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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-15

to meet AL Kaufman. AL was then sup
posed to be quite some demon for he
had been rocking them all to sleep with
one mighty poke and the San Francis
cans thought we'll of him.
O'Brien walked down the gangplank
of the steamer and started for his hotel.
Harry Foley trailed along Harry was
once quite fighter himself but he had
jaw which refused to stand up under
bombardment. Harry also had a tongue
and wide acquaintance. He was on the
job to find out what O Brien thought
about the tough young giant he was to
meet.
OBrien was very pessimistic
'Of course you know, Harry. that I'm
not quite as young as I used to be and
my hands are b-a-a-d To come right
down oft. I'm probably making a
fool match, but the northern trip didn't
meet my expectations and you know one
must make expenses. / may be able to
set the decision over Kaufman at that,
but I'd like to be about six years young
er for the job
That was plenty. 1t was enough to
send Kaufman into the betting a to 1
choice. Foley told some of the wise
ones" and the wise ones told their
friends, and pretty soon there wasn't
any money but Kaufman money. When
the price suited him, O'Brien quietly un
belted and sent In the family bank roll.
He slew Kaufman at his leisure and the
men who had been counting on Jack S
b-a-a-d hands got the trimming of their
lives, and every dollar that O'Brien had
to spare got him two the next morning.
There will be a lot of Jeffries men set
ting afloat horrible rumors in the hope
OF bringing the odds to bargain coun-
ter basis. There will be some johnson
men playing the same game. The fellow
who believes everything he hears and
worries about 1t will be as busy as a
bald hornet from now on to July
The reports out OF the Jeffries camp
are bound to be colored by the personal
opinion of the man who sends them
Every fellow whose business will take
him to Rowardennan has been besieged
by friends with requests for the real
dope on Jeffries." Most of these men
will respond to the best of their ability
and their reports on Jeffries will be
based upon their personal opinions
Already We have had several scary
tales about the big fellows wind IT
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FAKE STORIES NOW FLOAT
TO AFFECT FIGHT BETTING

New York, May 1.-THE day of the
pugilistic roorback has arrived once
more. It's an easy thing to start a pri-
yate line of inside information about any
nan in whom the public is interested.
Now, for instance, let us suppose that
Jones tells Smith that he has heard from
Rowardennan that Jeff's left arm is stiff.
Smith tells Brown that Jeffs left arm Is
sore as a boil and not fit to be used
Brown tells Green that he understands
that they may have to postpone the big
fight because jeff is in such horrible con-
dition that it would be murder. to send
him into the ring. And IL you don't
watch Green he will have jeff dead
and buried before night. The funny
thing about it is that a whole lot of
people who ought to know better will
receive this CUFF with open mouths and
pass it along, 50 per cent stronger than
they got it. Almost any story gathers
something in the telling. Three good
men, handy at embroidering alleged
facts, can take the most innocent cir
cumstance and magnify it into nation
al calamity.
There are some folks who lie for fun,
some who lie for money and others lie
because they want to affect the betting.
Plenty of men have made juicy prices
Cor themselves by little judicious use
q, conversation. Philadelphia Jack
O'Brien once turned as neat a trick in
This line as may be found in ring history,
and he did it single handed and alone.
All he did was to pass on a little talk
Ia n man whom he felt would leak to
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cred in the large auditorium. The CO

cred in the large auditorium The con-
victs cheered as she entered.
Miss Farrar ployed her own accompa-
niments on the piano, and for nearl 40
minutes she sang old ballads to the con-
victs. She gave them annie Laurie,
My Old Kentucky Home" "Suwanee
River and other old-time ballads
She concluded with Home. Sweet
Home and by that time nearly every
prisoner in the auditorium was weeping
and tears were streaming down Miss Far
rar's cheeks. t
Miss F arrars singing has been worth
more than a hundred sermons said
Warden Meyer. THE prisoners will be
better men for years"
Among the prisoners who heard Miss
F'arrar sing was Charles w. Morse the
New York banker. /.
at Is strange to think about" said Miss
Farrar, that | had In my audience at
the prison more than one real music
lover who has heard me before. Charles
w. Morse had heard grand opera many
a time when l was in New York, and
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June 3 to 8, inclusive, limited for return
June 20, with privilege of extension by
depositing and paying SO cents, until
July 20, 1910.
Special Homeseekers' Rates to points
In the west and northwest Tickets on
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date of sale.
Nashville, Tenn, and Return, Q6.4O,
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for return June %, 1910.
For further information call on or
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STAR SINGS TO CONNECTS
Prisoners Weep as They Listen to Miss
Farrar's Old-TIme Melodies

From the ST. Louis Republic
Atlanta, Ga.--One thousand convcts in
the United States pententiary here were
in tears Tuesday as Geraldine Farrar,
grand opera star, sang to them. and not
ing the emotion fthe prison-garbed men
before her. Miss Farrar herself wept
In some way the convicts learned that
Miss Farrar would be here this week with
the Metropolitan Opera company and
they sent her a request to sing to them.
Miss Farrar gladly agreed, and went to
the prison. where the convicts were gath
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What

have no doubt there are others. What
a change from the gilded boxes in which
they used to Sit But it is not because
they were once rich or famous that
wanted to sing to them; it is because
they are unhappy now. When Morse was
a free and powerful banker in New York,
not any money he could have offered
would have interested me. but now
made an especial effort to please him
and the other unfortunates."
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SEABOARD-.
New Schedules

Effective Sunday, May 10, Seaboard
will operate three daily trains
Leaving Birmingham
700 am, 500 am. and 300 Pm.
Returning
Arrive Birmingham 1910 p.m., $3.50 pm.
1000 pm.
No. 32 leaving 700 am, the fast
Atlanta and New York train, will carry
electric lighted observation car. Pull
man Drawing Room, Sleeper and
Dining Car; arriving New York 2:45
pm.
No. 3S, leaving 300 pm, will carry
Pullman Parlor Broiler to Atlanta and
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeper Allan
ia to New York arriving 1880 am.
No. so, leaving 500 am. will do the
local business between Atlanta and
Birmingham.
Quickest time to Atlanta, Az hours.
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Restores Menss Vitality.
Price 81. At all druggfsts. Always On
hand at Collier Drug Co., 100 NORTH
18th street. Mail eFdeFs solicited
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
Hampton

George Norton, census enumeration,
was here the early part of the week
getting information.
Mrs. NJ. L. Cook entertained Mrs.
Herbert Cook of Rock Island Thursday.
Mrs Jason Willis was a recent guest
OF relatives at Taylor Ridge.
Henry Reiling, who has been in fee
BILE health for quite awhile, died at his
home Saturday last. Rev L. Winter
conducted funeral services at the Luz
theran church Monday at p. m. The
interment was in the Lutheran GENE
terry. Deceased was % years of age,
was born in Rock Island county and
lived here all his life. He and Miss
Minnie Gilman were married nine
years ago and lived on the farm where
he died, for about six years. His wife,
two sons, Clarence and Alvin, and one
daughter, Clara, survive.
Rev. and Mrs. w. s. Read have been
entertaining his brother, Professor H.
w Read of GalesbTug.
Word has been received here of the
serious illness of w. T Whitehead at
Nauvoo. Ill, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Ploog and Mrs. Joey Peterson went to
see him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
NEWS OF THE .NEIGHBORS

by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Au-
gust Schurr of Canada, Mrs. George
Heidi and Mrs. Henry Fecker of Le-
Claire, and one son, Ben, at home.
Mrs. Elizabeth Tuchfarber died yes
terday at the hamily home, 719 West
Fourteenth street, after a prolonged
illness. She was born Oct. 20, 1876,
in Cincinnati, Ohio. Three SONS, ]. NJ.
Tuchfarber w. T. Tuchfarber and F.
A. Tuchfarber, all of Davenport; three
daughters, Mrs. F. Brokamp Of Rich
mond, Ind, Mrs. G.. Paul of Cincinnati,
Ohio, and Miss NJ. d. Tuchfarber at
home, and one brother and two sisters
out of the city, survive. The funeral
will be held tomorrow morning from
the late residence, with services at
Holy Family church at 8 o'clock.
Burial will be made in ST Marguerite's
cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
cemetery.

The Yuma Aid society met with
Mrs. Clinton Donahoo Thursday after
noon.
Miss EstelIa Ford gave a recital at
Rose Hill Tuesday evening. Miss Ford
has spent the winter in the south and
is returning home to Minnesota. Half
of the proceeds at the door are given
to the church.
Miss Emma Schwegler and Miss
Edna Mumma were callers in Port
Byron Tuesday.
Charles Walthers was in Moline Sat
urday. He reports his daughter, who
is sick, as much better and getting
along fine.
Mrs. Coda Walthers is visiting
friends in Moline.
Mrs. Henry Frels is suffering from
an attack of rheumatism.
Henry Berling. who has been sick
for a long time, died at his home Sun
day morning. The funeral was held
at the residence Tuesday afternoon.
Hans Brandy and his son Henry re-
turned from visit with Mrs. Rice of
Lorraine, Ill.
Harry FTels visited his sister Lydia
in Chicago last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hill and son
James of Rock Island were guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs Talby Sunday.
Jud Wainwright is hauling lumber
from Port Byron for his new house.
Mrs. Rosa Pasco and daughter of
Linton, Ind, are visiting Mrs. Pasco's
brother, Frank Talby.
Mrs May Miller of Cordova spent a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Filbert.
AugustBrandt is in Iowa, where he
will visit for a few weeks, after which
he will go to Omaha and Denver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
PREPARING THE GARDEN SOIL

into the ground at the same time all
the fresh horse manure you can
Leave the ground rough and let the
manure rot This both mechanically
and chemically will help break the
soil. When rotted, spade it again, and
if it is in reasonably fine condition,
planting may be done.
In obstinate soils it may be neces-
sary to repeat this process or let the
ground lie rough over winter for the
frost to work upon. Frost is a great
pulverizer of clay soils when spaded
or plowed up roughly. Never work a
clay soil when wet or sticky.
Some plants, like golden glow and
nasturtiums, do best in a light soil
without any manure. Roses like clay
soil, and 1t is hardly possible to give
them too much manure provided it is
not too close to the roots when first
planted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

Julius Moeller, who committed suicide
at his home. 1341 Franklin street, by
hanging himself to a door knob. He
had been failing in health for the past
two years and it is thought that de-
spondence over i'll health was the cause
of his rash act. He was 76 years OF
age. Besides his wife the following
children survive: Mrs. Amelia Hansen
of Eldridge, Mrs. Emma Zahrenhausen
of Heartstone, Mimi; Mrs. Bertha Pos
ten of Mt Joy, Henry Moeller and
Mrs. Amanda Sierk of McCausland,
Emil Moeller of Davenport and julius
Moeller of Huron, S. d. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock from the late residence.
Holding Company Gives Out Lists
The holding company committee OF the
Davenport Turner society met at the
Davenport Turner hall for a meeting
and lists containing the names of
those who have signed for stock in the
company were given out. The names
of others who it was thought would
also contribute were also distributed.
1t was found that $22, 900 had already
been subscribed, leaving the lesser
part still to be accounted for. An
other meeting will be held next Tues
day evening and reports on the work
for the coming week will be heard
then. c. A. FTcke attended the meet
ing and presented the names Of sew
eral whom he thought would contri-
butte and these names were divided
among the members of the committee.
Obituary Record.-Bernard LaGrand
died at his home about two miles north
of LeClaire Tuesday. He was born
in Germany in 1S4S. He is survived
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
DAVENPORT

/ Searching for Long Lost Pioneer
"a letter received by Harry j. Mctar-
land, clerk of the district court, from
relatives of James Gilroy. one OF the
early pioneers Of this part OF the state,
seeks the whereabouts of the man,
who is now thought TO be residing in
Davenport or the vicinity. 1t is stated
that Mr. Gilroy came through this
section in the 40's and the last heard
of him was about 10 years later. The
inquirers seek further to know if any
land grants were given to the soldiers
of 1912, hoping IN this manner to To-
cate their relative.
I Or. Moore ImproVing.-Dr. Charles
A. Moore, pastor of the Edwards Con-
gregational church, who has been seri-
ously i'll, is rapidly improving and
hopes for his rapid convalescence and
recovery are now of the brightest.
n. n. Treffer Secures Divorce
Henry H. Treffer, the fashionable
ladies' tailor, has been granted an alb
solute decree of divorce from his wife,
Florence Treffer, on statutory grounds.
] Enumerator5 Given More Time
Jeppe Bierring, in charge of the census
enumeration in this city, has been no
titled that the time for the conclusion
of the work has been extended from
May 1 to May 5, including the later
date
Hold No Inquest Over Suicide.-No
inquest will be held over the body Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
GALENA CELEBRATES
BIRTHDAY OF GRANT
Most Famous Citizen Honored at a
Function Attended by Son of
General.

Galena, H., April 2S.-rhe popula-
ton of this little city was more than
doubled, probably trebled, yesterday
by the hordes OF men and women who
streamed into 1t from every quarter
of the United States to do honor to
the membery OF one Of its greatest
citizens, General Ulysses S. Grant. 1t
was the SSth anniversary of the birth
of General Grant, and the day was
celebrated in a manner that long will
be remembered in Galena.
Colonel James Hamilton Lewis, as
orator of the day, furnished the sensa-
ton of the afternoon by prophesying
that the United States would be
plunged into a second civil war If the
present strife at Washington contin-
ued.
The appearance Of General Fred
erick Dent Grant was the signal for
uproarious cheering. General Grant
made a few remarks. which were re-
ceived with the greatest enthusiasm
by his hearers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
Silvis

A program will be given at the
Baptist church Thursday evening un-
der the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
society.
Harry Murrin of Danville is visit
ing his parents.
Richard. Walsh spent part of last
week at the home of his son, DR.. Ed
Walsh at Springfield.
Mrs. Will Downing and little
daughter are visiting at the home of
Mrs. Downing's cousin, Miss Esther
Nelson, in Chicago.
Mrs. Mckinley received word of
the death of her cousin, Mrs. Minnie
Waggonier at Blue Grass, Iowa, last
week.
Mrs. Richard Bell is attending the
state convention of M. T. e. o. at
Alexis.
Mrs. John Henderson of Sixth
street will entertain the Baptist
Ladies' Aid society at her home next
Wednesday afternoon.
About $50 was cleared at the con-
cert given here last Friday evening
for the benefit of the junior baseball
nine, by Professor Baker and his
well trained boy choir. The boys
are preparing park for their ex-
elusive use south of the school house.
Miss Bessie Sears of Sears gave a
musicale at the home of Mrs. Eta
Petrie last Wednesday afternoon.
Little Willie Foster has entirely
recovered from a second attack of
pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry FT-vmever will
go to housekeeping on Eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
Tho Demon or the Air

is the germ OF grip, that, breathed
in, brings suffering to thousands. It's
after effects are weakness, nervous
ness. lack OF appetite. energy and
ambition. with disordered liver and
kidneys. The greatest need then is
Electric Bitters. the splendid tonic,
blood purifier and regulator of stom-
ach. liver and kidneys, Thousands
have proved that they wonderfully
strengthen the nerves, build up the
system and restore health und good
spirits after an attack Of grip. II
suffering, try them. Only 80 cents,
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

Every garden should have its COM
post heap, where manure is piled up
to decay. Turn 1t over occasionally.
If it smokes or steams turn it over at
once and wet it with the hose. Slow
decay is wanted, not hot fermenta-
ton. A good compost heap is a gar
dener's most precious possession.
If your soil is a stiff, heavy clay or
a hard pan, then you must have pa
tience and perseverance. Break it up
with a spade if your back - strong.
otherwise substitute a laborer. Work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
Quick RELIEF for rheumatism.

George W. Rooms, Lawton, Mich
says: 'Dr. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
derful beneht for rheumatism She
could not lift hand or foot, had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use Of the remedy and improved rapid.
ly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up and
dressed herself and walked out for
her breakfast" Sold by otto Grot-
ian. 1901 Second avenue. Rock Island !;
Gust Schlegei & Son. 22o West Second
street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

Everyone who Is troubled with sore.
sweaty or tender feet-swollen feet
smelly feet. corns. cailouses. or bunions
Here is instant relief and a lasting, per-
manent remedy-it's called TlZ. TIZ
are quickly reduced TO their natural
size. Thousands of ladies have been
able to wear shoes a full size smaller
with perfect comfort,
It's the only foot remedy ever made
which acts On tho principle of drawing
out all the poisonous axudations which
cause sore feet, Powders and other
cieanses them out and keeps them clean.
1t works right off. You will feel bet
ter the very first time it's used. Use u
had sore feet, There Is nethiHg On
earth that can compare with ID. TIE is
for sale at all druggists, 20 cents per
Luther hedse q Co., Dodge building,
Chicago, ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
EdgingtOn

Fred Carpenter has moved the meat
shop east of the store
Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Wheaton of Rock
Island are visiting at Wilcher Elliott's.
I Ray Patterson went to Davenport
Monday, where he is receiving medical
treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gould were in
Muscatine Friday
Harry Seligman was in Rock Island
Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

Mrs. Charles Crawford was a Rock
Island caller on Wednesday.
Roy Kell and wife were visiting
in Davenport Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Jackson Of Sherrard
spent Thursday with her parents
here.
The w. c. T. U. met with Mrs. F.
E. Garnett Tuesday.
Godfrey Schneider has been very
i'll the past week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
MINERS RIOT AT ToLUcA
Armed Deputies Leave Lacon for
Place to Restore Peace.

Peoria, ILL.,, April 2S.-Twenty
armed deputies have gone from La
con to Toluca, ILL.,, to quell rioting
in which several hundred miners en-
gagged. Most of the miners are for
eigners and are well armed. No
bloodshed has yet been reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
Cairo to Gust UndesIrables.

Cairo, Ill, April 2s.-"when you
vacate. don't land again in Cairo" is
the order issued by Chief of Police
Cowell to women who have been or
dered to vacate premises they occupy
May 1, in order that the property
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
FINES ATTORNEY GENERAL
Virginia Official Convicted of Assault
on Jurfst-

WeIch. w. Va, April 2S.-Attor-
ney General Samuel w. Williams Of
Virginia yesterday was found guilty
of assault upon former Chief Jus
tice Joseph NJ. Saunders of the SUI
preme court of West Virginia. He
was fined 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

excitement of cat hunt in his back
yard was too keen for George Klise
of Onward, and just after he had
brought down the quarry with his
shotgun fell dead. Klise had been
awakened by the cats yowling. An
examination of his body showed he
had died from heart failure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

owners may escape prosecution under
indictments charging them with leas-
ing the property for improper pur-
poses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
PRISON FUND Is PAYABLE
Attorney General Decides Commits
sioners Should Have Cash.

Springfield. ILL.,, April 2S.-One
hundred thousand dollars of the
100000 fund appropriated by the
general assembly for the beginning
of work on a new state penitentiary
at Joliet Is to be paid directly into
the hands of commissioners in charge
of the construction work. according
to an opinion rendered by Attorney
General Stead. A question was rails
ed as to whether the money should
be turned over to the commissioners
or paid into the state treasury.