives in the city and con
ducts 9 thriving business. The other
day seedy individual approached him
and said; Say, mister. I'm hungry and
would like to get nickel TO get cup
of coffee and roll. have four pen
MES and only need one more. Please
give me a penny
The man after searching himself
said: 81 haven't got a penny. All /
have is nickel. Give me your four
cents III change. and ! win give you
the Nickel
The beggar requests that his name
be not mentioned in connection with
the item-ClDcinnati Enquirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17

Mr.. Heath was born in Washington
county, Pc lFania. March L, 1896,
and Mrs Heath III the same county
Dee. II, 1543 They have been resi-
dents of Eocf Island county IS years. OF
the eight children born to them seven
are living. ard. with 10 grandchildren.
are with them today. The sons are:
Joseph A. contractor and builder, Mar
Gus, Iowa; william H. real estate,
Fort Collins. Col: S. Orange, black
smith, Taylor Ridge. The daughters
are: Mrs. C. r. Mcconnell, Marcus,
Iowa; Mrs. II. s. Di6bcrn, Milan; Mrs.
c. G. MclIichaoi Taylor Ridge, and
Mrs &. c. Smith, Toulon, III. Mr..
Heath has ono brother, Or. w. L.
Eesth Of Lay City. Mich. and one sis
ter, Mrs. 4. W. Mcconnell of Rock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17

Island, who are also present. Mrs.
Heath is the only living member of
her family.
Tells of Incidents.
Mr.. Heath related to The Argus some
OF the incidents connected with the
couples youthful days, as well as those
later in life, as follows.
Il was born@in a log house In the
woods, as also was Miss Mamie, as
she was Familiarity called. We got
most of our education In log school
house. l remember when Mamie was
promoted to brick school house. She
expected to be addressed as Miss Cum
ningham; but never felt big like that.
learned the blacksmith trade and the
three RS simultaneously-in the shop
from a. m. to S:45 a. m, and from
AIS to 8 p. m. At the age of 20
quit school and the shop simultaneous
ly also, and started in to make my for
tune at so cents per day and 81 per
day In harvest time. At the age of %
years and months 1 had accumulated
few dollars, and Mamie, as 1 was
again permitted to call her, had &C
I.
BY this time we were getting quite
friendly and losing a good deal of
sleep, and 1 thought was wasting too
much time going back and forth. So
/ proposed that we unite our interests
into close combine, to which Mamie
readily consented. Accordingly, the
18th day of November, 1859, at 8
o'clock a. M, at thu home of Nannie's
sister, Mrs John Munhall, on the banks
of the Youghiogheny, was selected as
the time and place for the consumma-
ton of that which was to be for US
both, for better or for worse, while life
doth last
walks II Miles to Wedding.
Eve had planned for little trip by
ST amboat up the Monongahela river,
then across the country on foot seven
miles TO railroad, for short trip by
rail. At 4 o'clock a. IA. on the event
full day, with new footgear thrown
over my shoulder and some of my best
toys IN bundle under my arm, on
foot and alone. with il miles of rough
road between me and my destination.
I started on the preliminary lap of my
future destiny, with. the lightest heart
that ever beat In the breast of man, at
least that is the way remember it.
Promptly at 8 o'clock the ceremony
was performed by Rev. r. F. Wilson.
the handsomest Presbyterian minister.
I ever saw. Immediately after the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17
HAVE BEEN so
YEARS Welded
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Heath Cele-
brating Golden Wedding at
Milan Home.
EARLY DAYS ARE RECALLED
Husband Tells of Primitive Wedding
and Draws Philosophy From
Married Life.

Fifty years ago today Samuel Wei
lington Heath and Miss Nancy Nc
Kelvy Cunningham gere united in
marriage in the city of McKeesporr,
Pa, on the banks 4 the beautiful
Yonghiogeny river. Today Mr.. and
Mrs. Heath. their seven children and a
number of other relatives are cele-
brating their golden wedding at their
home on Third street, Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17
KEWANEE ELECTS JUDGE
III. S. Pon1eroy First Man to Preside
Over the New Tribunal.

Kewanee, H., Nov 17.-City Attor-
ney H. Sterling Pomeroy was elected
as first Judge of Kewanee's newly es-
tablished city court at a holly con-
tested election yesterday. He defeat
ed Judge c. G. Wilson by a majority
of "a out Of total vote of 1,674. c.
L. Rowley was elected court clerk
over Michael Burns by a majority Of
172
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17
HOSPITAL HELP is DROPPED
Guard and Nurse at State Institution
Discharged for Negligence.

Peoria. Ill. Nov. 17.-In compliance
with the order of Governor Deneen,
Secretary w. c. Graves of the state
board of charities completed his in
vestigation of the death of John Nc
Nulty, patient of the Peoria State
hospital at South Bartonville, as a re-
suit OF injuries inflicted either by a
guard or a patient, and reported 30
the chief executive.
Secretary Graves declined to state
what was embodied in his report. but
said that he had recommended the
discharge OF Night Guard Clyde
Stookey and Nurse Mrs. Marie Hogan,
who were found guilty by the coroner's
jury Of gross negligence. Secretary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17

Graves declared under the state law
the governor was powerless to make
further investigation than to ascertain
whether the employees were conduct
ing the institution properly. Further
than that, Mr.. Graves explained, it was
up to the states attorney of Peoria
county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17
Feed and Fuel.
kIIIa her Eoe Of 20 wear.

ssThe. most merciless enemy l had
for ~ gears. declares Mrs James
Dnnfza 81 HsynesFills. Ne. was Dys-
suffered intensely after eat
ftk hiking and could scarcely
Sllt Ter many remedies had failed
ard MI doctors gave me up,
IT. ftric Bitters. which cured me
com Now / can eat anything.
1 ana 70 gears old and an overjoyed
to get niy health and strength back
again" For indigestion. LOSS CT AD-
petite. Kidney Trouble. Lame Back.
Female Complaints. its unequaled
Only soc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17

Hogs left over $500. Light 7556795,
mixed and butchers 7.65@S.10, good
heavy 7.600S12, rough heavy 1909
7.80.
Cattle market opened steady.
Shee pmarket opened steady.
X Hog market closed cents higher.
Bulk sales 7.909S.1O. Light 7.GO0s.05.
mixed and butchers 7.65@S.15, good
heavy 7.65@S.20. rough heavy 1860
T.85.
Cattle market closed shade lower
sheep market closed weak.
Liverpool opening cables-Wheat Il
70 4 lower, corn unchanged.
Liverpool closing-Wheat u to =
higher, corn u higher.
northwestern receipts-Minneapoli
today PAL, last week 3S5, last year
s19; Duluth, today 119, last week 202.
last year 3s7.
New York Stocks.
New York. Nov. IT.-Following are
the quotations on the stock market to-
day:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-17

LOCAL mAnkgT CONDITIONS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
TORRID LOVE LETTERS
EXHIBITED In GOULD CASE

ding. On that day this message
is alleged to have been sent =,
the dancr:
1894 Fifth Avnue. Monday.
my Own Bessie-As soon as
you left l again felt so lonely
and would he glad to see you
again. Mrs. Slayback thinks that
you are immense and so does Mr..
CHATS Wild. Am going TO figure
out the number of days that will
Intervene between today-can you
guess? FRANK"
March Is. 1909"
Gould told Miss Devoe the re
suit of his figuring the next day,
according to another letter made
public, punporting to be from the
millionaire:
1884 Fifth Avenue. Tuesday.
Dearest Bessie may be
over as soon as this is received
by you, but want so much to
write you these few lines. Oh
think! one day less! There are
now at the most 1913. Does that
seem big enough? 1t does to me
The opera was fine last night
Mary Garden sang awfully well
VIII see you soon. Will give
you my love and kisses in person.
Yours, dearest girl,
FRANK"
March II, 1909"
The Vanderbilt case was men.
toned, it is said, nanother let.
ter, of which Gould is declared
to be the author, and which read:
1884 Fifth Ave. Oct. z, 1909.
Dearest Bessie-Mr. Mich ol
has been out of town since | have
returned, so could not see him
Mr.. Fuller l did see. however, for
a few minutes and he seemed
very much pleased at the way
things We're going on, and seemed
to think things were very much
nearer settlement of some kind
than ever before. He saws when
q divorce is granted on the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29

the work, Washington believes
lie will be the commanding gen.
eral of this great census-takine
army. At present the army is
being trained to do the work.
The men must be of more than
average intelligence, for the trail
OF the census figures will make
them acquainted with some
strange features of the life in
this remarkable country.
1t is possible to make some sort
of estimate of the increase in. DOB.
ulation since the last census was
taken, and as the census bureau
has had made 100000 manila
cards of the kind used in making
the count, it is likely that the
poulation will prove to be some
where near that figure. These
cards are particularly interesting
as they save months of tedious
labor that was required in former
years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
ARMY OF $4,000 ENUMERA-
TORS is BEING TRAINED
FROM WASHINGTON - FOR
EIGNERS ARE HARD TO IN
TERVIEW" FOR UNCIEl
SAM.
Especial CorresnondenceA

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 20.
Uncle Sans army of census
takers, $4,000 strong, soon will
be on the job. These men have
most peculiar work to do. The
collecting of information about
the private affairs of people who
don't want to talk is just a part
of their duties. The census enum-
orator of 1910 will be hard
worked individual. II he wants
to make good he must be a cross
between a newspaper reporter and
a book agent.
Many foreigners who cannot
talk English will be visited in
every community. 1t will be up
to the census man to get the fig
ures he wants. He must ask eld-
erly spinsters their ages, and in
voice the value of the installment
piano in the front parlors of peo-
pies homes.
q. Dana Durand, director of
the census, is just the man for
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
FLAT BROKE, IS DAVIS REPLY
To HEART BALM SUIT FOR
Fifteen THOUSAND

divorce" Davis was asked.
only saved $4,000 from the
wreck" he replied, and that's
all gone now. Most of 1t was
cash. / don't own a piece of real
estate in the world, not in the
whole wide world" said Davis
with smile.
According to DAWN, even his
office furniture is claimed by at
torneys for fees alleged to be due
them.
Mrs. Davis, neice of Mrs. Lee,
and the woman whom Davis mar
ried while Mrs. Lee was his
housekeeper, was in a San Diego
hospital, also took the stand this
morning to tell what she knew
of her aunt's character.
The case will probably go to
the jury late this afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
MUST ANSWER IN NEW JERSEY
FOR bATHTUB MURDER : :

Mrs. 0cey Snead, the victim OF
the Newark bath tub murder
mystery, and Mrs. Mary Snead
an aunt.
Both women have been detain.
ed In New York awaiting extra
fition on a charge of being i'm.
dictated in the murder of Mrs
Ocey Snead on Nov. "a,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
Hasn't Changed
Underwear for
Three Year:

SPOKANE, Dec. 29-Although
he is reported to have $1,000 In
a bank, officials of the city health
ONCE today declare that l.. Peter
son, a ledger at the Big Island
rcoming house, has not changed
his underwear in three years.
Peterson has been Ill for four
weeks and would allow no one TO
enter his room. The health Of
ficer had to break down the door.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
BLOODHOUNDS AGAIN
ON THE TRAIL OF
DEMENTED MAN

Darkness last night stopped
the search for August Lamborg,
the demented Wilkeson miner,
when the two bloodhounds which
were trailing him had reached the
bank of South Prairie Creek.
Lamiborg wound up a Christ
mas spree by wandering from his
home and becoming lost in the
woods while insane.
(, The search was resumed this
morning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29

grounds similar to the Vanderbilt
case, that 1t is impossible TO
marry again in this state, but 1t
can be done outside of the state
and it is then recognized by the
New York laws. l am so lonely,
Bessie dear. Every time l see
you now and then 1t makes me-
more so than before.
FRANK"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
DOZEN SHIPS
MISSING

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. %
Several vessels fioundered and be-
tween 40 and SO men were
drowned during the gales that
swept the New England and
Canadian Atlantic coast during
Christmas week, according to ad-
vices from New Foundland and
Nova Scotia today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
MIDLAND VOTES UNANIMOUS
LY FOR PLAN AT ROUSING
MASS MEETING.

1t looks now as if it would be
pretty nearly unanimous all over
the bif suburban district for an.
nexation January 8, when the
vote is taken.
Midland held meeting last
night. There are about rs voters
in that district and 20 of them
were at the meeting red hot for
annexation. They reported that
the other five had been seen and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
Recognition Of Cows Tail
Lands Rancher in Jail

rancher, had stolen and killed the
cow. He secured a warrant and
Fox was arrested by Deputy Sher
III Doten last night.
Dotted found Fox and his
brother under a bed after a de-
NAL by Mrs. Fox that they were
home. Fox Dis now in the county
fail,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
ANOTHER BIG BOOST
FOR ANNEXATION

they are all for 1t.
Midland is not taking any
chances, however, but appointed
committee of 25 to get out tbs
vote. Every one of those rs
voters are to be brought to the
polls.
Enthusiasm ran high last night
Speeches were made by Rev. A.
A. Metcalf, j. H. Moos, j. L. Blk
lby, Prof. Stockton. o. A. Sippie
and Charles Taylor. The talk
was all one way. There was nc
chance to get UP debate. Ev-
erybody was for the Greater Tas
coma. =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29

Something familiar about the
tail of beef hide hanging in
the shop of Manville Bros. in
South Tacoma yesterday con-
WINGED R. d. Spray, Spanaway
rancher. that this was his miss
ing "muley."
A little gumshoe work led him
to believe that bred Fox, a Roy
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
MINING ENGINEER SUED FOX
BREACH OF PROMISE SAYS
HE is BANKRUPT.

John T. Davis, retired mining
engineer, being sued for $4,000
for breach of promise by Dor
othea Oline Lee in Judge Git
ford's court, declared on the wit
ness stand this morning that he
is practically bankrupt. Mes.
Lee merely glared at Mrs. Davis
when she heard this announce
ment, and her attorneys reached
for some divorce papers of FIVE
years ago in which disposition of
property worth thousands of dol
lars was divided between Davis
and his divorced wife.
Isn't it a fact that you were
worth $4,000 at the time of this
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
Wednesday, Dec. 40, 1909

Tie a string on your finger
Inauguration Oregon q Washing
to Service January End, Tacoma.
Seattle. Portland and intermed-
late points. Fine trains, conven-
lent hours of arrival and depart
ure. Try the new line. sss
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29

In England they are having t
he same trouble that this country
has with its lawmakers. 1t is the
old question of the higher cost of
living, and the power that wealth
Yields over the people. This car
toon was published the first of tn
month In the London Daily
Chronicle. one OF the great news
papers OF the world. II Is by Da-
yid Wilson, whose work is famou
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29

Is on both sides OF the Atlantic.
The lords and dukes over the
re are to be taxed-if the people
have their wal cent on each 8
4.S0 worth of land they own.
While big domains are idle, for
the sport of dukes and lords,
there are hundreds of thousands
|of poor men out of work in Eng
land and looking for place tor
|leep.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
EXTRACTION OF MOTHER
AND AUNT OF oCEY SNEAD
AUTHORIZED

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Gov-
ernor Hughes today authorized
the return to New Jersey of Mrs
Caroline B. Martin, mother OF
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-29
TODAYS BUILDING
PERMITS

A. ]. Schneeberg, shed, 1920.
Lewis OFT, shed, $50.
Conrad Kencelar, residence,
$685..
R. e. Anderson, market house
SIS, 1000.
Bert Sprowls bungalow, $1,000.
George Reynolds repairs, 1925.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31
STATE FAIR PRESIDENCY.
Fight Over FurIono and Underwood
Portende New Deal.

Fight Over FurIona and Underwood
Portends New Deal.
st. Paul, Ninn.-A dark horse"
candidate for the presidency Of the
Minnesota state fair board may result
from the present agitation revolving
about John ]. Furlong and of J. NJ.
Underwood, the two leading candidat-
es. Milton c. Griggs, Of st. Paul. and
F. L. Pandall, former secretary of
b fair and now president of the Min
nesota Trust company, are being men,
toned as possibilities.
The situation at the state fair
grounds in connection with the rival
examinations being made by the gov
ernor' auditing committee and the
state examiners special representa-
tive, seems to be developing into q
tentative struggle between the present
administration and the previous ad-
ministration.
Friends of John ]. Furlong say that
recent agitation has only cemented his
support and they predict his election.
Mr.. Furlong himself is extremely con-
fident.
Secretary c. N. Cosgrove denies he
has any part In the presidency fight
and says he is absolutely neutral.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31
election or MADRiZ TO PRESt
oeNcv WILL NOT ALTAR CON-
OlTloN8, DECLARES KNOX.
BIG BATTLE HAS BEGUN
spcnsihle Government Must De
Assured-Zsiaya Still
In Control.

ManaQua-Dr. Jose Madrix, former
judge Of the Central American court
OF justice. at Cartago. and Zelaya's
candidate. was elected president OF
Nicaragua by the unanimous vote Of
congress. The session was q stormy
one, but there seemed to be unani-
with regard to the election
OF Madrix and when the Official an
nounccment was made there were vo-
ciferous cheering and cries Of Viva
Ia Madriz." Viva Leon" Down with
monopolies." Down with tyrrany,"
Long live the constitution"
DR.. Madrix was escorted to the bal
cony of his hotel where he greeted
great crowds and made q brief speech.
urging harmony and cooperation He
pledged that he would uphold the
rights OF the citizens, granting free
elections and establishing q policy Of
equal opportunities for all.
Knox stln Dissatisfied.
Washington, d. c. - Secretary Of
State Knox announced that the atti-
tude OF this government toward Mic
aragua would not be changed by the
election OF Madriz to the presidency
as the Of Zelaya, resigned.
Madrix will have to show that he is
capable of directing a responsible gov
eminent which is prepared 10 make
preparation for the wrongs which it is
claimed have been done to American
citizens.
This country still maintains that un-
til q responsible government lis set up
and Is In entire control of the situa-
ton SO that definite negotiations can
be had. diplomatic relations cannot
be resumed.
We are not trying to coerce Mica
rogua," said a high state department
Ofdcial after q call at the White
House. We want her to settle her
own affairs and We are not debating
what shall be done in Nicaragua or
who shall be named as president All
We want is a responsible government
that we a do business with"
Dr. Castrillo, representative OF the
Estrada government here received
this message from Diaz, secretary OF
state of the provisional government:
The battle has begun and We
have taken the offensive. l will
advise you Of the result.
tsigned) "Diaz."
Another telegram to DR.. Castrillo
from the same source carried the un-
qualified statement that the revolu-
tionary party would under no cir
cumstances centenance the election
OF DR.. Madriz or any other candidate
proposed by Zelaya.
That the election OF Madriz has not
effected eve q truce, was evidenced
by the nrst cablegram.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31
100 MEN INPERlLLEO, DUT MAN. I
AGE TO REACH THE 0uRFAcE
uNINJURED.
IN ILLINOIS COAL Mine
Unprotected Lamps Carried BY En-
oineer and Party Of HE Assistants
are the Cause of the
Disaster.

St. Louis. Mo.-Eight men were
killed and the lives Of 400 others were
imperilled by an explosion Of gas in
mine "A" Of the Chicago 4 Carter
vile Coal company. al Herrin. Ill.
Open lamps carried by the mines
engineer and his assistants. caused the
disaster, according to the long-dis-
lance telephone message from the
mine Office to the Associated Press in
this city. There were three men and
q boy in this party and all lost their
lives.
Prompt action resulted in the safe
exit OF the hundreds Of men. Within
FIVE minutes Of the first reports Of
the explosion. the miners In the vicin-
ity of the accident were started to-
ward the surface.
The Dead.
w. T. Pierce. mine engineer; Eu.
gene Barrel, assistant engineer: Thos.
Williams, assistant manager; uniden-
tilted boy, about Is years old; Geo.
Snyder, miner; Salvatore Greece, min
err: Pietro Romeo, laborer, and Thos.
Harder, miner.
James Quincy. superintendent OF
the mine. and Robert Hueston, man.
ager. headed the first relief party.
Despite the black damp which foated
into the chambers adjoining those in
which Pierce and his party were
killed, these men climbed into the
workings.
Three bodies blocked their path.
The men were alive. One of them a
A. ]. Hueston, a brother of the
ager. The others were revived and
all are expected to from the
effects of the gas. The rescuers next
found the bodies of Snyder, Greece
and Romeo.
The efforts of the rescuers to pene-
trate more deeply into the workings
we're repulsed by increasing banks OF
damp. Fire also began to gain head
way. All efforts are now being di-
rected toward fighting the flames.
News of the disaster spread through
Herrin and there was q rush of hys-
terical women and crying children to
the s~hafthouse. But as the cage emp
tied load after load Of rescued miners,
sobs of anguish gave way to cries of
joy. These in turn were soon hushed
to murmurs of sympathy as the bodies
of the dead were brought up.
Mine officials are unable to account
for Engineer Pierce's lack Of caution
In using unprotected lamps. They
point out, however, that gas was not
known to exist in the west entries,
and it is believed that the engineers
party stumbled into a recently formed
pocket.