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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Attempted Bribery Charges Are
 Investigated
KERN GIVES INFORMATION
It Is Said That Two Legislators Were Approached With Offers for Votes in Sensational Contest-May Be
 interesting Developments.

Indianapolis. Ind, January 1.-Rumors the contest for United States senatorship are under investigation by Elliott R. Hooton, prosecuting attorney of Marion county. It was reported to MT. Hooton today that two legislators had been ap- preached oy representative of one of the senatorial candidates
 'If it appears that there is any basis for an investigation the matter will be laid before the grand jury" said MT. Hooton tonight Hooton,'s first informa- ton which he said John w. Kern had verified was that a man purporting to represent one of the candidates had ap- preached two legislators and asked them what Inducements would be necessary to get them to leave their candidate.
 Do you expect to see him and others who may have information about the mat ter tomorrow" Hooton was asked.
 Yes" said Hooton. "If there appears to be anything definite enough to indi- cate that there has been violation of the law then the grand jury will have to investigate It."
 Some of the other candidates laugh at the bribery rumors and declare it Is a trick of the Kern managers to create sentiment for their candidate.
 The first organized effort to obtain an open ballot in the joint senatorial caucus Wednesday night was made at a meet ing of Lamb supporters In the Terre Haute candidates headquarters tonight. It was decided to make d strong effort in the caucus to obtain the open ballot. The question of an open ballot, which here tofore has been regarded as minor one, was given new significance and a great importance by the action of the Lamb supporters today John w. Kern was not long in backing up MT. Lambs sug- gestion few days ago that the ballot be an open one. This has given rise to charges from the Shively camp that Kern wants an open ballot so he will know how members of the Marion county dele gation vote.
 Shively men are claiming support in Indianapolis, Kern's home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
SOLICITOR WILL
 NOT PROSECUTE
Pensacola vioIators of Blue Laws Are Released-Not Sufficient Evi-
 dence To Convict.

Pensacola, Fla, January 1.-Upon the advice of the county solicitor, who de- clined to prosecute, Judge Nicholson this afternoon refused to issue warrants upon affidavits filed by deputy sheriffs against prominent business men whom they had arrested yesterday charged with work. ing on the Sabbath.
 In declining to prosecute the county solicitor says there is an insufficiency of evidence to convict of any violation of law.
 None of the men, including Morris and Max L. Bear and W. A. Willia of the Lewis Bear company; s. A. and H. P Moog Of Moog & Co.,; Harry Kahn of Welles Kahn & Co.,, and c. J. Bell J. A. Williams and w. A. Leonard of the Fisher Real Estate agency, were taken to jail, but were cited to appear before the jus tice of the peace Monday afternoon to answer to the charge of following their daily pursuits of business on the Sabbath day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
RINEHART MAY
 TELL SOMETHING
Disgraced Banker Threatens To Re- veal Some Political History
 in Green County.

Pittsburg, January 11-J. B. F. Rine- hart, vice president and former cashier of the closed Farmers and Drovers' Ma tional bank of Waynesburg, on trial in the United States district court here, charged with peculations which resulted in wrecking the institution two years ago, broke down and cried bitterly today while his attorney outlined his defense Ad- hitting that there are discrepancies in the banks books and the reports to the comptroller Attorney Ray for the de- fense said it would be proven to the jury that these were merely mistakes, that there was no intent to defraud and that Rinehart did not profit one cent thereby.
 Rinehart's expert accountant was then put on the stand and the remainder of the day was spent in examining entries in the books.
 Rinehart probably will go on the stand tomorrow when it is said he will tell things that will reflect upon a score of Green county patriots Incensed at what he regards as deserton by those he befriended, the former banker pro- poses to disclose some startling political history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
May Vet Win.

Washington, January n.-Despite the opposition displayed in the House, D. J. Stellwagen, chairman of the inaugural committee, tonight expressed the belief that Congress will grant the committee on inauguration the use of the pension building for the inaugural ball. The House today, while sitting as commit tee of the whole, during the consideration of the District of Columbia appropria- tion bill, voted against the proposition. MT. Stellwagen said he believed those in favor of granting the permission sought will be in the majority when the matter comes up before the House for final de- cisiop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
. Patterson's Measure.

Nashville, Tenn, January u.--In a spe- cial message to the legislature this after noon Governor Patterson discussed in detail the subject of statewide prohibi- ton. He declared that statewide pro- hibltion Is fundamentally and profound ly wrong as a governmental policy and does not accomplish the result hoped for. He says it violates the plainest and most obvious rule of individual actions and personal freedom. He declares that the use or non-use of liquor should be left to the individual. He reviews the legis- lation by states on this subject, declaring that states cannot prevent the manufac- ture of liquor in other states and the shipment from other states.
 He declares that until the United States forbids the manufacture and sale of H. ouor, 1t Is not possible to have a pro- hibition law.
 He declares that to destroy the value of existing plants without remuneration Is confiscation. He asserts that prohibition states are filled with open and secret violations of the law and that the aboli- ton of sale of liquor by law is an imposs- bility and an empty dream.
 The governor says 1t Is a choice be- tween the regulation and control by law and the secret or open violation of the law. The governor declares that the regulation and control of the saloons is the best solution of a difficult prob lem. He recommends therefore high li- cense. strict regulation and a forfeiture of license for violations of the law. He makes strong plea for local option, for permitting the people of each community to voice their sentiments in accordance with democratic principles.
 People Do Not Want it.
 He asserts that a majority of the peo- ple are not demanding statewide prohi- bition. They have spoken more than once on this proposition. He says there is nothing in the divine law which makes prohibition itself a moral issue. He urges that the legislature proceed with delibera- ton and caution with due regard for the welfare of the state.
 He recommends that no bill or bills be passed prohibiting the manufacture and sale of liquor in Tennessee. He re- views democratic legislation on the tenn perance question, declaring that it was understood that this question would be eliminated from politics after the pas sage of the Pendleton bill. He recom- mends that the people of Lafollette, Chat tanooga, Nashville and Memphis be given an opportunity to declare for themselves whether they want liquor manufactured and sold in their communities and If they do, that law be passed to prohibit it, but If they do not so express them selves that their wishes be respected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
RED CROSS SOCIETY
 SENDS $o7O,OOO

Washington. January 1.-The total contribution for the earthquake suf- ferers through the American Red Cross society aggregate s67O.000, of which about $60,000 came In today. The amounts sent to Italy up to date ag- gregate $540,000.
 Additional messages came to the state department today from it's rep resentatives in Italy containing infor- mation regarding persons who were believed to be in the earthquake zone in Italy and for whom inquiries have been made officially and unofficially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Italian Senate in Session.

Rome, January 1.-The extraordinary sitting of the senate today to- consider measures for the relief of the earth quake victims was more imposing even than that of the chamber of deputies. Two hundred senate were present, some having come who had not attended ses- sions for several years. Signor Man fredi, the president of the senate. elo- quently expressed the grief of the as sembly over the disaster, and thanked the foreign rulers and peoples for their sympathy and assistance Signor Giolitti, the premier. presented the same measures that had already been approved of by the chamber of deupties The senate as a mark of mourning adjourned until tomor- row..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
GOLF TOURNAMENT.
R. E. Sproule Leads Field of 141 Par
 ticipants.

Pinehurst, N. C., January 1.-R. E. Sproule, of the Royal Port Rush club, Ireland, led field of Al participants in the qualification round of the six an- nual mid-wnter tournament today win ming the gold medal offered for the best qualification score with the fast card of 77, five stroke in the lead of his op- ponent, a triple tie for second place re- sulting.
 Six divisions qualified for the match play rounds for as many cups, the 16 best scores In each division qualifying, it be- ing necessary for a player to advance to a higher division but not possible to drop to a lower.
 A special class of three divisions of eight each will provide for the overflow field and will qualify after the usual method tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Distinct Shocks Are Felt In
 Several Places
SLIGHT DAMAGE IS DONE
It Is Reported That Smoke Is Seen Rising From Extinct Volcano on Mount Baker@AIaskan
 Cable Damaged.

Port Townsend, Wash, January 11.-An earthquake shock caused considerable damage here at $50 this afternoon, last ing from 10 to 15 seconds. The trembles took the form of a vibratory convulsion, swaying buildings and breaking many windows and fragile roofs.
 Reports from adjoining localities avail able by telephone state that the force of the shock extended over an area of at least 50 miles square, and in several dis tricts two different shocks. separated by more than minute, were felt.
 In many places in this city where water pipes had been frozen the earthquake broke the mains and flooded the houses. For time it was feared the cty's entire water supply would be shut off, so great was the damage done. Officers at Fort Worden state that investigation so far made shows no apparent damage to the Notifications was caused although both Forts Worden and Flagler were badly shaken. The signal corps officers report the parting of the Alaska cable several hours previous to the shock.
 Bellingham, Wash January 11.-Belling- ham was shaken by an earthquake at 9:45 o'clock this afternoon, buildings in all parts of the town being jared but no damage was done.
 Hundreds of people rushed into the streets. The duration of the shock was about 10 seconds. Brick buildings were so badly shaken that the plaster fell to the floor and there was a panic. Only one shock was felt.
 It is reported that immediately after the shock smoke was seen rising from Mount Baker, an extinct or dormant volcano At Blaine several buildings were slightly damaged. Seattle, Wash, January u.-Reports of l a slight earthquake shock came here from Vancouver, Victoria, Sumas, Tacoma and Bellingham. The same tremble was felt here at 3:4 o'clock and lasted from seven to 30 seconds No damage was done but persons rushed from buildings. Vancouver, B. C., January n.-At 34 D. m. today a distinct shock of earth quake was felt in Vancouver and in many other cities on the coast. A tele- gram from Victoria says that buildings were shaken there to a noticeable de- gree. The shock lasted only 10 to 20 sec onds. No damage is said to have been done in any place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Fail of Election,

Lynchburg, Va, January u.-After a session of more than four hours, the Virginia league tonight failed to elect president and Roanoke, Portsmouth and Danville boted the meeting. c. W. Boyer of the South Atlantic and Jake Wells were candidates on the first ballot, and Wells and w. W. Clark of Danville on the second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Prohibition Advocates and Their Friends Crowd Lobbies
 At Nashville
GOVERNOR PATTERSON
 SENDS SPECIAL MESSAGE
Declares That Prohibition Is Unjust and ndemocratic--Makes Final Plea for Peoples Rights and
 Local Option in State.

Nashville, January 11.-Advocates of statewide prohibition in Tennessee are tonight freely predicting that by Wednes- day night such legislation will have been enacted Tonight the senate committee on liquor traffic after most exciting and largely attended public hearing of argu- ments for and against, voted to report favorably tomorrow on the Holiday bill The house committee sat with the sen ate committee through courtesy, but took no formal action. It is expected to report Wednesday on the bill before it.
 The committees sat in the hall of the house of representatives. the session open ing at o'clock. By o'clock the gal leries were packed and the available space on the main floor was filled to over flowing. Many women workers for pro- hibition came early with lunch baskets and the hours of waiting were filled with songs of Tennessee is going dry'' and others of a similar nature. Crowds of students were on hand and their college yells added to the entertainment.
 All Efforts Futile.
 Hundreds of business men from Chat tanooga and Memphis were here to oppose the bill and send their representatives be- fore the committee but all their efforts were futile. The session was a long and exciting 1he but the final action was pretty generally expected
 In the senate tomorrow, if mem bers vote as they did in organizing that body, the measures passage is assured r votes being necessary. In the house enough members have committed them selves on paper to assure its passage there. The governor it is conceded, will veto the measure, when the fight will be on again with renewed vigor. Only a majority is required to pass measure over the governors veto.
 Following the regular routine of bus ines at the meeting of Methodist min isters. Rev. E. B. Chappell, this morning asked that a prayer be offered for the legislators who, he asserted, knew from sources that he could not publicly an- nounce, were being sorely tried by bribes from the whisky lobbyists. Money, he said, was being offered in large amounts and he begged that a fervent invocation be sent up to God to aid the lawmakers and keep them strong in their determin- ation to act uprightly and for the right.
 Ali the ministers present listened in breathless silence to the statements above mentioned and when the presiding officer, Rev. H. B. Reams. asked for ex- pression as to whether or not prayer should be offered, there was a loud chorus of ayes. The prayer was led by Dr. A. H. Trawick, who feelingly invoked the aid of God in saving the legislators from any possible weakness or sin incon- nection with the passage of the statewide prohibition bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Cold Wave Today.

Washington, January 11.-Ala- bama: Threatening and much cold CT, with rain or snow in north and rain in south portion Tues day and Wednesday,, fresh north winds. Mississippi: Threatening, with snow in north and rain in south portion Tuesday and prob ably Wednesday,; much colder Tuesday; fresh north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Relief Appropriation.

Paris, January 1.-The cabinet today decided to ask the French parliament to appropriate 29O,o0O francs for the relief of the Italian earthquake sufferers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

WANTED-A carriage painter at the
Twin-City Carriage works, 4431 Fifth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

Estate of Sarah W. Liscom. deceased
The undersigned having been APP
poInted administrator of the estate of
Sarah w. Liscom, late of the county of
Rock Island, state OF Illinois, deceased.
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the county court of Rock Island
county. at the county court ROOM i'm
the city of Rock Island. at the July
term. on the first Monday in July next
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated 18th day of May. A D. 1909.
HARVEY d. MACK
Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
BHamlkembulH'g &
BIamlk@mbwBs@

REAL ESTATE. LOANS AND INSUR-
ANCE
1861 Second avenue. Over Maths
Bakery.
Office phones - Old west 241, new
61S9: residence phone 59SS.
Open every Saturday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
HUBBARD & TOMNI
1905 Second Avenue. both Phones.
Real Estate For Sale

Z room modern house and 5Ox150
foot lot, located on 21St ST.. $4,000
2Sth St. corner ................ s:soo
3 room modern house on 21&t St,
very fine place ............. S6,5O0
room modern house on 18th St,
very fine place MISREPRESENTATION. $1,000
Z room modern cottage on 18th
81 go. ....' ''-.-. p"'o""
St -. ........... Si,5eO
IL room modern house on 29th
st, bargain ............,. S''.''b
room house and lot on 18th St. .$T:sJ
10 double houses big values to choose
from. if you want bargain. Look at
them.
Have list of more than 500 more to
choose from.
Have a list of 40 vacant lots in
Rock Island and Moline Biggest bar
gains ever offered in this city.
200 acre farm in Buffalo Prairie
township, Rock Island county; the big
gcst bargain on the list.
10 acre farm, for summer nome, TOR
sale. Beautiful view of the Mississippi.
so acre Bowling township farm; a
barga;n: per acre. $15.
100 acre Andalusia township farm
Nav have price by calling on us.
100 acre Rock Island county farm.
May have price by calling on us.
so acre Iowa farm: bargain! Can
for description of this.
"a Iowa farms at prices which VIII
surprise you.
farms on which you may trade your
city property: prices are right
This is only a small part of our list
A call at the office will convince you.
We loan money. Best rate in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

FOR SALE-A 10-room house, with all
modern improvements. at very low
figure if taken at once. In good
location and one block from street
car line and five minutes walk from
the postofice. Reidy Bros, room 4,
State Bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
Executors Notice.

Estate of Maria Sweeney, deceased.
me Undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of Maria Sweeney. late of the
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois
deceased. hereby gives notice that he
VIII appear before the county court of
Rock Island county, at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island. at the
July term. on the first Monday in July
next at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
ana requested to attend for the pur-
pose OF having the same adjusted All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to
the undersigned
Dated this 18th day o. April A. d.
1909. JOHN +. LOCKNEY,
Executor.
McEniry & McEnirY. solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

MONEY LOANED to salaried people and
others, without security; easy pay
ments; no publicity. Call and get our
terms and methods of doing business.
Office hours, a. m. to p. m. Tele-
phone north 2411. Victor Finance
Company, room 26, McManus build
ing. Second and Main streets. Daven-
Jort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
MULTIPLE ELECTROLYSIs,

ELECTROLYSIS-Sup
Gus hairs on face and arms perma-
nently removed with one to six
needles; four to six hours work in
one with six; treatments given at
home unless otherwise desired. Ad-
dress Miss A. NJ. Kittredge, 1919 Per-
ry street. Davenport Old phone 3136.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

ABSTR ACTS of Title prepared or con-
tinued to date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract Com
pany: ]. ]. Ingram, president; w. ].
Sweeney, secretary; 200-203, second
floor. Peoples National Bank build
lng
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
MISCELLANEOUS,


f YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or
a situation, the Mail and Journal is
the one paper in Moline that can do
it for you. Mail and Journal wants
are popular. and Mail and Journal
wants bring results. One-hatf cent
per word is the price to all alike,
cash in advance; two-cent stamps will
do. Evening and Saturday Mail and
Journal, Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
wANrED-MALE HELP.

WANTED Bell boys at the Harper
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

H. ]. TOHER & CO.-Brokers. Daven :
port. Stocks, grains, provisions. cot
ton Private wire to New York and
Chicago. Offices 100 Main street. Tel
sphone 407.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

WANTED = Grocery clerk: state ex-
perience and wages expected. Ad-
dress Clerk care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
MASSAGE.

MRS z. w. MIL LER, Masseuse, 1906
Fifth avenue. Electric vibrator and
vapor baths. body and facial massage,
hair and scalp treatment, shampooing
and nanicuring: body massage a spec
cialty. New phone $3.50. Hours, 10
q N. to 10 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
ARCHITECTS.

u. a. HANSEN AND d. j. HARFST.-l
Plans drawn for residences, society,
and public buildings. charles l.
Pruett, 312 Safety building, Rock Is
land. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
wANTED-MALE OR FEMALE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by energetic young
man OF good habits; experienced and
perfectly understands the care of any
kind of gasoline engine: can do all
own repairing; will accept position
chauffeur or place where there is
Il gasoline engine to attend and care
for. Address &c. p" care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

FOR SALE--Cheap. nice level lots. Ash
125. corner Twenty-seventh street and
Eighteenth avenue, facing Long View
street car track. Also for sale or
trade. one acre lot. with new sever :
room house Terms to please pur-
chaser. Inquire of E. Thorn, Gle
Twenty-eighth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
EDUCATIONAL.

VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school
conducted for girls by the Sisters of
the Visitation. Rudimentary and high
er branches and all polite accomplish
ments taught. Twentieth street and
Fifteenth avenue. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
LODGE DIRECTORY.
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of David Hamilton deceased
The undersigned having been ap-
Poihted administrator of the estate of
CaFid Hamilton. late of the county of
ROCK Island, state of Illinois, deceased
nereby gives notice that he will, appear
before the county court of Rock Island
county. at the county court ROOM in
the city of Rock Island. at the June,
term. on the first Monday in June next.
at which time all persons having claims
asainsI SAID estate are notified and re-
quested TO attend for the burmese of
having the Same adjusted All persons
indebted to said estate are requested TO
make immediate payment to the un-
dersigned. 3
Dated 18th day of April A. D. 1909
HUGH A. JOHNSTON,
Administrator.
Marion e. Sweeney attorney =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

FOR SALE-A five-room house in good
condition; a bargain If taken this
month. Inquire at TAI Fourteenth
and-a-half street.