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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYE
WAS ON THE GRAND JURY

Washington, May 20.-Theodore H.
Price, the New York cotton king in
dicted here for connection with the
cotton leak scandal in 1908, cannot be
prosecuted in the District of Columbia,
according to ruling of the supreme
court of the district today Prices
plea that the grand jury which indict-
ed him had a government employe
unan It was sustained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
BALLOON LOST In
FOG OVER LAKE
Centennial of st. Louis With Captain
Honeywell Aboard Out for
Lahm Cup.

Kenosha, Wis, May 20.-The balloon
Centennial of st. Louis passed over
here early this morning and out over
Lake Michigan. Later a life saving
crew, in response to call for help,
went out on the lake, but a fog shut
off all view of the balloon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
MUST SELL AT
The SAME PRICE
ALL OVER STATE

St. Paul. Mimi, May 20.-The state
supreme court today declared valid
the state law forbidding discrimination
In charges for commodities sold
throughout the state. The case affect
ed the Standard Oil company, and on
its plea a lower court declared the
Law unconstitutional, but today's de-
cision reverses that finding. The case
will now be tried on the facts and an
Injunction asked for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
TROLLEY EMPLOYEES
KILLED AND BURNED
Two Men Meet Terrible Death as Re
suit of Wreck on Illinois
Traction Lines.

St Louis. May 20.-Two men werI
killed and the bodies eremated by 3d.
0OU volts of electricity when a sleeper
on the Illinois Traction system today
collided with a South Bend electric
freight train near Lovelace, III. ga
dead:
]. E. BOBBFTT, Staunton, IL. mo.
torman on the freight
CHARLES THOMPSON. East st.
Louis. Ill. conductor on the freight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
Leaves at Nioht,

st. Louis, May 2O.-Captain H. E.
Honeywell left here early last night in
the balloon Centennial in a fight for
the Lahm cup. w. F. Asmann of ST.
Louis accompanied him. The aeronauts
started northwest. Honeywell hopes
to land in New England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
Bryan Talks to Mohonk
Arbitration Congress
on World Peace
FOR LESS ARMAMENT
United States, He Asserts, Is
Nation Best Fitted to Set
the Example.

Mohonk Lake, N. Y, May 20.-Wil-
liam j. Bryan today presented his ideas
on peace methods to the conference on
arbitration. He favored treaties for
bidding war before disputed questions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
DROP DIVORCE
AS A PROBLEM
Presbyterians in National AS.
sembly Turn Question Over
to Council.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
Not a Matter for Profitable Discus
sion in Open Meetings, 1t Is
Asserted.

Atlantic City, N. J., May 2o.-Elder
Charles H. Thompson of Minneapolis,
treasurer of the National Presbyterian
Brotherhood, was named vice modera-
tor at the opening of the second days
session of the general assembly here
today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
REMAINS OF KING EDWARD
LAID AT REST IN THE TOMB
THE WEATHER
tonight or Saturday, colder.

Temperature at a. M, 60. Maxi
mum temperature in last "a hours, rs;
minimum in II hours, so. Velocity of
wind at Z a. M, miles per hour. Pre-
cipitation, 07 Relative humidity at
7p. m, II; at a. m, SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
RIVER BULLETIN.

Only slight changes in the Missis-
sippi will occur from below Dubuque
to Muscatine.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20


divorce should be taken out of the as
sembly discussion
Choice on Third Ballot.
Atlantic City, N. J., May 20. - Rev.
Charles Little of Wabash, Ind, was
elected moderator of the Presbyterian
general assembly of the United States
on the third ballot yesterday after
noon.
His opponents were Rev. George
Alexander, president of the board of
foreign missions of the church; Pro
fessor A. c. Zenos, occupant of the
chair of biblical history and theology
of Mccormick seminary, and President
Ethelbert P. Warfield of Lafayette col
lege.
Rev. Charles Little has an unusual
record as a minister, having served as
pastor of the First Presbyterian church
in Wabash for over SO years. The pas
torate there is his first and only
charge. Rev Mr.. Little is also stated
clerk of the Indiana synod of the
Presbyterian church.
Says Times Are Out of Joint.
Il cannot be a pessimist while God
is in His heaven, but declare to you
that, discredit the muckrakers and the
mock reformers as we will, the times
are out of joint" said Rev Dr. James
M. Barkley of Detroit In his sermon
opening the general assembly
eff virtues are virile,' continued the
retiring moderator, evils are gigantic.
Twin sins that threaten the existence
of this Christian nation are the vulgar
race for gain and the rotting sin of
social vices.
The former of these evils, the inor-
dinate love of money, is the parental
and passionate root of sins that have
vitiated the whole world. 1t has given
us the CRATER in Office and the white
slave dealer in society, those twin
vampires of civilization 1t has cor
rupted the functions of government
and choked the channels of justice"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
Drop the Question.

The question of the attitude of the
Presbyterian churches on marriage and
divorce was formally turned over to
the federal council on churches by
vote of the assembly after a committee
headed by DR.. Charles A. Dickey of
Philadelphia had recommended that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

G'rom noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets I'll, rises 4:33 moon sets
3:25 a. M; Sill p. M, Halley's comet
sets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
Work of Day in Congress

Washington, May 20.-Following is
summary of the proceedings OF the
two houses of congress yesterday,
taken from the official records:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
Friend Of Lincoln pead.

Dwight, Ill, May 20.-Richard Price
Morgan. formerly of Bloomington, Ill.
where he and Abraham Lincoln were
close friends, is dead, aged 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
Bank Robbers Get AWAY.

Wapanucka, Okla, May 20. After
an unsuccessful attempt to loot the Peo-
pies National bank yesterday four rob-
befs engaged in running fight with
citizens. wounding one of the. pursuers
aud escaped on hand car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
are submitted to arbitration.

are submitted to arbitration.
Some favor large navies." said Bry
an, ''in the belief that they will com.
pei peace; others believe, and 1 share
the belief, peace can better be promit-
ed by discouraging the spirit that in,
spires the building of big navies.
United States Should Lead.
Our nation is in better position than
any other to test the power of the ex-
ample in leading nations into paths of
peace. 1t does not need to compete
with the world in battleships. 1t viii
become an increasing influence for
peace in proportion as it relies on
peaceful methods rather than on a
show of force.
Treaties with All Nations.
at ought to announce its willing
ness to enter into treaties with all ma
tions stipulating that there should be
no declaration of war or commence
ment of hostilities until the matter in
dispute has been submitted to an impair
tial tribunal for investigation and re-
port"
Mohonk Lake. N. Y, May 20-The
platform adopted by the arbitration
conference today congratulates the
people on the progress of arbitration,
expresses satisfaction with Taft's re-
cent declaration in favor of arbitra-
ton between nations, and reaffirms op-
position to the growth of the military
and naval establishments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
FRANCIS ]. LEGGETT DEAD
Member of Legislature from Thirty
Seventh District Succumbs.

Kewanee, Ill, May 20.-Francis ].
Leggett, aged 66, member of the state
legislature from the Thirty-seventh
district, is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20
All Evidence Submitted
and Date for Argu-
ments is Set.
TO BE HEARD MAY27-28
Last Witness Tries to Show Ex-
iStence of Plot to Pull
Down Defendant"

Washington, May 2o.-The submits
sion Of evidence in the BaIlinger-Pin-
ohot investigation was ended at 1910
today.
Arguments win be made May 27 and
2s. Five hours will be given each
side and within is days following each
side will file brief
Perkins Good witness.
Washington, May 20.-E. T. Perkins
of the Chicago office Of the land recla-
nation service was the most interest
ing witness yesterday In the Ballinger-
P1nchot inquiry.
The witness told Of a conversation
he had in Chicago on Oct. 20 last with
F. H. Newell, director of the reclama-
ton service. whom, it has been alleg-
ed, Secretary Ballinger had intended
to supplant with R. H. Thompson of
Seattle. Perkins detailed it as fol-
lows:
you should not try to vindicate Bal
linger in the black tent matter" said
Newell 'T want to make Ballinger the
goat"
You can't do it." replied Perkins;
hes too big man."
Never mind" replied Newell. Il
am going to do it anyhow"
Conference at GarneId's Home.
Perkins told of attending at the re-
quest Of Clifford Pinchot a conference
at the home of former Secretary Gar
field in West Mentor Ohio. on July
IS. He said that Pinchot. GARFIELD and
Thomas R. Shipp Of the conservation
society were present at the confer
ence, the purpose of which was to IN
sure the retention Of Newell in office.
Perkins said he had promised TO
work for Newell and had done so to
the extent Of inducing a number of
railroad officials to write to Ballinger
in Newell's behalf
Attorney Vertrees introduced a num-
Der of letters and kilograms written
by Shipp and Garfield regarding a
trip our friend" (who, Perkins said.
was Pinchot), was to make to Wash
ington to see Newell.
CInims There Il Plot.
The evident purpose of the defense"
was to show through the testimony of
Perkins and these documents that the
conspiracy which the defense" charg.
es exists against Ballinger had its be-
ginning at the home of Garfield and
that Pinchot came to Washington to
try to induce Newell and other sub
ordinates of Ballinger to participate
in it.
Senator Purcell asked Perkins II he
regarded Newell as competent. The
witness replied that he had done sat
isfactory work." but he did not be-
lieve him the fttest man available.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20

the little band of scientists was arous-
ed to excitement. Professor E. 5.
Frost, who first sighted the phenome-
ma, said he had never witnessed the
like. Professor E. E. Barnard said the
same. Hoping to secure an accurate
check on the strange spectrum, Pro-
fessor Frost at once telephoned to OBJ
servers within a radium of 100 miles,
calling attention to the popularity.
The apparition continued for less than
half an hour.
Probably Due to Comets Tail
Cambridge, Mass. May 2O.-When
told about the spectrum observed by
astronomers at the Yerkes observa-
tory, Professor E. c. Pickering of Har-
ward observatory said that the only
possible explanation of the phenome-
non he could offer was that the spec
trum might have been caused by the
presence of the comets tail between
the sun and the earth. An announce
ment of the observation of the spec
trum probably will be cabled to Europe
from Harvard observatory which is the
official reporter of astronomical phe
nomena in this country.
See No Solid Matter.
Manila, May 2O.-Father Algue, an
astronomer, believes that the long
cherished scientific theory of a solid
composition forming the nucleus has
now been disproved.
Observations made from $3.50 to
1880 a. m yesterday at the Jesuit OBJ
servatories at Manila, Baguio and An
tipolo failed to reveal a trace of solid
matter The weather conditions were
perfect and the observers were assist
ed by three natural sun spots which
facilitate the detection of solids.
Poor Chance to See for Selves.
With the scientists, as one eminent
put it, unable to make head
or tail" of the comet, ordinary people
would prefer to see things for them
selves and make their own observa-
tions. Here in Rock Island, however,
the chance, from all appearances. is to
be denied. Just at the critical mo-
ment, when everybody is keyed up
with suspense and the whole subject
Is up in the air. along comes storm
period and blots out the whole busi-
ness. There was no chance last night
10 see anything, If, in fact, there was
to be seen, and, according to
he weather prognosticators, the out
ook for tonight, when the looking was
expected to be the best, is anything |
but bright
Under such circumstances it is not |
o be wondered at that new crop of
ieubting Thomases has been created. |
1t the came time the ranks Of the |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20

the assembly committee be dissolved.
Discussion of the question was halted
by officials of the assembly, who stated
their belief that the entire matter of
divorce should be taken out of the as
sembly discussion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-20

CONTINUED ON Page Nine.)
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
His Lucky Coin.

In one of his Hilbert lectures Max Muller said to the. students: Many of you, suspect, carry halfpenny with a hole in 1t for luck. am not asham. ed to own that l have done so myself for many years" The case was cited by him in his lecture as an illustration of "survivals' from primeval feticb Ism, but on his own account Max Mul- Ter confessed that when sometimes he had left home without this halfpenny talisman he felt very uncomforta bls" until his safe return.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
The Demon of the Air

IS the germ of LaGrippe, that. breathed in,, brings suffering to
 thousands. It's after effects arc weakness, nervousness Jack of appetite, energy and ambition with disordered liver and kidneys. The greatest need then is Electric Bltters,, the splendid tonic blood purifier and regulator of Stomach Liver and Kidneys. Thousands have proved that they wonderful ly strengthen the nerves, build up ahe system and restore health an1 good spirits after an attack of Grip. If suffering, try them. Ony oOc. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by Hesterly Drug Store
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
How to lnclose a Stamp.

There's only one decent way to in. close stamp for reply" said the head of a la.ge business, and that is to use one of the stamps from the out side rows of sheet with a blank mar gin that can be stuck upon the letter and leaves the stamp ready for use Any other way either loses the stamp or else spells it for use. But 1 found 'o-day a trick that is pretty good Most people inclose the stamp by sticking it down at one corner. and then you have to paste that corner cown when you use the stamp. The new trick is to wet the stamp in a little space in the center and stick it there. It pulls off easily yet when you use the stamp all the edges have gum enough to stick. Farm Ma chinery
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
Saved From The Grave.

T had about given up hope. after nearly four years of suffering rom q severe lung troub,e'' says Mrs VI. l.. Dix, of Clarksli le Tenn. 'Often the pain in r chest
 won d be almost unbear r1b,e and Ttcou,d not do any work, out Dr. Kings New Discovery has made me feel like a new person. Its
 h. best medicine made for the throat and lungs" Obstinate coughs. stubborn colds, hay fever "a grippe, asthma, croup, bron- chitis and hemorrhages, ,hoarse- ness and whooping cough yield quickly to this wonderful medi- cine. Try 1t. soc and S1.OO. A trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Hcster.y Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
'.,[rn ON JURY'S FEELINGS.
o.,,oricaI Flight Well lmsrs ~. |, Did Not Tend to hss"' ueIp His Client.

,u n an Indiana lawyer. the
 Aesa'alfnttb af tbe jury in case tried in
 Frdle' .,,a 7, was distinctly influenced by |b't sss'ioytunate s'a's break made by 2 2 .si,, aalV' attorney in his closing ad' irsss. ,.feuse put forward had boen
 lns ,,s s' defendant was an imoeciie'
 b't 'lns.souently 'ns was unable to dis I'a I,ss tyD' between right and wrong. n !'lsa',u .smming up the young lawyer p sual a,ayer use of this point; but, paas .,s .sont to close, expressed him. vasl ]. Auys .h,s extraordinary manner:
 'sn p,D m D.,emen @ of tbs jury, gaze upon ]. ! 'Ssn'e1tun a"tertunate defendant. Regard. 's l.Smen un that receding forehead en'sSa E .Isniacant angie of those ears' ''s ss aek.luster expression {" those ''s ''' Neod I remind the gentlemen ess ? 's. i',rv that these are unmistak' 't,s us svidences of Natures deprivation 'as 7 ',s s, nover to distinguish right from '.,nsa ms Ignorant of this distinction .'v's '.tvseu right and wrong, gentlemen t'f < ,se fury, how can this poor im' .us n he convicted of the charge |smsst sas against him? Why. gentle pvs' I.s ,his unhappy man is like a two 'sr' '..,old child-he neither knows why l. $, aoss , q thing nor how. Therefore .s,'msn sv 1t is with peculiar pride reflect that, such are the institu. ,,.s ,s If this, the greatest and most furious of all nations, that my client. Thseile though he be, today stands ], trial by jury of his peers!-- [e Sunday Magazine.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
Staked Gut a Sulphur Claim.

Ninety per cent. sulphur is the find made by Capt Frank Meerwaldt. a prospector, in the rim Of a crater on the top of Mount Makushin, in the northern islands. according to report brought by the steamer Homer, ar. irving from the Pribyloff group.
 The prospector has staked out his unique claim and he expects to make considerable money out of it. He pre-. scented a specimen of the sulphur to Capt. Donaldson of the Homer and also sent box of the stuff to the Seattle exposition. - San Francisco Chronicle.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
|AS OR LOSES A PATIENT.
v,.'. Love Is Responsible for ''a''ons in the Income of
 Dentist.

|e d4nea.,S aS more to do with making |,ss,l ssaast's income an uncertain and |tusas.Q rse Quantity than any other single khooae of A e,ts dentist who from the |seyss s' ol Gladys Vanderbilt yearly ords, a ia' fees for keeping her teeth |s st n remarked recently with re. |s a,tae ae JOSS of this source of reye- |sehenyi. w became Countess |iss 'eatist enlist never knows" he added
 |eoi h.atriage h.a is going to rob him of prona s T most profitable patients. |
 e naaa 'bai that it has been pn,lsp, my expert. |as ls nave their work lrss aons 'olne aIw.vo ss (satsosae@R again if their teeth need
 tny ealon1 until Cupid comes in to up. ha plane,nl er l hear of one of my pa |sn soina sinnlng a wedding I know that
 k one . ~. .o lose a patient or win a
 hast ,n,.I,e The bride and bridegroom u~
 From aaoiy go to the same den- standpoint it's a case
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
w OrSe Than Bullets.

Rpiets have often caused less suffering to soldiers than the eczema. l.. w. Hartman, Bur- ington,' Me-. got in the army and suffered with eczema forty years "BEt Buck.en's Arnica Salve cured me when all else failed, :" a0 writes. Greatest healer for Sores, Ulcers, Boils. Burns. Cuts. Wounds. Bruises and Piles. 25c at Hesteriy Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
Saturday, April g, 1910

commencing at 10 a. m. sharp:
 good horse, 1 good brood mare and 1 two year old mule.
 6 head of cattle including 1 three year old Holstein bull.
 farm wagon, 1 Mccormack mower, 1 sulky hay rake, three section iron lever harrow, ? large turning blows, 1 two horse cultivatOr, 1 cotton planter, 1 grind stone. Georgia stocks, double shovel, etc. One set dou- ble work harness.
 Good Sewing Machine, 3 tons clover hay, 1 lot whippoorwill peas and other articles too num- erous to mention.
 TERMS-Seven months time on good bankable notes with ap. proved security with 8 per cent. from date if paid when due; if not paid when due to draw 10 per cent. from date, 4 per cent discount for cash on all sums over S10. All sums of S10 and under, cash.
 GEO. z. CHESS. A. NJ. Ellsworth, Auctioneer.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
Plausible Exclamation.

me depot of Meridian. Tex. is about
 nlle from the business part of the Psn One night sleepy, weary trav- [ls man said to the darky who was F'ng him to the hotel:
 oE man, why in the name of Fs'Fh did they put this depot so far lpn town?"
 'Ae uarKy scratched his head in ought and replied.
 "aa'' ooss, Is fo'ced to admit da. N, |ussal give de matter s'ficient cogi. Vl, Oa' ]es jumped up fer a answer \ us' srose dey oone dat so as to u ue uepot as Rear possible to
 'a''fOad' '"-Lippincott's.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
lis Gracious ,nvitativn.

erhere are some great jags blow l, beren said the big policeman, and
 kpres no place where they bloom E,her than in Long Acre square, but l
 knlght the star of them all came |ong last night. He had full dress
 Edt q crush hat that had been hsbed and lovely weaving bun. |she came opposite the Purity statue k stopped, gazed up at it a momen
 hd then stammered
 |sAlyays did like girls dressed in |he. anyhow If you'll come down (abw you cold quart and treat you Ike perfect lady, sho will. New |uk Telegraph.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
Woman the Waitress.

"A woman," remarked the wise widow. 'is always waiting for a hus. band"
 "How do you figure that out ?" que ried the interested spinster.
 "If she isn't married" answered the W. w., "she is waiting to get one, and if she is she's waiting for him to come home. News.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
A Constipation
 Remedy Free

There IS no action of your daily life of greater importance than to see that your bowels move They should move at least once a day naturally, and by that is meant without any help. If they do not move at least once day you can consider yourself con- stipated and it is time you did some thing about it.
 You will be glad to know there is way out of the difficulty. Lem- uel Landerdale, an old soldier at Quincy, H.. Elmer McMillan, of Speed, Mo, Mrs. Monahan, of Stonewall Miss, and many others were as you are now. But one day they awoke to the fact that pr. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin was curing their friends, so they bought it too and 1t cured them. Today they are loud in praise of it.
 What pr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin did for them it should do for yoa. Surely your constipation is no worse than theirs, one of whom had it since '61 It only remains for you to realize that salts are of but temporary good and what you want is permanent cure: that purgative tablets. cathartic pills and such violent things make great show of doing something. but do nothing that is lasting. Dr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsin is scientific prepa- ration, a laxative-tonic, a mild syrupy liquid that contains ingredients that not only cure the constipation, but tone the intestinal muscles so that they learn again to work without help. A bottle can be bought of any druggist for the small price of 50 cents, and there Is a dollar size for families who have already found out its wonderful value in stomach, liver and bowel troubles, in old or young.
 Send your name and address to the doc- tor and free trial bottle will be sent you so that you can test 1t before buying.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
Public Sale!

As 1 have sold my farm and am going to quit farming, I will sell at public auction, one half west of Prescott, the following property on
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
Al otes.

Every we'll" h. declared. "I'll never lrken your door again. promise m that
 That doesn't worry me-" the wom. sneered. There are others" There were, indeed, other painters
 the town Besides his bill was eessive and besides he nad made 2 door entirely too dark.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20

of lose one or win both"
 The element of uncertainty that such a condition provides makes the poor dentist uneasy at times about the size of future incomes.-Philadelp Evening Telegraph.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-04-20
ElVira's W-v

IAs ,l e teacher (readingl-"Then the < 'i D,i nasEiof faced the mocfing foe l,, ],sasa'hed as her deadly wearor.." /" gha? V'i''ren wei, ,.ps ., ease ma'e7. ! "fnt ', Bs.' s st7 stuck ont A.r .o~g
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