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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
DEEPEN ]. & !: PEN CHANNEL
Rock River Improvement Asso
citation Demands Improve
ment of Stream.
MEETING AT ROCKFORD
w. A. Meese Heads Campaign to
Gather Data Needed by United
States Engineers.

Rockford. H., Aug. 27.-At a meet
ing yesterday of the executive COM
mittee of the Rock River Improvement
association plans were formulated that
will lead to the obtaining of all data
necessary 20 present to the United
States engineering corps looking @
the establishment of channel in the
river from Sterling to Janesville, and
also for the reestablishing OF the Hori-
con dam in Dodge county, Wisconsin
Representatives were present from all
cities along the river. The improve
ment will mean much to these cities
as all are manufacturing places, and
the outlet for the goods and the inle;
for fuel will cause reduction il
freights. Congressman from the dis
tricts along the river. both in Illinois
and Wisconsin, are said to favor the
project.
1t was agreed it would be necessary
for the people living along the river q
assist in obtaining data which the gov.
ernment engineers can use for an argu
mcnt TO their superiors in Washington
and 10 present to the rivers and haF-
borS committee
Mcesc to Gather Data.
w. a. MeeSe of Moline announced
he would visit every place along the
river to obtain the Information desired
by the engineers. He will start early
in September
Representatives of other towns insii-
Gated their willingness to aid. 1t is ex-
pected a meeting of the association
will be held in September, and anoth Fl
in October to report progress.
All the speakers were of the opinion
that the government will not ask fol
return of land that has been filled in
This assurance is expected 10 resul
i'll larger interest in the proposed
Improvement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
TERRIFIC STORM
BREAKS HOT SPELL

Chicago, Aug. 27-The hot spell WAS
broken this afternoon by terrific
storm. Three men on farm west of
here were killed by lightning. The
storm did more or less damage in the
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
ORDERED FIRST SHOT FIRED
General Gilman, Who Saw Beginning
of Civil War Is Dead

New York, Aug. 27-General Jere-
mlah II. Gilman, retired, who is cred
tied with having ordered the first rifle
shot fired in the civil war, is dead,
aged 70.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
Zeppelin Bids for Attention.

Nuremberg, Aug 27.-The airShp
Zeppelin ILL.,. which left Fricdric!sh4-
fen in pouring rain at 4:30 this morn
ing for Berlin, landed at Osthcim near
here at 11:i5 a. N. to take on water
and ballast and fit new propeller.
In the afternoon tie vessel viii PROB
ably go to Nuremberg, where il VIII
land for repairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
Americans in Forbidden c,tv.

Pehjng, Aug. 27.-Forrer Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks and Rear Admiral Har-
Der, U. S. N, were received in separate
audiences by the prince regent in the
forbidden city this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
LARNED DEFENDS TITLE
Defeats ClOthier in Tennis Singles
Three Sets to Two

Newport, r. l., Aug. 27.-William A.
Larned successfully defended his title
to the lawn tennis championship of the
United States by defeating William J.
ClOthier, winner of the all comers' sim
giles tournament today, three sets 20
two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
Crahtree Trial Ends.

Omaha, Aug. 27-The Courl martial
trial of Lisle CraDtree, charged with
killing Raptain Raymond ended today
and the court took the evidence under
consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
MOORS ARE CRUEL
Torture Spanish Prisoners and
Throw Bodies in Hole on
Mountain.
ARTILLERY PROVES DEADLY
Thousand Men in Force Surrounding
MeIilla said to Have Been Hill
ed i'm CannOnadc.

Lisbon, Aug. 27.-Special dispatches
received here from Melilla say the
fighting is general on the Moroccan
coast The new Spanish artillery has
wrought terrible havoc in the last
three days The Spanish casualties
amount to $50. The Spanish advance
is encamped at Restinga. A detacn-
ment pushed on for distance OF foar
miles and occupied the market village
of Elarbar, where abundant springs
were found. A Spanish column has de-
stroyed three villages near RestinSa.
Torture Prisoners.
A Moorish deSerter who has come
into the Spanish lines says that Span
ish prisoner; after being horribly tor
tured and .nutilated are decapitated
and their dead bodies flung into a
hole on Mount Guruga. This hole g
a mass of decompoGing bodies. Estf
mates place the number of Spanish
prisoners at goo.
The water doed out to the Spanish
troops until the springs were found
was insufficient The officers bought
mineral water, but this the men could
not afford TO do, and, driven by their
Overwhelming thirst, they drank from
stagnant pools. Many cases of POISON
ing resulted. Already 53 men have
died from this cause and 40 have beer
sent to hospitals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
Well Known chicaqoan Dead.

Chicago, Aug. 27.-William b.
Wrenn, secretary of the Chicago Stock
Exchange, died at his home in High
land Park today of heart disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
Libby Heads Bar Association.

Detroit; Aug. 27.-Charles F. Libby
of Portland, Me. was today elected
president of the American Bar assoc
citation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27

Seattle, Aug. 27-The steamer Ohio,
which left Seattle for Valdez Aug. "a
with 135 passengers, struck Il rock off
Steep point Alaska, this morning and
sank with the loss of five lives.
Coal Land Owner on Boat.
Among the passengers was Clarence
Cunningham, an Alaska coal land 70
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
FARMAN, The ENGL|SHMAN,
TAKES AEROPL LANE RECORDS

his shoulders, smiled, and lit cigaret
Latham yesterday superseded the
record Paulhan established WedneS'
day by flying more than fifteen times
around the track, distance of over
96h miles, i'll about two hours and
eighteen minutes. He had flown seven
rounds before lunch in an earlier at
tempt, when the slackening of one OF
the wire stays compelled him TO de-
Scend
This did not satisfy him, and at
2:13 p. III. he took out a large All-
toinette, in which a new sixty horse
power motor had been placed. tie
took enough petrol to last for two ana
half hours, but it was exhausted TOO
soon, and he ended his flight at Al.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
Rich Hawaiian Dies,

Honolulu, Aug. 27.-Charles NJ
Cooke, muti-millionaire of Hawaii, IS
dead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
Fem, Novelist. Dead.

London, Aug. 27.-George ManvilIe
Fem, the novelist, died today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
Estimates Canadian Wheat Yield.

Winnipeg, Aug. 27.-The Manitoba
Grain Growers association estimates
the wheat yield of Western Canada at
107,000,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-According
to report received at the Merchants
Exchange so lives were lost when the
steamer Ohio was wrecked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
IMPORTED men WALK OUT
OF PRESSED STEEL p[ANT'

strength in Union and Southern Pa
cific.
The stock market closed irregula-
In the last few minutes there was a
brisk upturn of Hartman stocks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-27
Wind BaIks Trials.

Between noon and this afternoon
the wind made flying hazardous ami
the champions waited in the hope the
wind would fall,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
UNSETTLEDWEATHER
BUREAU DIRECTOR SMITH PRE-
 DICTS sQUALLY TIMES.
Tropical storm Has Passed, But An other storm Appears on South Florida Coast
 Coming North.

Unsettled weather in this section Is predicted for the next thirty-six hours. P. H. Smyth, Section Director of the United States Weather Bureau, said yesterday.
 "The tropical storm moved rapidly after leaving the Gulf. This morning it centered in the Lake Superior re- zion The northward movement was attended generally by showers in the lower Ohio. Mississippi and Missouri valleys in the lake region.
 This morning a secondary disturb ance centered in Oklahoma It will cause unsettled weather to this section during the next thtrty-six hours, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. An area of high pressure or a cool wave of considerable magnitude is moving in over the North Pacific States giving freezing temperature to Wyom- ing, Western Nevada and Southwest Utah. It has materially reduced the temperature in its front as far east as the Missouri valley, and as far south- east as the Texas boundary. It will give cooler weather to this section Thursday night.
 "This morning the weather map showed indications of another tropical storm centered some distance southeast of the South Florida coast. It will be several days before this disturbance will reach this latitude. Good rains over the lower Coosa and Alabama wa ter sheds have fallen for the last twen- ty-four hours. Therefore, 1t Is quite probable that a good navigable stage of water will be reached within the next few days"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
PLAN SILVER SERVICE
 FOR NEW STEAMBOAT

If the plans of the recently or- ganized Montgomery Chamber of Com rnerce materialize, the new Savannah Line steamship, City of Montgomery" will boast a splendid silver service. The new organization will in the near future inaugurate a movement to pur- chase a silver service for the boat fin acknowledgement of the honor done Montgomery by thel Savannah Line by giving this city's name to the new liner.
 The city, through Mayor Teague. the Chamber of Commerce, through Commercial Club, through President Fred S Rall, have each wired their appreciation of the honor to the steam ship company.
 The telegrams are as follows:
 The City of Montgomery feels proud and appreciates the honor con- ferred in naming one of your splendid vessels for us."
 wv. M Teague Mayor" "The Montgomery Chamber of Com merce is grateful to your company for the compliment shown in naming one of your handsome vessels for this city. We wish it long life of useful ness."
 Nathan Lobman, President" "The Commercial Club of Montgom- cry deeply appreciates the compliment of your company in naming one oi its magnificent steamships for Mont gomery. We wish for the new boat 6 long and prosperous life.'
 Fred S. Ball. President Both the Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Club received replies to their messages yesterday afternoon from w. H. Peasants, vice-president and general manager of the Ocear Steamship Company. The reply from that official to the Chamber of Com merce telegram, was:
 Nathan Lobman. President Montgom'
 cry Chamber of Commerce.
 We thank you sincerely for thu most gracious telegram. It is our sin cere wish that the City of Montgom cry, in Alabama. and the steamship for which 1t stands sponsor. will have a great many years of prosperity.
 wv. H. Pleasants."
 President Ball. of the Commercial Club, received a reply to his message of appreciation. from W. H. Pleasants vice president and general manager of the Ocean Steamship Company. a. follows:
 Thank you very much for your mes- sage. This company has long desired
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
WIRELESS FOR
 LOCAL CORPS Modern Apparatus, Is.
 Coming. STATION ON BELL BUILDING Signal Corps Will Be Instructed in
 Use of Instruments. Major J. H. Patterson, Head Of Local signal Corps, Elsted over Arri- val Of Equipment, Lieuten-
 ant Kennedy to Teach.

Two sets of wireless telegraph ap- paratus for the use of the Alabama Signal Corps have been purchased. Bibb Graves, Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard, ordered them the first of the week from the War Department. One set will be in- stalled on the Bell building for the Montgomery detachment while the other will be used by the Birming- ham company. They are expected to arrive in the city by October 1. Major, J. H. Paterson. commanding officer of the signal corps in the State. made the announcement of the pur- chase of the wireless, yesterday af- ternoon. He was very much eiated over the thoughts of the new wire less and he stated that it would en- thuse new life into the work of his
 Concerning this new feature Major Paterson said:
 s"Our set will be installed on the top of the Bell building. It will be used in connection with the one in Birmingham. In case of a storm when the wires are down we can turn on the juice and send the messages just the same. The wireless means a great advancement in the work of the sig nal corps of the State. The men are
 
 have had several new applications for membership.
 The Montgomery detachment has already rented four rooms in the Bell building. We have a complete tech nical library which will aid greatly iu the use of the wireless. By the new apparatus man will be given chance to take a regular iyceum course and handle these instruments. nha ha pnt where else"
 The wireless will consist of two re- ceiving and sending sets and two col- lapsiable steel towers, thirty feet high, They will be of the latest pattern and have been purchased at a cost of s40O per set.
 Lieut.. T. o. Kennedy, of the Mont gomery detachment, an electrical en- gineer, understands the methods Of the working of the wireless. He will be a valuable man in the teaching of the other men. Captain F. w. Haus- man. of the Birmingham company. a graduate of an electrical college in Germany, is also very experienced in the use of the apparatus.
 After the International Rife Shoot nt Camp Perry. General Bibb Graves went to New York City. where he spent several weeks inspecting the use of the wireless in the signal corps de- tachments of New York and Brooklyn. He decided at once that Alabama should have a wireless service in con- nection with the militia.
 While in New York, General Graves also watched the work of the guards men in that city and gained many val uable points whereby the Alabams troops will profit. He especially in- spected the manner of conducting maneuvers, the transportation of camp baggage, and the handling Of quarter master and commissary supplies while in the field.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
MACON COUNTY MAN OUT
 FOR COMMISSIONER

G. E. Robertson. of Tuskegee. was shaking hands with numerous friends in Montgomery yesterday. who wish him to make the race for Commission CT of Agriculture and Industries. MT. Robertson, who was formerly in the produce business, will enter into poli- tics, and will probably make the race.
 MT. Robertson. an opponent of the constitutional amendment announces his belief that Macon county will go against it, though he said that he was not sure of Tuskegee's vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
READY FOR DEBATE
GREAT CROWD IS EXPECTED Al
 SHEFFIELD.
O'NeaI and weakley Will Discuss the Amendment There Today-To Open the Campaign in
 Colbert.

Sheffield, Sept. 22.-(Special. )--Prob- ably the most notable political meeting ever held in Colbert County will be the joint debate between Hon. Emmett O'Neal of Florence and Judge Samuel D. Weakley of Birmingham at the Tri- Cities Park in this city Thursday.
 Colonel O'Neal represents the faction in Alabama opposed to the adoption of the prohibition amendment in the State Constitution. while Judge Weakley Is the exponent Of the amendment forces, and a candidate for Governor of Ala bama on the pro-amendment ticket.
 Several thousand people are expected to be present from all portions of Northern and Middle Alabama
 The leading papers of the State. as we'll as those of Memphis and Nash vile. have been requested to send spe- cial stan men to report the debate.
 The forces for and against the amendment are lining up in ColbeS County, as is the case in every County in the State, and the contest promises to be the hottest and most exciting that has ever before taken place in Ala bama.
 The meeting Thursday is the nrst gun to be fired in Colbert County. and with 1t the battle will be on in this county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
BAPTIST PREACHER
 CHARGED WITH CRIME

Tuscumbia. Sept. 2s.--(speciai)-Rev T. H. Mcdonald, of the Baptist faith. a cobbler by trade. and formerly driver of the Tuscumbia fire hose wagon, was arrested in this city yesterday by Dep- uty Sheriff rhrockmorton. on com plaint of McDonald's son-in-law. charg- ing the former with indecent proposals to his Laughter. a girl about 15 years of age. and married,
 The latter says that her father has been offering her insults for the past two years and that her husband had threatened on several occasions to prosecute him if he did not leave the country. but that he paid no attention to the threats.
 Yesterday the son-in-law sw0re out a warrant and Mcdonald was carried to jail in default of bail. his trfal being set for. next Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
DISPOSAL OF FIGUREHEAD
 STILL PUZZLING PROBLEM

Mayor Teague. when asked yesterday relative to the probably use to be made of the 1gurehead from the United States cruiser Montgomery which the City Council recently arranged to se- cure, said that he was undecided as to what should be done with the orna- ment.
 'The disposition of the fgure-head is a matter properly for the Council said he, "but, in my judgment the best place for 1t is the park If 1t can be painted or otherwise protected so that the clements will not ruin 1t. O1 course, we are yet ignorant as to the size, and that is an important feature to be considered in arriving at de. cision for its resting place."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
@ @ @ CURES ..0.o. BLOOD POISON


 
  different should trouble too powerful and dangerous as with If allowed to run on times makes complete physical wreck of the sufferer The dSsaas Ons its can 6s :sOpPd the poison rs1cvSd and health osansss the circulation and makes complete and cure uny the sympo dPpe@ the health improved the sn cleared S disease lett S. B. purely vegetable remedy all blood treatment uedoa1 advice 8Eee to ell who write
 TER SWIFT SPECIFIC co. ATLANTA GA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Attorney General Seeks
 Mandamus. WRIT IS SOUGHT TO
 COMPEL MOBILE JUDGE Judge Afford Refuses to Try in Accordance With Bill Heids That Denial of Jury Trial l. Uncenstitutienal, and Grants Trial. Attorney General Protests
 With Suit for Mandamus.

Contending for the validity of the Fuller prohibition bill, Attorney Gen. eral Garber yesterday authorized the filling of mandamus proceedings in the City Court of Mobile, to compel Judge J. E. Afford, of the Inferior Court of Mobile, to proceed in the trial of alleged violators, according to Section 32 of the bill.
 The action of the Attorney Gener- al is the first gun to be fired in de- fense of the Fuller bill. and it is probable that the mandamus suit will result in an extensive test case of the constitutionality of the law.
 Judge Afford, when alleged violators of the Fuller bill were arraigned be- fore him held that Section 32, which provides that the trial in such cases may proceed without a jury, does not hold good. When jury trial was de- manded by the defendants. Judge AL ford concurred in the request, and re- fused to proceed. He allowed them bail in the sum of s200 each.
 County Solicitor Stallworth gave mo- tice that resort would be had to a mandamus, to compel the trial in ac- cordance with the new law. Com munication was ct once obtained with the Attorney General in Montgomery, and yesterday Colonel Garber author ized the solicitor to file the mandamus suit in his name. returnabie before Judge o. J. Semmes. on October 4.
 On that day Judge Afford must ap- pear to show cause why he should not be compelled to proceed with the trial in accordance with the provisions as set forth in Section g of the Fuller bill.
 The case arises out of the arrest of several Mobilians for an alleged viola tion of the law. The defendants are released on bond, to await the out come of the action of the States att torney..
 tention of Judge Afford, to the effect that the denial of a jury trial is un- constitutional, the case will be brought up to the Supreme Court of the State. Arnru adfatalv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Valuable ltonn
 for Mon

If fs certain that the south- ern climate and malarial condi- tions do much to weaken the ca- pacity and strength of the ma- 3orfty of people, but especially of men. Certain it Is too. that . powerful, bitter tonic for the nerves and blood is needed.
 Health and strength hitherto unknown will be felt surgtng in rich red blood through the ar-s teries and veins and ife's great. as never before, if the following special treatment is followed by those men, and women, too. who are stricken with that most dreaded of all anlictions. ner- vous exhaustion, accompanied with such symptoms as ex- treme nervousness. insomnfas oolJ extremities. melancholfa. headaches, constipation and dys- pepsia. kidney trouble. dreadful dreams of direful disasters. tim inability to act naturally at all times as other people do. Lack of boise and equilibrium in men is a constant source of embar- rassment even when the public least suspects it. For the ben eft of those who want Q res. toration to full. bounding health and all tho happiness accompa- nying 1t, the following homo treatment is given, It contains no opiates or habit-forming drugs whatever. Mix 1t at home and no one will. be the wiser as to your affliction.
 The treatment Is simple. thor ou1h and correct. Leading drug gists supply the main tinctures, extracts and essences in one- ounce bottles. ready to mix. Get three ounces syrup sarsaparilla compound. mix with one ounce compound fluid balmwort, and stand two hours. Add one ounce compound essence cardiol. and one ounce tincture cadomene compound, (not cardamom.) Shake well and take a teaspoon full after each meal and one at bedtime.
 The ingredients are used for various prescriptions. 23.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
ceIebrntes IOeth Birthday.

Philadelphia, Sept. 22-William Mac- Abee, the only surviving member of the crew of the old frigate Constitution. celebrated today his 1U6th birthday in the naval home in this city. "Bill." as everybody calls him. like the famous Bill Bowline, "lies here a sheer hulk but the darlins-of his crew." for the old sailor will spend the remainder or his life in a rolling chair. 'Bill's" leg was broken last month but he retains a remarkable control over his facui- ties. Many presents have been sent to him from all parts of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
HARLAN sENTEN cED.
l,auderdaIe County Man Pleads Guilt1
 To EmbeszIement.

l,auderdaIe County Man Pleads Guilty
 To EmbexzIement.
 Florence, Sept. 22.-tSpecial.)- )-Thos. |, Harlan, who perhaps holds the rec ord in this county as the most nu- merously indicted man. this morning had a temporary check put to his ca reer when he pleaded guilty to ein- bezzIement on one of the counts ana was sentenced to one year one day in the penitentiarq.
 Harlan's half brother, . we'll known lawyer of another section of Ala bama, had charge of his case and II is due to his efforts that Harlan es- cAped from many a former difficulty.
 The Indictments found against liar Ian In the past few years charged en- bezzlement, and selling whiskey in Lauderdale and Franklin counties. and Tishomingo county, Miss.
 The whiskey cases set for this term of court will probably be continued until Harlan's release a year hence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Love My Chiekeni

Chicken thieves are causing Sheriff Hood no end of worry. He said yester- day that calls are received every day to put his hounds on the trail of fowl purloiners, and 1t Is almost impossible to catch them. The negro is yet to be found. according to Sheriff Hood, who will testify against a member of his race. Either they are afraid or they are imbued with an unusual sense of loyalty, he says.