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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-10

and little daughter 8 years old, in
private family. Address H o. X"
care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-10

FOR SALE-A good eight-room house,
Twenty ninth street and Thirteenth
avenue; will face car line when Long
View is complete; has bath, gas and
light; a quick sale Will mean lowest
price; offered at $4,000. H. K.
Walker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-10

FOR SALE - We have a few lots in
Beecher & Walsh's addition in Tween
ty-fifth and Twenty-siXth streets be-
tween Fifteenth and Seventeenth ave-
nues, which we will sell at your own
terms and build houses for those de-
string. Beecher Bros. Old phone 3O7-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-10

FOR SALE-A lot in business district;
must sell, cheap; owner leaving town
Address C." care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-10

FOR SALE-Six-room new house, near
Seventh avenue and Thirty second
street; has furnace, gas, electric
light, sewer and water; the property
has been held at 5000; can be bought
now for $2,70O, $1,000 down. H. k.
NNa1Isar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-10
FOR RENT-FLATs.

FOR RENT-Four-rOom fiat in South
Heights; very reasonable. Phone
1229-Y, or call 2012 Seventeenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-10
FOR RENT-HOUsEs.

FOR RENT - rarity modern 1O-room
house at 61S Third avenue, suitable
for roomers or two families; will rent
either way. Inquire at SOC Third ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-26

and the other three are of no consequence.
Meanwhile, Mr.. John Smith of Passaic,
New Jersey, wrapped in the utter innocence
of slumber, dreamed lightly of the voice of
an Anglican angel from the United States
which came to him vaguely through
babble.
CHAPTER ~.
IN the midst of his shaving, Mr.. John Smith
paused and from the high-up windows of
his room looked down meditatively on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-26
The Strange Adventures of MIR.
John Smith in Paris
Continued from page 4

little clerks waxen mustache began to droop.
"But what has he done, Monsieur" he de-
manded excitedly after a moment. as he
the robber. the murderer? Is it safe to let
him remain in the house? You must tell me,
Monsieur!'
Remi declared positively. who he is and
what he is l may not tell YOU"
There were four reasons why M. Remi
could not tell The first was he didn't know,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-01-03
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-01-03

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIRST CIRCUIT, TERRITORY OF
HAWAII - AT CHAMBERS. IN
PROBATE.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
SWITCHMEN MAY STRIKE.
Workers Opposed to Submitting
wage Question to Arbitration.

Chicago, Feb. 7.-Switchmen employed
on Chicago railroads who last Saturday
were refused an advance in wages. to-
day indicated, by an almost overwhelm-
ing majority in three out OF the eighteen
switching districts, their repugnance to
arbitration 20 settle their differences with
their employers. This is construed to mean
that the men Will strike.
While official returns from the ballot
ing have been only partially received. It
is said that they represent the feeling
of the majority Of the 1900 men involved
in the controversy.
Voting began yesterday. The three
roads from which returns have been re-
cetved are the Northwestern, Burlington,
and the Illinois Central BY almost a
full vote the switchmen on these sys-
TENS signiied their wish to strike rather
than submit their wage controversy to ar
bitration.
Following the counting of the ballots
another meeting with the roads managers
viii be requested.
While the road officials are said TO be
in no fear of a strike. it is known that
preparations are already under way to
fill the places of the switchmen in the
event OF a walk-out
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
MONEY FOR MISSIONS.
Twenty four hour day Club
Holds Annual Meeting.

officers were last night elected at the
annual meeting OF the "TWenty-fo
hour-a day Club" the foreign work de-
partment Of the Y NJ. =. A. The meeting
was presided over by John B. Sleman, jr.
The report Of the secretary showed that
during the past year the membership has
increased to 141, and S5,329.95 has been con-
tributed for the support of the foreign
work
The work is in charge Of Fletcher s.
Brochman. national secretary for Kurea,
China, and HongkOng; Galen NJ. Fisher,
national secretary for Japan, and Charles
70. Hurley, general secretary for South
America Brockman and Fisher will be
sent TO the Worlds Missionary Confer
ence at Edinburgh in June. An interest
ing address on Brazil was given by J. II.
Warner, general secretary OF the Y, NJ.
&c. A. al ParnambucO, Brazil.
The following officers were elected:
President, John 3. Sleman, jr. vice presi-
dents. George Otis Smith James Sharp;
treasurer, Mark ". Baldwin; secretary.
William Jessop: board OF governors, s. W.
Woodward. Charles L. Bliss. c. A. Aspin-
wall. A. H. Dadmun, r. s. Miller, Miles
NJ Shand.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08

THE resolution before us refers in par
ticular terms to the Confederate veterans
reunion. and proposes that the govern
ment of the United States In recognition
Of that celebration shall make loan of
government property
These men who are to engage in this
Confederate veterans celebration will
wear the rebel uniform and carry over
,,,.;s property Of the Federal government
the rebel flag. This information was
given TO me to-day by Senators interested
in the bill.
Carried No RancOr.
at would be the last man in this body
to wantonly reopen the wounds Of the
civil war. They were CHASTITY enough.
! God knows / carry no rancOr. and in my
heart 1 have only pity for men who make
mistakes. But when men do make mis-
| takes so great and far-reaching as those
made by the rebels IN the civil war, they
should be the last to bring them out and
make them the subject Of investigation. a"
Senator Hepburn referred TO "scurrilous
attacks from many pens and wits re-
Gently made upon him. but ne said they
did not AFFECT his opinion in the least. He
| declared that the issue Of the civil war
had been determined or the battlefield.
and he deprecated any move TO bring to
the front the issues of that period.
do you suppose" he asked. those
men who were with the Union in the
crisis of the nation will sit idly by and
see brought out in this responsible field
OF action a resolution Of this kind, and
remain silent?
/ Il have a right to speak my mind and
in voicing my opinion. I viii back it up
with my manhood
! Commented on Lee.
| Then Senator Hepburn voiced his objec-
ton to the presence Of the statue OF
Robert f. Lee in Statuary Hall.
| Looking over al the Democratic col
| leagues. he enjoined them not 20 over
look their Marshalls. the early Lees. the
Masons. the Henrys. and some Of the
public men who have since come to the
front
7 hope" be continued, the conserva-
tive people of the South viii not press
these matters
Senator Hepburn assailed the action OF
| Gen. Lee in taking the oath Of allegiance
TO Che Confederacy at the time he was
an officer in the regular army. He de-
clared but for this and similar acts Of
army officers who joined the Confederacy
the civil war would not have lasted more
than a month He made the point that
| Virginia had no part IN passing the law
| creating Statuary Hail. and declared that
at that at that very time that State was
| trying 10 disrupt the Union.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
JONAS TAKEN BACK.
Black Holy Ghost Charged with
Spanking" Baltimore Woman.

Jonas Samuel Sturdivant, negro minis
ter, was taken into custody by the police
yesterday for spanking" Mrs. Rosa
Demmerd. a white woman. residing in
Baltimore. The negro admits the charge,
declaring he beat the woman with a strap
with her consent and in the presence Of
her husband. Sturdivant was accom-
panied by a detective 10 Baltimore, where
il Is probable he will be arragned In a
few days
The negro was arrested by Detectives
Pratt and Hewlett at 400 Third street
southwest In the house were Nelson.
Swede; four white women OF foreign
birth, and a negro woman. When the
preacher left for police headquarters with
detectives. Nelson and the five women in
sisted on accompanying him.
Sturdivant talked without hesitation
He said he is thirty-six years old, and
was ordained by Bishop j. w Hinant
about ten years ago. Since he entered the
ministry the negro said he had preached
in New York. Philadelphia. Baltimore.
and other cities. When he arrived in this
city several days ago he rented the house
in Third street for the benefit Of himself.
his wife who is a white woman. and his
band of followers.
The police allege the negro eXerts a
strange influence over those who hear his
sermons. II is understood that several
churches Will take an interest in the pros
ecution Of the negro
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
VARDAMAN STILL HOPEFUL.
Both sides Claim Victory on To
mOrrOw's BaIIOting.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. THE Vardaman
men and the opposition both claim TO
have made gains since last Friday. when
the caucus adjourned, and both are
claiming they are going to break the
deadlock and elect q Senator next We'd
nesday night or very soon thereafter.
The Vardaman men declare that a great
deal Of I'll feeling has been engendered
in the breasts Of some of the followers
OF Mr.. Alexander. who was squeezed out
last Friday, and claim that more of
them are coming their way.
The opposition denies this claim. stat
ing that their private caucus was har-
monious and that ninety-one men pledged
themselves TO stand by the opposition.
If they do. Va-daman is defeated. but II
any considerable number backslide il
means Vardaman's election. He was
within ten Of the nomination on the last
ballot taken.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
THREATENING LETTER SENT.
Detectives Charge Prisoner with
Seeking to Extort $1,000.

New York. Feb. detectives to-day
arrested Bennett c. Silver at 32S East
Fffty-seventh street Silver has been
wanted by the police since January 10,
for sending threatening letters TO Charles
Cohen, a wholesale poultry dealer living
at 2l2 West 18th street
The threats were to the effect that his
house would be dynamited and harm
would come to one or another of his four
charming daughters if 5000 was not
forthcoming in the manner described.
Silver was arranged before Magistrat5
Butts. and held in 5000 bail for exami-
nation Wednesday.
On the morning Of January L. Mr..
Cohen received a letter which suggested
that he should announce himself willing
to pay to the se6der S9,OOO by tying 1T
tie bow of orange ribbon on the knobs of
his front door. If he should fail TO do
this or should notify the police, the re-
suit would be the destruction of his home
and the Kidnapping of his daughters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
DIFFER ON BILLS REFERENCE
NeWIands Wants Measure Sent to
Commerce Committee

When the Federal incorporation bill was
introduced in the Senate yesterday, Sen
ator Frye. Of Maine, the presiding Of
.fcer. announced that fl would be referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
There was objection or the part o.
Senator Newlands, Of Nevada, who sug
gested that the bill should be considered
by the Interstate Commerce Committee
and he made a motion for reference OF
the measure TO thar committee
Senator Clarke, OF Wyoming. who intro
duced the bin. said that reading Of It's
provisions would disclose the fact that the
question involved was one Of constitu-
tionaI right and that the bill was properly
for consideration by the Judiciary Com
mittee.
The question Of policy. Senator Clarke
declared, was Incidental 70 the main ques-
ton OF constitutional right, and would
Therefore come up later
Senator Newlands objected to the sec
ond reading of the bill In order 20 prevent
the reference 20 the Judiciary Committee.
and gave notice that he would make a
motion to-day for the reference of the bill
to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
Made only by Swift & Company, U. S. A.
SCHOOL FOR MAYNARD GIRLS.
Baker Bill for state Aid VIII PrOba-
bly, Pass Legislature.

STecisl % The Washirg-on Herald
Richmond Va, Feb. 7.-CoHceding that
the Baker bill. extending State aid to the
proposed school for hayward girls, is
probably constitutional. Judge Martin
Williams said to-day that he would inter
pose no further objections To its passage.
over the protest Of the members Of the
committee for courts Of justice. the house
by a vote Of two TO one. sent the divorce
law bill back TO the committee for further
investigation. The debate on the motion
10 recommit occupied nearly one hours
time. 4 public hearing viii be held Tues
day night.
The bill providing additional counsel
! TO prosecute the State debt case came up
for It's second reading in the house. and
was recommitted TO the finance com
mittee
The bill introduced by Delegate Adams
providing for ten instead Of six fertilizer
inspectors. and increasing the salaries Of
! these officials. was given a hearing.
| Il is believed that the first public hear
| ing on the Strobe liquor bill will be held
/ Wednesday before the committee on
/ privileges and elections. Speaker Byrd
/ advocated a tax on coco cola before the
! house committee or france. which may
put the popular beverage out Of business
at some OF the smaller fountains.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
ELLIS TO RESIGN
PRESENT POSITION
Continued from Page One.

visers that harmony could best be pro-
duced and a more effective campaign
waged by the selection Of Mr.. Ellis.
The Presidents statement concerning
the resignation was followed closely by
others from Senators Burton and Dick
and one from Mr. Ellis himself.
In the last document the latter official
states that he expects to retire about the
first of March, He AYERS specifically also
that he will not be a candidate for any
office whatever. and that he will favor
no particular candidate for any office.
Mr.. Ellis had been mentioned recently
as a possible candidate for the governor
ship to run against Judson Harmon, the
Democrat who has caused much Of the
uneasiness among Ohio politicians.
Action PIeases senator Dick.
According to the various statements,
Mr.. Ellis was agreeable to all factions.
Senator Dick, who probably had as much
at stake as any man in the game, and
was not regarded as being particularly
strong with the administration, was
plainly pleased with the Presidents ac-
ton. lie said that he had got what
he wanted"
Mr. Ellis. it was said, combines quail
tiles which are desired in the leader Of
the Ohio campaign. He has had training
in political battles before; Is good talk
er; has had newspaper experience.
In token of his regard for Mr.. Ellis,
the President may give a dinner in his
honor February 10 The Ohio delegation
| in Congress and other leaders will be
present.
MI Ellis VIII not sever his connection
with the government entirely when ne
takes up his political duties. He viii
continue the conduct Of several cases
before the Supreme Court, and also viii
! be retained as special counsel in the pros
ecution Of the beef trust instituted sew
eral weeks ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
THE COUNSELORS.

Nethnks happest when giving good advice he al
ways has stock hand and gladly gives slice hold good
to scatter smiles and helpful cheering words such things
cheap and any throw them the birds And is good
give advice and counsel kind and and admonon often
wipes from gevng eyes but when hungry
by some pilgrim downed by fate the admontion graft
pass the doughnu plate There time for helpful words
for pecepts learned and and there's time for Goldfish balls
and wienerwurst and pies There time point the way
nobe higher things and there's time kill hen and give
tramp the wings There to expound great truths with
wisdom raugt there's show your roll and loosen
ND lot We're all fond of giving words! 1t is the
plan but words won't widows stove fill her coal oil
and words won't doctors bills pay the that's due
pull some kopeks from your jeans and loosen up few!
Copyright by GerS WALT Mason.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
VIRGINIA MAS0NS TO MEET.
Grand Lodge Delegates Are Gather
Ing at Richmond.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. Feb. The Grand
Lodge OF Masons in@sVirginia will be
called 10 order in the Masonic Temple
tomorrow evening by DR.. Joseph W.
Eggleston.
Since Friday Of last week members OF
the committee which has charge of the
secret work have been rehearsing. This
session completes the second term of Or.
Eggleston as grand master. and he will
not again aspire to that position. though
succeed himself. In case DR.. ECgleston
refuses to accept, the Office will go to
Deputy Grand Master John ". Kellam.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
CHAUFFEUR IN Tolls.
Held for Running Down on Age'
Citizen.

Citizen.
Charged with colliding and being an un-
licensed chauffeur, Richard W. White,
negro, is under arrest at the Tenth
precinct station for running down and
seriously injuring Charles Z. Johnson
Sixty-eight years old, of 1901 Fairmoni
street northwest,
The accident occurred about o'clock
last night, while the aged man was re-
turning to his honR. White drove the
automobile around a corner at FOUR
teenth and Fairmont streets, striking
Johnson as he stepped from the curbing.
Johnson was knocked unconscious. He
was removed to Garfield Hospital, suffer
ing from a laceration of the scalp and
several Commissions. Physicians say ne
sustained internal injuries.
White was arrested a few minutes after
the accident. He says it was unavoid-
able. The negro offers no explanation
why he failed TO obtain license 20 drive
an automobile The machine carried the
number ID. c. rs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
JUDGE J. B. SHEPHERD DEAD.
Succumbs After Operation in BaIti-
more Throat Hospital.

Baltimore, Nd, Feb. within a few
hours after an operation for throat trou-
BILE at the Presbyterian Hospital. Judge
James Brown Shepherd, of Raleigh, y.
c., died early to-day OF heart failure. He
came here Saturday with his wife and
family physician for treatment.
Judge Shepherd was born at Suffolk
At the opening Of the civil war he took a
position as telegraph operator at Wilson,
n. c., being rejected as a Confederate
soldier on account of his youth. He later
was graduated from Chapel Hill College
and became a lawyer. He served on the
supreme bench Of his State and then en-
gagged in practice with his son. His son
and wife survive.
Burial will take place at Raleigh on
Wednesday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
Keene Hearing Postponed

New York. Feb. james r. Keene.
the Wall street manipulation, showed up
this afternoon before United states Com
missioner Alexander at the J. N. Fiske
& Co. bankruptcy hearing, growing out OF
the Hooking Coal and Iron pool smash.
Solomon Hartford, Mr. Keenes lawyer.
said that Mr.. Keene wanted time TO pre-
pare statement. Mr.. Keene was sworn
and then notified to be on hand next
MnniaE afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
FOOD INQUIRY DELAYED.
House Committee PONtponeS Action
ON InNestiEntiom.

The House Committee on Rules met
yesterday morning to consider a rule
providing for consideration in the House
of the WAYS and Means Committees reso-
luton directing general investigation
OF the high cost of living and prices Of
commodities.
No action was taken. however. and the
committee viii meet another day, when
a full membership can be present 10 take
up the subject.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
DIVORCE CASE HALTED.
Judge Decides Mrs, Walker Is Not
Resident of Rhode Island.

Newport r. l., Feb The divorce pc
tition of Nina Chinn Walker vs.. James
W. c. Walker, L. 5. y. civil engineer.
attached TO the Newport training station.
has for the time being been thrown
out Of court on a question of jurisdic-
ton.
Justice Rathbun in the Superior Court
to-day sustained the demurrer filed by
the respondent, who claimed that the pc
titioner was not a domiciIed resident of
Rhode Island Furthermore. the court
held that he had no Jurisdiction what
ever, as both parties We're not residents.
The case has been attracting consid-
cradle attention In naval circles here.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
TAFT AS GUEST OF IRISH.
81. Patricks Day Selected aN Date
for Visit To Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. President Taft viii
visit Chicago on March j. To-day Off
ciaI announcement was made that ne had
accepted the invitation Of the Irish Eel
lowship Club. whose members viii be his
hosts on 81. PatriCk's Day.
The PresiRut has left the details OF
hts visit to this city IN the hands OF
Congressman Madden.
Senator CuHom has asked the President
to make a brief stop at Quincy. either
going TO or coming from Chicago, but that
matter has not been decided
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
BLAZE AT COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Furniture, Walls, and Ceiling Dam
aged by the Flames.

Fire caused much excitement and little
damage in the Commercial Club. = Madi-
son place northwest. yesterday afternoon.
The blaze was partly extinguished by at
tendants before the arrival OF firemen,
whose entrance added 10 the confusion.
The blaze was confined 10 a room on the
second floor.
Fire alarm headquarters was notified by
telephone and No. Engine Company was
sent TO the club. Furniture and the walls
and ceiling were damaged by the flames,
as well as by smoke and water. The loss
is estimated at s125.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
RuNN Rnnk stock.

Special 20 Tie WasairStou Herald.
Stauuton. Va. Feb. THE biggest n
dividual hank stock deal in many years
took place to-day. when J. a. Kennedy,
the widely known horsemaa. purchased
I7O shares in the stanton National Bank.
at sZ500e. representing the interests Of
4. r. Miller. Mary and Bette Miller, and
Il B. SprouI
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
French Tenor Loses,

New York. Feb. Tn the suit Of the
Conreid Metropolitan Opera House Com
pany against Charles Dalmores. the
French tenor. who signed a contract with
CoLreid and then went over TO Ham
merstein, to recover the S20oN0 named In
the contract as the penalty if either party
broke the contract, Justice Bischoff to-
day gave judgment for the plaintiff for
S200O0. with interest for two years.