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The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Considering the number of questions being asked us by the girls concerning an article which appeared in this paper last week, one would think that there were quite a number cf boys in this town with two heals on their shoulders recently.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03
Strayed.

l will pay $500 reward for the return or information of one dark red COW with crumpple horns and small white spots in Hanks with young calf. MRS. M. E. WooD,
 Felsenthal, Ark.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Every farmers garden should contain all the good fruits and vegetables that the soil and climate will grow. They make up great part of the actual living and they are the most healthful foods.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

In naming list of possible can didate to be voted on at the next primary The News, said that Cir cult Clerk o. A. Miles would not be a candidate for reelection, but he tells us that he has decided to enter the race.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03
94 degrees in the shade.
Frank Gyles arrived back in Huttig from Georgia Tuesday.

Mrs. G. s. Prestridge left the first of the week for visit at Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

J. c. Barmore and wife visited their daughter, Mrs. Bankston. at Strong Sunday.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Mrs. Jack Reaves and son. Hubert, are on an extended visit with friends and relatives at Tex arkana.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03
iiuttig PubI' library Hours.

The Library is open to all frcn zoo tf 900 O clock, p. m. on wee lays Sundays from 100 to GU o'clock.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

A. E. Culbreath and family left Thursday morning on visit to their old home above Camden.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Mrs. J. c. Britt left Tuesday to visit friends and relatives in the north part of the state.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Mrs. J. w. Perritt and daughters left Sunday for a visit with rela- tives at Strong and New London.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

G. s. Farmer left Thursday for Camden where he will spend the Fourth with his parents.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Store Manager J. B. Calvert made a business trip to Monroe last Saturday.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Billie Despair, the typesetter. has been assisting in this office this week.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

T. c. Norman visited with his mother at Texarkana several days this week.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Boys grow most rapidly in their seventeenth year; girls in their fifteenth.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03
 ss Local News of the Week. s;

gain following. Such a man will have influence and his position on leading questions will amount to something in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
WILL FIGHT TAFT'S
CORPORATION TAX
American Street Railway and Inter-
urban Railway Association Plans
Assault on Law.

Denver, Colo, Oct. 4.-IntervieYs
with officials of the street railway an1
interurban lines Of the country repre-
.sented at the convention of the Ameri-
can Street Railway and Interurban
Railway association which opened
here today, indicate a vigorous assault
upon the corporation tax proposed ~
President Taft as an amendment to the
Payne tariff bill will be a feature OF
the resolutions offered at the meeting.
This is perhaps the strongest aggrega-
ton of corporate wealth in the country
and its members will feel keenly the
tax to be imposed on corporations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
TAFT NEARS FRISCO:
VISITS SACRAM ENTO
Welcomed by Governor GiIIett and
Committee from Bay Cities
Received at Capitol.

San Francisco, Oct 1.-The first
stop of Importance made by the presi-
dents train today was at Redding
Where he addressed a big crowd,
among them large number of school
children AT that place Taft was met
by Governor Gillett and a committee
OF business men from the bay cities
who welcomed the president Today's
program includes stop at Sacramento 0
where. reception will be held in the
state capitol. i''F :
Hornbrook, Cal, Oct Presi-
dent Taft passed through Hornbrook
at $50 this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
TRIBUTE TO COL. MORRISON
Impressive Services Mark Burial of
Democratic Leader.

Waterloo, ILL.,. Oct. 4.-The body Of
Colonel William II. Morrison, former
democratic leader OF the lower house
of congress, was buried Saturday.
Business was closed and practically
the entire countryside watched the
cortege en- route TO the Cemetery
Many messages were received from
prominent men. including Speaker Can
non and former Senator Hopkins. Can
non wrote:
while we did not agree on economic
questions. we were personally the best
of friends. Endowed with a strong
character. splendid intellect, and SUI
prcme honesty of purpose, he contTi-
buted the best that was in him to the
public good
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
INVITES A VISIT
President Crebs of the Illinois
State Board of Agriculture
Commends Fair.
Is NOW IN FULL PROGRESS
Last, Years l;ecord in Extent of En-.
hibits Outdone and Great Rae
TED ing Card Presented.

Springfield, ILL.,. Oct. (SpecfaD -
President Crebs of the Illinois board
of agriculture this morning issued
the following statement:
'"The 57th annual state fair is now
in progress in Springfield 1t is the
greatest fair we ever have had. Ev-
cry department is overflowing with
exhibits. Our display of farm imple-
ments and vehicles can be measured
by acres, with over 1000 horses and
cattle in barns and tents, hundreds
were turned away without accommo-
dations. AS usual hundreds of sheep
and swine are shown in pens under
the tents.
ExceIs Last Years.
'In farm products we far excel
last years wonderful record. The
game bird exhibit of imported pheas-
ants and waterfowl by the state of
Illinois is beyond description for
beautiful plumage and handsome
birds. No exhibition shows so many
and valuable products for the pouI-
try yard.
Greater Than All.
The racing card embraces more en-
tries than the fairs of three western
states combined. HedgewoOd Boy
and Lady Maud c., full brother and
sister, will try to beat the worlds
and their own record to poll on Tues
day.
"It is a superb education no diff
ference what your sphere of life. You
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Is Officially Thanked.
WOODMEN MUST PAY CLAIM
Hannibal Woman Wins Suit For In
Surance on Husband.

Hannibal, Oct AFTER four long
contested trials in the common pleas
court, Mrs Clara b. Hoasland sue
ceeded in winning her suit against the
Modern WCOdmen of American. and
was awarded s1137.25. The defens ?
was that Singleton B. Hoagland. the
deceased husband of the plaintiff,
made false statements in his applica-
tion to become a member of the Wood
men. by stating that he did not ill
duIge in intoxicants and that no MEM
Der of his family had ever died Of
tuberculosis. The defense undertook
to prove, and cid prove in way that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
COOK WELCOMED
Explorer Visits Washington and
Is Greeted With Genuine
Enthusiasm.
TAFT'S NAME is MENTIONED
Peary Gets Thanks of Arctic Club,
Which Tardily Expresses Its
Appreciation.

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 4.-''This
is the home of the American flags
which you carried to the north pole, -
was the hearty expression of recog-
milton given DR.. Cook by II. Il. +.
MacFarland, president of the district
board of commissioners in officially
welcoming the explorer at the munic-
ipal building this morning in the
presence of a large crowd. MacFar-
land also said President Taft and
other distinguished men had ex-
pressed appreciation of Cook s
acE Eieyement5.
Is Officially Thanked.
New York, Oct. 4.-The Peary Arc
tic club today adopted resolutions
cCngratulatinG Peary upon his sue
cess in reaching the pole. 1t also
thanked all members of the cXpedi-
tior for the Jealous performance of
duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
SPAIN'S SUCCESS ABROAD
lMPERILED BY HOME ROWS

the deceased used intoxicating liquors
and that his brother died OF tubercu-
Iosis, while he stated in his applica-
tion that his brother died from the re-
suit of an injury received in railroad
wreck. The Woodmen order, however,
never refused to accept his monthly
and never questioned the
truthfulness of his application until
after his death when they refused -
pay his policy which was for $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
FEATS OF WRIGHT BROTHERS THRILL
THE PEOPLE OF TWO CONTINENTS

Following is a list of the starters by
countries and pilots:
America, Edgar w Mix; Austria
Hungary, DR.. Auton Schlein; Belgium,
Leon de Brockere, Georges Goerts
France, Alfred lie Blanc, Emile Du-
bonnet, Maurice Blcnaime; Germany,
Captain Won Abercron, DIR. Brockel-
mann, Paul Heckel; England, Frank
Mclean; Italy. Guido PiacenZa, Cap
tain Franssinetti; Spain, Alberto Oct
til; Switzerland, V. de Beauclair, Cap
tain Mcssner Colonel Schaeck.
Meeting Ends.
JOhanasthat, Oct. Aviation week
was brought to an end yesterday be-
fore a very large crowd, which was
compensated for the disappointments
of the preceding days by sensational
flight after sunset by Hubert Latham.
All day long Latham had been dogged
by misfOrtunes. First his motor went
wrong, when the accumulators became
deranged and the ignition was defec-
tive. At length, after three failures, he
made an easy start, but it was two
minutes after sunset, and although he
reached a height officially estimated at
$50 feet, 90 feet higher than Rougier's
record of Saturday, he was disquali-
fed.
Results of Contests.
Following are the results of the COM
petitions as announced by the officials:
Long distance contest, $4,000 and
city of Berlin cup. won by Rougier. 12O
kilometers (746 miles,; Latham see
ond $3.50. S2% kilometers; Farman
third. $1.250, 60 kilometers.
Durability contest, won by Rougier,
> hours 3S minutes IS 2-5 seconds;
Farman second, 1 hour 81 minutes
IS 50 seconds; Latham third, L hour
21 minutes AZ So seconds.
Speed event, 30 kilometers, won by
Latham, $3,250; time, IS minutes 46 As
seconds; Farman second, $5GO; time,
20 minutes 8 2-5 seconds; Baron De
Caters third; time % minutes II sec
onds.
Height prize, won by Rougier, $2.50O.
$50 feet; Latham second, S1,250. 327
feet
Swiss balloon Wins Race
Zurich, Oct 4.-The international
goal race, in which 2S balloons started
Friday from this place, has been won
by the Swiss balloon Mars, pilote1
within coo yards of the goal selected
The first prize amounts to $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
COURT To HALT
A PHONE MERCER

Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 4.-The mi
nority stockholders of the Mutual
Telephone company of Des Moines.
Independent, today secured an injunc-
tion preventing the Bell interests
from taking over the Independent
line. Recently the Iowa company
purchased majority of stock of the
Independent company expecting to
effect merger. The injunction Pc
tition declared the proposed merger
was for the purpose of creating
| monopoly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
MINING CONGRESS ENDED
Resolve to Ask Law Granting Perpct-
uaI Franchises.

Goldfeld. New, Oct. 4.-The Aneri-
can Mining Congress closed its 18TH
annual session yesterday after adopJ-
ing a resolution calling upon the ma
tional government to pass laws against
granting perpetual franchises for
water power rights in western states
and urging that similar state legisla-
ton be passed without waiting for con
greSSional action.
Wildcat mining schemes were placed
under the ban.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

New 1Ork, OCT. 4.-WllDur Wright
made a successful flight in his aero
plane this morning. After circli1g
about the battery a short time Wright
sent his machine up the Hudson river,
flying about 100 feet above the surface
OF the water. He went up the river
few miles and turned and landed at
Governors island at 1929.
The distance travelled was 10 miles,
and the time 33 minutes So seconds.
OrviIIc Flies High.
Berlin. Oct. 4.-Orville Wright yes
terday broke his own and all other
records for high flying. He reached
the unprecedented height of more than
800 feet, although an official measure
ment was not taken. He had a red
letter day in a double sense in his eX-
perience as an aviator, taking Up
Crown Prince Frederick William as Il
passenger and more than doubling the
altitude record which he made recently
over the same field
The crown prince had been constant
ly urging Wright. since he first saw
passenger. Wright cvaded this respon-
sibility while making flights at the
1empelhof field, owing to the unfavo~
able winds. but since the beginning If
the flights at Bornstedt field near Pots
dam. the prince had been telephoning
the aviator every morning, asking him
if he was ready to crafty his request.
Wright finally consented.
Seats Self by Aviator.
The prince reached the field at 4:30
in the afternoon without his adjutan'
After drawing on his overcoat at
Wright's suggestion. to save his un.-
form from being bespattered with oil,
the prince took his seat alongside the
aviator and the machine rose in the
air. Wright kept it at a height nf
about 20 feet for brief period, but
the crown prince exclaimed: Higher,
higher" Finally the aviator went IN
above 60 feet and the crowds heartily
cheered the prince. who waved back
his Acknowledgements. The aeroplane
then glided back to the starting poiuC
ten minutes later.
Start Great Success.
Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. 1.-THE
start in the international balloon race
for the James Gordon Bennett cup
was a splendid success yesterday and
more than 200, 900 persons watched the
II balloons soar skyward and dis
appear on the horizon in what is like
ly to prove a stirring battle TO cover
the greatest distance.
The wishes of the balloonists, as
voiced by the American entrant, Edgar
w Mix of Columbus, Ohio, were re-
allied In measure. for the southwest
wind which was blowing at the start
seemed certain to carry them toward
Russia instead of. to the sea. and thus
genuine test will be afforded of the
endurance of the balloons and the
skill of the pilots instead of, as in the
past, premature descents to avoid a
plunge in the ocean.
One Contestant from United states.
Edgar Mix was the sole representa-
tive of the United States. He was
elated at the prospects as he made a
final inspection of his balloon Ameri-
ca ii.
1T will be the greatest race on rec
ord" he said, land a real long distance
contest in which the best balloon will
win
Americas chances for victory are
placed high, even by the competitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
TALKS II HOURS IN STUMP
Judge Dewey, Candidate for Cover
nor, Breaks Record.

Boston, Oct. 4-BostonS Commons,
for many years the scene of the eff
forts of exponents of many and varied
saw more extraordinary feat than
yesterday, when for L hours, with
only one intermisSion of % minutes
for luncheon, Judge Henry =. Dew
ey, who has announced himself as the
'theoCratic" candidate for governor,
talked continuously upon the "estab-
lished religion of the state" He said
he did not feel tired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Council of State a Tie on
Future Policy in
Morocco
COUNTRY COMMITTED
Things Gradually Moving To-
ward War With Morocco
Kingdom.

Madrid, Oct. 4.-The extension of
the field of operations to which the
government is now committed by it's
dispatch of reinforcements to General
Marina, Spanish commander, is fur
tier complicated by the possibility of
regular declaration of war between
Morocco and Spain. While the cor
tes is closed, it becomes the duty of
the council of state to authorize un-
forseen expenditures and rumors are
a1oat today of dissensions in the
council.
Military Sentiment Grows.
1t is understood the military party,
the influence of which is growing.
now insists that the military efforts
and sacrifices in Africa must be COM
pensated by permanent occupation of
the Moroccan coast between Cape
TerOs Foreas, and Tetuan.
Council Tied.
King Alfonso is disposed to sym
pathize with the claims of the mill
tarists. but an unexpected obstacle
has arisen in the council, where four
liberals who have been opposing the
campaign in Morocco as a military
adventure, have been Joined by an
other liberal. creating a tie in the
council.
Make Two Attacks.
Melilla, Morocco, Oct. Fifteen
hundred Moors appeared yesterday
on the heights of Mt. MINER Lixa. but
they were dispersed by Spanish ar
tillery. The Moors also made a feeble
attack on the Spanish position at
Nador but were repulsed.
Outcome of Move Not known.
No further information has been
received here of the outcome OF the
offensive movements undertaken Sat
urday by General Marina. commander
of the Spanish forces. Natives COM
ing into Melilla report that the cap
tI;re by the Spaniards of Zeluan. the
sacred city of the Riffs. has aroused
the tribes in Hinterland, who are
hocking to join Harka, the Riff lead
er.
Executing RevoIutIonIsts.
Paris. oct. "A dispatch from Bar
celona says trials and executions OF
rcvolutiOnists have been resumed I'm
that city. As an instance, it is declar-
ed Ramon Clement was shot this
morning for rebellion proclamation OF
the bodies of convent sisters. and set
ting fire TO a factory in which several
persons were asphyxiated."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
INDICT POLICE FOR
ALLOWING BETTING

New York, Oct. 4.-Police Inspec-
tor O'Brien, Lieutenant Reynolds and
Sergeant Meyers were indicted by the
i.rand jury today charged with aid
ing and abetting bookmaking at race
tracks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
is DECLARED DELINQUENT
South Rock Island Girl Given Over
to Charge of Probation Officer.

Gertrude Jacobs. a 15-year-old South
Rock Island girl, was adjudged delln-
quent this morning in the county court
by Judge r. w. Olmsted and was plac-
ed in the care of Miss Dina Ramser,
who was lately appointed probation
officer. The girl, who is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs Hiram Jacobs, had
gotten in bad company and was leay-
ing and remaining away from home
without the permission or knowledge
of her parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
DICKIMSoN'S SON is BETTER
Secretary of War Arrives at Bedside
of Sick Man at Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct 4.-Secretary
of War Dickinson arrived from Wash
ington last night at the bedside of his
oldest son. Overton Dickinson, who has
been dangerously i'll with heart failure
at Belle Meade. The young man )
mother also reached here last night
from Seattle. Young Dickinson is re-
ported to be improving rapidly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
BADGER NINE is W0RSTED
wisconsin Loses Change to Tie Keio
University Team.

Toxic, Oct 4.-The university Of
Wisconsin baseball team lost the
chance to tie the KeiO university nine
today when the visitors went down to
defeat in the fourth game of the ser
les, three OF which have been won
by the Japanese. The score today
was to in favor of Keio. Eight
japanese reached first to seven Wis
consin men, while each had six er-
rOrS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
COTTON NOT SO
POOR IN YEARS,
REPORT SHOWS

Washington. Oct. 4.-Financial and
weather conditions combined produced
today the most unfavorable report from
the department of agriculture on the
condition of the cotton crop that has
been made at this season of the year
for many years. The official report
indicates that Sept. 25 the condition of
the cotton crop was 58.5 per cent of
normal, compared with 63.7 Aug. 25,
1909, 69.7 Sept 20, 1908, and 67 as the
average for 10 years.
Causes Lively Market.
New York, Oct. 4.-The government
report on the condition of cotton today
caused very active and exciting mar.
ket and great irregularity in prices
December cotton sold at S13.51 and
March at 1890, or 16 to 20 points
above Saturdays closing prices. Ire
mendous realizing caused the market
to lose most of its advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
POPE is MUCH IMPROVED
Hopes to Resume Audiences After
Brief Illness.

Rome, Oct. 4.-The pope had good
night and is much better this morning
He hopes to resume his audiences i'm
mediately. For several days past the
pope has been indisposed. There was
also considerable pain and swelling N
his leg, which indicated a recurrence
of gout Audiences were discontinued
yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
CABLE COMPANY HALTED
Restrictions of Canadians Results il
Appeal to u. 5. Government.

ADileaI 10 Q. D NTUVFTIIIHCHJ.
St Johns, \. F., Oct. 1.-The work
of the Commercial Cable company in
streets of st. Johns in order to connect
its city Offices with the place of land
ing of it's cable was stopped yesterday
by the Newfoundland authorities.
This renders it necessary for the
cable company TO operate it's cable in
hut on the seashore which is one
of the widest and most desolate the
cable operators must now Il avel day
and night to and from between the
shore and city over a most difficult and
dangerous country. The cable com
pany has decided to ask the American
government to intervene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
POISONED MILK
PELLAGRA CAUSE

Danville, Ill, Oct. 1.-The son of
Clarence Ellis of Homer, near here,
is dying of pellagra. Poisoned milk
is said to have caused the child s
illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Ohio Atterney Ends Lie.

McConnellsville, Ohio. Oct. A.
Prosecuting Attorney Frank Parsons
shot and killed himself in his office
last night. Temporary insanity IL is
thought was the cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Condemns Germans to Prison.

Warsaw, Oct 4.-The military cir
cult court mas condemned two German
subjects, one to four years and the
other to two years in the penitentiary
on the charge of espionage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
ABOTHER DEATH
ON THE CRIDIRON

Pottsville, Pa, Oct. 4.-Robert
Millington, manager and halfback of
the Pottsville high school football
team is dying at the hospital as a
result of injuries sustained in a game
Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Executing RevoIutIonIsts.
ALBERT PULITZER SUICIDE
Brother of Joseph Pulitzer Kills Self
in Hamburg After breakdown.

London. Oct. "A dispatch from
Hamburg says Albert Pulitzer of New
York, brother OF Joseph Pulitzer of
the New York World, committed sui
eide by shooting himself in that city.
Pulitzer was suffering from a ner-
Vous breakdown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
PERRY HULL ARRESTED?
Man Wanted for Port Byron SSindlC
Said to be Held at Dayton.

Chicago, Oct. (SpeciaD A Day
ton. Ohio, man arrested here is be-
lieved TO be Perry Hull, wpted at
Port Byron, ILL.,, for working a swind-
ling game by which a Port Byron
bank lost several hundred dollars on
account of advancing money on an
illegal certificate of a Savanna, Ill.
bank.
The local authorities have no word
from Dayton indicating the arrest OF
Hull